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Adrian's POV"He's recovering quite fast. We need to give him a few more days to regain strength," Torres replied, his tone full of caution.I frowned deeply. "We don't have a few more days.""I'm sorry, Mr. Ortega, but he can't be moved. It's too dangerous, and he's highly sedated so he's been sleeping a lot too," Torres warned. "We can actually keep searching for more clues while he's resting.""We've been searching for clues for over a week now," I snarled. "We need another strategy.""I have an idea," Miguel chipped in, and Torres and I looked at him."What's that?" I inquired.Miguel sighed. "Don't get angry with me, Adrian. The truth is I still think it's too early to trust Gabriel. We should probe him further.""We can't. Any further probing will send him to his early grave," Torres disagreed."I know, but there's another way we can do this," Miguel insisted, his eyes fixed on Torres. "Have you checked his house? What about his wife? Have you brought her in for questioning?"To
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Christina's POV"I want him to marry me," I blurted out and once it was out, I didn't regret it.Luisa scoffed. "You think he'll divorce his wife for you?" she asked scornfully.I nodded. "Yes, he will. I'll find a way to take her out of the picture."A throaty chuckle escaped Luisa's lips. "I doubt that. You're just imagining things. What makes you think you're the only woman that interests him? Do you know the things that have been happening behind your back?"My frown deepened as doubt crept in, mixing with the ambition that had driven me all this time. "What are you talking about?"Luisa glanced around to be certain no one was watching. She reverted her gaze to me and lowered her voice, accentuating the gravity of her words. "The boss has had women around him for the past few months to satisfy his needs. He's probably keeping you because he's using you to do his dirty work.""What the hell does that mean?" I snapped, my heart racing."Exactly what it means," Luisa shot back, fallin
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Christina's POV"What's going on here?" I asked, fear creeping into my heart.Sarah stood up and walked up to me with an evil smirk."You heard me. I said we're not done talking yet," she uttered coldly and grabbed my chin, her nails digging into my skin. It sent a sharp jolt of pain up my face but I masked it with a defiant glare. "Now, tell me. For how long were you intending to fool me?"I swallowed hard. "I don't know what you're talking about," I replied trying to control the tremor in my voice."Ugh... Don't play dumb with me," Sarah hissed, her tone full of disdain as she leaned closer until her icy breath brushed my cheek. "I know you've been having an affair with my husband for the past two years."My stomach dropped, and for a split second, the world tilted. She knows. What? So, Luisa was right. No, I could not admit to it; at least, not yet."You.. you must be mistaken, Sarah," I stuttered. "I'm just Mr. Lionel's employee. Why will I have an affair with him? We're friends
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Adrian's POV"I knew it! Miguel stated as soon as I was done explaining how I found Joyce's bracelet under some files.I couldn't even explain my emotions at that moment. Was I angry or disappointed? I couldn't tell, but I was sure of one feeling - I wanted to tear the bastard into shreds and feed him to the dogs on the streets."It's quite strange to have found this here," Torres stated with a frown. "I mean, how can he still hide the truth after the immense torture?""Obsession is dangerous, Detective," Miguel replied. "It must have turned him into a monster."Torres sighed deeply. "I'm still confused. Something just doesn't add up."I felt the same way. I couldn't explain why I was unconvinced by the evidence. A part of me wanted to hear his explanation, but my loneliness and desperation were slowly turning into rage with every passing second."What do you say, Mr. Ortega?" Torres questioned. "Should we continue searching?"I considered for a moment before replying. "Miguel should
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LIONEL'S POV "What has Adrian been up to lately?" I questioned, my eye fixed on the young man kneeling before me. He was a spy I had assigned to keep an eye on the sneaky Adrian for me. "Nothing much, boss," He replied. "He's been to Natalia's husband's house today, but I'm pretty sure they didn't find anything." Hearing that, I frowned deeply. "What makes you so sure? Did you check the house yourself before and after the search?" "No, I didn't." He shook his head. "But it didn't look like they got anything important. Our plant at the police station mentioned something. He said Mr. Ortega still suspects Gabriel. Right now, we have nothing to worry about." "Hmph... That's not enough assurance. We need more solid proof, " I stated, my tone laced with skepticism. "Is Natalia back?" "Yes, she is," He replied. "She's taking a tour of the basement." "A tour?" I chuckled. "Tell her her presence is demanded." As I watched him hurry away, I couldn't help but wonder why she decided to t
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Adrian's POV"Miguel, stay here and keep searching the footage for other clues," I suggested. "Torres and I will go to the mansion again."Immediately, we packed up and left for the mansion. We also took the two officers with us along.During the ride, I kept tapping my feet and rubbing my sweaty palms together. I was fed up with making assumptions that only ended up being wrong. The taste of regret was bitter.I glanced out the window, the scenery a blur as my thoughts spiraled. I had come so close to ending an innocent man’s life because of my negligence. The guilt was suffocating."You shouldn't let this thing bother you," Torres stated cautiously, snapping me out of my thoughts. "I've been there before. I mean I blamed my wife for my child's death, but turns out I was the one who caused it. I've lived with that scar my whole life, but we've learned to live with it."I was taken aback by his story, but I kind of found some comfort in it.“That... must’ve been hard,” I murmured, uns
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LIONEL'S POV"Christina," I called out walking towards her, my nose twitching in disgust.The stench of blood was quite strong. Cuts and burns marred her once flawless skin, painting a grotesque picture of Sarah’s handiwork. Sarah had gone beyond the norms. I needed to teach her a lesson and set some boundaries. I understood I wasn't faithful, but this act was inhumane. "Christina," I called again, but still got no response.I picked up her wrist with my left arm and checked her pulse. Oh my God, it was so weak that I could hardly feel a thing.I grabbed her bloody chin to see her face clearly. Her swollen eyes were tightly shut, and blood streaked her cheeks. Her lips, cracked and pale, barely moved and I couldn't even feel air coming out of her nostrils."Christina," I called for the last time, and she stirred but her eyes remained shut.I turned sharply and barked. "Hey! Who’s outside? Someone get in here NOW!"Instantly, two men rushed in guns drawn as if ready for a fight. Their
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Gabriel's POVFor the first time, I saw my life flash before my eyes. I've heard it happen to people, but now, I have experienced it myself. I actually thought he was going to kill me. Initially, I wanted death and could face it if it came, but when my life began to drain away, my survival instinct kicked in and I struggled helplessly.Thankfully, he had let me go and even as I slipped in and out of consciousness, I could see the nurses work quickly to place an oxygen mask on my face. The sterile, clinical smell was almost comforting in contrast to the fear that was suffocating me just moments before.But the fear only lasted briefly until confusion set in. I was baffled as it turned out that Joyce's bracelet, something I had never seen, was in my study. Except for the gifts I'd given her in the past that Natalia had hijacked, I didn't own anything that belonged to Joyce.How had it ended up in my home?I had to think and rethink again to clarify. Only concrete evidence could save me
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Gabriel's POV "The operation was successful," Miguel announced with a sigh of relief, and my heart leaped for joy. "Does that mean they're on their way?" I questioned, my heart beating erratically with a strange mix of joy and dread. Miguel nodded affirmatively. "Yes, they are. The culprits are on their way to the station too. Why do you seem so... uneasy?" "It's nothing," I lied, my voice barely above a whisper. "I guess I'm just so happy that we came out on top." That was a big lie. The truth was I wasn't ready to see them. Not Joyce. Not Adrian. Not even Rafael. The thought of facing them, of seeing Joyce’s eyes—eyes that once held so much love but now only reflected betrayal—made my stomach churn. I wanted to be as far away as possible. Meeting me might ruin her newfound happiness and I didn't want that to happen. I wanted her to be happy while erasing every memory of me in her head. I had caused her so much pain. I had been a shadow cast over her past; I refused to b
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Adrian's POV"We are?" Torres questioned, his face etched with shock as he stared at my computer screen with keen eyes. "How's that even possible?""Story for another day," I said dismissively, looking out the window. "It seems the men I demanded for are on their way. We should head there too.""Wait a minute," Torres raised a finger to stop me. "I think someone is coming heading our way."As if on cue, a shadow emerged from the dimly lit alleyway. Madrileño stepped into view, his dark clothing blending with the night, his tanned skin faintly illuminated by the passing streetlights. His expression was unreadable, but his purposeful stride spoke volumes."Why are you here?" I questioned with much curiosity in my voice and a frown on my face. "I thought we agreed on you leading the men.""I am leading them," Madrileno replied confidently. "I just came to let you know of something so that you can be prepared.""What's that?" I asked, refusing to beat around the bush. "Spill it out, so yo
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Adrian's POV"Then we go after him," I said. "Let's head to the airport now!"Torres nodded, already speaking into the radio.He cocked his gun. "Time to end this."With that, We all rushed back and jumped into the van, peeling off into the night.I picked up the radio and connected to Miguel."Keep us posted. We're heading to the airport now," I stated."If we don't catch up with him now, we won't be able to find Joyce and Rafael," Torres sighed, revealing the bitter truth, his voice laced with discomfort and urgency as he looked out the window. "It might take years to find them if we lose this opportunity.""Positive thoughts and words only, Torres," I scolded, calling him by his name for the first time. I was annoyed with Daniel's close escape. I still hadn't come to terms with the fact that he had betrayed me after so many years of service to Santoria Industries.The fact that he knew everything about Rafael and Joyce meant he had been working with the enemy for years. Who knows?
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Lionel's POV"Ugh... You don't have to be so timid with me. I know what women like you are capable of," I scoffed, hoping for a reaction.Nothing. Absolutely nothing. She jus sat here like a statue. I cast her a side glance.She was sitting next to me with a stiff posture and a face void of any emotions. After my men caught her trying to escape, it was as if an icy shell had formed around her. She hardly spoke and rarely reacted to anything I said or was happening around her. Her questioning had ceased, and I couldn't predict her next move.It was disturbing. I exhaled through my nose, unsatisfied. Was she planning something? Had she truly accepted her fate? The fire in her eyes had become dull and unreadable. Her facial expression was indifferent like she had accepted her fate. I hated it. I wanted her to rebel against me. It was much more pleasurable that way. Her facial expression was indifferent like she had accepted her fate.Save for the small hum of the engine and the regu
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Adrian's POV"You both made mistakes. You're both in the wrong," I rebuked. "You should work on yourselves instead of taking your anger out on each other. Don’t know how you plan to fix this mess, but remember—we’re all in this together. Whether you like it or not, we have a common goal."The room fell to a heavy silence. Gabe let his breath out in a slow hiss as he leaned against the warm sheets of the bed. Madrileño ran a hand over his face, still breathing sharp and unevenly. Part of me did think their little fight was somewhat amusing, but I needed to be the voice of reason here. I had to be the mature one."I'm sorry," Gabriel mumbled. Everyone turned to him in shock. Gabriel was not one to apologize. "I'm sorry I killed your child. I shouldn't blame you for my mistakes. I should have never gotten married to that bitch, and I'm going to keep on regretting it for the rest of my life."Madrileño’s jaw tightened, hands flexed at his sides. His lips parted as if he wanted to argue
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Adrian's POVHaving this innate ability to sense danger, or detect a person's aura, is part of being a shrewd businessman, which not everybody could understand save the people concerned. It was an instinct sired from long years of high-stakes negotiations and betrayals, something that most people just wouldn't understand unless they lived in this world.Gabriel had it. So did I.And right now, every alarm inside me was going off as I watched him stare Madrileño down, his body rigid with restrained fury.The cell's air was thick with unsaid words and stress. Gabriel could already tell something was off with Madrileno. I could sense their mutual hostility suffocating the air between us.Madrileño was standing stiff, his jaw clenched tightly and Gabriel was seated on the edge of his bed with fingers tightly clenched into fists. Well, whatever their issues were could be sorted out after everything had been settled."So what exactly is it you found?" I asked, my expectant gaze fixed on Iva
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Natalia's POV"What the hell is going on in this basement?" I grumbled, walking along the dingy hallway. Since I left Gabriel's mansion, I have gone into hiding, hoping the police wouldn't track me down. Anyway, I was hiding in the basement, but I kept having this feeling that something was going to go wrong.I hadn't seen Christina for days, not even Lionel. I made my way to the room Joyce was always held. My fingers hesitated on the rusted handle, a chill running down my spine.With a sharp push, the door creaked open, the sound cutting through the oppressive silence like a scream. Surprisingly,the chair was empty. Joyce wasn't where she used to be. The ropes used to tie her were dangling on the arms of the chair.“What the...?” I whispered, stepping into the room. My eyes darted around, searching for any sign of her but it was empty. I was stunned. I turned to leave and ended up bumping into someone."Ouch!" We groaned at the same time.I massaged my shoulders and raised my head
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Gabriel's POV"Adrian is an ally now. Learn to respect that" I warned Ivan after Adrian and his friend had left."I know, but I'm finding it hard to do so" Ivan retorted. "Seeing his face reminds me of all the problems we faced in our company.""Those weren't his fault. We weren't competent enough" I explained. "We slacked off, remember?" The guilt gnawed at me, an ever-present reminder that I was part of the problem.Ivan sighed deeply. "Yes, sir. You're right," his gaze drifting towards the floor. "Good. Now, let's focus on finding the password to unlocking this file," I stated, my eyes on the computer.This was the first time I had actually laid a hand on it. She was always so very overprotective where her stuff was concerned, yet one more reason I wouldn't be trusting her anymore. I didn't."Check the hint," Ivan said, interrupting my thoughts.I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "What hint?""The hint below the password box," Ivan replied, tapping the screen with his index finger,
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Joyce's POVThe ride was silent. The fact that he was so clingy, even after I made it obvious that I didn't want him close to me, was so annoying that I wanted to puke. I wanted to be out of that space as soon as possible."When are we getting there?" I questioned with exasperation."When we get there," he replied with a playful smirk, obviously pleased by my discomfort. "Do I irritate you that much? You should get used to my presence because you'll be seeing me for a long time."Thinking about it made my gut churn. I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks, an embarrassing flush of anger and helplessness. I frowned. "What happened to handing me over to Natalia after everything is over?"Lionel leaned back, a calculated look in his eyes. "I'm quite unpredictable when it comes to deals. She broke one of the rules I love dearly," Lionel replied, his tone laced with mockery like that of an evil villain. "Right now, I see no reason why I should keep my own part of the deal."This man was
