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The black-and-white photo waiting on Gray's desk caught his attention as soon as he walked into his office. He quickly poured himself a cup of coffee and sat down, picking up the photo. The image was much clearer in black and white, and the enlarged copy revealed what appeared to be a name.If he could make out the name...He hurled the enlarged copy and focused on the background, certain he was bound to get something useful from it. He stared at the wall, making out a hotel room.He moved in for a closer look, squinting his eyes as he studied the photo. There was something queasy about it. The longer he stared, the more he noticed.The photo wasn't real!A satisfactory smile settled on his face. He had solved the puzzle and couldn't wait to tell Chloe that her ex had fabricated a photo so he could divorce her. He reached for his phone, dialing her number.***Chloe was finding it difficult to speak. She could already feel how heartbroken they would be after they heard the announcemen

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Kylian's eyes scrutinized the ID cards intently as if the badges alone were insufficient evidence that the individuals before him were indeed members of the police force."What's this about?"Kylian had always been careful to avoid getting into any trouble with the law. He had always been a law-abiding citizen and had never gotten into trouble with the law. He didn't deal with drugs nor use them; neither was he into politics. He couldn't afford to have a criminal record, especially with his successful career at stake.He had worked hard to build his career, and the last thing he needed was to have his reputation tarnished by a visit to the police station. The thought of it made his stomach churn, and he couldn't help but wonder what had gone wrong."Chloe Burton filed a charge against you, and we have a warrant for your arrest, sir."The police officers tried as much as possible to be gentle with him. He was Kylian Kincaid, a wealthy billionaire and the son of one of the most influent

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Alejandro Navarro, famously known as Cassanova, was not a man to be trifled with. He was a notorious figure whose mere presence could strike fear in anyone. When his thick eyebrows furrowed and his face twisted into an expression of anger, his enemies knew that they were in grave danger and would never again see the light of day.The whirring sound of the chainsaw and the screams of Carlos Ortiz were drowned out by the partying sound downstairs."Estupido!" He held him steadily until the sharp, rough blades threatened to tear off his eye."Boss, please…por favor! Por Dios!""Por Dios!"He dropped the machine and hastened for a pen knife, piercing it close to his left eye and spilling blood over the new carpet. The naked girls in the room squirmed.Carlos cried as the knife started to carve out his eyes. Alejandro pushed him to the ground. "That is what happens when you steal from me.""La tira... the cops," Carlos begged to explain."Me vale madre! I don't care!" He sat down and bec

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Chloe skipped with joy as she walked into her spacious bedroom closet. Today was the day she had been anxiously waiting for. If fate had not intervened, she would have been sitting in bed feeling miserable. But now, she felt a rush of excitement, as if something extraordinary was about to happen to Girly Lux.Her eyes lit up as she gazed at herself in the mirror, twirling around to take in every angle. Today was the day she was going to try something new, something daring. And it wasn't just the clothes. She had decided to change her hair color, to transform herself completely. She reached for the wig, a fiery red that cascaded in waves down her back. With a smile on her face, she placed it on her head and fluffed it out, admiring the new look. It was time to take Girly Lux to the next level. Chloe felt a tinge of excitement as she entered her walk-in closet. She knew she had the perfect outfit for the event, and it was time to complete the look; she was determined to make a statemen

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Alejandro simmered with anger, his thoughts consumed by revenge. No one had dared make a fool of him. He was Alejandro Navarro, one of the most feared men around the globe, and nobody had dared ridicule him.As he sat through the fashion show, he seethed with frustration, knowing that the woman who had dared to make a fool of him was out there somewhere, probably enjoying her freedom. He longed to find her, to make her pay for what she had done. The mere thought of her made his blood boil, and he longed to be free from the confines of the event so that he could seek her out.Alejandro's anger continued to simmer as he watched the models strut down the runway. The display of clothes and colors held no interest for him, and he felt a growing impatience to find her and deal with her as he saw fit. Sofia Herrera, the dimwit who had managed to escape from his well-guarded house the previous night, and he was livid.The thought of what he would do to her once he found her sent a shiver down

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Ollie took sharp whiffs.I can do this.Anthony was encircled by a cluster of elegantly dressed individuals indulging in lighthearted banter. Ollie watched him from afar, knowing that this was the opportune moment to make her move while he was in high spirits. Anthony was not one to display frequent smiles, but the crowd would need to dissipate before she could approach him.Chloe had left some minutes ago, promising to return, and she was still out of sight.Maybe she could pretend that she had met the young billionaire and that he had declared his disregard.Anthony was already walking away, his entourage following closely behind him. Ollie quickly stood up and began to chase after him. Her footsteps echoed loudly on the stairs as she hurried down, and she soon found herself on the red carpet where the press was interviewing celebrities, businessmen, and women. Anthony hadn't stopped to speak to any of them. Ollie quickened her pace, hoping to catch up with him before he reached his

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D G.Gary scrutinized the photo, tracing his finger over the initials on the man's neck. The letters were undoubtedly significant, but he couldn't be certain of their meaning. DG could stand for anything, even a high-end fashion brand like Dolce and Gabbana.Gary slouched into his armchair, intently examining the initials. The "&" symbol nestled between the letters hinted at the amalgamation of two names, perhaps of lovers. However, the dot punctuating the letters confirmed that it was a complete name.And there was always a place to start. Banking on the possibility that the tattooed man had a criminal record, Gary knew that a call to the New York police department was his only option to access the names of former inmates within the last ten years. Judging from his appearance, the man he was searching for looked to be in his late twenties.Luckily, there was an extent to which he could flex some muscles in the NYPD. His wife, Maria Stanford, was the best techie the station boasted of

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Ollie took sharp whiffs.I can do this.Anthony was encircled by a cluster of elegantly dressed individuals indulging in lighthearted banter. Ollie watched him from afar, knowing that this was the opportune moment to make her move while he was in high spirits. Anthony was not one to display frequent smiles, but the crowd would need to dissipate before she could approach him.Chloe had left some minutes ago, promising to return, and she was still out of sight.Maybe she could pretend that she had met the young billionaire and that he had declared his disregard.Anthony was already walking away, his entourage following closely behind him. Ollie quickly stood up and began to chase after him. Her footsteps echoed loudly on the stairs as she hurried down, and she soon found herself on the red carpet where the press was interviewing celebrities, businessmen, and women. Anthony hadn't stopped to speak to any of them. Ollie quickened her pace, hoping to catch up with him before he reached his

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Kylian braced himself against the force of the heavy blow, struggling to maintain his balance. Meanwhile, Max quickly rushed to Chloe's side."I'm sorry, Chloe," he said, his gaze scanning her to ensure she was unharmed.As Chloe struggled to catch her breath following the incident, she watched Kylian intently and couldn't help but think that he had brought this upon himself.Kylian's nose was bleeding profusely, and he knew he had to retreat and live to fight another day. He backed away, holding his nose, feeling the warmth of the blood on his fingers. He couldn't bear the thought of being defeated in front of Chloe, especially by Max. The thought of it was so humiliating and painful for him to bear. It hurt his pride more than anything.Kylian had faced many defeats in business, losing deals to Max and others, but he knew how to move on and recover. However, losing Chloe was a different matter entirely. She was not just a business contract to him. She was his wife, his love, and the

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Alejandro threw the penknife in his hand at Carlos, and he ducked it by a breadth."No, Manches?! You cannot find a woman in this small city!" He stood up, seething. "I should have carved your eyes out."Carlos bowed silently."That pinche small rat. She took my money—my gold! And she escaped without any of you seeing her. I want her here alive tonight. If not, you'll pay with your life."If there was anything Alejandro despised, it was being cheated, especially by a woman—a young, helpless woman.He spat. "Pinche idiota!"The large basement's main door opened, and Diego walked in. A smile spread across Alejandro's face immediately."Guey. You know when to make an appearance. I was about to kill my incompetent hand man."Diego glanced at Carlos before returning his cheerful face to Alejandro. "I thought I should stop by since you're still in town."Alejandro sat down and pointed out a spot for Diego. One of the naked girls in the room served him a drink. Diego watched her. "She's new