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THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 93
** The Weight of Power**One Year Later – Cain Vineyards Global HeadquartersLeo Cain Jr. sat in his office, the skyline of New York City stretching behind him. The Cain name had grown beyond just a luxury wine empire—it was now a global powerhouse, with resorts, restaurants, and private clubs bearing its mark.But with power?Came enemies.Nathan Sinclair walked in, his face unreadable.“We have a problem.”Leo didn’t even look up. “Of course we do.”Nathan exhaled. “It’s André Devereaux. He’s making moves in the South American market.”Leo’s smirk didn’t waver. “I was wondering when he’d try.”André Devereaux was a French billionaire with a ruthless reputation. He had spent years acquiring vineyards in Argentina and Chile, hoping to rival Cain Vineyards.Leo set his glass of wine down.“Then it’s time we remind him… there’s only one king in this industry.”The Battle for South AmericaWithin weeks, Cain Vineyards launched a direct counterattack.They secured exclusive deals with loc
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** The Next Rival**Six Months Later – Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters, New York City.The Cain empire had never been stronger.Under Leo Cain Jr.’s leadership, Cain Vineyards had expanded into new markets, secured billion-dollar partnerships, and eliminated key competitors.But power?Always attracted challengers.Nathan Sinclair entered the office, his expression unreadable.Leo sat behind his custom Italian oak desk, sipping a glass of 1985 Château Margaux, waiting.Nathan placed a folder on the desk.“We have a new problem.”Leo didn’t look up.“Of course we do.”Nathan exhaled. “It’s Isabella Devereaux.”Leo’s gaze flickered with interest.“She’s back?”Nathan nodded. “And she’s not playing defense like her father. She’s coming for you.”A New Kind of WarIsabella Devereaux wasn’t just André Devereaux’s daughter—she was a strategic mastermind, trained in hostile takeovers and aggressive market plays.Unlike her father, she wasn’t afraid of Leo.And that made her dangerous.“Sh
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** A Game of Power**Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters – New York CityLeo Cain Jr. had dealt with rivals, betrayals, and corporate wars, but Isabella Devereaux was different.She wasn’t just a competitor—she was a strategist.And now?She had officially declared war.Nathan Sinclair stood by the office window, arms crossed. “Harrison Imports is considering her offer.”Leo leaned back in his chair, calculating. “How much did she offer?”Nathan hesitated. “Double what we pay.”Leo smirked. “She’s desperate.”Nathan frowned. “She’s smart.”Leo picked up his phone and dialed.“Get me David Harrison.”Nathan raised a brow. “Calling him yourself?”Leo’s smirk deepened. “Time to remind him who built his empire.”---Paris, France – Devereaux ChâteauIsabella sat across from Ethan Grey, the former Cain strategist she had hired.“He called Harrison directly?” she asked, swirling her wine.Ethan nodded. “Of course. He doesn’t lose clients easily.”Isabella smirked. “Neither do I.”She leaned
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**Striking Back**Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters – New York CityLeo Cain Jr. never reacted without a plan.Isabella Devereaux had made her first move. Now, it was his turn.Nathan Sinclair entered the office, carrying a thick file. His expression was unreadable.“She met with Marchesi Vineyards in Tuscany,” Nathan said. “She’s trying to pull them away.”Leo smirked, leaning back in his chair.“She won’t succeed.”Nathan raised a brow. “How do you know?”Leo picked up his phone and dialed.“Get me Alessandro Marchesi.”Nathan watched, impressed but not surprised.Leo always anticipated his enemies.Tuscany, Italy – Marchesi VineyardsAlessandro Marchesi was waiting when Leo’s private jet landed.“You didn’t waste any time,” Alessandro said, shaking Leo’s hand.Leo smiled. “Neither did Isabella.”They walked through the vineyard, discussing business.“She offered me a deal,” Alessandro admitted. “One that lets me sell to both of you.”Leo nodded. “I expected that.”Alessandro studi
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** Isabella’s Counterattack**Paris, France – Devereaux ChâteauIsabella Devereaux stood at the floor-to-ceiling window of her private study, overlooking the lush vineyards of her family’s estate.The Marchesi deal was a setback, but it wasn’t a defeat.She sipped her Bordeaux, fingers drumming against the crystal glass.Leo Cain Jr. was playing aggressively—exactly as she had anticipated.Ethan Grey, her top strategist, sat across from her, flipping through a report. “He’s secured three more partnerships in Napa. Cain Vineyards now controls 65% of the West Coast luxury wine market.”Isabella smiled. “He thinks locking me out will stop me.”Ethan hesitated. “Won’t it?”She placed her glass down, eyes glinting.“No. Because I’m not playing the same game.”She slid a file across the table.Ethan opened it—his eyes widened.“This… This is personal.”Isabella smirked. “Exactly.”Because she wasn’t just attacking Leo’s business.She was attacking him.Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters – N
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** The War Escalates**Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters – New York CityLeo Cain Jr. sat at the head of the long, sleek conference table, his green eyes scanning the room filled with his top executives. The tension in the air was thick—everyone knew Isabella had struck hard.Nathan Sinclair, standing beside him, placed a folder on the table.“Élan Imports is on the verge of signing with Isabella. She’s offering them a controlling stake in a new luxury wine distribution company—one that would replace Cain Vineyards in key European markets.”Leo remained calm, but beneath the surface, a storm was brewing."How long until they finalize the deal?"Nathan hesitated. “A week—maybe less.”Leo smirked. “Then we have time to kill it.”The executives watched as their CEO leaned back, contemplating his next move.Leo never panicked. He never reacted.He attacked.Paris, France – Devereaux ChâteauIsabella Devereaux stood in her private study, the Paris skyline glittering behind her.Ethan Grey
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**The Breaking Point**Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters – New York CityLeo Cain Jr. stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in his office, looking down at the city lights of Manhattan. His phone sat on his desk, the last message from Isabella Devereaux still on the screen.Isabella: Well played, Cain. But don’t get too comfortable.Leo smirked, picking up his glass of Cain Reserve 2001 and taking a slow sip.She wanted a war.Now, she was about to see what it meant to go against a Cain.Nathan Sinclair entered the office, looking serious. “She’s not slowing down, Leo.” He placed a file on the desk.Leo remained unbothered. “Of course she isn’t.”Nathan opened the file, flipping through financial reports, media responses, and internal communications.“She’s targeting our supply chain now—starting with our European routes. Several of our key partners in Bordeaux and Tuscany are considering her offers.”Leo finally turned, setting his drink down. “Which ones?”Nathan hesitated.
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**When the Past Comes Knocking**Cain Vineyards Global Headquarters – New York CityLeo Cain Jr. had weathered storms, crushed his enemies, and built an empire.But this?This was a different kind of war—one that struck at the heart of his legacy.Nathan Sinclair strode into the office, his expression grim. “Leo, we have a problem.”Leo tossed the gold fountain pen onto his desk, leaning back in his chair. “Let me guess. Isabella?”Nathan nodded, sliding a file across the mahogany surface.Leo flipped it open. His eyes darkened.Vivienne Cain is selling her shares.His mother.His own mother.“She wouldn’t,” he muttered.“She would,” Nathan countered. “Isabella made her an offer she couldn’t refuse. And now?” He exhaled. “If she signs, Isabella will have controlling interest in Devereaux Holdings.”Leo clenched his jaw.The woman who once stood beside him was now tearing down everything he had built.Nathan hesitated. “What do you want to do?”Leo’s lips curled into a dangerous smirk.
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THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 162
** A New Dawn**The sun rose slowly over the horizon, casting golden rays through the sheer curtains of the villa’s bedroom. The morning light touched everything with a softness that made the world feel gentler than it had the night before. Sienna stirred beneath the covers, her body curled on her side as she slowly blinked awake.She wasn’t alone.Ethan lay beside her, still asleep, his breathing deep and steady. One arm was slung loosely across her waist, grounding her in a way that felt both foreign and familiar. Sienna’s eyes lingered on his face, taking in the relaxed lines, the gentle curve of his mouth. There was no tension there now—only peace.For a moment, she didn’t move. She just watched him, allowing herself to memorize every detail.This wasn’t a dream.Last night hadn’t been a dream.They hadn’t made promises they couldn’t keep, hadn’t rushed back into the chaos of what once was. Instead, they had taken a breath—together. A moment of vulnerability. Of truth. Of stillnes
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 161
**A New Dawn**The villa was quieter now, the echoes of the past few hours settling into the walls like whispers. Sienna stood by the balcony, the ocean breeze caressing her skin as she watched the waves roll endlessly into the shore. The night was thick with emotions—memories rekindled, wounds reopened, and a hesitant hope blooming in the space between her and Ethan.She turned slightly at the sound of footsteps behind her. Ethan, now barefoot, moved with a kind of ease that both comforted and unnerved her. He had always been like that—steady and unshaken, even in the face of uncertainty. But tonight, there was something different in his eyes. Not just longing, not just patience, but an unwavering determination.“I was thinking about our first trip to Italy,” he said, stepping up beside her.She smiled, though it was tinged with nostalgia. “The one where you got us lost in Venice?”Ethan chuckled. “I prefer to think of it as an adventure.”“You refused to ask for directions,” she rem
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 160
**Beneath the Moonlit Sky**The soft sand crunched beneath their feet as Sienna and Ethan walked along the shore, the waves licking at their toes. The night was calm, the sky a vast canvas of stars, and the only sound was the distant hum of the ocean. A gentle breeze carried the scent of salt and something faintly floral, a reminder of the tropical paradise surrounding them.Sienna stole a glance at Ethan. He looked relaxed, his face illuminated by the moon’s glow, a quiet serenity settling over his features. It was a stark contrast to the man she had once known—the one always running, always searching for something beyond his reach.“Do you ever regret it?” she asked suddenly, breaking the silence. “Walking away?”Ethan’s steps slowed, his hand tightening around hers for just a moment before he stopped altogether. He turned to face her, his blue eyes full of something she couldn’t quite place.“I regret hurting you,” he admitted. “I regret the way I handled things. But walking away?
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 159
**A Night of Unspoken Promises** The air between them carried an unspoken weight, a fragile balance between past wounds and the lingering hope of something new. Sienna stood on the balcony, her hands gripping the cool iron railing as she stared out at the endless stretch of ocean. The waves crashed below, whispering secrets only the night could understand. Ethan had finished cleaning up inside. He stepped onto the balcony and leaned against the railing beside her, his presence grounding yet uncertain. They had spent the evening dancing around the past, acknowledging the pain but not quite sure how to move forward. Now, the silence between them was no longer uncomfortable; it was filled with something deeper. “You’re lost in thought again,” Ethan observed, his voice gentle. Sienna let out a quiet laugh. “It’s a habit.” “Maybe it’s time to break it.” She turned to him, studying his profile in the moonlight. His jawline was strong, his eyes searching, filled with something she coul
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 158
**A Night of Unspoken Promises**The night stretched on, filled with unspoken emotions and lingering touches. Sienna lay beside Ethan, her gaze tracing the moonlit patterns on the ceiling. The sound of the waves outside was steady, rhythmic—an unchanging force in a world where everything else felt uncertain.Ethan lay on his side, watching her, his fingers gently tracing circles on the back of her hand. "You’re still thinking too much."She let out a soft chuckle. "I thought you liked that about me."He smiled. "I do. But not when it keeps you from enjoying the moment."Sienna turned her head to meet his gaze. "This... us. It’s not easy, Ethan."His expression softened. "I know." He squeezed her hand. "But I also know we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t worth it."She swallowed, emotions threatening to overwhelm her. How had they ended up here? After all the years of distance, the pain, the heartbreak—how had they found their way back?Ethan brushed a strand of hair from her face. "Tell
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 157
**A Step Closer**Sienna and Ethan stood on the balcony, the night air cool against their skin. The waves crashed below, a rhythmic symphony that matched the unsteady beat of Sienna’s heart. She had spent so long running from this—running from him—but here they were, standing together under the stars.The moment stretched between them, delicate and uncertain. Ethan’s fingers brushed against hers, the smallest of touches, but it sent a shiver up her spine. He had always been able to unravel her with the simplest of gestures.“I meant what I said,” he murmured, his voice barely louder than the wind. “I’ll wait for as long as you need, Sienna.”She swallowed hard, her gaze dropping to where their hands rested on the railing. “And what if I never figure it out?” she whispered. “What if I can’t let go of the past?”Ethan exhaled softly, stepping just a fraction closer. “Then I’ll still be here.”The sincerity in his voice made her chest tighten. It would be so easy to believe him, to let h
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 156
** Waiting for Tomorrow** Sienna leaned against the balcony railing, the cool night air brushing against her skin as she watched the waves crash against the shore. The rhythmic sound was soothing, a steady beat against the uncertainty still lingering in her heart. Inside, she could hear Ethan moving around, cleaning up the remnants of their dinner. She should have insisted on helping, but a part of her knew this was his way of showing he was here—that he wasn’t running from the difficult conversations anymore. She closed her eyes and exhaled slowly. This night had gone differently than she had expected. She had braced herself for tension, for awkward silences, for another moment where they tiptoed around the truth. But Ethan had surprised her. He hadn’t pushed. He hadn’t demanded anything. He had simply been there, patient and unwavering. The sound of footsteps behind her made her open her eyes. She turned slightly as Ethan stepped onto the balcony, hands tucked into his pockets.
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 155
**A Dance with the Past**The night stretched endlessly, the quiet hum of the ocean a soothing melody beneath the stars. Sienna remained on the balcony, her fingers tracing idle patterns along the cool stone railing as she watched the moonlight shimmer over the waves.Inside, she could hear Ethan moving about, the soft clink of dishes and running water as he cleaned up their forgotten dinner. A small smile played on her lips at the thought—Ethan, ever persistent, ever patient.She exhaled slowly, her thoughts tangled between the past and the present. Tonight had been a step forward, a moment carved out of time where she allowed herself to just be—to feel, without the weight of everything that had come before. But could she trust it? Could she trust him?Ethan’s words echoed in her mind. I won’t walk away this time.She wanted to believe that more than anything.The balcony doors opened with a soft creak, and she turned just as Ethan stepped out, a fresh glass of wine in his hand. He h
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 154
**A New Beginning**The night deepened, the soft hum of the ocean filling the quiet villa. Outside, the moon cast silver streaks across the water, shimmering like scattered diamonds. The air was thick with unspoken emotions, lingering between Sienna and Ethan like the last traces of a fading storm.They had spoken of the past, of regrets, of the time they had lost. But now, as the dinner plates sat forgotten on the table and their wine glasses remained half-full, the real question hung between them—what came next?Ethan leaned back in his chair, watching her. “You’re thinking too hard.”Sienna let out a small huff of laughter, running a finger along the rim of her glass. “Can you blame me?”“No,” he admitted. “But you don’t have to overanalyze everything tonight. Let yourself breathe, Sienna.”She looked up at him, her heart squeezing at the tenderness in his voice. “That’s easier said than done.”Ethan reached for her hand again, his grip warm and firm. “Then let’s make it easier. No
