All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Gilded Cage: Chapter 51 - Chapter 54

SAFE HOUSE – 3:47 AMHan worked frantically, surrounded by scattered electronics and half-assembled components. Wires snaked across the table like veins. His eyes were bloodshot, hands trembling from too much caffeine and too little sleep."Talk to me," Jian said, standing over him. "Can you build it?""I can build something. Whether it'll work..." Han gestured to the makeshift EMP device. "This is experimental. Untested. Could fry every electronic device in a hundred-meter radius, including our own equipment.""And Omega?""If Haeun's intel is correct, it should short out her inhibitor. But there's no guarantee. Could just make her angrier.""That's a risk we'll have to take." Jian studied the device. "How long until it's operational?"Han checked his watch. "Two hours. Maybe three. I need components I don't have. Specialized capacitors. Military-grade shielding.""I can get them," Seojun said from the doorway. "I know someone. Black market dealer. Owes me a favor.""How fast?""Give

SAFE HOUSE – THREE DAYS LATER – 6:34 AMChaewon woke to the smell of burning coffee and quiet voices. She lay still for a moment, listening. Jian and Han in the kitchen, discussing security protocols. Haeun teaching Euna self-defense moves in the living room, their laughter cutting through the tension.And somewhere, Min-ji. Learning to be human again.Chaewon rose, wrapped herself in a robe, and descended the stairs. The house was different now—fuller, louder, more alive. Less like a hiding place and more like a home.In the kitchen, Jian stood at the stove, attempting breakfast. The eggs were burnt. The toast was charcoal. But he was trying."You're awake," he said, noticing her."And you're cooking. Badly."A ghost of a smile. "I'm out of practice.""Let me." She moved beside him, took over the pan. Their hands brushed. Neither pulled away."Chaewon—""Not yet," she said softly. "We're not there yet. But we're getting closer."He nodded, accepting. "I can work closer."Han entered