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145The guard's screams were cut short as his body went limp, his lifeless eyes staring up at Darien in silent accusation. Darien stood there for a moment, his chest heaving with adrenaline, before turning away from the gruesome scene.Camila's horrified gasp broke the tense silence, her hands flying to her mouth in shock."Sir French, what have you done?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The other guards watched in stunned silence, their expressions ranging from shock to horror. "He... he killed him," one of them muttered, his voice barely above a whisper.But Darien paid them no mind, his thoughts consumed by the weight of his actions. As they tended to Amelia's wound, he couldn't shake the nagging feeling of doubt that gnawed at the edges of his mind.Had he gone too far? Had he sacrificed his integrity for the sake of revenge? But as he looked down at Amelia's pale face, her life hanging in the balance, he knew that he would do whatever it took to save her, even
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146After departing the scene, a fleet of vehicles descended upon the mountain, converging on the area recently vacated by a convoy. Among them was Marco DeSilva, whose shock was palpable upon discovering the lifeless bodies of Titania and her men. His disbelief was evident as he struggled to comprehend the situation before him.Marco's heart raced as he took in the grim scene before him. The lifeless bodies of Titania and her men lay scattered on the ground, a stark reminder of the brutality of their demise. His mind raced, trying to make sense of the chaos that had unfolded in his absence."What... what happened here?" Marco's voice trembled as he addressed his men, his hands clenched into fists at his sides.One of his subordinates stepped forward, his expression grave. "It looks like they were ambushed, sir. There's no sign of who could have done this."Marco's brow furrowed in frustration as he surveyed the scene. Titania, planted within the Fairchild family to serve as a crucial
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147“Here, take this. It’s a secret medicine I got you. Take it with some water, and you’ll be fine in no time.”Amelia pushed a small white bottle into his hand and poured him a glass of warm water.“Secret medicine? What is it?” Darien asked curiously.“Don’t underestimate it. It’s the result of three years of dedicated research and experiments by Dr. Esmond Starag. It can treat all kinds of venom,” she urged.“Esmond Starag?” Dustin was surprised.“You know him?” asked Natasha, with a raised eyebrow.As the conversation continued, Darien couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping over him. The mention of Dr. Esmond Starag's name by Amelia caught his attention, stirring up memories of a past encounter with the renowned doctor. Flashback:Several years ago, Esmond had found himself in a precarious situation, facing off against a deadly adversary who had left him gravely wounded. As he lay on the brink of death, it was Darien who had come to his rescue, using his expertise in
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148Felicia's gaze hardened, her voice taking on a steely edge. "Amelia, you must understand the consequences of your actions. Marrying Nestor Hughes is not just about your happiness—it's about securing the future of our family. Think of all that we stand to lose if you defy tradition and reject this opportunity."Amelia shook her head, her eyes blazing with determination. "I refuse to sacrifice my happiness for the sake of tradition, Mother. I will not be shackled to a marriage of convenience for the sake of preserving our family's legacy."Felicia's frustration boiled over, her hands trembling with anger. "You are being selfish, Amelia! You are jeopardizing everything we have worked so hard to build. Do you not care about the future of our family?"Amelia's heart pounded in her chest as she met her mother's gaze head-on. "Of course, I care, Mother. But I refuse to let fear dictate my choices. I will not marry someone I do not love, regardless of the consequences."Felicia's gaze sof
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149Amelia stood her ground, her heart pounding in her chest as she faced her mother's wrath. Felicia's gaze was like daggers, her frustration boiling over as she clenched her fists at her sides."You are being selfish, Amelia!" Felicia's voice echoed through the room, laced with anger. "Do you not understand the gravity of this situation? Marrying Nestor Hughes is not just about your happiness—it's about securing our family's future!"Amelia met her mother's glare head-on, her own eyes flashing with defiance. "I refuse to sacrifice my happiness for the sake of tradition, Mother. I won't be forced into a loveless marriage just to appease you."Felicia's frustration only intensified, her voice trembling with anger. "You are jeopardizing everything we've worked for, Amelia! Can't you see that?"Amelia shook her head, her voice unwavering. "I won't let fear dictate my life, Mother. I deserve a chance at love, not just a life of convenience."Felicia's hand trembled with rage as she took
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150Darwin's mind raced as he processed Lavinia's words. "Kidnapped? By whom? When did this happen?" he asked, his voice strained with concern.Lavinia wiped her tears, trying to steady her voice. "It happened earlier this afternoon. Some masked men broke into the house while Emma was alone. They took her and left a note demanding a ransom," she explained, her voice quivering with fear.Darwin's fists clenched at his sides, his jaw tightening with determination. "We need to find her, now," he declared, his tone resolute.Lavinia nodded, her eyes pleading for action. "But how, Sir French? We don't even know where to start looking," she said, her voice filled with despair."We'll start by contacting the authorities and gathering whatever information we can," Darwin replied, his mind already racing with plans. "And then we'll do whatever it takes to bring her back safely."As Darwin reached for his phone to make the necessary calls, Lavinia's hand grasped his arm, her eyes wide with fear
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151 "I have to go, Lavinia," he said, his voice heavy with regret. "But I promise, I'll bring Emma back safely." Lavinia nodded, her eyes filled with tears of gratitude and fear. "Be careful, Sir French," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. Darien gave her a reassuring smile before striding out of the room, his thoughts consumed by the looming confrontation ahead. As he drove towards the meeting point, Darien's mind raced with a thousand possibilities. He couldn't afford to let fear or doubt cloud his judgment now. Emma's life depended on his ability to outsmart the masked man and bring her home. Arriving at the designated location, Darien surveyed his surroundings with caution. The area was deserted, save for a lone figure standing in the shadows. Steeling himself, Darien approached, his senses on high alert. The masked man stepped forward, his features obscured by darkness. "You came," he said, his voice dripping with satisfaction. Darien's jaw clenched with ange
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152 "Speak plainly," Darien demanded, his patience wearing thin. "What is it that you want?" The figure's grin widened, their eyes glinting with amusement. "I want you to join me, Darien French. Together, we could be unstoppable." Darien's eyes narrowed in suspicion, his heart pounding in his chest. He had no intention of joining forces with this villain, no matter what they offered him. "I'll never join you," Darien spat, his voice filled with defiance. The figure's grin faltered, replaced by a look of cold fury. "Very well, Darien French. But know this: if you refuse me, Emma will suffer the consequences." Darien's blood ran cold at the mention of Emma's name, his heart pounding with fear and rage. He couldn't let anything happen to her, no matter what it took. "Where is she?" Darien demanded, his voice shaking with emotion. The figure chuckled darkly, their eyes gleaming with malice. "She's safe, for now. But whether she stays that way depends entirely on you, Darien French
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167The mayor's eyes widened in surprise at Lavinia's bold declaration, a flicker of fear crossing his features before he quickly masked it with a forced smile. "Of course, Ms. Luciano," he said smoothly, his voice dripping with false sincerity. "I'll do everything in my power to assist you in your investigation."But as Darien and Lavinia left the mayor's office, they knew they couldn't trust him. As Darien and Lavinia exited the mayor's office, their minds still reeling from the encounter, they were suddenly confronted with an unexpected sight. Standing before them, blocking their path, were Cersei, her brother Bennett, and their mother Marcela.Darien's jaw clenched instinctively as he locked eyes with Cersei, the source of so much turmoil in their lives. He could feel Lavinia tensing beside him, her anger palpable in the air.Cersei's lips curled into a malicious smirk as she regarded Darien with contempt, her eyes flashing with animosity. "Well, well, well, if it isn't the noble
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164One week had passed since Darien's intense battle with Gangatsu. The victory had left him physically exhausted but emotionally elated. As he sat in his study, the weight of their recent ordeal still heavy on his mind, he poured over maps and scrolls, searching for any clue that could lead them to Emma.Lavinia entered the room, her expression grave and her brow furrowed with worry. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, unsure of how Darien would react to the news she bore."Sir French," she began, her voice soft but tinged with concern, "there's something you need to know."Darien glanced up from his work, his eyes narrowing in curiosity. "What is it, Lavinia?" he asked, his tone tinged with apprehension. "What's happened?"Lavinia took a deep breath, steeling herself for his reaction. "Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Darien's heart skipped a beat, a cold feeling settling in the pit of his stomach. "Try me," he re
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165One week had passed since Darien's intense battle with Gangatsu. The victory had left him physically exhausted but emotionally elated. As he sat in his study, the weight of their recent ordeal still heavy on his mind, he poured over maps and scrolls, searching for any clue that could lead them to Emma.Lavinia entered the room, her expression grave and her brow furrowed with worry. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, unsure of how Darien would react to the news she bore."Sir French," she began, her voice soft but tinged with concern, "there's something you need to know."Darien glanced up from his work, his eyes narrowing in curiosity. "What is it, Lavinia?" he asked, his tone tinged with apprehension. "What's happened?"Lavinia took a deep breath, steeling herself for his reaction. "Even if I told you, you wouldn't believe me," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Darien's heart skipped a beat, a cold feeling settling in the pit of his stomach. "Try me," he rep
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164Darien's heart pounded in his chest as he dodged Gangatsu's lethal strikes, his muscles burning with exertion. He couldn't afford to lose focus now, not when victory was within reach.Gangatsu's lips curled into a cruel smile as he lunged forward once more, his movements swift and deadly. "You can't escape, Darien," he taunted, his voice dripping with malice. "Your fate is sealed."Darien gritted his teeth, his mind racing as he searched for a way to turn the tide. He couldn't let Gangatsu win - not after all they had been through. With a determined growl, he launched himself at his opponent, fists flying in a desperate flurry of blows.Each strike landed with satisfying force, driving Gangatsu further back with every blow. But the villain was relentless, his attacks coming with ferocious speed and precision."You think you can defeat me?" Gangatsu sneered, his eyes burning with hatred. "You're nothing but a foolish child."Darien's blood boiled at the insult, fueling his determina
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163Darien made his way back home, the weight of the night's events heavy on his shoulders. With each step, his mind churned with thoughts of Emma and the dangerous journey ahead. He couldn't afford to fail her, not after everything she meant to him.As he entered his home, Lavinia approached him, her expression a mix of concern and hope. "Sir French, did you find her?" she asked, her voice trembling with anticipation.Darien's heart sank as he met her gaze. "Unfortunately, no," he replied, his voice heavy with regret. "But I promise you, Lavinia, I'll do everything in my power to bring her back safely."Lavinia's eyes brimmed with tears, her hands trembling at her sides. "Oh, sir French," she choked out, her voice barely a whisper. "She's like family to us. I can't bear the thought of her in danger."Darien's chest tightened with emotion as he reached out to comfort her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder. "I know, Lavinia," he murmured, his voice soft with empathy. "But we have
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162Gangatsu staggered backwards under the force of Darien's onslaught, surprise and fury mingling on his bloodied face. "How?!" he spat through clenched teeth. "The poison should have weakened you!"Darien drove forward with relentless intensity. "It'll take more than that to keep me down," he growled. Gangatsu rallied, blocking the blows with growing desperation. But Darien was in his element now, striking with lightning speed and laser focus. Gangatsu's defenses slowly crumbled under the assault.Finding an opening, Darien landed a crushing blow to Gangatsu's jaw, followed by a punishing kick to his midsection. Gangatsu crashed to the ground, gasping for breath. But he was far from beaten. With a roar of rage, he swept his leg in an attempt to trip Darien. Darien leapt nimbly over the attack and responded with a flurry of punches, driving Gangatsu further back. "Give up!" Darien demanded through gritted teeth. But Gangatsu only snarled, launching himself back into the fray with
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Darien squared his shoulders, his gaze unwavering as he met Gangatsu's chilling stare. "I'm here, Gangatsu," he replied, his voice steady despite the tension crackling in the air. "Ready to settle this once and for all."Gangatsu's lips curled into a cold smile, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Bold words, Sir French. But words won't save you now." He gestured towards the clearing where they stood, surrounded by the towering trees of the forest. "Shall we begin?"Darien nodded, his hand hovering near the holster of his gun. "Let's not waste any time."Without a word, Gangatsu lunged forward, his movements swift and precise. Darien barely had time to react, ducking and weaving to avoid the flurry of blows raining down on him. His heart pounded in his chest as he fought to keep pace with Gangatsu's relentless assault."You're not bad, French," Gangatsu taunted, his voice dripping with condescension. "But you're out of your league here."Darien gritted his teeth, his muscles burning wi
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160Darien made his way back home, the weight of the night's events heavy on his shoulders. With each step, his mind churned with thoughts of Emma and the dangerous journey ahead. He couldn't afford to fail her, not after everything she meant to him.As he entered his home, Lavinia approached him, her expression a mix of concern and hope. "Sir French, did you find her?" she asked, her voice trembling with anticipation.Darien's heart sank as he met her gaze. "Unfortunately, no," he replied, his voice heavy with regret. "But I promise you, Lavinia, I'll do everything in my power to bring her back safely."Lavinia's eyes brimmed with tears, her hands trembling at her sides. "Oh, sir French," she choked out, her voice barely a whisper. "She's like family to us. I can't bear the thought of her in danger."Darien's chest tightened with emotion as he reached out to comfort her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder. "I know, Lavinia," he murmured, his voice soft with empathy. "But we have
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159As Darien left the room, his mind swirled with thoughts. He knew trusting Barnet was a risk, but finding Emma took priority. He strode through the halls, footsteps echoing with purpose.Barnet scrambled after him, still shaken. "The Shadow Broker frequents The Drunken Rogue tavern at dusk," he informed. "I'll send word of your meeting. But come alone - he's paranoid."Darien stopped and turned, eyes boring into Barnet's. "This had better not be a trap. For your sake."Barnet nodded fervently. "I want this nightmare to end as much as you. Please...just spare me once you have her." Without waiting for a reply, he scurried away like a frightened rat.Darien sighed heavily. As much as he hated it, Barnet may be his only lead. He had to take the chance.Night fell as he entered the tavern. Patrons drank and gambled rowdily, paying him no mind. Scanning the dim room, his eyes fell upon a hooded figure in the corner, sipping alone.He approached cautiously. "The Shadow Broker, I presume?
