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The Father’s Code
The city of Jordan looked washed out in the grey light of early morning. Jack had parked his car in front of a quiet brick building near the harbor, far from Natalie’s usual hangouts. It wasn’t flashy, but it was secure. Laura sat beside him, tightening her coat.“You think he’ll help?” she asked.Jack exhaled. “He better. We’re out of time.”They stepped out of the car and walked through the alley to the back door. Jack knocked three times, paused, then knocked once more. A slot opened, no words. Just a pair of tired eyes.“It’s us,” Jack said. “We’re here for Michael.”The slot shut, and a second later, the door creaked open. Inside, Michael Young sat alone at a long table. The room was dimly lit. He looked older than Jack remembered, like the war had caught up to him overnight. His suit was crisp, but his face was worn. A half drunk glass of scotch sat in front of him.“Jack. Laura.” His voice was calm but guarded. “Didn’t expect to see you, but I guess the timing isn’t wrong eithe
Two Lies, One Truth
The lounge was quieter now, the music softer, with a gentle ambience. Natalie’s eyes flickered with amusement and calculation following Liam’s words. She remained quiet for a while and then started. “You know,” she said, “I didn’t expect this.”“Expect what?” Liam asked. “You, here. Smiling at me.” Natalie answered. “You always had that death glare look whenever you saw me, but this… this feels different. It feels good to know I’ve finally caught your eye.”Liam offered a slight smile back and said. “Yeah, it does feel good. I have to admit, I was a little worried that you might not want anything to do with me, but I’m glad we could find a common ground.”She tilted her head to the side. “Why now, really? Spare me the charm for a minute.”Liam leaned back, relaxing into the chair. He heaved a heavy sigh and looked at her directly. “Because I’m tired of pretending. Tired of playing the hero.”Natalie watched him closely. “You’re not very good at being fake.”“That’s the thing,” he sa
Dinner with the Devil
Natalie escorted Liam to a private lounge in her building. The lounge was dimly lit with cold marble floors stretching under soft fluorescent lights. Liam paused and scanned the place. He was walking on eggshells and needed to make sure that this was not an ambush. When he confirmed there was no danger, he stepped through the tall doors, faking a calm and relaxed look.Natalie walked toward a corner table, the glass of wine still in her hand. She took a seat and crossed her legs crossed like a queen waiting for a subject, but still she couldn’t mask the excitement in her eyes that she was finally having a moment with Liam. Not just a moment, an official date.“Well, we’re finally here,” she said, voice smooth but sharp.Liam gave her a calm smile. “I say it’s been long overdue.” He teased and glanced around again, “Your building has too many security checks.” Natalie tilted her head and smirked. “That’s the point.”Liam took the seat across from her without asking and soon the chef w
A Dangerous Proposal
Liam stood at the window, his jaw clenched. He hated that it still seemed like Mia was ahead all the time. Mia sat across from him, her hands folded tightly on her lap. She’d been sitting in that position for hours, trying to figure out how she could outsmart Natalie. The tension in the room was heavy, but it wasn’t because of anger. They were constantly devising new strategies, one that Natalie would not see coming. “She won’t stop,” Mia finally said. Her voice was calm, but her tone was sharp. “Not until she destroys everything we’ve tried to build here, Liam.”Liam turned to her, and his face twisted as if a thought had just occurred to him. “Then we hit first. The press conference, the evidence. We—”“No,” Mia cut in. “That’s not enough. She’ll twist it. Make us look like liars. Like we’re scared.”Liam narrowed his eyes in confusion. “So what do you suggest?”Mia leaned forward and her lips stretched in a sinister smile “We get inside her head.”Liam blinked, arching his brow. “
Family First
The room felt colder than it should’ve. Mia stood there, frozen. Her hands clenched by her sides, her chest rising and falling too quickly.She didn’t speak. She couldn’t process her thoughts. The fury in her eyes said it all. Liam reached for her. He could see that something was stirring in her mind by the look on her face, and he could tell that it wasn’t good, but Mia didn’t wait. She brushed past him, grabbed her coat and keys and headed towards the door. “Mia…stop,” Liam said firmly, blocking the door.“I can’t just stand here, Liam!” she snapped. “They have my grandfather!”“And if you storm out now, without a plan, they’ll have you too,” he replied in a steady voice. Mia stopped and began to shake. She began to sniff, holding back the tears, but then she couldn’t hold back the tears anymore. Her breath caught in her throat and she took a deep breath. She hated that he was right.“Just let me—” she began again, her voice cracking.“No,” Liam said gently, stepping closer. “Not
Rise of the Empire
It was time for Mia’s discharge from the hospital. The doctor had checked her vitals and her body was fully recovered. Liam walked in again, adjusting his sleeve. “You ready?” he asked gently.Mia looked at him for a while, her eyes steady. “More than ever.” She replied with a smile.“This is what I have in mind.” Liam said, sitting beside her. He had planned everything out while he was waiting outside. He couldn’t allow Natalie to spin their wheels about anymore. He had planned every word of the press conference, and today, they would expose the truth. From Natalie’s illegal deals, to the real truth about the Tribunal. For once, they had proof, all thanks to Chloe.After he discussed everything with Mia, they stepped outside heading towards their car. However, before they could get there, a media crew quickly gathered in front of them. At first Liam wanted to brush past them, but then Mia held his arm and dragged him back. “Hold on, Liam.” She said, turning towards him, “Why don’t w
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