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Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 67
Luna Two days had passed since the press conference.The buzz hadn’t completely died, but it had dulled into background noise. It doesn't make my chest tighten like it did before. Maybe because I was getting used to it. Or maybe because Hardin had made it his mission to protect me from every angle.He’d pulled strings, made calls, and somehow managed to silence the ugliest headlines before they had the chance to breathe. The ones questioning my intentions, our marriage, my worth. The attacks still came, but they didn’t sting the way they used to. Not when I knew the truth. Not when I had him.I smiled faintly as I pressed my stethoscope to Mrs. Ellory’s chest, listening to the steady beat of her heart. She smiled back at me weakly, her pale fingers brushing over mine with quiet gratitude.“You’re glowing,” she whispered, eyes twinkling. “Love looks good on you.”I gave a small laugh, biting my bottom lip. “Is that your diagnosis?”She nodded slowly. “One hundred percent certain.”Jus
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 66
HardinThe engine of my private jet faded as we touched down in New York. Luna’s silence only grew louder beside me. Her fingers twisted around each other in her lap, her gaze fixed out the window though I could tell she wasn’t really looking at anything.She was nervous. And I didn’t blame her.I reached over, covering her hands with mine, letting my thumb glide across her knuckles. “You don’t have to do this alone,” I said quietly. “I’ll be right there.”She looked at me then, her lips curved in a tight, almost grateful smile. “I know.”The car was already waiting as we stepped onto the tarmac. I kept a hand on her lower back, guiding her into the vehicle. The moment the door shut behind us, she exhaled deeply like she’d been holding her breath the whole time.I had already told her we’d be heading straight to the hospice. The press conference had been arranged—Rachel had confirmed it. Everything was in place. Except Luna’s peace of mind.As we pulled out of the airport, I watched
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 65
LunaI avoided Hardin the entire day.He didn’t come after me when I walked out this morning—and I wasn’t sure if I was relieved or disappointed by that. Maybe both.I’d spent most of the day on the phone with Rachel, trying to focus on anything but the ache pressing on my chest. She’d been doing her best to calm me down, assuring me the hospice hadn’t received any negative backlash. Yet.But the comments online… they were brutal.“Of course she married a billionaire. Who wouldn’t?”“Another gold-digger with a sob story.”“Bet the hospice was just a cover. She knew what she was doing.”I scrolled until my thumb went numb, and even then, I couldn’t stop.Each lie chipped away at me. Each twisted perception made my skin crawl. How could people who didn’t even know me be so cruel?I was just… hurt. Tired. And scared of what this meant. For the hospice. For us.By late afternoon, I curled up by the window with a blanket, watching the city from behind the glass. My phone buzzed again. Rach
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 64
LunaExploring Mexico with Hardin had been a dream. The lights, the music, the colors—everything felt like magic wrapped in warm night air. How Hardin eld my hand through crowded streets, made me laugh over overpriced souvenirs, and whispered things that made my cheeks heat.But something had been off.It started subtly—how his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes, the way his jaw would clench when he thought I wasn’t looking. I’d asked him earlier if he was okay. He’d said he was fine.Now, as we stepped back into the villa, the air a little too quiet around us, I tried again.“You sure you’re okay?” I asked, kicking off my shoes and walking up behind him as he loosened his shirt. “You’ve been a little… distant.”He turned to face me, gave a tired smile. “Just exhausted, Luna.”I cocked a brow. “Says the man who made mouth earlier about how I’d be the one exhausted tonight.”A flicker of amusement crossed his features, and he stepped closer. “I can still do that,” he murmured, voice low
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 63
HardinI could still taste the rage. Even now, as the soft night air of Mexico rolled in through the open windows of our room and Luna’s filled the space, that moment—that moment—played on loop in my mind.Her body falling against me. The way her eyes rolled back. The panic that clawed up my throat. I wasn’t prepared for that. I’d seen blood. Death. Betrayal. But nothing—nothing—compared to the feeling of watching her collapse in my arms like her soul had slipped away.And when the doctor said poison?I snapped.I didn’t think. I didn’t hesitate. I just moved. I found Ronan before he could make it out of the venue. I didn’t need proof—I knew him. I knew how deep his cruelty ran, and this time, it wasn’t business. It was personal.I beat the hell out of him. His guards tried to pull me off. They failed. I remember his arm snapping under my grip. His leg crumpling beneath one solid kick. Blood smeared his collar and teeth, and all I could see was Luna’s face—unconscious, cold.I would’
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 62
LunaMy eyes fluttered open slowly, the light stinging just a little. My vision cleared. The first thing I felt was the warmth of a hand wrapped tightly around mine. Hardin.Seated right beside the bed. He looked like he hadn’t gotten enough sleep. His hand gripped mine like he was scared to let go.“Hardin…” I croaked.Relief flooded his face. “Baby… hey,” he whispered, quickly leaning in to brush my forehead with a kiss. “You’re awake.”I winced as a dull throb shot through my head.“Easy,” he said, gently pushing me back. “You’ve been through a lot. Just… take it slow.”I ignored him and forced myself to sit up anyway, groaning softly. “How long have I been out?”He hesitated, looking like he didn’t want to answer. Then said, “Two days.”My jaw dropped. “Two days? Are you kidding me? I’ve been sleeping for two whole days?! What in the hell—?”Hardin’s grip on my hand tightened, calming. “You passed out right before we got to the car,” he began. “I rushed you back to the villa, call
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 61
LunaThe gala event was going smoothly—well, as smooth as it could with Hardin attached to my side like a second skin. Just like he promised, he hadn’t let me out of his sight for a second. I didn't mind. Not when I could see how uneasy he was.His eyes were locked on one man across the hall.He was well-dressed and commanded attention like he owned the entire room. People hovered around him, offering handshakes and tight-lipped smiles, clearly trying to stay in his good graces. And from the way Hardin’s jaw kept tightening, I knew this wasn’t just business tension. This was personal.I took a long sip of my drink and leaned closer to him. “Why don’t you just go talk to him?” I asked softly, my voice barely heard over the quiet hum of classical music. “You’ve been watching him for a while now.”Hardin didn’t even blink. “I’m waiting for the right time.”I followed his gaze again and chewed on my bottom lip. I’d never seen him like this. He looked… haunted. Like there were ghosts danci
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 60
HardinThe bar was quiet and expensive—just how I liked it when handling things that weren’t meant to reach the public. I sat across from the CFO of one of my foreign divisions, my drink untouched as I scanned the document in front of me.“You’re telling me the transfers started two weeks ago?” I asked.“Yes. The rival firm funneled the funds through dummy accounts. They tried to disguise them as client payouts, but we traced them.”I clenched my jaw. “How much?”“Just under half a million. But that’s only what we’ve confirmed.”A humorless chuckle escaped me. “They’re bolder than I thought.”I leaned back in the leather booth, rubbing a hand over my jaw. I’d been expecting something. Competition always got nasty when you stood at the top. But going after client trust funds? That was a declaration of war.“Freeze the accounts. And get our legal team on standby,” I said. “If they want to play dirty, we’ll bury them cleanly.”“Yes, sir.”I stood and adjusted my watch. I hadn’t even touc
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 59
LunaI still couldn’t believe I was on a private jet.A whole private jet. Like, who just casually owns one?Hardin DeVante, apparently.When I asked him about it, he said, “I have more money than you can imagine,” like it was nothing. Just like that. As if he hadn’t already shocked me yesterday by coming home with a mountain of shopping bags.He’d gone behind my back and bought everything—heels, gowns, casuals, even lingerie. And when I asked why he didn’t take me, he said, “Because you’d stop me.” And he wasn’t wrong.I turned in my seat and looked at him. He was typing away, eyes glued to the screen of his laptop, brows slightly furrowed like the world depended on whatever he was doing. He hadn't said much since we boarded, just a soft kiss and a "Get comfy" before diving into work.I nudged his arm. “Are you going to ignore me for the whole flight?”He didn’t look up. “I’m not ignoring you. I’m working.”I narrowed my eyes. “Same difference.”That earned a small smirk from him. “
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