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Author: Sharon Smallwood
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Zane sat alone on the edge of the master bed, his eyes fixed on the glow of the bedside lamp. The shadows danced on the walls as his thoughts went back to Axel. Every time he tried to bury the past, every time he tried to forget, the memory of Axel attacking Cana while he was at the diner was still fresh in his mind; well, at least, that was what he believed from Cana. That moment had made his hatred wor and cemented his plan to destroy Axel piece by piece.

But patience was key. The shares he secretly held were more than just a financial asset; they were leverage. Selling them now would give him the funds he needed to launch his next move without exposing himself. Axel had no idea who the real shareholder was, and Zane intended to keep it that way.

A sharp knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

“Come in,” Zane called out, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside.

Mart stepped in, his face a mix of weariness and curiosity. He had been running errands for Zane all day and had th
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