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His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Eighty Seven
A War on the HorizonClaire woke up to the smell of coffee and the faint sound of rain pattering against the glass windows.For a moment, she forgot everything.For a moment, she let herself believe that she was waking up in a world where Sinclair wasn’t dead, where Adrian wasn’t planning another war, and where she didn’t feel like she was standing on the edge of something dangerous.Then reality came crashing back.She pushed the covers back and sat up, rubbing her face before glancing around the bedroom. The space beside her was empty.Of course, it was.Adrian had barely slept in the last few nights.She sighed, slipping out of bed and padding toward the door. The penthouse was eerily quiet—except for the low hum of voices coming from Adrian’s office.Claire’s stomach twisted.She knew what this was about.Adrian wasn’t wasting any time.He was already planning his next move.The war isn’t over.Steeling herself, she made her way toward the office. The door was slightly ajar, just
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The Storm WithinThe weight of Adrian’s words lingered between them long after they left his lips.Then trust me to end it.Claire wanted to.God, she wanted to.But trusting Adrian meant trusting his way of handling things. And his way? It was brutal, ruthless, and filled with the kind of darkness that could swallow them both whole.She exhaled slowly, stepping back from his touch.Adrian let her go, but his gaze never wavered.The silence between them stretched, thick and suffocating.“You don’t have to do this alone,” Claire said finally.Adrian’s jaw tensed. “I’ve always done things alone.”Her chest ached at the way he said it, like it was some inevitable truth he had long accepted.“You don’t have to anymore,” she whispered.Adrian studied her for a long moment, something flickering behind his dark gaze—something almost vulnerable.Then, just as quickly, it was gone.“I’ll take care of it,” he said, his voice turning cold again, dismissive.Claire clenched her fists. “And what i
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The Point of No ReturnThe smell of smoke clung to the air, thick and suffocating. Even though the fire had been put out, the warehouse stood in ruins—a reminder that the war had officially begun.Claire stood beside Adrian, watching the last embers smoldering beneath the wreckage. The cold night air should have made her shiver, but the tension coiling in her chest burned hotter than the flames that had destroyed this place.Adrian hadn’t moved since they arrived.He stood there, perfectly still, his expression unreadable.But Claire knew better.She knew the storm raging beneath the surface.She could see it in the way his fingers flexed at his sides, in the way his jaw remained clenched so tightly it looked painful.Daniel was already on the phone, speaking in hushed but urgent tones to their security team. The men surrounding them were tense, their hands hovering near their weapons as if expecting another attack.But Adrian?He wasn’t afraid.He was calculating.Planning.And that
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A Dangerous WarningClaire sat in stunned silence, the dead air of the call lingering like an omen. Liam.After all these years.She thought she was done with him, thought she had buried that chapter of her life the day Adrian had placed his ring on her finger. But now he was back—and he was coming for blood.Her fingers curled around her phone, knuckles white.The driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror. “Miss Donovan?”She swallowed the lump in her throat. “Take me back.”The driver hesitated. “Back, ma’am?”“To Adrian.”She didn’t know what she was about to walk into. All she knew was that Adrian needed to hear this.And she needed to warn him before it was too late.The Empire Strikes FirstThe moment Claire stepped into the penthouse, she knew something had changed.The usual dim, sultry lighting had been replaced by the harsh glow of monitors displaying live security footage. A dozen armed men moved in and out of the room, their presence a stark contrast to the luxury
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Walking into the Lion’s DenClaire paced the length of Adrian’s study, her nerves on edge. The weight of Liam’s message lingered in the air, an invisible force pressing against her chest.Adrian sat in his leather chair, looking every bit the untouchable billionaire—composed, confident, and maddeningly unreadable. The only sign of his agitation was the slow way he tapped his fingers against the armrest."You're really going?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Adrian glanced up, his cold blue eyes locking onto hers. "I don’t run from threats, Claire. Especially not from a man like Liam.""He’s setting a trap," she argued, crossing her arms. "You know that, right?""Of course," Adrian said smoothly. "But the thing about traps is—they work both ways."Claire exhaled sharply. "And what if this one works against you?"Adrian leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk. "Then I'll make sure Liam regrets ever trying."His confidence was infuriating."You're being reckless," she
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The Storm Before the WarClaire paced back and forth in Adrian’s penthouse, her mind spinning with a thousand worst-case scenarios. It had been two hours since he left to meet Liam. Two hours of suffocating silence. Two hours of staring at her phone, waiting for a call or a message—anything that would tell her he was still okay.But there was nothing.She had tried distracting herself. She had tried not caring. But it was useless.The sound of the elevator chiming made her whirl around.The doors slid open, and Adrian stepped inside.Relief crashed over her so violently that it took her a moment to register the blood splattered on his sleeve.Her breath caught. "What the hell happened?"Adrian’s expression remained unreadable. "It’s not mine.""That’s not an answer!" she snapped, rushing toward him. Her hands hovered near his arm, hesitating. "Were you attacked?"A ghost of a smirk tugged at his lips, as if amused by her concern. "I handled it."Her stomach twisted. "Handled it how?"
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Secrets in the DarkThe night air was thick with tension. Claire sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers gripping the silk sheets, but her mind was far away.Adrian had fallen into a brooding silence ever since their conversation on the balcony. He stood near the window now, whiskey in hand, staring at the city skyline as if it held all the answers.It didn’t.Claire sighed. "Are you going to tell me what’s really bothering you?"Adrian didn’t turn around. "You already know."Claire rolled her eyes. "No, I don’t. Because you always act like the weight of the world is yours alone to carry."Adrian finally turned to her, his gaze sharp. "Because it is."She stood, crossing the room toward him. "Not anymore," she said, her voice softer.Adrian studied her for a long moment before setting his glass down on the table. "Liam has something. I don’t know what yet, but I saw it in his eyes before I left."Claire frowned. "And you think it’s worse than what he’s already done?"Adrian’s jaw tigh
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The First MoveThe night was restless.Claire lay awake in bed, staring at the ceiling as the weight of their latest discovery pressed down on her. Ava. The very name sent a cold chill through her veins. She had spent three years in prison because of that woman, had lost everything while Ava thrived. And now, she wasn’t just a pawn in Liam’s game—she was an active player.She turned her head slightly, watching Adrian as he sat in the armchair by the window, sipping whiskey in the dim light. His expression was unreadable, but she knew his mind was already strategizing, mapping out their next move."You’re not sleeping," she murmured."Neither are you," he countered, taking another sip.Claire sat up, pulling the sheets around her. "Because I know this isn’t over. Ava being involved means we’re walking into something bigger than we thought."Adrian leaned back in his chair, studying her. "Do you think she’s just Liam’s puppet, or do you think she has her own agenda?"Claire scoffed. "Av
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His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 144
A Masquerade of PowerThe day of the gala dawned with an air of tension thick enough to cut with a blade.From the moment Claire woke, the Blackwood estate buzzed with activity. Staff hurried through the halls like ants preparing for war—florists, caterers, technicians, stylists, and security officers worked in synchronized chaos, each one acutely aware that this wasn’t just another opulent gathering of the elite.This was a battlefield dressed in velvet.Claire stood at the grand window of the master suite, sipping coffee from a porcelain cup as she watched the transformation unfold in the courtyard. The Blackwood crest was embossed on every silk napkin, the floors polished until they gleamed like mirrors. Soft jazz played through hidden speakers as decorators arranged white orchids and golden candelabras in symmetrical perfection.But beneath the glamour, she could feel the storm building.Adrian joined her quietly, his tailored black suit already pressed and pristine. No words pass
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Pieces on the BoardThe morning after the media storm was eerily quiet.Claire sat by the window, legs curled under her, watching the rain streak down the glass like delicate veins. The city buzzed beneath them, but it was a muffled hum, distant and removed. A calm before another inevitable storm.The takedown of Gavin’s ploy had been a success—at least for now. The news cycles were ablaze with headlines like “Corporate Sabotage Exposed: Blackwood Empire Fights Back” and “Claire Donovan-Blackwood: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Broken.”But she didn’t feel triumphant.Not yet.Adrian entered the room, phone in hand, suit impeccable despite the long night. He looked tired, though—shadows under his eyes, tension lining his jaw. “Gavin’s radio silent,” he said, tossing the phone on the table. “Too silent.”Claire looked up. “Licking his wounds?”“Or sharpening his blade.”She sighed. “What now?”“We solidify our position. Rebuild trust. If he wants to turn allies against us, we remind them wh
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The Trap Within the TrapRain lashed against the windows of the Blackwood penthouse, thick sheets blurring the skyline as Adrian stood before the floor-to-ceiling glass. His reflection stared back—jaw clenched, mind spiraling. The night had ended in veiled threats and quiet revelations, but the morning brought something worse:Uncertainty.Gavin Thorn had made his entrance, delivering no outright attack but leaving behind the unmistakable scent of war. And now, the waiting began—the most dangerous part of any battle.Claire emerged from the hallway, dressed in a silk blouse and black slacks, eyes sharp, hair pulled into a high twist. She was already on edge. She hadn’t slept. Neither had Adrian.“He’s not going to sit still,” she said, coming to stand beside him.Adrian didn’t look at her. “No. He’s going to bait us.”“Well, good,” Claire replied. “Because I’m done waiting. I want to strike first.”At that, he finally turned to face her. “It’s not that simple. He’s calculated. Everyth
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The Guest No One InvitedThe invitation list was a curated maze of power, scandal, and whispered legacy.Claire stood beside Adrian as final preparations were made for the upcoming charity gala—a night designed to lure a ghost from the past out of hiding. The ballroom at the Blackwood Grand Hotel glittered with chandeliers and gleaming marble floors, its elegance belying the tension bubbling underneath.“I still don’t understand why we couldn’t do this more discreetly,” Claire muttered, watching the staff polish the cutlery for the fifth time.Adrian smirked without humor. “Because discreet doesn’t work on men like Gavin Thorn. He feeds on exposure. This... spectacle will tempt him. We give him a stage. And when he steps onto it, we pull the curtain.”Claire exhaled shakily, turning toward the windows. The city skyline stretched beyond the glass, indifferent to the storm brewing in her life. “And what if he doesn’t come?”“He will,” Adrian said, his voice certain. “This isn’t about bu
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Enemies in the ShadowsThe letter haunted Claire.She read it a dozen times over the next few hours, committing every line to memory, every curve of the penmanship, every chilling implication. The words were more than just a warning—they were a declaration. A threat from someone who clearly believed they had unfinished business with her.And worse, they knew how to find her.When morning broke over the city, casting pale light over the marble floors of the penthouse, Claire stood by the window, sleepless and tense. The shadows on the street below seemed to stretch longer than usual. Every face passing by felt like a spy. Every glance felt like a dagger waiting to strike.She barely noticed when Adrian approached."You've been up all night," he said gently, slipping his arm around her waist.She leaned into him, but her thoughts remained elsewhere. "I can’t stop thinking about the letter."“I know,” he said. “I’ve already had Daniel run forensics on it. No prints, no traceable ink. Who
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The Shattered ReflectionThe news of Victor’s downfall rippled through the corporate world like a thunderstorm crashing through a summer sky. By noon the next day, financial headlines were ablaze with words like embezzlement, fraud, and board betrayal. The man who had once seemed untouchable was now facing imminent criminal prosecution. And Claire—once the disgraced fiancée of Liam Carter—was being hailed by some as a phoenix rising from the ashes.But victory didn’t feel as sweet as she thought it would.Claire stood alone on the terrace of Adrian’s penthouse, her arms folded over the glass railing. Below, the city sprawled in glittering opulence, unaware of the chaos that had almost swallowed her whole. The wind tugged at her silk blouse, and for a brief moment, she allowed herself to simply feel—the air, the quiet, the momentary peace.Adrian joined her a few minutes later, two mugs of coffee in his hands. He didn’t say anything at first, just passed one to her and leaned against t
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Breaking the ChainsThe air in the penthouse was suffocating. The weight of the past few days had pressed down on Claire like a thousand-ton boulder. Despite the luxury surrounding her—an opulent building in the heart of the city, towering views from the windows, designer furniture and rare art lining the walls—Claire felt trapped.She’d been sitting in her study for hours, her fingers hovering over the keyboard, but the words wouldn’t come. She had drafted so many letters, emails, and statements, but nothing seemed to be enough. The fight against Victor was taking its toll, and despite the press conferences, the legal countersuits, and Adrian’s promises, Claire could feel herself slipping—slipping back into a place she’d fought so hard to escape.The door creaked open, and she didn’t need to look up to know who it was. His presence filled the room in an instant. Adrian.He didn’t speak at first, just stood in the doorway watching her. Claire met his eyes—those cold, impenetrable eyes
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Playing With FireVictor’s declaration echoed through the mansion like a gunshot, and the aftermath was just as deafening. By midday, every major news outlet had picked up the clip. Adrian and Claire’s names were splashed across headlines—Corporate Power Couple Accused of Fraud, Victor Carter Declares War, Secrets and Scandals of the Elite.Claire sat stiffly in Adrian’s private office, her hands clenched around a steaming cup of tea she hadn’t touched. She couldn’t remember the last time her heart had stopped racing.“He’s coming for us,” she said finally, her voice taut. “And the world’s watching.”Adrian stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, eyes locked on the city skyline. His posture was calm—too calm. That kind of stillness only came before a storm.“I’ve already spoken to legal,” he said. “They’re preparing countersuits and subpoenas of our own. The moment he files, we hit back.”Claire set down the cup with a clink. “What if it’s not just legal this time? He’s weaponizing the
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Ghosts from the FireThe air was thick with tension as the private jet touched down in the quiet coastal town of Briar Glen. Fog rolled in from the sea like smoke from the past, curling around the edges of the unfamiliar town as if guarding its secrets.Claire stepped out first, her coat catching the wind, eyes scanning the sleepy marina as though Elliot Marris might materialize right there on the dock. Behind her, Adrian descended the stairs, his jaw tight, phone already in hand.“I’ve arranged for a car,” he said, his tone clipped. “Marris was last seen checking into a motel under the name Edward Miles. It’s ten minutes from here.”Claire nodded, slipping into the back seat of the sleek black car that waited for them. The town passed by in a blur—quaint shops, aged buildings, the smell of salt and old wood. But neither of them were here for nostalgia.“Do you trust him?” Claire asked after a stretch of silence.Adrian looked at her.“No,” he said honestly. “But I trust that he hates
