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Chapter 80

Samuel's Point of ViewMy fingers tightened around the gate handle.Lydia.Of all the people I expected to see standing outside my gate tonight, she wasn't one of them.For a second, I simply stared.Then instinct took over.I slipped through the narrow opening and pulled the gate shut behind me before she could look past my shoulder."Lydia."A small smile spread across her face."I knew you were home."I forced a smile that didn't quite reach my eyes."You've been standing out here long?"She folded her arms. "Long enough to think you were ignoring me."A nervous laugh escaped me."I was... occupied."Her gaze swept over me. My hair was still damp. A drop of water rolled from the side of my face and disappeared beneath my shirt collar."You look like you rushed out.""I was about to take a bath."The lie came too quickly.She tilted her head, studying me. I knew that look. Lydia had always been good at reading people."I've been calling your phone."I slipped my hand into my pocket

Chapter 81

Chapter 80Damian's Point of ViewThe grandfather clock in the living room struck nine.I look up just in time.The glass of whiskey in my hand had gone warm, but I hadn't taken a sip. My eyes wandered to the broken bottles scattered across the floor. The housekeeper had offered to clean them, but I stopped her."Leave them."For some reason, I wanted them there.I look up from my glass in my hand the moment the doorbell rang. The sound echoed through the quiet house, pulling me out of the thoughts I'd been trying so hard to ignore.I knew who it was before checking the security camera.I slowly stood up.My body was calm, but my mind wasn't."Sir."My head of security appeared at the entrance."He's here."I buttoned the cuffs of my shirt."Let him in."A few moments later, the front door opened.He walked in without saying a word.He took a slow look around the living room, his eyes settling briefly on the shattered glass before returning to me."You've had a rough day," he said cal

Chapter 82

Chapter 82Damian's Point of ViewThe front door closed behind Rachel with a soft click, but somehow it sounded louder than the bottles I had smashed earlier. I remained rooted to the spot, staring at the door as though she would suddenly walk back in and tell me this had all been a terrible joke. Instead, all that remained was the silence she had left behind and the weight of her final words pressing heavily against my chest."I hope whatever you're trying to save... was worth losing your soul."The words replayed in my head over and over again. I let out a long breath and slowly lowered myself onto the sofa, my eyes drifting to the glass of whiskey resting on the center table. It was exactly where I had left it,just like the broken bottles scattered across the marble floor.The housekeeper had asked if she should clean everything up before leaving for the night, but I had refused. At the time, I didn't know why I wanted the broken glass to remain there. Now, looking at the mess arou

Chapter 83

# Scent of My MistressThe drive to the hospital felt much longer than it really was. My hands tightened around the steering wheel as I sped through the nearly empty streets, barely noticing the traffic lights or the cars passing by. The only thing I could hear was the sound of my own heartbeat pounding inside my chest.The call kept replaying in my head."We believe you may know one of the victims..."Those words refused to leave me alone. Every passing second seemed to make them louder, and before I knew it, my mind had begun racing in every direction.Who could it be?The first face that came to mind was Lydia's.She had left the house earlier without telling anyone where she was going. What if something had happened on her way? What if she had been involved in an accident?A knot formed in my stomach."No..." I muttered, tightening my grip on the steering wheel. "Lydia is fine."I tried to push the thought away, but another face quickly replaced hers.Samuel.I hadn't seen him in

Chapter 84

Samuel PovThe house was unusually quiet when I opened my eyes the next morning.For a few seconds, I remained in bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember why the silence felt different today. Then it came back to me.Ava.She had spent the night here.A small smile found its way onto my lips as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Yesterday had been exhausting for both of us. After everything she'd been through, I hoped she'd finally gotten the rest she needed.I slipped out of bed and walked into the hallway."Ava?"My voice echoed through the house, but no one answered.I frowned.Maybe she was still asleep.I walked toward the guest room and knocked gently."Ava?"Still nothing.A little harder this time."Ava, are you awake?"Silence.A strange feeling settled in the pit of my stomach.Slowly, I turned the doorknob and pushed the door open.The room was empty.I froze.The bed had been neatly made, as though no one had slept there at all. The curtains were drawn open, allowing

Chapter 85

The nurse stopped in front of a wooden door and turned to face me."Please wait here, Mr. Damian.The doctor will be with you shortly."I gave a small nod, though I wasn't sure she noticed. My throat had gone dry, and suddenly, even breathing felt like work.She offered me a sympathetic smile before quietly walking away, leaving me alone in the silent corridor.I lowered myself into one of the chairs outside the consultation room.For the first time since receiving the call, I had nothing to distract me.My eyes wandered around the hallway. Nurses hurried from one ward to another, pushing wheelchairs and stretchers. Somewhere down the corridor, a child cried until his mother gathered him into her arms. A doctor walked briskly past me, flipping through a patient's file without looking up.Life continued around me.Mine felt as though it had been placed on hold.I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees, and rubbed a hand over my face.What was I even doing here?Andrew and I had n

Chapter 86

Damian's Point of ViewFor several long seconds, I simply stared at the envelope resting in my hands.The room was silent except for the faint ticking of the clock hanging on the wall. Outside, I could hear hurried footsteps echoing through the corridor as nurses rushed patients from one ward to another, but inside the consultation room, everything felt strangely still.My fingers hovered over the broken seal.I wasn't afraid of reading the letter.I was afraid of what it might change.Taking a slow breath, I slipped my finger beneath the flap and carefully unfolded the paper inside. It was only a single sheet, slightly wrinkled, with a small stain of dried blood near the edge.My chest tightened.Andrew had written this while fighting for his life.At the top of the page, only one word greeted me.Damian.I swallowed the lump forming in my throat before forcing myself to continue.If you're reading this, then I didn't make it.My eyes remained fixed on those words for several seconds

Chapter 87

Samuel's POV The engine came alive the moment I turned the key. I pulled out of the compound without another thought, my mind refusing to settle. Ava's letter was still sitting on the passenger seat beside me, and no matter how many times I replayed her words in my head, they still didn't make sense. She had left before sunrise. She hadn't called. She hadn't waited for me. She had simply disappeared. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel. "You really think you can leave without telling me where you're going?" I muttered. "Not this time, Ava." The morning traffic had begun to build, but I barely noticed it. My thoughts wandered from one possibility to another. Maybe she'd gone back to her apartment. Maybe she'd realized she'd forgotten something important. It wasn't much to hold on to, but it was enough. I turned the car toward her apartment. A few minutes later, I pulled up in front of the building and stepped out. I climbed the short flight of stairs and rang the

Chapter 88

Ava's PovThe sun had barely risen when the taxi stopped in front of my apartment building.I paid the driver, stepped out, and adjusted the cap sitting low over my face. Every passing car made me glance over my shoulder. I couldn't explain why, but ever since I left Samuel's house, I couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching me.I pulled my bag closer and hurried toward the gate.The maid opened it almost immediately."Madam!" she exclaimed, her eyes widening with surprise. "You're back."I forced a small smile, though it barely reached my eyes."I only came to pick up a few things. I won't be staying."Her smile faded."You won't?"I shook my head and walked into the compound without another word. The familiar surroundings suddenly felt strange, as though I no longer belonged there.Inside my apartment, I headed straight for the bedroom.I didn't have much time.Opening the wardrobe, I reached for a small travel bag and folded a few clothes into it. I packed only the esse

Chapter 89

Lydia's PovBy the time I arrived at the company,the building was already buzzing with activity.Employees moved briskly through the lobby, balancing files and cups of coffee as they hurried toward the elevators. Conversations died the moment I walked past, only to resume in hushed whispers after I was gone. I didn't need anyone to tell me what they were discussing.Rachel's dismissal had become the talk of the company.I acknowledged the greetings directed at me with a polite nod before stepping into the private elevator. The doors slid shut, shutting out the noise of the lobby, and for the first time that morning, I was alone with my thoughts.The ride to the executive floor was short, but my mind was anything but quiet.The last few days had changed everything.For years, I had stood beside Damian while he made every decision. I had watched him build an empire, believing there would always be a place for me in it. Instead, I had become a stranger in my own marriage, forced to fight

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