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“Where are you going, son? I thought we would spend Christmas together?” Zafron asked. Even if Hunter doesn’t say it, he can see how anxious his son is.“I have to take care of something important, dad. I’ll be back before midnight,” Hunter said; he didn’t bother to wear his suit, and proceeded to vest himself with his thick sweater, “Ala, makes yourself feel at home, doesn’t mind me, and just stick with them, I’ll be back before you knew it,”Matthew and Estella’s exchange looks upon hearing that; they both knew they would only say that if it’s a matter of life and death.“I can come with you,” Matthew offered and was about to stand up when Hunter shook his head.“No, Matt, just stay here, and continue this meal, and I’ll be back before it ends, alright?”In the end, they just let Hunter do what he has to do, the whole dinner is silent, and the only sound you can hear is the utensils.“That kid never changed,” Zafron suddenly said; everyone turned their gaze at him, but his eyes were
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“Dad, come on, I can manage; I’m not a kid; it’s been three weeks!” Hunter can’t hide his annoyance while trying to get up from his hospital bed. His IV was newly intact, which was why he felt so grumpy early in the morning.“Shut up, and you ended up here because of your stubbornness! You should have just asked for our help rather than going there with your stupid plan, moron! So, shut up before I lay my hands on you!”Hunter sighed heavily and just gave up. Zafron scoffed and continued assisting Hunter to sit on a wooden chair. He is still recovering from his operation, the bullet was removed safely, and he needs to rest to heal fast, but his dad feels so guilty that he doesn’t want to discharge Hunter until his wounds are fully healed.“Dad, I can manage these wounds, come on, I have tons of papers to sign; I can’t just lie here and do nothing,”Zafron grabbed a spoon and scooped from the plate with vegetables, “Eat, and make yourself healthy before we go out,”“Dad—” They both hal
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“Be careful; call me when you need anything,” He said while Ala prepared himself for school. Hunter dropped him to his school since he woke up late, and Hunter was also on his way to his office.“I know, go now. You can’t be late for your meeting,” Hunter couldn’t hide his laughter, hearing that from Alamid.“Alright, do good. Call me,” he said and stepped on his gas. His smile vanished from his lips. He wasn’t going to his office.He is on his way to investigate what happened to Hannah, believing she is still alive. It’s not that he dearly cares for the woman, but the thought that he saved her from possible drowning only to end up in a mud-sulking-like man bothers him; he couldn’t afford to let a woman die without him doing anything.He smoothly parked his car in a nearby garage, fished his phone, and dialed Xerxes, part of his brotherhood, which he knew could help him.“Dmitri,” Hunter heard a stone-cold voice.“Thanks for coming; I need to find this girl,” he said and handed Xerxes
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Olivia woke up from the ray of the sun passing through her window. Her vision was still blurry, adjusting to the light. "Ah, fuck. I feel like shit," She muttered as she tried to sit on her bed. She roamed her eyes and sighed in relief. She went home last night, "I'm never drinking again, fuck,"She stood up, washed her face but changed her mind, and continued with a hot shower to lessen her hangover. With a towel on her head, bathrobe, and phone, browsing her last night's messages, she went to her kitchen to fill her growling stomach, but the smell of brewed coffee, toast bread, and bacon filled her nostril, which made her stop. "Did I come home with someone?" She muttered, confused about the situation and what to do next, "Fuck, fuck," "Don't just stand there; eat. You still reek of alcohol," Hunter said while serving a hangover soup, "Drink that," Olivia wasn't still able to move from being shocked, "What?! Drink that, so I can go home," She blinked twice and immediately sat o
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"What's that?" "Nothing, don't mind this," Hunter frowned in Alamid's reply. "Why are you being pussy, huh?" Alamid has been irritated for months. "I said nothing, just don't.." Alamid sighed and grabbed his stuff, "Don't mention it," Then exited the living room. Hunter was left, confused with what's the real problem of the young man. He shook his head, and continued his work again, but got distracted again when his phone rang, it was Julian, his secretary. "Julian," he answered. "Should I order the flowers like last year, Mr. President?" Hunter's brow frown, trying to remember what happened, his lips formed an 'O' when he realized what day is today. "Yes, go on. Thank you, Julian," Hunter said before dropping the call. He massaged his temple and sighed. How could I completely forget this day? He thought to himself. Hunter grabbed his laptop, and went to Alamid's room, he saw the kid lying on the bed, in a fatal position. "Ala, fix yourself, we're going to the market," Hunt
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"Dude, this motherfucker won't really shut up," "Let him do what he wanted to do, Smith. That won't lessen my net worth and business partners, see this?" Hunter said and pointed a pile of folders, containing different presentation and business offers. "Yes, but--" they both stop when someone knocks on the door. "Alfred, what are you doing here?" Hunter said, "Is it urgent?" "Sorry to interrupt, yes boss. It is, may I have a minute with you?" Alfred said and took a brief glance at Smith. The man must have gotten the hint, and stood up, "Alright, I'll call you later bro," he said, Hunter nod. "Alfred, have a seat," He said and stood up to sit with Alfred on his receiving area, "What must be the problem this time?" "Our men is disappearing, one by one, it started two weeks ago, Faramis was on his way to meet with his college friends, he hasn't report since then, I sent few of our men to look for him, until Gab disappeared, followed by Felix, Carlo, Jerome, and Angelo, and now, me a
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“Hunter, help me with this!” Franco said while holding the thick hose, “Grab the end!” Hunter nodded and did what he was instructed, “I told you to let me do this, Franco. You should be resting for now, you just got your stitches!” Franco, an old man who owns farmland, helped Hunter. He was the one who found Hunter almost dead five years ago, while on his way to the city. “Man, when my wife died, you replaced her position of nagging me! Stop that and let me work in peace!” Hunter muffled his annoyance and continued what they were doing. “Can’t you still remember anything?” Franco said while they are walking back to their house, holding their summer cap, and harvest knife. “No, there are some blurred events and faces, but I can’t really recall what and how I had that memories, or if that is really my memories,” “It’s been two years after you recall your name and your age, what took so long?” Hunter’s brow rose up, “Why? Are you getting annoyed by my presence? I don’t eat a lot,
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“Are you sure, she’s not your girlfriend?” Hunter rolled his eyes, as he continued on pilling the bananas. “No, Frank. Like what I said, I saw her yesterday, almost getting assaulted, she has no place to go, so I let her stay,” “Then why the hell she’s still eating like a beggar?” Both of them looked at the lady who’s eating like there is no tomorrow. “This must be her first meal since yesterday, let her eat, as long as she’s not eating our limbs—aww!” Frank stomped at him, “Chill, I’m just kidding. You know Frank, you have to stop watching zombie movies,” “The fuck, just clean that up, I have to go to the market,” Hunter nodded, Frank exited the dining area. “You can finish that, then I’ll drop you to the city station, where do you live?” He said and sat in front of Lorelei. “I lived in east woods, but something came up and I have to come here,” “So you’re visiting someone? Yesterday you said that you got lost,” His forehead creased. “Yes, but based on Frank this is the town I
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The early autumn air was crisp and fresh, with the leaves of the trees around the village beginning to show the first signs of turning golden. The days were getting shorter, and the nights cool and still. Lorelei and Hunter had settled into a rhythm, their days filled with work on the community projects, quiet evenings together, and the deep connection that had only grown stronger since their wedding.The village was thriving under Lorelei’s leadership, and Hunter was proud of everything they had accomplished together, but there was something else stirring within her that neither of them had expected—something they didn’t fully understand yet.It began one quiet evening, a few weeks after their wedding, when Lorelei had been feeling unusually tired. She had chalked it up to the long hours spent organizing projects, coordinating with builders for the school, and overseeing the development of the medical clinic. She’d been working relentlessly, pouring every ounce of her energy into the
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The morning of the wedding arrived, bathed in golden light, as if the universe itself was eager to celebrate the union of two souls destined to build a future together. The village, though small, was bustling with excitement.Every corner was adorned with vibrant flowers, and colorful ribbons hung from the trees, swaying gently in the early breeze. A long wooden arch, draped in ivy and blooms, stood proudly at the edge of the riverbank near Lorelei’s grandmother’s house, the place where so much of their love had blossomed. Today, the village would witness the beginning of a new chapter for two of its own—the woman who had long been the heart of the community and the man who had, against all odds, found his place among them.The Brotherhood had arrived earlier in the week, their presence a stark reminder of Hunter’s past, but it was a past he had long made peace with. Casper, Ezekiel, Alejandro, and Alamid were all in attendance, the familiar faces of his old comrades offering Hunter a
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The village had become a sanctuary, a place where peace and purpose intertwined. The rolling hills that surrounded the small community seemed to cradle it in their embrace, a world away from the complexities of Hunter’s former life.It was here that he had found the stability he had long craved, and in Lorelei, he had found a partner whose heart matched the warmth of the village itself. Together, they had started something new—a future they both wanted to build from the ground up.Lorelei, ever the visionary, had begun taking charge of organizing community projects. The first priority was to address the village’s need for more accessible education and healthcare. The old schoolhouse was small and outdated, and the nearest clinic was miles away, an inconvenient distance for many of the elderly and young children. Lorelei, with her innate sense of purpose, immediately set her sights on transforming these challenges into opportunities for the village to thrive.Hunter supported her whole
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The sun was setting over the village, casting a soft golden light that reflected off the surface of the river. The water flowed gently, a calming rhythm that seemed to match the peace Hunter had found in the small town. It was a stark contrast to the chaos and adrenaline of his previous life.Here, he was simply Hunter. Not the former soldier, not the Brotherhood leader—just a man who had found solace in the quiet beauty of this place, and in the woman standing beside him.Lorelei was standing by the riverbank, her silhouette outlined by the fading light. The breeze played with her hair, sending strands of it dancing around her face. She had always been beautiful to him, but it was in moments like this, in the stillness of the world around them, that he found her more breathtaking than ever. Her strength, her quiet determination, her kindness—they were all there, in the way she moved, in the way she looked at him.Hunter took a deep breath, feeling a rush of emotion swell in his chest
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The morning sun gleamed through the large windows of Alamid’s sleek, modern office building. He stood in front of a crowd, a mix of reporters, philanthropists, and high-ranking officials, all gathered to witness what would be another milestone in his rapidly growing empire.His success as a businessman had always been a topic of admiration, but his transformation into a philanthropist was what truly set him apart. As the media cameras flashed, Alamid spoke with the same smooth confidence that had propelled him to the top of the corporate world, but his words today were focused on something more meaningful.“I am deeply honored to announce that, through the generosity of my company and its partners, we are launching a new initiative to support the recovery of survivors of human trafficking. This program will provide housing, education, and therapy for those affected, helping them rebuild their lives with the dignity and opportunity they deserve.”The room filled with applause, and Alam
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Casper and Alamid stood in front of a high-rise building that loomed over the city, the glass windows reflecting the waning sunlight. It was a symbol of power, wealth, and corruption—a fitting location for the confrontation they were about to have. The corrupt politician, Eduardo Vasquez, had long been suspected of ties to international trafficking rings, but evidence had been scarce, and his influence was immense.Alamid adjusted his cufflinks, his eyes sharp as they scanned the surroundings. “This is it,” he muttered, more to himself than to Casper.“Yeah,” Casper replied, cracking his knuckles. “And I’ve waited a long time for this.”The two of them had gathered intelligence over the past few weeks, digging through Vasquez’s finances, connections, and business dealings. They knew they were walking into a storm. But they had no choice—Vasquez’s influence had kept the trafficking rings running smoothly, unchallenged, for too long. The time to strike was now.They walked into the buil
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Hannah stood at the window of the small apartment in a city that was still unfamiliar to her. The skyline outside was vibrant, filled with the promise of a new beginning. She could feel the cool breeze of the evening pushing through the cracks in the window, a stark contrast to the heat of the life she had left behind.She wasn’t the same person she had been when she first came to Hunter’s life, the desperate, obsessive woman who had tried everything to gain his affection. Those days felt like they belonged to someone else. The Hannah of the past was a ghost, buried under layers of regret, mistakes, and unhealed wounds. The Hannah standing here now was different, someone who had fought for a second chance and finally found it.Her phone buzzed on the counter, pulling her from her thoughts. It was a message from Ezekiel.Ezekiel: “How’s the new place? Let me know if you need anything.”She smiled as she typed her response.Hannah: “It’s perfect. Thank you again for everything. I never
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Jake sat in the dimly lit interrogation room, his hands cuffed tightly to the cold metal chair. His face was bruised, his clothes torn from the brutal struggle that had led to his capture. The harsh lights above flickered intermittently, casting long shadows across the walls. For the first time in years, Jake felt a sense of vulnerability, a feeling he had never known in his twisted world of crime and manipulation. He was no longer in control. His past had finally caught up with him.Outside the room, Estella paced back and forth in the hallway, her eyes fixed on the door where Jake was being held. The weight of the moment pressed down on her, her chest tight with both anger and relief.It had been years since she had learned the truth about Jake—his involvement in Jonathan’s human trafficking ring, his cruelty, his lies. Their marriage, once built on trust and love, had been nothing more than a facade. She had struggled for so long to piece together the shattered fragments of her lif
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The news came early in the morning, just as the first light of dawn began to filter through the curtains. Lorelei sat up in bed, staring at her phone as the message from the local hospital flashed on the screen. She read it twice, unwilling to believe the words that had appeared in front of her.Her grandmother, Agatha, had passed away.It felt like a punch to the gut. Agatha had been a pillar in Lorelei’s life, a steady force who had shaped her into the woman she was today. Despite her age, Agatha had always carried herself with quiet strength, leading their community with a steady hand and a sharp mind. She had been more than a grandmother to Lorelei; she had been a mentor, a confidante, and a guiding light.Hunter, who had been up for an early jog, entered the room moments later. He froze when he saw the look on Lorelei’s face, knowing something was wrong before she even spoke.“What happened?” he asked, his voice soft but filled with concern.Lorelei’s voice cracked as she read th
