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Tangled Truths Chapter 166: Breaking Point
The hospital corridor stretches before Lucas like a tunnel with no end, its fluorescent lights casting an unnatural pallor across his tired face. The smell of antiseptic clings to everything—the walls, the floor, his clothes—a constant reminder of where he is and why. Also something he has grown accustomed to. Beside him walks Daphne, her shoulder occasionally brushing against his in what appears to be accidental contact, her perfume a stark contrast to the sterile environment surrounding them."Thanks for coming with me tonight," Lucas says, his voice rough with exhaustion trying to sound casual and friendly.Daphne's fingers find his forearm, squeezing gently. "You don't have to thank me. I'll always be here for you, Lucas." Her voice drips with sincerity, but beneath it lies something darker, something hungry. "That's what real friends do—they show up when it matters most."The emphasis on "real" is subtle but pointed, and Lucas finds himself nodding, his thoughts drifting to Seren
Tangled Truths Chapter 165: Poisoned Intentions
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across Daphne's living room as she paces back and forth, her designer heels clicking rhythmically against the hardwood floor. Her thoughts spiral around Lucas—his smile, his voice, the way his presence fills a room. She pauses at the window, pressing her fingertips against the cool glass, watching as the garden outside blurs through the tears of frustration welling in her eyes."He should be mine," she whispers to her reflection. "He would be mine if not for *her*."The heated incident in front of his board of directors the previous day had made her feel a little bit guilt-ridden and she thought maybe she shouldn't have acted that way in trying to question his choices. So now she is on a war path to winning his interest and heart back and she's going to take baby steps. Like right now, she is attempting to take him out on a dinner date to at least discuss details about Flora's case.Her phone lights up on the coffee table. Lucas's name flashe
Tangled Truths Chapter 164: Serena's Dig
The Seattle Public Library's main branch stands like a geometric puzzle against the evening sky, its glass and steel structure reflecting the last remnants of daylight. Inside, Serena occupies a secluded corner desk on the tenth floor, surrounded by stacks of financial journals and printouts of corporate filings. Her normally immaculate hair is pulled back in a messy ponytail, and the sleeves of her cream cashmere sweater are pushed up to her elbows—the sartorial equivalent of rolling up one's sleeves before diving into dirty work.Three empty coffee cups form a semicircle around her laptop, testament to the hours she's spent piecing together fragments of information. On her screen, a complex web of corporate entities branch outward from a central name: Daphne Monroe. But with each new connection mapped, Serena's instincts pull her toward something larger looming in the digital shadows."Come on," she mutters, fingers flying across the keyboard as she cross-references financial state
Tangled Truths Chapter 163: Smoke Without Fire
The emergency lights in Arden entertainment international server room pulse an angry red, casting the space in an apocalyptic glow that mirrors the chaos unfolding within its digital infrastructure. Technicians hunch over keyboards, their faces illuminated by multiple screens displaying cascading failure notifications. The room hums with the sound of overworked cooling systems struggling to manage the heat generated by servers operating at maximum capacity.Lucas Arden stands in the center of this technological maelstrom, tie loosened and sleeves rolled up—a physical manifestation of his mental state as he absorbs the technical jargon being hurled at him from all directions."It's not just a DDoS attack," explains Aiko Tanaka, Arden international's head of cybersecurity. Her fingers fly across the keyboard with practiced precision, opening terminal windows faster than most people can process them. "This is sophisticated—a multi-vector assault targeting our client data encryption proto
Tangled Truths Chapter 162: The Black Widow
The private dining room at Château Noir exists in a perpetual state of twilight, regardless of the actual hour. Crystal chandeliers cast a deliberately subdued glow over the hand-carved mahogany table that dominates the space. The restaurant's reputation for discretion makes it the preferred meeting place for Seattle's power brokers—those who require absolute privacy for conversations not meant for public consumption.Mira Volkov slides a fingertip along the rim of her untouched wine glass, the deep burgundy liquid catching what little light dares penetrate this sanctum. Her appearance is a study in controlled severity—raven hair pulled back so tightly it creates its own face lift, accentuating the sharp Slavic cheekbones and glacial blue eyes that have become her signature in certain circles. The black Armani pantsuit she wears absorbs light rather than reflects it, creating the unsettling impression that she exists slightly out of phase with her surroundings."Gentlemen," she says,
Tangled Truths Chapter 161: Whispers and Warnings
The hospital cafeteria buzzes with the subdued energy typical of such places—a strange limbo where life and death coexist over lukewarm coffee and vending machine sandwiches. Serena pushes her salad around its plastic container, her appetite diminished by the conversation unfolding before her. Across the table, Lucas leans forward, animated in a way she hasn't seen in weeks. The cause of this unexpected vitality sits beside him, elegant fingers wrapped around a paper cup of tea she hasn't touched.Daphne Monroe."The neurological conference in Zurich published some fascinating research on coma patients responding to familiar music," Daphne says, her voice carrying the practiced cadence of someone accustomed to being listened to. "I could send you the articles, Lucas. Perhaps playing Flora's favorite songs might help stimulate brain activity.""That would be incredible," Lucas responds, a flicker of hope illuminating his exhausted features. "She loves classical piano, especially Debuss
Tangled Truths Chapter 160: The New Flame
The executive boardroom of Monroe Enterprises hums with an energy that seems to emanate from the woman standing at its head. Daphne Monroe commands the space with effortless authority, her platinum blonde hair swept into an immaculate chignon that accentuates the sharp planes of her face. Dressed in a tailored charcoal suit that hugs her athletic frame, she taps a manicured finger against her tablet as the projection on the wall shifts to the next slide of her presentation."And that, gentlemen, is how we'll acquire Westfield Properties without triggering the poison pill provision," she concludes, her voice carrying the confident cadence of someone accustomed to being heard. "Questions?"The room remains silent. Not because her strategy lacks areas to probe, but because the thoroughness of her approach has left no obvious weaknesses to exploit. This is Daphne's gift—meticulous preparation that disarms opposition before it can form."Excellent," she says, the ghost of a smile playing a
Tangled Truths PART 3: Tangled Truths: The Final Reckoning
Chapter 159: A Heart in RuinsThe hospital room breathes with mechanical precision—the steady beep of monitors, the rhythmic rise and fall of the ventilator, the soft hiss of oxygen. These are the only sounds of life in a room where silence otherwise reigns. Flora lies motionless on the bed, her once vibrant complexion now pale as winter moonlight. Her blonde hair, carefully brushed by the nursing staff each morning, spreads across the pillow like golden rivers flowing away from her gaunt face. The frailty of her body beneath the thin hospital blanket is alarming; her collarbones protrude sharply, and her cheekbones cast shadows where fullness once resided.Lucas sits in the hard plastic chair beside her bed, his body curled forward in a posture that has become as familiar to him as breathing. His elbows dig into his thighs, hands clasped so tightly his knuckles blanch white. Dark circles pool beneath his bloodshot eyes, testament to nights spent wrestling with insomnia and haunting t
Tangled Truths AUTHOR'S NOTE
Dear Readers,Welcome to the end of Part 2 of TANGLED TRUTHS: A Billionaire’s Revenge.What a journey it’s been—and I’m beyond grateful that you’ve stayed with me through every twist, betrayal, and emotional turn. But guess what? The fun is far from over.Part 3: The Final Reckoning is on its way, and it’s going to bring everything full circle. Expect explosive truths, heart-pounding moments, and the ultimate conclusion that will leave you breathless. Stay tuned—it’s coming soon!In the meantime, feel free to dive into my other ongoing series, MY HATRED, MY SOULMATE, now updated to over 160 chapters of intense romance, supernatural drama, and thrilling suspense. You don’t want to miss it!Lastly, your comments and ratings truly mean the world to me. They keep me inspired and motivated to write even more. So please, share your thoughts—I’d love to hear from you.With all my heart,Excel Arthur
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