All Chapters of A KISS IN THE DARK : EMPIRE OF OBSESSION : Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

∆NO POV∆"Negotiations?" Zachary repeated, raising a lazy eyebrow as he glanced at the guard.The guard gave a respectful nod. "Yes, My Lord. We heard there were quite a few troublesome people at the negotiation table this time. Did everything go well?"His voice carried both curiosity and caution, knowing better than to ask too many questions unless Zachary was willing to answer them.Zachary walked toward the vehicle at an unhurried pace, his polished shoes crunching softly over shattered glass scattered across the cracked road. Behind him, the remaining guards spread out across the clearing, dragging the bodies away from the center while another group collected the abandoned weapons before anyone else could discover the massacre.He stopped beside the open door, his calm eyes sweeping over the destruction one last time."Same old bastards trying their luck," he replied, his tone so dismissive that it almost sounded as though he were talking about an irritating business meeting ins

∆NO POV∆"Strange," Sorin remarked with a grin, glancing sideways at Zachary. "Are you really the Zachary I know? Since when did you start praising your enemies instead of insulting them?"A faint smile appeared on Zachary's face as he looked out the window. "Maybe I learned it from Ezekiel. He never underestimates anyone, no matter how insignificant they seem."Sorin let out a quiet laugh and shook his head in amusement. "I still can't decide whether he's a good influence on you or a terrible one.""It doesn't matter," Zachary replied without a hint of hesitation. The corners of his lips lifted into a confident smile as he added, "He belongs to me. That's all that matters."Sorin rolled his eyes, though a smile remained on his face. "Possessive as always."That simple exchange brought an end to the discussion, leaving no room for further argument. As the convoy continued through the quiet night, everyone retreated into their own thoughts, silently piecing together the events of the

∆NO POV∆"Already feeling bad about leaving her?" Sorin asked with a knowing smile as the two of them stepped out of the hospital.The automatic glass doors slid shut behind them with a soft hiss, and the cool night air greeted them, carrying the distant hum of traffic and the faint scent of rain lingering over the city.Zachary slipped both hands into his coat pockets, his expression calm as his gaze lingered on the hospital building for a brief moment before he finally replied."She's strange," he said quietly, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "She doesn't know who she should love and who she shouldn't. She simply follows her heart, and somehow..." He let out a quiet chuckle. "Without even realizing it, I started growing fond of her too."Sorin glanced at him in surprise before raising an eyebrow. "I thought you hated kids.""I still do," Zachary answered without hesitation. "But not her."Sorin couldn't help laughing. "And what's so special about her? I think she is

∆NO POV∆"Looks like you've accepted it already," Sorin remarked with a burst of laughter as he leaned lazily against the dining room doorway. Folding his arms across his chest, he looked Zachary up and down before shaking his head in mock disbelief. "Especially Ezekiel's bossy side. A few months ago, if someone had told me you'd quietly follow another person's instructions without arguing, I would've laughed in their face…. Yet here you are, coming home after days away and doing exactly what he told you to do.... What a devoted husband you've turned into! I wish those old bastards know this side of yours before they call you ruthless!" Almost unconsciously, Zachary's fingers brushed against the folded letter tucked inside his coat pocket, as though reassuring himself that it was still there.A warm smile crossed his face as he pulled out a chair and sat down. "He asked me to eat," he replied calmly. "It would've been rude to ignore the effort he put into all of this.""Oh, don't gi

∆NO POV∆"Let me make it clear to you," Ezekiel said as he moved around the table. Stopping beside the map, he placed both hands on its edges before pointing at two locations marked with red circles. At first glance, they looked almost identical, but to him, they served two entirely different purposes.Ryan pushed himself out of his chair and walked over, studying the markings with a slight frown. "They look almost the same," he observed. "What's the difference?"Ezekiel tapped the first location with the tip of his pen. "This is the information Raymond will receive." His voice remained calm and measured as he continued, "I'll tell him Zachary is expected to stay at this particular place at eleven o'clock tonight…. I'll make the report sound urgent enough that he'll believe he has to take control of the operation himself instead of leaving it to someone else, since he is the one who wants to eliminate Zachary.” Ryan nodded slowly before shifting his attention to the second mark. "And