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Greer’s POV His breathing was still ragged, but his expression had shifted into something colder, more calculated, and far more dangerous. He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a gun — a sleek, black handgun that gleamed ominously in the dim light of the abandoned building. My heart nearly stopped at the sight of it.Then he took out his phone.He pointed the gun directly at my stomach, right where our baby was growing, and dialed a number. He put the call on video and held the phone up so both of us were visible on the screen.Calder answered almost immediately. His face filled the screen, filled with desperation and raw relief when he saw me.“Greer! Thank God. Are you okay? Where are you? I’m coming for you right now. Just tell me—”Wells pressed the cold barrel of the gun firmly against my belly. His eyes were wild and deadly as he stared at the screen.“If you mention my name in this call,” he said in a low, threatening voice to Calder, “I will shoot the bastard in he

Greer’s POV Calder stood beside me, his hand gently resting on my lower back in that protective, loving way he always did. He had been my rock through the pregnancy, the recovery, and the rebuilding process. Our baby was growing steadily, and I was now showing just enough for the world to notice the gentle curve of my belly. He leaned down and kissed my temple softly, his breath warm against my skin.“You did it,” he whispered, his voice full of pride. “This is all you, Greer. From nothing to this. I’m so proud of you.”Cassey was there too, beaming brightly as my manager and best friend. She had worked tirelessly alongside me to make today possible. The store was beautifully arranged with our signature products on elegant displays, consultation rooms ready for clients, and a warm, empowering atmosphere that reflected everything Lumina Bloom stood for, resilience, authenticity, and blooming from within.The launch event was intimate but meaningful. Influencers, loyal customers, busin