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CHAPTER 169 PART 1
The night was far from over for everyone in Duskfort.In a dimly lit hospital room on the other side of the city, Jack Morrison lay propped up in his bed, his body still wrapped in bandages from the explosion that had nearly killed him weeks ago. The burns covering his torso and arms were healing slowly, leaving angry red scars that would mark him for life. But the physical pain was nothing compared to the rage burning inside him.His personal assistant, Trevor Hayes, stood at the foot of the bed, tablet in hand, delivering the evening's intelligence report. "Sir, we've received confirmation about the incident at the Romano estate tonight. Multiple sources have verified the details.""Tell me," Jack rasped, his voice still rough from smoke inhalation. Even speaking caused pain, but he needed to know.Trevor hesitated, then began. "There was a confrontation at Jessica Romano's welcome party. A man named Darius Kane—the same one who's been interfering with our operations—humiliated both
CHAPTER 168 PART 2
Aria raised an eyebrow. "Really? Because from where I was standing—or hiding, rather—it looked very much like jealousy. You practically turned green when you realized Darius had history with that woman."Alessia's flush deepened, spreading from her cheeks to her neck. "That's... I was just surprised, that's all. I didn't know Darius had a past relationship. He never talks about that stuff.""He doesn't talk about it because it's in the past," Aria said firmly. "And more importantly, because his personal life is none of our business. But that's not really the point I'm trying to make here.""Then what is the point?" Alessia asked, defensive walls going up.Aria's expression softened slightly, but her words remained sharp. "The point is that you need to be very careful about the feelings you're developing for Darius. Because they're obvious, Alessia. Painfully obvious. And they're only going to lead to heartbreak."Alessia's mouth dropped open in shock. "My feelings aren't—I don't—""Do
CHAPTER 168 PART 1
The sedan glided smoothly through the empty streets, the late hour ensuring minimal traffic. Inside the vehicle, silence reigned—not the tense, suffocating silence of the Romano limousine, but something quieter, more contemplative. The only sounds were the gentle hum of the engine and the occasional whisper of wind against the windows.Alessia Vanderbilt shifted in her seat, her fingers twisting together in her lap. She'd been trying to stay quiet, to respect Darius's obvious need for peace after the chaotic events of the evening. But curiosity—and something deeper, something she couldn't quite name—gnawed at her until she couldn't contain it anymore."Darius?" Her voice was small, almost hesitant. "What... what exactly happened back there? After we left, I mean. Did everything work out okay?"Darius's eyes remained closed, but his lips curved into a faint smile. "I handled it, Alessia. Don't worry.""But how did you handle it?" Alessia pressed, leaning forward slightly. "Those men lo
CHAPTER 167 PART 2
"She's got spirit, I'll give her that," Garrick said, his earlier anger at Donald apparently forgotten in his amusement at Jessica's defiance. "Like a wild mare that needs breaking. Don't worry, Raymond. Donald will tame her soon enough. A few months of marriage and she'll be docile as a lamb.""I am not an animal to be tamed!" Jessica shrieked, turning her fury on Garrick. "I'm a human being! A person! Not property, not livestock, not a bargaining chip in your pathetic power games!""You're whatever your father says you are," Garrick replied dismissively. "That's how these things work, girl. Your opinion matters about as much as a dog's opinion on what it gets fed for dinner.""That's enough," Josh said, his voice suddenly hard. He stood up as much as the limousine's low ceiling would allow, positioning himself partially between his sister and the Wesleys. "Mr. Wesley, you need to stop talking. Right now.""Or what?" Donald sneered, emboldened by his father's support and Raymond's ap
CHAPTER 167 PART 1
"No!" Jessica's voice cut through the tension like a gunshot, sharp and absolute. Her eyes blazed with fury as she stared at her father in disbelief. "No, Dad! You can't do this! You can't just decide my future like I'm some chess piece to be moved around your board!"Raymond's head turned slowly toward his daughter, his expression hardening into something carved from granite. "Jessica. This is not a discussion. The arrangement stands.""Like hell it does!" Jessica's hands clenched into fists, her whole body trembling with rage and betrayal. "After everything Donald just did? After everything we just told you? You're still going to force me to marry him?""The arrangement benefits both families," Raymond said coldly, as if reciting a business contract. "It solidifies our alliance with the Wesleys. It strengthens our position in Duskfort's power structure. Your personal feelings on the matter are irrelevant.""Irrelevant?" Jessica's voice cracked with emotion. "My personal feelings abo
CHAPTER 166 PART 2
"Or maybe we should talk about the time you showed up at my gym," Jessica continued relentlessly, her voice growing stronger with each revelation. "You watched me work out for an hour, Donald. Just standing there, staring. When I confronted you, you said you were 'admiring your investment.' Your investment! Like I was a stock portfolio or a piece of art you'd purchased!""That's taken out of context—" Donald tried."Or how about last week?" Jessica's voice rose to a near-shout. "When you cornered me in the parking garage of Dad's office building? When you told me that once we were married, you'd 'teach me my place' and 'break that stubborn spirit'? When you grabbed my face and said—and I quote—'You'll learn to love me, or at least to fear me enough to obey'?"The limousine fell into shocked silence. Even Garrick looked stunned by the litany of his son's transgressions.Josh's voice was deadly quiet when he spoke. "I'll kill you. I swear to God, Donald, I'll—""Josh, no," Jessica put a
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