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Carl watched the car disappear into the distance. After sealing their deal, Mr. Sky’s group had driven off without another word.The fight was set for the next day.Carl didn’t need time to prepare—he was always ready. It was Sophia who wanted to plan first.“Carl.”Sophia stepped closer to him, her face serious.“This is what you’re going to do,” she said firmly. “You’re leaving the country.”Carl frowned. “What? Why would I leave?”Sophia rolled her eyes in frustration. “Obviously, to run! You have no idea what kind of person Mr. Sky is. And those twins? They’ll kill you in an instant!”Carl blinked, then let out a short laugh.“Then why did you even make that deal if you’re just going to send me away?”Marion hurried toward them, panic written all over his face.“H-He can’t just run, Sophia. Mr. Sky will hunt him down wherever he goes!”Sophia shot Marion a sharp look.“I can hide him, Uncle. And you—you need to disappear too. They won’t leave you alone either.”She let out a frust
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“Give me the formula, or you’re all going to die,” Dave Sky warned.Sophia swallowed hard. She glanced at Carl, hoping for some reaction—anything. But Carl’s face remained unreadable, calm as a stone.“That formula belongs to Carl, Mr. Sky. You can’t force him to hand it over,” Sophia said firmly.Dave chuckled under his breath. “But that’s where you’re wrong. That formula is already mine. I paid for it.”Sophia’s brow arched, but before she could respond, Carl spoke.“You don’t understand, Mr. Sky,” Carl said coldly. “It’s not for sale.”He scratched his head lightly and attempted to pry Marion’s hands away, but the older man only clung tighter.Sophia noticed Marion’s shaking grip. She stepped closer and placed a steadying hand on his arm.“It’s okay, Uncle. Let go. Let Carl go.”Despite his fear, Marion obeyed. Slowly, his trembling fingers released Carl. Sophia helped him stand upright.“D-Don’t let them take me, Sophia. They’ll kill me!” Marion cried, voice cracking in terror.Da
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“You did well,” Carl said quietly.Sophia exhaled sharply. If only he knew how shaken she truly was.“Thanks,” she replied, keeping her voice steady even though her pulse hadn’t calmed since Veronica’s taunts.Carl looked back at the road. He could feel the tension radiating off her, even without her saying a single word. And because of that, his curiosity grew even more. Just who was her fiancé? And why did even the mention of him make her look… afraid?As the ride stretched on, Carl noticed a car behind them—one he’d been catching glimpses of for several minutes now. It wasn’t just following; it was honking insistently.He tried speeding up. The car stayed glued to their tail.Sophia noticed the sudden shift in his driving and immediately tensed.“What’s going on, Carl?” She leaned forward, checking the rear window.“Someone’s following us. Kumapit ka.”Hold on.Sophia swallowed hard. Only then did she realize the relentless car behind them.Her brows drew together as recognition da
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After their dinner, Sophia politely excused herself from the group.She still couldn’t believe what happened earlier. Veronica had been left speechless — and not the elegant, movie-star kind of speechless. No, this one came with visible frustration.And honestly, that alone was enough to put Sophia in a very, very good mood.“Why are you leaving already, Sophia? Let's go to karaoke!” Jane complained.“True! We’ve all been so busy. We should at least enjoy tonight,” another friend chimed in.Sophia gave them a small smile. “Sorry, I still have a lot to finish. Promise, next time.”Veronica rolled her eyes dramatically as expected.“Let her go. I’m sure she wants to enjoy her new boy toy,” Veronica sneered.Sophia’s eyes narrowed, the tension crackling in the air again. But before she could react, Carl’s arm slid around her waist, pulling her gently but firmly toward him.Everyone froze — including Sophia.“Well, I’m a happy boy toy then,” Carl said with a smooth shrug. “You have no ide
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In front of the Gold Hotel, Sophia stood at the entrance, frozen in place. She hesitated to take even a single step inside.Even now that she was a well-known CEO, she still wasn’t comfortable meeting her old friends.They were her college batchmates. Alleged friends — but she knew they only befriended her for her last name.“Ms. Carson, why are you not entering the hotel?” Carl asked as he approached her after parking the car.Sophia folded her arms and glanced at Carl, slowly dragging her gaze from head to toe.She rolled her eyes dramatically.“How did I forget to fix you up first?” she muttered, shaking her head.Carl frowned and looked down at himself. He was wearing a decent formal suit. Nothing wrong with it.“Why? What’s wrong with this?”Sophia met his eyes with full seriousness.“You’re going to act as my boyfriend tonight.”Carl blinked rapidly. “What?”Sophia’s brows knitted together as if he was the one being ridiculous.“Just do what I say, okay?”Before he could argue,
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“Mrs. Carson, I did what you asked me to do.”Celeste slowly turned her head toward Dave.“And?”“It’s true,” Dave said, almost smug. “He really is a skilled fighter. No wonder Miss Sophia chose him.”Celeste’s eyes narrowed dangerously.“And he was using that skill to make my daughter fall for him even more,” she said through clenched teeth.Dave hesitated. Even he wasn’t fully convinced.“But the woman he was with… I heard she was his ex-wife.”Celeste blinked rapidly. “What?! That man is a divorcee?!”Dave nodded. “Yes, Madam. They were together for three years before they separated because he was imprisoned.”Celeste laughed — sharp, disbelieving, almost hysterical.“And an ex-convict?! Does he actually think he can win my daughter with a background like that?!”Her hands curled into fists.She slammed both palms on the table hard enough to rattle the vase.“You know what to do, Dave. Make sure that man never gets close to my daughter again!”Dave straightened. He bowed quickly.“
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