All Chapters of Fool Me Once: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Jeffery’s POVAdrenaline rushed through my blood, my heart a thudding drum in my chest, as I chased Edward's vanishing form. The docks loomed ahead, black and unyielding, their shadows blending indistinguishably into the darkness—Cassie's rage-wrenched face burned in my memory, her blood on my hands. I'd left her injured, vulnerable, in Hayes's and his thugs' mercy—but Edward had to be stopped, or we'd never escape.My muscles ached, hurting from injuries, but determination drove me relentlessly onward. Edward's betrayal had been so profound, rooted in manipulation and cruelty. Tonight, it was over—no more running, no more fear.Edward disappeared in the darkness, creeping into a dilapidated warehouse. With no time to waste, I followed, the blackness suddenly engulfing me, cruel and stifling. The sound of footsteps echoed off metal walls, muted and unpleasant."Edward!" I screamed, my words driven by rage. "Stop running! Stand and face me.A deep, menacing laugh echoed in the darkness

Jeffery’s POVMy own heart pounding frantically, I ran toward the car parked in the shadows, Cassie shaking against me, her injured shoulder bleeding on my shirt. Each muscle is taut, desperation driving every step. Hospital alarms screamed behind us, frantic blasts marking the chase as it drew too close. We'd had seconds, and I wasn't willing to lose them.My shirt was held in Cassie's feeble grip, her whisper a moan of pain and relief. "Jeffery.""I've got you," I told her firmly, determination overriding fear in my mind. "Hold on, Cassie."I dragged her into the front seat, my jaws tightening at the pain-wracked shriek she let out. I plunged into the driver's seat, tires shrieking with protest, careening us out of the hospital's insanity and into the night that stretched out beyond.The evening dragged on, city lights weaving in and out of shadows. I glanced over at Cassie, her face wan, gasping unevenly but eyes burning with determination."Jeffery, Hayes. He's with Edward," she b

Jeffery’s POVDawn spread gray and desolate across the horizon, its weak light barely touching the deserted road ahead. Cassie remained next to me, her eyes darkened by sorrow and exhaustion, her face pale. My fists gripped the wheel, tension bubbling through every nerve.Edward's final, wicked laugh still rang in my mind—a foreboding sign that he had set events in train much earlier than the moment he took his final breath. We had escaped with our lives, but at what cost? Lila was killed, Hayes eliminated, but Edward's ghost loomed larger than ever, ready to destroy us from beyond the grave."Cassie," I whispered, breaking the tense silence. "We need to decide what we're going to do next."She breathed unevenly, obviously drawing on reserves of strength, her resolve uplifting despite her pain. "Edward never left loose ends. He made sure that even in death, he would destroy us."I winced. "He mentioned something would get released if he died. Something big enough to destroy us."Cassi

Jeffery’s POVMy pulse beat in my ears as chaos erupted within the walls of Andrew's apartment. My mind reeled, trying to comprehend a world that had turned against me with a cruel twist. Detective Hayes stood in the doorway—alive, authoritative, his gun pointed steadily at Claire."You're supposed to be dead," Claire spat, her normally tranquil face twisted in shock and anger."Disappointed?" Hayes answered coldly, stepping forward, his own presence dominating the room with palpable force. "Edward misjudged loyalty vs. fear."My gaze flicked to Cassie, her beautiful face pale with shock, her curvy body shivering next to me. Instincts of protection kicked in, and I pulled her into me, tensing my body to absorb whatever was coming at us."You're against Edward?" Cassie whispered indignantly, staring at Hayes in amazement. "We saw you—""You only saw what Edward wanted you to see," Hayes interrupted, a trace of softness in his eyes when they met Cassie's probing look. "He ordered me to

Cassie’s POVMy heart is pounding like a runaway drumbeat as Andrew's words reverberate, again and again, in my head.Jeffery's condition worsened.The Physicians were unsure whether he would survive.It all shut in around me—reporters shouting questions, camera strobes momentarily blinding me, officials shouting wildly at Detective Hayes. None of it mattered anymore. Jeffery was dying, and I needed to get to him.Hayes turned around, feeling immediately that something was amiss. "Cassie? What's wrong?""Jeffery." I struggled, attempting to suppress the tears streaming down my face. "He's—he might not survive."Hayes's tight face relaxed for an instant, his eyes shining with compassion. "Go. I'll cover things here."I didn't waste a moment; I fled from the accident. Andrew had sent me the address of the hospital, and all the cells of my body commanded me to reach there as fast as I could. My heart was tight with concern; losing Jeffery was on the verge of consuming my heart.And as I