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Chapter 51 The calm before the storm

Ella voiced out her doubt. “Don’t worry,” he said, his voice casual but tinged with amusement. “I won’t be following you around like some overprotective parent. I’ll be in a car behind you, with a small team. Lucas won’t even know we’re there.” If that were true, it would make things a lot easier. But Ella wasn’t so sure. Lucas was sharp—too sharp. If he wanted to pick up on Leo’s trail, she doubted anyone could stop him. She crossed her arms, her expression skeptical. “Leo, you do realize that Lucas isn’t the kind of person you can just sneak up on, right?” Leo’s grin widened, and he leaned forward. “Ella, don’t underestimate me. I’m not just some doctor, you know. I’m also the third young master of the richest family in the city. I’ve got resources—and people—who are trained for this kind of thing.” Ella blinked. “Wait, what?” Leo laughed at her stunned expression. “Oh, did I forget to mention that? My bad. Anyway, the guys I’ve hired are top-tier. Ex-special forces. A
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Chapter 52 The cemetery Chronicles

"I'm fine."Ella’s voice was flat, and her expression matched. She opened the car door and slid into the back seat without another word.Lucas followed, but instead of his usual smooth-talking self, he stayed oddly quiet. He looked like he wanted to say something, but thought better of it. After all, today wasn’t just any day—it was her father’s death anniversary. A heavy day. Even Lucas, in all his calculated charm, seemed to sense that pushing her would be a bad idea.So, the car rolled out of the driveway in silence.The driver, professional as ever, focused on the road. No small talk, no radio, just the hum of the car and the occasional sound of Ella shifting in her seat. The Western Suburb Cemetery—Fairfield's quietest corner—was an hour's drive away. An hour of silence. Lucas stared out the window, his mind a million miles away, while Ella clutched the bouquet in her lap, lost in her own thoughts.She wasn’t sure what to expect today. Lucas wasn’t exactly known for his sent
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Chapter 53 Trouble in Broad daylight

Ella said nothing, but in that moment, it felt like she’d said everything.Lucas’ expression was unreadable, his dark eyes holding a mix of emotions. With a soft sigh, he finally broke the silence. “Forget it. Lila, just pretend I’m sick or something. Let’s go. Get in the car.”The cemetery's eerie calmness lingered as they walked to the parking lot. Lucas stepped into the black Bentley, his movements deliberate, while Ella hesitated for a split second before carefully getting in after him.Lucas glanced at her, noting her unusually cautious demeanor. She reminded him of a startled deer—calm on the surface, but one wrong move and she’d bolt.“Lila,” Lucas said, tilting his head slightly. “Are you looking for someone?”His words made her freeze, but she quickly masked her surprise. “Mr. Lucas, you’re overthinking. This is my first time here, and, as you said, this place is practically deserted. Who could I possibly find here? The ghosts?”Lucas chuckled, a low sound that sent a shive
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Chapter 54 Danger and a dash of charm

Ella tried her best to suppress the turmoil in her heart as she spoke to Lucas, her voice as steady as she could manage, "Mr. Lucas, you can let go now. I’m not that fragile."Lucas hesitated, his brows furrowed with concern, but eventually released his grip.As Ella opened her eyes, her gaze immediately landed on the crumpled figure of a man sprawled less than a meter away. He looked like he’d been through a blender, and if Ella hadn’t spent a couple of years toughing it out in Westvale, she might’ve lost her breakfast right then and there.Even so, her face paled.It wasn’t the sight of the man that disturbed her most—it was the realization that he’d landed exactly where she’d been standing just moments earlier.If Lucas hadn’t yanked her away in time, she’d be the one lying there—or worse.The crowd around them began to buzz like bees in a hive, some tending to the injured man, others whispering among themselves.“Hey, isn’t that Lila from the Kane family?”“Oh, it is! Someone shou
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Chapter 55 Cared about him

The emergency room’s fluorescent lights buzzed faintly, casting an odd glow over Ella’s pale face. She sat there with her leg stretched out awkwardly, glass shards poking into her calf like cruel reminders of what just went down. The doctor had just suggested local anesthesia to remove them, but Ella shook her head like it was no big deal. "It's fine," she said through gritted teeth, her voice as steady as a rock. "Just get it over with." The doctor raised an eyebrow but didn’t argue. For the next half hour, he painstakingly picked out every last shard under an optical microscope. Ella clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. She refused to flinch. Pain? Please. That was nothing compared to the mess her life had become. Finally, her leg was bandaged up, and she limped off the bed. Mrs. Kane, her mom, was there in a flash. “Lila, honey, you need to go check on Lucas next door. He had way more glass in him!” Ella hesitated. “Mom… they’re probably still working
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Chapter 56 Paid to murder her

Ella glanced at Lucas, who sat there looking infuriatingly calm while she struggled to keep her emotions in check. Her lips pressed into a thin line as her irritation grew. He, of all people, had no right to look so smug, especially after his morning antics. Lucas, on the other hand, was in an unexpectedly good mood. Since this morning, Ella had been avoiding him like he was some kind of walking hazard, her every action tinged with caution and unease. He could understand the trauma tied to the events of six years ago, but that didn’t mean her behavior didn’t sting. Seeing her snap at him now felt oddly refreshing—a sign that the cool, composed Ella was starting to crack under his relentless teasing. He grinned, leaning back against the bed. “I was just joking, Secretary Kane. Surely you’re not going to hold a grudge over something so trivial?” Ella’s glare was ice-cold, her disdain so palpable it practically hung in the air. She didn’t bother dignifying his words with a
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Chapter 57 It was planned all along!

"Well," Matt began, rubbing his temples, "according to the surveillance footage from the residential area, Tony stood on the balcony for at least three to four minutes. Just staring down. The entire time. There was no one below until... well, until you showed up, Lila." Lila blinked, her stomach tightening. She didn’t like where this was going. "That’s when," Matt continued, his voice grim, "he suddenly decided to climb over the railing and jump. Right as you were walking through." The room went silent. The kind of heavy silence where everyone avoids eye contact because, well, what the hell do you even say to that? "So, what you’re saying is," Mr. Kane interjected, his face as stone-cold serious as ever, "Tony wasn’t just trying to kill himself—he was aiming for Lila? That’s insane! She doesn’t even know the guy!" "Not exactly what I said," Matt replied cautiously, though his tone carried that but also kinda what I said vibe. "We can’t be sure of his mindset. He’s dead, after al
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Chapter 58 Mr. Lopez

Ella couldn't help but shiver as she mulled over everything that had happened in the past few days. A nagging thought kept swirling in her mind: What if Lucas knows the truth? It would all make sense, wouldn’t it? First, he’d try to gain her trust. Then, he’d charm Kai and Kaia, inching his way into their hearts. And once the kids were firmly on his side? Boom. He’d strike—taking the kids away and tossing her aside like yesterday’s leftovers. She shook her head, trying to dismiss the idea. No, no, I’m overthinking. After all, hadn’t Leo reassured her that Lucas didn’t suspect the truth? He hadn’t mentioned the kids or given her any weird vibes recently. Still, a small voice in her head whispered, But what if you’re wrong? Ella decided she’d keep a close eye on Lucas from now on. No need to jump to conclusions...yet. --- Later that afternoon, Jenna barged into Ella’s place like a whirlwind. “Okay, Ella, seriously. Can we just stay away from Lucas Montgomery? Every t
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Chapter 59 The devil in him might asked her to go to work

Lucas Montgomery frowned slightly, caught off guard by what was just said to him. He had expected a lot of things—but not this.The last time they were in the office, when his mother and Amy, barged in, causing chaos, he had wanted to explain everything to Ella. But, as always, Ella had shut him down before he could get a word in. She was like that—emotional, guarded, and... well, complicated.Aaron had even warned him about Ella's post-traumatic stress disorder. It was why Lucas had taken her to the graveyard yesterday, carefully avoiding any mention of the fire from six years ago.Now, though, he found himself staring at Matt, silent for a few seconds, before abruptly shifting the conversation. “How long until Frank’s execution date?”Matt looked stunnedThat name. It hadn’t crossed his mind in over a year. For a second, it sounded foreign even to him. But as the memory resurfaced, so did the rage. Frank, The man he had personally dragged to court. The man he watched being sente
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Chapter 60 Life as a cat isn't easy

Fortunately, Lucas wasn’t completely out of his mind.While Ella was busy with her smug tone of voice, Lucas was taking it all in stride. Instead of getting angry, he found her antics surprisingly amusing. A smile tugged at his lips as he sent her a voice message:“Secretary Kane is so dedicated to her job. I can’t wait to poach her.”As he waited for Ella’s reply, Lucas cooperated with the nurse to take his temperature.The nurse, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation (purely professional curiosity, of course), kept a calm face but was inwardly screaming. What’s going on here?!She had hit the gossip jackpot. When Lucas was rushed in after saving Ella, she already had suspicions. And now, hearing their oddly casual back-and-forth, her inner drama-watching self was convinced: This isn’t just boss and secretary—this is something else.Think about it—what kind of secretary talks so smugly to her boss? And what kind of boss just… takes it?“Mr. Montgomery, your temperature
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