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CHAPTER 82
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2025-02-24 04:32:25Fiona sat in the dimly lit conference room, her fingers wrapped tightly around the edges of the table. The tension in the air was suffocating, thick with unspoken words and underlying threats. Across from her, Darwin paced near the floor-to-ceiling windows, his sharp profile outlined against the city skyline. His jaw was set in a firm line, his thoughts racing as he processed everything that had unfolded in the last twenty-four hours.
William had made his move—an attack so precise and well-executed that even Thalassa had been caught off guard. The documents leaked to the media suggested that Fiona had been embezzling funds from the Atlas Group for years, a carefully fabricated lie that had already begun to damage her reputation. She had fought hard to reclaim her life, to prove she was more than just Darwin’s past mistake. And now, William was trying to tear it all away. Darwin finally turned to face her, his piercing gaze locking onto hers. “We need to counter this immediately. The longer we wait, the more people will believe his version of the story.” Fiona swallowed hard, trying to push down the lump forming in her throat. “How? He’s covered his tracks too well. We don’t have concrete proof that this was him.” Thalassa, who had been leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, exhaled sharply. “Maybe not yet, but we will. I still have sources inside R&K Electronics. If William orchestrated this, there will be a trail.” Darwin nodded. “Marcus is already digging through financial records. If William used his usual methods, we’ll find discrepancies—false accounts and shell companies. Something.” Fiona rubbed her temples, exhaustion creeping in. “Even if we find something, the damage is already done. Investors are panicking, and the board is demanding answers. I can’t afford another scandal, Darwin.” His expression softened for a brief moment before his resolve hardened once more. “You won’t be facing this alone. We’ll fight this together.” A sharp knock at the door interrupted them. Marcus entered, his expression grim. “I found something.” Darwin straightened. “Go on.” Marcus slid a tablet onto the table, swiping through the files. “A shell company registered under an alias—one that William has used before. It was recently linked to an offshore account that made several large transactions.” Fiona leaned forward. “Linked to me, I’m guessing?” Marcus nodded. “Yes. The transactions were carefully funneled through multiple accounts, making it look like you’ve been siphoning money for years. It’s a classic setup.” Thalassa muttered a curse under her breath. “That bastard. He’s been planning this for a long time.” Darwin’s hands curled into fists. “This is enough to discredit his claims, but we need more. If we want to turn this around, we have to expose him completely.” Fiona’s mind raced. They had proof that the accusations were false, but proving William was behind it was another matter. He was too careful, too calculated. They needed a direct link—something undeniable. Thalassa’s phone buzzed. She checked the screen, her expression darkening. “It’s worse than we thought. The board is considering an emergency meeting to discuss your removal, Fiona.” Her breath hitched. “They want me gone?” “They’re panicking,” Darwin said, his voice tight with frustration. “They think distancing themselves from you will stabilize the company.” Fiona clenched her fists. This wasn’t just about William ruining her name—this was about forcing her out entirely. If she lost her position at Atlas Group, she would lose her last shred of control over her own life. She looked at Darwin, searching for answers. “If they push me out, what happens next?” Darwin hesitated before replying, his voice quiet but firm. “Then we go to war.” A shiver ran down her spine at the finality in his tone. She had spent years running, avoiding confrontation. But now, there was no more room for hesitation. If William wanted a war, then she was ready to fight. --- The First Strike The next morning, headlines across every major financial news outlet screamed the accusations against her. “Atlas Group CFO Under Investigation for Fraud!” “Darwin Solomon’s Right-Hand Woman Caught in Multi-Million Dollar Scandal!” “Fiona Woods: A Gold Digger or a Mastermind?” Fiona scrolled through the articles, her stomach churning at the comments flooding social media. People were tearing her apart, branding her as a con artist, a thief, a woman who had manipulated Darwin for power and money. A loud crash startled her. She turned to see Darwin throwing his phone against the wall, his face twisted with fury. “I won’t let him get away with this.” Marcus, who had been watching quietly, spoke up. “We need a counterattack. Public perception is key. If we can prove William was behind this, we can shift the narrative.” Thalassa’s eyes narrowed. “We need something solid, something that ties William to these false transactions without a doubt.” A thought struck Fiona. “What if we lure him into making a mistake?” Darwin frowned. “How?” She straightened, her mind working fast. “William is arrogant. He loves control. If he thinks I’m desperate, he might reach out—either to gloat or to offer me a ‘way out.’ If we record him admitting anything, we have leverage.” Thalassa smirked. “That’s a dangerous gamble.” Fiona met her gaze. “I know. But I’m done playing it safe.” Darwin’s expression was unreadable, but after a long moment, he nodded. “All right. Let’s set the trap.” Marcus added, “We can monitor all incoming communications and trace any attempts to contact you back to William. If he takes the bait, we’ll have his fingerprints on this mess.” Fiona exhaled slowly. “Then let’s give him something to tempt him.” She reached for her phone and typed a message. To: Board Members I understand the seriousness of the allegations against me. If the board feels my resignation is necessary, I will comply for the sake of the company. Darwin’s eyes widened. “Fiona—” She held up a hand. “It’s bait. If William sees this, he’ll think I’m cornered. And when he moves to secure his victory, we’ll be ready.” Thalassa’s smirk widened. “I like this new version of you.” Fiona took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. William thought he had won. He was wrong.Related chapters
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Fiona stared at her phone screen, her carefully worded message glowing in the dim light of the office. The moment she pressed send, there was no turning back. The bait had been set. Now, all they had to do was wait for William to take it.Darwin, still tense from her bold move, rubbed a hand across his jaw. “You’re sure about this?”She nodded. “If we keep defending ourselves, we’ll always be on the back foot. We need to force William into the open.”Thalassa grinned. “And if there’s one thing William can’t resist, it’s kicking someone when they’re down.”Marcus was already at his laptop, fingers flying over the keys. “I’ll monitor all incoming messages, calls, and financial movements. If William even breathes in your direction, we’ll know.”Fiona exhaled, willing her nerves to settle. She was walking a fine line. If this didn’t work, she would lose everything—her position, her reputation, and whatever fragile trust she had built with Darwin.The room fell into a tense silence as they
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The soft hum of fluorescent lights filled the room as Dr. Hamilton glanced at the chart in her hands. She turned to Fiona Woods with a practiced smile, her voice steady yet kind.“Ms. Woods, congratulations. You’re eight weeks pregnant!”The words hit Fiona like a thunderclap. For a moment, she couldn’t move, couldn’t speak. The sterile air of the doctor’s office seemed to thicken, pressing down on her chest.“What?” she finally whispered, her voice faint. “Pregnant?”Dr. Hamilton nodded, her smile unwavering but cautious, as if she anticipated resistance. “Yes, eight weeks along.”Fiona’s mind spun. Eight weeks? How could that be?She and Darwin Solomon had always been careful. Painstakingly careful. Memories flitted back to his birthday two months ago. A night that began with champagne and laughter, and ended in a fleeting moment of recklessness. Just once, she reminded herself. It was only once.Her expression must have betrayed her thoughts, because Dr. Hamilton spoke gently. “It’
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The heavy oak door creaked open as Fiona entered Darwin Solomon’s penthouse. The space was as cold and impersonal as its owner—minimalist decor, muted tones, and not a single item out of place.Darwin rarely brought her here. Their meetings usually took place at the villa he had arranged for her or the secluded corners of the office lounge. This house, with its stark perfection, wasn’t meant for her.She moved quietly through the rooms, her heels clicking softly against the marble floors. Her belongings were few, but she gathered them with deliberate care. Every drawer, every corner was checked to ensure she left no trace of herself behind. When the last item was tucked into her bag, she cast one final glance around the penthouse.This chapter of her life was closing.Back at her modest apartment, Fiona worked late into the night, her desk cluttered with documents. She sorted through notes, outlined pending tasks, and drafted her resignation letter.But her mind wasn’t on the handover
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Inside the secretary’s office, silence hung heavy in the air. Darwin Solomon stood motionless, his eyes fixed on Fiona. For a man who controlled boardrooms with his mere presence, he now seemed lost. It wasn’t until the realization sank in—that Fiona was truly serious about leaving—that he spoke, his voice unusually subdued. “You haven’t visited your grandmother in a while,” he said, suppressing his anger and softening his tone. “I’ll give you a month’s leave. Think it over before making any final decisions.” Fiona’s expression didn’t waver. If anything, her resolve hardened. “There’s no need to think it over,” she replied evenly, meeting his gaze. “I’ve already decided.” Darwin’s patience snapped. “Fiona!” His tone was sharp, his frustration boiling over. For five years, she had been his constant—obedient, loyal, reliable. And now, she was throwing it all away. “You’re just a stand-in for Lilian,” he hissed, his voice dripping with disdain. “I’ve used you for fiv
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Fiona lingered at the cemetery longer than she had planned. The rain had stopped, but the air was still heavy with mist as she made her way back to town. She was aimless, unsure where to go next, when her phone buzzed with a new message. Henry: Ms. Woods, Mr. Solomon has been in a foul mood all morning. Once you’re done, please come back quickly and save us! Fiona stared at the message for a moment. It wasn’t surprising—Darwin’s moods were legendary, and the office often bore the brunt of them. She sighed. Perhaps it was better to return and complete the handover quickly. The sooner she was out of his orbit, the safer she and her secret would be. She booked the first flight back to Bay City. The next morning, Fiona walked into the office. She was greeted not with quiet productivity but with an impromptu gathering of staff members who immediately surrounded her. “Ms. Woods, you can’t resign! What will we do without you?” “Seriously, Mr. Solomon was terrifying yesterday. I didn’t
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The tension in the secretary's office was palpable as Darwin stepped out of his office, his sharp gaze scanning the room.“What’s all the noise about?” he asked coolly.Tony Potter wasted no time, storming over and pounding his chest in frustration. He launched into an impassioned explanation of the issue with the sales contract, emphasizing the gravity of the mistake.Standing behind Darwin, Bella adopted an expression of feigned concern. “Mr. Potter, I’m sure Fiona was just momentarily distracted,” she said sweetly. “Calm down—there will be other opportunities. It’s not worth upsetting yourself and risking your health.”Fiona’s eyes narrowed as she turned to Bella, her tone cold and cutting. “Miss Robbins, who exactly are you accusing?”Bella feigned a startled look, her voice softening. “Fiona, you misunderstood. I was just trying to—” She trailed off, glancing at Darwin for support. “Darwin...”Darwin’s gaze flicked to Fiona, his expression unreadable. His lips curled into a faint
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The morning sun spilled over the quiet streets of Serene City, casting a soft golden glow that felt like a balm to Fiona’s frayed nerves. It was her third week in this new town, a world away from the suffocating glitz and glamour of Bay City. Here, life moved at a slower, more forgiving pace—a stark contrast to the relentless demands of Darwin Solomon’s shadow. Yet, even in the peace, her heart remained heavy, her mind restless.Fiona sat at the small breakfast table in her rented apartment, absentmindedly stirring a cup of tea. The baby inside her had become her only companion, a tiny spark of life that gave her the strength to keep moving forward. But the reality of her situation was beginning to sink in. She was alone, with no job, no stable income, and enemies lurking in the shadows.Thalassa had offered to help her financially, but Fiona had refused. She didn’t want to be anyone’s charity case—not even her best friend’s. For years, she’d lived as someone else’s pawn, dancing to D
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Fiona paced the small confines of her apartment, her bare feet making soft, repetitive thuds on the hardwood floor. The evening breeze filtered through the open window, doing little to ease the restlessness in her chest. It had been three days since her confrontation with Darwin at the cruise party, three days since the revelation of Bella’s schemes had left her shaken.Three days, and yet Fiona still felt trapped—caged in a game she hadn’t agreed to play.She paused by the window, staring out at the glittering skyline of Bay City. From here, the city looked so peaceful, its chaos muted by distance. But Fiona knew better. Beneath the sparkling facade lay a tangle of power plays and betrayals—one she was now irrevocably entangled in.Her thoughts were interrupted by the shrill ring of her phone. She hesitated, her stomach knotting as she recognized the number. Darwin.Taking a steadying breath, she answered. “What do you want?”“Have you calmed down enough to think rationally?” His voi
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Fiona sat in the dimly lit conference room, her fingers wrapped tightly around the edges of the table. The tension in the air was suffocating, thick with unspoken words and underlying threats. Across from her, Darwin paced near the floor-to-ceiling windows, his sharp profile outlined against the city skyline. His jaw was set in a firm line, his thoughts racing as he processed everything that had unfolded in the last twenty-four hours.William had made his move—an attack so precise and well-executed that even Thalassa had been caught off guard. The documents leaked to the media suggested that Fiona had been embezzling funds from the Atlas Group for years, a carefully fabricated lie that had already begun to damage her reputation. She had fought hard to reclaim her life, to prove she was more than just Darwin’s past mistake. And now, William was trying to tear it all away.Darwin finally turned to face her, his piercing gaze locking onto hers. “We need to counter this immediately. The l
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A single moment. That was all they had. Fiona’s muscles coiled, every nerve on edge as she locked eyes with Darwin. A silent plan passed between them, forged in the heat of desperation. Volkova smirked, unaware of the decision they had already made. “You think you can win?” His voice was laced with amusement. “You walked into my home, my territory, thinking you had the upper hand. But now, I hold the detonator. Your lives—your entire future—rests in my hands.” Darwin’s grip on his gun never wavered. His expression remained unreadable, but Fiona knew him well enough to see the shift—the calculation, the anticipation of a strike. Volkova was arrogant. Too confident in his control. That was his mistake. And Fiona was about to exploit it. She took a slow step forward, her hands raised as if in surrender. “You’re right,” she said, keeping her voice steady. “We miscalculated.” Volkova raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Go on.” She swallowed, willing herself to sell the lie. “We though
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The private jet cut through the night sky, slicing toward Eastern Europe like a silent predator. Inside, the tension was thick, the weight of their mission pressing down on every breath.Fiona sat near the window, watching the clouds blur past. She should have felt exhausted, but adrenaline kept her wide awake. Every moment brought them closer to Adrian Volkova—a man whose name alone sent chills through the underworld.Darwin sat across from her, his fingers drumming against the armrest. Bella and Marcus were at the small workstation near the back, analyzing every shred of intelligence they had gathered.“We land in two hours,” Marcus announced, adjusting his earpiece. “Volkova’s been moving between safe houses, but we pinpointed his last known location. A compound near the Romanian border.”Darwin’s jaw tightened. “Security?”“Armed. Private militia. The works.” Marcus exhaled. “It won’t be like Cain. Volkova expects war.”Bella smirked. “Good. So do we.” She double-checked the pisto
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The fire burned long into the night.Fiona stood at a distance, watching the last remnants of the Echelon turn to ash. It was strange—she had spent so long fighting to bring them down, but now that it was over, there was no sense of triumph. No victory parade. Just the cold realization that they had survived, and that survival always came at a cost.Darwin stood beside her, arms crossed, the glow of the flames reflecting in his dark eyes. He had barely spoken since they escaped the blast zone. Neither had Bella or Marcus.They had won.So why did it feel like the battle wasn’t truly over?---Loose EndsBack at the safehouse, the exhaustion was starting to set in.Marcus was at his workstation, sifting through encrypted files. Bella was nursing a whiskey, watching the news play in the background. Reports were already spreading—an "accidental gas explosion" had destroyed a Zurich landmark. No mention of Cain Lachlan. No mention of the Echelon.Fiona leaned against the table, rubbing he
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Cain Lachlan thought he had won.He had declared himself the new leader of the Echelon, swept up the remnants of Grayson’s power, and positioned himself at the top. But there was one thing he hadn’t accounted for.Fiona Callahan wasn’t finished.She sat at the center of the safehouse’s dimly lit command room, her fingers steepled as she studied the holographic map Marcus had pulled up. The target was clear—an old private club in Zurich, a place where the Echelon’s elite had gathered in secrecy for decades.And Cain was hosting his meeting there.“Security?” Fiona asked, eyes locked on the glowing blueprint.Marcus tapped a key. “Standard for a high-level meet. Armed guards at all entrances, security checkpoints at the lobby, and elevator access. Backup teams on standby in the surrounding area.”Darwin folded his arms. “So, we can’t just walk in.”Bella smirked. “Why not? We’ve done dumber things.”Fiona ignored the sarcasm. “Cain isn’t Grayson. He doesn’t rely on control—he thrives on
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The body hadn’t even hit the ground before Fiona was moving. She had less than a minute before Grayson’s security forces converged on the estate. The bullet wound on his chest was still seeping, a dark pool of blood spreading over the marble floor, but there was no time to process it.He’s dead.But the war wasn’t over.Marcus’s voice crackled through the earpiece. “Movement. You need to move now.”Bella was already holstering her gun, her expression unreadable. “Let’s go.”Fiona took a breath, forcing her mind to focus. Grayson’s death was a victory, but it had left a power vacuum—a dangerous one. The remnants of his network wouldn’t simply dissolve. If anything, they’d be looking for a new leader. And if no one filled that space, someone worse would.Darwin was at her side, his eyes scanning the hallway. “Which way?”Fiona’s mind worked fast. The front entrance was a no-go—security would be flooding in from there. The terrace? Too exposed. The underground tunnels?“We take the south
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The message lingered on Marcus’s screen like a challenge carved in stone.Meet me in 24 hours. Alone.Fiona read it twice, then a third time. Silas Grayson never did anything without reason. If he was offering a meeting, it wasn’t out of desperation—it was a calculated move.Darwin frowned as he paced behind her. “This could be a trap.”Bella crossed her arms. “Could be? It is a trap.”Fiona exhaled slowly. “I know.”Marcus was already running a trace on the message, but his face told her everything. “It’s bouncing through too many relays. I can’t track the origin.”Fiona nodded, already making up her mind. “I’m going.”Darwin stopped pacing. “Alone? No way.”Bella scoffed. “You’ve lost it, haven’t you? Grayson’s pissed. We just tore his empire apart. You think he’s going to let you walk out of there?”Fiona turned to them, her gaze steady. “That’s exactly why I have to go. We didn’t just take Overwatch—we’ve crippled his network. That means he has fewer pieces left to play. He wouldn
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The Zurich data heist had given them exactly what they needed—a road map of Silas Grayson’s network. But it had also painted a target on their backs.Sitting in the dim glow of the underground bunker, Fiona scrolled through pages of decrypted files while Marcus cross-referenced data points. Darwin paced nearby, his mind working through their next steps, while Bella leaned against the metal table, arms crossed.“This isn’t just a network,” Marcus murmured, adjusting his glasses. “Grayson built a failsafe. A backup plan.”Fiona frowned. “What kind of backup plan?”Marcus hesitated, then brought up a schematic of a high-security facility. “He calls it Project Overwatch. If the Echelon collapses, Overwatch activates—a fully automated system designed to ensure Grayson’s continued influence. Key leaders in politics, finance, military sectors… all with contingency triggers that he can pull at any moment.”Darwin exhaled. “So even if he falls, his system keeps running.”Bella shook her head.
