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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
Last Updated : 2025-03-26His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Eighty Eight
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
Last Updated : 2025-03-27His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Ninety
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
Last Updated : 2025-03-28His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Ninety One
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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A Dangerous GameThe world believed Ava Donovan.That was the problem.Less than twelve hours after her press conference, the internet was flooded with headlines:AVA DONOVAN EXPOSES ADRIAN BLACKWOOD’S BRIBERY ATTEMPT!CLAIRE BLACKWOOD: PAWN OR ACCOMPLICE?BILLIONAIRE ADRIAN BLACKWOOD UNDER FIRE – A POWER PLAY GONE WRONG?Every news outlet, every business blog, even social media was consumed by the scandal.And inside the penthouse, Claire could feel the weight of it crushing them.Adrian stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his posture rigid, his phone gripped in his hand like a weapon. His reflection in the glass was as cold and merciless as the storm raging outside.Daniel had been working all night, trying to control the media, but the damage was already done."Ava played this perfectly," Daniel muttered, his voice laced with frustration. The circles under his eyes told Claire that he hadn't slept, and she doubted Adrian had either."She won’t win," Adrian said, voice like steel
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 112
The Trap is SetAva Donovan wasn’t stupid.She knew when she was being hunted.And Adrian Blackwood had made it very clear—this was a war.But he’d underestimated her.Everyone always had.They thought she was just a spoiled heiress with a sharp tongue and expensive taste. But she had survived in a world that crushed the weak. She had built an empire, one deal, one manipulation at a time.And she wasn’t about to let Claire and her billionaire husband take it all away.So, she did what she did best.She planned.Planned a counterstrike that would turn Adrian’s empire against him.Claire’s Growing Fear"You need to be more careful," Adrian’s voice was sharp as he paced the penthouse.Claire folded her arms, frustration simmering beneath her skin. "I’m not the one who sent a death threat in the form of a sniper video."Adrian shot her a look. "No, you’re just the one she wants dead."Claire flinched.He wasn’t wrong.Since the security footage had arrived, Adrian had doubled his security
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The Game BeginsThe city skyline stretched endlessly before them, but Claire’s mind was elsewhere—trapped in the suffocating realization that her own stepsister had tried to have her killed.Ava had never just wanted to ruin her.She had wanted her gone.Permanently.Adrian stood beside her on the penthouse balcony, his hands gripping the railing like he was barely containing his fury. He hadn’t spoken much since their return from Liam’s.Claire could still feel the weight of his promise."She’s not walking away from this."Adrian’s threats weren’t empty. He didn’t deal in warnings—he executed."You’re quiet," she finally said, her voice breaking the tense silence.Adrian didn’t look at her. "Thinking.""About?"He exhaled sharply, pushing off the railing and turning toward her. His gaze was piercing, cold. "How best to destroy her."Claire’s chest tightened. "Adrian—""You don’t need to convince me to show restraint." His tone was clipped, his temper barely in check. "This isn’t abou
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 109
A Web of DeceptionThe world tilted.Claire’s breath hitched as Liam’s words echoed in her skull.Ava.Her stepsister. The woman who had framed her, stolen her fiancé, and watched as her life crumbled into dust.Adrian was silent beside her, but she could feel the sheer force of his rage. His entire body had gone still—the kind of stillness that came before a storm.Liam’s smirk lingered, enjoying every second of their shock."You look surprised," he mused, sipping his drink like he hadn’t just detonated a bomb in the room. "But really, you shouldn’t be. Ava has always been… ambitious."Claire’s nails dug into her palms, her mind racing. "You’re lying."Liam arched a brow. "Am I?"Adrian stepped forward, his presence like a blade against Liam’s throat. "You’re going to tell us everything. Now."Liam let out an amused sigh, setting his glass down. "You’re so tense, Blackwood. Fine. I’ll give you a little more."He walked to a sleek black desk, pulled open a drawer, and tossed a thin fo
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 108
Confronting the PastThe drive to Liam Carter’s estate was a quiet storm.Claire sat in the passenger seat of Adrian’s sleek black car, her hands clenched in her lap. Adrian had barely spoken since they left the penthouse, his grip tight on the steering wheel, his knuckles white with tension.Daniel followed behind in another car, a security team flanking them, prepared for anything.Claire’s heart pounded against her ribs. It had been years since she had seen Liam face-to-face. The last time, he had watched her life crumble, his silence cutting deeper than any betrayal. And now, he might be the one trying to end her life.She had thought she’d moved past the pain. That she had buried the old wounds beneath layers of anger and survival.But as they neared the Carter estate, she realized something terrifying.The scars still burned.The Estate of a SnakeLiam Carter lived like a man who had never tasted suffering.His estate loomed ahead, a sprawling mansion nestled in wealth and secre
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 107
No Safe HavenThe ride back to the penthouse was suffocating.Claire’s fingers were still laced with Adrian’s, but neither of them spoke. There was nothing left to say—not when the reality of their situation had become so brutally clear.Someone wanted them dead.And that someone had money, power, and the means to make it happen.As the car pulled into the underground garage of Adrian’s building, Daniel was already waiting. His sharp gaze flickered between them, instantly sensing the weight in the air."What happened?" he asked, pushing off the sleek black car he was leaning against.Adrian let go of Claire’s hand, his movements tense. "Romano confirmed it. There’s a hit on us."Daniel’s jaw tightened. "Both of you?"Adrian nodded.Daniel muttered a curse under his breath, then turned to Claire. "I assume you didn’t just sit at home like you were supposed to?"Claire lifted her chin. "I went to the club."Daniel swore again. "Damn it, Claire—""Don’t," Adrian cut in, his voice sharp.
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 106
Walking Into the FireThe city blurred past the car window as Claire clenched her fists in her lap.She didn’t have a plan.Not really.All she knew was that Adrian was in trouble, and she was done being sidelined."Where to, Miss Donovan?" the driver asked, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.She hesitated for half a second. "Vincent Romano’s club."The driver’s grip on the wheel tightened. "Are you sure? That’s not the kind of place—""I didn’t ask for your opinion," Claire cut in, her voice sharper than she intended.The driver nodded stiffly and changed lanes, speeding toward the high-end, private club where Adrian had vanished.Claire’s pulse pounded as she gripped her phone.No messages.No calls.Adrian was keeping her in the dark.And she was about to change that.The ClubThe moment Claire stepped inside the dimly lit lounge, she knew she didn’t belong.Not in the way the men in expensive suits smirked at her.Not in the way the women, draped in silk and diamonds, lo
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A Line in the SandThe tension in the penthouse was suffocating.Claire sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the city lights outside the massive window, her fingers curled into the silky fabric of her robe. Adrian’s words from earlier still echoed in her mind."Losing you isn’t an option."She wasn’t sure how to process it.Adrian Blackwood was a man who wielded power like a weapon, who controlled his world with ruthless precision. But tonight, just for a moment, she had seen something else—something unguarded.Something real.A knock at the bedroom door snapped her out of her thoughts. She turned just as Adrian stepped inside.His presence filled the room, dark and commanding."You should get some sleep," he said, his voice quieter than usual.She studied him. The sharp angles of his face, the tension in his shoulders. He was just as unsettled as she was."Is that an order?" she asked.His lips twitched slightly. "Would you listen if it was?"She huffed a quiet laugh. "Not a chanc
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 104
Lines That Shouldn’t Be CrossedClaire stood in front of Adrian, her pulse thrumming in her ears.His dark eyes pinned her in place, the weight of his gaze heavy with suspicion. He knew something was wrong. He could sense the shift in her."You went to see him, didn’t you?" Adrian’s voice was low, controlled, but there was a lethal edge beneath it.Claire lifted her chin. "Yes."His hands clenched into fists at his sides. "Why?"She hesitated. She had spent years learning to hide her emotions, to keep her mask in place. But Adrian—he had a way of stripping away every layer of her defenses."Because Liam has information we can’t ignore," she said finally.Adrian’s lips pressed into a thin line. "And you thought it was a good idea to meet him alone?"Claire exhaled sharply. "I can handle myself, Adrian. I don’t need you watching my every move."He took a slow, deliberate step forward. "When you make reckless decisions that could get you killed? Yes, you do."Her breath hitched. He was t
