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"Kincaid Bruce, just as Ramsey said, you are indeed David's son. I'm proud to be the aunt of a smart nephew like you," Monica said with a cold look. Her expression was different from Ramsey's calculating expression."I can't say I'm not flattered. You guys hid yourselves very well, making it hard to find you. But it just so happened that Ramsey here, or should I say Alec, gave you both away," Kincaid said with a calm expression.Seeing the one person he had always been yearning to meet again, his heart was heavy as he hated her. But before his worst enemy, who was as smart as ever, he didn't want to act recklessly, in case this crazy woman had a backup plan."Did you probably get him when you two had a fight, and he defeated you, right?" Monica asked as she looked at Ramsey with a cold look."You can say that. Well, he was desperate to show off his powers that he didn't even notice the chip I placed in his body when I injured him. Just when I thought I couldn't be more wrong, my assum
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Ethan head was only a few inches away from James face.Jane’s stared right into his bright and alluring Scarlet blue eyes and couldn’t look away.“Why, why happened now. Cat got your tongue? You can’t speak anymore” Ethan teased with a smile .James did not react and only pontrd at his eyes.“What happened?” Ethan asked with a smile as the game in his eyes flared , “Do I still look like someone you want” he asked .Ethan realise he had teased him enough extinguished the flame in his eyes and stood up .Just then he felt a strong grip on his hands and he looked behind him and saw James who was now standing with a complicated look.“What?” Ethan asked with a raised eyebrow,”is anything the matter? If not you should leave as I have a lot of work to do”Ethan said with a serious expression and shook off James hand .“Don’t you want to know why I am so adamant on being close to you always?” James asked anxiously and held his arm again.Ethan calmly stared at him and did not respo
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Cole and Jayden exchanged surprised glances, but they knew this wasn't the time to delve into that matter.As they approached the heavily guarded facility, Kincaid's adrenaline surged. He knew the risks, but he also knew he couldn't turn back now.With precise coordination, they infiltrated the facility, disabling security systems and taking out guards one by one. Kincaid's enhanced abilities proved to be a valuable asset in the mission.Finally, they reached the room where Shine was being held captive. As they burst through the door, Kincaid's heart pounded with a mix of fear and relief.There she was, sitting on a chair, bruised but defiant. She looked up and saw Kincaid, and a wave of relief washed over her face."Kincaid, you came," she whispered, her voice weak.Kincaid's eyes softened as he rushed to her side, "I told you I'd never let anything happen to you."They quickly untied Shine and helped her to her feet. Cole and Jayden provided cover as they made their way out of the f
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As Kincaid was trying to find more lies concerning Shine's disappearance when he felt a movement behind him and turned to see Alec standing there, a sinister smile playing on his lips. Kincaid's expression turned cold as he pointed the gun at Alec."Where is Shine?" Kincaid demanded, his voice filled with determination.Alec chuckled, trying to play mind games with Kincaid. "Ah, the great Kincaid. Always so serious. What's the rush? I'm sure you'll find her eventually."Kincaid's patience was wearing thin, and he answered in a provocative tone, "I won't waste my breath on you. Tell me where she is, or you'll regret it."Before Kincaid could pull the trigger he get something is off and fired at him,But instead of feeling a sense of relief, something astonishing happened. “Kincaid, Kincaid. It's not great to play such a childish game with someone like me. How about you throw that gun away and let's use another method” he said with a mocking smile. Kincaid watched as the bullet he f
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Kincaid had just returned from his meeting with Mr. Pierre and sat on his hotel bed with a tired look. He took out his phone and noticed a missed call from Shine. He was about to call her back when Zane, his hacker subordinate, called with an urgent tone."Kincaid, there's something you need to know. Shine is driving at an alarming speed, way above the limits," Zane said anxiously.Kincaid's heart raced, "What? Where is she going? Do you know?"Zane replied, "Yes, I tracked her location. She's heading to an address in the city, and it's Braden's place."Upon hearing Braden's name, Kincaid's expression turned cold. He knew this was serious, and he couldn't waste any time."Send me the address right away," Kincaid commanded, his voice firm.Zane quickly shared the address, and Kincaid's heart sank. He knew this wasn't a coincidence. It was too risky for Shine to be going there alone.He hurriedly picked up his coat from the other side of the bed and rushed to the door. Just as he opene
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Lemuel left the mansion with a dejected face, feeling a heavy weight in his heart. He couldn't believe how everything had escalated so quickly. As he walked aimlessly, it felt like his soul had left his body. He couldn't face the reality of the situation, and the hurt in his heart was unbearable. Eventually, he made his way back to his room, wanting some time alone to process everything that had happened.Pearl, feeling devastated and hurt, tried calling her father to talk things through, but he wouldn't answer. Instead, he sent her a message saying he needed some time alone and that he would walk away from the situation for now. Pearl Frustrated, dialing her father's number ,” Come on, pick up, Dad. We need to talk about this!”Lemuel who is now sitting on the bed dejected while hiding his family photo of all of them calmly room his phone and sent a text message, "I need some time alone, Pearl. Let's talk later."Pearl stood in the hall as felt like killing someone. She mattere
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Shine arrived at her apartment, her mind still filled with determination to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding her sister's pregnancy. As she stepped inside, her phone rang, and she saw that it was Sam, her assistant.Shine answered the call, "tell me Sam. Any luck?"Sam's voice sounded a bit frustrated, "I'm sorry, Shine, but I couldn't find anything concrete about Pearl. It's like she's covered her tracks well. However, it does seem like someone is assisting her in keeping things hidden."Shine sighed, not entirely surprised, "I see. Things as tricky as I thought they would. Well, don't give up just yet. Keep trying to find more clues, and don't forget to keep an eye on Pearl. Maybe she'll slip up at some point.""Got it, Detective Shine. I'll keep digging," Sam assured.After the call, Shine paced her apartment lost in thought. Everything about Pearl's pregnancy and her mysterious visit to that restaurant only intensified the questions in her mind.Then, it hit her - E
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Lemuel left the mansion with a dejected face, feeling a heavy weight in his heart. He couldn't believe how everything had escalated so quickly. As he walked aimlessly, it felt like his soul had left his body. He couldn't face the reality of the situation, and the hurt in his heart was unbearable. Eventually, he made his way back to his room, wanting some time alone to process everything that had happened.Pearl, feeling devastated and hurt, tried calling her father to talk things through, but he wouldn't answer. Instead, he sent her a message saying he needed some time alone and that he would walk away from the situation for now. Pearl Frustrated, dialing her father's number ,” Come on, pick up, Dad. We need to talk about this!”Lemuel who is now sitting on the bed dejected while hiding his family photo of all of them calmly room his phone and sent a text message, "I need some time alone, Pearl. Let's talk later."Pearl stood in the hall as felt like killing someone. She mattere
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After Kincaid saw that Maria had left with Braden, the pretentious act he was putting on with Shine collapsed.Kincaid asked as he sighed, “Shine be honest with me, What are you doing here?”Shine replied with a smirk, “What am I doing here? What are you doing here, while you're still my fake boyfriend?”Kincaid smiles and corrects her, “My fake fiancé. Your fake fiance and not boyfriend”. Shineshoom her head with a smile, “Oh, right.”.Kincaid sit down on a bench near the fountain, and Shine does the same.Kincaid took his phone and sent a message to Jayden and asked, “ So, you saw me with Maria, huh”Shine shrugged her shoulders and said ,“Yeah, I did.”.Kincaid placed done his phone and asked, “ I thought you'd be upset.”Shine smoked and looked away hiding her emotions in her eyes. “Why would I be upset? You're my fake fiancé.”Kincaid with a fake sad expression said ,“ But I thought you might miss me.”Shine rolled her eyes, “ Please. I'm exhausted from all this acting, from
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Kincaid had just finished with Shine and was walking back to the hotel. He walked towards the elevator and saw a figure he knew very well standing inside. After giving a nod, he entered the elevator and the person did the same. He pressed his floor button and stood there quietly."It's very nice to see you again. Coming back from the bat, I suppose?" Alec asked with a smile.Kim didn't even look at him but smiled as he replied, "Yeah."Alec nodded his head and continued, "Guess your night has been quite eventful. I saw you hitting it off with Maria earlier today. And believe me, she might feel the same."Kim didn't rush to reply or look at him, instead choosing to remain quiet.He felt that Alec often had one interest in mind but always tried to find something to pin on others, and that's exactly what he was doing right now."It's surprising that you, venturing into public political business and being the president and heir to the Crowns family empire, are so interested in other pe
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Kincaid walked into his suite and immediately sensed that something was off. With an alert look, he didn't even turn on the lights in the room before he sensed a hand about to attack him. He swiftly dodged to the side and prepared to counterattack.The person attacking him seemed surprised, not expecting him to counter with such strength. Kincaid quickly grabbed the person's hand and swiftly threw them overboard."Ouch," the person groaned in pain as he lay on the floor."Is it over already? I was hoping for more. This is so boring," Jayden's voice echoed in the darkness.Kincaid calmly walked to the switch and turned on the lights, revealing Cole lying on the floor."What are both of you still doing here? I thought you guys might be in your room by now," Kincaid asked, crossing both his hands on his chest."Can you be less serious next time? I may look like a young man, but I'm old in spirit. Have some mercy," Cole said as he struggled to stand up.Kincaid casually glanced at him an
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Kincaid walked away into his closet to get something to put on."You can leave the same way you came if there is nothing else. I need to get my beauty sleep as I have some work tomorrow," he said.With that, she felt a surge of pain in her heart and didn't know how to react to this."And I guess it's with Maira, right? You guys have become really close in this short time. Very interesting," Shine said.Kincaid, who had already put on some pants and was about to put on a shirt, smiled."And how is that any of your business? Last I remember, you allowed your friend into your house and even went to the club with him. You can do whatever you want with your life, and I can't do the same? Interesting."Shine was beyond herself in rage. She walked towards the window, about to leave the same way she came, without bothering to answer when he spoke."Oh, and also, I think we've done enough with this fake relationship. I think it's time we let go of this charade so we can both do whatever we wan
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The next day, Kincaid arrived at the Pierre mansion, his eyes filled with admiration as he took in the grandeur of the estate. “I'm already there, don't worry I will be with you soon okay” he said with a tender smile .“You sure? I don't want that Maria cockroach to punch on you as soon as you arrive there, "Shine said with gritted teeth. “I knew I to follow you there” “You are cute,” he said and that was enough to shut her up.He couldn't see her but he could sense that she was blusing.“Okay I will coke right to you after this meeting okay” he said and before he could say something else, she hung up.He smiled widely but it soon disappeared when he git down from his car. The mansion stood majestically amidst sprawling gardens, its architecture exuding a timeless elegance. The air was filled with the fragrance of blooming flowers, and the sound of chirping birds added a serene melody to the surroundings.A butler, impeccably dressed in a formal suit, stepped forward to greet Kin
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As the lingering silence filled the room, Mr. Pierre shifted gears smoothly, changing the subject to business matters. "Now, let's talk about the collaboration for the new hotel project. I've heard remarkable things about your management skills, Kincaid, and I believe your expertise will be invaluable in this endeavor."Kincaid nodded, appreciating the shift in conversation. "Thank you, Mr. Pierre. I've had successful experiences with hotel projects in the past, and I'm eager to explore this opportunity further. With your support and resources, we can create something truly extraordinary."Over the next couple of hours, Kincaid and Mr. Pierre delved into the details of the new hotel venture. They discussed location possibilities, design concepts, target demographics, and potential challenges they might face. Kincaid's passion for the industry was evident, and Mr. Pierre was impressed with his strategic thinking and attention to detail.After their fruitful discussion, Kincaid stood
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After Kincaid left, the warm glow of the evening sun painted the mansion's walls in shades of gold. Mr. Pierre and Maria found themselves sitting in the elegant living room, a gentle breeze rustling the curtains.Mr. Pierre studied his granddaughter's face, noticing the wistful look in her eyes. "Maria, my dear, what are you hoping for with Kincaid?" he asked gently.Maria's calm façade vanished into thin air, replaced by a flicker of arrogance. "Well, Grandfather," she began, "I might not know exactly what I'm hoping for, but there's something about Kincaid that intrigues me. He doesn't appear to be someone who's interested in me, but I can't help but feel drawn to him."Mr. Pierre smiled knowingly, reaching out to hold Maria's hands warmly. "My dearest girl, the heart can be a complex thing. It may not always align with what our eyes see. Kincaid is a remarkable man, and I understand why you find him intriguing. If there's something you desire, I support you wholeheartedly."Maria's
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“This feels like heaven”Shine walked into the glamourous mall, its rich decorations and luxurious stores making her feel like she had stepped into a world of glamour and extravagance. The marble floors reflected the shimmering lights of chandeliers hanging from the high ceilings, and the sound of soft music filled the air, adding to the aura of luxury.Cole followed her closely, carrying a plethora of shopping bags from their previous mall visits. “This… This is like the third mall already”. He seemed a bit overwhelmed and exhausted, but Shine was in high spirits. This was the third mall they had visited that day, and she didn't seem worried about the time or money spent. “Cole hurries we need to get more,” she said and run away excitedly, looking nothing like the cold detective Shine. For her, it was the first time she could indulge in something purely for her pleasure, free from work-related stress and responsibilities.Her eyes sparkled like a child in a candy shop as she sca
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Shine felt a mix of surprise and embarrassment as she found herself held in an intimate position by Alec. “Ermm, thank you”She quickly tried to pull herself away from him, putting on an angry and disgusted look.Cole, who had placed the shopping bags away, hurriedly stood before Shine protectively, his fists clenched. "Stay away from her! She's my boss, Kincaid's woman," Cole warned Alec with a fierce glare.Alec smirked, raising his hands in a mock surrender. "No need to act alarmed, my friend. I come in peace," he said, his voice oozing with charm. "I never said I'm interested in your boss lady here," he added, looking at Shine with a playful glint in his eyes. "But I have to admit, the detective is quite the beauty. Wouldn't mind having her as my woman."Cole's protective instincts flared up, and he took a step closer, ready to defend Shine's honor. "Back off! She's not interested in you. It's a shams she is only interested in Kincaid “Cole retorted, his voice laced with a war
