2026-04-15 13:59:08That evening, the gala hall shimmered with gold chandeliers and polished marble floors. Conversations hushed as they entered.
Svetlana wore a long, black, body-hugging dress with a diamond-shaped open back that cascaded gracefully to the floor. Smoky makeup framed her eyes, and her hair was swept to one side. Xavier’s hand rested lightly at the small of her back—not gripping, but guiding and claiming. Cameras flashed, and
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47. Zayne’s wedding
Xavier watched the footage as his tailor fixed his suit. In the video, Liam was in his car, looking everywhere on high alert. He watched with no emotion whatsoever.“All done, my lord.” The tailor bowed and left the room.Thomas came into the room and whispered something in Xavier’s ear. After placing the gun and loading bullets, he left the room.The drive to the venue was silent. Zayne was sitting in front of Xavier in the limo, a little anxious.“We can just run,” Xavier joked, making Zayne smile and laugh a little.“Really, dude? You say this now?” he joked back.“I just thought of it now. It didn’t cross my head earlier.” Xavier smiled a genuine one.“Well, it’s too late now.” Zayne acted sad.“No, it’s not. Just tell me, even at the altar, and we are out,” he joked.“Really? Let me think about it.” They both laughed.The car stopped, and they got out, heading inside where they met Fanny and Creek, who
46.Masks of cruelity
A couple of days passed. Even in the office, he was cold and aloof, speaking only when he wanted something specific.Zayne’s wedding was in two days, hence Xavier’s behaviour was a little justified. It was a day like no other. Xavier was home along with Thomas. Krasavitsa was in the study, reading, having her wine, relaxed, when something caught her eye. It was some of Xavier’s men walking past the door.They stopped in front of it, one on the left side and one on the right. She stood up, going back to her room. Xavier was increasing security to a point where she felt uncomfortable. First, it was the number of bodyguards, then outside security checks, then came the taster who tasted their food before they ate it.Now, it was guards outside her door. Taking her wine glass and book, she walked out of the room, only to be blocked by the guards.“We are sorry, mistress, you can’t leave the room,” one spoke.“And why is that?” she asked, perpl
45.The scent of copper
The next morning, Xavier stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his tie. He pulled his coat over his shoulders. He had dressed the wound because he didn’t want to stain his white shirt.He walked with an aura that was no longer merciful. It was as if all his resolve had vanished when one of his enemies grew bold enough to enter his house. Pulling his leather gloves over his hands, he walked downstairs.Lia was sitting down for breakfast with Krasavitsa next to her. Two helpers were stationed by their side. Xavier walked up to Lia, kissing her forehead before his eyes lingered on Krasavitsa for a moment.“I must go now. Mother is coming to pick you up in an hour, be ready.”“But brother, you said you would not leave today for work,” she complained, placing her phone down.“There are some things I must deal with today, but I will come early and rest like you instructed,” he tried convincing her.“I don’t want to leave you here whe
44.Where mercy ends
My head spun. Dizziness filled my view, and I staggered forward. Hands held my fall.It was her hands, firm around my waist. The blinding lights of the villa blinded my view completely before I slipped into darkness. The next thing I knew, I was on something soft. My head was resting on something soft as well. My bed? How did I get here? I remembered her hugging me, a gun in her left hand.“He was waking up,” Zayne’s voice filled the room. I opened my eyes slowly, adjusting to the light in the bright room.“Xavier.” It took me a few minutes to adjust before I tried to sit up, perching on the headboard. A sharp pain shot through my back.“Wait, Xav, don’t try to sit up,” Zayne said again, hands forward, trying to help. I held out my hand, stopping him from coming closer. I placed my hands behind my back where it hurt. My fingers were stained with blood. My blood. I furrowed my brows, not understanding when I got shot. Did she shoot m
43.The hidden hand
Only one week had passed so far. Xavier had been busy and occupied, but at night he checked his tablet, reviewing footage from the day. He had asked Thomas to place cameras everywhere so he could see what was happening in the villa. Thomas was one of the men standing watch, keeping an eye on her—just being there to assist her with anything she needed. Lia came on day four; she didn’t want to leave even when asked nicely. She kept complaining that their parents didn’t give her enough freedom. They had gone shopping and out for drinks with Krasavitsa’s friends after she returned from work. Lia spent her days with her friends; she invited them over but couldn’t go out due to the rules set by Krasavitsa. It was another night. More than twelve days had passed, and Xavier would be returning soon. Krasavitsa was downstairs making herself and Lia a snack because they were too lazy to cook. The chef had already left, and they couldn’t call him back. Sh
42. Enemies within reach
During dinner, Xavier kept checking his phone again, just like the day before. Krasavitsa was seated to his left, four chairs away. She had started getting used to his presence around, but she still kept her guard up at all times.“I’m going out of the country for two weeks. You will stay here if you want. Lia is coming over—though I don’t know for how many days,” he said, standing up and adjusting his jacket.Clad in a blue three-piece Milano suit, he looked strikingly dashing to her.“Where are you going?” she asked.“Somewhere to handle business. You can call Lydia over or have your friends come. Do whatever you want—you have the cards. Anything to keep yourself busy besides work.”Then his expression darkened slightly.“But don’t talk to Creek. That’s the only rule. Don’t even contact him.”His tone was firm, leaving no room for argument.So he didn’t see the note, she thought in relief. He didn’t mention it, so he must not have seen it. She
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