Jessica barely slept that night, her mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. She had reached out to someone from her father’s past, someone who could potentially help her bring Andrew Lane down, but the uncertainty of it all weighed heavily on her. She couldn’t shake the feeling that she was walking into something far more dangerous than she had anticipated. The person she had contacted had agreed to help, but there was an unspoken understanding between them: this was going to be risky, and there was no guarantee of success.Morning came far too quickly, and as the first rays of sunlight streamed through her window, Jessica forced herself out of bed. She couldn’t afford to waste any time. She needed to act before her father made his next move. After a quick shower, she dressed in something simple but professional—a black blouse and slacks—hoping to project confidence, even if she didn’t feel it.She was about to leave her apartment when her phone buzzed. It was a message from Phi
Jessica couldn’t shake the feeling of dread that had settled in her gut after her meeting with Thomas. The man had been helpful, but he’d also made it clear just how precarious their situation was. Every step she took felt like she was treading on thin ice, and the slightest mistake could send everything crashing down.As she drove away from the café, her thoughts kept returning to her father, Andrew Lane. He was a man of immense power, and Jessica knew all too well how ruthless he could be when someone crossed him. The fact that she was his daughter didn’t give her any immunity. If anything, it made her betrayal even more dangerous.When she finally arrived home, she parked the car and sat in the driver’s seat for a moment, trying to collect herself. The weight of everything she was doing bore down on her. The secrecy, the danger, and the potential consequences if she failed—it was almost too much to bear. But she couldn’t stop now. She had come too far.Taking a deep breath, Jessica
Jessica remained frozen in her living room long after Andrew Lane had left. The weight of his threats lingered in the air, heavy and oppressive. Every fiber of her being screamed at her to run, to escape from the nightmare she had found herself in. But she couldn’t. There was nowhere to run, no place where she could hide from her father’s far-reaching influence.Slowly, she sank onto the couch, her mind spinning with fear and confusion. How had it come to this? She had known that opposing her father would be dangerous, but she hadn’t fully grasped just how ruthless he could be. The cold look in his eyes, the way he had calmly warned her to back off—it all terrified her more than she could have ever imagined.She knew she had to be careful from now on. Every move she made would be scrutinized, every word she said monitored. There was no room for mistakes. Her father’s threats were not empty; they were promises of what would happen if she continued down this path. And yet, despite the f
Jessica could hardly sleep that night, her mind racing with all the possibilities and dangers ahead. Her father’s threats echoed in her head, mingling with Thomas’s words of caution. She knew she had to be careful, but the idea of playing the role of the dutiful daughter made her skin crawl. Every time she closed her eyes, she imagined Andrew Lane watching her every move, waiting for her to slip up. It was a nightmare she couldn’t wake up from.The next morning, Jessica forced herself out of bed, determined to keep up appearances. She dressed in her usual business attire, carefully applying makeup to cover the dark circles under her eyes. As she stared at her reflection in the mirror, she barely recognized the woman looking back at her. The confident, driven Jessica Lane seemed like a distant memory. Now, she was just trying to survive.She arrived at the Aton Empire building early, before most of the staff had even arrived. The security guards gave her respectful nods as she passed,
Jessica barely slept that night. Every creak of her apartment, every shadow that moved outside her window, made her jump. The text from her father played over and over in her mind. She could hear his voice behind the words—calm, cold, and calculating. He wasn’t bluffing. He never bluffed. By morning, the exhaustion had seeped into her bones, but she forced herself to get ready for another day at the office. There was no room for weakness now. If she showed any sign of cracking, her father would exploit it. That was the game he played, and Jessica knew she had to stay one step ahead, no matter how impossible it seemed.When she arrived at the Aton Empire building, she felt the tension in the air immediately. The employees moved about in hushed tones, stealing glances at her as she walked past. News of Andrew Lane's maneuvering must have spread, and everyone was waiting to see how she would respond.Jessica entered her office and closed the door, trying to block out the weight of their
Jessica barely slept that night. Every creak of her apartment, every shadow that moved outside her window, made her jump. The text from her father played over and over in her mind. She could hear his voice behind the words—calm, cold, and calculating. He wasn’t bluffing. He never bluffed. By morning, the exhaustion had seeped into her bones, but she forced herself to get ready for another day at the office. There was no room for weakness now. If she showed any sign of cracking, her father would exploit it. That was the game he played, and Jessica knew she had to stay one step ahead, no matter how impossible it seemed.When she arrived at the Aton Empire building, she felt the tension in the air immediately. The employees moved about in hushed tones, stealing glances at her as she walked past. News of Andrew Lane's maneuvering must have spread, and everyone was waiting to see how she would respond.Jessica entered her office and closed the door, trying to block out the weight of their
Jessica barely slept that night. Every creak of her apartment, every shadow that moved outside her window, made her jump. The text from her father played over and over in her mind. She could hear his voice behind the words—calm, cold, and calculating. He wasn’t bluffing. He never bluffed. By morning, the exhaustion had seeped into her bones, but she forced herself to get ready for another day at the office. There was no room for weakness now. If she showed any sign of cracking, her father would exploit it. That was the game he played, and Jessica knew she had to stay one step ahead, no matter how impossible it seemed.When she arrived at the Aton Empire building, she felt the tension in the air immediately. The employees moved about in hushed tones, stealing glances at her as she walked past. News of Andrew Lane's maneuvering must have spread, and everyone was waiting to see how she would respond.Jessica entered her office and closed the door, trying to block out the weight of their
Jessica barely slept that night. Every creak of her apartment, every shadow that moved outside her window, made her jump. The text from her father played over and over in her mind. She could hear his voice behind the words—calm, cold, and calculating. He wasn’t bluffing. He never bluffed. By morning, the exhaustion had seeped into her bones, but she forced herself to get ready for another day at the office. There was no room for weakness now. If she showed any sign of cracking, her father would exploit it. That was the game he played, and Jessica knew she had to stay one step ahead, no matter how impossible it seemed.When she arrived at the Aton Empire building, she felt the tension in the air immediately. The employees moved about in hushed tones, stealing glances at her as she walked past. News of Andrew Lane's maneuvering must have spread, and everyone was waiting to see how she would respond.Jessica entered her office and closed the door, trying to block out the weight of their