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Chapter 91: A Fragile Stillness

Riley’s POVI came back exhausted and dropped onto the couch. My body felt too heavy to move, and my mind refused to stay on one thought for more than a second. Every question about what to do next pushed against another, and the mess of it all made me feel restless.A cold shower. That was the only thing that might help me clear my head.I pushed myself up and went straight to my room. I stripped off my clothes and left them where they fell before stepping into the bathroom. I turned on the shower and the spray hit me in sharp bursts of cold. I sucked in a breath at first, but I stayed under it, letting the water run over my skin. Slowly, the tightness in my chest eased a little, and the noise in my head faded enough for me to think straight.When I stepped out, I wrapped myself in a towel and pulled on a loose house dress. The fabric was soft and comfortable, exactly what I needed.Then the kind of hunger that hit me is the type you can’t ignore. I could not even remember the last

Chapter 92: The Evidence.

Riley’s POVThe air went thin after the call. Michael turned, his voice steady but edged. “I’m leaving. The video has been retrieved.”The words hit me like a jolt, relief flooded me so fast it almost felt dizzying, yet at the same time, suspense curled tight in my stomach. My lips moved before I thought it through. “Can I come with you?”His stood still and stared at me, and for a second I thought he would refuse. My chest tightened.“Please,” I said again, softer this time, adding another, “Please.” I didn't need puppy eyes, I just needed him to nod.Something in his eyes shifted, the hesitation breaking, and finally he nodded.I could not stop the little spark of triumph that warmed me. All thanks to Aria, for teaching me those tricks, no, I won't call it tricks but life saving hacks.I rushed to my room, tugged on a jacket and matching trousers in a haste, shoved my feet into sneakers, ran fingers through my hair and sprayed a quick scent. I slung a bag over my shoulder and forced

Chapter 93: Name Cleared.

Michael’s POVThe smell of coffee greeted me before I even reached my desk. A fresh cup was already waiting on the table, steam curling slowly above it, the only proper start to a day like this.”I closed the office door behind me and loosened my tie slightly before lowering myself into the chair. For a brief moment, I allowed the silence to stretch, my eyes closing as I wrapped my hand around the warm mug. One sip was enough to wake up the sharper edges of my mind.The screen of my computer lit up with a faint glow. I placed the coffee back down, pulled the keyboard closer, and began typing out a reply to an email that had been left untouched yesterday. I kept my words short and precise. No room for softness. Every second wasted only gave the world more time to spin its noise about us.As soon as I clicked send, my phone buzzed against the desk. I frowned and glanced down. An unknown number.I swiped to answer and held the device to my ear, waiting. A clipped, cautious voice rushed t

Chapter 94: Plan-B

Sienna’s POVThe restaurant was quiet in that expensive way. Soft music floated in the background and the faint clinking of cutlery filled the spaces in between. I sat across from one of our partners, his face lit with satisfaction as he scanned the last page of the contract. My assistant sat quietly at my side, her tablet open, fingers ready to type whatever notes I might throw her way.When I pressed the pen against the paper and signed my name, I felt the usual rush of victory. I slid the document across the table for him to sign and leaned back in my chair, allowing myself a small, practiced smile.That was when my phone buzzed on the table. The name flashing on the screen pulled my attention immediately. One of our directors, the same man who stood in on behalf of the Knights at the Gray’s meeting.I excused myself with a polite smile and reached for my bag. “I’ll be right back,” I said lightly, rising from the table. He nodded, still occupied with the document, and I left.The r

Chapter 95: Erased.

Michael’s POVThe drive stretched longer than I wanted, the city crawling past in slow fragments, almost forty minutes from the office to her address. I found myself wondering how she managed the same distance every morning, weaving through the grind of early traffic. But that thought was fleeting. Right now, my mind had no space for her commute.We pushed through lights, stops, and the restless hum of the city until the streets narrowed and the ride turned uneven. The car jolted over rough patches, buildings packed shoulder to shoulder, most of them worn but standing. It was an average neighborhood, the kind that neither drew attention nor repelled it. The driver pulled to a halt in front of a five-story block, with 42 painted bold on the outer wall, black against faded concrete. I stepped out with my assistant at my side, my gaze lifting briefly to the upper floors before I headed in.The stairwell smelled faintly of damp and cooking oil, echoes of voices carrying from somewhere ab

Chapter 96: Heavy Silence.

Michael’s POVWhen they returned, I dismissed my assistants, picked up the few things I needed from my desk, and walked out. The weight of the day pressed against my shoulders, each step across the quiet hallway heavier than the last. When I reached the elevator, I stepped inside, and the doors slid shut in front of me, enclosing me in silence as it carried me down to the parking lot.My driver was already waiting. The familiar figure stepped forward to open the door for me, and I slid into the backseat without a word. The engine hummed to life, steady and low, as the car rolled out of the building.Through the window, the city was alive. Neon lights spilled over the sidewalks, glowing against the faces of pedestrians. Vendors lingered at the roadside, calling out over small grills and makeshift stands. Their voices blurred together with the distant sound of honking horns, but none of it truly reached me. My eyes followed the scene as if it might distract me, but my mind refused to

Chapter 97: Unfamiliar Ease.

Michael's POVA low buzz against my leg pulled me from sleep. My body jerked slightly, and for a moment I had no sense of where I was. Then I felt her shift away from me. Riley slid off my lap, the warmth of her body leaving with her, and I hated the sudden emptiness it carved into the space between us.I pushed a hand into my pocket and pulled out the phone, my brows already pulling together. Whoever it was had better have a reason. The name on the screen made me pause, Zara.I answered quickly. Her voice carried through the line, soft and light, asking about me, checking in, nothing more. The conversation lasted only a few minutes, but by the time I ended the call a faint smile had tugged at my lips. It’d been a while since I’d heard her voice.When I set the phone down, I caught sight of the clock. It was far too late for me to still be here. My body argued with me, urging me to stay in the quiet warmth of the room, but I forced myself upright. Muscles ached from the position I had

Chapter 98: Paper Apology.

Riley’s POVThe elevator doors slid open, and I stepped onto the PR floor, only to stop in my tracks at the sight before me. Bouquets were everywhere."A wall of flowers blocked my path, arms hidden behind the blooms, faces completely covered. For a split second, I thought I had stepped into someone’s private celebration, maybe a proposal or birthday surprise gone wrong. I glanced back behind me, half expecting someone else to appear, but the hallway was empty.Then, as though on cue, the flowers shifted. One by one, people tilted their bouquets aside, peeking at me from the edges. Confusion and unease twisted in my chest as I took in the sea of flowers.The largest bouquet began to move forward, its weight forcing the holder to stumble slightly. When he finally lowered it, revealing his face, my breath caught.Brighton.The sight of him snapped something inside me. My expression hardened before I could even control it. All I could see was that moment, the crushing day I was accused,

Chapter 99: Crossroads.

Riley’s POVThe elevator slid open at the top floor. Michael stepped out first, his stride purposeful, while I followed close behind with Mr. Chambers trailing us.Inside his office, the atmosphere shifted instantly. The large space was quiet, almost heavy, the sound of his keyboard breaking the silence as he typed something into his system. When he finally turned to face us, his focus was sharp, all business.“Bring me the modified plan,” he said.I handed it over without a word, watching as his eyes scanned through each detail. He made a few quick corrections, his fingers moving with practiced precision across the keys, then shared the updated version with Mr. Chambers.“Release this immediately,” Michael instructed firmly. “The public is breathing down our necks, and this will not only redirect their attention but also serve our purpose.” His tone left no room for argument. After a pause, his eyes settled on us again, darker this time, carrying a weight that made me shift slightly

Chapter 100: Lingering Words.

Riley’s POVI was rushing to finish one of my tasks for the day, not wanting to carry it over after the break. My fingers flew across the keyboard, and with a final click on the send button, I leaned back with a small sigh of relief.The quiet hum of my office was broken abruptly by my phone blaring to life on the desk. The sharp ringtone cut through the silence, startling me enough that my hand halted halfway to the mouse.I reached for the phone, and when my eyes caught the name glowing on the screen, my breath caught in my chest. My stomach tightened as though the air had been punched out of me. Of all the people I thought might call, she was the last.I hesitated. My thumb hovered over the screen, uncertain. The ringing felt louder with every second, filling the small space until it pressed against my ears. Then it stopped.For a moment, I thought that was the end of it. But almost immediately, the phone lit up again. She was calling back.I swallowed hard and forced myself to swi

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