In the days following the truce, Eddie felt a sense of cautious optimism. The meeting with Frank had gone better than expected, and they had both agreed to work towards a peaceful resolution. It was a relief to have the constant threat of conflict receding into the background, allowing Eddie to focus on rebuilding his family’s business without fear of sabotage.However, unknown to Eddie, Frank had no intention of honoring their agreement. He seethed at the humiliation of having to negotiate with someone he considered a rival, and his pride wouldn’t allow him to let it go. Instead, Frank began to formulate a plan—a scheme to not only undermine Eddie but to eliminate him entirely.Frank’s first move was to reach out to someone close to Axton, a man named Carlos, who had a reputation for doing Axton’s dirty work. Carlos was known for his ruthless efficiency and his loyalty to whoever paid him the most. Frank was confident that with the right

Eddie paced the length of his office, a cold anger simmering just beneath the surface. He had done everything Axton had asked, yet here he was, being used as a pawn to torment Frank. It was a game, and Eddie was sick of being played. He had a plan, but it was risky, and he knew he couldn’t do it alone. Picking up the phone, he hesitated for a moment before dialing a number he had kept buried in his contacts. It was a number he had never expected to use, belonging to one of Axton’s most dangerous rivals.“Hello?” The voice on the other end was gruff and businesslike.“This is Eddie,” he said, keeping his voice steady despite the nerves he felt. “We need to talk.”The line was silent for a moment, and Eddie wondered if he had made a mistake. Finally, the voice spoke again, now laced with intrigue. “Well, well. Eddie, the loyal lieutenant. What brings you to my doorstep?”“I’m done with

Eddie stared at his laptop screen, the glow of the monitor illuminating his face in the dimly lit room. The email had come through just minutes ago, and he had read it twice already, yet the words still felt surreal.From: Agatha Blackwood Subject:A Proposition for Mr. Eddie Calhoun---Dear Mr. Calhoun,I hope this message finds you well. My name is Agatha Blackwood, and I am the CEO of Blackwood Enterprises. I have been following your recent activities and am impressed with your business acumen and leadership skills. I believe you have the potential to drive significant growth and innovation in my company, and I would like to discuss the possibility of appointing you as the next CEO of Blackwood Enterprises.The position comes with a highly competitive compensation package, including equity and performance-based bonuses. I am confident you will find the offer both challenging and rewarding. However, there is one condition that comes with this opportunity: I need you to help me dis

The message from Agatha had lingered in his mind, gnawing at him, as he weighed his options. The allure of her offer was undeniable, and the potential rewards were enormous. But it wasn’t just the money or the power that tempted Eddie—it was the promise of something more, something that transcended business and touched on a primal, almost forbidden desire.He knew it was wrong. He knew that betraying his family in such a way would be unforgivable. But the thought of Agatha, her voice, her presence, and the way she had played him so effortlessly—it was intoxicating. Eddie had always prided himself on his discipline and loyalty, but Agatha had found a way to unravel him.The decision was made late one night, when the burden of protecting his family had become too much to bear. Eddie found himself staring at Agatha’s message on his phone, his thumb hovering over the call button. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and pressed it.The pho

Eddie couldn’t shake the weight of his decision as he left the hotel and walked the narrow streets of Paris. The morning light filtered through the trees lining the boulevard, but it did little to dispel the shadows that clung to his thoughts. Agatha’s revelation haunted him—the knowledge that his father, Jeremiah, had fathered a child with her and then taken that child away. The realization that he was now entangled in this web of deceit, secrets, and hidden motives made his steps feel heavier with each passing moment.He had agreed to help Agatha find her son, driven by a mix of curiosity, a desire for power, and, perhaps most unsettlingly, a strange attraction to Agatha herself. But now, as the reality of what he had agreed to sank in, Eddie wasn’t sure he could go through with it. The implications were too great, the risks too high. His family, his career, everything he had worked for could crumble if he made the wrong move.Yet, as much as he wanted to turn back, to sever his tie