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Chapter 113
Gary’s eyes fluttered open to a soft, golden glow spilling across an unfamiliar ceiling. It took a moment for his vision to adjust, but when it did, the details only deepened his confusion.The ceiling wasn’t ordinary plaster—it was a hand-painted mural, clouds and gold-leaf scrollwork intertwined like something lifted from a Renaissance palace. The walls were panelled with rich mahogany, the kind that gleamed under the light of an ornate chandelier. In the far corner, velvet drapes the color of deep wine hung from floor to ceiling, shutting out any trace of the world beyond.He sat up slowly, his body heavy, his head pounding with a dull, throbbing ache. The bed beneath him was impossibly soft, layered with silk sheets that whispered under his movements. Everything in the room reeked of money—old, deliberate money. This wasn’t some hotel. This was a private place, curated down to the last gilded detail.And he had no idea how he’d gotten here.Memory came back in fragments, jagged
Chapter 112
“My mother’s company,” Chloe began, her voice low, “has been drowning in debt—massive debt. Over six hundred million dollars.” She glanced at Chance, gauging his reaction, but pressed on before she could lose her nerve. “I only just found out. The Bernards—Charles Bernard in particular—have been circling like vultures. They want to take over Regal Motors, fold it into their empire. And I have less than seventy-two hours to come up with the money or…” Her voice faltered. “…or it’s gone.”Chance’s lips parted, but no words came out immediately. His gaze searched hers, and there was no judgment there—only the quiet, steady weight of someone who understood the pressure of impossible deadlines.Wilfreda spoke first. “Six hundred million?” she asked, her tone disbelieving, but not unkind.The debt was massive, and there was no doubt about that. Six hundred million dollars isn't just some peanut snack pocket money, and on a more serious note, it wasn't the kind of money that any one could ra
Chapter 111
"Hey," Chloe greeted, as she approached Wilfreda, unsure of what she would have to say now that she was already here.She had thought it was a good idea to say hi to Wilfreda, but she wasn't so sure anymore.“Chloe,” Wilfreda greeted, looking up, her voice low but steady. “When did you get here?”“I got here not quite long. You know..., came to pay my respects,” Chloe said, her tone equally measured. “Gary and I… we weren’t close. But Chance has lost someone important. That matters.”Wilfreda’s gaze lingered on her for a moment, searching her face. Then she gave a small nod. “That’s… thoughtful of you.” She hesitated, glancing toward the far end of the hall where Julia was speaking quietly with Philip. There was this awkward silence between them like both were searching for words to utter. Chloe took her seat by Wilfreda's side, the awkward silence stretching longer like two strangers who were just meeting themselves for the very first time."I...I..." both ladies stuttered simultan
Chapter 110
The news cycle moved fast, but this time, it felt like the world had slowed to a crawl.It wasn’t speculation anymore. It wasn’t a vague report of “possible casualties” or “unconfirmed identities.” The airline had released the official passenger manifest, and Gary’s name was there in black and white.Gary Banks.Seeing it on the screen felt like a punch to the chest.Julia had covered her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears she didn’t try to hide. Chance stood behind her, hands curled into fists, his mind refusing to reconcile the neat lettering on the list with the loud, quick-tempered brother he’d known his whole life.The pain was nothing that he could describe. They didn't even get the opportunity to reconcile their differences before this inevitable happened.In a way, a feeling of guilt washed over him that he could have also been a reason why Gary had decided to leave. If only he had told Gary about the marriage certificate and didn't keep it a secret from him, he probably woul
Chapter 109
The familiar antiseptic scent of the hospital ward washed over Chloe the moment she pushed open the door. Her steps slowed as her eyes caught sight of the bed where her mother lay.Margaret Martins was awake. Her head rested weakly against the pillow, her eyes fixed on the muted television in the corner, though Chloe doubted she was really watching. The faint rise and fall of her chest was a fragile reassurance after the panic of the past twenty-four hours.A nurse in light-blue scrubs was adjusting the IV drip at the bedside, scribbling something on a clipboard. Chloe stepped inside, the file still clutched under her arm.“Can we have a moment?” she asked gently.The nurse glanced at her, then at Margaret, before giving a small nod. “Five minutes. Don’t tire her out too much.” With that, she slipped out, closing the door softly behind her.Silence hung between them for a moment, broken only by the rhythmic beep of the heart monitor.Chloe moved to the side of the bed and took her mot
Chapter 108
The early afternoon sun beat down on the marble steps outside Regal Motors’ headquarters, gleaming off the tinted glass doors behind Chloe. She hugged the file to her chest, her mind still running through the confrontation inside, each word replaying like an echo she couldn’t shake.She checked her phone for the third time, and still no sign of the cab she’d booked. The app showed it “en route,” but the little car icon on the map hadn’t moved for ten minutes.Her heel tapped impatiently against the stone. Seventy-two hours. The clock was already ticking, and she couldn’t waste time standing here.A low hum of an engine pulled her attention to the curb. A sleek black Bentley Mulsanne rolled to a stop beside her, its paint so polished it mirrored the sky. The back window glided down with effortless smoothness.Charles Bernard sat inside, one arm resting lazily on the door frame, that faint smirk still etched on his lips. “Miss Martins,” he drawled. “Need a lift?”Chloe’s grip on the fil
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