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Chapter 41

Lila’s POVThe late morning light filtered through the faded curtains of my tiny Mid-City apartment, casting soft shadows across the mismatched furniture as I'm curled on my couch, still in my oversized Saints tee and leggings, sipping a coffee and scrolling through my phone. I’d barely slept, worrying about Serena, about Victor Crane’s threat to take Mia, about the way Daniel’s possessive rage both scared and impressed me. My girl was caught in a storm, and I felt useless, stuck on the sidelines.A sharp knock jolted me upright, the coffee sloshing on my lap. “Shit,” I muttered, grabbing a napkin. I wasn’t expecting anyone. I stood up and opened the door, and there stood Serena, her dark hair loose, her green eyes tired but fierce, dressed in jeans and a nice tee. My heart raced. She hadn’t called or texted, and her showing up unannounced meant something was up.“Serena? What the hell, girl, you okay?” I pulled her inside, shutting the door after her. She dropped her bag on the couc

Chapter 42

Serena’s POVThe glass doors of Victor Crane’s downtown office loomed like a gateway to hell, the sleek facade hiding the rot I knew waited inside. As Lila and I stepped inside. My heart is pounding with a mix of dread and fear. The fifty grand from Daniel Hawthorne is sitting in my bag, a saving grace I hated needing but I've to save Mia.Lila's arm brushed mine softly.I know she's scared but she couldn't let me come alone and I admire her for that.The lobby was cold, all polished marble and sharp angles, but the air felt stiff as we approached the elevator. Two of Victor’s goons stood guard, their huge bodies filling the space, with eyes hard under buzzed haircuts. One, a hairy-chested man with a huge scar slicing his eyebrow,probably as a result of a knife fight leered at Lila, his lips curling into an annoying grin. “Well, damn, bitch,” he whistled, stepping closer, his breath reeking of cheap cigars. “You look like you could use some fun after this.”Lila’s eyes flashed, her vo

Chapter 43

Serena’s POVA week had passed since I’d faced Victor Crane in his snake-pit office, and shoved that fifty grand across his desk to buy Mia’s safety. The weight of his cold smile still haunted me, but the silence I'm giving Daniel Hawthorne was louder. I had ignored his calls, his texts “I miss you,” “We need to talk”each one a reminder of his possessive rage at Neon Nights, his defense of me at Chanel. I couldn’t face him, not with my suspension from the club cutting off my income, leaving me scraping by on a waitress shift at a bar.I'm sitting at the kitchen table, laptop open, scrolling through job listings - waitress, cashier, anything to keep us afloat. After paying off Victor. My account is red and the house rent is almost due. The last thing I want is for Mr Brown banging and yelling for his money. A sharp knock on the door jolted me, making my heart race. Victor and his goons flashed in my mind, and I grabbed the baseball bat by the couch, my pulse racing as I walked slowly

Chapter 44

Daniel’s POVThe phone clicked off, and I slammed it onto my desk, the glass surface shaking under the force. My blood boiled, as I felt a tight coil of rage twisting in my chest.Who the hell does she think she is? A week of silence, ignoring my calls, my texts, every damn attempt I made to reach her. Me, Daniel Hawthorne, ignored. No one ignored me. Not business partners, not rivals, not women. And yet, she ghosted me like I was some nobody, leaving me stewing in my own frustration, my thoughts coming back to her every time I tried to focus.I leaned back in my leather chair,still boiling in anger.Serena Voss.The woman who’d stormed into my life with her fiery eyes and unyielding spirit, made me feel something I hadn’t in years. And now, she was spitting everything I’d offered her: protection, stability, a way out of her mess. All because of her damn pride.I clenched my fists, the memory of her trembling voice fueling my anger. She thought the contract was a leash? It's her savi

Chapter 45

Serena’s POV The champagne fizzes in my throat and I take another sip, eventually draining the glass. Daniel does the same, taking my glass from me and setting them on a nearby table before he grabs my hand and leads me backto his bedroom.We’re only focused on each other. It’s dark inside, the curtains open to let in the light from the skyscrapers, and when he pulls me to him, I go willingly. A soft moan leaves me when he races his hands up and down my sides, his fingers gathering the fabric of my dress.“I can’t get enough of you,” he says just before his mouth is on mine and I open to him completely, my tongue darting out to meet him. The kiss is hard. His mouth tastes of champagne and when his hands slip beneaththe hem of my dress to land on my bare backside, I shiver.He goes completely still. “You don’t have panties on.”“I don’t have a bra on either,” I tell him.The hungry gleam in his eyes sends heat rushing between my legs and he quickly turns me around so my back is to h

Chapter 46

Serena’s POVThe air in Daniel’s penthouse is still thick with the scent of us - sweat, champagne, and sex. My body still hummed from the intensity of what we’d just done against his bedroom wall. I could still feel his hands on my hips, his breath hot against my ear, whispering promises that felt both thrilling and dangerous. But as I slipped back into my dress reality came crashing back. The life I couldn’t escape, no matter how much Daniel’s touch made me want to forget. I zipped up my dress, my fingers trembling slightly, and grabbed my sandals from the floor. Daniel was leaning against the doorway, his chest bare, hair mussed from my hands, watching me with those dark, unreadable eyes. I avoided his gaze, focusing on slipping my shoes on, my heart still racing from the way he’d unraveled me. I needed to get home. Mia was alone, and I had a shift at the bar in a few hours, another grueling night of dodging drunk hands and fake smiles for tips that barely covered rent.“Serena,” D

Chapter 47

Lila’s POVThe phone rang, jerking me from scrolling through job listings on my laptop. My tiny apartment was a mess with empty coffee mugs, a pile of laundry I kept ignoring but the sound of Serena’s name flashing on my screen snapped me to attention. We hadn’t talked much since her suspension from the club, and guilt pricked me for not checking in sooner. I answered, expecting her scolding, but the sound that came through was sad. Serena was crying, her voice sounding broken.“Lila,” she choked out, barely audible over her sobs. “Victor Crane… he was in my apartment. He…he threatened Mia. He said I owe him fifteen grand in interest, and if I don’t pay in three days, he’ll… he’ll take her.” Her words rushed out quickly. My grip tightened on the phone, my own heart racing. Victor Crane. That snake had been bleeding Serena dry for months, and now this? “Serena, slow down,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady, though rage purged in my chest. “Start from the beginning. What happened

Chapter 48

Serena’s POVThe elevator climbed the tall tower of Hawthorne Enterprises, each floor dinging like a countdown to my freedom. My reflection in the mirrored walls mocked me. My hair was twisted into a hasty knot, my eyes still puffy from last night’s tears, the black folder clutched against my chest like my life depended on it. And it actually does.Lila’s words echoed in my head: “You have no choice.” But every fiber of me screamed that this was wrong. Signing away my freedom for money and promise of safety? It felt like trading one devil for another.The doors slid open on the top level, revealing a reception area that screamed luxury –marble floors, abstract art that probably cost more than my annual rent, and a receptionist who looked like she’d stepped out of a fashion magazine. She glanced up, her smile polished. “Ms. Voss? Mr. Hawthorne is expecting you.Expecting me. Of course he was. He’d known I’d cave the moment Victor tightened the noose. I nodded stiffly, my heels clicki

Chapter 49

Daniel’s POVThe gala ballroom glittered with crystal chandeliers, champagne flutes catching the light, the low hum of power deals disguised as small talk. I stepped through the entrance with Serena on my arm, her emerald gown slicing through the sea of black tuxedos like a blade. Heads turned. Of course they did. She was breathtaking, like a siren wrapped in silk and honey, and every man in the room knew it. I felt their envy in their eyes. But she was mine.For the first hour, I was a goddamn king. I introduced her as “my companion,” letting it hang like expensive perfume. Investors leaned in, politicians laughed too loud at my jokes, and Serena - God, Serena - played the part flawlessly. Nodding with a cool smile, the way she let me rest my hand at the small of her back without flinching. She hated every second, I could tell, but she kept it cool.Then Marcus cornered me and introduced me to some influential people and suddenly I was deep in a circle of venture capitalists, voi

Chapter 50

Lila’s POVThe bass at Neon Nights bubbled like crazy with purple lights rolling across sweat-slick skins and desperate faces. I was counting tips at the bar (another slow night since Serena’s suspension had left a hole no one could fill). Serena can't actually be replaced.The bitch is so good with her poles. And I'm sure Mr Shawn is regretting ever suspending her but the fucker is too proud to admit it.Then Dante appeared, with brooding eyes and that half-smirk that made him look stupid. And I know that stupid look as I roll my eyes.“Lila, can we talk?” His voice cut through the music, low and insistent. I didn’t even look up. “No.”I slid past him, my heels clicking toward the dressing room. Dante followed slowly, then stopped. He knew better than to push when I was this cold. The second I shoved the door shut, my phone buzzed against my hip. Serena’s name glowed on the screen. I answered instantly.“Lila?” Her voice was small,and it sounded cracked like she had been crying. “Ca

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