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Elara sat propped against the headboard, wrapped in the one nightgown that had survived Christopher’s relentless, feverish affection.A satisfied smile curved her lips as she scrolled through the glowing responses to her public statement online.Her name was everywhere, her promise to restore Aurelia Square already earning her the admiration of strangers.She was scanning her contacts to make a call when the guest-room door opened and Briana stepped inside, gently closing it behind her so the servants wouldn’t overhear.“Elara? Are you alright?”“I’m fine, Briana.”Briana approached the bed, her expression warm but with concern. “I’m sorry about my cousin. There are moments when he… overdoes it.”Elara’s smile turned wicked. “If I had even a little strength left, we’d still be at it right now.” Her eyes sparkled. “I feel like the luckiest woman in the world.”Briana sat at the edge of the bed, studying her guest more closely. “You have deep feelings for him, don’t you?”“Of course!” E
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Briana tilted her head, a mischievous smile curving her lips. “I was going to ask whether Elara is officially approved, but I think that would be redundant at this point.”Christopher chuckled, utterly unapologetic. “Cousin, you can throw that list away. I have no interest in meeting any other woman.”“That’s wonderful, Chris. Should I congratulate Elara, then?”He grinned wickedly. “Once she regains the ability to walk.”Briana inhaled sharply, scandalized, while Christopher burst into laughter at her expression.A short while later, Christopher sat at the dining table, replenishing his strength with a hearty, nutritious meal: grilled chicken, brown rice, roasted vegetables, and a fresh fruit smoothie prepared specifically to revive a man who had spent half the day in passionate company.Julian stood discreetly at his side, attentive as always.“Anything else, young master Vasconcelos?” the butler inquired.“No, Julian. Thank you.”Julian bowed and withdrew. Christopher lifted a gene
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Briana lunched quietly in the usual restaurant. Her plate held a careful balance of nourishment: grilled salmon over a bed of quinoa, steamed vegetables seasoned only lightly with herbs, and a chilled glass of coconut water.It was the kind of meal her doctor would wholeheartedly approve for a pregnant woman, and she ate it at an unhurried pace while her gaze drifted to the television mounted above the bar.From her point of view, the news anchor looked exhausted, his eyes shadowed by deep circles, his voice carrying a funereal gravity.“The Public Security Council of Aurelia met at Parliament today with the prince and future heir to the throne, Clayton Lemes, to discuss the worsening security crisis,” he intoned. “Speculation continues about whether the recent attacks truly stem from angry viewers of the show Times of Glory, or whether something more is at play. We await further updates.”Briana frowned. If people began to suspect the true motive behind the bombings, chaos would only
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“What feelings?” Sandro continued, cutting off Claudia. “Delusions? Delusions of grandeur?”“It’s easy for you to judge,” Claudia retorted, adopting a pitiful expression.“Why do you think it’s right to keep your daughter in this delusion?” Sandro asked, impatient.Claudia assumed a psychiatric pose. “Because if we constantly rub the truth in Katrina’s face, she will snap! How will she raise my grandson in those conditions?”“She won’t,” Gilson said, his voice somber. “Patricio has already warned that he will dump Katrina and seek full custody of his son if Katrina doesn’t get her act together.”Claudia swallowed hard, feeling Reality punch her in the stomach. “But... that will only make things worse... my daughter—”“If your daughter can’t have a normal head, focused on her own life, and can’t forget about defeating my daughter, then she becomes an unfitting mother,” Sandro stated firmly.Sandro turned on his heel and exited, closing the door with deliberate care.Gilson felt a flick
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“My young man, it’s been a while!” Nadir exclaimed.Rodolfo flinched, immediately sensing trouble from Nadir. “Mrs. Vasconcelos, what do you mean?”“I’m referring to the fact that you’ve missed days of work,” Nadir said, approaching him. “Was everything alright with you?”Rodolfo swallowed, unable to tell the truth. “Ehr... I was unwell, barely able to get out of bed.”That wasn’t entirely a lie. Rodolfo couldn’t get out of bed because he was handcuffed, being abused relentlessly by Nadir’s sister-in-law.Nadir, didn’t catching his drift, put her hand on her mouth. “How awful! Fortunately, your family—”“To make matters worse, I live alone,” Rodolfo corrected her quickly.“Oh, what a pity,” Nadir said, maintaining her charismatic smile. “Well, I’m glad you’re feeling better and are back.”Nadir returned inside the company, feeling she had done a good deed by showing concern for her employees.Rodolfo, however, let out a comically loud sigh of relief that caught the attention of his co
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“That is true,” Clayton conceded, shaking his head. “What I don’t understand is why anyone would want a territorial separation from the Aurelian Monarchy.”“Drakov was dissatisfied with the way things were done at the time,” Mark explained diplomatically, “and he believed he had the right to secession. Many people bought into his speech.”“But now, with how things are going in Aurelia...” Clayton offered an ironic smile. “That guy was completely wrong. If there were complaints, they could be addressed to the Throne without needing a war to do so.”“What Drakov truly wanted was power,” Mark countered. “Popular dissatisfaction was merely the pretext he seized upon to justify his actions.”Clayton leaned forward. “So, has the Braspolis police found anything?”“Nothing to locate Drakov, not yet,” Mark replied, his voice cold.“The Public Safety Council wants to know if they can leave this matter in your hands.” Clayton leaned back. “You still have your operations center and the best men t
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