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Chapter 417
Jaden lifted his hand, placing it gently against the side of Selena’s head. “Let’s see,” he murmured, pretending to measure seriously. His palm moved down slowly, inch by inch, as if he were calculating every proportion.“One… two… three…” he counted playfully, his voice carrying a teasing warmth.Selena’s breath caught when his hand slid along her calf, his fingers brushing against her damp skin. The cool touch of the pool water made the heat rising in her face all the more noticeable.Her heart hammered. “Jaden…” she whispered nervously, her voice barely audible.The corners of his lips curved upward, mischief dancing in his eyes. He leaned closer, lowering his tone as if coaxing her into staying still. “Relax. I’m just measuring.”But there was nothing innocent about the way his hand traced higher, brushing past her knee, then up along her thigh. Her whole body tensed, her cheeks burning like fire. She wanted to move away but couldn’t seem to summon the strength.Just as Jaden’s ha
Chapter 416
Good Times Natatorium was one of the more well-known swimming centers in Ironvale City.The place was bustling even on a Sunday, families and young couples drifting in and out of the wide glass entrance. Inside, the air was cool and carried the faint scent of chlorine. The facility was massive, with everything from indoor Olympic-sized pools to outdoor leisure pools, children’s shallow pools, and even a few VIP suites that catered to those who preferred privacy.When Jaden arrived with Selena and Mia, the first stop was the swimwear shop inside the complex. Rows of brightly colored swimsuits lined the walls, mannequins on display showing off everything from sleek one-pieces to daring bikinis.Jaden quickly picked out something simple for himself, while Mia darted excitedly between the racks, her little hands pointing at every swimsuit with cartoon characters on them. “Papa, look! I want this one! No, this one!”After a few minutes of indecision, Mia finally settled on a bright pink sw
Chapter 415
It was already afternoon by the time Jaden returned home.The house was quiet except for the faint sound of cartoons drifting from the living room. Since it was a Sunday, Selena and Mia were both home, the rare peace of family life softening the edges of Jaden’s otherwise ruthless world.The moment Mia spotted him, her eyes lit up like fireworks. She jumped up from the couch, her tiny legs carrying her as fast as they could across the floor. “Papa!” she squealed, her voice bubbling with joy.Jaden bent down, scooping her into his arms with practiced ease. He pressed a kiss to her warm, chubby cheeks, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair. “Have you finished your homework?” he asked, feigning sternness but unable to hide the fondness in his voice.Mia puffed out her chest proudly, a smug grin spreading across her little face. “I finished it ages ago! Papa, you promised—you said if I finished, you’d take me out to play!”Before Jaden could respond, Selena’s voice cut in from the dini
Chapter 415
Julian had originally wanted to savor the moment, tearing Tessa’s clothes away piece by piece, making her humiliation last as long as possible. But his lust had grown too wild, too consuming. With an impatient snarl, he ripped off his own shirt and tossed it aside. His hand shot forward, fingers curling around the fabric of Tessa’s blouse, ready to rip it away in one violent motion.He leaned closer, his hot breath brushing her cheek. “I’ll strip you bare, right here, in the wildest way you can imagine,” he whispered, his voice hoarse with frenzy.But before his fingers could tear the fabric, he froze.A chill unlike anything he had ever felt before washed over him—a suffocating, murderous intent that seemed to stab into his very bones. The hairs on the back of his neck rose as if he were prey being targeted by a predator.Julian’s body stiffened. His hand trembled for a fraction of a second before he ripped it away from Tessa and scrambled to his feet, spinning around to face the sou
Chapter 414
Elias slammed his fist against the armrest, frustration boiling over. “Rift and Sable… they escaped again! Unscathed, like always!”His outburst hung in the air, sharp and bitter.Lazarus Ortega, however, didn’t so much as twitch. Reclining lazily in his chair, he swirled the wine in his glass and spoke with unnerving calm.“Don’t trouble yourself. They’ve been a thorn for more than just you. They killed Black Monarch—one of my men. And worse, they dared to forbid anyone from running gray businesses in Ironvale City.” His eyes narrowed, the cold gleam within them betraying his fury. “That alone cost me millions. They’ve cut off my earnings, Elias. That is why I came here. My sole purpose this time… is to deal with them personally.”He took a slow sip of his wine, savoring it like a predator savoring blood.“My original plan,” Lazarus went on, his tone dripping with disdain, “was for Duvan to remove Rift and Sable for me. But he proved useless. A dog who barked too loudly and died too
Chapter 413
After issuing his orders, Jaden turned to Kaelus. His tone was sharp, leaving no room for argument.“Make sure no word of my involvement leaks. Not a whisper. Not a shadow. Clean this up completely.”Kaelus bowed his head with grim determination. “Understood.”Without another glance, Jaden slid into a waiting vehicle. As the convoy carried him back toward Ironvale City, his expression was unreadable. Behind him, the battlefield was already being swept clean, erasing all traces of the slaughter. By the time the sun rose, the Duvan family would exist only as a whisper of history.…Moonlight Bay, Ironvale City.Out in the calm waters, a luxury yacht floated like a palace on the waves. Its decks glittered with expensive lanterns, the faint notes of live music drifting on the night air. Laughter and clinking glasses filled the atmosphere, the kind of decadence only the city’s most powerful could afford.At the center of it all sat Lazarus Ortega. Reclining comfortably with a glass of fine
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