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Chapter Thirty-Four
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“Odette, you’ve been working nonstop, barely eating, barely sleeping. If I don’t intervene, I’m genuinely afraid you’ll combust,” Amerie declared, hands planted firmly on her hips as she blocked Odette’s path to the bedroom.“I’m fine, Amerie,” Odette muttered, brushing past her to grab a throw blanket off the couch. “I just need some quiet time.”“No, what you need is to live a little,” Amerie countered, snatching the blanket from her hands. “And by living, I mean partying. Loud music, dancing, and maybe even a few cocktails. I already picked out an outfit for you.”Odette turned to glare at her friend. “You’ve got to be kidding me. Do you know what kind of week I’ve had?”“Exactly why this is non-negotiable,” Amerie shot back. “You’ve been on edge since Anton started acting like some brooding secret agent, and don’t get me started on those creepy threats. If you stay cooped up in this apartment, you’ll go insane.”Odette sighed, rubbing her temples. She hated to admit it, but Amerie
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Odette’s heart slammed against her ribcage as her eyes met the man standing in the doorway. He was tall, with sharp features and an unnerving calmness in his demeanor. His cold, calculating stare made her throat tighten. “Recognize me?” he asked, his lips curling into a cruel smile. She swallowed hard, trying to place him. There was something familiar about his piercing gaze, but she couldn’t put her finger on it. “Should I?” she shot back, masking her fear with defiance. The man chuckled, stepping closer. “I suppose you wouldn’t. Your father and I did most of our dealings behind closed doors.” Her stomach dropped. “My father?” He crouched in front of her, his smirk widening. “Yes, dear Odette. I was quite the… business associate of Charles Falcone. Until he crossed the wrong people, of course.” The blood drained from her face as the pieces began to fall into place. This man wasn’t just another player in the game. He was connected to her father’s downfall—and, by exten
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The ride back to Anton’s penthouse was suffocatingly silent. Odette sat curled in the passenger seat, her knees drawn to her chest as the events of the night replayed in her mind. She could still feel the rough ropes on her wrists, hear Sergei’s sinister voice, and smell the metallic tang of blood in the air. Anton glanced at her periodically, his grip on the steering wheel tight, knuckles white. He wanted to speak, to offer comfort, but he didn’t know where to start. The rage that had fueled him during the rescue was now replaced with a gnawing guilt. He had failed to protect her. When they arrived, Damien was already there, barking orders at the security team. He nodded grimly at Anton, who helped Odette out of the car, his hand lingering on her back as if afraid to let go. Inside, the penthouse was eerily quiet. Amerie sat on the couch, her face pale and tear-streaked. The moment she saw Odette, she bolted up, pulling her into a fierce hug. “I was so scared,” Amerie sobbe
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The night stretched endlessly, the stillness of the lake interrupted only by the faint rustle of leaves and the occasional chirp of crickets. Odette leaned into the warmth of Anton’s jacket draped around her shoulders, its faint scent grounding her in the moment. The dock creaked softly beneath their weight as they sat side by side, legs dangling above the water. For the first time in years, the silence between them wasn’t heavy or strained. It was easy, almost comforting. Odette hadn’t realized how much she’d missed sharing moments like this with someone who truly knew her—or at least had once. “This place reminds me of the summers we spent at my family’s estate,” Anton murmured, breaking the silence. His voice was soft, thoughtful. “Remember the tire swing by the pond? You always dared me to jump, and every time I’d miss the water and end up covered in mud.” Odette laughed, a sound so genuine it startled even her. “You were hopeless at aiming. But you never stopped trying.”
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The quiet serenity of the cabin was almost deceptive. The soft crackle of the fireplace, the distant sound of wind rustling through the trees—it all felt so far removed from the chaos that had been their lives lately. But Anton knew better. Peace, especially for someone like him, was always fleeting.He stood in the kitchen, staring blankly out of the window, his hand wrapped around a steaming cup of coffee. Odette was still asleep in the bedroom upstairs, the calm rise and fall of her breath a soothing reminder of her presence. For once, she seemed to be at ease, free of the tension that had haunted her since the night she was taken.Anton wished he could let his guard down as easily.The vibrating hum of his phone on the counter pulled him out of his thoughts. He reached for it, his chest tightening when he saw the blocked number on the screen.He hesitated. No good ever came from answering calls like this, but ignoring it wasn’t an option. Slowly, he swiped to accept the call.“Dim
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