Novels by Tory Eddy

~Flashback~Noah stared at Hardin’s body sprawled on the kitchen floor, his heart pounding in his chest. The only sound was the distant ticking of the clock, a stark reminder that time was slipping away. Hardin lay motionless, his face pale and breath shallow. Noah’s stomach twisted with a mixture of panic and exhilaration. The man who had always overshadowed him was now vulnerable, and it was all part of his plan.He felt a rush of adrenaline as he knelt beside Hardin, his mind racing. This was the moment he had been waiting for—an opportunity to escape the suffocating grip of his boss. Noah had been planning this for weeks, watching Hardin closely, studying his habits, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And now, with the project launch looming, he had finally taken action.Noah stood up, glancing toward the door, ensuring no one was coming. He needed to move quickly. The chaos would provide cover for his departure. It was time to execute the second part of his plan. He sprint

Dario was sitting in his sleek office, sipping a glass of whiskey when his phone rang. The number was unfamiliar, but something told him to pick up.“Hello?” His voice was smooth, but the sharpness in his tone hinted at impatience.On the other end, a soft, professional voice replied, “Mr. Dario, I’m calling from St. Mark’s Hospital. I thought you’d like to know—Hardin is in a coma. He was poisoned, and his condition is critical.”The nurse’s words hit Dario like a bolt of lightning, but he quickly composed himself, letting a slow grin spread across his face.“Is that so?” he replied calmly, but inside, excitement bubbled up like lava. “Thank you for informing me. I’ll make sure to… send my condolences.”He hung up the phone, staring out of the large office window with a look of satisfaction. Hardin in a coma? It was too perfect, almost like a gift falling into his lap. With Hardin out of the way, nothing would stop him from seizing control.Downing the rest of his whiskey, Dario stoo

Layla stood in the middle of Hardin’s luxurious living room, adjusting her sleek evening dress for what seemed like the hundredth time. She glanced at her watch, impatience growing with every second. The launch event was just around the corner, and Hardin still hadn’t come down from his room.“Where is he?” she muttered under her breath, pacing slightly.She walked to the bottom of the grand staircase and called out, “Hardin? Are you ready? We’re going to be late!”There was no response.Layla frowned, her heartbeat quickening with unease. Hardin was never the type to make people wait, especially not for something as important as his project launch. He should’ve been down by now, dressed to impress like always.After a few moments of silence, she called his name again, louder this time. “Hardin?”Still nothing.A sinking feeling settled in her stomach. Layla’s mind raced with possibilities, but she quickly brushed them aside. He was probably just preoccupied, working on last-minute pr

The afternoon sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm, golden hue over the city as Hardin stood at the edge of the grand event hall, watching his crew make the final preparations for the launch. Everything was coming together—the grand stage had been set, the investors were already buzzing about the project, and Hardin was determined that tonight would be his night.Next to him stood Layla, her brow furrowed as she meticulously reviewed the checklist in her hands. She had been his right-hand throughout this entire process, ensuring every detail was in place. As his secretary, Layla had always kept her emotions in check, but today, even she seemed nervous.“Catering’s done, stage lights are set” Layla muttered as she scanned the list. “Security is doubled, and the guest list is confirmed. What’s left is just the final sound check. I think we’re ready.”Hardin nodded, but the tension in his gut hadn’t loosened. After the sabotage with the cables and discovering the mole in his team, h

The dimly lit bar was quiet except for the low hum of jazz music playing in the background. Jane sat at a small table near the back, her fingers absentmindedly tracing the rim of her wine glass as she waited. The invitation card Hardin had sent her sat on the table in front of her, mocking her with its pristine white edges and elegant calligraphy. She had no intention of going, but it still irked her to receive it.A few minutes later, Dario strode in, his usual confident smirk in place. He spotted Jane instantly and made his way to her, sliding into the seat across from her with a grin. "I got your message. What’s so important that you couldn’t wait until tomorrow?"Jane, without saying a word, flicked the invitation card toward him. Dario raised an eyebrow as he picked it up, his eyes scanning the embossed text. He chuckled, tossing the card back onto the table."Ah, Hardin’s project launch. So, he sent you an invite. What’s the problem?"Jane let out an exasperated sigh and took a

Hardin stood at the head of the table, the tension in the room thick as he waited for everyone to settle in. Layla, Natalie, and Travis all sat around him, their expressions a mix of concern and focus. The events of the day weighed heavily on them, especially after the near-death experience with the chandelier and the sabotage that had already put the project launch at risk.Hardin begins. "I’ve gathered you all here because I believe we have a serious problem on our hands." His voice was steady, but there was a sharp edge to it. "This sabotage—it’s not random. I have reason to suspect that Dario and Karina are behind it.”Layla shifted in her seat, glancing around the room before speaking. "It makes sense. Dario’s been desperate to get ahead, and Karina has a grudge, especially after what happened to her brother. If anyone has a reason to sabotage the launch, it’s them."Natalie, who had been quietly listening, crossed her arms, her journalist instincts kicking in.Natalie nods.

Tessa had to watch her daughter be dressed in a prison uniform, sentenced to life imprisonment and dragged away like a criminal. She knew the scene at the court would forever traumatise her. She was all alone now as she feared if Milan would be after her next. Tessa weakly sits on her couch feeling numb as she looks around her empty house. Her daughter was gone for good. She would never see her ever again. Ella was never coming out of jail. She would spend the rest of her life there and die A tear ran down Mrs. Tessa's cheek as she wondered where she had gone wrong in raising her child. Ella turned out to be a murderer in the end while she married a child trafficker. Her husband had died a clumsy death after he was caught running his illegal business. The sound of the television saying catches Tessa's attention as she hears her name on the news. Her ears perks up and she increases the volume as the news anchor speaks. ‘'A lady called Tessa a famous banker working at Swift way

Milan's bodyguards quickly rush over to Ella grabbing her and tackling her to the ground. “Boss! Boss are you okay?!”Milan had fallen to the ground crouching his stomach tightly as he stares at Ella with blurry eyes. Ella was laughing maniacally as she mouthed some words to Milan but he couldn't hear any of them. All he could hear was a ringing in his ear that didn't stop as his vision started to blur. As Milan watches Ella get held up by his bodyguards he looked at her face and asked himself one question. 'why did I ever meet you?’'was it destiny?’Milan got married to his kidnapper's daughter who turned out to be a psychopath. He chuckled bitterly. He was truly just unlucky. Milan's eyelids give up as he shuts them and frowns into the darkness. …Ariel rushes to the hospital with tears filled in her eyes alongside the Hilton's. “You need to take a deep breath Ariel. You need to calm down”Troy tried to calm his sister down as she cried bitterly. Her eyes had turned red fro

“What? A spy in the company?’Mark nods and shows Milan a picture of a man dressed in glasses and a suit. A chuckles escapes Milan's lips suddenly as he leans back on his seat“Ella. Ella. Ella. She just doesn't ever give up does she?”“Boss. She also made a recent visit to prison to see Daniela and it seemed like they had a long talk”Milan nods taking a sip of his coffee. “They were lovers. It's only natural for her to go see him”Milan let's out a long sigh. “I've had to deal with so much. I won't tolerate dealing with a spy in my company. I'll get rid of him as soon as possible”Milan places a call to his secretary who shoes up within minutes at the office. “Yes sir?”“Do you know any staff by the name Gregory James?”Sofia swiftly goes through some names on her tablet and nods. “Yes sir. He was recently employed as an engineer”Milan nods. “Okay. I want you to fire him”Sofia's mouth hangs open. “Excuse me sir?”Milan tilts his head to the side. “Fire him immediately. Don'

Ella plants a spy in Milan's company to keep an eye on what's going on. Meanwhile, she decided to pay Daniel a visit in prison. It was the day of his father's memorial service and she was dressed in all black to attend it. After attending she decided to go see Daniel. Ella tapped her foot impatiently as she waited for Daniel. “Ugh why is he saying so much time”The door to the other side of the waiting room opens and Daniel makes eye contact with Ariel. It wasn't up to week since he had been arrested but he was already looking sick and pale. With a blank look ok his face, Daniel quietly sat down.The bags underneath his eyes were evident. “It seems you've not been sleeping”Daniel scoffs. “I don't know maybe I need to crank up the Air conditioner to make help me sleep. Of course I can't sleep. Does this place look cozy to you?”Daniel spits and Ella rolls her eyes. “You know it's truly a shame that you had to end up there. Prison doesn't look good on you”“It doesn't look good

Ella turns off the television and puts down the remote slowly. She immediately bites her fingernails which is a bad habit she picked up when she was nervous. She had just watched the news about Daniel's father's death and Daniel being in jail. Ella couldn't believe that Milan finally got rid of Daniel.Ella wondered if she was next. “No!”She had to do something before Milan could get to her. She didn't want to sit still and do nothing. Now that Daniel was out of the way, Ella was going to get her revenge on Milan. She had only recently found out that she was blacklisted and couldn't get a job anywhere. Her life has become totally miserable. Ella didn't want to sit and do nothing until she became completely useless. Milan had turned her life miserable and she didn't want to take it anymore.Ella was completely fed up with it. “I'll teach that bastard a lesson. Daniel had all the resources to take care of him but he ended up a loser like he always was!”Ella picks up a phone and

Daniel stares at the familiar faces displayed on TV which leaves him utterly speechless. “Welcome back everyone with me here are five models who used to work at The Royals Modelling Company which was founded by Mr.Daniel Brown”“No”Daniel walks closer to the television. “From what we have heard so far, these five models have been sexually abused by Mr.Daniel who was the boss of the company and they were forced to keep their lips sealed about it. Apparently this is what Mr.Daniel normally did with the models at his company. He sexually harassed them from time to time”Daniel couldn't believe his eyes as he stared at the faces of the women from his past. How could his past suddenly come up to hunt him. “Turn this off!”Daniel yells to no one in particular as murmurs fill the entire room and photos are being taken of him from the staffs. “We have a very special person here named miss Lily Donald”Daniel walks closer to the TV. He didn't want to hear another word from their mouths.