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LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 244
One weekend, they both went to a secluded cabin near the coast. The plan was simple, they were to relax, disconnect from the world and just be together. But nature had other plans for them both. A fierce storm rolled in unexpectedly, trapping them inside as heavy rain lashed against the windows. The power (electricity) kept flickering and eventually it cut out completely, leaving them in darkness. Amelia, who was wrapped in a blanket, sighed dramatically and said; "So, this is how we die." Troy laughed, pulling her closer. "Overly dramatic as usual aren't we?" She looked up at him, her voice softer. "Actually… I love this. Just us, no distractions. Nothing but the sound of the rain." Troy cupped her face, his thumb tracing her cheek. "I love you, Amelia." She inhaled sharply, her eyes searching his. "Troy…" "I know it’s fast," he admitted and continued; "But I can’t fight it. I don’t want to, I just want you to know how I truly feel right now.” Tears welled up in her eye
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 245
One weekend, Troy blindfolded Amelia and drove her to a surprise destination. When he finally removed the blindfold, Amelia gasped. "A cabin in the mountains.” “Yes of course, You’re always talking about how you want to escape the noise. So here we are. No phone calls. No cameras. Just us.” Troy Reece uttered grinning as he looks at how excited she was. “There is only one thing left, this is different from last time, but I wish it would rain even if it's a little bit." Troy grinned and uttered, “that means we will be staying here for a few days, until it rains because I saw your bucket list and I want to help you out.” Amelia giggled and rested her head on his shoulders. The cabin was warm and inviting, nestled deep in the woods. They spent the days hiking, cooking together, and sitting by the fireplace, wrapped in each other’s arms. One evening, a soft drizzle started outside. Amelia stepped onto the porch, closing her eyes as the raindrops kissed her skin. "I love the ra
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 246
***One year later*** Bentley Manor stood grand as ever, bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun. A soft breeze carried the scent of fresh roses from Patricia’s garden, where she sat on the terrace, watching her children play. Seraphina, now a toddler, giggled as she clumsily chased after her twin brother, Alexander. Their little feet padded across the grass, their laughter filling the air. Patricia smiled, her heart full. The past years had been one of healing and renewal. Malcolm D’Cruz was no more,his name never spoken in their home. Looking back at the trials they had faced from friends and for alike and to be in this moment, here with her kids, was miraculous, she was very much proud of the husband she got. Logan walked onto the terrace, rolling up his sleeves. His gaze softened as he watched his wife and children. “They’re growing too fast,” Patricia murmured. Logan chuckled, sitting beside her. “They’re Bentleys. They’re born to be unstoppable. I am sure they wo
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 247
As they kept having conversations with each other, they planned their first meeting. It was in a coffee shop, it hummed with quiet conversations and the soft clatter of cups. Tariq sat at a corner table, tapping his fingers against his cup. He had agreed to meet Emma in person after weeks of exchanging messages, but now that she was five minutes late, he was becoming nervous. Then suddenly, the door swung open. Emma walked in, scanning the room before her gaze landed on him. She smiled, it was a warm and genuine one. Tariq stood awkwardly as she approached. “You must be Tariq,” she said, setting down her bag. “It’s great to finally meet you.” “Yeah,” Tariq replied, running a hand through his hair. “You’re shorter than I expected.” Emma chuckled. “And you’re taller than I expected.” They both laughed, the tension from within him began to melt away. Emma took a sip of her latte, then leaned forward. “So, tell me, what made you want to volunteer at the menta
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 248
Months later, on a rainy afternoon, they sat by Emma’s window, watching the raindrops pour against the glass. Tariq had his head leaned back against the couch, eyes closed. Emma fiddled with the hem of her sweater and asked; “T, do you ever think about love?” Tariq cracked an eye open. “Are you trying to confess something, Donald?” Emma rolled her eyes. “Hey… I am being serious.” Tariq sat up, considering and then said; “Yeah... I used to think love was supposed to be this big, dramatic thing. The kind that sweeps you off your feet. But now? I think love is just… having someone who gets you. Who sees the parts of you you would rather hide and still stays.” Emma swallowed. “That’s beautiful to know.” He shrugged and said; “It’s the truth.” A beat of silence passed. Then Tariq glanced at her. “And you? What do you think love is?” Emma hesitated, then met his gaze. “I think… it feels a lot like this.” As she gets closer to him leaning for a kiss. Tariq’s breath caught up
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 249
A week had passed since Adrian’s unexpected return, but the tension between Tariq and Emma hadn’t eased. Tariq had become more protective, always walking her home from her office, always scanning the streets, as if expecting Adrian to reappear and he did. Late one night, as Emma was locking up her little space and bookstore, her phone buzzed. It was an unknown Number, with the text ‘Miss me?’ Her heart pounded on seeing this, she barely had time to react before a shadow loomed behind her. A hand grabbed her wrist, yanking her back. “Emma.” Adrian’s voice was smooth, eerily calm. She twisted against his grip. “Let go of me, Adrian.” But he didn’t. Instead, he tightened his hold. “I don’t like being ignored and you know it.” Panic surged through her. She opened her mouth to scream, but before she could, a fist collided with Adrian’s jaw, sending him stumbling back. “Tariq.” Emma called out. Tariq stood there, chest rising and falling with controlled fury, his knuckles stil
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 250
Emma’s breath caught in her throat. “You…” She swallowed hard. “You went after him alone?” Tariq leaned against the doorframe, exhaustion creeping into his voice. “I had to.” Emma’s expression hardened. “No, Tariq. You didn’t have to do that.” She guided him inside, making him sit on the couch. When she lifted his shirt slightly, a deep bruise was already forming along his ribs. Emma inhaled sharply. “Oh my God.” Tariq caught her hand before she could pull away. “It’s not as bad as it looks.” Emma met his gaze, eyes glistening with unshed tears. “You’re hurt because of me.” Tariq shook his head. “I’m hurt because of him. Because he wouldn’t stop. And I couldn’t let him think he could keep scaring you.” Emma bit her lip, her voice barely above a whisper. “What if something worse had happened to you?” Tariq cupped her face gently, brushing his thumb against her cheek. “Then it would’ve been worth it.” A tear slipped down her cheek, and Tariq’s heart clenched. “Emma… I am so
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 251
Today was the day Tariq was accompanying Emma to meet her parents, Henry and Margaret Donald. Tariq adjusted the collar of his shirt, exhaling sharply as he stepped through the doorway of Emma’s home. The scent of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the faint aroma of old books and wooden furniture. He could feel the weight of Emma’s hand on his arm, steady yet reassuring. "Relax," she whispered, flashing him a smirk. "They don’t bite." He chuckled, but his nerves didn’t settle, he was nervous. Henry Donald and Margaret were seated on the couch, their gazes fixed on him like a silent interrogation. Henry, with his sharp eyes and a presence that commanded respect, remained unreadable. Margaret, on the other hand, offered a small, polite smile. They were assessing the young man who had caught their only daughter's attention. "So, this is the man who stole our daughter's heart," Henry finally said, his voice deep and controlled. Tariq straightened, nodding respectfully. "Yes,
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CHAPTER 263
As the night grew deeper, the table emptied, leaving only Logan, Alexander, Seraphina, and Udinov nursing their drinks. Patricia had gone to check on a renovation project upstairs, giving Logan a rare moment alone with his children. He leaned forward, resting his arms on the table. “You’re all too busy.” Seraphina smirked. “That’s rich, coming from you.” Logan chuckled. “I know. But when was the last time you all sat like this? No boardrooms, no deals, no strategies?” None of them answered and then Logan sighed. “You were raised to be strong, to command, to win. But power without family means nothing.” Alexander exhaled, rubbing his temples. “You’re getting sentimental here, Dad.” “Maybe,” Logan admitted and continued; “Or maybe I just don’t want you three to lose what I fought so hard to build, which was not the empire, but this.” Alexander tapped the rim of his glass. “And what exactly is this?” Logan looked at them, they were his legacy, his greatest creations, he utt
CHAPTER 262
Udinov got another text from his dad's right hand that the meeting was postponed, so he decided to join Seraphina and Alexander for dinner at their family estate, then he would go back home to his parents after. Besides, the Bentley family are like his first home, he calls Patricia ‘mama’ and she treats him like a second son she never had. They boarded a flight and headed home. The Bentley Estate was standing brightly, in the twilight, its grandeur was untouched by time. The sprawling mansion was an empire in itself, it was where titans were raised. Tonight, however it was not about power or strategy, it was about family. Seraphina Bentley stepped out of her sleek car, a product of her company’s innovation. The estate’s lights illuminated the driveway, which was a path she had walked on since childhood. She didn’t need to knock, the doors swung open as if the house itself knew she had arrived. "About time," a familiar voice drawled. She smirked as Alexander leaned again
CHAPTER 261
Seraphina, Alexander, and Udinov had eliminated The Black Concordat. The world was once again theirs. But power was never still. It was always shifting, always evolving. And now, they had to decide if they would rule the world as it was or if they would reshape it? They didn’t just want an empire, they wanted absolute dominion. Few months later, in a private island in the Mediterranean A meeting unlike any other had been arranged. The most powerful people in the world, billionaires, world leaders, and shadow rulers all arrived in secret, each escorted by heavily armed security. But at the center of it all, inside a grand glass-walled hall overlooking the ocean, stood three figures. They were none other than Seraphina, his twin brother Alexander Bentley and Udinov Volkov. This meeting wasn't one of negotiation, it was a declaration. Seraphina spoke first, her voice steady and commanding. "You are all here because you think you control the world, but let me make something
CHAPTER 260
With the Dominions wiped out, the Bentley-Volkov dynasty had reclaimed its throne. The war between the heirs had turned into an alliance, one built on necessity, respect, and the undeniable truth that they were stronger together. But power never truly rests, the world watched, waiting to see if Seraphina, Alexander, and Udinov would hold their reign, or if a new storm was already brewing. Two months after Dominion's fall, the three heirs met again, this time in Hong Kong, inside a high-rise that belonged to Bentley International Banking. Inside the boardroom, tension crackled like a coming storm. Seraphina stood at the head of the table, her gaze sharp. "Dominion wasn’t the end." Alexander leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "Go on." She tapped on the table, and a holographic display flickered to life filled with names, locations, financial transactions. "Before Dominion fell, someone else was moving in the shadows, picking up the pieces. They call themselves The Bl
CHAPTER 259
Over the years, many years later, the world had changed. The names Bentley and Volkov were no longer just synonymous with wealth. They had become something more, they had become an unstoppable dynasty that shaped economies, influenced governments, and controlled the very pulse of power in the world. Logan Bentley and Damien Volkov had done the impossible, they had not only built an empire, but they had ensured its survival. But every empire faces its greatest challenge, because the bigger it becomes the more threats it attracts. And this time, the threat wasn’t from the outside like it used to be, this particular one was from within. Seraphina Bentley grew up to become the Visionary of the empire, she had always been so smart and took her father's brilliance and foresight. She is a strategist, a builder, a force just at the age of twenty-three, she had transformed Bentley Innovations into an empire of the future, dominating artificial intelligence, clean energy, and space exp
CHAPTER 258
The next day, Troy Reece and his son stood by the balcony, he didn't allow him to go back home the night before for fear he would get abducted. There were unspoken words between them For years, Troy had imagined this very moment when he would talk to his son in person again, he had rehearsed apologies in the quiet of his guilt, whispered confessions into thin air, but now, standing before his son, no words seemed enough. Ethan’s fists clenched at his sides, his expression unreadable. There was hesitation in his eyes, a war between the hurt of abandonment and the reluctant gratitude he couldn’t ignore. The weight of Troy’s absence had shaped him in ways no one would hope for, but then the knowledge that his father had, in his own way, protected him from Arthur’s threats, from a darkness Ethan never fully understood. "You left me," Ethan said at last, his voice quiet but razor-sharp. "For years, I told myself I’d never forgive you, I even hoped we would never meet." Troy’s th
CHAPTER 257
Troy’s SUV screeched to a stop in front of the house. He was out before the engine died, his gun drawn. Ethan was right behind him; he was just a young man who hated violence, but he wanted to help them out, since his father did the same. Troy’s worst fear was confirmed when he saw the back door wide open. 'Oh no, no no…’ Troy thought. His blood went ice cold as he couldn't hear any sound, he walked gently into the house. “Amelia!” he shouted, but no one answered, there was silence. Then suddenly, there was a thud from upstairs. Troy moved fast, taking the stairs two at a time. Ethan followed, his heart pounding. The bedroom door was locked, but Troy kicked it open, his eyes widened. What he saw made him freeze, Amelia was there. A man in black had her, one arm wrapped tightly around her throat, the other holding a knife to her stomach. Her eyes widened when she saw Troy. “Troy… I am sorry,” she muttered. The man tightened his grip and uttered; “One more step, and s
CHAPTER 256
Troy and Ethan sat in the back of a black SUV, parked a block away from Arthur’s location. Ethan was scared out of his wits, his hands clenched. “I don’t like this,” Ethan muttered. Troy checked his watch, his expression unreadable. “Son, you don’t have to like it. You just have to follow my lead.” Ethan let out a sharp breath. “Arthur thinks I’m selling you out. What if he catches on that I am lying to him? He will kill me and you.” Troy finally turned to him, his gaze transfixed on him, he uttered; “Then we make sure he doesn’t walk away out of this place tonight.” Ethan swallowed hard, he had always seen Troy as the controlled, sophisticated filmmaker, but now? Now, he was looking at a man who had been in the shadows, in the dark before, a man who knew exactly how to handle threats or who used to give one in the past. Troy’s phone buzzed and it was a message from Author. ‘Warehouse. 30 minutes. Come alone.’ Ethan’s stomach twisted. “It’s a setup, Troy.” Troy smirked
CHAPTER 255
Troy was in his office when his phone rang. He answered without hesitation. “Ethan?” “We need to talk.” Ethan uttered immediately. Sensing the discomfort and unease in his voice, Troy straightened up and asked; “What’s wrong?” There was a long pause like he was trying to find the courage to speak, then Ethan finally spoke, his voice low and tensed. “It’s Arthur, he is coming for you.” Troy’s blood went cold. Ethan continued. “He wants me to set you up. If I don’t, he’s threatening Amelia.” There was silence. Then, Troy’s voice dropped to something dangerous; “Where is he?” Ethan exhaled shakily. “Troy, you don’t understand. Arthur isn’t just some con man. He’s dangerous. He has people. He won’t stop until…” Troy cut him off. “I don’t care who he has.” His voice was deadly calm. “No one threatens my family.” Ethan hesitated. “So… what do we do?” Troy leaned back, his mind racing. Then, for the first time, he spoke words Ethan never expected to hear. “We set him up firs
