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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-One: Ambush in the NightThe penthouse was quiet that evening, a deceptive calm settling over the city skyline. Sofia sat on the balcony, lost in thought as the lights of Abuja glittered in the distance. She couldn’t shake the tension that had gripped her since her meeting with Prince Luca. His warning about factions conspiring against them lingered like a shadow in the back of her mind.Aaron joined her, handing her a glass of wine. “You’ve been quiet since you got back. Something bothering you?”Sofia took a sip, her gaze fixed on the horizon. “Luca’s information has me on edge. If factions within Blackwell’s network are planning something, it won’t be long before they make a move.”Aaron set his glass down on the railing. “Then we hit first. We’ve been too reactive. It’s time we took control of the situation.”“Agreed,” Sofia replied. “Lucas is running a full scan on all of Blackwell’s known associates. If anyone’s plotting against us, we’ll know soon
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Two: A Declaration of WarThe aftermath of the attack left the penthouse in ruins. The heavy shutters retracted as security systems reactivated. Broken glass, scorched walls, and bodies sprawled across the marble floor told the story of the chaos that had unfolded. Emergency lights flickered, casting eerie shadows over the destruction.Aaron and Sofia stood in the center of the wreckage, breathing heavily as the wail of sirens drew closer. Lucas’s voice crackled in their earpieces.“Police are at the perimeter. Emergency response teams will arrive any minute. You’ll need to make this look clean.”“Clean? That’s going to be a challenge,” Aaron muttered, glancing around at the damage. He wiped the blood from his hands with a rag, his face a mask of cold fury.Sofia shook her head and reloaded her pistol, even though the immediate threat was over. Her adrenaline was still spiking, every nerve in her body on high alert. She walked over to one of the survivin
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Three: The First StrikeThe following night, the plan was in motion. Sofia and Aaron stood in an underground parking garage beneath a high-rise, their team gathered around a tactical display set up inside a black SUV. Lucas’s face appeared on a screen as he briefed them from the command center.“Voss’s supply convoy is en route to the port,” Lucas explained. “Three trucks loaded with weapons, escorted by two SUVs full of armed guards. They’re moving through an industrial zone with minimal surveillance. This is your chance to intercept without attracting too much attention.”Aaron nodded, his expression cold and focused. “What’s the timeline?”“Convoy is ten minutes out,” Lucas replied. “We’ve already hacked into their comms and traffic signals. You’ll have full control of their route.”“Good,” Aaron said, turning to the team. “We hit fast and clean. No delays, no mistakes. We need to cripple his operations before he can retaliate.”Sofia adjusted the ear
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Four: The Prince’s Grand GestureThe sun streamed through the tall windows of the penthouse the next morning as Sofia checked her messages. After the successful ambush on Voss’s convoy, she expected more updates from Lucas or even threats from Voss himself. Instead, a different name caught her eye: Luca Arendelle.Curious, she opened the message.“Sofia, I hope you’ll allow me to properly express my appreciation for our recent conversation. Consider this a token of friendship. Let me know when you’re free—I have something special planned for you.”The cryptic message piqued her interest. Prince Luca had been polite and charming during their last meeting, but there had been an underlying intensity in his gaze, a sense that he wanted more than a professional alliance. She glanced toward Aaron, who was on the phone with Lucas, pacing near the balcony as they discussed the next phase of their attack on Voss’s network.Another message came through. This time,
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Five: Bound by Passion and PowerThe gift had left Sofia unsettled, her mind spinning as she returned to the penthouse later that night. She replayed every moment from her evening with Prince Luca—the lavish dinner, his intense gaze as he spoke about trust and power, the private jet now in her name. It wasn’t just a gesture of alliance. It was personal, deeply so. Luca was playing a dangerous game, one that threatened to shake the fragile balance Sofia and Aaron had fought so hard to maintain.She stepped through the doors to the penthouse, her heels clicking softly against the marble floor. Aaron was already there, pacing like a caged predator. His shoulders were tense, his jaw clenched, and the moment he saw her, his eyes darkened with a mix of possessiveness and fury."You're late," he said, his voice low and taut with tension. Sofia removed her earrings, pretending not to notice the sharp edge in his tone. "The meeting ran longer than expected."“M
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Six: Tension Beneath the SurfaceThe sun broke through the blinds, casting streaks of warm light across the room. Sofia stirred in bed, her body still aching pleasantly from the night before. Aaron lay beside her, his arm draped possessively over her waist. For a few fleeting moments, she felt safe, anchored by his presence. But reality loomed heavily in the back of her mind. The war with Garret Voss and Prince Luca’s growing attention complicated everything. Sofia slipped out of bed quietly, careful not to wake Aaron. She wrapped herself in a silk robe and walked to the balcony. The city stretched out before her, gleaming and alive, yet beneath its beauty, dangers lurked in every shadow. Alliances and betrayals were the currency of this world, and Sofia knew that Luca’s intentions went far beyond politics. Her phone buzzed on the nearby table, pulling her from her thoughts. It was a message from Lucas.**Lucas:** *Voss’s associates are already movin
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Seven: Trapped in ShadowSofia’s breath came slow and steady as she stepped deeper into the warehouse, her senses on high alert. The air smelled of rust, oil, and damp wood. A single flickering overhead light buzzed softly, casting eerie shadows against the steel crates stacked in uneven rows.Then she heard it—a footstep.Her grip tightened on her gun.A figure emerged from the darkness, his presence commanding, smug, and utterly dangerous. His tall frame was draped in dark clothing, and his stance was too relaxed, as if he wasn’t the least bit threatened by the gun she had trained on him. That overconfidence made her uneasy. The soft echoes of approaching footsteps confirmed what she already suspected.She wasn’t alone.Her stomach twisted. **It’s a setup.**The man smirked as he took another step forward. "Thought you could sneak in here without anyone noticing, huh?" His voice was rich with arrogance, taunting.Sofia didn’t move. Didn’t flinch."I do
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Eight: Striking FearThe cold night air hit Sofia’s face as she and Aaron exited the warehouse. The distant sound of sirens echoed in the background, but they weren’t concerned. Lucas had orchestrated the scene perfectly—emergency services were redirected to a decoy site across the district. They had all the time they needed to secure their victory.Aaron glanced at Sofia as they walked toward the black SUV waiting for them. His jaw was still clenched, tension radiating off him in waves. Sofia knew that near-death situations like this triggered a primal need in him to protect her, and though she understood his fear, she wasn’t one to back down.“You’re too damn reckless,” Aaron muttered as he opened the door for her.Sofia paused before getting in. “Reckless? I handled myself just fine.”“You were outnumbered, Sofia. I know you can handle yourself, but what if I hadn’t gotten there in time?” His voice was tight with suppressed emotion, his eyes searching
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Nine: The Hunter Becomes the PreyThe next few days passed in a blur of action and strategy. Lucas had spread rumors about Garret Voss’s vulnerability, and the effects were already rippling through his network. Several of his key allies were pulling away, and rival factions were circling like vultures. Sofia and Aaron watched as their trap slowly closed around Voss.“We have him right where we want him,” Lucas reported during a late-night briefing. His face appeared on the large screen in the penthouse office. “His remaining operations are on the defensive. He’s shifting assets to a private compound outside the city. If we act now, we can corner him.”Aaron nodded, his expression grim. “How well-defended is the compound?”“Moderate security,” Lucas replied. “It’s designed more for hiding than fighting. He’s trying to lay low while he regroups.”“Perfect,” Sofia said, her eyes narrowing. “He thinks he can run, but we won’t give him that chance.”Aaron sto
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Chapter One Hundred and Forty: The Power ShiftThe compound lay in ruins behind them. Fires burned in the distance, a testament to the chaos Sofia and Aaron had unleashed. Voss was unconscious, shackled, and loaded into the convoy for extraction. His downfall was now inevitable, and news of it would ripple across his entire network within hours.As Sofia and Aaron drove away from the site, silence settled between them. It wasn’t the tense silence of danger but the quiet before reflection. Sofia leaned her head back against the seat, letting her mind wander. They had finally achieved what they had been fighting for—control.Aaron glanced at her, breaking the silence. “How does it feel, knowing Voss is finished?”“Relieved,” Sofia replied after a moment. “But also… aware. This win puts a target on our backs. His enemies will either fear us or see us as a new threat.”Aaron nodded. “Let them. We’ve shown we’re not to be underestimated.”Lucas’s voice crackled through the comm. “Good work
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