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BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Meanwhile right inside the Richmond mansion, Daniel woke up just before sunset.The wind was cool. The sky was golden. Birds were returning to their nests.He had only taken a short nap—but his heart felt heavy for some reason.After washing his face, he stepped out of his room. He wore a plain black shirt, blue joggers and soft slippers. He didn’t know why, but something told him to take a walk around the courtyard.The Richmond courtyard was large and quiet. Trees stood tall like guards. The gardeners were already at work—sweeping dried leaves, trimming flowerbeds, watering the roses near the fountain.Daniel walked slowly, breathing in the evening air.But then—He saw something.Something strange.At the far end of the courtyard—close to the family car park—Mr. Richmond, his father and his enforcers… was packing bags.Daniel stopped.His heart skipped a beat.Two black suitcases were already in the backseat of the silver Range Rover.Mr. Richmond stood with his back turned, talki
THE STORM BEHIND BROKEN EYES
WHAM!Dylan’s fist slammed into Jayden’s stomach with a sickening thud, sending a jolt of pain that arched his spine and made his ribs rattle like a dying drum. Jayden's eyes bulged from the force, and his mouth opened in a soundless gasp before the air burst out of his lungs.The pain was blinding.The second blow came swiftly, almost before Jayden could recover.WHAM!This time, it was lower—deeper—into his gut. His body convulsed as he doubled over, coughing violently. Blood sprayed from his mouth, dark and thick, splattering onto the cold marble floor with a wet splat. His arms twitched, but the two enforcers holding him by each side didn’t even flinch. They kept him upright like a broken marionette, limp and bleeding.Jayden’s vision blurred. His body screamed. The sounds around him dulled. All he could hear was his own heartbeat, pounding like war drums in his ears.Then—WHAM!A third punch, right into his ribs.The sharp crack echoed in the chamber like a gunshot.Jayden g
YOU DID THIS...
Jayden could barely breathe.His chest rose and fell with short, ragged gasps. Blood dripped from his lips. His limbs trembled. Pain throbbed through every inch of his body.But it was not just the pain that crushed him—it was the sight in front of him.Stella.She wasn’t shocked.She wasn’t crying.She was watching.And worse… she looked angry.Her eyes, once filled with warmth and trust, now burned with cold fury. Her jaw was tight. Her fists were clenched. And when her gaze met his—it wasn’t pity he saw.It was disgust.Jayden’s mind spun in circles.Why? Why is this happening?What did I do?He coughed hard, blood was splashing on the floor. He turned his eyes toward Stella again, desperate for understanding.Through broken breaths, he forced out his voice.“Wh-what’s the meaning of this?” he croaked. “Why… why am I being attacked?”No one answered.Not even Stella.She just stared at him… as if he was a stranger. As if she no longer knew him.Jayden’s heart sank deeper than the p
COLLAPSE OF TRUST
Inside the Office of Advanced Cosmic Systems and Development, Orion Dynamics Headquarters…Jayden Cole sat behind his sleek, obsidian-black desk, the subtle reflection of his face was shimmering on the polished surface. His silver laptop glowed softly in front of him, casting a blue hue over his features as lines of graphs, digital maps, and coded project estimates flickered across the screen. It was the dashboard of his masterpiece—the Trust Built Expansion Strategy—and it was finally transitioning from blueprint to execution.The soft hum of the air conditioner whispered through the room, blending with the low whirr of the laptop’s fan. The silence was almost reverent. Every line of code, every blinking indicator on the screen, felt like a prayer answered. This was the product of his effort, the reason why he was able to easily win the hearts of the Orion family.Jayden paused, his shoulders were relaxing slightly as he inhaled deeply.“Everything is aligning,” he whispered, his
WHISPERS IN THE LAMPLIGHT
In a dimly lit chamber inside the Khyber mansion, the heavy curtains are drawn, and only a golden lamp flickered on the round oak table.Elder Mason Orion Stella's uncle sat upright, dressed in a deep green robe with silver linings. His gray beard framed a face that rarely smiled. Yet now, there was a spark in his eyes—an energy Tariq Khyber hadn’t seen in years.“I am telling you,” Elder Mason said, his voice was clear and certain, “this guy is very smart. His wisdom is like that of a god.”Tariq Khyber, leaning back in his seat, blinked. The soft light bounced off the gold ring on his finger as he slowly turned to face Elder Mason.He raised a brow. “Is it that Jayden guy?” he asked. “But… he’s barely done anything within the Orion company. According to you he only just started working in the company. How can you say such a thing?”Elder Mason leaned forward. His tone grew more passionate.“Because of the idea he gave,” Mason said. “That plan he suggested last week, during the fami
A KISS AND A CRACK IN THE SILENCE
Stella’s eyes widened.She didn’t look at Jayden like a boss anymore.No.Now she looked at him like a woman with questions. With fear. With hope.Her lips parted, but no words came out yet.She placed a hand gently on her belly—as if to protect it. Or maybe… to connect with it.“Jayden,” she said softly, “what did you just say?”Jayden’s mouth opened slightly.But he didn’t speak.The air between them had changed. It wasn’t just work anymore. It wasn’t just manners.It was personal now.Stella’s heart was beating fast. Her throat felt dry.Jayden finally spoke, but his voice was soft—like a man trying to hide something behind a smile.“I didn’t say anything serious,” he replied, looking away for a moment. “It’s just an old poem. One I used to sing to my baby brother back in Neovalle.”He gave a small, quick laugh—but it was nervous.“‘Baby, baby, my baby,’” he added, trying to brush it off. “That’s all it was.”But Stella didn’t fully believe him.Still… she said nothing more about i
ECHOES OF SOMETHING MORE
Stella blinked once—then sat up straighter in her chair. She quickly reached for a small control on her desk and dimmed the brightness of her screen. Her fingers brushed her collar lightly, it was an unconscious attempt to look composed. But her heart? It was pounding harder than usual.She wasn’t nervous. No, she couldn’t be. She was Stella Orion, and she was the boss here, the number one individual in the building.But still… Jayden Cole’s presence stirred something inside her.Dylan walked in casually, with hands behind his back, and stopped near the desk.“Hey, cousin,” he said, flashing a boyish grin. “Hope we’re not interrupting.”Stella gave a half-smile. “You never knock, do you?”“Why knock when I bring good company?” Dylan replied, stepping aside and waving toward Jayden. “You already know him.”Jayden stepped forward. “Miss Stella.”His voice was smooth and steady.Stella stood to her feet. Her posture was elegant, commanding—but there was a softness in her eyes now.“Jayd
EYES THAT REMEMBER, HEARTS THAT SEE
The sun was high in the sky when a sleek, Cadillac CT pulled up at the base of the Orion Dynamics headquarters.The door clicked open, and Jayden Cole stepped out.He wore a well-fitted dark blue suit, paired with a crisp white shirt and polished black shoes. His glasses reflected the sunlight, but his calm, confident expression remained clear. He looked around briefly, adjusting his collar as he stood tall.Waiting just a few steps ahead was Dylan Orion—Stella’s cousin and one of the most respected young minds in the Orion family. Dressed in a stylish grey outfit with the Orion family crest pinned to his chest, Dylan smiled and extended his hand.“Mr. Jayden,” Dylan said warmly. “Welcome. I’m Dylan Orion. I’ll be showing you around today.”Jayden shook his hand firmly. “Thank you, Mr. Dylan. It’s a pleasure to be here.”“Please, just Dylan,” he replied with a chuckle. “Come, follow my lead.”As they began walking together toward the building entrance, a few people nearby turned th
THE TRIAL OF COSMIC MINDS
Uncle Christopher adjusted his seat slightly and leaned forward, his eyes were now focused on Jayden.“Jayden,” he said clearly, “Before you walked in here, there were deliberations concerning the way forward for the Orion family and their franchise, but if you must know, there is tension in this room. The truth is—as it is now, we are stuck. The board is divided.”He pointed briefly toward the PowerPoint slides still glowing on the screen. “Some of us believe licensing the Orion's cosmic energy systems to external tech partners will help us scale faster. Others think it’s too risky and could expose their secrets.”Jayden nodded slowly.Uncle Christopher continued. “We’ve hit a wall, and the truth is—we’ve been here since Marvin died. No fresh ideas, no real progress. We need perspective. That’s why you’re here.”Jayden stepped forward gently, reached into his back pocket, and pulled out a small notepad. He clicked his pen and took brief notes while glancing at the slides being presen
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