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Chapter 16: Kellan 's fate

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Arden ran and ran, his legs burning, chest tightening with every step. He didn’t dare look back. The only thought in his mind was escape. If he slowed down, they would catch him. If he stopped, it would all be over.

When he was finally sure no footsteps followed, Arden slowed down and bent forward, hands resting on his knees as he tried to catch his breath. His heart thumped wildly in his chest, sweat dripping down his face. He raised his head and looked around.

It was dark. Not the gentle darkness of a quiet night, but the heavy, suffocating kind. The streetlights in this part of town were broken, their glass shattered long ago. The only light came from the pale moon above.

Arden swallowed hard. He had no phone. No money. No place to go. He hugged his small bag tightly against his chest, the bag that carried all he owned, and for a moment he felt completely helpless.

Then one name came to his mind: Kyle. He knew if he could just make it to Kyle’s house, he would be safe.

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  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 128

    Arden bounced onto the bed and exhaled deeply. The mattress dipped under his weight as his body finally relaxed. He stared up at the ceiling for a few seconds, letting the quiet of the room sink in. Lunch with the family had gone better as he had a full time gist with Ryder’s mom and Asher. After spending some time downstairs, Arden had excused himself and come upstairs to rest. His body felt tired, but his mind felt light. He turned his head to the side and spotted his phone resting on the lampstand. “That’s right,” Arden muttered. “I haven’t called Kyle.” He leaned forward, picked up the phone, and dialed Kyle’s number. It rang twice before the call connected. “Hey, buddy,” Kyle said from the other end. “Kyle, I did it,” Arden said immediately. He could hear the happiness in his own voice. “You did what?” Kyle asked. “What did you do?” “I told Ryder the truth,” Arden said. “And guess what? He didn’t hate me. He didn’t shout. He didn’t do any of the things I thoug

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 127

    Arden woke up the next morning, his eyes meeting the familiar ceiling dimly lit by the warm glow of the bedside lamp. He exhaled slowly, turning to his side—but the space beside him was empty. Ryder was gone. A slight pang of worry settled in his chest. He quickly sat up and looked around the room. Where could he be this early? Before his thoughts could spiral further, Ryder stepped out of the walk-in closet. The moment their eyes met, a smile spread across Ryder’s face as he walked toward the bed. When he reached Arden, he leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. “Good morning, Ardey,” Ryder said softly. “Good morning,” Arden replied, his voice low, almost a whisper. “Did you have a good night’s rest?” Ryder asked, tilting his head slightly. Arden nodded. He couldn’t deny the fact that he had slept well. Not that he usually had trouble sleeping, but tonight felt different. There was no heaviness pressing down on his chest, no lingering guilt. A weight he hadn’

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 126

    Ryder opened his eyes as he heard the door open. Corner stepped into the office quietly. The moment his eyes fell on Ryder sitting on the couch with Arden asleep in his arms, his steps slowed. Arden’s head rested against Ryder’s chest, his breathing calm and even, one arm loosely wrapped around Ryder’s waist. Corner immediately understood he had come at the wrong time. He bowed slightly and turned to leave. “I am sorry, Boss. I will come back later,” Corner said softly. “No need,” Ryder replied. Corner stopped and nodded, turning back fully. His expression shifted from hesitation to focus. “Boss,” Corner said, lowering his voice, “since we are about to release Derek, what should we do with his father?” Ryder did not answer immediately. His gaze dropped to Arden’s face, peaceful in sleep, so different from the broken expression he had worn earlier. Ryder’s hand moved instinctively, gently stroking Arden’s hair. “Don’t release Derek yet,” Ryder said calmly. His voice was quiet

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 125: You Were Just A Victim…

    The world seemed to stop. Not just the world alone, but Ryder’s world too. Arden heaved softly as he felt his heart pounding fast against his chest, each beat louder than the last. His breathing was uneven, shallow, as though the air around him had suddenly become too heavy to breathe in. At that moment, Arden felt something lift off his chest, yet the relief did not come. Ryder’s hands were no longer gripping his arms, no longer holding him in place. Arden’s eyes stayed glued to the floor, fixed on the space between their feet, because he could not bring himself to raise his head. He was afraid. Afraid of what Ryder was thinking. What is he thinking of me now? Is he disgusted? Does he see me the way Carlos used to? Does he think I am cheap… dirty… a whore? The thoughts came fast, one after the other, each one sharper than the last. Arden swallowed hard, his throat burning as he struggled to keep himself together. The silence stretched on to the extent that it became unbearable

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 124

    Ryder stood up the moment he noticed it. The fear and the sadness.They were both there, heavy and unmistakable in Arden’s eyes. It was the kind of look that told Ryder one thing clearly—whatever was on that video was really something he should know about.Ryder didn’t hesitate. He walked closer and placed both hands firmly on Arden’s shoulders. His voice dropped into a whisper, steady and reassuring.“Alright,” he said. “I won’t watch it.”Arden’s breath hitched. His lips trembled as he nodded, but the fear in his eyes did not fade.“Then… then I will have to delete it myself,” Arden said.Ryder studied him for a moment before answering. “Only if you tell me everything,” he replied calmly. “Only if you tell me why you’re like this.”Arden swallowed hard. His hands were shaking as he picked up the phone. He stared at the screen like it was a weapon pointed directly at his chest.With a slow movement, he pressed delete.The phone slipped from his fingers and landed softly on the table.

  • HEIR OF PAIN   Chapter 123

    After a long while, Kyle finally came, and they had a full day of lectures before they were able to leave the faculty. By the time the last lecture ended, Arden felt both mentally and physically drained. As usual, the guards opened the car door for him. Arden stepped inside while Kyle waved at him from a distance. “Text me when you get home,” Kyle shouted. Arden nodded and closed the door. As the car pulled away, his smile slowly faded. His mind drifted back to the conversation he had with Daylen earlier. Arden sighed and leaned his head against the seat. After a moment, he brought out his phone and dialed Ryder’s number. The call was picked on the first ring. “How is my Ardey doing today?” Ryder asked warmly. Arden smiled softly. “Doing well. And you?” “If you’re doing well, then I’m doing well too,” Ryder replied. Arden chuckled. “Can I come over to your office today?” “Of course,” Ryder said. “But I’m quite busy today.” “That’s fine,” Arden replied quickly. “I

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