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Chapter 71

Lorenzo's POV:Seconds had turned into minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days and days into weeks. The soft beeping of the machines was the only sound filling the small hospital room as I sat beside Jacqueline, watching her sleep in silence. It had been three weeks, two days, twenty one hours, three minutes, and thirty seconds since the bullet put her in this state.Three weeks of me coming here, every day, hoping for any sign of her waking up. I tried to convince myself it was out of duty. But I knew, deep down, it was more than that. I needed to see her open her eyes again.Tonight, the room felt heavier than usual, almost stifling. I brushed a thumb over her hand as though she might feel it, as though the connection might somehow reach her. But before I could think any further, a soft knock on the door broke the quiet. I looked up, frowning as I muttered, "Come in."The door opened, and Haze stepped in, his expression unusually soft as his gaze landed on Jacqueline. Seeing hi

Chapter 72

Jacqueline's POV:I slowly opened my eyes, wincing at the brightness from the fluorescent bulb as I felt a full ache spreading through my body. My throat felt dry and my limbs heavy as if I'd been trapped for a very long time. As my vision cleared, I saw two figures standing nearby… Lorenzo, his jaw tight and tense and Haze, with a more relaxed but slightly guarded expression. They looked as if they'd been in the middle of something heated, but the moment they saw me awake, everything around them stilled.“Jacqueline?” Lorenzo whispered, bending down.. he had his full attention on me the moment he saw I was awake.“What… what's going on?” I asked, confused.. my gaze drifting from Lorenzo to Haze, I didn't remember why I was in the hospital, it felt like I fell asleep and suddenly I woke up in a different scene with body ache.. and the situation at which I saw Lorenzo and Haze got me worried Lorenzo reached out, his gaze softening as his fingers lingered over mine, his touch unusually

Chapter 73

The following morning, I was woken up by the nurse coming in to check my vitals. As she adjusted the tubes and glanced at her clipboard, she smiled at me, looking pleased.“You’re one lucky lady,” she said, her eyes twinkling..“Lucky?” I asked, frowning slightly.“Oh, yes,” she replied with a nod. “Not everyone has someone who’s there for them every single day. Your boyfriend has been here every day, morning, afternoon, and night. Made this hospital his second home, practically.”My brows shot up. “Boyfriend?”She grinned, shaking her head in amusement. “Yes, the handsome guy. Brown hair, piercing gaze, always so serious. The staff here can’t stop talking about how attractive he is. All the nurses have a soft spot for him, but he’s only got eyes for you. He’d sit by your side for hours on end, keeping watch.”I opened my mouth to correct her, to say Lorenzo wasn’t my boyfriend, but before I could get the words out, the door opened again. Lorenzo walked in, carrying a small paper bag

Chapter 74

The morning sun filtered gently through the blinds, bathing the hospital room in soft light, and I blinked awake. Just as my eyes adjusted to the light, the door opened quietly, and Haze stepped in, holding a bag that hinted at food. He was calm as ever, his eyes glancing over at me with an expression I couldn’t quite read.“Brought you something to eat,” he said, his tone surprisingly soft. He moved with a quiet sort of care, setting the bag on the tray beside me, unpacking its contents, almost… carefully. It was subtle, but I felt the change in his usual blunt manner… a softness I wasn’t used to seeing in him.I arched an eyebrow, eyeing the food spread out in front of me. He’d brought my favorites… somehow remembered them, even. “What’s this? Planning to feed me now, are you?” I teased, letting a half-smile slip out. I wanted to lighten the moment, but his reaction caught me off guard. He hesitated, his mouth twitching into a faint smirk, but there was something deeper in his eyes…

Chapter 75

It had been a week since that fleeting, charged moment with Haze. A week of unanswered questions. A week of silence. Haze has always been the constant… his teasing remarks, his quiet attentiveness, and that frustrating ability to be both protective and distant. And now, his absence was deafening. Alex's visit was pretty emotional, I never expected him to break down in front of me. His apology was sincere, at first I thought it was an act but I know when someone is being genuine and not.I sat up in the hospital bed, staring blankly at the bouquet Haze left on the table during his last visit. It was wilting now, petals curling at the edges. I’d thought of calling him, demanding to know why he’d disappeared, but every time I reached for my phone, I stopped myself. Why did it matter so much? Why did he matter so much?And yet, despite my growing awareness of Haze’s feelings, I couldn’t shake the gnawing ache that tethered me to Lorenzo. Even after everything… his cold demeanor, the engag

Chapter 76

The drive back to the Hernandez mansion was silent. Lorenzo sat next to me, staring straight ahead, his jaw tight. I was finally out of the hospital after days of endless checkups and nurses hovering over me. I thought being discharged would bring me some relief, but as we passed through the heavy iron gates, all I felt was dread.The estate was as grand as ever, but it felt like a prison now. Every room had its secrets, every person their own agenda. I was part of the chaos, but I wasn’t sure how much longer I could keep it all together.When we pulled up to the front steps, Lorenzo opened the car door for me. I glanced at him briefly, searching for something in his expression, but he was unreadable as always.“Take it easy,” he said softly as I stepped out.I nodded but didn’t respond.Later in the day, I found myself walking toward the east wing of the mansion. I wasn’t looking for Alexa, but I knew I’d run into her sooner or later. The tension between us had been brewing ever sinc

Chapter 77

“You need to sabotage that shipment, Jacqueline. It’s crucial to their operations. If we can cripple their arms supply, the Matrix will be left vulnerable, and we’ll have the upper hand.”Alonso’s voice echoed in my head as I stepped into the dimly lit room where the Scarface operatives awaited me.The weight of the task pressed heavily on my shoulders. Sabotaging a shipment of weapons meant venturing into Lorenzo’s domain. The risk was astronomical. But Alonso had insisted, and failure wasn’t an option.In the room, three men sat around a table strewn with maps and blueprints. Their faces were familiar, operatives loyal to Scarface, but they worked in the dark. Most of the members in Scarface don't know these guys. They live on low profile but carry out Alonso's dirtiest work.“You’re leading this,” one of them, Marco, said gruffly. “What’s the plan?”I exhaled, steadying my nerves. “The shipment leaves the Matrix warehouse tomorrow night. Lorenzo will be overseeing it personally, so

Chapter 78

"Dante," I said, my voice calm, though my pulse quickened.He stepped into the clearing, his broad frame illuminated by the faint moonlight. His expression was a mix of anger and disappointment."You really are a traitor," he said, his voice cold and heavy.I crossed my arms, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing me rattled. "I don't know what you're talking about.""Don't play games with me, Jacqueline," he snapped. "I’ve been watching you for weeks, putting the pieces together. You’re working with Scarface, aren’t you?"I stayed silent, knowing anything I said would only confirm his suspicions.Dante took a step closer, his hand resting on the gun holstered at his side. "You think I wouldn’t notice? I gave Lorenzo that fake cassette as bait. No real evidence, just a blank tape. I wanted to see who would take it. The very day you came to Lorenzo’s office to report Alexa’s supposed escape plan with Warren, the cassette was replaced. You’re the only one who could’ve done it."

Chapter 79

The sun was barely up when the news spread—Dante’s lifeless body had been found dumped in front of the Matrix warehouse. The sight was a chilling reminder that even the most loyal could fall, and the tension within the family was palpable. Everyone was on edge, whispering, speculating.Lorenzo stood at the head of the dining table, his fists planted firmly on the polished wood. His jaw was clenched, his dark eyes scanning the room. “Whoever did this will pay,” he said, his voice low but sharp enough to cut through the silence. “Dante was family, and I will find out who is responsible.”The room was heavy with unease. I kept my head down, my expression carefully composed, even though my pulse was erratic. No one could know the truth—not now, not ever.Raphael leaned toward Lorenzo and whispered something that made Lorenzo’s face darken further. I caught a fragment of their exchange: “Scarface... betrayal.” My stomach churned, but I didn’t flinch.Lorenzo’s gaze swept across the room, l

Chapter 80: A deal with the devil

“I have a deal” she swallowed the lump that formed in her throat.I tilted my head, intrigued. “Go on.”her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper. “The Matrix is falling apart. Dante’s death, the failed deals, the mounting pressure from law enforcement—it’s all crumbling. And when it does, I don’t want to be caught in the rubble. I want out.”My gaze sharpened. “Out? What are you saying?”“I’m saying I want to join you,” Cheyenne said, her tone turning serious. “I know you’re working against the Matrix. I don’t care why. What I care about is my future. When this family fall…. and it will fall… I want to be on the winning side. Help me secure that, and I’ll keep your little secret. I don’t care about loyalty to this family. What I care about is survival. And you, Jacqueline, are my ticket out of this sinking ship.”I chuckled softly, the sound dripping with mockery. “And what makes you think I’d agree to that?”Cheyenne leaned in closer, her voice a venomous whisper. “Because if yo

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