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9. Quiet Break

Penulis: Nour El
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-16 10:32:03

“You came without an appointment, Bastian,” Zayne said, his eyes still fixed on his computer screen. He took off his glasses and stood up from his chair.

The tall man unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat down on the sofa without being asked. A wide grin spread across his face when he saw Zayne sit beside him.

“Last night, you called me and threatened me. At one-thirty in the morning,” Sebastian grumbled. “You really know how to ruin the mood.”

Zayne pursed his lips. “And what exactly were you doi
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    Everything Gion had told him kept replaying in Zayne’s head. Fragments of memories about Dani Watson—that eccentric detective—suddenly started making sense now. No wonder Dani always mentioned having connections that could help him whenever they met.Now Zayne was sure the person Dani had been referring to was Dante.Crossing one leg over the other as he sat in the garden chair, Zayne called the detective back.“Hello, Mr. Kensley?” Dani’s voice sounded friendly and upbeat. “What’s up? Need something?” he asked one question after another.“I just wanted to ask you something,” Zayne said, biting his nail for a moment before taking a deep breath. “Do you know Dante?”“Dante?” Dani repeated in confusion. “Dante Rudliego?”“Yeah, maybe,” Zayne answered since he himself didn’t know the man’s last name. “He’s a former detective.”“Yeah, that’s him. Why? Are you having problems with him?” Dani asked openly, not even trying to hide the fact that he knew Dante personally.“Is it true he helped

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    “He’s here,” Gion said quietly from the doorway of the office.“Let him in.” Zayne didn’t even bother looking up, but his jaw tightened the moment the door opened.Dante walked in. Zayne’s eyes swept over him with a judging look. Dante looked cleaner compared to the last time they met, but the exhaustion beneath his eyes was impossible to hide. His hands were rough. His skin had darkened under the sun.The last time Zayne saw him, the man’s beard had been fairly long. Now, even though his clothes still looked cheap, he seemed neater and more put together. Zayne took off his glasses and motioned for Dante to sit on the sofa.The door opened again as Gion walked in carrying two cups of hot coffee. He glanced briefly at Dante before placing one of the mugs in front of him.Zayne closed his laptop and rose from his seat. “I hope my invitation didn’t interrupt your work,” he said calmly as he sat down across from Dante.He studied him for a moment before gesturing for him to drink.Dante t

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    “Where’s my wife, Gianna?” Zayne asked after opening the bedroom door and finding the room empty. Gianna pressed her lips together and looked away, clearly avoiding something.Zayne lowered his gaze to Gianna, who looked awkward. “Where is my wife?” he asked again, his tone more pressing.“She left

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    The touch Zayne gave had crossed a line. It felt wrong. He quickly pulled his hand away and looked down at Elmy, who was frozen beneath him.“Didn’t you say you were never interested in touching me?” Elmy asked softly.Zayne saw the look in her eyes change. The softness and calm were gone—replaced

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