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Because you loved me 19.
On the outskirts of the town, a secluded abandoned warehouse stood. The insects created a symphony of sounds, filling the darkness with their unique calls and chirps. The chirping of crickets adds to the strangeness of the area.The weathered exterior of the warehouse marked by the ravages of time, conceals a clandestine underworld thriving within its walls. Behind the facade of neglect and abandonment, secretive meetings unfold within dimly lit chambers, where whispered conversations echo off the cold, concrete walls. The scent of cigar smoke hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the tension that permeates the space.Despite its outward appearance of abandonment, the warehouse pulses with life after nightfall, as the underworld conducts its shadowy affairs under the cloak of darkness. To those who know its true purpose, it is a symbol of power and control, a stronghold of the criminal underworld that lurks just beyond the city's edge, hidden from the public. In the dark shadows of
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Because you loved me 20. Change
Ronnie hurried down the corridor, the weight of the report in his hands matching the gravity of its contents. As he reached Lucian's office, he took a moment to compose himself, ensuring every detail in the report was in order.With a deep breath, Ronnie knocked on the door, the sound echoing in the quiet hallway. "Come in," Lucian's voice called from inside.Entering the office, Ronnie found Lucian seated behind his desk, his expression a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. Without a word, Ronnie handed over the report, watching as Lucian's eyes scanned the pages, absorbing the information within.Krystie is the same girl that I have been searching for?" Lucian asked no one in particular, the question was more addressed to himself than Ronnie.Ronnie nodded, feeling a swell of satisfaction at having played his part before exiting the room, the report came as a shock to him too when he found out. "What a small world this is, I am very happy that I have finally found you! You wer
Last Updated : 2024-03-24Because you loved me 21. Gala preparations
Gala night preparation,Lucian glanced at Krystie with a smile as he held the car door for her. They had just reached the Hilton hotel, the very same hotel that hold memories of their first night together."Krystie, can you do me a favor, there is a gala night event and I would like you to accompany me?" Lucian had requested his eyes sparkling with anticipation. Krystie had nodded, her cheeks flushed, no matter how much she could have wished to reject him, she could not bring herself to do so, he had been so good to her, and the main reason was she was legally his wife. Lucian smiled as he led her into the restaurant, he was feeling a surge of affection for the woman by his side. He had orchestrated this lunch date to perfection, knowing Krystie deserved nothing but the best. One thing that always brings joy to Lucian's life is watching Krystie's eyes sparkle when she sees food.For the previous full week, Krystie had been so busy with her work that she had barely gone home. Seeing h
Last Updated : 2024-03-25Because you loved me 22.
The gala night.Curiosity flickered across Krystie's face as Ronnie drove along the city to a beauty parlor. "We are here," Ronnie spoke as he parked the car."Come, let us do a little makeover," Lucian spoke holding out his hand for Krystie. Krystie hesitated, unsure of what to expect, but Lucian's reassuring smile eased her nerves. She nodded, allowing herself to be guided towards a plush leather chair.The manager welcomed them in and led her to the VIP section. As the stylist began to work their magic on her, Krystie relaxed into the chair, letting the stress of the day melt away. She closed her eyes as skilled hands massaged her scalp, washing away the worries that had been plaguing her mind.Lucian would at times steal glances at her as he watched in admiration as Krystie underwent her transformation.Krystie had her eyes closed all the while, and finally, when the stylist stepped back from her once they were done, Krystie blinked in the mirror, hardly recognizing the glamoro
Last Updated : 2024-03-25Because you loved me 23.
As Krystie made her way towards the washrooms, a young attendant followed her. She had been transferred a large amount of money to do such a simple task, and as she was short of cash, she was never going to let such a chance slip away. "Target on the move!"The attendant had just received the notification, which was a clue for her to take action, and without wasting time, she immediately stopped serving the drinks and followed Krystie down the hallway. Immediately Krystie entered the washroom, with a glance around to ensure no one was watching, the attendant deftly switched off the lights from the main switch, and locked the door behind her, plunging the washrooms into darkness.To ensure the effectiveness of her work, she placed a board written, 'under maintenance,' and hurriedly left, her work was done. Inside the washroom, Krystie stood frozen in the darkness, her heart pounding in her chest like a drum. Every breath felt like a struggle as the darkness pressed in around her, suf
Last Updated : 2024-03-26Because you loved me 24. Revenge
"Here we are! She is the girl that locked you up in the washroom at the gala, and I just had my men interrogate her, she confessed that she was sent by Cassandra." Lucian spoke as he stood a disheveled-looking girl. Looking at the girl before her, Krystie could not help but sympathize with her she must have been beaten up or something before they came over, evident from the several wounds and blood strips on her clothes."Why did you do that?" Krystie asked eyeing the girl with a straight expression, her expression unreadable, she could clearly remember the trauma that she had just passed through because of this girl, making her insides burn with anger. The girl didn't even lift her head to look at them, she played dumb, and just as Lucian moved forward to force her to speak up, Krystie held up her hand, stopping him in his tracks."Don't!" she said, her voice firm with determination. "I appreciate your concern, but I need to handle this on my own. You can trust me on this. I can do
Last Updated : 2024-04-01Because you loved me 25. Evidence!
"Chloe, are you sure about this? It is already very late, and am afraid if Krystie were to find this out she would kill me," Raymond, Chloe's colleague and also one of Krystie's friends whispered."Krystie is at home for a one-week leave, she will never find out!You will not tell her, and I will never tell her too, so no way she will know any of this unless you are planning to...""No! No way!" Raymond spoke hurriedly, he was never going to risk his life that way but seeing the smirk on her lips he knew immediately that he had been played.Raymond, Chloe, and Krystie had attended the same school from kindergarten, and Raymond had always noticed how protective of her younger sister Krystie had been that he had always been afraid to mess up with Chloe, it was something else to deal with Krystie Jackson! Chloe’s heart raced as she adjusted the wig on her head, ensuring it covered every strand of her blonde hair. Even though she was pretending to not show on the surface how scared she w
Last Updated : 2024-04-02Because you loved me 26. I will miss you too.
"Krystie, now that you already know the truth about Cassandra's act during the gala night, aren't you going to do a thing, or do you want me to do it for you? Lucian asked when he could no longer contain it.It was already a week ever since Krystie had dealt with that girl, Lucian didn't know what exactly she did to her because Ronnie had reported to him that the girl had gone completely crazy. It was not his concern, as long as Krystie was happy with it."You don't have to worry about that, I got a surprise for her, it's just a matter of time before she gets to enjoy it," Krystie spoke with her usual straight expression face and Lucian could swear that he had seen a mischievous glint only that when he blinked to confirm it was already gone, so he was not sure whether he had seen it right. "In the meantime just take care of yourself, I will be back in a week, don't miss me too much!" Lucian spoke with a smirk before he kissed her on the cheeks.He was so used to being with her that he
Last Updated : 2024-04-02
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Because you loved me Chapter 67.
The big boss stood at the corner of the warehouse looking out of the window. His dark mask covered his face as always. Things had started going wrong! The warehouse was silent except for the chirping of the birds outside. Ben, his right-hand man, stood beside him, tense. He was afraid the boss might lash out at him. "Boss, I think it's kind of strange, everything is so wrong right now. We still haven’t found Dr. Lawrence. It’s like he disappeared off the face of the earth. At the dock, everything was wiped out clean. I think we have a mole in our group." The big boss exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples. "Lawrence, that bastard ruined everything. And now he’s hiding?" His voice was deadly calm, but everyone in the room knew what that meant, someone was going to die tonight. "About a mole, I have noticed that too. Don't worry about it. I'll handle everything in today's meeting. Make sure that boy also attends, I want to deal with him tonight." The big boss took a seat at the table.
Because you loved me Chapter 66.
The sirens grew louder as the cars made their way to Dock 47. The stench of gunpowder, blood and bodies scattered like discarded chess pieces in the area. Two black SUVs with tinted windows screeched to a halt. Armed men dressed in black tactical gear spilt out. Their faces were masked, they had been tracking the van since it left the hospital. They were Krystie's people, not the police. The GPS trackers hidden inside the cartons had led them here. The sirens were only to scare everyone away. "Secure the area and clean everything!" barked the team leader, a man with a sharp jawline and piercing grey eyes that missed nothing. Inside the cartons, the doctors and nurses had begun to stir, groggy from the sedatives. Panic flashed across their faces as the realization set in, everything foggy in their minds. One of the men yanked the tape off a doctor’s mouth. The doctor gasped, coughing violently as he tried to speak. "Please help us," he croaked, his voice raw from dehydration.
Because you loved me Chapter 65
Dr Lawrence’s eyes fluttered open. A sharp, metallic scent filled the air, the cold dampness of the room made him shiver. His head throbbed with pain, a dull ache from the back where he had been struck. He tried to move, but his arms were bound tightly behind a metal chair, his legs shackled to the floor. The faint sound of waves crashing hinted that they were near the coast. Perhaps Italy, from the faint accent in the whispered words exchanged around him. As his vision cleared, he took in his surroundings. He was in a vast, abandoned warehouse somewhere unfamiliar. His heart raced with panic when he noticed the men surrounding him. They weren’t the big boss’s men. They were fierce, sharp-eyed men dressed in black, their postures rigid with discipline. Some had scars and others bore tattoos with symbols he couldn’t recognize, but all of them radiated the same silent threat. Their faces were cold, emotionless, and deadly. "Where am I?" Dr Lawrence asked drawing the attention o
Because you loved me Chapter 64.
The hospital corridors were very silent. Krystie, Lucian, and his team of trusted allies walked through, dressed in scrubs and surgical masks. "Let me check on Chloe first," Krystie whispered to Lucian as she peeled away from the group. She reached the door and paused, her heart pounding in her chest. "Inject her now. She's the next one for the procedure," a cold voice ordered from inside. Krystie’s eyes flashed with fury. Without hesitation, she kicked the door open. Two masked nurses turned in shock, one holding a syringe filled with a clear liquid. Chloe lay on the bed helplessly, her face pale from fear of what would happen if Krystie didn't make it on time. Krystie grabbed the nurse with the syringe, twisting his wrist until the needle clattered to the floor. With a swift punch to his jaw, he crumpled. The second nurse lunged at her, but she was faster, driving her elbow into his throat before sweeping his legs out from under him. He hit the floor with a thud. Krystie to
Because you loved me Chapter 62. Undercover
Krystie, Chloe, and Lucian sat in the living, each one deep in their thoughts. Krystie’s phone buzzed, breaking through the silence. She picked it up, her eyes narrowing as she read the message: Boss, there is another unauthorized surgery scheduled soon. Details are vague, but it’s happening within the next few days. Nancy. Krystie’s jaw tightened. She stood abruptly pacing around the room. They are not going to stop any soon, there's another scheduled surgery happening soon, she muttered, her voice low Lucian’s eyes darkened, but Chloe spoke first. "Then we need to stop them. We can’t sit here while people out there need our help. That's what Papa taught us. Krystie shook her head in frustration. "Exactly. But I don't know how to help them. I can’t go back into the hospital without drawing attention. I’m still under investigation. I was suspended, remember." A deafening silence followed until Chloe broke it. "Then that's the point where my plan comes into the picture. I
Because you loved me Chapter 62.
The blood-stained envelope lay on the table, its edges crumpled. Krystie stared at it with a pounding heart. Chloe and Lucian sat across from her, anticipation evident on their faces. The silence between them was almost deafening. Krystie’s heart raced as she finally tore it open. The contents spilt out across the table, a stack of photographs faded with time, and a small note written in Cassandra's handwriting. Krystie reached for them with trembling fingers, afraid of what she might see. Chloe’s gasped, her fingers flying to her mouth. "Oh my God…" she whispered, her eyes darting from photo to photo. The first photo showed a strikingly handsome young man with piercing dark eyes and a charismatic smile. He was laughing, caught mid-motion, his arm around someone just out of frame. Krystie’s breath hitched. She recognized him from the countless times Lucian had mentioned him. Damien! Lucian’s elder brother. The same brother who had been murdered the day Krystie’s parents died
Because you loved me Chapter 61.
The sky was draped in a thick blanket of grey clouds as if mourning alongside the small gathering at the cemetery with Cassandra’s name etched on the headstone. Krystie stood among the mourners, her face pale with black sunglasses draped over her eyes. The dark circles under her eyes betrayed the sleepless nights she had had. She wore a simple black dress, her hands trembling as she clutched the envelope Cassandra had given her. She had dared not open, afraid of what she might find. Her eyes remained fixed on the lowering casket, guilt gnawing at her core. The priest’s words faded into the background. She was only present physically. Chloe gently placed a hand on Krystie’s shoulder, her voice soft and reassuring. "Krystie, please stop blaming yourself. You did everything you could. You saved her. This wasn’t your fault." Krystie didn’t respond. She couldn’t. Her heart was heavy with unanswered questions. The logical side of her brain to accept life and death as part of the job w
Because you loved me Chapter 60.
Alex’s hands felt colder than the morning air, even though they were tucked into his coat pockets. The city hall stood just a few metres from where he stood. Dressed in his usual three-piece tailored suit, Alex was looking as dashing as ever. His jaw remained clenched, and the bruises from Lucian’s punch were faint on his skin. He reached the steps of the city hall and paused, glancing at his watch. 7:45 AM. Fifteen minutes before he would be forced to tie the knot with her. Or so she thought. But he had a plan. His phone chimed with a notification. He slid his hand into his pocket and picked it up. 'Ready for action. Waiting for the target,' the notification read. Alex's lip twitched. Last night after Cassandra had left, Alex had made a call to a former acquaintance who specialises in making problems disappear. A man who didn’t ask questions as long as the price was right. Money was not a problem to Alex, as long as the problem before him was handled, he could give as much
Because you loved me Chapter 59.
Alex slammed the door to his apartment. His jaw throbbed from Lucian's punch. The metallic taste of blood lingered in his mouth, but it was nothing compared to the bitterness that clawed at his heart. He stumbled into the dimly lit living room, dragging his fingers through his tousled hair, his mind spiralling with rage and humiliation. Krystie’s icy words replayed in his mind, each syllable cutting deeper than the last. "How did I even fall in love with a douchebag like you?" He cursed under his breath, grabbing a half-empty bottle of whiskey from the counter and taking a long, burning swig. But it didn’t dull the ache or erase the image of Krystie running into Lucian’s arms, her voice dripping with affection that used to be his. He was still sipping the whiskey when he heard a faint creak from the bedroom. Slamming the bottle down, he stormed toward the noise, hoping against hope that it was not who he thought it was. And there she was. Cassandra. Lounging on his bed like
