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Chapter 68: The Final Takeover Attempt
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“She’s inside,” Elias said, his voice low and controlled.We stood at the edge of the secluded villa, hidden behind thick palm trees swaying in the salty breeze. The island was breathtakingly beautiful, a stark contrast to the tension simmering between us. I tightened my grip on Elias’s hand, trying to steady my nerves.“You sure about this?” I whispered. “She’s dangerous, Elias. We can’t underestimate her.”He glanced at me, his jaw clenched. “I’m not letting her get away with it, Victoria. Not after everything she’s done to you. To us.”Before I could respond, his phone buzzed. He answered it swiftly. “Cole, are you in position?”“Yes, boss,” Cole's voice crackled through the line. “Perimeter secured. No boats coming or going without us knowing.”“Good. Stay alert.” Elias hung up and looked at me. “Ready?”I nodded, though my heart was racing. We moved silently toward the villa, the sound of waves crashing in the distance masking our footsteps. The place was guarded, but Selene had
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"You're quite brave to show your face here, Selene." My voice cut through the buzz of the room, drawing eyes from every corner of the lavish business summit. Selene's perfectly curated smile faltered, but only for a second before she regained her composure."Victoria, darling," she purred, stepping toward me with a confident sway. "What a surprise to see you here. I thought you'd retired to obscurity after that... unfortunate misunderstanding years ago."Elias’s hand brushed against mine, grounding me. His jaw was clenched, and I could feel the tension radiating off him. He was holding back, but I wasn't sure for how long.I didn't flinch. "Funny you call it a misunderstanding. I call it sabotage."The room fell into a tense silence, the power players of the business world hanging on every word. Cameras from the press circled like vultures, capturing the unfolding drama.Selene's eyes flickered with annoyance, but she kept her tone sweet. "Oh, Victoria. Always the dramatist." She turn
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"Selene, think this through!" I shouted, my voice trembling despite my best efforts to stay calm. The papers in her hand fluttered as she paced near the fireplace, her eyes wild with desperation. "Burning those documents won't fix anything."Her lips curled into a twisted smile. "You think I care about fixing this mess, Victoria? All I want is to make sure no one wins if I can't have it all."Elias stepped forward, his voice steady and commanding. "Selene, drop the papers. We can fix this without anyone else getting hurt."Selene laughed bitterly, waving the documents in the air like a victory flag. "Oh, brother, always the hero. But you're too late." Her gaze flickered between us, calculating. "You've already ruined me by siding with her."I clenched my fists. "This isn't about sides—it's about the truth. You've manipulated Elias, destroyed our marriage, and nearly took down Westbrook Industries. Enough is enough."Her expression darkened. "You don't know the half of it." She jabbed
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"Stay close to me," Elias whispered, his voice low and urgent as we crept through the dimly lit hallway. The faint scent of damp concrete clung to the air, and the tension was palpable. Armed security agents moved ahead of us, their steps swift and calculated. My heart raced, the adrenaline making every sound sharper, every shadow more ominous."I'm not going anywhere without you," I whispered back, gripping his hand tightly. The thought of losing him in this chaos was unbearable.We reached the main door to the vast underground lair Selene had been using to conduct her schemes. The lead agent gave a silent signal, and two men moved to flank the entrance. The rest of us stood ready, nerves stretched taut.Elias's jaw was clenched, his eyes cold and focused. "We end this tonight."The door burst open with a deafening crash. Chaos erupted as armed men on Selene's side fired shots. We ducked behind a thick metal barrier as bullets ricocheted off the walls."Stay down!" Elias ordered, shi
