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Chapter ninety
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Love and deceit    Chapter ninety one
đč Victoria đčThe dim glow of the city skyline flickered beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Coldwell Enterprises tower. Victoria stood with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the streets below, where oblivious pedestrians carried on with their mundane lives, completely unaware of the war raging above them.Ethan Coldwell paced behind her, his agitation evident in the stiff movements of his shoulders. "Are you sure the drive was destroyed?""Positive," Victoria replied smoothly, taking a sip from the glass of red wine in her hand. "Damien and Aurora barely escaped with their lives. They have nothing now. No evidence, no allies, and nowhere to run."Ethan exhaled sharply. "Good. Because if that drive surfaces again, weâre finished. Do you understand that?"Victoria turned to face him, an amused smile playing at her lips. "Relax, Ethan. You're letting your paranoia get the best of you. We control the narrative now. The media has already begun painting them as corporate thieves
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-31Love and deceit    Chapter ninety two
Victoria Fontaine sat in her high-rise office, the city sprawled beneath her like a kingdom waiting to be seized. The dim glow of the skyline reflected off the pristine glass walls, but her mind was fixed elsewhereâon the chaos she had set in motion. With Ethan Coldwell dancing to her tune, Damien and Aurora on the run, and the drive destroyed, she had successfully eliminated the most immediate threats to her dominance. Yet, something nagged at her, an unease she couldnât shake.She tapped a manicured nail against her desk, her expression unreadable as she studied the multiple screens before her. Surveillance footage, intercepted communications, reports from her informantsâall pointed to one undeniable truth: Damien was still alive, and worse, still fighting.A sharp knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. She didnât bother looking up as one of her most trusted operatives, Simon Grayson, stepped inside."I assume you have an update," Victoria said, her voice as smooth as silk, but
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-31Love and deceit    Chapter ninety three
The war was far from over, and the stakes had never been higher. In the safehouse, Damien and Aurora had already resolved to take the fight to their enemies, but Victoria Fontaineâs machinations were sprawling far beyond the safe confines of their hidden refuge. As night deepened, both sides moved with ruthless precision.In the SafehouseInside the cramped, shadowy safehouse, Damien and Aurora huddled over scattered documents and digital printouts. The flickering light of a single desk lamp revealed furrowed brows and determined eyes. Damienâs bandaged arm throbbed with each heartbeat, yet he pushed through the pain. Aurora, her face set in grim resolve, scanned spreadsheets and intercepted emails that detailed suspicious transactionsâevidence that hinted at a network of corruption linking Victoria and Ethan Coldwell.âLook here,â Aurora said, pointing to a section of a financial report. âThis transfer goes to an offshore account registered to a shell company. The timing coincides ex
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Down in the darkened corridors of the safehouse, Damien and Aurora readied themselves for the next phase of their plan. The remnants of the shattered drive lay scattered on the floorâa haunting reminder of their lost leverageâbut in its place, a new resolve had taken root. They were going to force Victoriaâs hand.Damienâs voice was low and determined as he spoke to Aurora, âWe have to get the backups. Without them, our only chance to expose her is gone. I want you to meet with your contact and extract every byte of data you can find.âAuroraâs eyes blazed with determination. âIâll do it. I wonât let her bury the truth. Weâve already lost too muchâIâm not about to let her win without a fight.âDamien nodded, his gaze steady as he considered the gravity of their situation. âThis isnât just about our survival, Aurora. Itâs about taking back control. Every secret theyâve hidden, every lie theyâve fed the publicâthey all end tonight.âOutside, the storm raged, rain lashing against the win
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Victoria Fontaine stood before the panoramic view of the city, her reflection a ghostly overlay against the glittering skyline. Despite her poised demeanor, tension knotted in her stomach. The pieces of her empire were shifting, and for the first time in years, she wasnât the one moving them.Simon Graysonâs latest report lay open on her desk, the words glaring at her like an accusation. Damien and Aurora had evaded capture yet again. Worse, they had found a leadâone that could unearth what she had buried so meticulously.She turned sharply as a figure stepped into her office. A woman in a fitted black suit, her hair in a severe bun, met Victoriaâs gaze without fear. Elaine Marquez, a former intelligence officer turned strategic consultant, was one of Victoriaâs last gambles.âWe need to change tactics,â Elaine stated without preamble. âYouâve been reacting to their moves. Thatâs why theyâre still alive.âVictoria folded her arms, unimpressed. âAnd you propose?ââFull-spectrum dominan
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-31Love and deceit    Chapter ninety six
The blaring alarm shattered the brief silence in the safehouse, bathing the dimly lit room in a pulsing red glow. Damien spun toward the control panel, his instincts screaming that they had mere moments before an assault. Aurora had already taken position, her gun raised, her eyes sharp.Rykerâs hands trembled as he backed toward the nearest exit. âThey found us. You need to understandâVictoria has more resources than you think. If sheâs put this much effort into silencing me, then weâre all dead if we donât move now.âDamien cursed under his breath, scanning the security feeds. Multiple figures were closing in, moving with military precision. Victoria wasnât just sending a cleanup crewâshe was making sure this ended tonight.Aurora gritted her teeth. âWe canât go out the front. The tunnels?ââTheyâll have those covered,â Damien muttered. âBut thereâs another way.âHe yanked open a hidden hatch in the floor, revealing a maintenance shaft barely wide enough to crawl through. âIt leads
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Gunfire roared through the abandoned factory as Damien, Aurora, and Ryker huddled behind the cover of rusted machinery. Bullets shredded through metal and concrete, sending sparks and debris into the air. The acrid scent of gunpowder filled Damien's nostrils as he took quick, controlled breaths. Ronanâs men advanced with ruthless efficiency, their sights locked onto the fugitives.Aurora checked her magazine, her jaw tightening. "Weâre outgunned, Damien."Damienâs mind raced. There had to be a way out. He scanned the area, noting the worn-out catwalks above, the flickering overhead lights barely illuminating the factoryâs ruined interior. Then, just as another volley of gunfire erupted, his earpiece crackled to life.âHold your ground,â a calm, commanding voice said.Damienâs pulse surged. He recognized that voice.Before he could respond, the walls trembled. The sharp whine of approaching rotor blades filled the air. A second later, the factoryâs northern wall exploded inward, the sh
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The hum of the helicopterâs rotors filled the cabin, a steady rhythm that matched the tension thick in the air. Damien sat near the open door, watching the distant glow of the city lights as the chopper cut through the night sky. The factory was behind them now, a ruin of scorched metal and shattered secrets. But the war wasnât overânot yet.Aurora sat across from him, her expression unreadable as she checked Ryker over. The younger man clutched the flash drive as though it were a lifeline, his knuckles white from the grip. His breathing was uneven, the weight of the nightâs events pressing down on him.Bryce, Damienâs trusted second-in-command, gave a nod from the cockpit. âWeâre ten minutes out from the safe house.âDamien exhaled, rubbing his temples. âFontaine wonât stay quiet for long. We need to move fast.âAurora leaned back against the cabin wall, arms crossed. âSheâll know we have the drive. That means sheâll try to get ahead of us, maybe even discredit the information before
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Love and deceit    EPILOGUE
Years passed, and the quiet peace that settled over the land after the fall of Victoria Fontaine became a beacon of hope for all who had once lived in fear. The world, once fractured by power struggles and bloodshed, was now slowly but surely beginning to heal. The wounds were deep, but the promise of a brighter future kept them moving forward.Aurora and Damien had moved far away from the ruins of the past, creating a home that was filled with laughter and love. Their bond, once forged in the fire of their shared struggles, had only grown stronger with time. It was a new chapter for both of themâa chapter that held more than just the promise of survival. It was a promise of happiness, of a life free from the shadows of those who had tried to control them.Auroraâs pregnancy had come as a surprise to both of them, but it was a welcome one. For years, she had fought to survive, to escape the grasp of those who had wanted to use her. Now, she was carrying a future of her ownâa future fi
Love and deceit    Chapter 130
The sound of the distant waves crashing against the cliffs echoed through the halls of the abandoned mansion, where Damien, Aurora, and Bruce stood in the quiet aftermath of their battle. The once grand estate was now a shattered monument to a dark reign that had finally crumbled.The air felt heavy, thick with the weight of what they had just endured. But it was a strange kind of silenceâone that was filled with the promise of peace, of a life beyond the chaos. Yet, it was hard to forget what had been left behind.Aurora stood by the large, broken window, looking out at the ocean. The sun had begun its descent, casting a warm, golden glow over the landscape, a stark contrast to the coldness that had hung in the air moments ago. She still wore the chains that had once confined her, though now they were nothing more than a symbol of her past suffering. Her fingers brushed over them absently, but the gesture wasnât filled with the weight of despair anymore. There was no more bitterness
Love and deceit    Chapter 129
Damienâs chest heaved with each breath, the taste of blood in his mouth. He wiped his lip, his eyes narrowed, focusing on the hulking figure of Victoriaâs bodyguard. The man loomed before him, an unyielding wall of muscle and fury. Every movement the bodyguard made was powerful, deadlyâeach strike threatening to end Damienâs life.But Damien wasnât going down. Not now, not when Aurora was so close to freedom. He would kill this bastard if it was the last thing he did.The bodyguard lunged again, his massive fists swinging in a blur of rage. Damien had learned quicklyâthis guyâs power came from brute strength and size, but it was also his Achilles' heel. He was slow. Slow enough for Damien to slip past him, using his agility to stay one step ahead.Damien ducked under a swing, then twisted to the side, landing a solid punch to the bodyguard's ribs. The man grunted but didnât falter. He was like a beast, enraged and relentless. Damien knew he had to end this quickly.Lena, Rafe, and the
Love and deceit    Chapter 128
The air was thick with smoke and the pungent scent of blood as Damien and his team pushed forward, their weapons trained on the array of machinery scattered throughout the inner courtyard. The enemy's forces had been decimated, but the last line of defense was something far worse: Auroraâs machines, the heart of the operation that had kept her imprisoned, manipulating her and controlling everything from behind the scenes.Damien stood at the edge of the courtyard, his eyes scanning the massive steel behemoths that hummed menacingly in the distance. These were no ordinary machines. They were advanced, high-tech devices, designed not only to monitor but to incapacitate anyone who tried to break into the facility. But that was not what made them dangerous. What truly made them a threat was that they could control Auroraâs very mindâlock her in a mental prison that she could not escape."We need to destroy everything," Damien muttered to Rafe, his voice low and full of intent. "Burn it al
Love and deceit    Chapter 127
The night exploded into chaos as the first gunshot rang out. Damienâs heart pounded in his chest, adrenaline coursing through his veins. The quiet that had settled in the estateâs outer yard moments before was shattered, replaced by the shrill sound of gunfire and the cacophony of combat. His mind sharpened, focusing entirely on the mission at handâget Aurora out and make sure they didnât leave anyone behind.His grip tightened around Auroraâs hand as he pulled her behind a concrete pillar, using it as cover. She was weak from her time in captivity, but she moved with him instinctively, her body pressed close to his. "Stay down," he urged, his voice tight, low.Rafe was already in action, moving swiftly along the perimeter, his gun raised, eyes scanning every shadow, every corner. The guards were everywhere now, pouring out of the estateâs back doors like a flood, weapons raised, ready for anything. They had been expecting an assault. They had been ready for them to come.Damien could
Love and deceit    Chapter 126
Damien stood in front of the large map spread across the table, his finger tracing the intricate lines of the Blackwood estate. The tension in the air was palpable, the quiet before the storm. This wasnât a simple rescue mission; it was the culmination of every choice heâd made in the last few months, every piece of the puzzle falling into place.His father, Brian, had given him the tools. His men had prepared the strategy. Now it was up to him to execute it. Damien glanced at the faces of the team gathered around him. Lena, Rafe, and the others were set, their expressions hard as stone. They were ready for this. They had to be."Everythingâs in place," Lena said, breaking the silence. "The information leak has put Victoria on edge. She wonât know what hit her when we move."Damien nodded. "We have one shot at this. Once weâre in, thereâs no turning back. Aurora and Bruce are our priority. Everything else comes second."Brian stepped forward, his cold gaze scanning the group. "The gua
Love and deceit    Chapter 125
đč Aurora đč Aurora sat in the damp, cold dungeon, her chains rattling as she shifted uncomfortably on the stone floor. The shadows in the corners seemed to press in on her, but she didnât mind. The darkness no longer felt like a threatâit felt like a promise.Victoriaâs words had stung, but they hadnât shaken her. The older womanâs attempts to break her had failed, and Aurora knew that nothing Victoria could say or do would ever make her doubt her own strength.She wasnât afraid of death. No, it was something else that made her pulse quicken, something that had nothing to do with fear. It was the anticipation. The knowledge that Damien was coming.She could feel it in her bones.Damien had always been her anchor. Heâd always been the one to fight for her, even when things seemed impossible. And now, even though she was locked in the dungeon of the woman who had caused so much pain and suffering, she couldnât help but smile. She knew Damien would come.The flicker of light that had i
Love and deceit    Chapter 124
Victoria Fontaine stood at the penthouse window, staring out at the sprawling city below, the night sky clouded over with dark storm clouds. She had built this empire brick by brick, each step deliberate, each move calculated. She had made her name synonymous with power, control, and fear. And now, in the span of a few short hours, her world was beginning to unravel before her eyes.Damien. That damn, insolent son of hers. How could he have done this to her?Victoria seethed, her grip tightening on the glass. The leak, the carefully orchestrated campaign to expose her to the worldâevery secret sheâd spent years burying, every crime she had committed, now laid bare. And worse yet, the ones she thought would be loyal to her, the very people who feared her, were now turning against her. Her allies were scattered, and the walls sheâd so carefully constructed were crumbling.This wasnât just a betrayal. It was an assault on everything sheâd worked for.She turned from the window, her heels
Love and deceit    Chapter 123
The first wave of leaks was subtle. News outlets ran short pieces, headlines that hinted at corruption, whispers of an influential figure, but they never directly named Victoria Fontaine. The key was to keep it vague but compelling, drawing enough attention without exposing the full scope of the operation. But even in its mildest form, it was enough to cause a ripple across the city.Damien sat in the war room of the safehouse, his eyes fixed on the large screen mounted on the wall. It displayed a live feed from a local news station, the anchorâs face tight with uncertainty as she reported the breaking story.âThis morning, an anonymous whistleblower sent us a series of documents revealing what seems to be an intricate web of corruption involving high-profile business leaders. The documents allege several under-the-table dealings, financial manipulations, and other illegal activities that stretch across the business world and into the highest levels of government.âDamienâs lips curle
