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The Ghost from the PastClaire’s world tilted as she stared at the man standing before her.Damon Calloway.A name she hadn’t heard in years.A name she had hoped never to hear again.He looked the same, yet different—older, sharper, more dangerous. His smirk was calculated, his eyes holding a glint of amusement like he had been waiting for this moment.Adrian shifted beside her, his body taut with restrained violence.“Who the hell is this?” he demanded.Damon’s smirk widened. “Ah, Blackwood. I was wondering when we’d officially meet.”Claire’s pulse hammered.This wasn’t happening. This couldn’t be happening.But it was.And Damon?Damon looked entertained.Memories of a NightmareClaire’s throat tightened, the past slamming into her like a tidal wave.Damon Calloway had been untouchable once.The golden boy of high society. He came from money, power, and legacy.But beneath the charm, beneath the tailored suits and easy smiles, he was something else entirely.A liar. A manipulator.
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Unraveling the PastThe Aftermath of Damon’s ReturnClaire sat in the dimly lit penthouse, her fingers curled around the edge of a whiskey glass she hadn’t even taken a sip from. Her thoughts spiraled, tangled between the past and the present.Damon Calloway.The name alone sent a shiver down her spine.Three years ago, he was one of the first people to betray her, though she hadn’t realized it until it was too late. Back then, he had been a charming manipulator, someone she had considered a friend—someone she had trusted.And now?Now, he was back. Watching her. Smirking. Acting as if he hadn’t helped destroy her life.Across the room, Adrian stood near the floor-to-ceiling windows, his back rigid, his posture one of pure, barely restrained fury. The only sound in the room was the soft clink of ice in his glass as he downed his drink in one go.Claire knew that look.It was the look of a man planning destruction.She exhaled slowly. “You’re going after him.”Adrian didn’t turn around
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The Blackwood GalaThe Stage Is SetThe ballroom of Blackwood Tower was a masterpiece of opulence—gold chandeliers, crystal champagne glasses, and a string quartet playing a hauntingly beautiful melody. It was the kind of event that only the city’s elite could attend, a place where deals were made with a single glance and enemies hid behind charming smiles.Claire knew this world too well.And tonight, she wasn’t just here to play along.She was here to win.Standing beside Adrian at the top of the grand staircase, she exhaled slowly.From the outside, she was the perfect picture of a billionaire’s fiancée.But on the inside?She was a woman on the edge of vengeance.Adrian leaned in, his lips brushing her ear. “Ready to burn them all?”Claire smirked, keeping her gaze locked on the crowd. “Let’s start with one.”And just like that, they descended into the lion’s den.Damon’s EntranceThey had been at the gala for no more than thirty minutes before Damon Calloway made his entrance.He
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The Betrayers UnmaskedThe Fallout of the GalaThe ride back to Blackwood Tower was silent, but it wasn’t the comfortable kind. It was heavy, tense, electric—charged with the weight of what they had just uncovered.Damon Calloway and Ava Donovan.Working together.Claire gripped the phone in her hands, staring at the surveillance image that had turned her world sharper, deadlier.Ava was supposed to be living her perfect life with Liam, basking in the luxury she had stolen.So what the hell was she doing in Damon’s office?Adrian, sitting beside her in the backseat of the car, was as still as a predator waiting to strike. His fingers tapped idly against his thigh, the only indication that he was calculating his next move.“We need more,” Adrian said, voice even.Claire turned to him, narrowing her gaze. “We have enough. Damon and Ava are connected. That means they’re planning something.”Adrian exhaled slowly, turning his head toward her. “You’re thinking emotionally.”Her pulse spike
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The Beginning of Ava’s FallAva's Fear Takes RootAva stood frozen in the doorway, her perfectly manicured fingers tightening around the expensive clutch she carried.For the first time in her life, she looked afraid.Claire lived for it.She leaned casually against the grand piano in the corner, fingers trailing over the polished wood as she watched her once-stepsister struggle to form a coherent thought.“Nothing to say?” Claire mused, tilting her head. “That’s rare.”Ava’s lips parted, her voice coming out hoarse. “You—You’re not supposed to be here.”Claire’s smirk was razor-sharp. “Funny, I was going to say the same thing about you.”Ava took a shaky step back, but Claire pushed off the piano and closed the space between them.Ava had stolen everything from her—her fiancé, her freedom, her life.Now?It was Claire’s turn.Ava swallowed, trying to regain composure. “What do you want?”Claire smiled. “Oh, sweetheart, it’s not about what I want. It’s about what I already have.”Ava
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The Walls Close InAva’s DesperationAva Donovan had spent her life crafting perfection—the perfect image, the perfect fiancé, the perfect reputation.And now, in a matter of minutes, it was all crumbling.She stood in the middle of their penthouse, staring at Liam’s furious face, her pulse hammering in her chest.Her world had always revolved around control.But now?She was losing it.Liam stood across from her, holding the damning papers that laid bare her lies, her theft, her deception.“Liam,” she tried again, voice soft, sickly sweet, “this isn’t what it looks like.”Liam scoffed, throwing the papers onto the coffee table. “Then tell me what the hell it is, Ava. Because it looks like you’ve been bleeding me dry behind my back.”Ava’s mind raced.Think, Ava. Think.She took a step closer, forcing a trembling breath. “I did it for us,” she whispered, eyes wide, vulnerable. “For our future.”Liam’s jaw clenched. “Our future?” He laughed, but it was cold, empty. “Are you seriously s
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When Enemies AlignAva’s Desperation GrowsThe glass of whiskey in Ava’s hand trembled as she sat alone in her penthouse, her perfectly manicured nails gripping the crystal tumbler so tightly she thought it might shatter.Liam was gone.He had walked out, leaving her with nothing but a ruined reputation and the sinking realization that her fairy tale had turned into a nightmare.She had built everything she had on lies, manipulation, and deception—but she had never once considered the possibility that Liam would stop believing her.Claire had done this.That bitch had come back from the grave, crawled out of the prison Ava had so carefully orchestrated for her, and now she was ripping Ava’s world apart—piece by piece.Ava slammed the glass down on the table, her pulse roaring in her ears.She wasn’t going to let Claire win.Not now.Not ever.She grabbed her phone and dialled the only person left in this city who was more dangerous than Claire.Damon Calloway.It rang twice before he
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The First StrikeA New War BeginsClaire sat in Adrian’s penthouse, her fingers tightening around the edge of her phone.Even Blackwood can’t protect you forever.The message replayed in her mind over and over, a warning, a promise, a threat.She knew Ava was behind this.But she also knew Ava wasn’t working alone.Adrian took the phone from her hand, his sharp gaze scanning the message again. His jaw ticked, his fingers flexing around the device as if he were restraining himself from throwing it across the room.“They’re moving faster than I expected,” he muttered, his voice dangerously calm.Claire inhaled deeply, centering herself. “That means they’re desperate.”Adrian tilted his head, studying her. “Are you afraid?”Claire met his gaze, unwavering.“No,” she said smoothly. “But they should be.”Adrian’s lips curved slightly, approvingly.“Good,” he murmured. “Because the only way to win is to strike first.”Claire leaned forward, her voice low. “Then let’s make them regret ever c
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No Turning BackThe headlines spread like wildfire. Every major news outlet had picked up the scandal—Ava’s embezzlement, Liam’s crumbling empire, and the sudden shift of power in the business world.Claire scrolled through the articles, her heart pounding, her hands steady. She had been waiting for this moment.Liam Carter Faces Internal Revolt as Carter Enterprises Board Questions LeadershipAva Carter Accused of Embezzling Millions – Betrayal in the Carter Family?She set her phone down and exhaled."How does it feel?" Adrian’s voice came from behind her.She turned. He stood near the fireplace, arms crossed, watching her with sharp, unreadable eyes.Claire thought for a moment before responding."It feels... like justice."Adrian smirked, but there was something else in his expression—something she couldn’t quite decipher."Good," he murmured. "Because this is only the beginning."Claire’s stomach tightened. "There’s more?"Adrian stepped closer, his movements slow, deliberate. "L
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The Battle BeginsClaire stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of Adrian’s penthouse, the city stretching before her like a battlefield. The headlines were everywhere, flashing across news stations, social media, and financial forums.ADRIAN BLACKWOOD UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CORPORATE ESPIONAGEHer heart pounded as she turned away from the view. She had spent years planning her revenge, fighting for her freedom, but she hadn't anticipated that Liam would strike back this hard.Behind her, Adrian stood near the bar, pouring himself a glass of whiskey. His face was unreadable, but Claire had come to understand his silences. The tension in his shoulders, the way his fingers tightened around the glass—he was furious."We need a plan," Claire said, crossing her arms. "Liam isn’t going to stop unless we destroy him first."Adrian took a slow sip before setting the glass down. "Destroying Liam is the easy part," he murmured. "The problem is the government investigation. If we don’t handle i
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The Battle BeginsClaire had played her opening move, but this was far from over.The charity gala had set the stage for a war, and she knew Liam and Ava wouldn’t back down without a fight. If anything, she had just provoked them into retaliation.As she and Adrian walked out of the grand ballroom, the weight of what had just transpired settled over her. The media would be running headlines about her public defiance against Ava’s manipulation. The public opinion was shifting, and Claire was finally getting control over her own narrative.But there was still one problem.Liam and Ava wouldn’t sit back and watch her win.A Dangerous PropositionBack at Adrian’s penthouse, Claire paced near the windows, staring at the city skyline. Adrian leaned against the bar, pouring himself a glass of whiskey."You’re overthinking again," he noted, taking a slow sip.Claire shot him a glare. "And you’re too calm."Adrian smirked. "That’s because I don’t fear people like Liam and Ava. They’re predicta
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Turning the TablesClaire had spent years being painted as the villain, the traitor, the weak and foolish girl who had been used, discarded, and forgotten.But not this time.This time, she wasn’t going to let Ava or Liam control the narrative.As she stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of Adrian’s penthouse, overlooking the glittering city below, a fire burned inside her. It wasn’t just about revenge anymore. It was about reclaiming who she was.Behind her, Adrian lounged on the sleek black leather couch, watching her with a calculated expression."You’re thinking too much," he murmured, his voice laced with amusement.Claire turned to face him, arms crossed. "I’m thinking about our next move."Adrian smirked, swirling the whiskey in his glass. "Good. Because I have an idea."Claire narrowed her eyes. "Tell me."Adrian leaned forward, setting his drink aside. "Ava just made herself the martyr. The concerned ‘sister’ looking out for you, subtly making it seem like you’re be
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A Firestorm UnleashedThe walls were closing in on Liam Carter.By the time afternoon arrived, every major news outlet had latched onto the scandal surrounding Carter Enterprises. Reports flooded financial networks, online forums, and social media, dissecting the fraudulent dealings, the bribery, the offshore accounts—all of it.Claire scrolled through the endless stream of articles on her phone, her pulse racing with anticipation."Liam’s losing control," Adrian murmured beside her, his eyes fixed on his laptop screen. "His board is already holding an emergency meeting."Claire looked up at him. "Will they cut him loose?"Adrian smirked, a slow, dark expression that sent a shiver down her spine. "Not yet. But they’re scared. That’s all we need for now."Daniel, standing near the window, checked his phone. "Liam’s been making desperate calls all morning. He’s trying to keep the investors from pulling out."Claire set her phone down. "And Ava?"Daniel’s expression darkened. "Silent. Bu
