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Harri’s trembling voice echoed through the chaos. “H-He’s… he’s in the fitting room over there!”The moment the words left his lips, heavy footsteps thundered down the hallway. The sound multiplied — not one or two men, but an entire group closing in fast.Selena’s heartbeat spiked. She instinctively clutched Jaden’s arm, her eyes wide with fear. “It looks like someone is out to get you!”Jaden’s expression darkened, irritation flashing across his features. Of all the times… He had finally been enjoying a rare, intimate moment with his wife — and now a group of thugs had decided to ruin it. His patience snapped like a twig underfoot.“Don’t worry,” he said coolly, tilting his head toward her with a calm smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “It’s just a pack of rabid dogs. I’ll deal with them quickly.”The door burst open with a deafening crash. A tall, broad-shouldered man in a leather jacket stepped forward — Tobin Jacobs. His scarred face twisted into a cruel grin as he surveyed the sc
Chapter 711
They’d come to Harri Lynch’s atelier for two things: flawless tailoring and discretion. Harri Lynch was famous for turning simple fabric into statements — and for treating high-profile clients like family. Today, the goal was two custom skirt suits for Selena, something crisp and powerful for the upcoming factory launches.Harri himself greeted them, warm and efficient. He chatted while he fetched his measuring tape and sketches, then asked with a conspiratorial smile, “Selena, let’s take your measurements. It’ll only take a few minutes.”Selena flushed — partly from the attention, partly from the idea of being measured after so long. “It’s been a while,” she admitted, twisting a ring on her finger.Harri lowered his voice, indulgent. “We need precise numbers. But our female fitters have stepped out to lunch. I don’t want anyone else measuring you for accuracy — and for comfort. Is your husband okay to help?”Selena’s face went another shade red. Jaden’s expression never changed; he o
Chapter 710
Finley’s grin widened, slow and deliberate, his tone carrying that mix of arrogance and mockery he was famous for.“Selena Verrick is quite the beauty,” he said, eyes narrowing with amusement. “Honestly, even half the models and actresses plastered across billboards can’t compete with her. The woman’s got that... rare kind of allure.”Carley’s head snapped toward him, irritation flashing in her eyes. “What are you trying to say, Finley?”He gave a small, knowing shrug. “Nothing outrageous. Just a simple truth—beauty is a powerful weapon. Men lose their heads over a pretty face all the time. Who’s to say Professor Manuel didn’t?”Carley’s jaw tightened. “You’re implying that Selena seduced Professor Manuel? That she used her looks to get the vaccine rights?”Finley smirked. “I’m saying it’s the only explanation that fits. That professor’s not a fool—he’d never give such a lucrative deal to a small company like Rift Corporations unless something personal clouded his judgment.”Carley le
Chapter 709
Teni’s relief lasted barely a second. He was still kneeling, still trying to process Vane’s mercy, when a sharp, authoritative voice cut through the air.“Mr. Verrick may have forgiven you,” Chief Harrison Lambert said coldly, “but I haven’t.”The entire corridor went silent again.The Chief’s normally calm demeanor was gone, replaced with stone-hard disappointment. His eyes bore into Teni like scalpels.“This incident has not only humiliated a patient but has severely damaged the reputation of our hospital,” he continued. “You ignored a man in critical condition because your ‘shift hadn’t started’? Then you let his attacker escape and refused to provide treatment when he came here bleeding? That’s criminal negligence, Dr. Teni.”Teni’s lips quivered, but no words came out.Harrison didn’t give him a chance to speak. “You’ve shown gross misconduct in both personal and professional matters. You’re not fit to wear that coat anymore. As of this moment, you’re terminated from Second Peopl
Chapter 708
Selena and her family were still in shock from everything that had unfolded so quickly. Seeing the cops drag in the Hounds and Jaden handling everything with such calm authority felt surreal. When Zed Walker and his team saluted before leaving, Selena hurriedly stepped forward.“Thank you so much, Captain Walker,” she said sincerely. “We truly appreciate what you’ve done.”Zed waved a hand dismissively, his expression composed but respectful. “No, please, Mrs. Rift. Don’t thank us. We were just doing our jobs,” he replied. “Mr. Rift gave us all the information we needed. We only followed his lead.”Morganna, standing behind Selena, rolled her eyes playfully at Jaden. There he goes again, she thought. Acting all humble like he didn’t just order the entire police unit around. He’s really something else.While Selena’s family was filled with relief and gratitude, one person in the room was visibly falling apart—Teni.The arrogant doctor from earlier had lost every ounce of color in his f
Chapter 707
Jaden gave Chief Harrison Lambert a calm but detailed rundown of everything that had happened—the neglect, the arrogance, the way the doctor ignored an emergency just because his shift hadn’t “officially started.” By the time Jaden finished, Harrison’s face was red with fury. The man’s chest heaved as he slammed a fist on the table. “Unacceptable! This is a hospital, not a marketplace! Every second matters here!” he bellowed. “Teni, you’re suspended immediately pending disciplinary review!” Teni’s throat went dry. He tried to defend himself, but before a single word could come out, a loud commotion erupted outside the corridor. The muffled noise of shouting and stomping feet echoed through the hallway. Everyone froze. “What’s happening out there?” Harrison asked sharply. Jaden’s expression barely changed. “Let’s go find out.” They exited the on-call room, following the echoing shouts toward the emergency entrance. What they saw made nearly everyone stop in disbelief. Stan
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