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First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 83
Hunter was sitting in his office, the space filled with lengthy shadows from the weak light from his desk lamp. The weight of everything—the recent assaults on his companies, the never-ending threats, and the relentless hunt for Jonathan—seemed to be pressing down on him, and the air seemed heavy, almost oppressive. He felt fatigue grip him like a second skin. But in the middle of the confusion, he was plagued by an eerie sensation that he was unable to get rid of no matter how hard he tried.Pushing aside a pile of papers, he concentrated on the most recent piece of intelligence that had arrived. It had initially appeared to be just another dead end, another short-lived lead that wouldn’t prove to be very significant. However, the more Hunter studied it, the more the pieces began to fit together.Olivia, his ex-fiance, had been a constant in his life, but now he was only focused on the work at hand. She was not the object of this investigation, but he had never trusted her completely
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 84
Olivia was sitting by herself in the dark room, holding a glass of wine with shaking hands. Like everything else around her, the drink’s warmth, which used to make her feel better, felt empty. The silence was heavy and suffocating, and it felt like the walls of the room were closing in on her. Every breath she took hurt.She had always been proud of how well she could handle things and play tricks on people behind their backs. As she sat in this empty room, though, she felt like everything she had worked so hard to hide was coming apart in front of her.Hunter was coming up on them. Like a hunter following its prey, she could feel it. The clues he had found and the questions he was asking led him to her. She knew this was going to happen, but the truth of it all was too much for her to handle.She kept going over the things that had happened in her mind over and over: Jake’s relationship with Jonathan, the lies she had told, and the many choices she had made that led her to this point
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 85
Standing two weeks later in the ultra-modern office of the competitor, Alamid’s keen eyes surveyed the plush furnishings and subtle hum of the business environment. Jonathan and the business world were both intended recipients of her statement.There was a heavy weight in the air as the ink on the contract she had just signed continued to dry. She had just taken over the competitor’s business, complete with all of its assets and clout. It was just another strategic step in her plan to undermine Jonathan’s network from within.The company’s operations had been thoroughly investigated by her team for months, revealing financial irregularities, weak spots, and suspicious activities that were directly linked to Jonathan.For the takeover to go off without a hitch, every detail had been carefully considered. The company’s upper management caved in to Alamid’s relentless pursuit of her goals, and her reputation as a fiercely independent businesswoman only grew in her ascendancy.As Alamid r
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 86
Hunter paced the dimly lit room, Zafron’s voice sharp and deliberate as he laid out the grim reality before them. The Brotherhood was at a crossroads, teetering on the edge of chaos. Jonathan’s web of corruption wasn’t confined to back-alley deals or underground operations; it bled into politics, infecting decision-makers and entire institutions.“You can’t keep running on the defensive,” Zafron said, his tone clipped as he leaned over the table strewn with documents, maps, and coded dossiers. “You need to hit them where it hurts—Jonathan’s political allies. But tread carefully, Hunter. This isn’t the same as taking out his foot soldiers.”Hunter stopped pacing, his eyes narrowing as he absorbed Zafron’s words. The idea of targeting politicians aligned with Jonathan was tempting. But the risks were colossal. “If I start exposing politicians, it paints a giant target on my back,” Hunter muttered, his fists clenching at his sides. “Not just mine—everyone involved in this fight.”Zafron
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 87
Hunter sat at the head of the Brotherhood’s table, his gaze sharp as Casper laid out the plan with meticulous precision. The room hummed with tension, each member acutely aware of the risks but unwilling to voice dissent. This was the kind of gamble that could dismantle Jonathan’s empire—or destroy them entirely.“We move on the northern hub first,” Casper said, his finger tracing the map in front of him. “Alejandro’s resources will be instrumental here. His people know the terrain, and their intel on the supply routes is solid.”Hunter’s lips pressed into a thin line at the mention of Alejandro. The history between them wasn’t just water under the bridge—it was a storm, a maelstrom of unresolved grudges and betrayals. Yet, despite the unspoken tension, he gave a curt nod.“Fine. Loop him in,” Hunter said, his voice cold but decisive. “But keep him on a leash. I don’t want any surprises.”Casper glanced at him, hesitating for a fraction of a second before continuing. “Alejandro’s alre
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 88
Olivia sat in the sterile, cold interrogation room, the ticking of the clock on the wall echoing in the silence. She felt the weight of the situation pressing down on her chest, the walls closing in around her. The faint hum of the fluorescent lights above did nothing to calm the storm of thoughts racing through her mind. How had it come to this? How had everything unraveled so completely?She stared at the two officers across the table from her, their expressions unreadable, but the tension in the air was thick enough to slice. Detective Marshall, a seasoned investigator with a reputation for getting results, leaned forward slightly, his eyes narrowing.“You’ve been aiding a criminal organization, Olivia,” he said, his voice low and steady. “Your involvement in Jake’s actions, his ties to Jonathan… this isn’t something you can just walk away from. We have everything we need. The evidence is clear.”Olivia’s hands trembled slightly in her lap, but she fought to keep her composure. She
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 89
Ezekiel and Alamid had been on the road for hours, the relentless thrum of the engine blending with the ever-growing tension in the air. The night was thick with humidity, and the headlights of their vehicle sliced through the darkness as they navigated the winding roads. The GPS was unreliable here, and they had to rely on a series of intel, contacts, and their instincts to get closer to Jonathan’s hideout.Ezekiel’s jaw was tight, hands gripping the wheel so hard his knuckles turned white. Every mile, every turn, felt like they were getting closer to something dangerous, something that could change everything. The fury in his chest was like a fire, fueled by the constant failures to get close to Jonathan, to put an end to his reign of terror.He hadn’t forgotten what Jonathan had done to his family—Ezekiel’s daughter, the betrayal, the endless manipulation. He would make sure Jonathan paid for all of it, no matter what.“We’re getting close,” Alamid muttered, eyes scanning the darke
First Heir: Hunter Dmitri 90
Hunter leaned over the desk in his office, the faint hum of the city’s nightlife echoing in the background as Leigh slid another file across the table toward him. He barely noticed the clock ticking above them; the details in front of him were far more pressing.The numbers on the screen, the invoices, the transactions—everything was pointing back to Jonathan, but there was something else there too, something more personal.Leigh’s sharp eyes didn’t miss a thing. She had been invaluable in helping Hunter decode Jonathan’s financial dealings—understanding the patterns, the hidden codes, and the shell companies that kept Jonathan’s operation running beneath the radar. She was resourceful, precise, and undeniably clever.There was no one else he trusted more in this moment, despite the strange pull he felt when they worked together. But there was something else there, something that both of them were pretending not to acknowledge. Neither of them had spoken about the tension between them