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Chapter Twelve: The Unseen Storm
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Sophia hesitated outside Adrian’s study, her fingers poised just above the heavy wooden door. The past few days had brought them closer, yet she still found herself second-guessing whether she could approach him with personal matters. But this wasn’t something she could avoid. Taking a deep breath, she knocked softly.“Come in,” Adrian’s voice called out from within.She stepped inside, finding him seated at his desk, his sharp features illuminated by the soft glow of the desk lamp. He glanced up, his eyes momentarily softening as they met hers.“Sophia,” he said, setting down the document he had been reading. “Is everything alright?”“I need to ask you something,” she began, clasping her hands nervously. “It’s about my mother. She’s not been well, and I’d like to visit her. But I wanted to check with you first. I know things have been tense with the situation at the company, and I didn’t want to leave without letting you know.”Adrian leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadab
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Sophia stepped into Blackwood Manor, the warmth of her visit to her parents lingering in her heart. Yet as the grand doors closed behind them, she couldn’t ignore the shift in Adrian’s demeanor. The tenderness he’d shown during their time with her family seemed to retreat behind his usual stoicism.Adrian moved ahead of her, his steps purposeful as they echoed against the marble floor. He paused at the base of the grand staircase, glancing back at her. “Sophia,” he said, his voice measured. “There’s something I need to attend to in my study. I won’t keep you long.”“Of course,” she replied, her curiosity piqued by his abrupt shift.He nodded and ascended the stairs, leaving her standing in the quiet expanse of the manor. Sophia sighed, removing her coat and handing it to Mrs. Langley, who greeted her with a warm smile.“Everything alright, dear?” the housekeeper asked gently.Sophia nodded, though uncertainty flickered in her chest. “I think so. It’s just been... a long day.”Mrs. Lan
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The first rays of dawn cast a golden glow over the Blackwood Manor as Adrian and Sophia stood together on the balcony. The silence between them was comfortable, but Sophia's mind churned with the weight of Adrian’s revelations.When they finally stepped back inside, Adrian glanced at the clock. “I have an early meeting,” he said, his tone resigned. “But I’ll keep my phone on in case you need anything.”Sophia nodded, her gaze lingering on him as he prepared to leave. “Be careful,” she said softly, a flicker of worry in her voice.Adrian smiled faintly. “Always.”With that, he left the room, leaving Sophia alone with her thoughts. She paced the length of their bedroom, replaying their conversation about Lauren. The idea of betrayal still gnawed at her, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the story than met the eye.She resolved to speak with Lauren herself. If anyone could provide clarity, it was the woman who had been Adrian’s right hand for years.---Sophia fou
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The morning unfolded in an atmosphere of tense anticipation. Every sound seemed amplified—the distant hum of voices from the staff, the faint creak of the manor’s old wooden floors. Sophia sat beside Adrian in the dining room, her fingers nervously tracing the edge of her teacup. Across from her, Adrian was unusually quiet, his sharp gaze betraying the storm of emotions simmering beneath his composed exterior.“Do they have everything they need to confirm the source?” Sophia finally asked, breaking the silence.Adrian nodded, his jaw tightening. “The messages were traced to an account linked to someone in the manor. I’ll have answers by the end of the day.”Sophia swallowed hard. She wanted to offer words of comfort, but the uncertainty looming over them left her grasping for the right thing to say. Instead, she reached for Adrian’s hand, squeezing it gently.He looked at her then, his expression softening. “Whatever happens, I need you to stay out of this. It’s not your fight.”“It i
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The evening air was crisp, carrying the scent of blooming jasmine from the gardens below. Adrian and Sophia lingered on the balcony, wrapped in a rare moment of peace. The ordeal with Gregory Hill had been resolved, but an uneasy feeling still simmered in Sophia’s chest.“Gregory might have been the traitor,” she said softly, her gaze fixed on the dark horizon. “But what if he wasn’t acting alone?”Adrian tensed beside her, his arm tightening around her waist. “We’ve already rooted out the leak, Sophia. Gregory confessed under questioning. He admitted to everything.”“I know,” she replied, tilting her head to look at him. “But doesn’t it seem too simple? Someone like Gregory wouldn’t have the resources to pull off something like this on his own. What if there’s more to the story?”Adrian studied her for a long moment before exhaling heavily. “You’re not wrong. It’s possible there’s a larger game at play. I’ll have Harris dig deeper.”Sophia nodded, her unease momentarily quelled. But
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Adrian’s words lingered in the air like a storm cloud, heavy and foreboding. Sophia stared at him, her heart pounding in her chest. Harris had been attacked? The implications were terrifying. This wasn’t just about business anymore—it was personal.“What do we do?” she asked, her voice trembling despite her effort to stay calm.Adrian crossed the room, his movements deliberate as he ran a hand through his hair. His jaw was tight, his gaze fixed on the floor. “We don’t panic,” he said firmly. “That’s what they want. I’ll double security, and we’ll figure out who’s behind this.”Sophia swallowed hard. “And Harris? Is he—”“He’s alive,” Adrian interrupted, his tone clipped. “But barely. He’s in the hospital now, under guard.”The weight of his words settled over her, each syllable a reminder of how precarious their situation had become. Whoever had attacked Harris wasn’t just trying to send a message—they were escalating.“I want to see him,” Sophia said suddenly.Adrian looked at her sh
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Adrian’s words echoed in Sophia’s mind, the gravity of the situation sinking in. “They’re coming for you, and I won’t let them take you.”She stared at him, the rock and note trembling in his hands. The room felt colder, the shadows stretching longer as if the very walls were conspiring to heighten the tension.“What do we do now?” she whispered, her voice barely audible over the pounding of her heart.Adrian’s jaw tightened, his eyes blazing with resolve. “We fight back,” he said firmly. “But first, we ensure your safety.”“I’m not running away,” she said, her voice steadier than she expected.“This isn’t about running,” Adrian said, his tone sharp but laced with concern. “It’s about buying us time. If they think you’re vulnerable, they’ll use you to get to me. I can’t let that happen.”Before she could argue, he pulled out his phone and made a quick call. His voice was clipped and commanding as he gave orders to his security team. When he hung up, he turned to her.“We’re leaving to
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Sophia's screams echoed through the desolate warehouse as the man dragged her deeper into the shadows. The sharp, acrid smell of smoke clung to the air, a cruel reminder of the explosion that had separated her from Adrian. Her heart pounded wildly, each beat a desperate call for help.“Let me go!” she yelled, struggling against the iron grip of her captor.“Quiet,” the man growled, his voice low and menacing. “You don’t want to make this worse for yourself.”Sophia bit back a retort, her mind racing for a way out. Panic threatened to overwhelm her, but she clung to the faint hope that Adrian was still alive, that he would come for her.They emerged into a small, dimly lit room at the back of the warehouse. The man shoved her onto a cold metal chair and bound her hands tightly behind her back. She winced as the rope bit into her wrists.“You’re making a big mistake,” she said, forcing steel into her voice. “Adrian will find me. And when he does—”The man cut her off with a harsh laugh.
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