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Chapter 27 Trial Under the Embers
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2026-04-24 19:22:11
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The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 140 No One Sleeps Tonight
When she sat down, Green let out a low, mocking laugh. He tilted his head toward Avery, his posture completely relaxed."Look at you. All that effort getting her out, and she doesn't even know her own name anymore."He licked his dry lips, his fractured spectacles hanging precariously from his ear."You think getting her out of Obsidian City was the end of it? Line 030 is locked inside her, but she can't tell you a thing. You carried an empty shell for three days. And now what?"Avery's fingers curled into a tight, rigid knot against her knees, her nails driving sharply into her open palms.The chaotic images of their flight from the facility, her mother's hollow, unfocused eyes, and the shadow of Dominic's back soaked in crimson beneath the midnight rain—countless memories tore through her thoughts simultaneously, each one sharp and unrelenting.Yet she kept her face still. She maintained an absolute visual lock on his, forcing her heart rate into compliance as she silently waited fo
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 139 The Return of the Rat—Dr. Green
The early morning mist of Diamond City had not yet entirely vanished, its damp tendrils clinging to the cold cobblestones of the driveway where the sedan sat idling.Avery stood in the grand vestibule, pulling her heavy trench coat over her shoulders. Before initiating her exit sequence, she made one final sweep to the primary suite upstairs. She verified that her mother had processed her morning medication and was currently resting, watching the gray horizon clear from a high window under the watchful eye of a private caregiver."Miss Clair," the estate manager initiated, his polished boots clicking against the marble floor as he closed the distance. "Miss Winster’s directive was absolute. Your departure is locked for exactly nine-zero-zero AM.""Understood."Outside the glass windows of the moving vehicle, an unfamiliar sequence of metropolitan architecture and flashing commercial signage blurred past. Avery leaned her head back against the leather wrap of the rear seat, her fingers
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 138: The Uninvited Guest
Evening.The housekeeper and servants in the small building had all taken up their posts, moving quietly through the rooms with practiced efficiency. The soft glow of the lamps cast warm pools of light across the floors, and the faint scent of home-cooked food still lingered in the air. Avery watched her mother finish her dinner and take her medication under the care of the staff, waiting until the older woman had settled in and drifted off to sleep. The rise and fall of her mother's chest was steady now, peaceful, a sight that made something in Avery's chest loosen just slightly.She gave the nurse a few brief instructions, her voice low and careful not to disturb the sleeping woman, then closed the door behind her, the latch clicking softly into place, and left.The hotel was not far away. The streets were quiet, the evening lights beginning to flicker on along the sidewalks. A few cars passed, their headlights cutting through the gathering dusk, but otherwise the city felt still, a
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 137 Reunion at Dawn
Rain covered the windshield completely, streaking down in long, uneven rivulets. Through the blurred water marks, the figure at the bow looked far too familiar.Avery pushed herself up from the car door and walked forward two steps through the wet mud. Her boots sank slightly with each step.The man at the bow turned sideways to adjust the angle of the light. As the beam shifted, his face came into view.It wasn't him.She stood in the wind, the cold biting at her cheeks, realizing only now that she had been afraid. Afraid that Dominic would actually be standing there.The man on the deck suddenly shouted in her direction: "The captain is waiting. Please hurry."Waves crashed against the embankment in a steady, rhythmic beat. Avery looked away, secured the car, and helped her mother down.Her mother could move a few steps on her own, but most of her weight still rested on Avery's shoulders, pressing down with each labored step. She guided the older woman slowly across the narrow gangp
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 136 Unfathomable Partiality
The overhead surgical light had gone out at some point, leaving only a single wall lamp casting a warm, gentle orange glow across the dim basement. The light pooled softly on the concrete floor, pushing the corners of the room deeper into shadow.Evan stepped back from the operating table and raised a hand to press against his temples, which were tight with exhaustion. His sleeves were still rolled up, and there was a faint sheen of sweat on his forehead despite the cold."Her fever has broken. Her vital signs have stabilized. The equipment here is rudimentary, and this is the most I can do. But at least it should hold for the next two days."Avery walked over and sat down by the bed.Under the thin blanket, her mother's gaunt frame was almost jarring to look at. The bones of her shoulders stood out sharply beneath the fabric. Her breathing had leveled out now, the rise and fall of her chest slow and steady. Avery didn't wake her. She just sat there quietly, watching the faint rise an
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 135 Transaction in the Blind Spot
The car keys lay on the tabletop. Beside them, a slip of paper was pressed down, bearing a time and a set of coordinates. The paper was crisp and white, standing out against the dark wood grain of the table."This man doesn't ask any questions. He only looks at the key."Evan pulled off his gloves, his expression serious as he looked at her. The leather of the gloves was worn soft from use, and he folded them slowly, deliberately."Once he confirms it's genuine, he'll give you what you need. But he's not a good man. He could turn on you at any moment.""I know."Avery lifted her eyes, meeting Evan's probing gaze. She pulled the corner of her mouth into a dry, brittle smile. The gesture felt hollow on her lips, but she forced it anyway."Everyone is taking a risk tonight. Since I've already come this far, I don't have a choice."Evan studied her eyes for a long moment. The silence between them stretched, thick and unbroken. Finally, he let out a barely audible sigh. His shoulders dropp
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 126 We're Even
Avery was clearing out the old items in her room when she came across a piece of paper.It was tucked inside a medical book she often read—a photocopy of an overseas trust remittance.She had slipped it in two months ago without thinking much of it. At the time, she hadn't looked closely, just assu
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 125 Undercurrents at Kessler Estate
For three days following the gala, an unnatural quiet settled over Kessler Estate.Too quiet.The gravel paths held no footprints. The windows reflected only the sky. No birds crossed the glass.The frequency of Drake’s visits to the study escalated dramatically. Twice a day became nearly eight tim
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 124 Dinner in the Ashes (Part II)
In the restroom, Avery leaned against the sink and stared at her reflection in the grand mirror.The warm, golden light of the luxury fixtures did little to hide the stark paleness of her skin. The faint red bruising around her wrist where Dominic had clamped his hand down earlier had already begun
The Don’s Dangerous Addiction Chapter 123 Dinner in the Ashes (Part I)
The scale of the Obsidian City Chamber of Commerce gala was far beyond that of any ordinary commercial gathering. Every casual conversation dropped in this room carried immense weight, pulling at the invisible threads of the vast interest network that controlled every major and minor dock across No
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