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Andrianne's father sat in his big study, surrounded by expensive furniture and artwork. He was a powerful man, a wealthy businessman who had made a fortune through his connections and ruthlessness. He had built an empire through his criminal activities, and he was feared and respected by many.Suddenly, his phone rang. It was one of his most trusted men, Steve's right-hand man."What is it?" he barked into the phone."Boss, it's Steve," the man said, his voice trembling. "He's been shot."Andrianne's father felt a jolt of shock run through him. Steve was his most trusted enforcer, the man he relied on to handle the dirty work."Where is he?" he demanded."He's at the old warehouse on the edge of town. We found him there this morning."Andrianne's father hung up the phone and stood up, his mind racing. He knew he had to go to the scene and find out what had happened. He quickly grabbed his coat and headed out the door.When he arrived at the warehouse, he saw a group of his men gathere
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CH 57.Lucas slowly stirred and his eyelids fluttered open. He blinked a few times, trying to adjust to the bright light in the hospital room. He turned his head to the side and saw Andrianne asleep in the chair next to his bed, her head resting on the edge of the bed.He smiled softly, feeling a rush of warmth in his chest at the sight of her. Despite everything that had happened, he was grateful to have her by his side. He tried to move his arm to reach out to her, but a sharp pain shot through his body, reminding him of his injuries.He winced and closed his eyes for a moment, taking deep breaths to calm himself down. He opened his eyes again and looked back at Andrianne. She looked peaceful in her sleep, her breathing slow and steady.He cleared his throat, trying to get her attention without startling her. "Hey," he said in a low voice.Andrianne's eyes slowly opened, and she looked at him with a mix of surprise and relief. "Hey, you're awake," she said softly, sitting up straigh
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CH 58.As Andrianne entered Lucas's hospital room, she noticed that he was sitting up in bed and looking at the cards and flowers that had been delivered to him. He looked up as she walked in, and she couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked with his dark hair tousled and his blue eyes sparkling."Hey," he said, smiling at her. "You're back."Andrianne smiled back, feeling a warmth spread through her chest. "Yeah, I couldn't stay away for long."Lucas chuckled. "I don't blame you. This place is pretty boring without you around."Andrianne rolled her eyes playfully. "I highly doubt that. You're probably enjoying all the attention you're getting from your adoring fans."Lucas grinned. "Yeah, but they're not as pretty as you."Andrianne felt her cheeks flush at the compliment. She sat down in the chair next to his bed and they chatted for a while, catching up on what had happened while she was away. Lucas told her about the surgery he had undergone and how he was feeling better al
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CH 59.Just then, the door opened and the doctor walked in. He smiled when he saw Lucas up and about, and quickly got to work checking his vital signs and making sure he was ready to be discharged."Well, Mr. Smith, it looks like you're ready to go home," the doctor said with a smile. "I've written you a prescription for some medication to take at home, and I want you to come back for a follow-up appointment in a week."Lucas nodded his understanding as Andrianne packed up his belongings. He was relieved to be leaving the hospital, eager to get back to his own bed and start the process of healing.As they walked out of the hospital, Lucas took a deep breath of fresh air and let out a contented sigh. Andrianne looked over at him with concern, wondering if he was feeling okay."I'm just so glad to be out of there," Lucas explained. "I'm feeling much better, and I can't wait to get home."Andrianne smiled at him, happy to see him in better spirits. She knew that he had been through a lot
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CH 60.As the days went by, Andrianne and Lucas's fears of the police investigation into Steve's death intensified. They had been living in fear, waiting for the inevitable to happen. They both knew that they had to be careful, especially Andrianne, as she was Steve's last known contact before his untimely demise.One day, as they were sitting in the living room, Andrianne finally broke the silence, "Lucas, what if the police come knocking on our door? What are we going to do?"Lucas looked at her with a worried expression on his face, "I don't know, Andrianne. I wish there was something we could do, but we can't change what's already happened."Andrianne nodded slowly, "I know, but what if they find out that I had something to do with Steve's death? I don't know how I'm going to live with myself if that happens."Lucas reached over and took her hand, "Hey, don't worry about it. We'll figure something out. We can't change the past, but we can control the present and the future. We jus
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CH 61.Lucas was finally feeling better and more like himself. He had been cooped up in the house for what felt like forever, and he was eager to get back to work. He missed the routine of it all, the sense of purpose it gave him. And of course, the paycheck wasn't bad either.He dressed in his best suit, wanting to make a good impression on his first day back. Andrianne was there to see him off, a smile on her face as she gave him a kiss on the cheek."Good luck today," she said. "I'll be thinking of you."Lucas grinned. "Thanks, I'll need it."As his chauffeur maneuvered through the uptown road to work, Lucas couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He missed the hustle and bustle of the city, the sound of traffic, the energy of the people. He pulled into the parking garage and took a deep breath. It felt good to be back.The day was a blur of meetings and paperwork, but Lucas was glad to be busy. It helped keep his mind off of things, off of the fear that always lingered in th
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CH 62.Without a word, he scooped her up into his arms, eliciting a giggle from her as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He carried her up the stairs and into their bedroom, never breaking eye contact with her.As he gently laid her down on the bed, he could feel his body responding to her touch. He climbed on top of her, their bodies pressed together, and he leaned in for another kiss, this time more intense than the last.He could feel her hands running through his hair, pulling him closer, and he knew that he wanted nothing more than to be with her in this moment. They had been through so much together, and he was grateful for every moment that they had shared.As they continued to kiss,Lucas felt his arousal building, and he knew that he couldn't hold back any longer. He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I love you," before continuing to kiss her with all the passion that he could muster.As their kisses grew more intense, Lucas pulled back for a moment, his eyes searchin
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CH 63.Lucas couldn't help but feel an intense desire for his wife as he watched her sleep. Her peaceful expression and soft breathing made him want to hold her close and never let go. He had never felt this way before, not even when he was with other women.He recalled the night before, how they had somehow ended up sleeping together in his room. He didn't regret it, but he also knew that they needed to talk about it. They had been married for months but they had never been intimate with each other until last night.Lucas had always been reserved when it came to physical intimacy. He had been hurt before and was afraid of opening himself up to that kind of vulnerability again. But with Andrianne, he felt like he could let his guard down.As he continued to gaze at her, he couldn't help but wonder if she felt the same way he did. Did she want him as much as he wanted her? Or was he just projecting his own desires onto her?He brushed a strand of hair away from her face, and she stirre
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