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Chapter Forty-Eight “Simon Stone,” Victoria said again, her voice sharp and cutting through the silent standoff between the two men. “May I ask what exactly you’re doing here? At my company? In my private garage?”She moved slightly, positioning herself between them—not blocking Ethan, but clearly establishing herself as the primary party in this conversation.“This is private property. You’re trespassing.”Simon’s eyes finally left Ethan’s face, shifting to Victoria with that same unsettling smile. “Am I, though?” he asked conversationally. “I was under the impression that B Corporation conducts business with all manner of Boston’s elite families. Are we not potential business partners?”His tone was mocking, clearly enjoying her discomfort.“And besides,” Simon continued, his gaze flickering back to Ethan briefly before returning to Victoria, “I simply wanted to pay my respects to Boston’s most formidable businesswoman. And perhaps meet some of her… interesting associates.”The way
Chapter 47
Chapter Forty-SevenEthan Cole leaned casually against the sleek black car in the underground garage, checking his watch periodically as he waited for Victoria Chen to arrive. They had their usual morning routine—drive together to B Corporation, start the workday coordinated and efficient.Yesterday, his plan had been straightforward: get her safely to the company, then go about his day handling dangerous business without including her in the details. Keep her protected, insulated, safe.But yesterday’s conversation had changed everything.He sighed heavily, his mind working through how best to approach the situation and repair whatever damage his secrecy had caused. Things would definitely be awkward between them this morning unless they addressed it directly. The tension would hang between them like a heavy fog until one of them found the courage to clear the air.He pulled out his phone, scrolling absently through messages while his thoughts remained elsewhere. He had an important
Chapter 46
Chapter Forty-SixEthan Cole stepped out of his car in the underground garage and pulled out his phone, quickly typing a text to Victoria Chen:"Just arrived back at the building."Victoria was already in her penthouse suite, preparing for bed after a long day. Ethan had left hurriedly earlier in the evening, telling her only that he needed to handle something important. Now that he'd returned, he wanted her to know he was back safely.He pocketed his phone and walked to the private elevator, pressing the call button. The doors slid open smoothly, and he stepped inside. But then he froze, his finger hovering over the button panel.Should he go see her first? Before heading to his own suite?The thought came unbidden but insistent. He genuinely wanted to go to Victoria Chen's penthouse—just to see her face, to be in her presence for a few minutes. But what excuse did he have? What reason could he possibly give for showing up at her door this late?He stood there contemplating for a lon
Chapter 45
Chapter Forty-FiveNight had descended fully over Boston, darkness blanketing the city except for the countless lights twinkling from buildings and streetlamps. On the outskirts of the metropolitan area, far from the gleaming downtown towers, an abandoned warehouse came into view on a stretch of desolate land.But "abandoned" was deceptive. The structure was anything but neglected.The warehouse was extensively and suspiciously secured—far more than any legitimate abandoned property should be. CCTV cameras were mounted on every corner, every angle, providing comprehensive surveillance coverage. Armed guards were stationed throughout the perimeter. And inside, dangerous operations were being conducted far from public scrutiny or legal oversight.This was Ethan Cole’s private interrogation facility—one of several such locations he controlled throughout the city.Ethan and his right-hand man, Draven, walked toward the warehouse entrance. Several guards immediately straightened to attenti
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Chapter Forty-FourTwo severely battered men lay tangled together on the cold asphalt of a deserted highway on Boston's outskirts. Blood trickled from numerous wounds on their bodies, creating small dark pools beneath them. Their shirts were torn to shreds, the fabric scattered in pieces across the pavement. They looked completely lifeless, as though every ounce of vitality had been beaten out of them.A dark SUV suddenly pulled up not too far from where they lay, its tires crunching on loose gravel. Several men climbed out quickly, their movements efficient and coordinated."I'm certain it's them," one of the men said immediately, recognition flashing across his face as they rushed closer to examine the bodies. "The description matches exactly.""He's right," another confirmed, crouching down to check for vital signs. "The two guards who disappeared instead of reporting back to the mansion—it's definitely them."The head of their search
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Chapter Forty-ThreeEthan Cole walked through the prison’s familiar corridors, his mind automatically reminiscing about his time here. Three years of his life had been spent within these walls—three years that had broken him down and built him back up into something far more formidable.He recognized the familiar places, the routines, the sounds, and the smells that had once defined his entire existence. Guards and corrections officers he encountered along the way immediately bowed respectfully as he passed. They physically trembled and shook with visible fear as they demonstrated their deference. Their reactions were visceral, instinctive.Everyone in this facility knew exactly who Ethan Cole was now. He was no longer just another inmate, another number in the system. He was the bearer of the legendary Phoenix Ring—the symbol of ultimate authority in Boston’s underground power structure. He wasn’t an ordinary man to be treated carelessly or dismissed. He wasn’t like them, wasn’t like
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