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41. The Broadcast
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The Lovely Loner 46. Fit For A Rival
Judith Radford stood in front of her full-length mirror, her jaw clenched and eyes narrowed. Her reflection looked back at her—flawless makeup, perfect posture, silk robe cinched at the waist. But it wasn’t enough.Not for what was coming.The gala wasn’t just a social event this year—it was a battlefield. And Annie Yin would be there. Judith had spent the night envisioning it: the lights, the cameras, the whispers. And Rex… standing in the same room with her. Watching her. Breathing her in.Judith’s fingers trembled slightly as she picked up her phone and pressed a familiar name.Martha answered on the second ring. “Judith.”“I need a dress,” Judith said sharply. “Something new. Something that will leave jaws on the floor.”Martha was quiet for a beat. Then, dryly: “You mean something to outshine Annie Yin.”Judith’s lips thinned. “Exactly.”“Judith…” Martha sighed, already tired. “She owns the largest luxury clothing empire in the country. She creates gowns that are auctioned for si
The Lovely Loner 45. The Quiet Yes
The silence in the Radford estate wasn’t peaceful—it was suffocating. It had teeth. Judith sat alone in the sitting room, the pale light from the chandelier throwing soft gold across the marble floors. Every clock tick, every shift of the wind outside, sounded thunderous in the stillness. She adjusted the silk of her dress for the third time in ten minutes and tucked a loose curl behind her ear. The envelope sat in her lap like a loaded weapon. The Empire Foundation’s Annual Charity Gala. Every socialite, billionaire, politician, and power broker would be there. Cameras would flash. Deals would be struck. Appearances would be everything. And Rex hadn’t attended in years. But this time… This year was different. She had spent the entire afternoon rehearsing how she’d bring it up—how she’d lean in close and let her perfume do half the work, how she’d smile and say, “Let’s go together. For old time’s sake.” She’d wear the sapphire gown that clung just enough. The one he u
The Lovely Loner 44. The Invitation
The rooftop lounge of Club Artema hovered above the city like a crown of glass and steel, its silence broken only by the whisper of the wind and the low clink of ice in untouched tumblers. Night had deepened around them—stars struggling to be seen behind the soft haze of the skyline—and the four men at the table had long passed the point of polite conversation.Now, only truths remained.Rex Radford sat with his head lowered, eyes focused not on the city, not on the skyline, not even on the friends around him—but on something deep, knotted, and unreachable. The kind of silence that even seasoned men didn’t interrupt casually.Not until King Hin’s phone buzzed.Twice.He didn’t check it right away. He rarely did. But when it buzzed again, longer this time, the device skittering slightly against the tabletop, he sighed and picked it up.“Can’t even enjoy a drink without the world demanding attention,” he muttered, unlocking the screen with his thumb.Michael Dane raised an eyebrow but s
The Lovely Loner 43. Between The Lines
The sun had dipped below the horizon, leaving the city’s skyline aglow with electric promise. On the rooftop of Club Artema, four silhouettes sat nestled in ambient lighting—power players moved through the air here, but tonight it felt more like a confessional than a boardroom. Rex Radford was still, framed perfectly in the crosshairs of sharp lines and urban shine. King Hin lounged next to him, the picture of unshakeable confidence. Across from them, Michael Dane traced the rim of his glass, inscrutable. And Romeo Dukeson looked like he’d stepped from a fashion campaign—taut features, still warmth in his eyes. They had arrived together—Rex escorted by his bodyguard, King cutting through the lobby alone as if he owned it, Michael slipping in without notice, and Romeo, younger but already established, sandwiched by two of the city’s heaviest hitters. It was supposed to be a night of escapism—of deals and chatter about mergers and markets. But tonight was different. The world had
The Lovely Loner 42. Echoes Of Her Voice
The corridor behind him was dark. Silent. His footsteps were soft against the marble, but in his ears, they sounded like thunder.Rex didn’t look back.He couldn’t.He didn’t want to see Judith’s eyes. Didn’t want to hear her voice. Not tonight. Not after that.Not after her.He pushed open the door to his private study and stepped into the shadows. The space swallowed him whole. No lights. No staff. Just the hum of silence that always greeted him here. He closed the door softly behind him and leaned against it.For a long moment, he didn’t move.He simply stood there.Listening.To nothing.But in his head, her voice lingered—soft, calm, precise.“Sometimes, your truth belongs only to you and the people you love.”His hand slid up the doorframe until it curled into a fist, pressing against the wood.His breath was shaky. Shallow.He had thought he was prepared for this. He had told himself for weeks—ever since the fashion show—that he was ready to face Annie again. Ready to see what
The Lovely Loner 41. The Broadcast
The silver remote felt weightless in Judith’s hand as she flipped through channel after channel, each one as meaningless as the last. News. A soap opera rerun. A makeup tutorial. The sound barely registered in her ears. The television had become little more than moving wallpaper—something to keep the silence in her mansion from suffocating her completely.It was late. She was curled in her usual corner of the expansive cream-colored sectional, a half-empty wine glass trembling slightly between her fingers. She hadn’t eaten dinner. She didn’t feel hunger anymore—only the constant gnawing sense of waiting.Waiting for something to collapse.Waiting for something to bleed.She pressed the channel button again.A static buzz.Then—“…and we are so honored to welcome one of the most enigmatic forces in fashion and film today. She’s elegant, powerful, and unapologetically private—ladies and gentlemen, Annie Yin.”Judith’s thumb froze mid-press.Her heart lurched against her ribs like it had
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