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The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 26
Third POVThe club pulsed with life, its dim neon lights casting deep shadows over the crowd. Bodies pressed together, lost in the throbbing bass, the scent of sweat, alcohol, and desperation thick in the air. Renata Varela sat at the bar, legs crossed, her crimson dress riding up just enough to tempt but not reveal.She lifted her glass to her lips, taking a slow sip of tequila as her gaze slid lazily over the men in the room. Some were watching her, captivated by the way she carried herselfโdanger wrapped in silk, temptation laced with poison.And then, she found him.Tall, broad, dark-eyed. Handsome in a rugged way. The kind of man who looked like he didnโt ask too many questions.Perfect.She smirked, crooking a finger. He came without hesitation.โLooking for company?โ she purred.The man leaned in, voice deep, thick with lust. โDepends. You offering?โRenata tilted her head, dragging a finger down his chest. โMaybe.โMinutes later, they were in the backseat of her sleek black ca
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-31The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 27
Third POVThe drive back to Cassielโs penthouse was suffocating.Julian sat in the back of the black Bentley, his fingers digging into the leather seat as the city blurred past in streaks of gold and steel. The sterile hospital scent still clung to him, an unpleasant reminder of how close he had come to dying. His body was weak, his stomach twisted with a residual nausea from the poisoning, but it was nothing compared to the unease settling in his chest.Cassiel sat beside him, silent, his profile sharp against the low glow of the dashboard light in front. His phone was in his hand, his thumb moving efficiently over the screen, issuing commands with the kind of ease that made Julianโs skin crawl.It wasnโt just that Cassiel controlled everything around himโit was the fact that he expected obedience in return.Julian shifted, inhaling slowly. The silence was unbearable.โYou donโt have to act like Iโm on my deathbed.โCassiel didnโt look up. โA dead man doesnโt need to be reminded to s
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-01The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 28
Third POVThe dim glow of the pendant lights barely touched the shadows in Renataโs penthouse. Marco leaned against the marble counter, watching her with amusement as she poured herself a drink.โYouโre awfully bold for a man with no place to go,โ she muttered, swirling the amber liquid in her glass.Marco chuckled. โAnd youโre awfully desperate for a woman who claims she was ready to move on.โRenata shot him a glare before taking a slow sip. โI gave him a chance to reconsider.โโAnd he crushed it under his boot.โ Marco tilted his head. โTell me, sweetheart, did you really think Cassiel would let you back in?โRenataโs jaw clenched.โI thought heโd at least remember what we had,โ she admitted, voice laced with bitterness.Marco smirked. โOh, he remembers. He just doesnโt care.โShe set the glass down with more force than necessary.โYou speak as if you know him better than I do,โ she muttered.Marcoโs grin didnโt waver. โI know what he does to people who think they can manipulate him
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-01The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 29
Third POVBack in the study, Cassiel sat behind his desk, elbows resting on the dark mahogany surface, fingers steepled as he stared at the glowing cityscape beyond the window. The late-night hush of the study was disrupted only by the faint hum of Enzoโs measured breathing from across the room.Enzo stood near the bookshelves, arms crossed, his sharp gaze assessing Cassielโs expression. โYouโre trying to figure it out?โCassiel exhaled slowly, lowering his hands. โOf course, I am.โ His voice was quiet, but the weight behind it was unmistakable. โValerian took Julian from the hospital. And then โ just like that โ he was returned.โ He tapped his fingers against the desk, eyes narrowing. โI donโt like games, Enzo. Especially when Iโm not the one controlling the board.โEnzo scoffed, stepping forward. โThe whole thing was too clean. It was like he wanted you to find him. They made sure of it and now heโs radio silent.โCassiel didnโt answer immediately. Instead, his gaze flicked toward
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-02The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 30
Third POVJulian knew something was wrong.It wasnโt just the lingering exhaustion or the dull ache in his musclesโit was the weight in his limbs, the strange fog in his mind. He had been weak at the hospital, yes, but not like this. His body had been recovering. He should have been feeling better, stronger. Instead, he felt as if something was pulling him down, draining him.And he knew Cassiel was lying to him.He sat on the edge of the massive bed, fingers curled around the silk sheets, jaw clenched. The room was dimly lit, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting shadows across the polished floors. Somewhere beyond the penthouse windows, the city pulsed with life, but Julian felt trapped in a strange, suffocating silence.The door creaked open. He didnโt turn his head.Cassiel stepped inside, his presence filling the space effortlessly. His dark eyes swept over Julian before he closed the door behind him. โYou should be resting.โJulian let out a humorless chuckle. โYeah? I would
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-03The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 31
Third POV The study was quiet except for the rhythmic clinking of ice against glass as Cassiel swirled his drink. The golden liquid barely sloshed as he leaned back in his leather chair, one elbow resting on the armrest, fingers tapping against the crystal tumbler. Across from him, Enzo stood near the fireplace, arms crossed. His expression was grim, the faint glow of the dying embers casting sharp shadows across his face. Cassiel exhaled slowly. โWhatโs the update?โ Enzoโs fingers twitched. โThe maid wasnโt home.โ Cassielโs brows lifted slightly, but he said nothing, waiting for Enzo to elaborate. โI got to the house just after sunset,โ Enzo continued, voice low. โItโs a small place on the outskirts, tucked away. Perfect for someone who doesnโt want to be found. I knocked.โ He exhaled. โAnd I kept knocking.โ Cassielโs fingers stopped tapping. โFor how long?โ โTwenty minutes.โ A muscle in Cassielโs jaw ticked. Enzo continued, his tone sharper now. โHer neighbors were watchin
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-04The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 32
Third POVCassiel sat back to his chair, relaxing his beating heart. He dropped the cigar in his hand, crushing it in the ashtray.โIs there something more you need?โ Enzo asked slowly, setting down his gun to the table.โYou know man's worst enemy is his shadows?โ Cassiel asked, his voice devoid of any emotions. The dark room added more to his dangerous aura as his shadow loomed over the rays of light that pried stubbornly into the room.Enzo raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Cassiel's words. He set down the wine glass in his hand gently to the table, his gaze fixed on Cassiel as he gulped down the strong liquor down his throat.โWhat do you mean by that?โ He asked, his voice low and cautious.Cassiel leaned forward, his eyes glinting in the dimly lighted room. He tapped on his wine glass, gently drumming a lazy rhythm.โI mean that our greatest battles are often fought within ourselves.โ he said, his voice dripping with intensity. โThe shadows within us can be our most formidable fo
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-08The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 33
Third POVJulian's anger boiled over, and he took a step closer, closing the gap between them. โYes, I'm filled with energy, all right,โ he said, his voice laced with venom. โDon't you think it should be directed elsewhere?โ Cassiel asked, puffing out the smoke to Julian's face who looked so furious.He looked like he could strangle Cassiel but he was just as helpless as the poop coming out of his ass and he could only rant out his anger.โI am doing a good job, directing that energy to the channel that truly deserves it, which is you. I am sick and tired of all this.โ Julian said angrily, spewing the words out of his mouth all at once.โYou think so?โ Cassiel asked, smirking, using one hand to pull Julian to sit on his lap. โLet me go,โ Julian growled, his voice laced with anger and desperation as he attempted to struggle free from Cassiel who held him down on his thighs, burying his face in his neck and sucking gently on his soft skin.โWhy should I?โ Cassiel purred, his voice low
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The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 86
Third POVโThen you shouldโve trusted me,โ Julian said. โI wouldโve played along. I wouldโve helped.โโI couldnโt risk it. You wear your heart too open.โJulian scoffed. โThatโs rich coming from the man who kills with a smile.โCassiel turned sharply. โDonโt push it.โJulian folded his arms. โThen tell me where Bash is. I want to see him.โโNo.โโWhat?โโItโs not safe.โJulianโs brows knitted. โNot safe? From who?โโWeโre being watched. Closely. There are spies inside this estate. Possibly even staff. If anyone finds out Bash is aliveโโโI wonโt tell anyone!โCassiel stepped forward, lowering his voice. โItโs not about you telling. Itโs about someone seeing. One slip, one wrong door opened, one misplaced wordโand he dies for real this time.โJulianโs lips quivered. โSo what am I supposed to do? Pretend like none of this happened? Smile? Sleep beside you like nothingโs wrong?โโYes,โ Cassiel said without flinching. โExactly
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 85
Third POVBack at the estate, Cassiel was in his study again, shirt half-unbuttoned, eyes on the monitors. He didnโt even look up when Enzo returned.โGregor took it,โ Enzo said.โOf course he did.โโThink Marco will fall for it?โCassiel chuckled. โHeโs already falling. This just gives him permission.โEnzo leaned on the edge of the desk. โAnd if he doesnโt bite?โCassiel turned his gaze to the screen showing Bashโs hidden chamber. The figure on the screen sat still, unmoving.โThen we kill him anyway.โThe next day, Marco was pacing in one of the surveillance offices, the flash drive burning in his palm. Heโd stolen it from Gregorโs coat when the fool left it unattended. Or so Marco believed.He plugged it into the secure laptop, scanned through the contents, and his eyes widened.Manifest. Flight route. Photos of what looked like Bash, sedated and cuffed, being prepared for movement.โThis canโt be realโฆโ he muttered.But i
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 84
Third POVSmoke curled into the air, dancing lazily toward the ceiling of the dimly lit study. Cassiel leaned back in his leather armchair, legs crossed, a half-burnt cigar resting between his fingers. Enzo stood across from him, hands clasped behind his back, eyes fixed on the large monitor on the wall.โI still donโt understand why weโre not moving Bash out of the state,โ Enzo said, breaking the silence. โWeโve already created an airtight trail. Documents, IDs, handlers. Itโs all ready.โCassiel took a long drag from the cigar and exhaled. โHeโs staying here.โEnzo blinked. โWhy?โโBecause I want him close. I trust no one. Not even you,โ Cassiel replied without looking up.โYou think Iโd mess with Bashโs transport?โ Enzo raised a brow.โI think youโd do whatโs necessary if the time ever came.โ Cassiel set the cigar down and reached for the iPad resting beside him. โThatโs why youโre valuable. Thatโs also why youโre dangerous.โEnzo gave a small
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 83
Third POVFour cloaked men sat around the round stone table, the flicker of candlelight casting distorted shadows on the walls of the underground chamber. The air was thick with dampness and secrecy. None of them spoke for a while, only the rustling of their cloaks and the occasional creak of an old chair filled the silence.The man seated at the far end leaned forward. โHeโs gone too far this time.โA second man turned his head. โYou mean Cassiel?โHe nodded. โBurning the boy alive in front of his own brother? That was reckless. Emotional. Not like him.โโHe dug his own grave,โ the third one murmured. โCassielโs slipping. Heโs letting sentiment drive him now. Thatโs dangerous.โThe fourth one chuckled slowly. โSentiment? He was proving a point. Thatโs what he does best.โโNo,โ the first man cut in sharply. โThat wasnโt Bash. It was Arnold.โA stunned silence settled like a bomb had just gone off.โYouโre sure?โ the second man asked slowly.
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 82
Third POVJulianโs head throbbed. His vision blurred, not from any injury, but from how tightly the panic coiled his chest. His arms were shaking, lips trembling, and no amount of wiping could stop the tears. They just kept fallingโfast, hot, and helpless.He barely registered the harsh tug on his arm until he stumbled, dragged by Enzo toward the sleek black car waiting just outside the warehouse. His legs moved, but his mind didnโt. He was justโฆ floating in a nightmare.Cassiel sat in the back seat. Hands clasped, expression cold, jaw locked. Not even a blink as Julian was shoved into the seat beside him like a broken toy.The door shut.Julian didnโt look at him. Couldnโt. He stared ahead. Still seeing Bash. Still hearing him scream. Still smelling burnt flesh.Cassiel leaned forward slightly. โDrive.โEnzo didnโt say a word. He obeyed immediately, tires screeching as they pulled onto the road.The silence in the car was brutal. Suffocating. Ju
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 81
Third POVWhat could Cassiel be up to? Why hadnโt he said anything? Was there something more going on โ something Julian wasnโt being told?The questions circled in his mind, and he found himself at the base of the grand staircase without remembering how heโd gotten there. He paused, staring up at the darkened hallways above, wondering what he might find if he went looking.Heโd always been good at reading people, at picking up on the smallest details. But Cassielโฆ Cassiel had always been an enigma, a puzzle he couldnโt quite figure out. And that frustration, the constant tug of curiosity, made it difficult to let go. To accept that some things werenโt meant to be understood.He closed his eyes for a brief moment, willing the thoughts to quiet down. But they didnโt. They only grew louder, more insistent.Something was happening. And Julian wasnโt sure if he was ready to find out what.As the morning stretched on, Julian found him
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 80
Third POVThe bed beside him was empty.He had known it would be. He'd woken up earlier than usual, his internal clock already attuned to the routine that had settled between them. It was a routine that kept the silence from becoming too uncomfortable, the distance from becoming too obvious. Cassiel had always been an early riser, his movements graceful yet purposeful as he left the bed. Julian, on the other hand, had become accustomed to lying still until the weight of reality pulled him fully awake.Rolling over onto his side, Julian stared at the empty space where Cassiel had been moments ago. The absence was familiar, like the echo of a song long forgotten. It wasnโt that Julian expected anything different, but some mornings, the emptiness felt more pronounced. He ran a hand over his face, rubbing the sleep from his eyes before swinging his legs over the side of the bed.He stretched his arms above his head, the muscles in his back a
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 79
Third POVJulian lay on his side, watching the shadows dance across the ceiling. Cassielโs breathing beside him was slow, steady, the rise and fall of his chest almost hypnotic. He looked peaceful in sleep โ something that seemed ironic considering the kind of man he truly was.Julian exhaled quietly and glanced at the clock.3:17 AM.He waited a few more minutes, letting time stretch as he lay perfectly still. Then, slowly, he turned to Cassiel. He reached a hand over his sleeping form and waved it softly in front of his face. No reaction. Cassielโs breathing didnโt hitch. His eyes didnโt flutter.Julian allowed himself a tiny sigh of relief. Slipping the duvet aside, he planted one foot silently on the floor, then the other. His bare feet padded soundlessly on the cold hardwood. He tiptoed toward the door, his hand closing around the brass handle โ"Going off to sniff through my computer again?" came the low, unmistakable voice
The Devil In A Suitย ย ย Chapter 78
Third POVCassiel turned, meeting his gaze. "You tell me."Julian stepped forward, voice low. "I went into your study because I needed to see if what I suspected was true.""And?""You tell too many lies with too calm a face."Cassiel slipped his shirt on. "Then stop trusting me."Julian flinched. "Maybe I already have."The silence that followed was sharper than any argument. Cassiel finished dressing, adjusted his collar, and walked toward the door."Where are you going now?" Julian asked.Cassiel paused, looking over his shoulder. "To finish what you just made harder."And then he was gone.Julian sank onto the bed, the quiet roaring in his ears.He had poked the sleeping typhoon.And now the storm was coming.It was well past midnight when the screech of iron gates raked through the silence of the estate. Julian, stretched out on the leather couch in the sitting room, didnโt move. Heโd been there for hours, unmoving, e
