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Ashes, Ashes, They All Fall Down

Author: Eunice. A. Apo
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-01-18 20:04:56

Maya

Walking into Lorenzo Black’s office feels different at night.

The building is quieter, stripped of its daytime polish, the hum of activity replaced by a heavy stillness that makes every footstep echo louder than it should.

The top-floor hallway is dimly lit, the glass walls reflecting my unease at me as I approach his door.

I hesitate for half a second before knocking.

“Come in,” his voice carries through the door.

I remain outside for a moment longer, glancing over my shoulder as if sea
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  • Running From The Mafia CEO   I own your ghost

    Lucien’s POV“Expecting someone?” Kendall gasps, staggering backward as the steel pipe in his hand falls to the cement floor with a loud clang. “W-what are you doing here?” he stammers, going sheet white. “What else do you think?” I drawl, lifting my shoulders with a nonchalant shrug. “You asked for my help, remember? You said my brother was after you—that you had something I needed. No?” I take a step forward, and he moves back, his body radiating with fear and panic. One word comes to mind. Pathetic. My father. Antonio. Salvatore, hiding somewhere like the coward he is. Kendall—I shake my head, clicking my tongue in distaste. “Really? You’re choosing this time to be mute? You weren’t quiet when you made Maya think she had a stalker. You didn’t hesitate to manipulate her into spying for you, threatening her with the life of her daughter,” I snarl. My jaw grinds with anger as I bend low, picking up his pipe. My daughter. The love of my life. I slap the pipe across the air, the

  • Running From The Mafia CEO   Agent Kendall

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  • Running From The Mafia CEO   So be it

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  • Running From The Mafia CEO   Impasse

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  • Running From The Mafia CEO   Inconveniences

    MayaI hate myself for falling asleep. My head is throbbing by the time I wake up. I wasn't supposed to fall asleep. I should have found my way home the second I wake up.As I try to sit up, I notice that Lucien's hand is sprawled against my stomach, keeping me in place. Running away is my specialt

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  • Running From The Mafia CEO   Playing Pretend II

    Maya stands near the edge of the room, partially obscured by a column, her posture stiff. Her eyes…are fixed on me. Her face reveals nothing as we stare at each other, but her mouth twitches faintly, exposing the strain in her eyes for a second. Then she tilts her chin, clasping her hands firmly

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  • Running From The Mafia CEO   They All Fall Down Too

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