2026-03-03 08:00:18“...blackmailing the manager?”
“Maybe he is a homeless man that the store wanted to use for the community service clips this year?”
“That must be it. I mean, why else would someone like him be here? Even my boyfriend wouldn't dare step foot here.”
The whispers rolled off Adrian, who just wa
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Jade-green eyes opened drowsily.“With my own scarf,” she rasped. “He wanted the ring. He didn't give me a chance to refuse.”Fury roiled in Adrian even as his gaze went to her finger.He was right, after all. This was because of him.He gave her that ring. He got her into this.When she saw the direction of his gaze, she raised her hand and wiggled the ringless finger.“I guess he got it. Though, I don't think I had it on in the first place.” Her voice dropped lower as she drawled, “It's all very fuzzy right now. Something keeps telling me I'm supposed to know him. I...”Her gaze went to
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Then he quickly hurried towards Adrian. “Yes, he is, sir.”“It's just that our bodies repair more slowly as we age. His took a hit, sir, but with proper nourishment, his medication and enough rest, he will be back in top shape in no time.”Adrian wanted to believe that. He really wanted to.Still, dread only sank heavier into his chest, especially when Hex Lancaster's untimely demise chose that moment to pop into his mind.His hand clamped on the doctor's shoulder. “You don't want to lie to me, Doc,” he said gravely.Dr Trent swallowed hard as he responded, “I... I wouldn't dare, sir.”“Good.” Adrian nodded. He toss
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Get home immediately. Someone put a hit on your fiancée.Adrian was in the middle of a meeting when he received the message.Something close to panic slammed into his chest at the thought of Seraphina in danger.He had to dismiss the brainstorming session the team was having.On his way out, he saw Fallon in the hallway.She was having a discussion with someone, but she waved cheerily at him.Remembering how close she was to Seraphina, Adrian almost told her.“Better to know the extent of the attack first,” he decided on second thought.He made a call to Caroline as soon as he merged with the traffic.“She’s stabilised, but still unconscious,” Caroline responded briskly. Then her voice caught as she continued, “Adrian, when I saw her, I swear I thought…” She cleared her throat awkwardly. “Well, you will see her soon. Are you on your way?”“Yes.”Adrian's hand tightened on the wheel as the call disconnected.Caroline wasn't an overly emotional woman.She's what many would call a tough
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A loud megaphone command ripped through the tense air even before two patrol cars rounded the corner.Caroline's relief didn't show in the stern glare she kept trained on the lady.“Drop the weapon!” came the command as doors slammed and police officers ducked while aiming their weapons.“Drop the gun now!”They were not running.Caroline was confused for a moment. The assailants were not running.They only stood in place as if they expected the police to pat them on the back.When Caroline's gun hand wavered, they simply moved closer to the car.“Stay back, I say!” she snapped.“Miss, don't force our hand. Drop that gun now,” the command came again.“Do your job and get them away from the car now! There's someone injured inside! They're delaying her treatment.” she retorted.She heard an officer making a call even as the lady before her shouted, “Don't listen to her, officer. She did
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“They are back. Damn it,” was Caroline's first thought as she raised her head and saw a black-clad man on the other side where Seraphina's leg dangled.The person who spoke was at the right door at Caroline’s.Focused on Seraphina, she had not noticed their silent movement.Even before the fleeting thought of protecting Seraphina at all costs settled in her mind, Caroline could see another person through her side view, standing in front of the car.She stealthily turned her head.Are there more? Could...?She didn't move fast enough for the person behind her.The latter roughly dragged her out with her jacket.<
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Already picturing Adrian's face when he found out, Caroline chuckled to herself as she drove up the industrial neighbourhood.It had been so long since she had gone anywhere without an escort.The joy of being away from duty for even a few days gave her such a thrill that she let her car window down.“I will not feel guilty about it. I deserve a break,” she reminded herself firmly.She cranked up the music player, humming along to “Get Up” by Tatian.She couldn't remember the last time she took leave.She had such a backlog of leave that if she decided to call it all in, she would probably have over twelve months altogether.She knew she wouldn't, though.Some might call it pride, but Caroline was almost certain the presidency office would get turned upside down if its chief of staff was out of commission for more than a few days.She still hated the reason behind her leaving this time, but she had decided to trust another for once.“Give him until after the engagement, at least,” she
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