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Alexander stood by the door, his hand resting on the cool brass handle as he tried to steady his breathing. His gaze lingered on Aria, who was still on the bed, Her cheeks were flushed, her lips slightly swollen from the kiss they just shared. Every part of him wanted to close the distance between them, to pull her back into his arms and explore the emotions she stirred within him. Her scent lingered in the air, a sweet temptation that was almost impossible to resist.Her lips, soft and inviting, called to him, and the look she gave him was enough to make him crave more. He wanted to close the distance between them, to touch her again, to lose himself in the softness of her skin. But he couldn’t. He knew he couldn’t. With a sharp intake of breath, Alexander pulled the door open and walked out briskly, leaving Aria behind.As he made his way to his home office, his mind raced. What am I doing? he asked himself for the hundredth time. This wasn’t part of the plan. He had entered this co
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Dr. Hensley sat in his dimly lit, makeshift laboratory, his fingers drumming impatiently on the desk. The room smelled of sterilizing chemicals and damp wood, the remnants of his hurried relocation to this secluded area. The world outside had shunned him, but he was far from defeated.“This isn’t over,” he muttered to himself, his voice filled with conviction. "There’s no way I’ll let this slip through my fingers. My work will change the course of medicine. It will make me immortal in history.”His gaze drifted to a corkboard pinned with photographs, charts, and scribbled notes about his research. Aria’s face was among them—a key figure in his groundbreaking experiment. “Alexander Sinclair might think he’s won by getting my license revoked, but he has no idea who he’s up against. I will get Aria, no matter what it takes.”Setting up the lab in secret hadn’t been easy. Without official backing, he had to move cautiously, gathering equipment and staff without drawing attention. But now
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Dr. Hensley had to get in touch with Ethan but there was no way to do that when Ethan was detained in police custody. He had pondered on the best person to help him in his quest for Aria. Then he had the brilliant idea that all he needed was the man who was also after Aria but it would take a lot of time to get Ethan out because he was already charged with attempted kidnapping and assault. His only chance would be to get someone to make sure Ethan got out without it being traced back to him. After hours of pondering, an idea struck him. Ethan wasn’t just a pawn; he was an asset. And while it would take time, it was worth ensuring Ethan's release. He picked up his phone and made a call. His instructions were clear: make Ethan’s release happen, but leave no trail leading back to him. --- Meanwhile, back in the Sinclair's residence, Aria found herself staring at a neatly wrapped gift package on the small table in her room. It hadn’t been there earlier, and her curiosity piqued when she
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The ride back to the house was quieter than Aria expected. She stared out of the window, her mind replaying the events of the day. Watching complete strangers stand up for her had been heartwarming, but it also made her feel inadequate. Shouldn’t she have been able to defend herself?Lilian, who had been glancing at her intermittently, cleared her throat, breaking the silence. “Mrs. Sinclair,” she began cautiously, “I hope you don’t take offense at what I’m about to say. I just feel I need to speak openly with you.”Aria turned to her, surprised. “Oh, don’t worry. If anything, I should be thanking you for standing up for me back there. I really appreciate it, even though I honestly didn’t mean to cause such a scene.”Lilian raised a brow, studying her as though she were an alien from another world. “Do I have your permission to speak freely ma'am?” she asked again, her tone firmer.“Of course, Lilian. Please, say what’s on your mind,” Aria encouraged, curious about what could be so im
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Lucas couldn’t wait, he sent a car straight to Jessica’s home. His only thought was what Mr Alexander was going to do after he finished reading the messages between Jessica and the Housekeeper, he had placed the compiled information on Alexander’s desk before sending off one of the drivers. By the time Lucas returned to meet Alexander, he was damn near fuming with rage. He was red in the face. “Lucas, are these real? How the hell does Jessica have our home staff under her fingertips? This was happening under our noses the whole time. She could have asked for something even more bizarre if she had the chance. “Sir, I believe greed is the only answer to that question. As you know, we pay the staff the exact amount as recorded… so if this happens then it is simply because she is not content.” He said as a matter of fact. “Prepare for Jessica, I’m going to need the following things on this list, Lucas.” He knew Jessica was a handful, but how would she be so involved as to believe tha
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“I feel strange, really strange… Alex, what are you doing to me? What was in that pill?” Jessica asked, her voice trembling, barely masking her rising panic.Her body was betraying her—a flush crept up her face, and a strange, unwelcome heat began building. Her muscles tightened in ways she hadn’t anticipated, and certainly not in this situation. Could it be? Was she really feeling what she thought she was?Alexander leaned against the desk, a smirk playing on his lips. “By now, I'm sure your body is telling you a few secrets, isn't it? His voice was as cold as it's mocking. “Since you're so intent on making my life miserable, I thought I'd return the favor. Meet your company for the evening.”At his nod, Lucas opened the door, ushering in five hulking men. They stepped in, their imposing figures filling the room with an air of danger. Jessica’s eyes widened as she took them in—towering bodybuilders with bulging muscles. They look like contestants from a strength competition. Her mind
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The kiss spoke words they couldn’t say, Alexander cupped her cheek gently, his thumb slowly brushed against her skin sending shockwaves through her body. His touch was warm, steady and as he leaned down kissing her she felt warm everywhere. His hands slid down to the back of her neck to pull her closer and deepen the kiss. Aria felt her heart racing dangerously, her body was responding to Alexander’s touch, her hands found their way to his chest as though that was exactly where they were meant to be. She could feel the firm muscles beneath his shirt, the heat from his body could be felt through the fabric. As their kiss deepened, Alexander wrapped his arms around her pulling her so close she felt like they would melt into one person. “Aria,” he whispered as they both came up for air. His voice was laced with desire, their foreheads pressing gently together. Her fingers slid up his chest, they brushed cautiously against the buttons of his shirt. She hesitated but a nod of approval
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On the trip back to the house. Janet couldn’t help but wonder how exactly Alina survived that fire. Janet couldn’t dare ask the questions she needed answers to in the car while her husband was there, she would speak with Jessica soon. By the time they drove into the house, Jessica went in first leaving her parents to talk. “That boy doesn’t know who I am, does he? Treating my precious daughter as though she’s a common criminal. He’s lucky we already think of him as our future son in law, if not… he’d have heard from my lawyers.” Anderson towered as he walked into his house. “Honey, I think we should just take things easy. I mean there’s no need to worry much. He’s probably learnt not to do something like that again and…”Anderson interrupted. “Oh did you see how he was looking at us when we were leaving. That boy hasn’t learnt a thing. I have a mind to go there tomorrow.” Anderson continued, sitting down on his sofa. Janet immediately felt pangs of fear run down her spine. “No… h
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“So, how was everything while I was away?” Aria’s voice was soft as she pushed the stroller with Lilian’s baby in it. She leaned forward on the couch in the penthouse, as Lilian carefully folded a few baby clothes. Lilian glanced up, smiling softly. “Well, to be honest, there wasn't a lot that changed. When you and Mr. Alexander returned from your trip, we thought you were back but then you just disappeared into your room and then Mr. Lucas called and told me I was to come work for you here but not to disclose a single thing to anyone.” Aria stilled. “When I came back with Alexander?” Lilian nodded. “Yes, when you and Mr. Alexander didn’t come back from your mother’s memorial, Grandma and most of the staff thought you both were finally getting a honeymoon.”Aria wanted to press more but she said nothing, she didn’t want to arouse any suspicion from Lilian. Lilian chuckled, she had no idea that Aria was tense. “When Mr. Alexander said you were ill, Grandma joked that maybe your il
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“Good day everyone, I’m the detective here for the briefing on Shanta and his crew.” The detective spoke as soon as he strode into the Tech team’s conference room at The Sinclair Headquarters. “We need to talk about Ethan, we don’t know anything about this Shanta…” Lucas immediately replied. The detective, a lean man who looked like he was in his forties, turned to Lucas with sharp eyes. “I guess it’s straight to business with you.” “Well, there’s no time for pleasantries. Ethan should be in a holding cell awaiting trial just like his fellow conspirators.” Lucas replied. The detective exhaled, he looked weary as he rubbed his temples. “Yes that’s true but it’s not that simple.” One of the tech operatives leaned forward. “So what’s the holdup? We had eyes on him at Shanta’s pub, we alerted you on the location and you had a window but you stopped the officers from taking him. Why did you do that exactly?”The detective tapped his fingers on the table. “Because arresting Ethan would
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“This is the one I picked, I think it’s okay and it looks warm and homely at the same time as doubling as a safe house.” Lucas said. Alexander stepped into the penthouse, his eyes scanned the space. The apartment was sleek, modern and the sunlight filled the room. The windows were floor to ceiling but they had shutters in case the person needed to drown out the natural light. The penthouse overlooked the city… It was a humble type of luxury. “Is it secure?” Alexander asked, stepping towards the closed balcony doors. Lucas nodded his response. “Yes, Young Master. It has triple security, controlled access so no one gets in without clearance.” Alexander ran a hand along the door knob before opening it. The balcony was nice, airy but very secure. “And inside?” Lucas gave a small smile, he was proud of the apartment. “The inside is fully stocked, has a private gym and enough space so she doesn’t feel like a prisoner.” Alexander’s gaze went straight to the woman standing near the kitc
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The guest house bubbled with laughter as the ladies clunk their glasses together and celebrated. The bottle of expensive French wine sat half empty on the table as Janet, Mandy and Jessica indulged in their victory. Jessica sighed, as she swirled her wine in her glass. “I have to admit, I didn’t even think it would happen this fast.” Mandy smirked, “when you pay for the best, you’ll definitely get the best.” She took a slow sip of the wine. “I didn’t exactly trust him, I thought he’d probably screw it up, or worse take the money and run away.” Jessica replied. Janet let out a small laugh and a cough, obviously enjoying the wine. “You weren’t the only one. I was skeptical about hiring someone, what if he made a mistake or he got caught? That would be stupid and traceable.” “There’s still a slight chance that he screwed up.” Jessica said. Mandy snapped, “Don’t say that.” Jessica frowned. “Don’t say what?” Mandy firmly placed her glass down on the table. “That kind of talk can j
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Lucas stood in the next room watching through the two way mirror as the medical examiner began cutting through Frieda’s body. He thought about how Frieda was a casualty of deception even in death. He wasn’t here for answers about her, rather he was here for proof, proof that someone had made a mistake. Or proof that someone had killed this young woman, or who they thought she was. The forensic pathologist glanced at him from the other side of the room, the light was on so he could clearly see that Lucas was watching him intently. “I’ve never had someone insist on being present for an autopsy before.” Lucas didn’t blink. “You’re not used to my kind of people.” The pathologist raised an eyebrow but said nothing. He continued the autopsy, while analyzing the toxicology results. The door opened, the doctor from earlier emerged. “The security footage is ready, you can come and take a look.” He took one last glare at the pathologist before leaving the room. He followed the doctor to
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The private hospital was indeed private, it was quiet and the eerie silence felt unnatural. But that didn’t matter to Alexander. His footsteps through the hallway was fast and determined as he walked down the corridor towards the hospital room where Aria was being kept. His own Aria, his wife and love. Lucas walked briskly beside him, they found the doctor in charge. “Hello sir. I’m Doctor Smith. I’m in charge of the patient.” He said.“What’s the situation?” Alexander asked. “The man pumped her with enough anesthesia to keep her unconscious for days. We’re currently trying to clear it from her system but it’ll take time.” The doctor replied. Alexander said nothing. His body language showed his impatience, he wanted to see Aria now but he also wanted to find Hensley and make him pay for what he had done. Lucas spoke out, sensing Alexander’s rage. “At least she’s here now. We found her.” Alexander exhaled. “Not soon enough.” He said under his breath. They reached the door of he
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Janet sat in her grand living room scrolling through a gossip column on her phone. It came as a surprise when the butler announced that she had a delivery. She walked out to the door and was handed a bottle of wine with a red bow tied around the neck. She frowned in confusion as she thought about the most likely people to send her a bottle of wine. “No sender information?” She asked as she signed. The delivery man shook his head. “No sender address ma’am and no note, except this.” He handed her a tiny card. Janet’s eyes scanned it. All that was written wasCongrats. Her heart almost stopped. Realization hit her at once and she almost lost hold of the bottle. There was only one reason someone would send this. This was what the hitman said he would do. She had initially thought it was a joke especially since it feels like overkill but here they were. Aria was dead and the bottle of red wine seemed fitting. Without another thought, Janet turned around and ran straight into the h
