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The clock had long passed midnight when Asher stumbled into his room, the scent of whiskey clinging to his clothes. His head pounded from the alcohol, but the burning anger in his chest was worse.Watching the Fords playing golf and not taking something to cool down his anger was impossible. By the time Josiah found out Asher had ordered four extra cans of beer, it was already too late.Not only did the Fords get on his nerves, he couldn't shake off the thought of Lena from his head. Not about her knowledge of Heather And Vincent but something connected to Raymond.He wanted to stay mad. He needed to.But all of that crumbled when he looked toward his bed.There she was, lying, tangled in the sheets, her skin glowing under the dim moonlight that slipped through the curtains. His breath hitched.She was almost naked. All she had on was a pair of white socks and underwear.His body locked up, his throat going dry.Shit.Turning away, he ran a frustrated hand through his hair. Why the h
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The air was filled with tension as Lena sat in the back of the taxi, her body coiled tight like a spring around her shaking furiously. The driver drove through the busy city streets, honking at slow-moving vehicles, but Lena barely noticed what was going on, her mind was far away. Her fingers held onto the worn leather seat as she replayed the conversation with her mother, a scary conversation. Her father was fighting for his life. Liam was on the run, begging for mercy, and Asher, her so-called husband, was at the center of it all, the mastermind of everything happening. Lena could barely breathe. Her mind raced with a thousand thoughts, but one thing was crystal clear to her. Asher needed to fix this. The towering glass structure of Josh Empire Headquarters came into view, so large and beautiful. As the taxi rode to a stop in front of the entrance, Lena threw a wad of cash at the driver and flung the door open before the vehicle had fully stopped on the street. Ignoring t
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Lena dashed out of the Josh Empire Headquarters, almost falling down because of her teary and blurry eyes, her legs unsteady and shaking as she pushed through the nice glass doors with fury and anger inside her. The cold air brushed her face forcefully with ease, but it didn’t stop the tears from flowing freely from her eyes—hot, emotional tears spilling down her cheeks as she struggled to catch her breath. For the first time, Asher hadn’t stopped her, hadn’t issued a command, or grabbed her arm so hard. He simply let her leave without saying anything to her, which only made it worse. She felt completely isolated, left alone, truly alone, as if the world were collapsing around her and no one cared.Her sobs were loud and painful, the kind that felt like knives cutting into her throat. Bystanders on the street stared at her like some kind of beggar—some giving her space while others whispered to one another, saying something unknown, but she was oblivious to them. All she could pi
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Lena fixed her gaze on Asher, studying him as if he were a puzzle to be solved, their eyes locked onto each other, and it felt as though time stood still in that moment. His warm, steady, and soft hands rested on her shoulders as his words, “I’m sorry, you’ve got to believe me,” hung in the air between them. Confusion twisted in her mind. Could he be lying? Was he manipulating her once more?Her heart ached from crying too much, her thoughts unstable, and she couldn’t comprehend if he was sincere or merely trying to prevent her from leaving the house for his selfish benefit. Yet, his expression appeared softer and sincere, as though he genuinely felt remorseful. But she had placed her trust in others before, only to be let down severely. What made this one different?Asher exhaled, loosening his grip slightly. “Listen,” he spoke quietly, “I’ll take you to see your dad tomorrow morning, okay? I’ll cover whatever expenses he needs. Just… don’t leave tonight.” He sounded exhausted,
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The next morning arrived quickly, almost like lightning, with the sun just beginning to rise and casting a beautiful gray light through the curtains of the house.Asher rolled off the couch, his back aching from the stiff cushions he had slept on, and rubbed his eyes awake to see clearly. Lena remained asleep on the bed, covered under the duvet he'd wrapped around her the night before. He stole only a brief glance at her before standing up, unable to concentrate due to the worry and thoughts in his mind. It was time to get moving and prepare for the drive he had promised her.He quickly grabbed a clean shirt and pants from the wardrobe, dressed swiftly without delay, and ran his fingers through his hair to make sure it looked presentable as always .He didn’t have time for a proper shave, though he really needed one, but he was eager to get the day started.He quietly moved out of the room, carrying his shoes gently to avoid waking her, and made his way down the hall. He could hea
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Asher leaned against the small window in the cramped room Lena had arranged for him, the dark and silent night surrounding him. He heard the stairs creak slowly, and his head whipped around. The door opened slightly, revealing Lena, arms crossed, her expression a blend of irritation and an unrecognizable softness.Seeing her was like a breath of fresh air, a comforting surprise he didn’t anticipate. His shoulders relaxed a little, and the tightness in his chest eased, though he would never confess it to her or anyone else. She caught his gaze and smirked, a cheeky sparkle in her eyes. “What’s this?” she teased lightly. “Mum thinks you’re up here missing me. Cute, isn’t it? Tough guy, pining for my company?”He scoffed, sharply turning from the window to face her fully. “Pining? You’re dreaming, Lena. I’ve been perfectly fine without your chatter every five minutes.” He crossed his arms, mirroring her stance, though a twitch at the corner of his mouth threatened a grin.Lena walked
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Asher stood alone in the tiny and unkempt room Lena had prepared for him. It was a tight space with barely enough room for the single bed in it, a crippled chair, and a scratched-up dresser in it. He didn’t sit, didn’t unpack, just moved to the small window, pushing the thin curtain aside. The street outside was dark and void of life, just a few shining lamps casting shadows on the Broken pavement. He looked out, hands in his pockets, and his mind filled with so many thoughts, dragging him back to places he didn’t want to go, lucid and uncalled thought.Flashbacks hit him hard on the rain-soaked nights, the smells of blood on his knuckles, shouts echoing down narrow alleys, hovering on his mind. He saw his old life, rough friends, dodgy deals, the kind of stuff that left scars inside and out him. A younger Asher, angry and lost, running through streets not much different from this one. His breath caught, chest tight,breath unsteady, as he remembered the cold, the fear, the mess
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