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Chapter 148: Condition
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Franco’s roar echoed through the dimly lit basement as he watched the CCTV feed. Harvey's back was still turned, his posture exuding a cruel satisfaction. Franco’s fists clenched, his heart racing with a combination of anger and urgency.
The screen flickered, and for a moment, Franco was paralyzed by a fresh, gut-wrenching image. Celine appeared on the feed, her face pale and lined with desperation. Her eyes were locked on Harvey, who turned slowly to face her. The smirk on Harvey’s face was predatory as he stared at Celine, who was clearly making a painful sacrifice for the sake of her son.
Franco's breath came in ragged gasps as he stared at the CCTV monitor. The scene unfolding before him was almost too painful to process. Harvey's face, twisted in a cruel smirk, filled the screen, his eyes glinting with malicious satisfaction. Celine, her face a mask of resignation and heartbreak, stood before him, her shoulders slumped
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When Franco arrived at the basement, his heart pounded with urgency. The air was thick with the acrid scent of smoke and dust, and his muscles ached from the struggle with Harvey, but he pushed through, determined. He caught sight of Celine in the dim light, her face streaked with tears and smeared with dirt. Relief flooded through him, but it was short-lived.Celine’s gaze met his, and instead of gratitude or even fear, there was something cold and distant in her eyes. She crossed her arms over her chest, standing defiantly between Franco and the small, frightened figure of Connor hiding just behind her. “I’m fine now,” she said, her voice flat, devoid of emotion. “You have nothing to do here, Franco. You can go home.”Franco’s heart twisted at her words. “Celine,” he began, his voice a low, urgent plea, “you don’t have to be with Harvey, obeying his every command just to protect Connor. There are other ways—”Celine’s expression darkened, and before he could finish, she snapped, “St
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Without another word, Harvey lunged forward again, his fists swinging with reckless abandon. Franco sidestepped the blow, narrowly avoiding a strike to his ribs, and countered with a quick jab, catching Harvey on the jaw. Harvey stumbled back, momentarily dazed, but quickly regained his footing, his eyes blazing with fury.“You think you can beat me?” Harvey sneered, wiping a trickle of blood from his lip. “I’ve survived worse than you, Jackson.”Franco felt a surge of anger and determination. “And I’ve faced bigger threats than a coward hiding behind guns and threats,” he shot back. He moved forward, striking again, this time aiming for Harvey’s shoulder. The blow connected, and Harvey grunted in pain, but he didn’t back down.They circled each other in the dimly lit basement, the tension crackling like electricity in the air. Every step, every movement was calculated, each waiting for the other to mak
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Driving through the city, Franco considered his next steps. He needed to ensure that Harvey’s threat was genuinely neutralized and that Celine and Connor would not face any more danger. But beyond that, he had to prove himself worthy of their trust and affection. It wasn’t just about protecting them; it was about showing them that he could be the man they needed him to be.When he reached his small, modest apartment, Franco parked the car and took a moment to gather his thoughts before heading inside. He needed to strategize, to figure out how he could protect Celine and Connor and work towards rebuilding their fractured trust.Inside his room, Franco removed his jacket and sat down at his small, cluttered kitchen table. The room was dimly lit by a single overhead light, casting shadows that danced on the walls. He pulled out a pad of paper and began jotting down thoughts and plans, his mind racing with ideas and concerns.First, he needed to make su
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Franco’s voice was low, filled with reassurance. He squeezed Celine’s shoulder gently before stepping back, giving her the space she needed. The tension in the air was palpable, but there was also a quiet understanding between them—a shared goal to protect what mattered most.Celine sighed, her hands resting on the pile of documents in front of her. "I just... I can’t let him win, Franco. I can’t let Harvey keep controlling our lives, even from a distance."Franco nodded, understanding the weight of her words. He could see the resolve in her eyes, but he also knew that the fear still lingered underneath. "We won’t let him. You’ve already taken the first step, and that’s what matters."Celine hesitated for a moment before speaking, her voice softer now. "I can’t do this alone. Connor—he needs stability. He needs more than just legal protections. He needs to feel safe, to know that no one can hurt us again."Franco swallowed, feeling the familiar sting of guilt. He had promised himself
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The room seemed to shrink around them, the weight of the conversation closing in as Celine pulled her hand away from Franco’s, folding her arms over her chest. She stood, pacing a few steps toward the window, her back to him."Franco," she began, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don’t know if I can do this again."Franco frowned, watching her as she stood by the window, her silhouette softened by the late afternoon light. "Do what, Celine?" His voice was calm, though a hint of something vulnerable slipped through.She turned, her eyes reflecting both sorrow and anger. "Trust you. Trust us. This is more than just protecting Connor from Harvey. It’s everything—our past, the things we said, the things we didn’t say." Her voice broke, and she quickly looked away, biting her lip as if to suppress the emotions threatening to spill over.Franco stood, his large frame filling the space as he crossed the room to stand
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Celine stood in the middle of the room, watching Franco as he turned and left, the door closing softly behind him. Her heart raced, the weight of their conversation lingering in the air. She could still feel the warmth of his hand from their brief touch, and the vulnerability in his eyes haunted her. Was he truly different now? Could they really rebuild after everything that had fallen apart?She let out a long breath, her fingers lightly brushing against her lips as if trying to hold onto the courage she’d mustered to let him in, even if only a little.Turning back toward the window, her gaze drifted out over the city, the orange glow of the setting sun casting long shadows across the streets below. Everything seemed to be changing, shifting with the ebb and flow of their lives. Franco had saved her son—**their** son—from Harvey, a man she had once trusted and loved, only to have him turn into a nightmare. And yet, as dangerous as Harvey had become, the real danger felt like it lay w
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