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"To what do I owe this late night visit, Mr. Charles?" Lucien asked, his voice bellowing as he descended the stairs. "I supposed we no longer have business between us."The middle aged man in an undersized suit jacket seated on the sofa in the living room jolted up immediately like his seat was suddenly on fire. "Mr. Black." He started in a timid tone. "Pardon me for the impromptu visit but I am in great need of your help."Lucien paused, the corner of his lips lifting into a smirk. "Help?" He repeated as if the word were foreign. "I don't render such a service." He said, resuming his walk. "Maybe you should explain what you mean by that.""I need you to lend me money." The man said, his eyes flickering as he held Lucien's gaze. "I promise to pay back in four months."Lucien chuckled deeply, settling onto the sofa, hands spreading across the armrest. "How much are we talking about?""Thirty million. No, thirty five million. Or it would be better if you could give me fifty instead.""M
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The temperature in the room was low. So low that she could still feel the cold even with the blanket pulled over her body. The remote control for the air conditioner rested on the vanity table a few steps away but she had no energy to retrieve it.A loud yawn escaped Elena's mouth as she turned to her side. Her eyes widened at the realization of what she had just done.The food.Still untouched. She swallowed hard, staring at the tray. The soup must have gone cold by now. She slowly peeled her gaze from it, shifting her attention to the suitcases on the floor. One lay open with clothes spilling through.Her thumb lifted to her lips and she nibbled on it. She had never been messy with her clothes and hated to see her things out of place. A walk in closet was a door away yet she wouldn't unpack. Unpacking meant she had accepted the terms of Lucien Black.A loud noise rose from her stomach, cutting off her thoughts. She sighed softly, her gaze returning to the tray. She had to eat someth
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"We have a mole amongst us." James said, driving through the estate gates. "There's no logical explanation for the leaked information.”"I highly doubt that." The huge man seated opposite the driver's side countered. "The man purchased his flight by selling off his surviving belongings. I don't think he could afford to pay for information. Besides, none of the men would be willing to jeopardize his life for peanuts.""Park at the front garage." Lucien's order came from the back seat, interrupting both men."Yes, Boss." James answered.As the car diverted its route, Lucien's eyes darkened, shadowed by something unspoken as his gaze fixed on the window, staring into the darkness.There must indeed be a leak somewhere. He had never once gone through such a struggle to recover his money. Debtors who attempted to flee the country without clearing their loan was a recurring occurrence. But a debtor threatening to expose his personal information to the authorities after hours of pursuit — th
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Elena's gaze followed the car leaving the front yard through the slightly parted curtains, her heart thudding loudly against her chest. She had to act fast now that he was gone.She slid the glass window open. A gust of wind brushed against her face. Her eyes traveled downward to the terrifying height below. It was her only exit but it was dangerous. Too dangerous.One mistake and she would lose the ability to walk forever. Yet the fear wasn't greater than her need to escape. A rope would be her only safe option but there was nothing available, neither were there enough bedsheets to improvise as she had done earlier.She turned, eyes searching the room for something. Anything that would help. They fell on the intercom on the bedside table and froze instantly. A tear of relief almost slipped down her face.Why hadn't she thought of it?She rushed toward the table, picking up the intercom. Her fingers trembled as she punched in numbers desperately. A loud buzzing sound followed by silen
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The automatic gates slid open without a sound as the car slowly drove into the driveway. A silent sigh of relief escaped Lucien's lips. His gaze shifted toward Elena sitting still beside him. Too still.Her hair had fallen into messy strands across her face, her posture slumped slightly against the seat. Her hands and ankles were bound, and a strip of duct tape sealed her mouth.Why had she suddenly gone quiet?The two hour drive to the estate had been total chaos. Two attempts to jump through the window of a moving vehicle. Screaming that drew the attention of other road users.He had thought tying her up and covering her mouth would help. It didn't. Her muffled screams had still filled the car. She still squirmed, her feet kicking him repeatedly.Now seeing her sitting so calmly, he was unsure which version unsettled him more. His phone vibrated in his pocket. Eyes still on her, he pulled it out. One of his men."I'm in the driveway. Get ready to set off." He ended the call at once.
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Feisty, fiery, courageous but yet so clueless. The perfect words to describe her. Easily manipulated and lured by her weakness.Pathetic.He gave her a chance, an opportunity to walk away from the lurking danger. But she was soft-hearted, too tender. How could anyone who possessed amiable qualities still lack knowledge of how the world works?Lucien turned off his phone, gently placing it on the glass table in front of him. There was no need to continue reading the background report his man had sent him. It was no different from what he had observed.He took a quick look at his watch, and his brows furrowed. It had been exactly an hour and twenty-six minutes since Elena was gone. Too long just to pack bags.He had an important matter to attend to this morning. Another debtor who had refused to pay up his loan. His men were gathered at his mansion, awaiting his return for them to set off. But yet he was stuck in this clammy apartment waiting for a woman.Lucien reached for his pocket,
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