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The gentle warmth of Alex’s touch stirred Klarisse from her slumber. His fingers brushed against her forehead, checking for any lingering fever. Her heart raced, but she kept her breathing steady, her eyes firmly shut as if still caught in the grips of sleep. She wasn’t ready to face him, not yet—not after last night.The silence in the room was deafening. Alex’s movements were careful, deliberate, as if afraid to disturb her. He smoothed the blanket over her and adjusted the pillow under her head with a tenderness that sent a wave of conflicting emotions crashing over her. Klarisse’s mind replayed every moment of the night before—the kisses, the emotions they had both struggled to suppress, and the undeniable connection that had sparked between them.But now, in the stark light of day, she didn’t know how to face it—or him.She heard Alex sigh quietly, his weight shifting on the edge of the bed. He wasn’t rushing her awake. Instead, he seemed content to sit there, his presence a reas
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The golden hues of the afternoon sun filtered through the sheer curtains of the master bedroom. Klarisse sat up in bed, her strength returning after days of Alex’s diligent care. She watched him move about the room, folding a spare blanket he had draped over a chair earlier. His movements were calm and deliberate, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her. Klarisse had made up her mind. If there was ever a time to be honest with Alex, it was now. He had been open with her about Maxine, laying his heart bare despite the awkwardness it might have caused. She owed him the same level of honesty. “Alex,” Klarisse began, her voice soft but steady. Alex looked up, his brows knitting slightly in concern. “What is it? Do you need something?” Klarisse shook her head, clasping her hands together to steady her nerves. “No, I’m fine. I just… I need to tell you something. It’s important.” He hesitated for a moment before nodding, crossing the room to sit on the edge of
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The bustling aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversations greeted Klarisse as she stepped into her café. The familiarity of the space was comforting, but her thoughts were anything but calm. She had been away for too long, first because of Alex’s disappearance, then her illness, and now, everything that had happened between them loomed over her like a heavy cloud. “Allie!” Klarisse called out as she spotted her friend behind the counter, arranging the pastry display. Allie’s head shot up, her face lighting up with a mixture of relief and teasing curiosity. “Klarisse! You’re finally back. And… looking a little too radiant for someone who’s supposed to be recovering.” Klarisse blushed, brushing off the comment as she joined Allie behind the counter. “I’m fine now. But can we talk? Privately?” Allie arched an eyebrow, her smirk growing wider. “Oh, this sounds juicy. Let me grab us some coffee and clear my schedule for a ‘Best Friend Emergency.’” Moments later, th
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The morning sunlight streamed through the grand windows of the Robinson estate’s dining room, casting a warm glow on the table set with an elegant breakfast spread. Alex and Klarisse sat side by side, their movements relaxed yet subtly attuned to each other. The previous night’s intimacy had left them both with a renewed sense of connection, and it showed in their every glance and gesture. Angela Robinson observed them from across the table, her sharp eyes flicking between her son and daughter-in-law. She had always been perceptive, and this morning, she couldn't ignore the shift in their dynamic. Alex, who usually kept his interactions with Klarisse polite but distant, now seemed attentive and engaged. Klarisse, on the other hand, appeared more at ease, her usual reserved demeanor replaced by a quiet confidence. As Bronson Robinson buttered his toast, he too noticed the subtle change. “You two seem...different this morning,” he remarked with a small smile, his tone laced with curi
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The grand hall of the old Venetian villa bore the weight of generations. Marble pillars cast long shadows across the ornate floor as whispers rose and fell beneath the chandelier’s crystal glow. Seated around the long obsidian table were the most powerful leaders of the criminal underworld—an uneasy gathering of legacy, power, and lingering tension.The air was thick with quiet anticipation. The Robinsons. The Fowls. The Czerkovs. The Valens. The Santori Syndicate. These were the names that commanded fear and respect in both the legal and illegal realms of global enterprise. But now, with Luca Marconi gone and the balance of power shaken, this gathering held more at stake than ever.The seat at the head of the table remained empty.Bronson Robinson sat stone-faced near the center, with Alan Fowl seated beside him. Both patriarchs bore the weariness of recent weeks—nearly losing their children, their grandchildren, and decades of carefully held alliances. Klarisse was still recovering,
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**“Alex!”** Klarisse’s scream echoed through the cold, dimly lit room, her voice trembling with desperation. Her heart was pounding so violently that it felt as if it would burst from her chest. Her vision blurred, her body weak from exhaustion and despair. **“Alex…”** Her knees gave out. **She collapsed.** **“Boss, what are we going to do with her?”** One of Luca’s henchmen stood over Klarisse’s motionless body. His voice held no compassion. Just cold indifference. Luca Marconi stood nearby, watching with amusement as Klarisse’s body lay slumped on the floor. **“Leave her.”** Luca’s lips twisted into a cruel smirk, his eyes gleaming with malice. **“She’s not going anywhere.”** **“Let her stew in her misery.”** **“Alex…”** Luca chuckled softly, swirling a glass of wine in his hand, savoring the unfolding tragedy like a fine vintage. **“You have no idea, Alexander.”** His voice was laced with venom. **“You chose to save your ex… over your wife.”** **“What a wonderf
