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Brayden leaned back against the leather seat of his car, his jaw clenched as he spoke into the earpiece. “Inez, launch a frontliner attack on Desmond,” he ordered.

His voice was calm but carried an unmistakable edge.

“Force him to run. Make it look like he has a way out, but do not let him escape completely. I want him desperate, looking for a place to hide.”

“Yes, boss,” Inez’s voice crackled through the line. “I’ll make sure we execute it well.”

Brayden ended the call, shifting gears as he sped toward his next destination.

He had already chosen his battleground—an abandoned construction site on the outskirts of the city. It was the perfect setup, an isolated structure with enough space for an ambush.

As he reached the site, he parked a short distance away and stepped out of the car. The night air was cool, carrying the scent of damp concrete and dust.

The building stood like a skeletal frame against the dark sky, its walls unfinished, the floors lit
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  • Beneath The Billionaire’s Mask: Chasing The Nanny   109

    Luca took a slow step forward, raising his hands in surrender, his dark eyes locking onto Inez’s. “Inez, I swear to you—I never betrayed Brayden, you, or this family. If I had, would I be standing here right now?” His voice was even, but frustration burned beneath it.Inez’s jaw was tight, her grip firm on the gun pointed at his forehead. “That’s exactly what a traitor would say.”Luca exhaled sharply, keeping his voice steady. “You think I planned this? That I let them take me? I was captured! The guy you saw wasn’t me—he wore a mask. They jumped me when we were tailing Darla. They tied me up, beat me half to death. I barely made it out alive.” His eyes darted toward Brayden, who was dragging Desmond toward the car. “You really think I would sell him out? After everything?”Inez didn’t lower the gun. Her finger hovered dangerously close to the trigger. “And yet, they knew exactly where Penelope was. Exactly when to strike.”Luca clenched his fists, his bre

  • Beneath The Billionaire’s Mask: Chasing The Nanny   108

    Brayden’s grip on his gun tightened as he watched Desmond press a knife against the throat of the little boy. His eyes immediately flickered to Penelope, and his breath caught in his throat. The boy had her face—the same delicate yet well-defined features, the same soft curve of her lips. Even the frightened expression in his wide eyes mirrored Penelope’s exactly. There was no mistaking it.Desmond smirked as he saw the realization dawn on Brayden’s face. “Ah, I see you’ve finally noticed.” He tilted his head slightly, pressing the blade closer to the boy’s throat. “The resemblance is uncanny, isn’t it? This boy is hers, no doubt about it.”Penelope was shaking, her wide, terrified eyes locked on the child. “Please,” she gasped, her voice cracking with desperation. “Don’t hurt him. I will do whatever you want, just don’t hurt my son.”Desmond’s smirk widened. “Oh, I know you will, Penelope,” he said, his voice dripping with amusement. He then turned his sharp g

  • Beneath The Billionaire’s Mask: Chasing The Nanny   107

    Brayden leaned back against the leather seat of his car, his jaw clenched as he spoke into the earpiece. “Inez, launch a frontliner attack on Desmond,” he ordered. His voice was calm but carried an unmistakable edge. “Force him to run. Make it look like he has a way out, but do not let him escape completely. I want him desperate, looking for a place to hide.”“Yes, boss,” Inez’s voice crackled through the line. “I’ll make sure we execute it well.”Brayden ended the call, shifting gears as he sped toward his next destination. He had already chosen his battleground—an abandoned construction site on the outskirts of the city. It was the perfect setup, an isolated structure with enough space for an ambush.As he reached the site, he parked a short distance away and stepped out of the car. The night air was cool, carrying the scent of damp concrete and dust. The building stood like a skeletal frame against the dark sky, its walls unfinished, the floors lit

  • Beneath The Billionaire’s Mask: Chasing The Nanny   106

    Brayden barely glanced up when the door to the hospital room opened, his sharp gaze fixed on Penelope as she lay on the hospital bed. Her breathing was even, her face serene, but the bruises on her arms and the healing wounds across her skin served as a painful reminder of what she had endured. The soft glow of the television illuminated the room, casting flickering images of the breaking news across the walls. It was official—Haylee and Desmond’s empire had crumbled.The police had not only arrested everyone on-site but had also recovered vital deleted documents from Desmond’s system. The damning evidence laid bare their darkest secrets—corruption, blackmail, and a network of criminal activities stretching further than anyone had anticipated. The anchor’s voice rang through the quiet room.“It has been confirmed that Haylee and her husband Desmond were involved in illegal dealings, blackmail, and coercion. Law enforcement officials have seized all their

  • Beneath The Billionaire’s Mask: Chasing The Nanny   105

    The flashing lights of police sirens illuminated the blood-stained ground as officers swarmed the building, apprehending everyone on site. Brayden stood at a distance, his arms crossed, watching as Desmond’s remaining men were dragged out one by one, their hands bound behind their backs. Some resisted, struggling against the officers, but the weight of their crimes left them with no escape.The police moved quickly, securing the scene while investigators combed through every inch of the hideout. A few officers headed toward the back rooms, where Desmond’s computers and personal belongings were located. Brayden observed as one officer plugged a small device into Desmond’s system, his fingers moving rapidly over the keyboard. Moments later, he straightened up, exchanging a glance with his colleague.“We’ve recovered deleted files,” the officer muttered, his voice sharp with intrigue. “It’s worse than we thought.”Another officer peered at the scree

  • Beneath The Billionaire’s Mask: Chasing The Nanny   104

    Brayden’s vision was clouded with rage as he scanned the chaotic room, his breath ragged, his body battered and aching, but none of it mattered. Not the pain, not the blood dripping from his own wounds. All he could see was Desmond. All he could hear was the torment in Penelope’s muffled sobs and the weak, barely audible cries of Anya. His hands tightened around the whip he had just picked up—a cruel, vicious weapon with small blades embedded along its length. It was perfect.Without hesitation, he lashed it forward, wrapping it around Haylee’s body before she could react. The sharp edges bit into her skin, and she let out a piercing shriek, her arms flailing. Her body jerked as she struggled against the tightening grip of the whip, her eyes wide with terror. Before she could make another sound, Brayden yanked her forward with all his strength. The force sent her crashing into the guards who had just rushed into the room, knocking them backward like

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