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Author: Maryam danesi Umar
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-24 07:39:01

The courthouse was a monolith of glass and steel, an impersonal beast swallowing stories whole. Jane stood in the hallway outside Hearing Room 2C, clutching the lapels of her blazer like armor. Her eyes flicked across the waiting benches where whispers slithered between reporters and interns, all pretending not to recognize her.

She wasn’t a secret anymore — Jane Stadler was alive, but the law had yet to catch up with the truth.

Inside the hearing room, the buzz of tension settled like static against her skin. Jullie stood at her side, chin high, expression carved in marble.

"Try not to let the prosecutor’s face fool you," Jullie muttered under her breath. "He’s paid to look constipated."

Jane stifled a smile.

Across the aisle, the public prosecutor, Harris Wren, was already flipping through Jane’s file like it insulted his intelligence. Silver-haired and sour, he tapped the paper slowly and looked up at the judge.

“With all due respect, Your Honor, we cannot simply erase a legal deat
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  • The love that killed me, The Billionaire who saved me    50

    The walk back to the SUV was silent, save for the sound of gravel crunching under the heavy boots of the security team. Diego held Jane firmly against his shoulder, his grip possessive and protective. He didn't say a word, but the tension radiating from his body was palpable. Jane remained quiet, her face buried against his neck, her small hands clutching the fabric of his jacket as if she were afraid he might disappear if she let go.Once they reached the vehicle, Diego lowered her gently into the backseat. He climbed in beside her immediately, pulling her into his lap. He didn't care that Dante and Jullie were watching from the front seats; his only focus was the woman trembling in his arms."Drive," Diego commanded, his voice raw.Dante started the engine and pulled away from the maintenance road, leaving the dark silhouette of the warehouse behind. In the rearview mirror, he could see the other security vehicles falling into formation, their headlights cutting through the night."

  • The love that killed me, The Billionaire who saved me    50

    Diego stood in the hallway, his posture rigid, the initial terror of Jane’s disappearance giving way to frustration and a sharp, brittle anger. He looked at the faces of the staff, his family, who were all gathered and awaiting his command.“Is it every time we will be looking for Jane?” Diego demanded, his voice dangerously low. “If I should get angry now, you’d all say that I am overreacting again.”Ma'am Rose stepped forward immediately, her expression contrite and deeply apologetic. “I’m so sorry for our negligence, sir. We should have ensured the gate was secure and that she was accompanied, regardless of her intentions.”Diego only nodded once, his eyes already focused on the next move. He didn't have time for blame; he only had time to act. Dante and Jullie had already grabbed the keys, preparing for the search.Jane’s PerspectiveJane walked swiftly down the maintenance road, the rough gravel biting at the soles of her casual shoes. The darkness was thick, broken only by the t

  • The love that killed me, The Billionaire who saved me    48

    Diego was already turning toward the door, his mind clearly focused on Jane, but he paused, looking back at Dante and Jullie."Don't forget what I said about not letting Jane know about this," Diego reminded them, his expression serious."Okay, sir," they both responded in unison."But, sir," Dante called out, catching Diego’s attention before he could leave. "For the fact that Daniel's driver's name is also John—what should we do about it? It could cause confusion in the reports."Diego smiled, a small, amused quirk of his lips. "Is that what is bothering you now? Everyone has their right to whatever name they want." He chuckled lightly. "Okay, since you are so bothered, let's call him by his full name, Johnathan. Is that okay with you?""Yes, sir," Dante replied, satisfied with the solution."Now, if you will excuse me, I don't want to keep my princess waiting."Diego turned and walked out of the study. Dante and Jullie looked at each other and smiled, sharing a moment of quiet amus

  • The love that killed me, The Billionaire who saved me    47

    Jane settled against him, letting out her breath slowly. "Okay, babe."Meanwhile, Dante and Jullie walked down the hallway toward the study. The brief romantic intermission had given them time to compose themselves and organize their thoughts."Do you think they noticed the tension between us?" Jullie whispered as they walked. "Jane was definitely pushing for answers.""They're too focused on their own world to notice much else right now," Dante replied, running a hand over the polished banister of the staircase. "Besides, she’s right. We need to figure things out, not delay.""I know," Jullie admitted. "But what Roman said is heavy, Dante. It's not something we can just casually discuss."They reached the door to Diego's private study. Dante paused, his hand hovering over the handle. He turned to Jullie."I need to tell him about the evidence and the car crash first. Then I'll bring up Roman's theory about my past, but only the bare minimum. I don't want to distract him from Daniel r

  • The love that killed me, The Billionaire who saved me    46

    Dante guided the car onto the highway, the tires humming softly against the asphalt. The memory of the confrontation with Daniel Creswell was still fresh, and the business card Jullie had placed in Daniel's pocket felt like a small, satisfying victory."Why did Daniel Creswell pretend not to remember you?" Dante asked, glancing at Jullie. He found the act odd for a politician who typically had a sharp memory for social contacts.Jullie offered a wry smile, shrugging off the slight. "I don't really care about that for real. What bothers and pains me is the fact that I didn't get to see Lucy in that little opportunity.""She was in the car but refused to come out," Dante confirmed. "John, the driver, had to deal with the immediate aftermath while Daniel came out to try and flex his authority.""Yeah, I noticed," Jullie said, resting her arm on the center console. "It means she's still too scared to face me, or Daniel wants to keep her hidden until they execute whatever scheme they have

  • The love that killed me, The Billionaire who saved me    45

    :Daniel Creswell sat forward in his chair, his fingers drumming a sharp, insistent rhythm on the polished mahogany desk. The tension in the office was thick, hanging heavy between him and Lucy.“Lucy, it’s been days since we activated our plans. Why are we not getting any feedbacks?” His voice was sharp, edged with frustration and impatience.Lucy stood opposite him, fidgeting slightly. She smoothed the material of her blouse with one hand, her eyes fixed on the floor. “I don’t think she bought what I had to say. I don’t think she believed me.” Her voice was laced with disappointment. “I never thought six years would change Jane this much. She used to be so gullible and all that, so easy to manipulate.”Daniel leaned back, a sneer twisting his lips. “She still is, but she has someone powerful backing her now.” He dismissed Lucy’s concern with a wave of his hand. “If she can’t or won’t help us, we should try and put a hold to their marriage. We should go public. At least this will hel

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