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Chapter 10: The Maestro
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The Darkest Obsession Chapter 39
The way he said it made my blood run cold, the implication clear that he knew exactly what kind of circles we were talking about, the dangerous world of organized crime and violence that existed beneath the polished surface of this elegant ballroom, "And what circles might those be?""The kind where asking too many questions can be hazardous to one's health," he replied smoothly, spinning me in a graceful turn that brought us closer together, close enough that I could see the calculating intelligence in his brown eyes, "But don't worry, I don't kiss and tell."Before I could ask what he meant by that, the song ended and he stepped back with another small bow, his smile polite but somehow predatory, "Thank you for the dance, it was delightful."He melted back into the crowd before I could respond, leaving me standing alone on the dance floor with my heart racing and the uncomfortable feeling that I'd just made a very dangerous enemy or perhaps revealed myself to someone who already kne
The Darkest Obsession Chapter 38
The Velato Hotel stood like a golden palace under the dark sky, every window blazing with warm light that spilled onto the street below where expensive cars dropped off guests in designer gowns and perfectly tailored suits. I sat in my car across the street for a full ten minutes, watching the parade of wealth and power walking through those massive front doors, my hands gripping the steering wheel so tight my knuckles had turned white. The black mask Ava had chosen for me sat on the passenger seat, delicate and elegant with small crystals that caught the streetlight. The final piece of my disguise that would either save my life or get me killed tonight.Taking a deep breath that did nothing to calm my racing heart, I picked up the mask and tied it carefully around my head, checking my reflection in the rearview mirror one last time. The woman staring back at me was a stranger, elegant and mysterious with her black hair swept up in a sophisticated style and her golden eyes bright beh
The Darkest Obsession Chapter 37
The day of the ball arrived with gray clouds hanging low over the city, matching the nervous energy that had been building in my chest since I woke up. I'd barely slept, my mind replaying every possible scenario of what could go wrong tonight, every way this could end with me dead in some dark corner of the Velato Hotel. By the time Ava knocked on my door at three in the afternoon, I was already pacing my apartment like a caged animal, my hands shaking slightly every time I thought about walking into that ballroom full of the city's most dangerous people."Ready for your makeover, darling?" Ava whispered as she stepped inside, carrying two large shopping bags and wearing a smile that didn't quite hide the worry in her eyes. She'd brought everything we'd talked about yesterday, the black dress we'd picked out together, the shoes that would make me tall enough to feel confident, the makeup that would help me blend in with women who spent more on their skincare routine than I made in a m
The Darkest Obsession Chapter 36
It had been three days since that encounter in the dark alley, three days of trying to forget the way Cassien had pressed me against that wall, the way his hand felt around my waist , but the memory clung to me like his expensive cologne had clung to my leather jacket. I was sitting in my apartment, staring at case files that weren't making any more sense than they had yesterday, when my phone started buzzing on the coffee table like an angry wasp. Three missed calls from Ava, and knowing her, she wouldn't stop until I picked up.I rubbed my tired eyes and hit call back, already bracing myself for whatever drama she'd discovered at the bar last night."Finally," her voice came through the speaker, breathless and excited in that way that usually meant trouble, "I have news, and trust me darling, this is big news."I sat up straighter, something in her tone making my pulse quicken, "What is it?""The ball, Jude, the Black Rose ball that I've been trying to get information on for weeks n
The Darkest Obsession Chapter 35
I flung the leather jacket on a chair and walked into the bathroom. It's been so long I used the damn jacket and wearing it kept bringing up memories from that day. The bathroom window faced the street, and through the frosted glass, I caught a glimpse of someone walking below. Something about the way he moved made my stomach drop. That confident stride, shoulders back, like he owned the whole damn world. It was him. What was he doing here? And on my street?I spat out the toothpaste and wiped my mouth with the back of my hand. My heart was already racing as I pressed my face closer to the window. The figure was moving away, heading toward the darker part of the city. Even from here I could make out his black hair tied to the back, the way his black button-up shirt stretched across his broad shoulders.I squeezed my eyes shut and pushed back to idea of leaving this. I grabbed my gun from the nightstand and shoved it into the back of my jeans. My leather jacket was on the chair I left
The Darkest Obsession Chapter 34: The Maestro
"What do you have?" I asked Cameroon, leaning back in my seat. I folded my arms and squinted my eyes. It was night time and I'd sent Elias to go check out some of the clubs that we owned. He had stopped by earlier to taunt me about Jude and I'd threatened him with a knife I kept in one of the drawers closest to me. Fucking Elias.Cameroon had a hand behind his hair. He sat across me in my office, in an ash button up shirt and black pants. He was in charge of the casinos today, but before leaving he was here to give me what I'd asked him for earlier today.Cameroon dropped his hand on his lap and looked at me, "Boss.. I'm sorry but I couldn't get anything on them"I growled, trying to contain my built up frustration that had eventually turned to annoyance and was soon to turn to fury. I grabbed a pen on the table and snapped it in two. The cheap plastic pen cracked in my hand, the ink bleeding faintly onto my fingers with a chemical tang. Tossing off the damaged pen, I drew my chair fo
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