Chapter: Chapter 9“Start talking, Isabella. Names, faces, everything.”I sat on the leather chair, legs crossed tight, while Damien loomed over his desk like a judge ready to hand down my sentence. The office smelled of old books and fresh blood from the chaos outside.“Okay,” I said, rubbing my hands on my jeans. “There was this guy at my gallery show three weeks ago, tall, maybe forty, expensive watch. He said his name was Victor. He bought two of my paintings and asked about my family over drinks afterward.”Damien’s eyes narrowed. “Victor what?”“He didn’t give a last name.” I shrugged. “I thought he was just another rich guy trying to flirt. He asked what my dad did. I told him imports and exports, big shipments sometimes. That’s it, I swear.”Damien leaned forward. “What exactly did you say about the shipments?”I closed my eyes, trying to remember. “I said something like ‘Dad gets really excited when a big one comes in. Says it’s going to change everything.’ I was proud, okay? I didn’t know
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Chapter: Chapter 8“You,” he spat. “Your father died cursing your name, he said you betrayed him.”My blood turned to ice. I stared at the bleeding man Rico held up. His face was bruised, one eye swelling shut, but the hate in his stare burned straight through me.“What the hell are you talking about?” I stepped forward, the gun still heavy in my hand. “I barely spoke to my father! How could I betray him?”The man laughed, blood bubbling on his lip. “Liar. Marco told us everything before they put bullets in him, you gave information, you talked to the wrong people.”Damien moved beside me like a shadow, his voice came out low and deadly. “Explain now, before I let Rico cut out your tongue.”The man coughed and glared at Damien. “Why should I tell you anything, Voss? You’re the one holding Marco’s daughter like a pet.”Rico punched him in the stomach. The man doubled over but kept talking. “She knows what she did. Ask her about the gallery, ask her about the man who came asking questions about her
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Chapter: Chapter 7Damien tossed a gun on the bed beside me and moved toward the door. “They’re inside the house now.”“Wait!” I grabbed the cold metal, heart slamming against my ribs. “Don’t leave me here with this, I’ve never shot anything in my life!”He paused at the door, gun already up. “Point and pull the trigger, aim for the chest, don’t hesitate.” His grey eyes locked on mine for one second. “Lock the door after me. Now.”He slipped out. I rushed forward and turned the lock with shaking fingers, the click sounded too loud in the sudden quiet.I backed away from the door, holding the gun with both hands. It felt heavy and wrong. Shouts echoed from downstairs, a man screamed, then a single gunshot cut it short.“Come on, Isabella, think,” I whispered to myself. I moved to the corner beside the bed, where I could see both the main door and the connecting one to my old room.Footsteps pounded in the hallway outside, fast. It started getting closer.“Isabella!” Lena’s voice shouted through th
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Chapter: Chapter 6Damien reached the window in two quick steps, gun raised.“Get down on the floor,” he snapped at me without looking back.I slid off the bed and dropped to my knees, heart pounding in my throat. “Is it them again? Are they shooting?”“Quiet.” He pulled the curtain back just enough to look. Another shot cracked through the night. This one sounded closer, like it hit the side of the house.“Rico!” Damien called out, voice sharp. “Report!”Heavy footsteps pounded down the hall. The door burst open and Rico stepped in, breathing hard, his scar looking darker under the low light. “Two shooters at the tree line, boss. They’re testing the guards. Not a full attack yet.”I stayed low, pressing my back against the side of the bed. “Why won’t they just leave? I told them I’m staying.”Rico glanced at me. “Words don’t mean shit to them right now. They think Damien is using you.”Damien cursed and lowered his gun a little. “Take three men and push them back. I want them gone before sunris
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Chapter: Chapter 5Damien pulled me through the connecting door into his room, his grip firm on my wrist. The sound of gunfire still popped outside like angry fireworks that wouldn’t stop.“Stay low,” he ordered, shutting the heavy door behind us and locking it. His room smelled like him, dark wood, gun oil, and that sharp cologne. A massive bed sat against one wall, a desk covered with papers and laptops on the other.I yanked my arm free. “Your room? You think I’m sleeping in here with you while people shoot at the house?”He moved to the window, peeking through a small gap in the heavy curtains. “You’re sleeping where I can protect you. End of discussion.”I stood in the middle of the room, fists clenched. “This is crazy. I talked to those men like you wanted. I lied for you. Now you’re dragging me into your bedroom?”Damien turned around. The cut on his cheek had stopped bleeding but it made him look even more dangerous. “Those men out there don’t care that you lied. They want blood, yours or m
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Chapter: Chapter 4Gunshots cracked outside like fireworks gone wrong. I pressed my back against the wall, heart hammering so hard I felt dizzy.“Come on, come on,” I whispered, pacing the room. The locked connecting door stared back at me. I could hear boots running in the hallway and men shouting orders. A loud bang hit the main door to my room. I jumped.“Isabella!” Lena’s voice came through, urgent. “Open up. It’s me.”I rushed over and unlocked it. Lena slipped inside fast, carrying a small black bag. She locked the door again behind her.“What’s happening out there?” I asked, voice shaking. “Are they here for me?”Lena nodded, breathing hard. “Three cars. Moretti loyalists. They say Damien’s holding you against your will. They want you out now or they’ll burn the place.”I laughed, but I was nervous. “Burn the place? With me inside?”“People do stupid things when they’re desperate.” She opened the bag and pulled out a dark hoodie and jeans.“Change quickly. Boss wants you ready to move if th
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