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Chapter 19

Penulis: SassyEmpress
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Luna

I barely made it past the front desk when I saw Rachel leaning against the door to my office with her arms crossed and a knowing look in her eyes.

Great.

"Hey," I greeted casually, hoping to just breeze past her like nothing happened. "You've been waiting long?"

"Not long enough to miss that dramatic exit you pulled earlier." Her tone was light, but her brows were raised, waiting.

I offered a weak smile, already pushing the door open. "That? It was nothing."

Rachel followed me in before I could shut her out. "Nothing?" she repeated, closing the door behind her with a click. "Luna, that was Hardin freaking Devante. He marched in like some scene out of a mafia film, stared you down, and pulled you out of the restaurant like you were his property."

I let out a soft groan, dropping my bag on the chair. "Rachel, seriously, don't make this a thing."

"Oh, it's already a thing." She folded her arms. "You didn't even try to pretend it was a coincidence. So now I'm asking—what the
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    Luna"Where is he?" I muttered under my breath, glancing at my phone screen again.Hardin had told me for the millionth time that he was on his way, but it’s been almost half an hour now. I knew he’d freak out when he gets here—Hardin didn’t like surprises, especially ones that involved anything remotely emotional or vulnerable. But even if he threw a fit, I didn’t care. I had vowed to make things right, and I was going to do that, with everything in me.The phone buzzed again. His name lit up the screen.“My tire got a patch,” he said quickly before I could even speak, his voice rough like he’d been cursing out the entire road. “But I’ll be there soon.”I rolled my eyes, ready to vent, but my gaze landed on the man sitting quietly across the table. He looked… fragile. Hands resting on his lap, eyes darting around the restaurant like he didn’t know what to do with himself. Confused. Afraid. Nervous. And he had every right to feel that way.I swallowed the irritation and smiled instead

  • Bound To The Kingpin   Chapter 76

    LunaIt’s been two days since I sat across from Hardin and showed him the truth I uncovered—the photo, the files, the history of a man he barely remembered but could never truly forget. And even now, standing in the sunlit hospice garden with a clipboard in hand, my mind still drifts back to that moment. To the way his voice cracked when he said he didn’t want to see his father. And the way I nodded… but didn’t really accept it.Because I know Hardin.And I know when he says he doesn’t want to, he really means he doesn’t think he can handle it.I’ve been working extra shifts at the hospice lately, not because I have to, but because it gives me a sense of balance. After the whirlwind of the past few days, I need something grounding. The patients—many of whom are nearing the end of their lives—have this calm acceptance about them. It humbles me. Puts things in perspective.Miss Genevieve, who loves humming old jazz tunes even when she forgets the lyrics, held my hand earlier and told me

  • Bound To The Kingpin   Chapter 75

    HardinI took a slow sip of my coffee, letting the bitterness ground me as my eyes flicked to the clock again. Almost nine. Alice had said Luna wouldn’t be long. But she hadn’t told me where she’d gone, and that alone had my nerves wired.I wasn’t used to not knowing where she was. The headache from last night still pounded behind my eyes, dull but persistent, like a reminder of everything I’d tried to drown in the bottle. Alice had made me something for it—her version of a hangover cure—and I forced myself to drink it, even if the taste was vile.But Luna… she hadn’t been here when I woke up. That quiet, empty space beside me in bed had done more damage than the alcohol ever could.She had stayed. Even after everything I told her—everything I had spilled like broken glass across the floor—she stayed. And yet, here I was, feeling like something was slipping through my fingers again.I tapped my fingers against the mug, a restless rhythm. I tried calling her earlier, but it rang once

  • Bound To The Kingpin   Chapter 74

    Luna“Are you sure you’ll be okay?”Alice’s soft voice broke through the silence as I adjusted the collar of my coat, my hand briefly brushing against the buttons while I nodded.“Yes,” I said, offering a reassuring smile. “I just want to make it to his office before he leaves. His secretary said his flight is by ten. I should be back before Hardin even wakes up.”Alice folded her arms, still watching me with concern, her hair pulled into a messy bun like she’d just rolled out of bed—and maybe she had. But her eyes held warmth as she whispered, “I’m really proud of how both of you are going out of your way to protect each other. This kind of love… it’s rare, Luna. It’s unique.”I smiled faintly, though it didn’t quite reach my chest. Truth be told, I hadn’t slept a wink last night.After Hardin poured everything out—the truth, the heartbreak, the scars—he’d drifted off, finally surrendering to the weight of alcohol and exhaustion. I stayed up, watching him sleep, the rise and fall of

  • Bound To The Kingpin   Chapter 73

    LunaI paced around the living room, my fingers trembling as I checked my phone again. Hardin still wasn’t back. At first, I didn’t think much of it — I just went to bed, expecting to feel his presence beside me. But when I woke up from an unexpected doze, the spot next to me was cold and empty.The clock blinked past 2 a.m. His number wasn’t going through either. Panic started creeping in. This wasn’t like him. Something was wrong.I grabbed my phone again, trying one more time to call him. Still nothing. My heart hammered louder, and I sank onto the couch, biting my lip to stop it from trembling.Alice appeared from her room downstairs, rubbing her eyes, clearly surprised to see me still up. “Luna, why aren’t you asleep yet? What’s going on?”I looked up at her. “Hardin isn’t back yet.”Her sleepy eyes widened. “What? Have you tried calling him?”I shook my head. “Yes but his number isn’t going through.”Alice frowned, “Have you tried calling anyone else? Theo, maybe?”I blinked, su

  • Bound To The Kingpin   Chapter 72

    HardinWe were back in the city less than twelve hours, and already I was planning to break into a house like some desperate thief. Except this wasn’t just any house. It was Marcello’s father's estate. And the safe we were going after might carry the answers I’ve been chasing my whole damn life.Marcello stood across from me in the dimly lit warehouse. The air smelled like oil and dust, but it was private. Secure. Trusted men surrounded us, eyes sharp, lips sealed.“You’ll go in through the back,” Marcello said, pointing at the layout spread across the table. “That’s the old entrance the staff used before he had it sealed off. I had it reopened last month. Quietly.”“And you’re sure the safe’s still in his study?” I asked, arms folded tightly over my chest.“It’s where he keeps all the real shit—documents, records, files he doesn’t want anyone to see. I’ve only seen him open it twice in my life, but I know how to get it done.”I stared at the blueprint. “You’ll be inside?”Marcello no

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