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Of course, Kelvin," Freya replied, her voice steady and smooth. She cast a side-glance at Michael and Cynthia. "If it weren't for these two blocking my path, I would have been inside already." Cynthia’s jaw dropped. She looked back and forth between Kelvin and Freya, her face turning a bright, angry red. "Her? No, no. You must be mistaken! There is no way she is the person you are looking for. You’ve got the wrong girl, sir. My boyfriend and I are the ones you should be welcoming. We are here to sign a massive partnership deal with the Knight Group!" she said, her voice dripping with misplaced pride. Kelvin didn't even blink. He looked at Cynthia like she was a fly he wanted to swat. "I know exactly who I am speaking to, and I am not mistaken. Miss Knight, please. Step inside." "Oh, thanks, Kelvin," Freya said with a sweet, sharp smile. As she tried to walk past them, Michael and Cynthia stepped in front of her again, physically blocking the door. "Wait just a damn minute!" Micha

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"As you wish, my CEO," Freya replied. A small, dangerous smile played on her lips as she turned the phone toward Michael and Cynthia. "The CEO wants to speak with you both. Do you still have so much to say?" Michael and Cynthia didn't even flinch. They burst into a loud, mocking laughter that drew the attention of the security guards. "Are we really supposed to believe that?" Michael sneered, shaking his head. "I know you’re a natural freak, Freya, but the one thing I actually used to love about you was how hard you would try just to impress me. This is pathetic. Go ahead—tell your fake audio CEO that I said he can go straight to hell." Freya slowly put the phone back to her ear, ready to apologize for Michael's mouth, but Darlington spoke first. "Don't worry," Darlington said. His voice was terrifyingly calm—the kind of calm that comes right before a storm. "I heard every word." The line went dead. On the other side of the city, Darlington sat in his car, his knuckles white as

chapter 31

Darlington didn’t say a word. He didn’t wait for an explanation or an apology. He walked straight up to Michael, his eyes burning with a dark, terrifying fire, and swung his fist with everything he had. The punch landed squarely on Michael’s jaw with a sickening crack. Michael went flying backward, his body hitting the pavement hard. Darlington stepped forward, his knuckles white, ready to deliver another blow that would probably break Michael’s face. But before he could, Kelvin rushed in and grabbed his arms. "Sir! Please!" Kelvin pleaded, struggling to hold back the much stronger man. "This is a professional place. There are eyes everywhere. You shouldn't take this personally. Don't ruin your reputation over a man like him!" Darlington was breathing so hard he didn't even realize that the entire office staff had come running to the windows and the front doors. Everyone was whispering in shock. The CEO—the man who was a ghost, the man who hardly ever spoke and never came to the of

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"No... no!" Michael’s voice cracked. The arrogance he had been wearing like a suit of armor completely shattered. Now, there was only raw, ugly fear written all over his face. He scrambled to his feet, swaying slightly, his eyes darting between Darlington and the crowd of employees watching his downfall. "It hasn't gotten to that! Please!" Michael stammered, his hands shaking as he reached out toward Darlington. "It was just a minor misunderstanding. We’re all adults here. We can just sign the contract, forget all about this, and everyone goes home happy. Right?" "A minor misunderstanding?" Freya repeated. She stepped forward, her voice ringing out with a cold, clear authority. "You stood in front of this building and screamed at me. You insulted the CEO of this company. You caused a scene that blocked the entire entrance. You call that a misunderstanding?" "Yeah... I know," Michael said, his voice becoming a desperate whine. "I know I messed up. I think... I think I just drank too

chapter 33

"Okay, let's get down to business," Darlington said as they walked deeper into the luxurious interior of the Knight Global building. The air inside was cool and smelled of expensive cologne and old money. Kelvin was already waiting for them in the executive lounge, holding a thick stack of papers. "Sir, these are all the legal documents and employment contracts you asked for," Kelvin said, his voice professional despite the chaos that had just happened outside. Darlington took the papers and handed them over to Freya. The weight of the folder felt heavy in her hands. "This is it. Take your time. Read through every page before you even think about signing. You need to study the rules and regulations of this company. I don't tolerate mistakes here." "There’s no need for that," Freya said. She didn't want to give him a chance to change his mind. She took a pen from the desk and signed her name quickly on every line that required a signature. She handed the folder back to him with a de

chapter 34

"No. I am not coming with you, Darlington," Freya snapped. She turned her head away quickly, trying to wipe the tears from her cheeks with the back of her hand. She didn't want him to see how much his "random girl" comment had actually hurt her. She wanted to look strong, but her voice was trembling. "Go to your important meeting. Leave me here. I don’t care anymore." Darlington didn't move from the door. His face was set in a hard, serious expression that made him look older than he was. "Of course you are coming," he said, his voice dropping into that deep, low tone he used when he was giving orders. "I’m not making a plea, Freya. I’m not asking for your opinion. This is a command. You are coming with me right now." "I said I'm not coming!" Freya yelled, her anger finally exploding. She stepped right up to him, her small frame looking tiny against his massive height. "I don’t care if it’s a command! I don’t care if you own this building or this whole city! I am not coming with you

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Darlington’s expression changed instantly. The small bit of warmth that had been in the car vanished, replaced by a cold, hard stare. He gripped the steering wheel so tight his knuckles turned white. "I like to keep things in the past exactly where they belong," he said, his voice flat. "What? Again with this?" Freya asked, her heart sinking. "You’re really not going to tell me? After everything that happened today, you’re still going to shut me out?" "Kelvin already told you the story," Darlington replied. "That’s all there is to it. There's nothing more to say." "I know that’s not all, Darlington," Freya said softly. She turned in her seat to face him fully. "And I deserve to hear it from you. Not from your assistant, and not from rumors on the street. I deserve to know who I’m really working for. Maybe... maybe I can even help." "You can't help," Darlington replied coldly. The shadows from the trees outside flickered across his face. "There’s nothing you or anyone else can do

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The air in the car turned freezing the moment the guard spoke. Darlington didn't panic; instead, he became deathly still. It was like his soul had left his body and been replaced by a cold, calculating machine. "Are the rest of the men still intact?" Darlington asked. His voice was a low, dangerous rumble that made the guard shiver. "Yes, sir," the guard replied, wiping sweat from his forehead. "But only five of our elite guards are in the meeting hall right now. The members of the inner circle are starting to panic. They’re scared, sir. The enemies have become much more serious and harsh. They didn't just scout the area—they came to kill." Darlington didn't hesitate. He stepped out of the car, his movements sharp and fast. He leaned back into the window to look at Freya. "Stay here," he ordered. "The glass is bulletproof. Lock the doors from the inside and do not open them for anyone but me or Kelvin. You’ll be safe here." Before Freya could even argue, he slammed the door and wa

chapter 37

"What files are you talking about?" Darlington asked. His voice was steady, but his eyes were scanning the room, looking for every exit, every piece of cover, and every weapon. The leader of the masked gang laughed, a dry, raspy sound behind his mask. "Oh, that’s right. Typical Darlington—always playing smart, always pretending he doesn't know. But you know exactly what I’m talking about. Don’t make this harder than it has to be, Mr. Knight. Give us the files, and we’ll walk out of here. No more blood needs to be spilled tonight." "You want the files?" Darlington said, his voice dropping an octave. "Fine. Here. Take them." In one swift motion, Darlington grabbed a heavy, thick book from the mahogany table and threw it with all his strength at the leader’s face. The man instinctively reached out to catch it, and that split second was all Darlington needed. He grabbed Freya’s arm and pulled her behind him, sprinting toward the back of the hall. The leader caught the book and ripped

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Fine," Darlington said. His voice was thick with a desperation he had never felt before. He held his hands out, showing he wasn't reaching for his weapon. "You win. You’ll get the files. You can have anything you want—money, territory, the documents—just let the girl go. She isn't part of this war. She’s innocent." The man let out a loud, mocking laugh that echoed through the ruined hall. "Wow. I really like this," he sneered, pressing the barrel of the gun harder against Freya’s temple. "So, the legendary, tough-as-nails CEO has a soft spot for this little girl? That’s interesting. I wonder what your face would look like if I just decided to pull this trigger anyway? Would you cry, Darlington?" "This isn't a game!" Darlington roared, taking a half-step forward before the man growled at him to stay back. "She has nothing to do with my business. I’m the one you’ve been fighting for years. I’m the one you want to kill. Take me instead." "Oh, but you’re wrong. You aren't the one I wan

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