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I was finally getting discharged. The moment Daniel told me I was free to go, I spread my arms in happiness."Let’s hang out sometime later, beauty," Daniel said with a grin.Jesse shot him a look of jealousy."All of us, of course," Daniel added quickly.I laughed heartily. Over the past few days, we had gotten a bit closer. I turned to Jesse. "Why didn’t you introduce your funny friend to me earlier?"Jesse smirked. "I was going to, in due time."As I stepped outside the hospital, the fresh breeze hit me."Finally," I sighed. I never wanted to be stuck in one place again.But just as Jesse and I were about to leave, I saw a face I hadn’t planned to see anytime soon.My mother.She rushed to me, pulling me into a tight hug.“Bella, why didn’t you tell me you were in the country? I’ve missed you so much all these years. If not for someone reaching out to tell me you were around, I never would’ve known.”Someone? Who was that? I was curious, but I didn’t ask her anything.She cupped my
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As soon as I got into the back seat of the car, I collapsed into Jesse’s arms."Why doesn’t she love me?" My voice cracked as I buried my face in his chest. "Aren’t I enough for her?"A single tear slipped down my cheek, the pain clawing at my heart.Jesse gently wiped it away. "You’re more than enough," he murmured. "She just can’t see clearly."His voice was soothing, but the bitterness inside me only grew."She’s lost a diamond for a stone," he added, his tone darkening. Then, after a brief pause, he asked, "Should I handle her for you?"I tensed immediately. "No. No, Jesse."I had seen how he "handled" people at his headquarters. It never ended well. Death. Mutilation. Fear.I was angry—furious, even—but I didn’t hate her enough to let that happen."Just leave her," I said, taking a deep breath. "Let them suffer the consequences of their own actions."Jesse nodded, but I didn’t miss the calculating glint in his eyes.He wouldn’t touch her—but the business?He’d make sure it crumbl
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My vision blurred as I read through the words.The article painted me as a selfish daughter who turned her back on her struggling family, choosing instead to live in luxury under Jesse’s protection. It made it seem like I had never tried to support them, never cared for them, and now I was ignoring their desperate pleas for help.Worst of all, there was a direct quote from my mother:"Bella was always a difficult child. We tried our best to raise her with love and kindness, but she was never satisfied. She cut all ties with us. It’s heartbreaking as a mother to be treated this way after everything we did for her."I stared at the words, my hands shaking.Difficult child? Love and kindness?Was this woman serious?Who was she to make those types of statements in the first place? I felt like I was going to be sick.I scrolled further down, finding even more fabricated lies. My brothers had given statements as well, backing up my mother’s claims. They even went as far as to say I had st
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I leaned back on the chair, tapping my fingers against the desk as I watched Luke stand waiting for my instructions. Jesse’s men were nothing if not efficient. Within hours, they had dug up more dirt on my dear brothers than I could have imagined."How bad is it?" I asked, my voice calm but laced with anticipation.Luke placed the thick file in front of me. "Bad enough to bury them alive," he said simply.I opened the file, my eyes scanning the pages. The deeper I read, the more disgusted I became. Jacob and Edward had turned the family business into their personal playground of corruption.Jacob had been siphoning funds from investors, creating fake projects to funnel money into offshore accounts. His reckless gambling habits had drained millions. And Edward—always the smarter one—had been covering it up with cooked books and falsified reports.But the worst part?They weren’t just ruining the business. They had involved dangerous people. Loan sharks. Underground deals. If I releas
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“Betray Mom.”I said it coldly, knowing it was the best way to hurt her. If there was anything that would break her, it was having her beloved son—the one who could do no wrong—turn against her.Jacob scoffed. “You’ve changed.”I let out a cold laugh. “Oh, don’t pretend to know me, Jacob. You never cared enough to get close. You were only ever nice when you needed something.”His voice hardened. “You’re so cruel to family. No wonder Mom never really loved you.”For a split second, it felt like he had driven a knife straight through my chest. But I refused to let it show. I straightened, my voice turning ice-cold. “I don’t care about her love.”I stepped closer, my tone sharp and unwavering. “You have two options, Jacob—save yourself or go down with the rest of them.”I could hear the hesitation in his breathing. He exhaled sharply before answering, “What do you want me to do for you?”Just as I expected. He bent.Jacob had always been the selfish one—when pushed into a corner, he’d a
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"Do you still love him, Bella?"Julius. I parted my lips, wanting to deny it, wanting to tell him that I had moved on, that I had left that part of my life behind. But the words wouldn’t come.I didn’t still love Julius. At least, I didn’t think I did. But what was this hesitation? Why couldn’t I just say it?Jesse pulled away slightly, just enough to look into my eyes. His expression was unreadable, but the slight furrow in his brows told me enough. He was hurt."You won’t answer me?" His voice was quieter now, but there was an edge to it.I turned my gaze back to the water, avoiding his eyes. "It’s not that simple, Jesse."He let out a bitter laugh, stepping back entirely. The loss of his warmth sent a cold chill down my spine."It is that simple, Bella." "Either you love him or you don’t. Either you’re mine or you’re not."His words sent my heart into a frenzy. Mine. He really wanted me to be his."Jesse—""Forget it." He cut me off, shaking his head. "I shouldn’t have asked."I r
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The maître d’ greeted him with a deep bow. “Mr. Jesse, your private table is ready.”Private table? Didn’t he just decide to bring me here? I wondered when he was able to make the reservation.As we walked toward the secluded corner near the floor-to-ceiling windows, I couldn’t help but admire the breathtaking view. Jesse pulled out my chair, his fingers brushing my back as I sat. A shiver ran down my spine, but I quickly masked it.A waiter approached carrying a tray, then he poured us wine as Jesse instructed before disappearing.I picked up my glass, swirling the liquid inside. “You do realize I’m capable of pouring it myself, right?”Jesse leaned forward, his elbows resting on the table, watching me with sharp amusement. “I do. But I prefer spoiling you.”Spoiling me.I almost laughed. If only he knew how foreign that concept was to me.Instead, I rolled my eyes and set my glass down. “Is this your way of distracting me?”His smirk deepened. “Well, is it working?”Noticing my unc
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Meanwhile, at Elena’s HouseThe television blared, headlines flashing across the screen. Online forums and news stations were exploding with discussions, all centered around one shocking revelation—Jacob and Edward had been exposed for financial fraud, deception, and years of manipulation.Elena clutched the remote with trembling hands, her eyes darting between her sons. “What am I seeing on the news? Edward, Jacob… it’s not true, right?” Her voice wavered, a mix of disbelief and desperation.Jacob shifted uncomfortably, avoiding her piercing gaze.Edward, however, was quick to react, his expression twisted with rage. “It must be Bella! She must have falsified that information in retaliation!” He slammed his fist against the table in the living room, the impact echoing through the room.John, Elena’s husband, simply stood there, silent yet firm. His jaw tightened as he exhaled deeply. He had seen this coming.“I warned you,” he finally spoke, his voice calm but laced with disappointme
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Jesse’s POVLeaving Bella was the last thing I wanted to do. As I walked out that door, my chest felt heavy—like I’d left a piece of myself behind with her. She looked so small wrapped in my arms before I let go, her voice trembling slightly when she asked if I had to leave again. I hated this—having to constantly walk away from the one person who made me feel at peace. But some things had to be done. I decided to take the job because there was something I wanted from the president."Let’s get this over with," I muttered under my breath as I arrived at headquarters. "The sooner this is done, the faster I can get back to her."Inside the secure compound, I summoned Marcus and Damon—two of my most trusted men. They showed up fast, already geared up and serious.“I want five more men,” I said without wasting time. “We’re infiltrating the enemy base today.”Damon raised a brow. “Only five, sir?”“Yeah,” I confirmed. “We just need to extract a few materials. The president will send his a
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Julius leaned forward, his voice low and venomous. “No, Bella. It’s all true. Jesse’s sister, Emma.” I shook my head in disbelief, unable to process what he was saying. “This doesn’t make sense. Jesse would never—”Julius cut me off with a harsh laugh. “You still don’t get it, do you? I’ve got the evidence. And so do you now.”He brought out another folder and gave it to me. Inside were more documents—police reports, coroner’s photos, and a handwritten confession. I flipped through them in a daze. Each piece was more damning than the last. My mind felt foggy, the words swimming in front of my eyes. The confession was chilling.I slammed the papers back onto the table, my breath coming in ragged gasps. “No. This isn’t true. You’re just trying to manipulate me, Julius. Why? What do you want from me?”“You think this is manipulation? You think I’m the bad guy here? I’m trying to protect you, Bella. You’re too blind to see what’s right in front of you. Jesse isn’t who he says he is. He’s
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“I outplayed you,” I corrected. “If your system was so good, it wouldn’t have crashed from a few keystrokes.”His fists clenched.I couldn’t help the satisfaction bubbling inside me. I’d done it. I’d won. And now, it was time to let him know just how thoroughly he’d been outclassed. But I wasn’t prepared for what he did next.He grabbed me by the arm, pulling me toward him with a grip so tight it almost hurt. I yelped, trying to pull away, but his hand was like iron.“Let go of me, Julius!” I screamed, trying to wrench myself free from his grip.But he didn’t let go. His face was twisted with a mixture of anger and desperation as he leaned in close. “You have no idea what you’ve done, Bella. I’ve worked for years on that technology—years! And you, you come in and steal everything right out from under me!”I could feel my pulse quickening, adrenaline flooding my veins. “I deserve it, Julius. You can’t even begin to understand what I’ve put into this. Stratosphere One isn’t just technol
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The investors leaned forward slightly, intrigued. I smiled inwardly, knowing they were now hooked.I zoomed in on the global map. “Here, we can see live data streams from multiple international sources, processing billions of transactions per second. This is real-time data aggregation from diverse sectors—finance, health, retail, government. It doesn’t just sit in one database. It integrates seamlessly into various networks worldwide.”I glanced at their faces—curiosity was beginning to replace skepticism.The woman in the navy-blue suit, who had been the most critical so far, raised an eyebrow. “Live data? So this system adapts dynamically?”“Exactly,” I said, clicking through to another screen. “But it’s not just about gathering data. It’s about interpreting it. This is an AI-powered engine that learns from every interaction. The more it works, the smarter it gets. Predictive algorithms adjust in real-time to forecast market trends, consumer behavior, even weather patterns.”I could
