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REVENGE AND RAVISH Chapter 9
Isabella entered Xander's office, her heels clicking on the smooth marble floor as the early sun streamed through the towering windows. She had been used to the power emanating from every nook and cranny of his world—the luxury, the whispered transactions, the quiet but obvious tension in every place they shared. Today, however, felt different.Xander stood beside his desk, gazing out at the city skyline with his back to her. He appeared to be in a deep state of meditation or even preparing for an impending conflict because of his stiff posture and clinched hands behind him."You desired for me to be here?" Isabella questioned, her voice firm despite the buzz of nervousness beneath it."I have a meeting today," Xander replied in a stern, low voice without turning around. I want you to be there.Isabella had long since ceased anticipating those, so it wasn't a request. She raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. "Another business transaction?"Xander turned to her at last and replied,
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Isabella perched on the side of the bed, the kiss still fresh on her lips causing her thoughts to spin. She was shook by Xander's touch and his passion. A business arrangement was no longer at issue. It had evolved into something more sinister and intricate than she could have ever imagined.However, Xander continued to conceal something. And she needed to know exactly what she was up against if she was going to make it in his world.Determined to learn more, she took out her phone. She had been used to figuring out Xander's business transactions during the previous two weeks, but it was time to go deeper—into his background and personal life.Her investigation sent her down a rabbit hole of sounds and rumours, tales about Xander Blackwood that were rarely shared out loud but were circulating in the business community. She came upon stories detailing his quick ascent to prominence and the mergers and acquisitions that had turned him into a notorious figure in the field. However, there
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Isabella woke up the following morning to Xander's voice, a harsh, frantic whisper coming from his office. Without making any noise, she padded down the hall and stopped right in front of the door. He spoke in a clipped, abrasive, and irate tone."You mean the deal isn't working out?" Xander snarled. "In the following hour, I would like to call the board. Make it right. Right now.Isabella felt a heavy heart. Something significant was going on here; this was not your average business setback. After considering whether or not to interrupt, she paused for a second before the door opened and Xander's icy gaze locked with hers.In an attempt to calm the anxiety she could see building in him, she murmured softly, "I didn't mean to eavesdrop."Although Xander's jaw tensed, he gave a small nod and motioned for her to follow him inside the office. His normally polished veneer crumbled under the strain of whatever crisis was brewing, and he appeared more worried than she had ever seen him.Xan
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From the window of his office, Xander saw the city lights sparkle against the night sky. Usually, their constant light calmed him, reminding him of the world beyond his unrelenting one that never changed. But there was no solace in their shimmer tonight. He was thinking about other things, the storm brewing in his present and the ghosts of his past.Silently, Isabella entered and saw the stiff posture of his shoulders. She had been with him all day, assisting him in addressing a problem that jeopardised all he had worked so hard to create. However, she felt that there was more—a weight that he bore alone, hidden deep."Xander?" she said quietly as she moved up to stand next to him. "You’ve been here a while."He didn't look around. His image in the glass was motionless, a man of authority, but she could see a glimmer of weakness underneath. He said, "It's nothing," but his voice seemed unconvinced.She moved in closer and put a soft hand on his arm. It's not insignificant. You can spe
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Isabella felt the weight of the darkness as she made her way to the docks. Although she could hear the waves gently crashing against the pier, the raging tempest of emotions inside of her was not much quieted. A part of her felt she couldn't go back now, even though she didn't know who had called or what secrets they could have. She had come here determined to find the truth that had been haunting her since Vivian's dire warning.Slowly, a figure stepped out of the darkness. When a familiar face emerged into the faint light, Isabella froze, her heart pounding."Marcus?" Struggling to make sense of the man she knew and the anonymous figure in front of her, she mumbled. "What are you doing here, exactly? Why get in touch with me in this manner?Marcus's face flashed with shame as his gaze shifted to the ground and then back to her. In a subtle sign of peace, he lifted his hands a little, but it only made her feel more exposed.With a low, anxious voice, he murmured, "Isabella, I never w
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Sunlight poured into the penthouse the following morning, creating lengthy shadows throughout the space. Despite the day's apparent tranquilly, Isabella's thoughts were anything but. The majority of the night had been spent in bed, her mind racing with Marcus's disclosure. The stakes were higher than ever, and Xander's life was at stake. She was aware that she needed to be cautious. The individuals behind this entire perverse plan would strike with just one mistake, and when they did, everything would come crashing down.While enjoying his coffee and browsing through his tablet's emails, Xander sat at the kitchen table. He was reading the most recent reports from his company with a strained expression and pinched brows. Isabella could feel the world's weight bearing down on him, and she was saddened that he was unaware of the danger he was in."Is there anything new?" As she approached him to join him, she enquired in an attempt to be informal.He sighed and put the tablet down, murmu
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The silence was short-lived.It began modestly. A odd gaze, a missed call, and a long quiet. However, these minor details were red flags to Xander, who had based his entire existence on accuracy and control. There was something wrong, and it tore at him like a whisper that he couldn't ignore.Isabella sensed the change in him as well. He was less trustworthy and less forthcoming. Every look was burdened with mistrust, and every conversation seemed heavy. Brick by brick, the walls she had fought so hard to tear down were being gradually rebuilt.And she was solely to blame.Xander's expression was tense when he departed early for work the following morning. Isabella could feel the space between them widening, but he remained silent as he picked up his keys and made his way to the door. She wanted to tell him everything, including the conspiracy to ruin him and Marcus, but she was unable to do so. Not quite yet.She instead concentrated on the current task: locating the proof required t
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For Isabella, who had hardly slept, morning came too fast. She couldn't stop thinking about her talk with Xander, particularly his statement, "I don't know if I can trust you anymore." It felt like a lifelong pain to hear those words.She was aware that she had to act quickly. Xander was losing time, and so was time. She ran the risk of losing everything if she didn't take immediate action, including her marriage and her intentions to keep him safe.With desperation in his voice, Marcus contacted her early. "We've got it," he declared right away. "The communication was made. I have the papers—correspondence, bank records. All of this links Vivian and her partners to the plot. For months, they had been scheming to cause Xander to experience a significant financial catastrophe.Isabella's heart was pounding. "Is it evidence that she is responsible for everything?"Marcus affirmed that it was "stable enough to go public." However, we must make sure it is handled with caution. They might
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It was a quiet morning in the Mexican mansion. Natural sounds filled the air, including the distant crash of ocean waves, the whisper of the wind, and the rustle of leaves. But there was a distinct silence in the villa. This kind of peace had been achieved over many years of hardship, loss, and uncertainty. They had come a long way, and when the Blackwoods gathered around the table that morning, there was an unspoken agreement that they had finally found their real home.Xander stood at the window and looked out over the horizon. After the frenetic past few years, this quiet period felt like a dream. They were no longer defined by their history; rather, it was an integral part of who they were and not a thing they had to hide from. They were complete and a family, not only survivors.Sofia, who had become strong and confident, sat at the table with Liam and Elena. Even though they were fully grown adults, their kinship remained unbroken. Despite being in her early thirties, Elena main
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The air in the narrow hallway grew cooler as they moved farther into the warehouse's gloomy areas. Xander's heart pounded, each step feeling heavier than the last. As if the walls themselves were closing in on them, they were forced more into a chasm of uncertainty. Sofia, whose sneakers were hardly audible over the cold concrete, held Mateo's hand and followed him carefully.Glancing over his shoulder, Xander whispered, "Stay close." Sofia gave a small nod, but her eyes were wide with terror and her face was white.They walked carefully down the hallway, their breath visible in the cold, stale air. The only sounds were the soft shuffle of their boots and the creaking of the building that had been empty for years. As they reached the end of the hallway, Xander paused, his senses sharply alert.In front of them was a massive metal door unlike anything they had ever seen. Its surface was perfect, and it had been well maintained for its age. The area appeared eerie as a faint red light f
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Even after the man vanished into the darkness, the gravity of the moment persisted. The candles' wavering light created long, unsettling shadows around Xander, Sofia, and Mateo as they stood together. As though anticipating their next action, the outside world appeared to hold its breath.Xander inhaled deeply as he attempted to calm the raging thoughts in his head. They couldn't ignore the option the man had given them. He had forewarned them of the perils that awaited them and the impending revelation of the past's shadows. More than that, though, he had sowed the seeds of suspicion regarding his father's actual involvement in this whole situation. Alexander Blackwood's legacy was not at all what Xander had thought."Will we actually do this?" The silence was broken by Sofia's voice as she stared at Xander with a mix of fear and resolve. We have no idea who that individual is or what his true desires are. However, what he mentioned seems genuine.Xander's face was unreadable as he t
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The stranger was standing in front of Xander, and the quiet of his presence was unnerving. His words lingered heavily in the air, providing cryptic hints to a truth they weren't yet prepared to comprehend, while the shadows played around him, masking his features. Sensing the tension in the room, Sofia had moved closer now, her hand tightening around Mateo, who had been abnormally quiet.Xander's gaze remained fixed on the person in front of him. His thoughts were racing as he considered his options. Trust was brittle, and how could he afford to trust someone who showed up out of the blue with only a vague warning in a world where enemies may be hiding around every corner? Nevertheless, there was something about the man's demeanour and presence that suggested he was aware of their predicament, knowledge that Xander was not yet aware of."What brings you here?" Even though he was feeling uneasy, Xander's voice remained calm. "Are you aware of the storm you keep talking about?"The figu
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Everyone appeared to feel the weight of the anxiety that pervaded the air. Even after searching every inch of the house and identifying every potential escape route, the uneasiness persisted. Sofia sat at the dining table, her eyes darting nervously to every shadow in the room as though it were concealing an adversary. Xander's mind was racing with ideas as he stood by the window, staring into the night, but none made sense. How is it possible for someone to be both close and distant?Once a haven, the house now felt like a trap. Mateo, who had previously made them laugh and brightened their days, appeared to notice the shift as well. His naive happiness had faded, and he held on to his mother tightly, his tiny hands clutching her like a lifeline. They were forced to work together to negotiate the uncertain maze that had become the outside world.Xander thought about the note again. Never put your trust in anyone. The storm is approaching. Certainly that was a warning. But for whom wa
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Xander was struck with a sudden and overwhelming realisation. The person behind this complex plan wasn't just interested in gaining wealth, influence, or power. No, their objective was much more intimate. He couldn't stop hearing the cryptic words of the operative: "The real target is someone much closer to you." However, who? Who in their family would deserve this kind of attention? Without proof, he couldn't let his thoughts go too far, but the dread in the pit of his stomach wouldn't go away.Standing in the corridor, Sofia gave Xander a worried glance. She drew nearer to him as her protective instincts took over. "What are you not telling me, Dad?" Even though she talked calmly, there were a thousand unanswered questions in her voice.Xander looked over at her. "Sofia, it's not just about Mateo anymore. I believe... I believe they are pursuing a trusted member of our family. Someone who is already in close proximity.Sofia's eyes widened as she realised what had happened. "You bel
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There was a noticeable sense of anxiety in the air as the days passed. Xander's thoughts were constantly focused on the imminent danger, even though he could always see the familiar scenery of their family home outside the window. The globe seemed to have been holding its breath, anticipating an event. A deep, gnawing pain that would not go away was palpable in the pit of his stomach. There was an impending event. However, what?Their private investigator had found some unsettling material, and the security procedures were in full effect. No one had expected the criminal network that had been preying on privileged families to be so well-organised. They knew when families were at risk because they had a network of informants. Mateo was obviously their primary target, and the danger had increased. However, Xander couldn't get rid of the suspicion that something more significant than a straightforward kidnapping plot was involved.For her part, Sofia had become more reserved. The ongoing
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Xander had never imagined that the days would go by with such effortless calm. Even while it wasn't flawless, every new moment made the burden of the past less heavy. Even if the wounds of betrayal still existed, Alexander had found a place in the family, and there was something inherently therapeutic about the way they were all learning to coexist, side by side. It seemed as though they were writing a new chapter in their lives through the process of reconciliation—one in which forgiving was difficult but always possible.Although Sofia and Alexander's relationship was still in its infancy, it was now evident that she was progressing. Enquiring about her father's early years, their family's past, and even her own prospects, she had spent more time with him in the garden. In addition to reluctance, there was curiosity—a wish to comprehend, to peel back the layers of suffering and loss that had characterised their shared history. There were glimmers of the father-daughter relationship
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After Alexander arrived in Mexico, the days were filled with laughter and the soft glow of recovery. Their family showed Alexander more love than Xander and Isabella could have ever dreamed. The decades-old father-son division seemed to be mending with every second that passed. The process of reconciliation was far from complete, though. They left behind invisible scars that were deeply embedded in the fabric of their relationship.Xander found himself wondering if things would ever be the same again again. Would they ever be able to move past the years of betrayal and abandonment? Or was there too much damage, too much ingrained in their history, to reverse?As the sun went down one night, Xander and Alexander stood on the porch and looked at the sky's bright colours. The air smelt like jasmine in bloom, and sounds of the night began to appear, like crickets chirping and leaves moving in the wind.It was Xander who broke the silence first. He grumbled, "I don't know if we can ever ma
