All Chapters of Bound By Blood, Saved By Love : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“What? Aren’t you happy?” Luca asked, confused by the look Jace gave him.Just a few minutes ago, Jace had been genuinely happy—for the first time in a while. But Luca had ruined it by barging into his office with that news. News that, while important to the company, felt like a storm crashing into a peaceful moment.Jace wanted the company to be saved. Of course, he did. But not like this. Not if it came at the cost of his own happiness. Not if it meant watching everything he was finally building with Sarah fall apart before it even began.“Fine,” Luca said, already pushing himself off the chair. “I should better take my leave.”Jace didn’t stop him. He just sat there, watching his brother walk out of the office.When the door clicked shut behind Luca, Jace leaned back in his chair. His chest rose and fell heavily. His heart still pounding—not from the news Luca brought, but from what had happened earlier.A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips, unbidden. He had kissed her. F

Leo and Mr. Edwards stepped out of the police headquarters building, with Detective Connor following closely behind. The cool evening air brushed against their faces as they walked in silence for a moment, the tension of the past few weeks finally easing.“I know this hasn’t been easy,” Detective Connor said, his voice sincere. “I want to apologize for all the inconveniences. Your company’s name—Van Driscoll Global—has been officially cleared. But this isn’t over. I won’t rest until I find every single person behind the fraud and bring them to justice.”Leo nodded slowly and stretched out his hand for a handshake. A small, relieved smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Thank you, Detective. That means a lot.”Mr. Edwards stepped forward and firmly shook the detective’s hand as well. “My office is open to you anytime. If there’s any way I can help your investigation—just call.”They exchanged nods and said their goodbyes, heading toward the parking lot. Mr. Edwards had come in his o

Leo's eyes flew open. For a second, he couldn’t move. He stared up at the blinding white ceiling, letting his vision adjust. His heart pounded. The room was quiet—too quiet. He blinked slowly as the sterile scent hit him, sharp and cold. Hospital. He shifted slightly, and a dull ache shot through the side of his head. He hissed and turned his eyes, taking in the white walls, the IV tube attached to his palm, the slow beep of the monitor beside him. He looked down at himself. He wasn’t in his suit anymore—he was in a loose hospital gown. It felt strange against his skin, cool and unfamiliar. He noticed the bandage wrapped around the corner of his head, just above his ear. That’s where he must’ve hit the ground. Then a voice came—familiar, soft, and painfully sweet to his ears. "Leo?" It was Diane. He turned his head slowly toward the voice. She rushed to his side, her steps fast, desperate. Her hair was a mess, sticking out in places like she hadn’t touched it

The ride in the car was quiet. Too quiet.The woman’s hands kept trembling as she twisted her fingers together, again and again, as though the small motion could drain away the storm inside her. Her gaze stayed on her lap, avoiding him entirely.Luca noticed.He didn’t understand why she was so restless. He didn’t even know her well enough to guess. All he really knew was that he had seen her with Leo, more than once, and that there was something different in the way Leo looked at her. Something unspoken, but impossible to miss.If Luca had to bet, he’d say Leo was in love with her.But then there was the ring. A gold wedding band sitting plainly on her finger.Was she married? Was Leo tangled up with another man’s wife? The thought flickered in Luca’s mind, but he pushed it away. Not his business… or maybe it was, because now here he was, driving her home in the middle of the night.They reached a stop in front of a tall, beautiful fence with ornate gates. Even from outside, he could

Jace got out of the car in a rush, striding quickly to the passenger side to open the door for Sarah. He had driven her home himself. After what happened earlier, he needed to see her safely to her doorstep. A man had attacked him with a knife from nowhere. Jace had fought him off easily, but the image of that blade and the man’s eyes still clung to him. Who was he? And why had he been stalking them earlier? Jace didn’t want Sarah to notice the storm behind his calm face. She would worry, and he didn’t want that. This was his problem to handle. “Careful babe ,” he said softly, holding the door steady for her. She smiled shyly and stepped out. She never thought she’d fall for her boss especially not a Van Driscoll but here she was, sinking deeper into Jace’s pull with every second. She slid her arms around his neck, drawing him close. “Thanks so much, I had a great day today,” she murmured. “Me too,” he replied without hesitation. His hands found her waist like they belonge