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Chapter 651
Gerald raced through the halls of the estate, his heart pounding with a ferocity that matched the urgency of his steps. He burst through the door to Ava's room, his breath ragged, his eyes scanning every corner.She was there, lying peacefully on the bed, her chest rising and falling in the steady rhythm of sleep. The soft glow of the bedside lamp cast gentle shadows across her face. She looked so fragile, so vulnerable. So precious.Gerald didn't wake her. He simply stood guard by the window, his eyes fixed on the darkness outside, his hand resting on the weapon at his hip. He would not let Seraphina get to her. He would not let anyone take away the woman he loved and the child they had created together.His mind raced with thoughts of Seraphina—the threat she had made, the coldness in her voice. He knew she was capable of terrible things. He had seen what she could do when she was driven by pain and revenge. And now, she was driven by both.But Gerald was driven by something stronge
Chapter 650
Ava sat in the sterile white examination room, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. She had been feeling off for weeks—tired, nauseous, her body sending signals she had been too busy to interpret. She had assumed it was stress. The long hours, the pressure of her cases, the constant tension of being part of the O'Connor circle. But when the doctor had suggested a test, she had agreed, just to be sure.Now she sat, staring at the ultrasound image in her hands, her mind reeling."You're three weeks gone," the doctor had said, her voice warm with congratulations. "You're going to be a mother."Ava's breath had caught in her throat. She had opened her mouth to speak, but no words had come. The doctor had smiled, placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, and left her alone to process the news.Now, sitting in her car in the hospital parking lot, Ava stared at the grainy image. The tiny shape, barely visible, was unmistakable. A life. A new life. Her and Gerald's life.Tears streamed down her
Chapter 649
The morning after the attack, Gerald was already at work.He had set up a temporary command center in the estate's study, spreading out photographs, bullet fragments, and maps across the large oak table. His jaw was tight, his eyes sharp, his focus absolute. The attack on Flynn and Priya had been personal—he could feel it in his bones.He examined the bullet fragments under a magnifying glass, noting the markings, the caliber, the precision of the shots. This wasn't the work of a random thug. This was a professional. Someone who knew exactly what they were doing.Gerald traced the shooter's escape route, following the trail from the hotel room to the fire escape, through the alley, and into the city's labyrinthine streets. The shooter had been careful, but not careful enough. Small details—a footprint in the dust, a discarded glove—told Gerald that this was someone who had done this before.He spent the afternoon interviewing hotel staff. Most of them had seen nothing, heard nothing.
Chapter 648
Priya's heart pounded, her breath coming in ragged gasps. "Who—what—"Flynn's eyes darted toward the window, his mind racing. "Someone's targeting us. We need to move."They crawled across the floor, keeping low, as another bullet shattered the mirror above the dresser. Glass rained down around them, sharp and glittering.Flynn grabbed his phone, his fingers shaking as he dialed. "Chance—we're under attack. The hotel on Fifth. Get help."He didn't wait for a response. He ended the call and pulled Priya toward the bathroom, the only room without windows.They huddled together in the dark, their breaths ragged, their hearts pounding. Priya clung to Flynn, her voice barely a whisper. "What do they want?"Flynn held her close, his jaw tight. "I don't know. But I'm not letting them get to you."***The hotel room was chaos.Chance pushed through the door, Wilfreda close behind him. His eyes swept the room—bullet holes in the walls, shattered glass glittering on the floor, the headboard spl
Chapter 647
Philip walked out of the bar, the cool night air hitting his face. Gary's question lingered in his mind, but he pushed it aside. He couldn't afford to think about Susan right now. His focus had to be on Julia. She was the one he loved. She was the one he had to fight for.He pulled out his phone and stared at her name in his contacts. He wanted to call her, to hear her voice, to beg her for another chance. But he knew he had to be patient. He had to prove himself through actions, not words.He pocketed the phone and walked toward his car, his resolve hardening. He would win Julia back. He would spend the rest of his life making up for his mistakes. He wouldn't let fear or doubt stop him.***Flynn and Priya walked hand in hand toward the cinema. The night was warm, the streets lit with the soft glow of streetlamps. Flynn had planned everything carefully—the movie, the dinner, the hotel room he had booked for them afterward. He wanted tonight to be perfect. He wanted to reconnect with
Chapter 646
Steven and Friedrich slipped out of the cottage just as the first shadows began to move at the edge of the treeline. They didn't look back. They didn't slow down. They climbed into the car, and Friedrich started the engine, his hands steady despite the urgency thrumming through the air.The car roared to life, and they sped away, leaving the safehouse behind. Steven's eyes were fixed on the rearview mirror, watching as the cottage disappeared into the distance. He let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding."We made it," he said quietly.Friedrich nodded, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. "For now. But they'll be on our tail soon. We need to get back to the estate and figure out what's in that box."Steven didn't need to be told twice. He opened the box, his hands trembling slightly. Inside, nestled among old photographs and folded letters, was a leather-bound journal. Helsin's handwriting covered the first page.Steven's throat tightened as he opened it, his eyes scanning
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