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Chapter six

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The officer’s hand locked on Damien’s arm.

“Damien Voss, you need to come with us. New evidence regarding the shooting.”

My stomach dropped.

“No—wait! He didn’t do this!” I hated how desperate I sounded. Even now, after everything, part of me still fought to protect him.

Damien’s eyes met mine. Real fear flickered there—for me. Then it hardened.

“Lila, go home. Stay with Sophia. Call my lawyer—Marcus Hale.”

They led him away. I stood frozen until Sophia pulled me toward the car. We followed to
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    The warehouse smelled like rust and oil. I stepped inside with the files in my bag. My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my ears. Liam was here somewhere. I had to get him back.A light clicked on. Damien stepped out from the shadows. Victoria was right behind him. They looked like they had been talking the whole way here.“You really came alone?” Damien asked. He moved toward me fast. His hand went straight to my stomach like he owned it. “You should not have done that. It is too dangerous for you and the baby.”I pushed his hand away. “Do not touch me. You and Victoria have been texting and planning without me. Again. While our son is missing. I am so tired of this.”Victoria stepped closer. Her eyes were wide and fake sorry. “Lila I messed up. I was jealous. But Damien and I figured out the partner’s next move. We can fix this if you just give us the files.”Us. The word made me want to scream. She ruined my marriage on purpose. She helped start this mess. Now she stood next

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    We have your son.The words on my phone screen froze me where I stood. The police lights were still flashing outside, but the house felt suddenly empty and wrong. I ran upstairs two steps at a time, heart beating fast.Liam’s bed was empty.“Sophia!” I screamed.She came running from the hallway, face pale. “He was just here, I stepped out for one second to get water. The window… it’s open.”I couldn’t breathe. My legs gave out and I sank to the floor, clutching my stomach. Another baby. And now they had Liam. All because I let Damien and Victoria pull me back into their world.My phone rang. Damien. I answered with numb fingers.“Lila, talk to me. What happened?”“They have him,” I whispered. “Your message said they have my son. They took him, Damien. While you and Victoria were being arrested, someone took our boy.”Silence. Then his voice came back, low and controlled. “Victoria and I talked before they separated us. She knows the partner’s drop point. We planned a way to draw him

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    Victoria looked like she hadn’t slept in days. Her voice cracked as she screamed Damien’s name again.Damien opened the door but kept one arm around my waist, pulling me tight against his side. The possessive grip said everything. I was his now. No more pretending.“Victoria, go home,” he said coldly.She laughed, a sharp broken sound. “Go home? After everything I did for you? After I spent years watching you play house with her?” Her eyes locked on me with pure hatred. “You think I don’t know what’s happening in there? You think I don’t see the way you look at her now that she finally left?”Damien’s hand tightened on my hip. “This isn’t about you.”“It’s always been about me!” Victoria stepped closer, voice dropping to a venomous whisper. “Nine years ago I made sure you never wanted her. I planted the stories. I paid people to say she trapped you with that first pregnancy. I made sure your family believed she was the villain. And you… you believed it because it was easier than admit

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    I ran down the hall, heart hammering so hard it hurt. Damien was already inside the room, yanking the curtains open. The window lock had been forced. Cold night air rushed in and the scratches on the frame caught the light like fresh wounds. No figure outside, but the feeling of being watched crawled over my skin.Damien moved fast, checking under the bed, in the closet, every shadow. He pulled Liam into his arms. “You’re safe. I swear no one will touch you.” His voice was steady for our son, but when his eyes met mine they burned with something wild and desperate. “Or your mother.”Liam buried his face in Damien’s shirt, small hands fisting the fabric. I stroked his back until his breathing evened out. Sophia came and gently took him to the guest room, murmuring soft words until he settled. The door clicked shut behind them, leaving me alone with the man I had just divorced.The hallway felt too small. Damien stepped close, backing me against the wall without touching me at first. Hi

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    The officer’s hand locked on Damien’s arm.“Damien Voss, you need to come with us. New evidence regarding the shooting.”My stomach dropped.“No—wait! He didn’t do this!” I hated how desperate I sounded. Even now, after everything, part of me still fought to protect him.Damien’s eyes met mine. Real fear flickered there—for me. Then it hardened.“Lila, go home. Stay with Sophia. Call my lawyer—Marcus Hale.”They led him away. I stood frozen until Sophia pulled me toward the car. We followed to the station, but they wouldn’t let me see him. I paced the waiting area while she made calls.My phone rang. Hospital.My mother’s voice shook. “Your father’s pressure dropped again. They’re rushing him back into surgery. Come now.”I went. Victoria was already there, red-eyed and venomous.“This is what you wanted, isn’t it? You file for divorce and suddenly Dad is fighting for his life.”“Shut your mouth, Victoria.” My voice came out cold. “Not today.”Hours later the surgeon confirmed Father

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    I walk back into the hospital with my heart heavy. Sophia stays right beside me like a shield. Damien still stands near the police officers. His face looks pale and tight. Victoria hovers close to him again. She touches his shoulder and whispers something. I look away fast. I cannot watch that anymore.The officer turns to me. “Mrs. Harper, we need to speak with you too. Just a few questions.”I nod even though I want to run. We move to a quiet corner. Damien tries to follow but the officer stops him. “Alone please.”I sit down. My hands twist together in my lap. The officer asks about my father’s business deals. About any fights with Voss Enterprises. About the divorce. Each question feels like another weight on my chest.“I do not know much about their business,” I say honestly. “I stayed out of it. Damien and my father never got along but I never thought it would come to this.”The officer writes everything down. “We will check the contract details. For now stay safe. If you rememb

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