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Sitting beside Ethan was Jessica, looking just as confused as Lara and Theo.But Lara’s confusion had shifted—now she was wondering why Jessica was there, and the feast set on the table.Jessica’s confusion was different. Her eyes locked onto Theo, barely believing he was actually alive and standing right in front of her.“What's his connection to Ethan?” Her mind raced, trying to piece things together. The fact that Theo had walked in with Lara only made it more puzzling.Lara and Theo were still standing by the entrance.“I know,” Ethan said, his smile growing wider.“There are a lot of questions running through your minds right now. And trust me, I get it.”He gesturedto the chairs again."That’s one of the reasons I called you all here tonight."“So please. Sit. Let’s talk.”Theo was the first to sit, before Lara followed.Ethan watched them settle before clearing his throat.“To begin with,” he started, his tone shifting to something more serious, "I want you all
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Lara pressed the phone closer to her ear as the car idled in the driveway.“Really?” Her voice carried a sharp edge of disbelief.Her jaw tightened as she listened, while the voice on the other end spoke.She sighed heavily, her free hand moving to rub her forehead. The gesture did nothing to ease the pressure building behind her eyes. "You need to understand that I’m trying my best,” she said, her tone worn thin. "It just seems like he knows what’s going on.”Silence stretched between them.“I know, I know,” she muttered. "Just… give me more time. I’ll handle it.”She ended the call before the person could respond and tossed the phone onto the passenger seat. For a moment, she just sat there, staring at the mansion through the windshield. She drew in a slow breath before tucking the phone into her pocket and stepping out of the car.The cool air hit her face, but it did nothing to clear her mind. She was heading toward the entrance when her eyes caught a hooded figure, who was
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After what seemed like an eternity, Ethan eventually nodded.“I do,” he said firmly. "I trust you. I believe in you. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop protecting you.”He paused, his lips curving into a faint, almost sad smile. "Because loving you means I’m always going to worry. It means I’m always going to want to keep you safe, even when you don’t need me to.”Jessica let out a shaky breath, a tear slipping down her cheek.“I can’t promise I’ll stop being reckless,” she said softly. "It’s who I am. It’s what I do.”His smile widened slightly, his thumb brushing away her tear.“I know,” he said quietly. "And I’m not asking you to change.”He leaned in slightly, his forehead resting gently against hers.“I’m just asking you to let me stand by your side while you do it,” he whispered."But what about you? Won't being by my side whenever I do something reckless like tonight be a burden to you?" She pressed. He shook his head, insisting it won't. "But how? What if you were in
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Jessica’s breath caught in her throat, her heart hammering so hard she thought it might break free from her chest, while Ethan's eyes, which was vulnerable in a way she'd never seen before, held hers with an unwavering gaze.He held her face in his hand, his thumb softly stroking her cheek.“I love you, Jessica,” he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper now, but filled with a raw honesty that made her chest ache. "I love everything about you. And I’m terrified of losing you.”She swallowed hard, her throat tight, her mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions.Yes, she loved him, but after what just happened and what he’d told her, she knew she’d end up being a burden. He’d constantly worry about her and lose focus trying to keep her safe.And even though he meant everything to her, she wasn’t sure she was ready to give up her goals just for their relationship. She didn’t want to be dead weight holding him back. In addition, there were other things she might want
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Jessica stood by the guest room window with her arms crossed tight.She’d been pacing for a few minutes, wondering what Ethan might have done to Lucas.The second Ethan pushed the door open, she spun around to face him.Relief flickered across her face as she took a step toward him, her lips parting as if to speak.But before she could get a word out, Ethan’s voice cut through the silence.“You should be resting,” he said quietly, his tone flat.She stopped, her brow furrowing. “Ethan—”“You’ve been through enough tonight,” he continued, his gaze not quite meeting hers. “You need to rest.”But she didn't answer.Instead, she closed the distance between them.“What happened to Lucas?” she asked, her eyes searching his face. "Did you kill him?”He exhaled slowly, his jaw tightening.He finally looked at her, his gaze cold.“What do you think of me?” he asked quietly.She blinked, caught off guard by the question.Ethan’s expression softened slightly, though his voice re
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“If someone had told me,” Cavill began slowly, his eyes fixed on Ethan, “that there would come a day when Ethan Aurelius—who believe he's the King of the World—would take someone’s life just because of a power struggle that is clearly not his to begin with—”He paused, his jaw tightening. "I would have denied it.” His voice was laced with disgust.Elara let out a bitter scoff, shaking her head. “Why are you surprised?”"It’s not shocking at all since he's nothing but an abomination." Her gaze was contemptuous as she stared at Ethan.“This is who he’s always been. We were just foolish enough to believe otherwise.”Ethan said nothing.He simply stood there, his hands still in his pockets, his expression calm.And then, slowly, a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.“All because of what?” Dr. Richter said, his eyes narrowing. "Because you know there’s no way we can retaliate by taking your life? Is that it?”He gestured toward Lucas’s body, his voice rising. "So you do this? Y
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