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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

Danielle Clevers watched him from her office window, tears brimming in her eyes. Harris stepped out of the emergency ward, drying his hands. When he looked up, their eyes locked for a brief, heavy moment.She blinked, turned away, and walked to the parking lot downstairs. He followed.“Harris,” she began quietly, “how many years has it been since we started dating?”“Seven years, Danielle.”“And what about our wedding?”“Wedding?” His voice wavered.“Have you forgotten?” Her voice cracked. “Five years ago, at the mall, we saw that baby walker. You told me you wanted that exact one for our future child. But now…” She swallowed hard. “You don’t even make love to me like you mean it anymore. You just… finish and roll away. I’m left feeling empty every time.”Harris opened his mouth to explain, but no words came.“Is this about Amy Grant?” Danielle forced the words out. Her voice shook with hurt. She searched his eyes—and found her answer.“It’s been over a year since that so-called con

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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

Madeline stumbled back to the door, only to find it locked.Her chest tightened. Panic shot through her.“Guinevere! What are you trying to do?!”Guinevere only grinned. She poured herself a glass of wine, took a slow sip, and smirked.“What does it look like?”Madeline rushed at her, yanking her by the hair.“Open the door. Now!”Guinevere threw her head back in laughter, then pulled out a gun and aimed it straight at her.“Get down!”Madeline froze, fear crawling over her. She dropped to her knees.“Where’s the video?” Guinevere demanded.Madeline’s lips curved into a faint smile.“I have one with me. And another in safe hands. The moment you pull that trigger, it won’t just be released... it’ll unleash something you’ll never expect.”Guinevere slapped her so hard a bruise rose instantly.“You think I’ll let this go? I swear, I’ll make sure you never get your organization back!”Madeline grinned, even through the sting.“Bench warmer. You don’t even understand the game. Preston woul

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CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

‎Lauren’s eyes stayed fixed on Ethan, who stood near the doorway, calm and composed, yet unreadable. His usual warmth was gone—no smile, no acknowledgment of the shock rippling across her face. Just the sharp line of professionalism, as if nothing personal existed between them.‎Lauren felt awkward, her pulse hammering. Words she wanted to say stuck somewhere behind her throat. Preston, oblivious—or perhaps willfully insensitive—stepped forward, breaking the silence.‎“Now that we’ve seen your system in action, Lauren, it’s time to talk next steps,” Preston said briskly, gesturing toward a digital display. “Our last project—Zurich, clean, on time, optimized—that was only the beginning. We’ve proven this network works. Fast, precise, scalable. Governments are noticing. Labs are begging for priority slots.”‎‎Lauren nodded silently, her attention flicking between Preston’s confident grin and Ethan’s stoic stance.‎‎Preston continued, excitement lacing his voice, ignoring the tensio

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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

She gasped, words failing her.“Preston…”Tears shimmered in his eyes as he held her gaze. “Lauren, I want today to be unforgettable for you.”Overwhelmed, she leaned forward and hugged him. “Thank you.”He guided her gently into a chair. A table was set before her, inviting her to share her thoughts and wishes. ****Meanwhile, Ethan was alone in the kitchen, carefully packaging the meal he had spent the night preparing. It was her day—Lauren Whitmore’s birthday—and he had wanted everything to be perfect.Every dish was her favourite. He had even baked three cakes by himself. The servants helped load the boxes, baskets, and neatly wrapped gifts into his car. Dressed and ready, he finally set off for her house.When he knocked, the door opened to reveal Amy Grant.Ethan’s breath caught. He hadn’t expected her. “You’ve been here… all this time?”Amy shifted uneasily. “My new law firm is close to Lauren’s. So I thought it best to stay here.”“Oh.” His expression soften

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CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

Saint Villes Restaurant – 1:01 a.m.Lauren sat alone at the far end of the restaurant, her makeup still intact but smudged from the long night. The dim light above her cast a glow over her tired face.Ethan’s chest tightened at the sight of her. For a moment, the whole world shrank until it was only the two of them. Their eyes locked, holding each other’s gaze longer than they should have.Tears welled in Lauren’s eyes as he pulled out the chair and joined her. Her voice broke. “Ethan… do you know how I want my life to end?”He blinked, caught off guard. “What are you talking about?”She inhaled sharply, trembling. “I want to take Whitmore off my name. But you won’t let me go. You keep showing up… and I don’t want you to.”Ethan leaned forward, his own eyes glistening. “Lauren, I can’t help it. I tell myself to stop caring, to just bury myself in work. But every time I see you, it’s different. I can’t turn it off.”Tears streamed down her cheeks. “I don’t want to love you anymore,

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CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

Ethan grinned. “This game is going to be more interesting than I thought. The truth is, I’m not going to fight to get Lauren. I’ll just keep loving her. True love isn’t about making someone love you—it’s about staying, watching over them.”He patted Preston on the back. “Lauren loved me when I had nothing to give her. But you, Preston… stop trying so hard. Relax, like you always do during your tech projects.”Preston smirked. “So you’re not backing down on the tech project… even though I’m involved with your ex-wife?”Ethan chuckled. “She’s not my ex-wife. We’re just separated.”“She filed for divorce,” Preston said.Ethan laughed dryly. “What if I claim my wife before the divorce is final?”“Lauren will move on,” Preston replied.Ethan shrugged. “You’ll be the one frustrated, Preston. You’ll do everything, but Lauren will only open her heart to me. Remember, she only turned to Caleb because she thought I was gone.”Preston smirked. “…but she still slept with Caleb after she knew you

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CHAPTER THIRTY - SEVEN

Danielle froze when she saw Charlotte sprawled on the ground, blood spreading fast around her body. Panic seized her chest like a vice. There was no one in sight. No footsteps, no witnesses.Her hands trembled as she scrambled back to her car. The tires screeched against the pavement as she drove off, her mind spinning, heart pounding louder than the engine.By the time she reached her brother’s apartment, she could barely breathe. “Sean—” Her voice cracked as she stumbled inside, words tumbling out in gasps. She told him everything. The blood. Charlotte. How she ran from the scene.Sean listened without a flinch. Years of keeping his composure made him dangerous in moments like this. “Alright, Danielle,” he said firmly, gripping her shoulders. “You were never there. Do you hear me? Never.”That night, Sean went back to the scene. He moved like a ghost—wiping down anything Danielle might have touched, brushing away the faint tire marks where she had stopped, making sure no tra

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CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

Danielle chuckled bitterly, though her eyes betrayed exhaustion.“My car is with my brother. Probably wrecked already. He replaced it for me, and strangely, I feel better now that he did. Which is why…” She exhaled shakily. “I’m breaking up with you.”Doctor Harris blinked, stunned. “Breaking up with me?”“Of course. Why do you look so surprised?” Her lips twisted into a half-smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “At least now you’ll be free.”“Danielle, it’s not what you think—”“I understand,” she cut in quickly, her voice soft but firm. “I’m not blaming you for anything, Harris. You don’t owe me explanations. Just… have fun with your life.”She lifted her hand in a small wave, then walked back into the hospital, leaving him standing in the night air, torn between grief and anger.His chest tightened as he fumbled with his phone. He dialed Amy Grant again. This time she picked up.“Is the burial today?” he rasped.***Ethan entered the mansion, each step heavy, as though grief weighed d

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CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

Her chest tightened at the sight before her.Ethan—hugging that woman.Martha Skylar.Her heart ached as she watched them. A thought rushed through her mind—what if she stormed in right now?But then, they would remind her she was the one filing for divorce.She had every right. Yet why did it hurt so much?As she staggered back, a strong hand caught her from behind. Startled, she turned—and froze.Preston Carter.She couldn’t believe he was there. He reached out, brushing her wet cheeks with his thumb.“The divorce isn’t even final,” he murmured, “and you can already see he’s moving on.”She forced a smile. “I don’t care about his love life, Preston. I was only worried about him losing Charlotte. She was like a mother to him.” She held out her hand. “Let’s go inside.”He nodded and clasped her hand, leading her forward.***Inside the car, Ethan pulled Martha’s arms away.“You can go in, Martha. For a second, I almost thought you were Charlotte.” He gave a small grin.Martha’s exp

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CHAPTER FORTY

Fisher’s voice quivered as he finally spoke, eyes darting to the fire as though it might swallow his words.“Lauren Whitmore had pictures pinned on the wall. Dozens of faces—staring back at me from a giant collage. Each marked with bold red ink, every name linked to her accident.”Jonathan’s gaze sharpened. “What did she write?”Fisher swallowed hard. “Jonathan Monroe—‘Rival of Blackspire. Revived through Preston Carter, Monroe Holdings, and NovaCorp. Motive: corporate rivalry?’” He hesitated before continuing. “Madeline Carter—‘Released from prison a day before the hit-and-run. All possessions seized by Preston Carter. Motive: revenge?’ Caleb Monroe—‘Called me the day of the paternity test. Could have been following me?’”The words tumbled faster now.“Pearl Whitmore—‘After our confrontation in the garden, the accident happened. Wants Amy Grant for Ethan. Motive: remove me.’ Raymond Whitmore—‘Also pushing Amy toward Ethan. Would gain from my absence.’ And…” Fisher’s voice fell almost

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