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Chapter 9

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Ezra sat on the plush leather couch in his dimly lit office, the soft glow of the television reflecting off his sharp features. The news broadcast droned on in the background, but his focus was on the woman lying unconscious in the bedroom next to his.

It was Omar who had insisted he watch the report. The screen showed an elderly nun in an interview, her face etched with worry.

"She's been missing for weeks now," the nun said, her voice trembling. She was a kind and quiet girl. She was always so polite and grateful. She never spoke of enemies. I helped raise her along with my sisters in the orphanage. We only want her to come home safely."

Ezra exhaled through his nose and turned off the TV. So, someone had reported her missing. That was expected. But what truly disturbed him was what the nun had said-Louelita had no known enemies.

That was a lie.

Someone had tried to kill her.

And Ezra intended to find out who.

Omar, his right-hand man, remained standing by the doorway, his expressio
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    “Don’t you dare try to follow, or I swear, I’ll end this woman right in front of you!” the man threatened, his voice edged with steel as he slowly backed away, dragging Louelita with him, his arm locked tightly around her throat in a backward chokehold.“Damn it! I can double or even triple your pay! Just let go of my woman!” Ezra barked, his voice low and dangerous, gripping his own gun tightly despite the searing pain of his wound. His vision blurred momentarily, but his resolve remained unshaken.The hired killer barely flinched at Ezra’s offer. Men like him lived by a twisted code—an unbreakable palabra de honor. They always completed their assignments, no matter how long it took. And this job? It should have been finished months ago. Lolita should have been dead.What the assassin failed to realize, however, was that by laying his hands on Louelita, he had already signed his own death warrant. Ezra would make sure his agony was drawn out. He would suffer before he died.“Boss!” P

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    “Is that how you greet your mother after twenty-five long years?” The woman’s voice dripped with sarcasm, her lips curling into a taunting smile. The statement made Ezra’s jaw clench tightly, his grip on Louelita's hand growing rigid. His entire body radiated fury, muscles coiled like a predator ready to strike.Lolita could feel the tension crackling around them like a storm about to break. She knew that this woman—Ezra’s mother—was a threat to their plans. Every fiber of her being screamed at her to calm him down before things spiraled out of control. She squeezed his hand gently, silently pleading for him to maintain his composure.“If you already knew how I’d react to your presence, you wouldn’t have dared to come here.” Ezra’s voice was dangerously low, each word laced with venom.By now, the surrounding guests had begun to take notice of the tension building between them. The atmosphere in the grand ballroom had shifted, crackling with unease. Ezra’s men stood on high alert, the

  • Behind Him   Chapter 33

    “Are you sure about this, Ez?” Louelita asked nervously, pacing back and forth in the grand suite. Her hands kept adjusting the intricate folds of the gown she was wearing, a nervous habit she couldn't suppress.The woman was draped in a stunning modern Filipiniana-style black ball gown, its fabric cascading elegantly to the floor, adorned with exquisite gold beading that shimmered under the soft lighting. Every stitch of the dress had been carefully designed to complement the regal presence she was about to command. Around her neck and ears gleamed a set of diamond jewellery, gifts from Ezra. He had provided her with everything she could ever need, and though she still struggled to accept the extravagance, she couldn’t deny the beauty of it all.Their outfits had been meticulously coordinated—her gown perfectly complementing Ezra’s sharp black tuxedo, making them look like royalty about making a grand entrance.The entire setup was complete. Tonight was the night their plans would un

  • Behind Him   Chapter 32

    The harassment from her parents has happened multiple times now. Again and again, they kept showing up, beseeching, pleading, and trying to manipulate her into giving in. Louelita was exhausted. She was so tired of facing them, tired of hearing their desperate excuses, especially now that they were practically on their knees, groveling to avoid prison. Ezra stood in front of her, as usual, his imposing figure shielding her from the two wretched people who had the audacity to call themselves her parents. His sharp, icy stare bore into them, utterly unimpressed by their theatrics. It was a Sunday morning, a time when most couples would be enjoying a peaceful moment together. But not them. Not when these people refused to let her be. “We don’t want anything to do with you two.” Ezra’s voice was calm, but the venom in his tone was unmistakable. “For people like you, jail is the best option. You only have yourselves to blame for selling and using drugs.” He rolled his eyes in disgust.

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    Ezra and his men arrived at the exact location where Louelita was being held. His movements were swift and determined as he stepped off his plane, which he had independently piloted, barely touching the ground. His entire aura was dark, radiating an ominous presence that sent shivers down the spines of his men. Rage consumed him, his entire body trembling from the sheer force of his fury.When Ezra was this enraged, rational thought was beyond him. His men knew better than to meet his gaze, moving swiftly to execute his orders without hesitation. They took their positions, each prepared for the bloodbath that was about to unfold. Omar and the Alessio siblings were present as well. Though wounded from previous battles, the Alessio brothers had insisted on coming. They needed to atone for their past failure to protect Ezra and Louelita.“I want every single person involved in running this auction dead,” Ezra ordered coldly. His voice was void of emotion, but the weight of his words made

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  • Behind Him   Chapter 27

    Inside the orphanage, Louelita’s guards remained vigilant. They were under strict orders from Ezra—protect Louelita at all costs. The atmosphere inside was lively, with children laughing and running around as they received toys and food from her. Their eyes sparkled with joy, their small hands clutching onto the gifts like precious treasures. Seeing their excitement warmed Louelita’s heart.She was disguised as always. Today, she wore striking blue contact lenses, a large mole strategically placed on the right side of her nose, and a wig that framed her delicate face. Despite the disguise, she carried herself with elegance, effortlessly interacting with the orphans as if she belonged there.Yet, inside, Louelita was struggling to keep her emotions in check. She had to bite the inside of her cheek to suppress the overwhelming urge to cry. She had never expected to see these familiar faces again. Walking into this place had been a gamble, and her heart pounded with anxiety at the though

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