The Price Of Trust

Clara's POV

The abandoned subway station's emergency lights cast shadows across Nathan's sharp features as he pulled me behind a pillar. Even disheveled, he emanated power and control. His touch on my waist was possessive, sending unwanted shivers down my spine.

"Enough running," he said, his voice carrying that dangerous edge that had made him Manhattan's most feared businessman. "This ends now."

Before I could protest, he pulled out his phone. Within seconds, his security team's voices crackled through the station's overhead speakers.

"Sector clear, Mr. Chen. Alexander Reid's men have been... neutralized."

Jessica's outraged scream echoed through the station. "You can't do this! Do you know who we work for?"

Nathan's laugh was cold enough to freeze blood. "I know exactly who you work for. The question is, does Alexander know who he's dealing with?"

I watched in awe as Nathan Chen's true power unfurled. With a few calls, he had the entire station locked down. His men emerged from eve