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CHAPTER 7
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2026-04-26 07:49:18
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ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The atmosphere inside the mansion shifted drastically after they found the evidence, turning from celebratory to cautious and heavy with suspicion. Adrian ordered an immediate lockdown, not to trap them inside but to prevent anyone from leaving and possibly escaping the impending investigation. Everyone was told to stay within their assigned quarters while the top officials reviewed the names and clues one by one. Zara stood beside Adrian and her father, looking at the list of people who had access to the confidential files, her mind working fast to connect the dots. It was a painful realization that someone they knew and trusted was playing a double game, putting all their lives at risk for reasons they could not yet understand.They started checking the logs and the movement records from the past few months, looking for any irregularity or pattern that would give the traitor away. Zara noticed that the information leaks always happened shortly after certain high-l
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ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The ride back home was filled with a comfortable silence that spoke volumes of their victory and the growing bond between them. Zara rested her head on Adrian’s shoulder, replaying every moment of the night in her mind and feeling proud of how far she had come. She could still feel the weight of everyone’s eyes on her, but now it was a weight of respect rather than doubt or judgment. Adrian held her hand tightly, occasionally bringing it to his lips to kiss it gently, showing her affection that he used to hide so well. They both knew that this was just the beginning of a bigger battle, but for tonight, they allowed themselves to bask in the sweetness of their success.When they arrived at the mansion, Elias was waiting for them in the foyer with a wide and relieved smile on his face. He immediately walked towards them and hugged Zara tightly, telling her that her mother was surely watching from above and beaming with pride. Adrian reported briefly about what happen
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ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The convoy moved through the night like a shadow serpent. Black cars, tinted windows, engines purring with power. Inside the lead vehicle, Zara sat beside Adrian, her hand resting comfortably on his thigh, his hand covering hers, warm and solid.She could feel her heart beating fast, not out of fear, but out of anticipation.“Relax,” Adrian murmured, turning to look at her. “You look stunning. You carry yourself with grace. And you have me beside you. They have no choice but to bow.”Zara took a deep breath and smiled. “I know. I’m just… excited. I want to show them that I’m not just a name.”“That’s my girl,” he leaned over and kissed her temple. “Just remember what we practiced. Eyes sharp. Mind clear. And never, ever look down.”The car slowed down as they approached their destination.It wasn’t a building in the city center. It was a massive, ancient-looking structure hidden away in the mountains, surrounded by high walls and dense forest. It looked like a castle
Owned by the Ruthless Billionaire Chapter 10
ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The door clicked shut, locking out the rest of the world—In the dim, warm light of their bedroom, there were no more enemies, no more guns, no more secrets. There was only Adrian, holding her as if she was the most precious thing in existence, and Zara, feeling more alive and loved than she ever thought possible.He laid her gently on the bed, but he didn’t pull away. He followed her down, caging her between his arms, his body hovering over hers, his eyes searching her face with an intensity that made her breath hitch.“Adrian,” she whispered, her hands coming up to rest on his chest, feeling the steady, strong beat of his heart beneath her palms.“I’m here,” he murmured, his voice rough with emotion. “I’m right here.”He lowered his head, capturing her lips in a kiss that was nothing like the ones they had shared before. This was different. This was raw. This was the culmination of months of tension, of hidden longing, of walls finally crumbling down.Zara melted in
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ZARA (AUTHOR POV) “Then gear up, Mrs. Vance,” he said, his voice dropping to that dark, commanding tone she loved. “Tonight… we end this.” Zara didn’t waste a second. She turned and walked straight to the armory. This wasn’t the scared girl who used to flinch at loud noises anymore. Her movements were sharp, precise, and filled with purpose. She strapped on the tactical vest Adrian had custom-made for her—lightweight but bulletproof. She slid a handgun into the holster at her hip, checked the magazine, and secured it. Then, she strapped a knife to her thigh, just like Adrian taught her. When she walked back out, Adrian was already ready. He looked like a shadow come to life—dressed entirely in black, tactical gear fitting his muscular frame perfectly, weapons visible but not obtrusive. He stopped for a moment when he saw her. His eyes raked over her form, not with lust, but with pride and awe. “You look dangerous,” he said softly. “I am dangerous,” she replied, meeting his gaze
Owned by the Ruthless Billionaire CHAPTER 8
ZARA (AUTHOR POV)The Weight of LegacyThe hug lasted longer than either of them expected.It wasn’t the stiff, formal embrace of a husband and wife who were still strangers. It wasn’t the possessive hold of a man claiming what was his. It was… grounding. It was two people finally finding their anchor in a storm that had been raging around them for years without them even knowing.Zara could hear the steady beating of Adrian’s heart against her ear, strong and rhythmic, a sound that told her everything was going to be okay, even when the world outside these walls was falling apart.She felt his hands tighten around her waist slightly, as if he was afraid that if he let go, she might disappear, or perhaps he was afraid that he might lose control.“You have no idea,” Adrian whispered, his voice low and vibrating through his chest, “how long I’ve waited to hold you like this.”Zara pulled back just enough to look up at him, her eyes searching his face. “Really?”He nodded, his thumbs bru
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