Chapter: ~ 115Chapter 115: Revealed Secrets.~ Gwen ~"Both," he replied bluntly. "But mostly to other werewolves.""Why on earth would a werewolf want to purchase something that is literally a deadly poison to their own kind?" I asked, completely confused by the logic."I assume some of them buy it for an extreme form of self-defense, or as leverage," Leon sighed, running a hand over his face. "Honestly, I don't ask many questions. I just provide the supply, and they hand over the cash." He paused, looking out toward the main path. "But the last time I attempted to make a handoff, the campus security and local deputies caught me in the act. They confiscated the entire batch of wolfsbane, and I ended up sitting in a cell at the police department for two solid days before my folks finally came through with the bail money. That’s the real reason you haven't seen my face on campus for a while."I let out a heavy, stressed sigh, looking at him with genuine concern. "But Leon, you had to know that traff
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Chapter: ~ 114Chapter 114: Revealed Secrets.~ Gwen ~"Yates is acting incredibly weird today. Did you see the way he just completely shut down and bolted?" Elodie asked, turning her head to watch Jerome jog across the grass to catch up with the retreating hockey captain."Yes, I did," I replied, forcing a look of mild puzzlement onto my face. "It was honestly so strange.""Come on, let's go find Gideon," she said, pulling on my arm.I nodded and followed her lead. In reality, the main reason I had agreed to tag along with Elodie to meet her boyfriend in the first place was because my calculations told me we would cross paths with Yates. I wanted to see the look on his face after last night, to ensure my plan was actively working its way under his skin.We located Gideon near the entrance of the athletic wing and made our way over to the campus cafe. We spent a good hour sitting by the windows, drinking coffee and making casual conversation. Once the small talk started to loop, I excused myself fro
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Chapter: ~ 113Chapter 113: The Guilt.~ Yates ~I looked over at my best friend, feeling a sudden wave of appreciation. "I'm sorry, man. I guess I just got a sudden case of cold feet.""Hey, it happens to the best of us. We're good," he said with an easy smile."We're good," I nodded, clearing my throat."Come on, let's get back out there and finish the session. Coach Red is going to slide into the box any minute now, and we need to show him we’ve mastered those new breakaway moves," he said, standing up and settling his helmet back into place."Yeah, let's do it," I agreed, reaching for my gear. "Hey, Jerome?"He paused, turning back toward the bench. "Yeah?""Thanks, man. I really needed to hear that," I said."Anytime, brother. I've always got your back," he gave me a firm, supportive nod before skating out toward the center of the ice.I forced myself to push every lingering thought of Gwen and Fanny out of my mind. I strapped my helmet back on, gripped my hockey stick firmly, and skated out to
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Chapter: ~ 112Chapter 112: The Guilt.~ Yates ~The entire time we were out on the ice the following afternoon, my head was completely somewhere else. No matter how many times Coach Red shouted directions from the glass, my mind kept drifting right back to the previous night. Gwen and I had crossed the line again. I had spent days trying to convince myself that our first encounter in the gymnasium locker room was just a momentary lapse in judgment, an isolated mistake that would never happen a second time. But now that we had done it again, right there on her bedroom mattress and her study desk, that excuse felt entirely hollow. I had actively cheated on Fanny.A heavy wave of bad feelings settled deep in my stomach, but even with the regret weighing me down, I couldn't deny the memory of her touch. I still wanted to hold her. I still wanted to feel her lips against mine, and the memory of sinking into her warm wetness was driving me completely insane. She was absolutely incredible. The raw passion
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Chapter: ~ 111Chapter 111: A Night Full of Passion.~ Gwen ~He leaned back over the bed, straddling my hips as his mouth recaptured mine. While his lips distracted me, his hand slid down between my thighs, his long fingers accurately finding the hem of my panties and peeling the fabric down my legs until we were both completely naked.Yates slid his hand down between my legs, his fingers sliding against my sensitive folds, instantly finding the slick, hot moisture gathering there."Damn, Gwen," he muttered, a dark, satisfied smirk touching his lips as his fingers slicked through the wetness. "You’re already completely soaked for me."A loud moan escaped my lips in response. He pulled his hand away, using his knees to push my thighs wide apart. Reaching down to the pocket of his discarded jeans on the floor, he fished out a small square foil packet, tearing it open with his teeth before quickly rolling the protective rubber condom over his hard length. Once he was secure, he settled back between my
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Chapter: ~ 110Chapter 110: A Night Full of Passion.~ Gwen ~Yates remained completely frozen by my closet, his chest rising and falling in the dim light of my bedroom. He waited for me to speak, his dark eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that seemed to grow stronger with every passing second. The silence stretched between us, thick and demanding, until the pressure became too much to handle."A zester," I blurted out, the random word slipping from my mouth before I could even stop it.Yates blinked, his eyebrows drawing together as a thoroughly confused expression crossed his face. "What did you just say?""I came over to your house because I needed to borrow a kitchen zester," I lied, quickly sitting up in bed and pulling my legs up to my chest to anchor myself. I glanced past his shoulder, noticing for the first time that my window pane slid completely open. He had scaled the side of the house and slipped inside in total silence. "I was sitting downstairs thinking about baking a fresh lem
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Tastes Like Damn Chocolate
At seventeen, Tiana’s world shatters when a cruel twist of fate forces her into marriage with Nikolai Toriaga — the arrogant heir to a billion-dollar coffee empire and the same boy who made her life hell in high school.
For eight long years, she endures the cold silence and lovelessness of the Toriaga household. But in secret, Tiana earns a PhD in Business Administration and quietly becomes a billionaire, investing her allowance in cryptocurrency and major company shares.
When Nikolai’s father dies, Tiana assumes the marriage is over. The man who forced it is gone, and so is the reason for Nikolai to stay. Her fears are confirmed when he shows up to the funeral with a world-famous model on his arm, while Tiana remains his estranged wife.
Determined to reclaim her life, she steps into the spotlight, taking a job at Lancaster Group — a global chocolate brand — and reconnects with Ryan Lancaster, a former classmate who once secretly adored her.
She expects the long-overdue divorce papers, but instead, Nikolai starts coming home… watching her, wanting her. When she finally confronts him, he fiercely responds, “There’s no way we’re getting a divorce, Tiana.”
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Chapter: Chapter 170Chapter 170That Night - Master BedroomAfter the guests had left and Pascal had been tucked into bed and Georgia had finally surrendered to sleep after protesting the day's disruptions to her schedule, Nikolai and Tiana collapsed onto their bed still wearing their wedding clothes."We did it," Tiana said, staring at the ceiling. "We actually did it.""Got married? Yeah, we did that nine years ago too," Nikolai teased, then yelped as she swatted his chest."You know what I mean. We made it. Through everything, through Eva's manipulation and Indy's lies and the shooting and the trial and all of it. We made it to the other side."Nikolai turned on his side to face her, propping himself up on one elbow. "We did. Against pretty significant odds.""Do you ever think about what would have happened if…" Tiana paused, choosing her words carefully. "If I hadn't had the accident? If I hadn't gotten pregnant with Georgia? If Indy hadn't shot you? Would we have found our way back to each other wit
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Chapter: Chapter 169 Chapter 169 The reception was held under a massive tent on the estate's lawn, with dinner and dancing and all the celebration they'd missed the first time around. As the sun began to set, casting everything in golden light, Sandy stood to give her toast. "I've been dreading this speech," she began, and laughter rippled through the guests. "Not because I don't have things to say, but because I have too many things, and most of them will make me cry." She took a breath, composing herself. "Nine years ago, my brother married Tiana in a ceremony I didn't even know was happening until after the fact." The guests were silent now, attentive. "I watched them struggle for years," Sandy continued. "Watched my brother make terrible choices based on our mother's manipulation and his own fear. Watched Tiana suffer in silence, trying to be the perfect Toriaga wife while being systematically undermined and devalued. And I…" Her voice caught. "I did nothing. I told myself it wasn't my place to
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Chapter: Chapter 168CHAPTER 168 Six Months Later - Velmore Estate Gardens The late spring afternoon was perfect. Tiana stood in the bridal suite of the Velmore Estate's manor house, staring at her reflection in the full-length mirror. The dress was simple but elegant. "You look beautiful," Lyn said from behind her, adjusting the final pins in Tiana's upswept hair. "Absolutely radiant." Tiana smiled at her friend's reflection. Lyn had flown in from New York specifically for the wedding, taking time away from her demanding role at Lancaster Group to be here. Over the past six months, they'd maintained their friendship despite the distance, regular video calls keeping them connected even as their lives had taken different paths. "Thank you for being here," Tiana said, squeezing Lyn's hand. "And for agreeing to carry Georgia during the ceremony. I know wrangling a six-month-old wasn't part of the original bridesmaid duties." "Are you kidding? That baby is an angel." Lyn gestured to where Georgia lay in
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Chapter: Chapter 167Chapter 167 That Evening - Toriaga Residence Tiana arrived home energized despite her exhaustion, eager to tell Nikolai about her new role. She found him in the nursery, assembling the last pieces of the crib they'd put off finishing until closer to the due date. "How did it go?" he asked, looking up from the instruction manual he'd been scowling at. "Sandy was elected unanimously…well, ten to two, but close enough. She's officially CEO and Chairman." Tiana lowered herself carefully into the rocking chair they'd positioned by the window. "And she offered me a job." Nikolai's hands stilled on the crib rail. "What kind of job?" "CEO of Sandy's Care. Her medical foundation. She wants me to run it, to build it into something that really makes a difference for pregnant women who can't afford proper healthcare." She watched Nikolai's face, trying to gauge his reaction. In the past, he would have objected, would have worried about how it reflected on the Toriaga name, or whether it wa
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Chapter: Chapter 166CHAPTER 166 One Week After Sentencing - Toriaga Group Headquarters The boardroom on the sixtieth floor had been completely transformed since Nikolai's reign. Gone were the oppressive dark woods and imposing portraits of stern-faced Toriaga ancestors. Sandy had ordered a complete renovation. floor-to-ceiling windows now flooded the space with natural light, the furniture was modern and collaborative rather than intimidating, and the overall atmosphere felt more like a dynamic tech startup than a stuffy corporate empire. Today, the board had assembled for a historic vote. Sandy stood at the head of the table. Around the table sat twelve board members, a combination of longtime Toriaga Industries executives and new appointments Sandy had carefully vetted for their integrity and vision rather than their willingness to maintain the status quo. Tiana sat in the observer section, her pregnancy making the boardroom chairs increasingly uncomfortable at eight months along. Nikolai had want
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Chapter: Chapter 165CHAPTER 165 Two Weeks Later - Verdict Day The jury deliberated for eight hours. Eight hours during which Tiana, Nikolai, and Sandy sat in a private room adjacent to the courthouse, waiting for word that a decision had been reached. They'd been warned it could take days as murder trials often resulted in lengthy deliberations as jurors worked through complex evidence and legal instructions. But eight hours suggested the jury found the case straightforward. The question was whether that worked in Eva's favor or against her. At 4:47 PM, Amanda Laurie's assistant knocked on the door. "We have a verdict. Judge Andersen is reconvening in fifteen minutes." They filed back into the courtroom which was now even more packed than during the trial, every seat filled with reporters and observers eager to hear the outcome of Velmore's trial of the century. Eva was already at the defense table, looking smaller somehow, as if the weight of the proceedings had physically diminished her. She di
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The Billionaire's Binding Proposal
Kesley Bellamy has perfected the art of sabotaging blind dates — for a price.
When her best friend begs her to scare off yet another setup, Kesley agrees. A thousand dollars to act crazy for an hour? Easy money. She'll chew gum like a maniac, mention her pot-smoking habit, and maybe proposition the guy for good measure. He'll run screaming, and she'll finally fix her dying laptop.
But the man who walks into that restaurant isn't the balding, boring businessman she expected.
He's Niklaus Specter — the devastatingly handsome CEO of SpecterTech. The same company Kelsey just applied to. The same company that's her last hope of breaking into the tech industry as a female developer.
Worse? He doesn't run away. He finds her antics... intriguing.
Now Kesley has three days to transform from "Taraji Gilbert" — the pot-smoking, sex-crazed teacher who just propositioned him — into Kesley Bellamy, the professional data analyst who desperately needs this job.
But Niklaus Specter didn't become a billionaire by missing details. And when Kesley walks into her interview on Monday morning, she's about to discover that some mistakes are too expensive to hide.
Especially when the CEO remembers everything.
A hilarious, steamy romance about mistaken identities, second chances, and the fine line between disaster and destiny.
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Chapter: ~ 265Chapter 265~Niklaus~The grand hall of the new Tech Inn. was filled with so many people, and the bright flashes of cameras. Years ago, this building was just a dream in Kesley’s notebook. Today, it was the headquarters of the most talked-about tech company in the country after SpecterTech. But to me, before SpecterTech I stood near the edge of the stage, leaning against a pillar with my arms crossed over my chest. I was here as a husband. Every time I looked at the giant logo on the wall, Tech Inn. felt a swell of pride so strong it made my chest ache.I watched Kesley move through the crowd. She was wearing a stunning emerald green dress that made her eyes glow. She moved with a confidence that made people stop and stare. She wasn't the shy girl from the small town anymore."You look like you're about to burst, Niklaus," a voice chuckled beside me.I turned to see my father standing there, a glass of sparkling cider in his hand. He looked younger these days, the stress of the past y
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Chapter: ~ 264Chapter 264~Niklaus~The big house was completely silent when we returned from the registry office. I held her hand tightly during the drive, my thumb stroking her new wedding ring. As soon as we stepped inside and locked the front door, I pulled her against my body and kissed her with raw hunger.My hands moved over her curves as our tongues met passionately. I unzipped her delicate white silk dress and let it fall to the floor. She stood before me in just her white lace bra and matching panties. My cock throbbed hard, pressing against her stomach.“You’re truly my wife now, Kesley,” I growled softly against her lips. I quickly removed my own clothes, dropping my shirt, trousers, and boxers. My thick, hard cock stood ready. I lifted her in my arms and carried her upstairs to our large bedroom. The afternoon light streamed through the windows, making her skin glow. I laid her gently on our big bed and took a moment to admire her beauty.I unhooked her bra, freeing her full breasts,
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Chapter: ~ 263Chapter 263~Kesley~The house felt strangely quiet this morning. Taraji and Fred had officially left for their honeymoon yesterday.Niklaus had been acting strange since the moment he woke up. He didn't put on his usual three-piece suit. He didn't pick up his tablet to check the development of the site they are building. Instead, he took the day off. He had a mysterious glint in his eye, a little smirk that told me he was hiding a very big secret."Kesley, love," he said, leaning against the doorframe of our bedroom. "I need you to get ready. I’ve laid something out for you in the dressing room."I walked into the dressing room and gasped. Laid out on the velvet chair was a new dress. It wasn't a heavy, formal gown. It was soft, white, and made of the most delicate silk I had ever touched. It looked like a dream."Niklaus, what is this for?" I asked, looking back at him. "Are we going to a party?""Not a party," he said, walking over to wrap his arms around my waist from behind. He k
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Chapter: ~ 262Chapter 262~Kesley~The sun was shining so brightly today. I stood in the small room at the back of the church, smoothing out the fabric of my bridesmaid dress. It was a soft, elegant color that made me feel like I was part of a dream. But today wasn’t about me. Today was the day Taraji, my best friend, my protector, and the sister I chose for myself, was going to marry the man of her dreams.I looked over at Taraji, and I almost lost my breath. She looked like an angel. Her white dress flowed around her like a cloud, and her veil was so light it seemed to float in the air. She was standing in front of a full-length mirror, staring at her reflection with wide, nervous eyes."Kesley," she whispered, her voice shaking just a little bit. "Is this real? Am I really doing this?"I walked over and took her hands in mine. They were a little cold. "It’s very real, Taraji. You’re about to walk down that aisle and start the most beautiful chapter of your life. You look stunning."Amanda stepp
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Chapter: ~ 261Chapter 261~Taraji~The room was a beautiful disaster. Everywhere I looked, there were rolls of white lace, samples of silk ribbons, and so in. In the middle of all the chaos stood a mannequin wearing my wedding dress. It was simple, elegant, and perfect. Looking at it made my heart do a little somersault. I was actually doing this. I was getting married to Fred.I had made the gown myself. I was the stylist for my wedding."Taraji, if you bite your lip one more time, you’re going to need stitches before the ceremony," a voice teased from the corner.I turned around and smiled at my bridesmaids. Kesley was there, of course, looking radiant as she helped me organize the seating charts. But right next to her was someone I never thought I would see in my circle.Amanda.She was busy steaming the bridesmaid dresses, her face calm. When I had first suggested we include Amanda, Kesley was a bit nervous. We all had a rocky history because of Dan, but Amanda was not a bad person. She had a
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Chapter: ~ 260Chapter 260~Fred~The office was quiet. Niklaus was sitting at his desk, I was opposite him. He was staring at a small, velvet box in his hand, flipping the lid open and shut, open and shut.I stood by the window, watching him. It was strange to see the big intimidating CEO looking so nervous about a piece of jewelry. Well I have been there."I want to do it right this time, Fred," Niklaus said, his voice unusually quiet. He looked up at me, and I saw a vulnerability in his eyes that he only ever showed when Kesley’s name was mentioned. "No lawyers. No witnesses for a signature. No business deal. I want to propose to her properly. Something intimate, just for us. She has been through so much because of me. She deserves this.” I nodded, leaning against the glass. Niklaus sighed, a small smile playing on his lips. "I’ve spent my whole life planning takeovers and mergers, but trying to figure out the perfect way to ask a woman to stay with me forever has me shaking in my boots.""You'
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The Wedding Jilt: Gangster's Revenge Bride
Tony James was the kind of man mothers warned their daughters about.
I never meant to fall for him, especially not after being abandoned at the altar and humiliated on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life.
Michael Sebastine, my ex-lover, ran off with my best friend — and my fortune. But he didn’t just betray me. According to Tony, Michael crossed him too. And Tony James, a ruthless Mexican mafia boss, doesn’t take betrayal lightly.
He offered me a deal: help him track down the man who destroyed us both, and he’d give me the revenge I craved.
What began as a reluctant alliance soon turned into an erotic, intoxicating romance.
Tony was dominant, demanding, and unapologetically powerful. He taught me how to fight, how to manipulate, how to use seduction like a blade.
And in return, I gave him the one thing no one else ever had, TRUST.
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Chapter: Chapter 90: The ProposalChapter 90: The ProposalValerie's POVThe drive to Tony's compound felt different this time. Instead of the nervous anticipation that had accompanied my previous visits, I felt a deep sense of coming home. The gates opened smoothly as my car approached, the guards nodding respectfully as I passed through the checkpoint. The entire estate seemed oddly quiet, almost deserted."Tony?" I called out as I entered the foyer. "Are you here?""I'm here," his voice came from somewhere deeper in the house, warm but carrying an undertone I couldn't identify. "Come to the main reception room.There's a light switch just behind you when you enter. Turn it on."Curious and slightly confused, I made my way down, I felt along the wall behind me until my fingers found the switch Tony had mentioned.The moment I flipped it, the room exploded in color and light.Thousands of fairy lights draped every surface, creating a canopy of stars across the ceiling. Rose petals covered the floor in intricate patte
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Chapter: Chapter 89: New BeginningsChapter 89: New BeginningsOne Month LaterValerie's POVI folded the last of my summer dresses into the suitcase, the familiar routine of packing oddly comforting after everything that had happened.Papa had survived. Three surgeries and two weeks in the hospital, but he'd survived. The bullet had missed his major organs by millimeters, and the doctors said it was nothing short of miraculous. I preferred to think of it as stubbornness, Francesco Newton was too proud to die from a coward's bullet.A sharp knock at the door interrupted my thoughts, followed immediately by familiar voices chattering excitedly in the hallway."Val! Open up! We brought champagne!" Anna's voice rang through the door, accompanied by the sound of someone juggling bottles.I opened the door to find all three of them—Anna, Sofia, and Gabriella—crowded in my doorway with armloads of celebration supplies. Their faces were bright with the kind of excitement that came from good news shared among friends."Look at
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Chapter: Chapter 88: The Moment of TruthChapter 88: The Moment of Truth*Tony's POV*The video was perfect. Crystal clear footage of Salvatore Reyes and Victor Mendoza sitting in Francesco Newton's reception room, asking for "the phone" that Valerie had supposedly stolen in violation of "mafia conduct." Their hesitation, their nervous glances, their obvious lies—all of it captured in high definition from multiple angles."This is it," I whispered to Valerie as I prepared the secure broadcast to the underground networks. "This is the evidence that clears my name and exposes them for what they are."My fingers hovered over the send button of my encrypted communication system. The same network that had been used to spread lies about my involvement in Senator Valdez's assassination would now carry the truth. The irony wasn't lost on me."Are you sure about this?" Valerie asked quietly, her hand finding mine. "Once we send this, there's no going back.""There's already no going back," I replied. "They came here to threaten you,
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Chapter: Chapter 87: The Negotiation Chapter 87: The Negotiation*Mr. Newton's POV*I stood in the main reception hall of my estate, watching through the tall windows as an unmarked sedan approached the circular driveway. My security team had already confirmed the identities of the passengers—Victor Mendoza and Salvatore Reyes, two men whose presence at my home could only mean one thing: desperation.The timing was no coincidence. Just as we'd agreed, Tony and Valerie were positioned in the CCTV monitoring room, multiple cameras and recording devices capturing every angle of the conversation that was about to unfold. If these men were here to threaten my daughter or negotiate under false pretenses, I wanted irrefutable evidence of every word spoken."Don," Marco, my head of security, spoke quietly into his radio. "The subjects have exited their vehicle. Two men, no visible weapons, but they're moving like professionals."I nodded, straightening my tie with deliberate calm. In my world, appearances mattered as much as ac
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Chapter: Chapter 86: The UltimatumChapter 86: The Ultimatum*Victor's POV*Salvatore stepped over Hassan's body with casual indifference, his expensive shoes tracking blood across the hotel room carpet. Behind him, his men maintained their positions, weapons still drawn, ready to eliminate any remaining threats. The air was thick with gun smoke and the metallic smell of death."Victor," Salvatore said, his voice carrying the calm authority of a man who was used to being obeyed without question. "I left you alive for a reason."I struggled to my feet, every muscle in my body aching from Hassan's beating and the terror of the past few minutes. My legs felt like water, barely able to support my weight, but I forced myself to stand as straight as possible. Showing weakness to a man like Salvatore was suicidal."I appreciate it," I managed to sat while recovering from the tremble that I was going to die."This wasn't a rescue," he confirmed. "This was damage control. Hassan Al-Rashid was becoming a complication, asking too
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Chapter: Chapter 85: The DilemmaChapter 85: The Dilemma*Tony's POV*Valerie had fallen asleep curled against my good side, her breathing steady and peaceful in a way that made me almost forget about the pain radiating through my ribs. Victor's phone lay on the nightstand like a loaded weapon, containing all the evidence I needed to prove my innocence. But holding the truth and being able to use it were two very different things.I stared at the ceiling of the elegant guest room, my mind racing through the implications of what Valerie had given me. The messages between Victor and Salvatore were damning, clear proof that I'd been framed for Senator Valdez's assassination. The financial records showed payments, timing, coordination and everything needed to expose the conspiracy.But who would believe it?The mafia community operated on reputation, on relationships built over decades, on trust that was earned through blood and violence. I'd been branded a traitor, a man who'd sold out his principles for political gain.
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