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Andrew’s FuryAndrew sat in his dimly lit office, his fingers curled tightly around his whiskey glass. The amber liquid sloshed slightly as his grip hardened, his frustration boiling over. The room smelled of expensive wood and aged liquor, but none of it mattered.His plan had failed.The FBI had stormed into Damian’s house, expecting to uncover the evidence he had carefully planted.Instead, they had found nothing.Not even a trace of the illegal drug.The headlines were everywhere now, twisting the narrative in Damian’s favor.Andrew’s jaw clenched as he read the latest updates on his laptop screen."FBI Raid Yields No Evidence – Was Damian Framed?""Public Outcry Grows – Supporters Rally Behind Dr. Damian!""Damian’s License Suspension in Question – Possible Case Dismissal?"Andrew exhaled sharply through his nose. His heartbeat pounded in his ears, each pulse feeding the white-hot anger threatening to consume him.This wasn't supposed to happen.Damian should have been sitting in
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Andrew sat in his office, staring at the city skyline through the floor-to-ceiling window. The early morning sunlight bathed the glass buildings in a golden glow, but it did nothing to warm the rage burning inside him.Eric was dead.The only person who could have betrayed him was gone.And yet—He was not satisfied.This wasn’t the outcome he wanted.His goal was to destroy Damian completely—not just cause a minor scandal. He wanted the man crushed, humiliated, and ruined beyond repair.Instead, the media had turned on him.Instead of a criminal, Damian was now a victim.Andrew took a slow breath, his fingers tapping lightly against the wooden desk. His mind was already moving forward, calculating the next step.Who had interfered?Eric had done exactly what he was told. He planted the drug in Damian’s house—he was certain of that.So who had removed it before the FBI arrived?His thoughts immediately went to Eleanor.She had been too close to Damian.Too eager to sway public opinion
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Andrew sat in his car, gripping the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned white. His jaw clenched as he stared at his reflection in the rearview mirror. His eyes were dark, filled with unspoken rage. He had just left the meeting with Eleanor, and something about it felt off. She was hiding something. He knew it. But the problem was—he had no proof. For the first time in a long time, Andrew felt like he wasn’t in control. The FBI was supposed to find the drug in Damian’s house. But they hadn’t. Now, the media was painting Damian as a victim. And worst of all—Eric, the only loose end, was now dead. Andrew had been preparing to deal with him after this scandal settled, but someone had beaten him to it. His fingers tapped against the steering wheel. Whoever had gotten to Eric was smart. And he had a feeling it was Eleanor. His phone buzzed on the passenger seat. He glanced down and saw the name Victor. He exhaled sharply before answering. “What is it?” he snapped.
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The death of Eric sent shockwaves through the small town. The investigation was a chaotic affair, not least because of the heated confrontation between the detectives. No one was safe from suspicion, with every detail seeming to point fingers in different directions. The detectives caught up in their internal drama and started accusing each other, throwing accusations left and right. But the one that stood out the most was Bruno’s sudden outburst, followed closely by Charlotte’s volatile words.Charlotte had always been a fiery personality, quick to speak her mind and even quicker to jump into conflicts. Her long-standing resentment toward Eleanor was no secret. They had clashed on many occasions, but this time, it was different. The night Eleanor died, Charlotte had been particularly vocal. She had spoken out of pure rage, tearing into Eleanor's character with words that, in retrospect, seemed to be loaded with more meaning than anyone had realized at the time."She had it coming," C
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The cold, dimly lit interrogation room smelled of stale coffee and sweat. Andrew sat stiffly on the chair, his fingers curled into tight fists on the table. His face was blank, but his mind was in chaos. The walls around him felt like they were closing in—four days in police custody, and not a single charge had stuck.Because the evidence was gone.He knew it had been there. The drug he planted in Damian’s blood should have led to the revocation of his license, maybe even a criminal charge. But somehow, it had vanished before the FBI arrived, leaving them scrambling for answers and him under unnecessary scrutiny.And now, she was here.Eleanor.She sat across from him, one leg casually crossed over the other, her lips curved into a knowing smirk. Dressed in a sleek black blazer and skirt, she looked more like someone here to negotiate a business deal than visit a man under suspicion."You should be grateful," she mused, tapping her perfectly manicured nails against the metal table. "T
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Eleanor rushed out of the venue, her heels clicking sharply against the pavement. The cool night air did nothing to ease the tension tightening her chest. The weight of the evening’s events pressed on her. She scanned the parking lot, but Andrew was already gone.She cursed under her breath.She had watched him unravel inside the party, his composure cracking bit by bit. That final phone call—I have had enough—it wasn’t something to be ignored. She knew Andrew well enough to understand that when he reached his breaking point, things turned ugly. And right now, Andrew was a loose cannon, and she needed to keep him contained.She had seen it in his eyes, heard it in his voice. The despair. The anger. The frustration. It was all too familiar. He had been under pressure for months, trying to juggle more than he could handle. She had watched it slowly chip away at him, the cracks in his mask growing wider. Tonight, it had all come crashing down.Her heart pounded as she fumbled for her pho
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Andrew sat alone in his dimly lit office, the air thick with an unsettling tension that mirrored the chaos swirling in his mind. After returning from the party, he had sought refuge in the familiar embrace of fine wine. Three bottles lay empty beside him, their contents drained in a desperate attempt to numb the frustration that gnawed at his insides. He gulped down another glass, the deep red liquid swirling like the turmoil in his head. Each sip was a fleeting distraction, a momentary escape from the reality he was desperately trying to avoid.Eleanor’s reaction earlier haunted him. When he had surprised her at her office, he had hoped for some warmth, a smile, or at least a hint of affection. Instead, he had found her engrossed in her work, her gaze fixed on her computer screen. It was her use of his middle name, "Andrew La Pete," that struck him hardest. She only used it when she needed something from him when she wanted his full attention. Her voice, laced with playful sarcasm, h
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As Andrew stepped out of the incarceration facility, the cool air hit him like a splash of ice water, snapping him back to reality. He took a deep breath, trying to shake off the tension that had settled in his chest. Just as he reached his car, his phone buzzed in his pocket. He glanced at the caller ID and felt a knot tighten in his stomach. It was his father.With a resigned sigh, he answered, bracing himself for the onslaught. "Dad," he said, trying to keep his tone neutral.“Andrew! What the hell are you doing?” His father’s voice boomed through the receiver, filled with a mix of anger and disappointment. “Do you have any idea how reckless you’ve been living your life here in LA? This isn’t just about you; it’s about our family name! I’ve put so much effort into building our reputation, and I won’t let you spoil it!”Andrew clenched his jaw, holding back the surge of frustration that bubbled within him. He knew his father all too well—a man who only looked out for his interests,
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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
