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The formidable Aiden Romanov Chapter 44
Lorenzo looked concerned. "What did she say?" "She asked a lot of questions. I had to tell her that Silvana is missing. She’s scared and worried," Aiden said, his voice heavy with guilt. "In a bid to calm her down, I didn't know when I spilled it but I told her she will be having a younger sibling too and immediately, her eyes lit up with excitement." "Oh! I guess she would have been excited to know. You do not need to blame yourself for it, she would still have had to know anyways." "But then she asked about her new sibling and suggested we bring Amelia here for safety, so that her baby sibling does not also go missing." Lorenzo raised an eyebrow. "Did she now? That’s quite insightful for her age." "Yes," Aiden nodded. "I was thinking, maybe we could bring Amelia to stay in the guest quarters until she gives birth. It might not be a bad idea." Lorenzo frowned, considering the proposal. "That’s a difficult thing to ask. The Reyes family might see it as an opportunity to take a
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Mrs. Reyes nodded in agreement. "We're doing what's right for the family, Amelia. Just remember that." Amelia nodded, trying to reassure herself as much as her parents. She stood up and walked to the living room to make the call, her heart pounding in her chest. She dialed Aiden's number, taking a deep breath as she waited for him to answer. Aiden's voice came through the phone, sounding tired but alert. "Amelia, did you speak with your parents?" "Yes, I did," Amelia replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "They have a condition for me staying at the palace." "What is it?" Aiden asked, a hint of impatience in his tone. Amelia took another deep breath. "They want you to invest fifty million dollars into our family's business in the baby's name. They said it's to make up for my absence in running the company for that long." There was a long pause on the other end of the line. When Aiden finally spoke, his voice was tight with shock and frustration. "Fifty million dollars? That's
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Lorenzo stood up, placing a reassuring hand on Aiden's shoulder. "We'll get through this, Aiden. Just stay strong and focused. We'll find Silvana and keep your child safe." Aiden nodded, feeling a renewed sense of determination. "I will, Grandfather. Thank you." Aiden took a deep breath and dialed Amelia's number. He waited as the phone rang, mentally preparing himself for the conversation. When Amelia answered, he could hear the apprehension in her voice. "Aiden, did you talk to your grandfather?" she asked. "Yes, I did," Aiden replied, his tone steady. "We discussed your family's demand for fifty million dollars. We can not make such huge investment for a child that's mine, it seems as though your family wants to sell off the child who's mine to me, except that is what you want, and you know that once you put to birth, you'll never see the child again." "Of course not, why would you say such a thing? Of course I want to see and be with my child after her or she is born." Amelia
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Mrs. Reyes looked at her daughter, her expression softening. "Amelia, this is an opportunity for all of us. We need to make sure that we're protected, but it's also important to think about the future of your child." Alex stood up, pacing the room in agitation. "They want to put us in a corner, make us adhere to their rules while giving us crumbs. This is a disgrace." Ruby put a hand on her husband's arm, trying to calm him. "Alex, we need to think this through. We can't let our anger cloud our judgment." Alex stopped pacing and looked at Amelia. "You need to call Aiden back. Tell him we won't accept twenty million. We need to negotiate for more." Amelia shook her head. "Father, they’ve made it clear that this is their final offer. We need to decide if we're willing to accept it or risk getting nothing." Ruby sighed heavily. "We can't afford to walk away with nothing. As much as I hate to admit it, we might have to take the twenty million." Alex clenched his fists, struggling wi
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“Is this really the best course of action?” Amelia asked, her voice wavering slightly. She looked at her mother, Ruby, hoping for reassurance.Ruby leaned forward, placing a comforting hand on her daughter’s. “Amelia, we’ve discussed this. We need this investment. This is for your future, for the baby’s future. Once we sign these documents, there’s no turning back.”Amelia took a deep breath, picking up the pen. She glanced at her father, who gave her an encouraging nod. Resolutely, she signed her name, feeling a strange mix of dread and resolve.After signing, she looked up at her parents. “What happens if the Romanovs find out the baby isn’t Aiden’s and demand a refund?”Ruby’s face hardened. “Amelia, you worry too much. No one will find out, except for the three of us. And you know the consequences if you ever tell anyone else. Do you want to make this family poor for life? Do you want to spend the rest of your life behind bars?”Amelia shuddered at the thought, shrugging her shoul
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“I promise,” Amelia said, her voice firm. “I’ll come back. This won’t change us.”Blaise nodded, though uncertainty lingered in his eyes. “Alright. I’ll trust you.”Blaise took Amelia into a long bear hug and they both sobbed in each other’s arms.The next morning, a sleek black car arrived at the Reyes household to take Amelia to the Romanov palace. She hugged her parents tightly, feeling a mix of resolve and anxiety.Ruby whispered in her ear, “Remember, this is for the future. Stay strong.”Amelia nodded, trying to draw strength from her mother’s words. As she settled into the car, she took a deep breath, ready to face whatever lay ahead.The car pulled up to the grand entrance of the Romanov estate. There were maids on ground there to greet her, her expressions that of relief and determination.“Welcome, ma’am,” her chief maid said, helping her out of the car. “Everything has been prepared for your stay.”“Thank you, ms....” Amelia replied waiting for her name, her voice steady.
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Amelia, who had been nervously preparing herself in the bedroom, quickly put on an appealing net nightwear, hoping to rekindle Aiden’s interest. She hurried out to the living room, her heart pounding.When she saw Zia, she quickly pulled her coverall around her, trying to appear more modest. “Good evening, Aiden,” she greeted, her voice slightly breathless.“Amelia,” Aiden replied, his tone neutral. “I wanted to check up on you to see that you were fine, and Zia wanted to see you too.”Amelia smiled warmly, reaching out her hand towards Zia. “Hello, Zia.”But Zia, frightened, turned to her father and clung to him tightly. Aiden gently held her and cleared his throat. “Zia, it’s okay. No one can hurt you while I’m here.”Amelia, sensing the tension, lowered her hand and smiled softly. “Is there anything you need, Amelia? Anything not already provided?” Aiden asked, his voice courteous but distant.Amelia shook her head. “No, everything is fine. Thank you. I promise to let you know if
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That evening, after the encounter with Blaise, Amelia felt a renewed sense of determination. She had to make this work, for the sake of her child and for the future she hoped to build.As she prepared for bed, there was a soft knock at her door. She hesitated for a moment, wondering who it could be at this late hour. Adjusting her robe, she went to open the door and found Zia standing there, holding a small stuffed bear.“Zia? What are you doing up so late?” Amelia asked, her voice gentle.Zia shuffled her feet, looking a bit embarrassed. “I had a bad dream. Can I stay with you for a while?”Amelia’s heart melted at the sight of the little girl. “Of course, sweetheart. Come in.”Zia entered the room, her eyes wide with curiosity. Amelia led her to the bed and tucked her in. “Do you want to talk about your dream?” Amelia asked, sitting beside her.Zia shook her head. “No, it’s okay. Can you just stay with me?”Amelia nodded, brushing a strand of hair from Zia’s face. “I’ll stay right h
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Aiden leaned over the table in the safehouse, his fingers tracing the map spread out before him. The docks, the industrial warehouses, and the surrounding areas were marked with pins and annotations. The intel about the upcoming shipment was either a trap or an opportunity. Either way, Aiden couldn’t ignore it. "Here’s the play," he began, his voice low but commanding. His team—James, Katarina, and the rest of the crew—listened intently. "We’ll let Orlov think we’re taking the bait. If it’s a real shipment, we hit it hard and cripple his supply chain. If it’s a trap, we spring it on our terms." Katarina crossed her arms, her expression skeptical. "And how do we ensure it doesn’t blow up in our faces? Orlov’s not stupid—he knows you’ll come for this." Aiden met her gaze, his voice steady. "That’s why we don’t go for the shipment directly. We use decoys. James, you and a small team will run a fake assault on the main route. Make it loud enough to draw their attention." James nod
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The command center hummed with quiet efficiency. Monitors displayed live feeds from across the city: surveillance cameras, drone footage, and intercepted communications. Orlov paced in front of the largest screen, his mind whirring with strategy. The explosion at the docks had sent a clear message, but it wasn’t enough. Aiden Romanov had survived worse, and Orlov knew his opponent well enough to anticipate retaliation. He turned to Viktor, who was reviewing the list of assets and potential targets. "We need to force Romanov into a position where he can’t think clearly. Fear, Viktor, is the greatest weapon. And Romanov’s greatest fear lies not in losing a fight but in losing the people he loves." Viktor hesitated. "You mean Silvana and the child?" Orlov’s smirk was cold. "Precisely. They are his Achilles’ heel. Romanov thrives on control, and nothing shatters control like the threat of harm to those he holds dear."He motioned for one of his tech operatives to step forward. The
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The docks loomed ahead, shrouded in fog and silence. Aiden led his team through the maze of shipping containers, his senses heightened by the tension in the air. Every creak of the metal structures, every distant clang of a crane, felt amplified as if the night itself were holding its breath. “Comms check,” Aiden whispered, his voice barely audible over the sound of the distant waves. “All clear,” James responded, perched on a container with his laptop, hacking into the dock’s security feeds. “Moving into position,” Katarina added, her tone calm yet charged with anticipation. She was leading the diversion team to draw Orlov’s men away from the cargo ship. Aiden’s team consisted of himself, James, and Nikolai—though Aiden still harbored doubts about Nikolai’s loyalty. His gut told him to keep a close eye on the man, but for now, he needed every hand he could get. They reached the edge of the dock, where the cargo ship loomed like a dark behemoth. Its lights were dim, the shad
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Aiden stood in the war room, a somber expression on his face as he traced his finger over a map of Orlov’s known operations. The team gathered around him, their wounds still fresh from the recent ambush. The air was thick with tension, but it was laced with determination. “We’ve been on the back foot for too long,” Aiden began, his voice steady but laced with anger. “Orlov thinks he’s outplayed us, but this time, we’re going to be the ones setting the trap.” James leaned forward, his laptop open. “We’ve mapped out his network,” he said, pulling up a web of interconnected nodes. “This command center he lured us to—it’s not his primary base. He has a second, more fortified location near the docks.” Katarina crossed her arms, her sharp eyes scanning the map. “So, we hit the docks? Or is that another trap?” Aiden shook his head. “If Orlov is there, we can’t wait for confirmation. We’ll need to move with precision, but not without a plan to cover every possibility. We’re done walki
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Orlov paced the dimly lit chamber of his backup command center, the faint hum of machinery filling the air. His failure to trap Aiden at the warehouse had stung more than he was willing to admit. The man had always been resourceful, but this level of persistence, this sharpness, felt almost personal. His top lieutenant, Viktor, stood nearby, reviewing the aftermath reports. "They hit us hard, sir," Viktor said, his voice carefully measured. "We lost critical supplies and several high-ranking men. The team was swift and precise, like they knew our movements beforehand." Orlov's jaw tightened. "Of course, they knew," he muttered, his voice like venom. "Romanov has someone feeding him information. It's the only explanation." He slammed his fist onto the table, rattling the nearby monitors. "This ends now," he hissed. "Enough of these games. If Romanov wants to hunt me, I’ll make him regret it. We’ll hit him where it hurts most." Viktor hesitated. "What are you suggesting, sir?"
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Orlov was silent as he stared at the monitors in his command center. The live footage of the chaos caused by Aiden and his team flickered on the screens before him. His guards lay incapacitated, his carefully constructed defenses breached, and his lower-level systems compromised. The calm exterior he maintained belied the storm brewing beneath the surface.His lieutenant, Viktor, stood beside him, rigid and uneasy. “They’ve crippled our lockdown protocols,” Viktor said cautiously. “Our communications are exposed, and our tactical advantage has been diminished.”Orlov turned slowly, his cold eyes locking onto Viktor. “Diminished, but not lost,” he said, his voice icy yet calm. “Aiden Romanov and his merry band of fools have underestimated what happens when you provoke a wounded animal.”He leaned against the edge of the table, his fingers steepled in thought. The tension in the room was palpable as he calculated his next move. Then, with chilling resolve, he issued his commands.“Activ
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The room was dimly lit, the only source of light coming from the glowing screens of laptops and tablets spread across the table. Aiden leaned forward, studying the holographic blueprint of Orlov’s command center. The building was a fortress, surrounded by high walls, multiple guard posts, and an advanced surveillance system. “This is insane,” Silvana said, her voice heavy with concern. “There’s no way we can get in without setting off every alarm in the city.” “We’re not going in through the front door,” Aiden replied, his tone resolute. “Orlov’s security is focused on keeping threats out, but every system has a weak point. We just have to find it.” Katarina, seated to his left, pointed to the blueprint. “What about the ventilation shafts? They’re narrow, but they could provide a way in.” “Too risky,” James said, his voice crackling through the comms. “Orlov’s likely installed motion sensors and heat detectors in the vents. You’d be caught before you made it ten feet.” Aiden
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The warehouse exploded in a fiery cascade, sending shockwaves through the surrounding industrial district. Aiden and his team were already several blocks away, hidden in the shadows of an abandoned alley. The force of the blast lit up the night sky, and the sound of sirens in the distance signaled the authorities were on their way. Aiden crouched behind a rusted dumpster, catching his breath. His heart pounded against his chest as he glanced at Silvana, who was busy wiping soot from her face. Katarina leaned against the wall, her expression grim, while Nikolai kept a wary eye on the road. “That was... louder than expected,” Silvana muttered, adjusting her comms. “It had to be,” Aiden replied, his voice steady but low. “We needed to send Orlov a message—and buy ourselves time.” Katarina let out a sharp breath, tossing her empty pistol magazine to the ground. “We sent a message, alright. But now Orlov knows we’re targeting his supply lines. He’ll retaliate, and it won’t be subtl
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Aiden paced back and forth in the dimly lit warehouse where Nikolai had parked the decoy truck. The air smelled of rust and oil, and the flickering fluorescent lights above cast long, restless shadows across the room. Silvana and Katarina stood nearby, sifting through the contents of the crates with grim determination. “This doesn’t add up,” Aiden muttered, running a hand through his hair. “Why would Orlov risk exposing these weapons just to throw us off? There has to be something we’re missing.” “He’s stalling us,” Katarina said, her voice sharp. She tapped the lid of one crate with the butt of her gun. “This whole thing is too clean. There’s no tracking, no additional intel—nothing that ties these weapons back to his bigger operations.” Silvana nodded, holding up what looked like a blueprint for the weapon designs. “These are prototypes. High-tech, yes, but not functional. Orlov’s pulling a bait-and-switch.” Nikolai, leaning against the truck, crossed his arms defensively. “
