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CHAPTER 20
The Lockwood penthouse was a sanctuary of coldness and modern art that cost more than most homes. It was a place designed to impress, not to welcome. Mason Lockwood, the king of this strange kingdom, lounged on a white sofa that looked like a sculpted figure, with a glass of whiskey in his hand.Sitting beside him was Peter, a man just like him, cut from the same cloth, expensive, sharp and rough around the edges, and they were laughing about the past.“….so the entire Carlisle fortune, three generations of old money, evaporated in six months,” Mason said with a smirk on lips. Peter shook his head and chuckled. “I still can not believe Eleanor fell for it. You practically led her to the cliff and told her it was a shortcut to paradise.”“Fell for it? Peter, you hurt me,” Mason replied as he feigned offense. “I presented a stellar opportunity. The ‘Nova-World’ resort development on the Bahamas was a sure thing. On paper.” He took a sip from his whiskey and savored the taste. “She was
CHAPTER 19
The door to Doctor Alice’s office flew open with so much force that made the door hinges rattle. Dante stood in the doorway, with his tie out of place and his tailored suit jacket rumpled as if he had wrestled his way through the hospital corridors. His chest heaved with ragged breath as he tried to steady his composure.“Alice. Eva called. What happened?” he demanded with a growl.Dr. Alice looked up from her desk with stress written boldly on her face, and said dispiritedly, “Dante, sit down. Let me—”But he had already turned and hurried down the corridor. “I need to see Daisy first.”And he was gone before she could form another sentence. In no time, he was already at his daughter’s ward and he entered without a sound, his frantic energy disappearing the moment his eyes found her.Daisy was awake, and turned her small head towards the door as if she had been waiting. Nurse Eva stood quietly by the pod, and offered Dante a small, reassuring nod.“Daddy!” Daisy’s voice was thin thre
CHAPTER 18
The boardroom of Vertex Pharmaceuticals was a sanctuary of power and polished mahogany table and floors. A huge wall of glass offered a magnificent view of the city, but the twelve men and women seated around the table held all the gravity in the room. Dante sat at the end of the table in the midsts of expensive tailored suits and calculating eyes. “The proposal is straightforward, Dr. Vance,” said a silver haired woman, Ms. Croft, the Chairperson. “The ‘Ringdom” project. It is the next evolutionary step in neural regeneration. We want you to lead it. Your work on Luxempin proves you are the only one who can.”All eyes were on Dante. He folded his fingers with an unreadable expression on his face. “I am deeply honored. However, I must decline. But I will recommend Dr. Ben Sharma. His work on the Luxempin delivery systems was brilliant. He is more than capable.”The room fell silent instantly. Then, a man with a sharp goatee, Mr Sterling, leaned forward. “Decline? Dante, we have react
CHAPTER 17
The hushed silence of the ward was broken only by the soft, mechanical hiss of the medical pod, and Clara stood before it, with her arms crossed tightly over her chest and her perfectly sculpted brows raised high in confusion. She watched Daisy sleep, watched the child’s fragile form being a huge contrast to the cold, buzzing technology that covered her. It was a picture of motherly observation, yet it lacked warmth, it was more as an assessment than a vigil.Suddenly, her phone rang loudly, which shattered the quiet atmosphere. Cursing under her breath, Clara fumbled in her leather handbag frantically until she silenced the device.But the damage was done.Inside the pod, Daisy’s eyelid fluttered. She blinked slowly with her gaze unfocused before it landed on the figure standing over her. Then a wave of surprise and pure, unadulterated joy, washed over her pale features.“Mummy?” She whispered weakly.Clara managed a stiff smile and slid the phone back into her bag. “Daisy. You are a
CHAPTER 16
Dante stood in the silent ward, in the crisp, unfamiliar fabric of his suit a clear contrast to the soft, clean environment. He had dropped his unusual casual wear for a tailored dark grey suit, which was a uniform for the war he was about to re-enter. He watched Daisy’s chest rise and fall within the pod, sleeping so fragile in the peace he hates to disturb.A soft knock sounded at the door and Nurse Eva peeked in. “Mr. Vance? There is a gentleman in the lobby asking for you. He says he is from your work.”Dante did not turn, with his gaze still fixed on his daughter, he said quietly, “Send him up, please, Eva.”A few minutes later, another knock, firmer this time. A young man with an eager, intelligent face entered, he widened his eyes slightly at the sight of the medical pod before turning to look at Dante with a profound respect.“Dr. Vance? I am Liam, from the R &D division. Sir, the company car is waiting downstairs whenever you are ready.”Dante finally turned his head with a b
CHAPTER 15
Dante sat in a secluded quiet corner of the hospital lobby as his body still buzzed with fury. He stared, without seeing, at the bustling entrance where his life had been dumped in cardboard boxes just days ago. The confrontation with Clara and Mason played repeatedly in his mind, with each of Clara’s words a fresh lash of whip, and each of Mason’s smirk a deeper poison.The gentle tap of heels on polished floor made him flinch and he looked up to see Dr. Alice approaching, with her flowing white coat, which was a stark contrast to the dark turmoil he felt. He moved to stand instinctively, which was a reflexive courtesy.“No, don’t get up.” She said and waved a hand before taking the seat opposite him, with her eyes filled with concern. “I have been looking for you.”Dante managed to smile weakly. “Is there a problem? Is it Daisy?”“Daisy is stable. This is about you,” she said, getting straight to the point. “Back there, on the hallway…you cut me off. You did not want me to tell them
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