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2025-06-07 08:20:00Third POV
Julian’s jaw clenched as he leaned heavily on the walking stick Dr. Lee had adjusted for his height. Every step felt like fire clawing through his thigh. The stitches on his side burned with every shift of weight. His hospital gown had been replaced by a loose, soft cotton shirt and drawstring pants, but even those felt heavy today.“Easy,” Dr. Lee murmured, one hand close to Julian’s back but not touching. “You’re not in a race.”Julian exhaled shakily. “Doesn’t feel like I’m moving at all.”“You are,” the doctor reassured, moving slowly alongside him through the garden path. “You’ve made it twenty paces farther than yesterday.”“Still feels like I’ve got knives in my leg.”“You almost died. Be grateful the pain’s all you’re dealing with.”Julian frowned. “Doesn’t feel like I survived. Feels like I’m stuck in my body.”Dr. Lee studied him a moment, his eyes calm. “That’s normal. The body remembers trauma longer than the mind does. But you’l
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The Devil In A Suit Chapter 134
Third POVJulian’s jaw clenched as he leaned heavily on the walking stick Dr. Lee had adjusted for his height. Every step felt like fire clawing through his thigh. The stitches on his side burned with every shift of weight. His hospital gown had been replaced by a loose, soft cotton shirt and drawstring pants, but even those felt heavy today.“Easy,” Dr. Lee murmured, one hand close to Julian’s back but not touching. “You’re not in a race.”Julian exhaled shakily. “Doesn’t feel like I’m moving at all.”“You are,” the doctor reassured, moving slowly alongside him through the garden path. “You’ve made it twenty paces farther than yesterday.”“Still feels like I’ve got knives in my leg.”“You almost died. Be grateful the pain’s all you’re dealing with.”Julian frowned. “Doesn’t feel like I survived. Feels like I’m stuck in my body.”Dr. Lee studied him a moment, his eyes calm. “That’s normal. The body remembers trauma longer than the mind does. But you’l
The Devil In A Suit Chapter 133
Third POVEddie stared at the message on his phone, frowning. It was a summon—again. The location wasn’t the usual council meeting hall but a private estate on the outskirts of the Eastern District. The sender? Elder Samuel Hart.He didn’t like it. Not one bit.Still, he went.The black car that picked him up was silent the entire way, windows tinted so dark the world outside disappeared. When it stopped at the gates of a sprawling estate surrounded by tall trees and iron fences, Eddie’s unease doubled.He stepped out and followed the personal guard inside. The man was broad-shouldered, dressed in all black, with eyes that gave nothing away. He didn’t speak a word as he led Eddie through a long corridor and into a modest but tastefully furnished office.Elder Samuel was already waiting, seated comfortably behind a desk, legs crossed, a drink in one hand and a strange smile playing on his lips."Eddie," Samuel greeted, voice smoother than usual. "Glad you
The Devil In A Suit Chapter 132
Third POVElder Samuel shifted in bed, wincing slightly as the pain in his leg throbbed. He glanced toward the doorway where the nurse was taking stock of medication trays.“Excuse me,” he called out, voice calm and steady despite the discomfort.The young nurse turned, slightly startled. “Yes, Mr Samuel?”He offered a faint smile. “I think I’ve laid in bed long enough. I’d like to stretch my legs for a bit. Maybe take a short walk outside the building. The walls are beginning to feel too familiar.”The nurse looked hesitant. “Doctor said light movement is fine, but you were just stabilized three nights ago.”“I’ll keep to the front of the hospital. I won’t go far.”After a pause, she gave a reluctant nod. “Fine. But only fifteen minutes. If I don’t see you back by then, I’m alerting security.”“Of course,” he said, rising slowly, masking his limp with practiced dignity.Outside, the evening air hit his face with a whisper of freedom. His eyes swe
The Devil In A Suit Chapter 131
Third POVCassiel stepped out of his study, the hallway quiet except for the faint ticking of the grandfather clock near the wall. He made his way down the corridor, his steps purposeful but unhurried.He pushed open the door to Julian’s room, not expecting much—maybe Julian asleep, or resting in silence.Instead, he was met with laughter.Julian’s laughter.It was light, full, and alive. It caught Cassiel off guard for a moment, enough to stop him just past the doorway. Julian was on the bed, propped up on pillows, grinning ear to ear. Miss Maria was seated at his side, a small book in hand, laughing too, though she stopped the instant her eyes caught Cassiel.She sprang to her feet immediately, clutching the book to her chest, her eyes cast down.“I’m so sorry, sir,” she said in a soft, nervous voice. “I didn’t mean to be— I was just—”Cassiel held up a hand as he moved into the room.“You don’t have to be on eggshells around me, Miss Maria,” he
The Devil In A Suit Chapter 130
Third POVThe antique clock on the wall of Cassiel’s study ticked quietly in the background. Shadows stretched across the room as the last hints of daylight filtered through half-drawn curtains. Cassiel sat behind his desk, sleeves rolled up, a glass of untouched scotch resting near his hand. He was staring at nothing in particular—just the silence.A knock broke the stillness.“Come in,” Cassiel said without looking up.The door opened slowly, and in walked Enzo. His left arm was tightly bandaged and slung across his chest. His shirt was loose, boots caked with dried mud, but his steps were steady.Cassiel looked up and studied him from head to toe. “You’re not supposed to be walking around.”Enzo gave him a flat look and rolled his eyes. “You think a bullet wound’s the worst thing I’ve survived?”Cassiel didn’t argue. He leaned back in his chair, folding his arms. “You took a bullet.”“I’ve taken worse,” Enzo replied, closing the door behind him. “A
The Devil In A Suit Chapter 129
Third POVA soft beeping filled the room.Julian’s eyelids fluttered. His throat burned. His lips were cracked. Every breath felt like dragging glass through his lungs.“Breathe slow,” a voice said.Not Cassiel.This one was different—gentler, clinical.“Open your eyes if you can hear me, Julian,” the voice urged.He tried. It was like lifting a mountain. But the light stung too much.“Good,” the voice said. “You're responding.”Julian winced, groaned. “W—water…”Dr. Lee reached for the glass on the bedside table, lifted his head carefully, and pressed the cup to his lips.“Just sips,” he instructed. “You’ve lost a lot of blood. Your organs went into mild shock. Your lungs are bruised. Your ribs—three fractured. The cuts… deep but clean. Whoever did this wasn’t in a rush.”Julian’s eyes slowly opened. The ceiling came into view. Pale lights. Sterile scent. He wasn’t in a hospital. He was still in the estate.Cassiel’s home.“W-
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