Semua Bab Bound by the Billionaire's Claim: Bab 141 - Bab 150

The room froze as Donovan’s smug grin widened, his thumb hovering menacingly over the detonator. The faint glow of the remote’s red light cast eerie shadows across his face.“Careful, Moretti,” Donovan said, his tone taunting. “One wrong move, and this place goes up faster than your precious empire.”Zane’s silver eyes narrowed, his weapon steady despite the tension coiled in his body. His gaze flicked briefly to Maya, who crouched behind the desk, clutching her father’s arm.“Donovan,” Zane said, his voice low and lethal. “You’ve made a career out of underestimating me. Don’t make that mistake again.”“Underestimating you?” Donovan chuckled, shaking his head. “No, Zane. I know exactly what you’re capable of. That’s why I planned for this.”---A Tactical StandoffReese inched closer to Zane’s side, her weapon trained on Donovan. “What’s the play here, boss?” she murmured, her voice barely audible.Zane didn’t respond immediately, his sharp mind racing through possibilities. He knew D

The roar of Syndicate vehicles grew louder, the sound reverberating across the airstrip as their headlights cut through the night. Zane’s silver eyes scanned the horizon, his mind racing. They were outnumbered, outgunned, and dangerously exposed.“We need to get out of here!” Lena barked, her voice sharp as she fired at the advancing convoy.Zane glanced at Donovan, still pinned beneath him, the smug grin on his bloodied face enough to make Zane’s grip tighten.“We’re taking him with us,” Zane said, hauling Donovan to his feet.“Are you insane?” Reese shouted, ducking behind a stack of crates as bullets whizzed overhead.“He’s the key to ending this,” Zane snapped. “We can’t let him go.”---A Race Against TimeCamilla appeared at Zane’s side, her laptop strapped to her chest and her face pale with tension. “I disabled the plane. They won’t be taking off, but we’ve got a bigger problem.”“What now?” Maya asked, her voice trembling as she clutched Zane’s arm.Camilla pointed to the hor

The room froze as Donovan’s cold voice cut through the chaos. Maya stood rigid, the feel of the gun barrel pressed against her back sending chills down her spine. Zane’s silver eyes darkened with fury as he leveled his weapon at Donovan. “Let her go,” Zane said, his voice low and deadly. Donovan chuckled, his grip on the gun unwavering. “Always so protective, Zane. But this time, you don’t get to play the hero. Step back, or she’s done.” Maya’s hands trembled as she clutched the transmitter. She couldn’t let Donovan win—not now. ---A Calculated Risk“Zane,” Maya said softly, her green eyes locking onto his. “Don’t worry about me.” “Maya,” Zane started, his voice tight, but she cut him off. “We don’t have time for this,” she said, her voice steady despite the fear coursing through her. “We can’t let him stop us.” Donovan laughed, his tone mocking. “Touching. Truly. But this isn’t a negotiation.” “Neither is this,” Maya said suddenly, slamming her elbow into Donovan’s ribs. --

The cold night air bit at Maya’s skin as she clung to Zane, her body still trembling from exhaustion. The forest felt eerily quiet after the chaos at the safe house, but the tension among the group was palpable.Zane handed Maya carefully to Reese, who helped her sit on a nearby rock. “Stay with her,” Zane said, his voice low and tight. “She needs rest.”“What about you?” Maya asked, her green eyes filled with worry.Zane’s silver eyes softened as he crouched beside her. “I need to figure out our next move. I promise, I won’t go far.”Maya nodded reluctantly, her hand lingering on his arm before he stood and walked toward Camilla.---The Bigger ThreatCamilla’s face was illuminated by the faint glow of the tablet as Zane approached. She didn’t look up, her focus entirely on the data she’d extracted.“What are we dealing with?” Zane asked, his voice cutting through the tension.Camilla turned the screen toward him, her expression grim. “This isn’t just about you or Maya. This is globa

The rumble of approaching vehicles grew louder, reverberating through the forest like a storm on the horizon. Inside the cabin, the team scrambled into action, their exhaustion temporarily forgotten in the face of the imminent threat.Zane stood by the window, his silver eyes scanning the tree line. He turned back to the group, his voice calm but commanding. “They’re closing in fast. We don’t have much time to set up.”“We’re not going to make this easy for them,” Lena said, slinging her weapon over her shoulder. “Reese, Alex, take the west side. I’ll cover the east with Victor.”“And what about me?” Luca asked casually, leaning against the wall with a smirk.“You stay out of my way,” Zane said coldly.---A Dangerous SetupCamilla worked furiously at her laptop, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she set up a new firewall to block the Syndicate’s drone signals.“This will buy us some time,” she muttered, sweat beading on her brow.“Time for what?” Maya asked, standing beside h