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Chapter 60
“Let’s keep this brief,” Dr. Halloway said. He cleared his throat. “We have reviewed the bids for the hospital expansion. Miller Tech has submitted two plans. One from the CEO’s office, and one from the development branch led by Mr. Jason Miller.”Chloe frowned. “Jason’s branch? That’s just a subsidiary. My bid covers the entire company’s resources.”“True,” Halloway said. “But Jason’s plan includes a very... generous... local partnership. It seems more reliable for the long term.”Alex leaned in. He could see Halloway’s hands shaking under the table. The man was nervous. He was also wearing a brand-new watch—a Rolex that looked like it cost fifty thousand dollars.Alex pulled out his phone and sent a quick text to Silas. Find out what Richard gave Halloway for the hospital deal. Now.Ten seconds later, his phone buzzed.Silas: Sir, Richard Miller transferred two million dollars to an offshore account in Halloway’s name last night. He also promised Halloway a seat on the board of a ne
Chapter 59
Chloe sat at the kitchen table, her fingers tracing the rim of her cereal bowl. She hadn't slept much. The memory of the black SUV, the sounds of gunshots, and the terrifying chase on the bridge were still fresh in her mind.Alex was at the counter, making toast. He looked as calm as if they had spent the previous night watching a boring movie instead of fighting for their lives.“You’re still going to the office?” Alex asked. He didn't turn around, but his voice was steady and warm.“I have to,” Chloe said. She took a slow breath. “The City Hospital is announcing the winner of the expansion contract today. It’s the biggest construction project of the year. If Miller Tech wins, we’ll be set for the next five years. If we lose... Richard will use it to tell the board that the ‘Starlight success’ was just a one-time fluke.”Alex set a plate of toast in front of her. “You’ve worked hard on that bid, Chloe. Your numbers are perfect.”“In this city, numbers aren’t always enough,” Chloe sig
Chapter 58
Chloe leaned back against her seat. Her chest was moving up and down fast. "Is it over?" she whispered. "Did we... did they stop?"Alex didn't answer. He was looking at the side mirror. His eyes were sharp. Through the thick smoke, he saw something move. A door on the back of the SUV hadn't been crushed. It creaked open.Two men stepped out. They didn't look like they had just been in a massive crash. They moved like robots—quick and steady. They were wearing black tactical gear and masks. In their hands, they held small, black handguns. Each gun had a long tube on the end—a silencer."They're still coming," Chloe gasped. She saw the guns. "Alex, they have guns! Drive! Go now!""The tires are blown, Chloe," Alex said. He looked down at the dashboard. The sensors were red. "The drift through those barrels ruined the rims. We aren't going anywhere in this car."The two men started walking toward them. They didn't run. They didn't shout. They just raised their pistols, pointing them righ
Chapter 57
The bridge was high. Far below, the river looked like a sheet of black ink. The wind roared against the car windows, but the sound of the engine was louder. It was a deep, hungry growl. SLAM! The black SUV hit them again. This time, the impact was much harder. Chloe’s head snapped to the side, and her seatbelt locked tight across her chest. The sedan slid toward the edge of the bridge. The metal railing was only inches away. If they hit it at this speed, the car would flip. They would fall into the dark water, and that would be the end. “Alex! Stop the car! We’re going to fall!” Chloe screamed. Her voice was thin and sharp with terror. She grabbed the dashboard with both hands. Her knuckles were so white they looked like bone. Alex didn’t look at her. He didn't look at the railing. His eyes were fixed on the road ahead. In his mind, he wasn't just seeing the street. He was seeing lines of force. He was seeing the exact angle of the SUV’s tires. He was seeing the wind speed and the
Chapter 56
The night air outside The Willow Hotel was cool, but Chloe Miller felt like she was walking through a warm dream. She held Alex’s arm tightly as they walked down the wide stone steps toward the parking lot. Behind them, the sounds of the gala—the music, the clinking glasses, and the low hum of rich people talking—started to fade.“You really did it, Alex,” Chloe said. Her voice was soft, and she didn't care that her heels were clicking loudly on the pavement. “That coin... you saved everything. Again.”Alex didn't look like a man who had just donated sixty million dollars. He looked like he was thinking about where he had parked the car. “I told you, Chloe. I found it in a junk drawer. It was just sitting there under some old batteries. I’m glad the Professor liked it.”Chloe stopped walking and pulled him around to face her. The streetlights overhead made her eyes look like bright blue stars. “Stop it. Stop acting like this was all just luck. First the company, then the hospital, now
Chapter 55
The sound of Mr. Brown’s screaming died down as the security team rushed him out of the ballroom. He was still holding his hand, his face twisted in pain. Sarah followed close behind him, her head low, her expensive heels clicking fast against the floor. She didn't look back. She couldn't. Every person in that room was watching her with a look of pity that felt like a slap in the face.The "Dragon Emperor Coin" sat back on the blue velvet table. It looked small, but now, it felt like the center of the world.The crowd began to change. It was like a school of fish turning all at once. The wealthy guests who had been standing far away, mocking Chloe and her "poor" husband, were now moving in. They pushed and shoved, trying to get close to Alex."Mr. Reed! My name is Arthur Pendergast. I own the Pendergast Steel Mills. We should have lunch!""Alex, my boy! I’m Leonard Thorne. I’ve always said that a man who knows his way around a junk drawer is a man with a sharp mind!"Alex didn't move.
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