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Chapter: 119 Part 3: The Man Behind the Messages
For a moment, Elliot simply stared at her, apparently struggling to believe that she had dared to insult him so openly. Even his men looked surprised by the force of her response.He had expected fear, tears, and desperate promises. He had imagined that once Clara understood how completely he controlled her circumstances, she would finally recognize that rejecting him had been a mistake.Instead, she had insulted him to his face.His expression slowly darkened. “What did you just call me?”Clara lifted her chin as far as his earlier grip would allow. “You heard me.”Elliot frowned. “You think you're in a position to insult me?”Clara spat, “I think you're proving exactly why I never wanted you.”Elliot's face twisted with fury.Clara knew she was taking a risk. She could see the danger in the way his jaw tightened, and the last trace of amusement disappeared from his eyes. Yet she could not bring herself to pretend that she regretted rejecting him.She had not chosen Alexander because
Chapter: 119 Part 2: The Man Behind the Messages
He almost laughed at the thought of Nahir receiving the photograph. Nahir had his own reasons for wanting Clara out of the way, although Elliot knew little about the details.That ignorance did not concern him because he did not need to understand every aspect of Nahir's schemes to recognize that the two men had plenty of reasons to distrust each other.And distrust was precisely what Elliot wanted.If Nahir suspected Alexander had arranged Clara's disappearance, he might turn against him. If Alexander believed Nahir was responsible, the two men could waste valuable time trying to outmaneuver each other.Meanwhile, Elliot would keep Clara exactly where he wanted her.He glanced toward the chair.Clara was watching him intently above the cloth covering her mouth. Exhaustion and apprehension showed in her eyes, but she had neither lowered her head nor turned away from him.That look irritated Elliot.Even now, she refused to behave like someone who understood her position.He slipped hi
Chapter: 119 Part 1: The Man Behind the Messages
Clara had no idea that two men on opposite sides of the city were staring at photographs of her, each wondering what the mysterious person behind her disappearance wanted from them.In a half-finished building on the outskirts of the city, Elliot stood beside a dusty window, watching his men move around the abandoned floor.The building had remained incomplete for years, its exposed concrete walls covered in stains and cracks, while discarded construction materials lay beneath a thick layer of dust.It was the kind of place people passed without a second glance, never imagining that someone could be held there against their will.Behind him, Clara sat tied to a chair with her hands restrained behind her back and a cloth covering her mouth.Her shoulders ached from remaining in the same position for hours, and every attempt to loosen the ropes had only made them dig more painfully into her wrists. Despite the discomfort, she refused to give her captors the satisfaction of seeing her su
Chapter: 118 Part 3: The Enemy of My Enemy
He paused before continuing. “If they want Alexander, then perhaps we have something in common.”Scar's brother slowly nodded. “But what happens if they're stronger than us?”Nahir's expression remained calm. “Then we don't fight them.” “What do we do?” Scar's brother askedNahir gave a faint smile. “We let them fight Alexander.”The answer left Scar's brother staring.Nahir had already begun thinking several steps ahead. The situation had changed dramatically. At first, he had believed Clara's disappearance was merely another obstacle.Then he had realized it could help him regain Aurelia's trust. Now he saw an even larger opportunity.The unknown kidnapper could potentially become another weapon against Alexander. If Nahir handled the situation carefully, he could gain everything he wanted: Aurelia's trust, the divorce, Aurelia Cosmetics, and eventually, Alexander's downfall.His eyes gleamed at the thought. “Tomorrow will be interesting.”Scar's brother frowned. “Next Tomorrow?”“
Chapter: 118 Part 2: The Enemy of My Enemy
Nahir stared at him. The implication was uncomfortable. The unknown kidnapper might not simply be another criminal looking for money. They could have resources. They could have information.They could have people capable of bypassing security systems and trained guards, and if that were true, then the third player had not simply stumbled across Clara. They had deliberately targeted her.Nahir picked up his glass but did not drink. “So you think they're dangerous.”Scar's brother took a deep breath before answering, “I think we should assume they're dangerous until we know otherwise.”A faint smile appeared on Nahir's lips. “That sounds like fear.”Scar's brother raised his head. “It's caution.”“Is there really a difference?” Nahir asked.“There is,” Scar's brother replied. “Fear makes you run when you don't understand what you're facing. Caution keeps you alive long enough to understand it.”Nahir gave a quiet laugh. For once, he did not disagree. His attention returned to the phone.
Chapter: 118 Part 1: The Enemy of My Enemy
Nahir stared at the two messages glowing on his phone.You are playing the wrong game.Ask Alexander where Clara really is.For several seconds, he remained completely still, unable to tear his eyes away from the screen. The alcohol in his glass sat untouched beside him.Only moments earlier, Nahir had been convinced that Clara's disappearance could become an opportunity.He had already begun imagining how he could use the situation to regain Aurelia's trust, undermine Alexander, and position himself as the one person she could rely on.Now, that confidence was beginning to fracture. The room suddenly felt colder, and an uncomfortable suspicion settled over him.Whoever had sent those messages knew too much. They knew Clara was missing; they knew Alexander was involved.More importantly, they seemed to know enough about Nahir's plans to speak to him as though they had been watching his every move.Nahir slowly turned the phone over in his hand. “Who are you?”The question disappeared
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