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64. The Hunt
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Chapter Sixty-Six: Blood and Betrayal“AARON!”Sofia’s scream echoed through the vast, empty theater as Aaron staggered, clutching his bleeding side.His face twisted in pain, his knees buckling—But he didn’t fall.Not yet.He gritted his teeth, forcing himself to stay upright, his gun still trained on Chloe despite the spreading crimson stain soaking his white shirt.But the real threat wasn’t Chloe anymore.It came from the shadows.A second gunman emerged from behind the rusted scaffolding above the stage, rifle raised.Aaron’s voice was hoarse but commanding.“Sofia—get down!”Sofia dropped to her knees, shielding her father as the next shot rang out.A bullet shattered the wooden panel behind them.Lucas reacted instantly, diving toward the stage, firing twice in rapid succession.The second gunman fell with a sharp cry, his weapon clattering to the floor.But it wasn’t over.Not yet.Because Chloe, still on the ground, clutching her shoulder, laughed.The sound was cold, broken
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Chapter Sixty-Six: Blood and ChaosThe theater was a battlefield.Gunfire echoed in sharp, deafening bursts.Aaron gritted his teeth, blood soaking through his shirt as he pressed a trembling hand to the gunshot wound at his side. His body screamed in pain, but he refused to fall.Not now.Not while Sofia and the twins were still in danger.Not while Chloe still breathed.Sofia’s scream still rang in his ears.“Aaron!”But he didn’t look back. His focus was locked on Chloe, who was backed against the stage with a bloodied shoulder, clutching her knife as she panted in pain.“You should’ve stayed down,” she spat, her face twisted in hatred.Aaron’s gun was still raised.But before he could pull the trigger—Another shot exploded from the shadows.A second shooter emerged from the balcony above, firing rapid rounds as bullets ricocheted off the theater seats.Aaron spun, gritting his teeth as he fired back.Crack. Crack.The second gunman staggered but didn’t go down.Lucas lunged from
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Chapter Sixty-Seven: No Mercy The nursery was a powder keg seconds from igniting. Aria whimpered softly in Eric's trembling arms, her tiny face streaked with tears. The gun pressed to her temple felt like a ticking time bomb—one wrong move and it would all be over. Aaron's grip on his weapon tightened, his breath ragged, blood seeping from his side. But his focus never wavered. Eric’s voice was steady, but there was a crack beneath it—a tell. He was scared. "Drop the gun, Aaron. Or the girl dies." Sofia's heart pounded so violently it drowned everything else out. Aria. Liam. Her babies. She saw the tremor in Eric's hand, the unsteady grip. He was panicking, unstable, dangerous. But Aaron was controlled, calculated. His voice dropped to a deadly whisper. "You won’t walk out of here alive if you hurt them." Eric's grip shifted, just enough to adjust his aim. Aaron saw it. In a flash—Aaron fired. Bang! A perfect shot. Eric's shoulder exploded in a burst of cri
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Chapter Sixty-Eight: Past Demons Resurface Aaron arrived at Sofia’s penthouse within minutes, the fury and fear from her call still boiling inside him. He pushed the door open without waiting for permission and scanned the room for her. His eyes were sharp, ready to confront any threat.“Sofia!” he called out, his voice echoing through the large, quiet space.At the top of the staircase, she appeared. Her face was pale, her arms wrapped tightly around herself. The vulnerability in her eyes stabbed him in a way he didn’t expect."You didn’t have to come," she said quietly, her voice barely holding together.He ignored her words and climbed the stairs quickly. Once he reached her, he gently cupped her face, scanning for signs of distress."Tell me what’s going on. Who called you? What happened?"Sofia stepped back from his touch, her expression guarded. "It’s complicated, Aaron. I didn’t want you involved.""Too bad," Aaron said, his voice hardening. "I’m already involved. Someone thr
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Chapter Sixty-Nine: Tensions Ignite Aaron stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows of his penthouse, his eyes fixed on the glittering city lights below. His hands were still bandaged from the shattered glass the night before, but the pain barely registered. His thoughts were elsewhere, consumed by the events that had spiraled out of control.Marcus Renaud. The name echoed in his mind like a curse. He hadn’t expected another powerful enemy to enter their lives after everything with Chloe. But Marcus was different—calculated, merciless, and personal. This wasn’t just about power or business. It was about *control*. Sofia’s call had been a warning. Aaron knew what was coming, and he wasn’t going to sit back and wait for the next strike.Lucas entered the room, his expression tense but determined. He tossed a folder onto the table."Marcus has been busy," Lucas said. "We’ve traced several of his recent moves. He’s targeting suppliers and investors in our European and West African operati
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Chapter Seventy: Into the Lion’s Den The next night came quickly. The tension between Aaron and Sofia was palpable as they entered the grand ballroom of the Renaud estate. The charity gala sparkled with wealth and power, but beneath the glamour lurked something dangerous. Every guest seemed to have an agenda. Every glance held suspicion.Aaron’s eyes scanned the crowd, his senses sharp. He wasn’t here to play nice. This was enemy territory, and he knew Marcus was watching. “Stay close,” he murmured to Sofia as he guided her through the room. Sofia nodded, her posture tense but composed. Her emerald-green gown shimmered under the chandeliers, drawing stares from various guests, but she ignored them. Her mind was focused on one thing—finding Marcus and ending this game. “Lucas should be inside by now,” Aaron said quietly, his hand resting lightly on her lower back. “He’ll monitor from the security room.” “Good,” Sofia whispered. “The sooner we get what we need, the better.”
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Chapter Seventy-One: The Trap Closes Marcus Renaud’s estate buzzed with chaos. His guards scrambled to restore order, their radios crackling with frantic updates. The sound of police sirens echoed closer. Marcus stood near the shattered gate of the hidden room, his eyes narrowed in fury.He clenched his fists, seething as one of his men gave the report. "They escaped, sir. We found them in the lower level. They took files... and weapons." Marcus’s jaw tightened. He had underestimated Aaron Kingston, and now his enemy had evidence—proof that could bring his entire empire crashing down. "Find them," Marcus ordered coldly. "I don’t care how many people you have to send. Track them, and eliminate anyone who stands in your way." His men nodded and dispersed. Marcus exhaled slowly, a cruel smirk creeping onto his lips. "You think you’ve won, Aaron," he muttered to himself. "But you’ve just stepped into my game."---Aaron, Sofia, and Lucas arrived at an undisclosed safe house
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Chapter Seventy-Two: The Counterstrike Aaron’s SUV sped through the empty streets just outside the city. They were heading toward one of Marcus Renaud’s hidden strongholds—a warehouse rumored to store his illegal shipments and critical documents. This wasn’t just an offensive strike. This was a message: Marcus was no longer untouchable.Inside the vehicle, tension simmered. Aaron sat in the passenger seat, his gaze dark and focused. Sofia sat behind him, her nerves steady but alert. Lucas drove with precision, his phone on speaker as one of their operatives gave an update. “The warehouse is lightly guarded for now,” the voice reported. “We’ve spotted a handful of Marcus’s men patrolling the perimeter. But something feels off—like they’re expecting a distraction.” “Let them expect it,” Aaron said coldly. “We’re not here for subtlety.” Lucas grinned briefly. “That’s what I was hoping to hear.” Sofia leaned forward. “If they know we’re coming, they could be baiting us into a tr
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Chapter One Hundred and Seven: Hell UnleashedThe safe house was a fortress deep in the countryside, surrounded by thick woods and fortified with state-of-the-art security. Yet neither Aaron nor Sofia felt completely safe anymore. Volkov and Damon had escalated to open war, and there was no telling what their next move would be.As they entered the command room of the safe house, Lucas was already coordinating with their security teams. Large monitors displayed real-time footage of key locations—Aaron’s business headquarters, their estate, and various assets targeted by Damon’s network.Lucas turned to them, his face tense but determined. “We’ve identified a critical vulnerability in Volkov’s operation. His main weapons storage facility is located near the docks on the south side of the city. If we take it out, we cripple his supply chain.”Aaron nodded sharply. “Good. We hit it tonight.”Sofia raised a brow. “You’re planning a full assault?”“This isn’t a game anymore, Sofia,” Aaron
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Chapter One Hundred and Six: Ambush in the ShadowsThe armored convoy tore through the city streets at high speed, the lead SUV’s headlights cutting through the dense fog of the early morning. Aaron and Sofia sat in the back seat of the second vehicle, their faces tense with anticipation. After the sniper attack, Aaron had decided it was time to move Sofia and the twins to a secure location outside the city. But both of them knew Damon and Volkov wouldn’t make it easy.Lucas’s voice crackled over the comms. “Route is clear so far, but don’t relax. We’ve intercepted chatter—Volkov’s men know we’re on the move.”Aaron clenched his jaw. “Keep all units on high alert. Any signs of trouble, and we go full defense.”Sofia reached for his hand, squeezing it tightly. “We’re going to be okay,” she whispered, her eyes filled with quiet determination. “They won’t win.”Aaron glanced at her, his expression softening for a moment. “Not a chance. I’ll tear them apart if they even try.”The convoy a
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Chapter One Hundred and Five: The Assassin’s MoveMiles away from Kingston Enterprises, in a dark, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city, Damon Cross stood with Sergei Volkov. The air inside was cold and damp, the tension between them crackling like static. A tall figure cloaked in shadow emerged from the corner of the room—a man known only as Viktor, Volkov’s most feared assassin.“You understand the job,” Volkov said, his Russian accent thick. “This isn’t about intimidation anymore. The message needs to be final.”Viktor’s cold, calculating eyes gleamed under the dim light. “I know exactly what you need. Kingston and his wife have survived too many battles. It’s time to put an end to their luck.”Damon smirked, satisfaction settling on his face. “Aaron thinks he’s invincible. He’s about to find out how wrong he is. Make it clean. No mistakes.”Viktor nodded silently, disappearing into the shadows as quickly as he had appeared. Volkov turned to Damon.“Are you sure this is
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Chapter One Hundred and Three: Bloodlines and BetrayalThe silence in Aaron’s office was shattered by the shrill ring of his secure line. Lucas’s voice came through, tense and urgent.“Aaron, we’ve got a serious problem. Damon just escalated things. There’s someone else involved—Konstantin’s inner circle. We’ve confirmed that Damon’s allied with a man named Sergei Volkov. They’re planning a full-scale assault on your business holdings and—”Lucas’s words cut off as a deafening boom echoed in the distance. Sofia and Aaron froze, exchanging wide-eyed glances. Moments later, alarms blared throughout Kingston Enterprises, signaling an emergency.“What the hell was that?” Aaron demanded, gripping the phone tighter.“There was an explosion at one of your distribution centers downtown,” Lucas said. “It’s bad. They’re sending a message. Damon and Volkov aren’t playing anymore.”Aaron slammed the phone down, rage coursing through him. Sofia placed a hand on his arm, grounding him.“This is big
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Chapter One Hundred and Two: When Love Turns to WarThe rain came down in torrents, hammering against the windows of the penthouse like the storm that had overtaken Aaron and Sofia’s lives. Lightning cracked across the sky, illuminating Aaron as he paced the expansive living room, his expression dark and dangerous.“He’s crossed a line,” Aaron muttered to himself, clenching his fists. Damon Cross had made his move, leaking forged documents implicating Sofia in Konstantin’s criminal network. Media outlets were running with the story, painting Sofia as a manipulative traitor who had played both sides for power.Lucas rushed in, his face tight with tension. “Aaron, it’s spreading. Damon’s feeding the press more fake evidence. Journalists are demanding statements. Sofia’s name is being dragged through the mud.”Aaron stopped pacing, his eyes burning with fury. “We need to silence him. I want every one of his allies cut off. I don’t care what it takes—Damon’s going down.”Lucas hesitated,
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Chapter One Hundred and One: Cracks in the FoundationSofia stood on the terrace, the cold wind biting at her skin. She didn’t feel it. All she could feel was the suffocating pressure in her chest. Damon’s name had resurfaced like a ghost from the darkest part of her past, and now that ghost was trying to destroy everything she had with Aaron.Behind her, Aaron hesitated at the doorway, watching her with conflicted eyes. He wanted to go to her, to pull her into his arms and tell her that he believed her without question. But the fear and responsibility pressing on him were overwhelming. He had seen too many betrayals in his life to simply dismiss the threat Damon posed.Sofia sensed his presence without turning around. "Are you just going to stand there?" she asked quietly, her voice void of its usual warmth. "Or are you going to tell me how you really feel?"Aaron exhaled slowly and stepped onto the terrace. "Sofia, you know how much I love you. But this… this is serious. Damon is da
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Chapter One Hundred: The Shattering of TrustThe morning after their night of passion, Aaron and Sofia woke to the warm light of dawn, wrapped in each other’s arms. Everything felt perfect—peaceful, like nothing could ever touch them again. But fate was rarely kind, and neither of them knew the storm that was already gathering, threatening to tear them apart.Aaron’s phone buzzed on the nightstand, its sharp vibration breaking the serene silence. He groaned softly, reluctant to move from Sofia’s embrace. But when he saw the caller ID, his demeanor shifted. It was Lucas, and Lucas never called unless it was urgent.“I have to take this,” Aaron murmured, kissing Sofia softly before slipping out of bed. He wrapped a robe around himself and stepped onto the terrace to take the call. “Lucas, what is it?” Aaron asked, his voice still laced with sleep.“We have a problem,” Lucas said, his tone grim. “It’s about Konstantin. He might have a way to strike back… something personal.”Aaron’s br
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Chapter Ninety-Nine: Bound by Fire and LoveSofia stirred awake slowly, the warmth of Aaron’s body next to hers grounding her. His arm was draped protectively across her waist, holding her close as though afraid she might vanish in the night. The cool dawn air crept through the terrace windows, but neither of them felt it. Their shared heat was all-consuming, an unbreakable bond forged through passion, survival, and unwavering love.Aaron tightened his hold on her as he sensed her movement. "Good morning," he murmured, his deep voice sending pleasant shivers down her spine. He brushed his lips along her shoulder, leaving a trail of kisses."Morning," Sofia whispered, smiling softly as she turned in his arms. Her fingers gently traced the contours of his face—the strong jawline, the slight stubble that tickled her skin, the eyes that always saw through to her soul. "You look peaceful when you sleep.""I’m only at peace because you’re here," Aaron replied. He leaned forward, capturing h
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Chapter Ninety-Eight: Fire Beneath the StarsThe night air was cool, but within the penthouse’s private terrace, the heat between Aaron and Sofia was palpable. The view of the shimmering city stretched before them, but neither paid attention to the lights. All their focus was on each other. Aaron stood before Sofia, his shirt already discarded, his muscled chest glistening under the faint glow of the moon. Sofia reached out, running her hands over the hard lines of his body. Her touch was soft, but the effect on Aaron was immediate—his muscles tightened under her fingertips, his breath quickening.“You’re staring again,” Aaron teased, his voice husky, though laced with warmth.“Can you blame me?” Sofia replied, her lips curving into a playful smile. “You look like a dream.” “Funny,” Aaron murmured, stepping closer and cupping her face gently. “Because I’ve been dreaming about this moment all day.”He tilted her chin up and kissed her deeply, his lips warm and demanding. Sofia moane
