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Chapter 53: The Choice
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His Forbidden Guard Chapter 58: The Impossible Request
Victoria Kane rarely showed up unannounced.So when Leonard's assistant buzzed at 2:47 PM to say his fiancée was in the lobby demanding to see him, Leonard knew something was wrong."Send her up," he said, closing the financial reports he'd been reviewing.Victoria entered his office three minutes later, closing the door firmly behind her. She looked polished as always, navy suit, hair perfect, but her eyes were sharp with concern."We need to talk," she said without preamble."About?" Leonard asked carefully.Victoria pulled out her phone and set it on his desk. On the screen was a series of photos. Leonard at Lovers Point. Daveson's car in the same parking lot, timestamped one minute apart. Both vehicles leaving within minutes of each other.Leonard's blood ran cold. "Where did you get these?""A contact of mine in private security flagged them," Victoria said. "Apparently someone's been surveilling you, Leonard. Professional grade. And they're shopping these photos around to see if
His Forbidden Guard Chapter 57: The Private Investigator
James Morrison had been in the investigation business for twenty-three years.He knew when someone was hiding something.And Leonard Heyden was definitely hiding something.Morrison sat in his car across from Heyden Industries headquarters at 7:15 AM, watching Leonard arrive with his new security detail, Marcus Chen, replacing Daveson Roarke two days ago.The switch had been sudden. Lissa Heyden's orders.Which meant she suspected her son of something and wanted eyes on him that weren't compromised by personal attachment.Morrison had been surveilling Leonard for five days now. The pattern was consistent: arrive at office by 7:30, work until 6 or 7 PM, return home, work more in his private office until midnight or later.No more late-night drives. No more unexplained absences.Either Leonard had figured out he was being watched, or his mother's reassignment of his security had accomplished its goal.Morrison's phone buzzed. A text from his associate, Diane, who was covering the estate
His Forbidden Guard Chapter 56: The Separation
Daveson was reviewing security footage in the estate office when Marcus appeared in the doorway at 10:17 AM."Got a minute?" Marcus asked, his expression apologetic."Sure," Daveson said, pausing the feed.Marcus closed the door behind him. "I just got word from Mrs. Heyden. There's been a change in security assignments."Daveson's stomach dropped. "What kind of change?""I'm taking over as Mr. Heyden's primary detail. You're being reassigned to full-time estate security."The words hit Daveson like a physical blow."When?" he managed."Effective immediately," Marcus said. "I'm sorry, man. I know you and Mr. Heyden had a good working relationship."Had. Past tense."Did Mrs. Heyden say why?" Daveson asked, already knowing the answer.Marcus shifted uncomfortably. "She said something about wanting fresh eyes on Mr. Heyden's security protocols. But between you and me? I think she's noticed you two are close. Too close, maybe.""We're professional," Daveson said automatically."I know,"
His Forbidden Guard Chapter 55: The Watchful Eye
Lissa Heyden didn't believe in coincidences.She stood in her home office at 7:42 AM, reviewing James Morrison's first surveillance report on her son, and every instinct she'd honed over thirty years in business was screaming that something was off.Subject departed estate at 9:17 PM. Drove to Lovers Point scenic overlook. Remained in vehicle for approximately 53 minutes. No visible contact with other parties. Returned to estate at 11:28 PM.Lovers Point.Alone.For nearly an hour.Lissa set down the report and pulled up the estate's security logs from last night. Leonard had entered through the front door at 11:35 PM. Seven minutes after Morrison clocked him returning.She scrolled back further.Daveson Roarke had entered through the side entrance at 11:29 PM.One minute after Leonard's return.Lissa's jaw tightened.Morrison's report said Leonard was alone. But the timing was too perfect. Too coordinated.She picked up her phone and dialed Morrison."The report says my son was alone
His Forbidden Guard Chapter 54: The Careful Dance
The estate was dark when they pulled through the gates at 11:35 PM.Leonard parked in his usual spot, killing the engine but not immediately moving to get out."We go in separately," he said quietly. "Five minutes apart. You first, through the side entrance. I'll use the front."The return to strategy. The necessary distance.Daveson hated it, but he understood."Okay," he agreed.Before Daveson could open his door, Leonard caught his wrist."Check your phone in ten minutes," Leonard said. "The encrypted app."Daveson nodded, then slipped out of the car and headed for the side entrance.The house was quiet. Most of the staff had gone home for the night. Only Marcus would still be on duty, and he'd be in the security office, not patrolling.Daveson made it to his room without encountering anyone. Closed the door and leaned against it, exhaustion hitting him all at once.The past few hours had been emotionally draining. The confrontation with Leonard. The drive to Lovers Point. The tent
His Forbidden Guard Chapter 53: The Choice
Leonard didn't deny it. Couldn't deny it."I'm choosing both," he said finally. "I'm trying to navigate a situation where I need the company's resources to fight my mother, but I also need to protect you from her scrutiny. And I'm doing a terrible job of balancing it."Daveson turned to look out at the city lights below. "You hurt me, Leonard. These past five days, I've never felt more alone. I'm carrying your child, dealing with symptoms I don't understand, and the one person who's supposed to be going through this with me is treating me like a stranger.""I'm sorry," Leonard said, and his voice cracked slightly. "Daveson, I'm so sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought creating distance would keep you safe.""Safe from what? Your mother? Leonard, she's going to figure it out eventually. The pregnancy won't stay hidden forever. And when she does find out, wouldn't it be better if we're together? If we're united instead of fractured?"Leonard was quiet for a long moment
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