***The roar of the engines filled the air as the private jet Gwen hired touched down on the tarmac of the international airport in Romania. Inside the sleek cabin, Gwen's heart pounded with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. She had come halfway across the world to rescue the man she loved, and failure was not an option.With a determined glint in her eyes, Gwen reached for her phone, her fingers flying over the screen as she dialled the number of Jonathan, the man who had offered Nathan refuge. She knew that time was of the essence and that every moment wasted brought Nathan closer to danger.The phone rang once, twice, before a voice crackled through the line, filled with a sense of urgency."Gwen?" the man said, his voice tinged with relief. "Is that you?""Yes, it's me," Gwen replied, her voice steady despite the turmoil raging within her. "I need your help. I'm at the international airport. Can you bring Nathan here?"There was a brief pause on the other end of the line
“You too, Gwen.” Nathan smiled. He never thought he would be this happy to see Gwen, as he told her that they should get into the private jet before Andrew’s men would suspect and come over. They rushed into the jet. Gwen went to the pilot and told him to take off, as he came back over to where Nathan was and sat next to him. Nathan's heart soared with the promise of freedom that lay ahead. His hand was intertwined with Gwen’s as the engines roared to life, carrying them away. Nathan felt a huge relief that he had finally left Romania.***The afternoon sun cast long shadows across Andrew's opulent living room, its warm rays failing to penetrate the icy chill that permeated the air. Andrew sat on his leather armchair, his brow furrowed with frustration as he stared at the blank screen of his phone. Despite his best efforts, Nathan remained elusive, a thorn in his side that refused to be dislodged.With a growl of frustration, Andrew punched in a number on his phone, his fingers tappin
Gwen wanted to argue, to beg him to reconsider, but she could see the determination in his eyes. He had made up his mind, and nothing she could say would change that.With a heavy heart, she nodded, her eyes filled with tears. She refused to let fall."Okay, Nathan," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "But promise me one thing. Promise me you'll be careful and that you'll come back to me when it's safe."Nathan reached out and took her hand in his, his touch a silent vow that echoed the words he could not speak."I promise," he said, his voice filled with conviction. "I'll come back to you, Gwen. I swear it."And as the plane continued its journey, carrying them towards an uncertain future, Nathan and Gwen clung to each other, their hearts filled with hope for the day when they would be reunited once more.***The city lights of Belloberg twinkled like distant stars as Gwen and Nathan stepped off the private jet, their breath visible in the crisp night air. The weight of
***Andrew awoke with a simmering rage still coursing through his veins, his mind consumed by thoughts of Nathan and the failure to capture him that he had endured. With a frustrated growl, he reached for his bedside table, grabbed his bedside landline phone and glared at the shattered remnants of his anger from the night before."Get me a new phone, now!" he barked into the device, his voice a low growl of frustration.The guard on the other end of the line scrambled to obey, his voice trembling as he responded, "Yes, sir, right away."Moments later, the guard came with the replacement phone, which he gave to Andrew. Andrew busied himself with transferring all the information from his old device cloud to the new one. Every contact, every message, and every piece of incriminating evidence that could be used against him—he made sure it was all safely stored away.Once the task was complete, Andrew wasted no time in springing into action. He called up one of his trusted men, his voice c
Nathan's heart clenched at the pain in her voice, the guilt weighing heavy on his shoulders."I wanted to," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I had to deal with some things first. I'm sorry, Karina. I never meant to hurt you."Karina's eyes softened at his words, her heart aching with the longing to believe him."I know, Nathan," she said, her voice gentle. "I just wish you had told me what was going on. We could have faced it together."Nathan reached out and took her hand in his, his fingers intertwining with hers as he gazed into her eyes with an intensity that took her breath away."I promise, Karina," he vowed, his voice filled with determination. "Once everything I am facing is over, I'll never keep anything from you again. I swear it."Before Karina could respond, the door to her office burst open, and Gwen stormed in, her eyes blazing with fury as she fixed Nathan with a steely glare.Nathan's heart pounded in his chest as he saw Gwen. He racked his brain for
The phone rang several times before Gwen finally answered, her voice warm and familiar on the other end of the line. "Hey, Nathan, what's up?" She greeted him.Nathan took a deep breath, steeling himself for the conversation ahead. "Gwen, I need to talk to you about something," he said, his voice tight with tension.Gwen sensed the seriousness in Nathan's tone and grew concerned. "Of course, Nathan, what's wrong?" she asked, her voice soft with concern."It's about you and Karina," Nathan replied, his words coming out in a rush. "I can't shake this feeling of... I don't know. I need to understand what brought you two closer."There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line as Gwen processed Nathan's words. Finally, she spoke, her voice gentle but firm. "Nathan, it's complicated," she began. "It all started with Alex."Nathan's blood boiled at the mention of Alex's name. He clenched his fists, struggling to contain the rage that threatened to consume him. "What about Alex?"
***The air in the bustling restaurant was thick with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling dishes as Josh stepped through the door. He glanced around the crowded room, his eyes scanning the faces until they settled on the private investigator he had arranged to meet. The investigator sat alone at a corner table; his gaze fixed on something spread out before him.Approaching the table, Josh cleared his throat to announce his presence. The investigator looked up, his eyes meeting Josh's with a sharp intensity."Mr. Carter, I presume?" the investigator said, rising from his seat to shake Josh's hand."That's right," Josh confirmed, returning the firm handshake. "You must be the private investigator I hired."The investigator nodded. "Indeed I am. Please, take a seat."Josh settled into the chair opposite the investigator, sliding a photograph across the table as he did so. "This is Nathan," he said, his voice low and intense. "I need you to find him for me."The investigator p
"Shut up," Nathan growled, his voice low and menacing as he leaned in close, his eyes burning with fury. "I ask the questions here."Alex recoiled at the force of Nathan's words, his gaze flickering nervously as he struggled to compose himself. "What do you want from me?" he managed to choke out, his voice strained with fear.Nathan's eyes narrowed as he regarded the man before him, his mind racing with thoughts of revenge and justice. "I want to know why you've been tormenting Karina," he demanded, his voice laced with accusation. "What did she ever do to you?"Alex's gaze faltered, guilt flashing across his features before he quickly masked it with a look of defiance. "Karina did nothing to me," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I just... I wanted her company. It was nothing personal."Nathan's blood boiled at the admission, his anger bubbling to the surface in a seething rage. "Nothing personal?" he repeated, his voice dripping with contempt. "You destroyed her life,