2026-04-21 03:30:22FIGHTING WITHIN
Manuel and Christopher entered the car and zoomed off even before Aria came out.She signed as she stood staring at the back of Manuel's car. She stared her phone for a while and quickly started searching online for Manuel’s details.She saw his office address and every information about him, confirming he's truly the master of the Nightingale firm and the Mafia boss.She smiled and quickly kept her phone back in her bag.Soon, M
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A CHANGED LISAManuel didn’t react, he looked at her, his expression unreadable, then slowly, he leaned back in his chair.“I thought you stopped showing up where you’re not wanted,” he said, his tone calm.Lisa chuckled and then stepped closer. “I came to talk,” she said.Joel didn't didn’t like it and he stood up slightly, positioning himself just enough to step in if needed.“He’s busy,” he said, his voice firm.Lisa finally looked at him, like she acknowledged his presence, but didn’t care, then she looked back at Manuel.“I’m not here to fight,” she said.The HR head frowned as his eyes moved between them.Manuel heaved as his eyes stayed on Lisa, studying her.Lisa smiled and moved closer the more, acting as though she had all the time in the world.Slowly, she kept walking closer to the table before she reached it and then she placed her bag down gently.Her fingers res
Chapter 191
THE UNEXPECTED VISIT The Stone's Apartment “Where are you going, Lisa?” Mrs. Stone asked as she opened the door without waiting.Lisa was standing in front of her mirror and for a second, she didn’t turn. She just kept looking at her reflection, then slowly, she smiled.“Just to see an old friend,” she said, her voice light.Mrs. Stone stood by the door, watching her.Lisa finally turned slightly, just enough for her mother to see her properly. She was dressed differently today, not like she usually did.She wore a fitted black dress that hugged her body perfectly, stopping just above her knees, but it wasn’t too loud. It was the kind of dress that made people look twice without knowing why.Her heels were slim and high, matching the same dark tone and they clicked softly against the floor when she moved.Her hair was neatly styled, falling over her shoulders in smooth waves and her makeup was light.
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HE CARES SO MUCH Mira shook her head. “No,” she said. “Not that. I mean this whole Manuel thing.”Lisa stayed quiet as Mira’s voice grew more serious.“You don’t go to someone like Manuel for help,” she said. “People who go to him don’t come back the same. He's not the same Manuel we once knew.”Lisa listened quietly and it scared Mira more than if she was shouting.“Lisa, please,” Mira said. “Stop this. Think about it, at least consider Orland’s party.”Lisa looked at her, then asked. “If I don’t do this, what do I have left?”The question hit hard as Mira opened her mouth to respond, but nothing came out because she didn’t have an answer.There was silence for a while.Lisa looked away first as her eyes dropped to the file again, then back to Mira. “I’m not asking for advice,” she said.Mira frowned. “Then what are you asking for?”Lisa leaned forward slightly, her voice lowered. “I
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HE'S NOT THE SAME MANLisa’s lips curved slightly and she smiled slightly. “I already stepped into it,” she said quietly.Mrs. Stone froze. “What?”Lisa tapped lightly on the file. “This,” she said.Mrs. Stone looked at it again as her expression darkened. “I told you to destroy this,” she said.“And I didn’t,” Lisa replied, gripping the file tighter.“Why?” Mrs. Stone asked.Lisa paused, then she looked up and spoke. “Because something told me I would need it one day.”Mrs. Stone let out a laugh. “And now you think this is your advantage?”Lisa didn’t answer her, she just looked at her.She stood up and walked over to the window and then turned to meet her mother's gaze. “I'll meet Manuel and use him to my advantage. He'll help me destroy Jamie.”Mrs. Stone shook her head. “This is not a game, Lisa.”“I know.”“No, you don’t,” Mrs. Stone said. “You think you can walk
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FIGHTING HERSlowly, Mrs. Stone smiled. “Well,” she said after a moment, “then that settles it.”Lisa turned to look at her more closely.Mrs. Stone straightened up again, reaching out for her hand. “Orland might be our only chance now.”Lisa didn’t respond, she watched as Mrs. Stone continued, already moving ahead in her mind.“If Jamie is out of the picture, then we need to move fast,” she said. “You cannot afford to lose your position completely. Do you understand?”Lisa’s fingers pressed lightly against the bed. “I said I’m not interested, Mother.” She repeated.Mrs. Stone frowned. “Lisa, stop being stubborn.”“I’m not being stubborn.” Lisa said, looking out through the window.“Then what are you doing?” Mrs. Stone asked, her voice rising slightly. “Because from where I’m sitting, it looks like you are throwing away the only chance you have left.”Lisa let out a breath as her eyes dropped f
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MY NEXT OPTION Mira knew something was off and she followed her immediately. “Lisa, wait…”Lisa reached her room and pushed the door open hard as it slammed against the wall with a loud bang.She walked in and dropped her bag carelessly on the bed.Mira got there just in time and stopped at the doorway, watching her with concern written all over her face. “Lisa… what happened?” she asked softly.Lisa didn’t answer, she walked further into the room, her hands going to her hair, pushing it back roughly.“Lisa,” Mira said again, stepping inside.“Don’t disturb me,” Lisa said, her voice low.Mira paused for a second, but she didn’t leave. Instead, she closed the door gently behind her. “No,” she said softly. “I won’t.”Lisa turned sharply, her eyes meeting Mira’s. “I said don’t disturb me.”Mira didn’t move still, she knew Lisa too well. “What happened?” she asked again, but there was a long pause
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