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Chapter 70: piece by piece
CHRIS POV The more Ethan celebrated, the more I smiled.Because while he was busy playing hero, I was already ten steps ahead.The glass of scotch in my hand trembled slightly, not from fear, but anticipation as I stared at the encrypted feed on my laptop. My source had just sent a new update. A live stream. Hidden camera footage from just outside a private hangar, time-stamped less than an hour ago.I leaned forward.It was Zara, Ethan and the son called son. A slow, dark grin unfurled across my face.So the rumors were true, Ethan Carter had a son but now the world knew, even though it was after five years.Though they aren't enough evidence if it's truth but of course, the news have spread like wildfire soon enough and people have started talking, especially the bloggers and paparazzi, and I make it my business to know exactly who’s whispering and who’s listening.I exhaled through my nose, equal parts amused and intrigued. The camera caught it all, Zara crouching to whisper s
chapter 69: Celebration
Ethan’s POVThe music blasted through the speakers like a heartbeat that matched my adrenaline. Crystal glasses clinked, laughter echoed across the hall, and everywhere I turned, someone was congratulating me on the rescue, the business deals, on being the man who brought Leonard Windsor to his knees.But none of that compared to the look on my sister’s face when she held Elias in her arms again.That was the real victory.I stood at the center of it all, my tailored suit sharp, glass of whiskey in hand, pretending for one night that the war was over.But it wasn’t, I knew better.Still, I let myself enjoy the celebration. Just for a while.“Boss,” Marcus, my head of security, leaned in close. “Paparazzi are surrounding the gates. They want a statement.”I nodded, brushing him off. “Tell them we’re celebrating family. That’s all they need to know.”He hesitated. “There’s more…”“What?”“Someone leaked information about the boy.”I stiffened. “You mean Elias?”He nodded grimly. “Not ju
Chapter 68: The Last Breath Before War
Leonard’s POVThey thought they’d won, that I’d go down that easily.Fools.The smoke had barely cleared when I slipped out through the back corridors, the hidden doors only I knew existed. This estate was built with war in mind. I paid architects in blood and secrets. There’s always an escape, and I always have a plan.I didn’t run, I strategically retreated.A few loyal men followed, bloodied and confused, their pride wounded more than their flesh. I didn’t speak a word as we drove through the night, the city blurring past the windows like an old photograph burning at the edges. I couldn’t afford to grieve what had been lost. Not the party. Not the engagement. Not even Elias.No, all I could feel was rage, the blistering, unforgiving and an unrelenting rage.I had underestimated Ethan for the last time. The next morning, I stood in the penthouse office of Christopher Montgomery. His view of the skyline was still as smug as he was.He poured himself a drink, looking at me like I w
Chapter 67: War over
Zara’s POVEthan sat across from me, his head buried in his hands, frustration radiating off him in thick waves. The failed attempt had shaken him.. no, it had haunted him. But it had also lit something in me.He looked up slowly, eyes dark and tired. “They were gone, Zara. We were this close… and they disappeared like smoke.”I placed my hand gently over his. “Then we don’t go in like a soldier, Ethan… we go in like royalty.”He raised a brow. “What does that even mean?”I leaned in, lowering my voice. “My engagement party. It’s already being planned. Everyone will be there, including my father. All his key men. It’s the one day he’ll feel invincible.”Ethan sat up straighter, interest flickering to life.“I’ll be surrounded by guards, yes,” I continued. “But he won’t expect a war to break out during a celebration meant to bind our families in alliance. His arrogance is his weakness. He’ll lower his defenses.”“And you want me to crash the party?” he asked, a dark smile tugging at hi
Chapter 66: Orders
Ethan’s POVEvery second that passed felt like a weight pressing against my chest.I stared at the table in front of me, scattered with satellite images, schematics, and hastily drawn plans. My men stood in silence, waiting for my next move. But my thoughts were already ahead, locked on the image of my son locked away with Lisa, possibly starving, scared, and alone.“Gear up,” I ordered, voice low but firm. “We’re moving in twenty minutes. No mistakes.”I didn’t care how fortified Leonard’s place was. I didn’t care how many guards stood between me and my family. I would burn the whole damn world down before letting him hurt Elias or Lisa another second longer.Zara stepped into the war room, her face pale but composed. She’d been quiet all day, lingering close without saying much, she was just watching me, clearly worried, her mind spinning with a thousand unspoken fears.When she finally spoke, her voice was gentle but firm. “Ethan, wait.”I didn’t turn around. “We don’t have time,
Chapter 65: No other choice
Lisa’s POV The walls were starting to feel like they were closing in.I’d been counting the cracks in the ceiling again. It was all I had to do after another failed attempt to pick the rusted lock on the door. The air was damp, heavy with the stench of mold and something else I didn’t want to name. Elias lay curled up on the floor, his face pale, his breathing shallow. He hadn’t touched a bite of food in two days. I was scared and terrified, really but I couldn’t show it.I had to be strong for him.“Elias,” I whispered, crawling over to him. “You need to eat something. Please.”He didn’t respond. His eyes were half-lidded, distant, as if he was somewhere else entirely. I brushed his dark curls away from his face and gently cradled his head.“Don’t leave me, okay?” My voice cracked.He blinked, sluggishly. “I want… Mama.”A dagger twisted in my heart. “We’ll find her. I promise.”It was a promise I’d made before, and one I wasn’t sure I could keep. But what else did I have?The gua
Chapter 64: The Engagement
Leonard's POVI leaned back in the chair, watching Zara, her face a perfect mask of restraint. The room was quiet except for the sound of my footsteps as I paced in front of her. I could feel the tension thick in the air, but it was exactly what I wanted. She was so damn stubborn, so convinced she could play me. But she had no choice now. None of them did.“Zara,” I said, my voice cold and controlled. “You’re going to make this easy for both of us. I don’t want any drama.”She sat there, her back straight, eyes unwavering as they met mine. The defiance was clear in her gaze, but it didn’t matter. She had no say in the matter anymore. I was in control.“I’m not doing this,” she finally spoke, her voice low but laced with that fire I had come to expect from her.“You will,” I said simply, my tone leaving no room for argument. “You’re going to marry Devi. And you’ll announce it tonight.”She clenched her jaw, but didn’t respond. I could see it in her eyes, the wheels turning as she tried
Chapter 63: The Hunt Begins
Ethan’s POVI sat in the dimly lit room of the penthouse, my mind racing with a thousand thoughts and strategies. The walls felt like they were closing in on me as I paced back and forth. Lisa and Elias were still out there somewhere and Leonard was the one pulling the strings. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest with every second that ticked by. I wasn’t going to let him get away with this. Not after everything that had already happened.I knew I couldn’t do this alone. I needed every connection I had in my underground network, every favor I had ever called in, and every person who owed me something. Leonard thought he could trap us, manipulate us, but he had underestimated the power of the people I had in my corner. I wasn’t just a businessman, a powerful heir, I was someone who could move mountains when the situation demanded it.“Ethan,” Veronica said from the doorway, her voice breaking through my haze of frustration. I didn’t look up, but I could feel her eyes on me, asse
Chapter 62: The Hidden Agenda
Lisa’s POV It was a nightmare. Every minute felt like an hour. Every hour felt like an eternity. I sat against the cold, stone wall, trying to make myself as small as possible. Elias was lying next to me, too weak to do much. His small body was shivering, and his once bright eyes now held a dull, defeated look. The guards were relentless, coming in every few hours, tossing us food, and watching us like hawks. But Elias refused to eat. He couldn’t. Not after everything that had happened.“Elias…” I whispered, brushing his damp hair away from his forehead. “You need to eat. You need your strength.”He turned his face away from the small bowl of food they had brought in earlier, his lips trembling. His gaze was distant, and I could see the fear in his eyes, a fear I couldn’t shield him from. He was just a child and I was supposed to protect him. But I couldn’t protect him from this. Not when we were locked up like this.I couldn’t protect him from that Devilish man.He turned his head
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