The early morning light filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the small park by the lake. The air was crisp, with just a hint of the chill that would give way to a warmer day. Eddie stood near the edge of the lake, hands in his pockets, staring out at the still water. His thoughts were a jumble, a mix of anger, frustration, and uncertainty. He heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path behind him and turned to see Frank approaching.
Frank looked tired, his face drawn and lined with worry, but there was a determined set to his jaw. He walked up to Eddie, stopping a few feet away, and the two men stood in silence for a moment, the tension between them palpable.
“Eddie,” Frank finally said, breaking the silence, his voice low and strained. “We need to talk.”
Eddie nodded, not meeting Frank’s gaze. “Yeah, we do.”
Frank took a deep breath, glancing around the quiet park. “I’m not her
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The sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the city as Eddie stared at his phone screen, his heart pounding in his chest. The message from Jennifer was short, almost too casual for the gravity of its content, but it struck Eddie like a blow.*Eddie, I’m with Frank. Don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine. Also, Dad’s assets are all yours now. Take care.*Eddie read the message over and over, his mind struggling to process it. Jennifer was with Frank. The man who had been causing him so much trouble, the one who had tried to turn him against Agatha. And now, Jennifer was with him, willingly. The idea made Eddie’s blood boil.And what was this about their father’s assets? How could Jennifer casually mention something so significant as if it were nothing? Their father’s wealth was immense, a legacy that had always been a point of contention between them. Now, it was all being handed to Eddie, and Jennifer was with Frank.Eddie clenched his fists, the phone screen trembling in his hand. He
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The tension in the car was palpable as Eddie drove away from the lake house, his knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel too tightly. Jennifer sat beside him, silent and distant, her eyes staring blankly out of the window. The rhythmic hum of the engine did nothing to soothe the storm brewing inside Eddie’s mind.He had succeeded in getting Jennifer out of the house, but the nagging feeling that something wasn’t right wouldn’t leave him alone. Frank had given up too easily, too quickly. The man Eddie had confronted in the lake house was not the Frank he knew—the calculating, manipulative man who always had a trick up his sleeve. Eddie’s instincts screamed that something was wrong, but he couldn’t quite place what it was.“Eddie,” Jennifer’s voice broke the silence, hesitant and soft, “What exactly are you trying to protect me from? Frank… he’s not what you think.”Eddie didn’t look at her, his eyes fixed on the road. “Jennifer, you don’t understand. Frank is dangerous. He’s be
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The sterile smell of the hospital hung in the air, mixing with the tension that radiated between Eddie and Frank. They sat in the waiting room, the harsh fluorescent lights casting long shadows on the tiled floor. Eddie's fists were clenched, his eyes fixed on a point far in the distance, as if he could burn a hole through the wall with the sheer intensity of his anger. Frank sat a few seats away, his posture slouched and defeated, the weight of guilt heavy on his shoulders.Eddie couldn't bring himself to look at Frank. The man who had once been his friend, his confidant, now seemed like nothing more than a traitor, a man who had ruined everything. The sound of Jennifer's labored breathing as she was rushed into surgery still echoed in his mind, a constant reminder of the horror he had witnessed. His heart ached with a mixture of grief and fury, the two emotions intertwining in a way that left him feeling hollow.Minutes stretched into an eternity, the silence between them thick and
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Eddie sat in the dimly lit hospital room, the rhythmic beeping of the monitors providing a steady, albeit tense, background noise. Jennifer had been unconscious for thirteen hours, and the doctors had warned him that the first moments of her awakening would be crucial. He'd spent the entire time at her bedside, waiting, praying that she'd open her eyes and give him some sign that she was still the Jennifer he knew.Finally, as the dawn light filtered through the blinds, Eddie noticed a fluttering of Jennifer’s eyelids. He leaned in closer, holding his breath. Her fingers twitched slightly, and then, slowly, her eyes opened.“Jennifer?” Eddie whispered, his voice laced with both hope and fear.Jennifer blinked a few times, her vision gradually focusing. When she finally met Eddie’s gaze, a small, weak smile crossed her lips. “Eddie...”The relief that surged through Eddie was overwhelming. “Thank God,” he murmured, taking her hand in his. “You’re awake. I’ve been so worried.”Jennifer
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Eddie leaned back in his chair, the small café by the lakeside quiet except for the occasional chatter of other patrons and the soft lapping of the water against the shore. Across from him, Frank sat, looking slightly uneasy, as if he knew that this meeting was more than just a simple conversation. Eddie took a deep breath, staring at Frank with a mix of emotions he couldn’t quite sort out.“So,” Eddie began, breaking the silence, “Jennifer loves you. She really loves you.”Frank’s eyes flicked up to meet Eddie’s, surprise evident in his gaze. He hadn’t expected Eddie to be so straightforward. “I love her too,” Frank replied, his voice steady. “More than anything. I didn’t think it was possible, but she’s changed everything for me.”Eddie nodded slowly, processing Frank’s words. He could see the sincerity in Frank’s eyes, the way his face softened when he spoke about Jennifer. “She asked me to give you a chance,” Eddie continued. “She said she’s willing to leave everything behind if I
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Eddie knelt on the grass, Frank’s lifeless body still clutched in his arms. The once serene park was now a scene of chaos and despair. His mind raced, trying to process what had just happened. The man he had reluctantly agreed to give a chance was gone, and the message from Axton’s was a harsh reminder of how far-reaching his control was.His phone buzzed again, snapping him out of his daze. It was Jennifer, her concern evident in her text. Eddie could barely muster the strength to respond, his fingers trembling as he typed out a quick lie.**Jennifer, I’m sorry, but Frank and I are in the middle of an important business trip. Something urgent came up.He hit send, barely giving himself time to think about the consequences of his words. He needed to think, to regroup, but more importantly, he needed to keep Jennifer in the dark about the real tragedy unfolding. If she knew the truth, it would crush her.Eddie stood, his legs feeling weak and unsteady beneath him. The park, once a plac
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Eddie sat in the dimly lit room, the amber glow of the setting sun casting long shadows against the walls. He held a half-empty bottle of wine in his hand, his fingers loosely gripping the neck as he stared at the liquid swirling inside. His thoughts were a tangled mess, a constant loop of Frank’s death, the lies he had told Jennifer, and the looming presence of Axton and Agatha. The wine wasn’t helping, but it dulled the sharp edges of his guilt and confusion, at least temporarily.His phone buzzed on the table in front of him, the screen lighting up with Jennifer’s name. It was a call from her — but it wasn’t her voice he was worried about hearing. Jennifer had been trying to get in touch with Frank, unaware of the devastating truth that Eddie was keeping from her. Every time her name appeared on the screen, it was a painful reminder of the lie he was living.Without thinking, Eddie reached for the phone and immediately rejected the call, his heart heavy with the weight of his decep
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Eddie stepped off the plane in Paris, feeling the weight of his decisions pressing down on him. The city was as breathtaking as always, but he could barely take in the sights. His mind was clouded with thoughts of Jennifer, Frank, and the lies he had spun to keep everything from unraveling. He had hoped that this trip would bring him some clarity, some way to navigate the storm he was in. But as he headed to Agatha’s apartment, an uneasy feeling settled in his chest.Agatha had always been a mysterious figure in his life, a mix of sophistication and danger that had drawn him in from the start. She was powerful, connected, and had a way of making problems disappear. But she was also unpredictable, and Eddie knew better than to trust her fully. Still, he had no other choice. If anyone could help him clean up the mess with Frank and Axton, it was her.When Eddie arrived at Agatha’s luxurious penthouse, he was greeted by her personal assistant, who led him to the grand living room. The ro
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