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The early morning light was barely beginning to seep through the canopy of trees as Sophia, Ethan, and Oliver pressed forward, deeper into the forest. The air was thick with humidity, the scent of wet earth and pine surrounding them. Each step was a reminder of how perilously close they had come to being captured. But their short-lived reprieve was over, and the clock was ticking.Sophia’s body ached with exhaustion, her ankle a constant throb of pain. She hadn’t had the luxury of checking it, but she knew it was worse than she let on. Still, she kept moving. She had no choice. Their pace was slow—too slow—but Oliver, still limping from the injuries he’d sustained during the waterfall plunge, could barely keep up.“We can’t keep this up,” Oliver muttered through gritted teeth, his face pale and drawn. “Not like this.”He was right. They had no supplies, no real direction, and Victoria’s men were undoubtedly combing the area. The forest felt like a trap now—any wrong turn could lead th
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Ethan’s eyes never left Damien as he stepped further into the cabin. The tension in the small space was suffocating, and Sophia felt it pressing down on her, making it harder to breathe. Damien stood there, calm and collected, as if he had all the time in the world. His casual demeanor only made the situation feel more dangerous. “What makes you think we need you?” Ethan asked, his voice hard, barely masking the disdain.Damien raised an eyebrow, his smile widening slightly. “Oh, I know you do. Victoria isn’t just coming for you, Ethan. She’s coming for everything. She’s stronger now—more ruthless. If you think you can outmaneuver her with the same old tricks, you’ll be dead before you even realize you’ve lost.”Sophia felt the weight of Damien’s words, even though she wasn’t sure she fully trusted him. Victoria was powerful and cunning, yes, but there was something in Damien’s voice—something that made her skin crawl. He wasn’t just offering help. There was a deeper game being playe
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The night pressed heavily against the windows of the cabin, the quiet wilderness outside contrasting starkly with the storm brewing within. After their brief moment of intimacy, Sophia and Ethan sat across from each other, a small fire crackling between them. The warmth from the flames did little to thaw the icy tension in the room.Ethan stared into the fire, his mind racing with the weight of their situation. "Damien's right about one thing," he said finally, breaking the silence. "We can't outmaneuver Victoria by playing her game. We have to change the rules."Sophia looked up from where she had been lost in thought. "What do you mean?""Victoria's strength comes from the shadows. She thrives on secrecy, manipulation, and fear. But if we expose her, if we shine a light on everything she's done, her power crumbles."Sophia considered his words. "But that means we need proof—irrefutable evidence that she can't deny or spin. And we have to find it before she realizes what we're doing.
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Sophia paced the length of the penthouse, the tension gnawing at her insides like a relentless predator. Ethan was seated at the table, his eyes fixed on the documents spread out before him, but she could tell that his mind was elsewhere—likely racing with the same thoughts that plagued her own.It was nearing dusk, and with it came the sense of impending finality. They had spent the entire day meticulously planning their next move, making calls to trusted allies, and ensuring that everything was in place for tonight’s operation. Yet, despite their careful preparation, the gnawing unease refused to dissipate.Oliver, who had remained uncharacteristically quiet throughout the day, finally spoke up. “You two need to take a break. We’ve been at this for hours, and it’s starting to show.”Sophia stopped pacing and turned to face him, her eyes tired but determined. “We can’t afford to take a break, Oliver. Not now. If we miss our window—”“I know,” Oliver interrupted gently, his voice calm
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The cold night air bit into Sophia’s skin as she led Lily out of the house and toward the car. Ethan and Oliver were already outside, the unknown man pinned to the ground beneath Ethan’s knee. The man’s face was twisted in pain, but he wasn’t putting up much of a fight anymore.“Sophia, get Lily in the car,” Ethan commanded, his voice steady but laced with urgency. “Oliver and I will deal with him.”Sophia didn’t argue. She could see the danger in the situation, and she needed to prioritize Lily’s safety above all else. She guided Lily to the car, helping her into the back seat before sliding in beside her.Lily was still trembling, her eyes wide with fear as she watched the scene unfold outside. “Who is that man, Sophia? Why was he watching me?”Sophia wrapped an arm around her sister, trying to soothe her despite the turmoil raging inside her. “I don’t know yet, but we’re going to find out. You’re safe now, Lily. I won’t let anyone hurt you.”As she spoke, she kept her eyes on Ethan
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