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A Ghost Among Shadows
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2024-12-03 11:35:08
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Natalie sat in her lavish penthouse, the city lights painting the room in a golden glow. The champagne glass in her hand trembled as she stared out at the sprawling skyline, her reflection a distorted image in the floor-to-ceiling windows. It had been months since Daisy’s death—months since she thought her path to Louis’s heart would finally be clear.But it wasn’t.She clenched her jaw as bitterness washed over her. Nothing had gone the way she planned. Louis barely looked at her, let alone offered her any affection. He was like a statue, cold and unmoving, consumed by his own demons.Even the business appearances she had pushed him into were no longer happening. Louis had retreated into his shell, leaving her to fend off rumors and whispers alone. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.Her phone buzzed, snapping her out of her thoughts. The name “Cain” flashed on the screen, and her blood ran cold. She hesitated, her finger hovering over the decline button, but another buzz followed
Last Updated : 2024-12-03Reborn: I want my billionaire back The Masked Revelation
The grand ballroom was a symphony of opulence and intrigue, a haven for the elite and the powerful. Crystal chandeliers illuminated the marble floors, their light refracting into a dazzling array of colors that danced on the walls. The air was thick with murmurs of conversation, clinking glasses, and the quiet hum of an orchestra playing in the background.She stepped into the room, her figure draped in a flowing black gown that hugged her in all the right places, giving her an air of understated elegance. A delicate mask, black and silver, concealed most of her face, though the burns that marred the edges of her neck and shoulders peeked out from the fabric of her dress. She felt the stares—curious, judgmental, predatory—but ignored them.She wasn’t here for their approval. She was here because the Sovereign commanded it.Her arrival didn’t go unnoticed. Whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire. Who was she? Why was she here? But no one dared approach her, not when she was esc
Last Updated : 2024-12-04Reborn: I want my billionaire back Forty Six
The air in Louis’s office was stifling, heavy with unspoken tension. His team shuffled nervously around him, presenting reports he didn’t bother to read. His mind was elsewhere—back at the gala, where the masked woman’s presence had ignited a fire in him he couldn’t extinguish.“Sir?” One of his men cautiously stepped forward. “We’ve gone through all the footage, but we couldn’t identify her. Whoever she is, she knew how to stay under the radar.”Louis leaned back in his chair, his face shadowed by the dim light. “Keep looking. Someone like her doesn’t just appear without leaving a trail. I want every resource focused on this. No excuses.”As the team scrambled to leave, his phone buzzed on the desk. It was Liam. Louis hesitated before answering.“Speak.”“You’re not the only one asking questions about her.” Liam’s voice was sharp. “Ezekiel’s men are all over the city, digging for answers. Whatever you think you saw, Louis, it’s not possible. Daisy is gone.”The name hit him like a bl
Last Updated : 2024-12-04Reborn: I want my billionaire back Forty Seven
The metallic tang of blood still lingered in the air, mixing with the faint scent of bleach as the henchmen worked tirelessly to clean the mess. Their movements were efficient, almost mechanical, but no amount of effort could erase the faint crimson stains that seeped into the cracks of the old floor.Standing in the shadows, she observed them, her posture unyielding, her presence commanding. The dim light from the overhead lamp caught the faint scars peeking out from beneath the edges of her gloves, but the mask concealed the rest. Silent and still, she watched the process with an eerie detachment.The Sovereign had trained her well.She made no move, no sound, as the last of the blood was scrubbed away. Her eyes—hidden but intense—surveyed the room, ensuring every detail was accounted for. There was no hesitation, no flinch, no humanity left in her cold, calculating movements.The faint sound of polished shoes echoed through the corridor, growing louder with each step. It was a conf
Last Updated : 2024-12-05Reborn: I want my billionaire back Forty Eight
The glass of whiskey in Louis’s hand trembled as he brought it to his lips, but not from the cold. The room around him was dimly lit, the weight of his choices pressing heavily on his chest. The memories of Daisy plagued him relentlessly—her laughter, her warm embrace, the fire in her eyes when she challenged him. They were like ghosts, haunting every corner of his mind.He closed his eyes, tipping his head back as the bitter liquid burned down his throat. It didn’t help. Nothing did.In the weeks since her death, he had spiraled into a darkness he could neither escape nor control. At first, it was guilt—crushing, suffocating guilt for everything he had done. His alliance with Natalie, his blind eye to her schemes, his failure to protect Daisy. He had been her safe haven, and he’d let her down.Now, the guilt had evolved into something darker: anger. Anger at himself, at the world, at the futility of it all. What was the point of loyalty, of love, if it only ended in ashes?He had mad
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Reborn: I want my billionaire back Forty Nine
The news spread like wildfire. Louis Grant, once the unshakable moral center of his business empire, had officially aligned himself with Natalie and assumed control of her notorious network. The headlines were relentless, painting a grim picture of a man consumed by darkness.In the Croft family home, Liam stared at his phone in disbelief. His grip tightened until the device threatened to crack under the pressure. “This has to be fake,” he muttered, pacing back and forth. His eyes were bloodshot, his hair disheveled.Dandelion, seated quietly in the corner, looked up from her laptop, her expression grim. “It’s not fake, Liam. It’s everywhere. Videos, pictures, statements... He’s... he’s really doing this.”“He wouldn’t,” Liam snapped, his voice louder than he intended. He stopped pacing and turned to her, desperation etched into his face. “This isn’t him, Dandelion. It can’t be him!”Dandelion’s gaze softened, but her voice was steady. “I don’t know who he is anymore.”Meanwhile, in a
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The air was thick with tension in the grand chamber of the Sovereign’s estate. The figure sat at the head of the polished obsidian table, her features obscured by shadows cast by the flickering light of a chandelier above. Before her lay a series of intelligence reports, each page meticulously annotated and organized to reveal the recent collapse of Louis Grant’s trafficking ring. The Sovereign’s operatives worked with precision, dismantling a network that had taken years to build in a matter of weeks. Now, the criminal underworld buzzed with fear and speculation, unsure of who would be next.She leaned back in her chair, her gloved fingers tapping rhythmically on the table's surface. A faint smirk tugged at her lips, though it never reached her cold, calculating eyes. The room was silent except for the rustle of paper and the distant ticking of a clock. Around her, a cadre of operatives waited, poised for orders, their faces stoic and their movements precise."Prepare the next phase,
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Reborn: I want my billionaire back Fifty One
Louis sat at the head of the table in a dimly lit room, surrounded by his lieutenants. The air was thick with tension, the only sounds being the faint hum of the air conditioning and the rhythmic tapping of his fingers on the polished oak surface. He had always thrived in chaos, but now he felt like a man drowning in shadows. The cryptic note had unraveled his composure, and though he hid it well, the cracks were beginning to show."Sir, our networks are bleeding out. We need a solution—now," one of his men said, his voice laced with urgency.Louis’s gaze snapped to the man, his eyes sharp and cold. "I don’t need you to state the obvious," he said icily. "Focus on the shipment tonight. It’s critical we regain our footing."The meeting dissolved into logistical chatter, but Louis’s mind was elsewhere. The note haunted him: “Did you think betrayal would go unpunished?” His gut told him it was her. Daisy. But the idea was impossible—wasn’t it?On the other side of the city, Ezekiel leane
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Daisy sat cross-legged on the floor of the abandoned workshop Ezekiel had claimed as their occasional meeting spot. The scent of sawdust and faint traces of oil hung in the air, and the cracked windows let in just enough light to give the space an otherworldly glow.Across from her, Ezekiel was crouched over a blueprint spread out on a makeshift table, his brows furrowed in concentration. A faint smudge of ink streaked across his cheek, and Daisy couldn’t help but let her gaze linger.“You’re staring,” Ezekiel said without looking up, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.Daisy’s cheeks flushed. “No, I’m not.”He glanced at her then, his hazel eyes dancing with amusement. “You’re a terrible liar.”She rolled her eyes, but there was no bite in her response. “Focus on your work.”“I would if someone wasn’t distracting me,” he teased, sitting back on his heels.Daisy huffed, but the warmth spreading in her chest betrayed her irritation. Moments like this—quiet, unguarded—they were b
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The room was quiet except for the rhythmic flicker of the lantern hanging from the low ceiling. Its dim light cast warm, dancing shadows over the walls, illuminating the worn furniture and the faint outlines of two figures. Daisy sat in her usual corner, her knees pulled to her chest, her face half-hidden beneath the curtain of her hair. Ezekiel was nearby, his posture relaxed as he leaned against the wall, his gaze fixed on the small cloth bag sitting between them.“You didn’t eat much last time,” Ezekiel said, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, unassuming, but there was a trace of concern in his tone. “I figured I’d bring these along.”Daisy glanced at the bag, her expression neutral. But the faintest flicker of curiosity crossed her face when she caught the familiar scent of freshly baked pastries.“Your favorite,” Ezekiel added, nudging the bag closer to her.Her lips twitched into a fleeting smile she quickly suppressed. She hadn’t mentioned her preferences in years—hadn’t
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Natalie watched Louis from across the room, her eyes narrowed as he sat slouched in his chair, nursing a glass of whiskey. His injuries had mostly healed, but the emotional wounds he carried were far from mended. He barely acknowledged her presence, his thoughts clearly elsewhere.She smiled faintly, masking the bitterness that twisted in her chest. Tonight would be the night she secured her future.“Louis,” she called softly, stepping closer. Her voice was soothing, almost maternal. “You’ve been drinking too much again.”“I’m fine,” he muttered, swirling the amber liquid in his glass.“No, you’re not,” she said firmly, taking the glass from his hand. “Come sit with me.”He didn’t resist as she guided him to the couch. She handed him another drink, this one carefully prepared.As he drank, Natalie sat beside him, her hand resting lightly on his arm. “I’ve been worried about you,” she said, her tone sweet and laced with concern.Louis blinked slowly, his vision beginning to blur. “I’m
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Natalie stared out the window of her lavishly decorated parlor, her fingers curled tightly around the stem of her wine glass. The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow across the room, but it did little to brighten the storm brewing inside her.The whispers had reached her ears—whispers that shouldn’t exist, whispers that sent her carefully constructed world teetering on the edge of chaos. Daisy. Alive.The name burned in her mind like a brand, fueling a mixture of fear, anger, and something dangerously close to envy. Louis hadn’t been the same since his return from the Sovereign’s clutches. He was distant, restless, his eyes constantly clouded with thought. Natalie knew where his mind wandered, even if he didn’t dare speak it aloud. It wasn’t hard to guess.Daisy.She swirled her wine absently, her mind working through the implications. If Daisy truly was alive, everything Natalie had worked for could come crumbling down. Louis had been hers for years now, tethered by duty and conven
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Louis stumbled through the shadowed streets, clutching his bruised ribs as he gasped for air. The Sovereign’s men had made it clear that his escape wouldn’t come easy. Blood seeped through his torn shirt, each step sending sharp jolts of pain through his battered body. But he didn’t care. There was only one place he could go, only one person who might help him make sense of what had just happened: Ezekiel.When he finally arrived at Ezekiel’s residence, he nearly collapsed at the gate. Summoning the last shred of his strength, Louis banged on the door, his bloodied knuckles leaving red smears on the polished wood.The door swung open, and Louis looked up, expecting Ezekiel’s stern gaze. Instead, he was met with the wide-eyed stares of Liam and Dandelion.“Louis?” Dandelion’s voice was sharp with disbelief.“What the hell are you doing here?” Liam demanded, his expression a mixture of anger and concern.Louis staggered inside without waiting for an invitation, collapsing onto a nearby
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The room was oppressive, suffused with a damp chill that clung to Daisy’s skin. Her wrists were shackled above her head, the iron cuffs biting into her flesh. She stood in the center of the punishment chamber, her cloak discarded, her back bare to the cold air. The Sovereign’s heavy footsteps echoed ominously, each step a grim promise of what was to come.“You failed me, Phantom.” His voice was devoid of warmth, each word cutting like a blade. “You, my most trusted. My most loyal.”Daisy remained silent, her chin lifted defiantly despite the weight of the accusations. She had made her choice, and she would endure the consequences.The Sovereign circled her slowly, his presence looming. “Did you think I wouldn’t notice? That I wouldn’t see the hesitation, the weakness? You let him escape.” His voice dropped, chillingly calm. “You, of all people, betrayed me.”She stiffened but didn’t speak. What could she say? He was right. She had faltered when she saw Louis, the memories of their pas
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The room reeked of damp cement and rusted metal, its oppressive silence broken only by the faint drip of water from a leaking pipe. Shadows flickered against the walls, cast by a single bulb hanging precariously from the ceiling. Louis sat hunched in a steel chair, his wrists bound tightly by chains that dug into his skin. Dried blood crusted on his cheek from a deep gash, a testament to the rough treatment he’d endured, yet his eyes still burned with defiance.He wasn’t afraid of them. At least, that’s what he told himself. But deep down, beneath his stoic facade, there was a small, gnawing fear—not for himself, but for those he had failed.The heavy door groaned open, its sound reverberating through the room like a warning. Louis lifted his head, squinting through the haze of pain and dim light. The rhythmic clink of boots filled the silence, deliberate and unhurried.She entered the room with a calculated grace, her black cloak billowing slightly as she moved. A sleek mask covered
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Daisy sat at the edge of a deserted rooftop, her legs dangling over the ledge as the neon-lit city sprawled below her. The air was thick with the hum of distant traffic, broken only by the occasional siren. She exhaled, her breath forming a mist in the cool night air. The trail she had left behind was deliberate—a breadcrumb she knew he couldn’t resist.He would come. He always did.But why? Why was she doing this? Each time, she told herself it would be the last. Yet here she was, waiting, her heart warring between anticipation and dread. She hated this pull he had over her, hated how his presence stirred something deep within her that she thought she’d buried forever.The faint sound of footsteps reached her ears, steady and purposeful. She didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. She closed her eyes briefly, steeling herself.“You’re getting sloppy,” Ezekiel said, his voice low and tinged with worry.She smirked, though it didn’t reach her eyes. “Or maybe I’m just testing you
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The tension between them had always been an undercurrent, simmering beneath the surface, threatening to boil over. But lately, it had become impossible to ignore. Daisy sat at the edge of the Sovereign's grand meeting hall, her eyes scanning the room as the powerful figures debated alliances and power plays. She could feel his gaze on her—intense, unwavering, and maddeningly familiar.Ezekiel was there, standing among the few who had been granted access as external advisors. His focus was razor-sharp, but Daisy could tell it wasn’t on the room's politics or the Sovereign’s plans. It was on her. Always her.After the meeting concluded, Daisy made her way through the winding halls of the Sovereign’s estate. Her steps were deliberate, echoing against the cold marble floor. She didn’t want to acknowledge his presence trailing her, but she knew he was there. He always found a way to close the distance, and today was no different.“Do you think you can avoid me forever?” Ezekiel’s voice cut
