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Damian had left home immediately after messaging Bruno to meet at the usual place; he checked on Bianca, who had her door closed. The crisp morning air invigorated as he walked to the cozy little coffee shop nestled on the corner of his street. He had asked him to come here because it seemed closer to his house and since Bianca was still around, he couldn't afford to leave her alone for so long. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, mingling with the sweet scent of pastries. He chose a small table by the window, a perfect spot to keep an eye on the entrance. As the minutes ticked by, he found himself glancing at his watch more frequently. Each time the bell above the door jingled, his heart raced with hope, only to deflate when it was another customer. Damian's mind raced with thoughts. He replayed their last conversation, wondering if he had said something that might have deterred Bruno from showing up. Was he running late? Has something come up? He took a si
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Bianca had woken to realize the house was empty. She thought Damian was angry, and that had been her thought since yesterday; she felt wrong and betrayed at the same time. She was stuck amidst whom to trust and whom not to. She strolled to the kitchen to prepare instant noodles she resorted to after realizing that Damian had left without preparing her dish like he usually does, this thought conforming to her assumptions. She left her phone in the room while she ate peacefully; she felt bored with herself. She had gotten used to Damian chattering and making an effort to please her, and now that he wasn't around and he hadn't sent her a text message, she couldn't convince herself enough that everything was fine. She rushed into the bedroom the moment she recalled he might have called her, she got to her phone only to realize three missed calls from an unknown number and a message notification. She was in awe when she found out the content of the message and contemplated calling the p
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Bianca sat in the dimly lit corner of the café, a half-empty cup of coffee cooling beside her. The rich aroma of freshly brewed beans filled the air, but she barely registered it. Her mind was a whirlwind, lost in the tide of unanswered questions swirling around her. She stared blankly out the window, watching raindrops race down the glass, each one mirroring the chaos in her thoughts. “Why are you on the run, sister? Why were you locked up that day? What has happened that Damian couldn't tell?” These questions echoed in her mind, relentless and unyielding. She had missed the opportunity to ask them when Regina had abruptly left, claiming work demanded her immediate attention. The memory of Regina's hurried departure gnawed at Bianca, leaving a hollow ache in her chest. Regina had seemed flustered, her words tumbling out in a flurry as she tried to mask her agitation. She had spoken negatively about Damian, painting him in a light that felt wrong to Bianca. “He's not who you think he
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As the meeting continued, he felt the weight of their scrutiny bearing down on him. The accusations felt like daggers, and he realized just how fragile his position had become. All he could think about was Bianca and how desperately he wanted to clear his name and return home to her. The hearing concluded with no definitive answers, only more questions. Damian left the room, feeling the burden of uncertainty heavy on his shoulders. He needed to confront Eric about the rumors and regain control over his life and career. But more than anything, he needed to reach Bruno to ask if things were going; he needed to be reassured that Bianca was fine, and he wished he could be here to tell him that everything would be okay. As he walked through the hospital, he caught glimpses of the nurses whispering, their eyes darting away as he passed. He could feel the weight of their judgment, the whispers of doubt clinging to him like a shadow. Yet, in the depths of his mind, he knew he had to focus on
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Damian's mind raced as he tried to piece together the situation. The implications were staggering. Andrew had always been envious of his success. This was the question that kept raiding his mind, he had never thought someone could be so desperate to bring him down, so he went into his trance. The realization had forced him to connect the dots, he couldn't believe he had been stupid not to have seen things from the onset. He couldn't help but think of how things had gone as pointing at him and yet he still couldn't see through. At that moment, it became painfully clear that Andrew had been orchestrating this all along. The dots connected in a way that left Damian reeling. He had sensed something off in their previous interactions, but he had never imagined it would culminate in a betrayal of this magnitude. “Why are you here, Andrew?” Damian finally managed to voice, the words escaping him like a strangled whisper. His voice trembled with a mix of incredulity and rage. Andrew leaned a
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Bianca stood in the softly lit room, her heart racing as she pleaded with Bruno. “Please, just give me a chance with Damian,” she said, her voice tinged with desperation. The surprise etched on Bruno’s face mirrored her confusion. Overnight, everything had shifted, and she hadn’t expected to find Damian struggling but determined. Bruno’s exhaustion was palpable; the weight of the day had pressed down on him like a heavy fog. Yet, seeing Bianca—his wife, the woman he had thought lost—brought a flicker of vitality back into his weary heart. Her presence was a balm, reviving memories they had shared, moments that felt like distant dreams. All the stress and sense of betrayal he had endured seemed to dissipate in an instant, replaced by a renewed hope. Bianca, caught in her whirlwind of emotions, didn’t realize that Damian’s gaze was fixed on her. It was a gaze laden with unspoken words, deep longing, and a flicker of vulnerability. The moment she felt something wet on her lips, her eyes
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Eleanor stood in the grand foyer of Andrew's mansion, her presence radiating an intensity that momentarily stilled the air. She paced like a predator, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor, a stark contrast to the subtle tremors of the maids who hovered near the edges of the room. The atmosphere thickened with unspoken tension, each second stretching out as she awaited his arrival. When Andrew finally walked in, a charming smile plastered across his face, the juxtaposition was striking. He exuded an air of triumph, the kind that usually accompanied a significant achievement. But Eleanor's simmering anger overshadowed his victory. “What’s that supposed to mean?” she snapped, her voice slicing through the air. The sharpness in her tone made it clear that she was not in the mood for pleasantries. Andrew’s demeanor shifted slightly; the playful, carefree facade began to crack under Eleanor's scrutiny. Andrew approached her deliberately, every step calculated as he closed t
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Bruno stood firmly between Damian and the doctor treating Bianca, the tension in the air palpable as Damian's rage threatened to consume him. He was pushing through the door, desperation etched across his face. “I need to see her! Let me treat her!” he demanded his voice a growl that reverberated against the sterile walls of the hospital corridor. “Damian, you can’t!” Bruno interjected, his tone urgent yet steady. “You have to remember your hearing is coming up. They’re watching you. You can’t let them see you like this.” Damian’s eyes burned with an intensity that could set fire to the very air between them. “I don’t care about the hearing! Bianca needs me, and they’re keeping me away from her. I won’t let them—” Before he could finish, Eric rushed down the hallway, his expression a mix of concern and determination. Bruno stepped forward, blocking Eric’s path. Trust was a fragile thread in their group, and right now, Eric had not earned it. They hadn’t seen any substantial evidence
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Allen went back to the library and down to the basement. The door was still open a bit. He let out a deep breath and moved back, going closer to the door to avoid getting captured by the surveillance camera. He brought out two little explosives, which had been with him before he left for the meeting. He had slipped it into his pocket to use it when necessary. He activated it and threw it to the center of the basement. After waiting for a few seconds, it exploded and the building shook. The basement became smokey, blinding the cameras. An easy way to successfully rescue Josh and leave, he thought. He ran into the opened door and just as he had suspected, Josh was chained to a chair in the middle of the room with his mouth covered. "This damn people," he muttered and ran to him. He pulled the tape out of his mouth and Josh breathed out deeply. "You shouldn't be here. This is all a trap. Get out!" He said with his voice laced with panic. "I promise to always protect you and i
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The second guard was standing before them, staring at them in horror. He was going to call his partner as he was taking too long and their bosses would soon be out, but he found him unconscious with the woman and a familiar man beside him. "Hey! Who are you two?! What have you done!" He said out, bringing their attention to him. He quickly brought out his gun but before he could point it at them, Mary threw the rod to him and it hit the gun away. Before he could recover, she ran and punched him hard on his face and the next to his chest, rendering him weak. He fell on his knees groaning in pain. "You should never have trusted me," she muttered and wrapped her arm tightly around his neck, to make him unconscious, while Allen went on to undress the other officer. The second guard finally went to sleep and she let him go. "Now, we have our perfect disguises," she said with a smile and made to undress him but Allen held back her hand. She looked at him with her brows drawn to
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They both left the car and ran towards the state library. Just when they got closer, Mary suddenly held his hand and dragged him to the alley. "What are you doing? This is our chance to go in," he pointed out, not pleased with her sudden action. "I know we are two and I promised to fight with you, but are you a fool?" She questioned, which made him arch his brows. She never misses a moment to insult him. She went on, "If we go into that library as Allen Scott and Mary Jane, the project Erubus would be informed before we get to them and they will have all the time to escape and plan an attack. We don't even know where exactly they are in the building." Allen signed deeply, knowing she was right. He was going to make a bad decision but lucky enough, she was there to stop him. "So what's your plan? Are we going to disguise to go in?" She nodded. "We have to disguise. That way, we can enter as normal people and figure out what to do and where to go." "Won't it take a lot of time
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"Mary?" He called, in shock. "C'mon. We don't have all day. My system is about to shut down!" She yelled out, getting ready to run. Allen nodded and hurried down the stairs. He put his glasses into his pocket and together, they ran into the woods, going as fast as they could. "We need to find a place to hide before the explosion," she pointed out, breathing heavily. "Come with me," he answered and took the next turn. He noticed a pit a few distance away from them and pointed it direction. "There!" They both jumped into the pit and a loud explosion followed next, shaking the ground and bringing everything on its path down. After the explosion, silence followed next with their heavy breathing loud to their ears. Mary Jane sat down and placed her hand on her chest, trying to calm her racing heart. "That was close," she muttered. Allen nodded and sat beside her, trying to steady his breath. She looked at him and asked, "How did you know there was a pit here?" "I took noti
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Allen quickly made it for the door but found it locked. He tried opening it but to no avail. "Are there any escape doors close by?" He questioned, as he felt panic slowly seeping into him. "The left, the right, the the" Ultimate began to glitch until it went off. "Ultimate?" Allen called but the system was gone. "What the heck is going on?" He questioned and looked around for another door. He found an escape door but when he tried opening it, it was locked. "Dang it!" He cursed inwardly and went on to search for another door in desperation. If it was a bomb, the time would be ticking and he knew he had a few minutes to escape or that would be the end. He still had a lot to do. He promised Stephanie that he would be back. He still had to bring down the project Erubus and ruin his father. "I can't die today," he muttered, thinking about everything he had to do. He found a few more doors but they were all locked and the few that weren't, they led to a different room. It wa
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"I knew something was off," Allen mumbled, bending low to avoid getting hit by the flying bullets. The driver immediately took a turn, while the security officers in the other car rushed out and started firing at the shooters. "Josh is in danger!" Allen muttered, realizing they had used Josh's phone and knew about the address for their meeting. "Stop the car!" He ordered, taking the driver aback. The driver didn't stop the car at first, thinking he had heard wrongly until Allen repeated himself this time, with fury. He quickly pulled over and Allen stepped out holding a gun. His security officers were so busy with the attackers, that they didn't notice when he stepped out of the car and ran into the woods, trying to use the backdoor. He took cover behind a tree and quickly wore his glasses, activating Ultimate. "You have two options for this mission: You either leave right now and call the cops to do their job or you will get an ultimate weapon, but you must kill all the enem
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The case had been reopened, and the truth was finally coming to light. Bruno, with the evidence Eleanor had gathered, had managed to piece together a picture that no one else could see. It wasn’t just about Andrew’s death anymore. It was about the lies, the manipulation, and the sinister figure who had remained hidden in the shadows for far too long—Andrew’s father. With the new evidence at hand, Bruno had relentlessly pursued the man responsible. It hadn’t been easy, and it certainly hadn’t been quick, but in the end, it was worth it.George, the terrified man who had finally given up the truth, had provided the key to everything. The recording Eleanor had made of George speaking about Andrew’s father’s involvement in Andrew’s murder had been the smoking gun. It was the piece of the puzzle that tied everything together. Bruno had used that, along with the records from Texas, to take action.Andrew’s father, once a figure of untouchable power, had been brought down. His involvement in
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It had been over a month since Eric’s murderer had been brought to justice. The case had concluded, and the aftermath had settled into a sort of peace that everyone was trying to hold onto. Life had moved on for most of them. Bianca and Damian were thriving, preparing for the arrival of their first child. Charlotte had moved out of state with Jason after he proposed, and the city seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief. The storm that had plagued them for so long had passed. Or so it seemed.But for Eleanor, there had been no relief. No peace. Her mind had remained tangled with unfinished business, things she hadn’t shared with anyone. Especially Damian. She had left him in the dark, not out of malice but because she had to. He could never know the truth about her, about her involvement in the darker parts of the mystery they had all just escaped from. She had to keep her distance. He couldn’t know what she had done, not if her plans were going to succeed. If Damian, or anyone,
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Detective Bruno leaned back in his chair, his eyes scanning through the files spread out before him. The case of Andrew's death had been an enigma from the start. At first glance, it seemed straightforward—a suicide. But after days of investigation, there was something that didn’t add up. The more Bruno looked into it, the more questions arose.His fingers brushed over the autopsy report again, and it was clear—Andrew hadn't died by his hand. The cause of death was poisoning. He had been slowly killed before being hung in what was made to look like a suicide. It was a well-planned murder, and as Bruno flipped through the documents, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone had gone to great lengths to cover their tracks.But who?Bruno had been reinstated back to the case after the previous detective working on it had missed several crucial pieces of evidence. The detective, for reasons unknown, had been convinced that Andrew was responsible for his death. He had been so sure of it t
