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The formidable Aiden Romanov Chapter 70
Bryden’s face turned pale, his composure slipping for a split second before he regained it. “That’s... terrible. I hope they catch those bastards soon.”Aiden leaned in slightly, his eyes fixed on Bryden’s reaction. “Oh, they will. And when they do, I can’t wait to teach them a lesson myself before handing them over to the cops.”Bryden forced a weak laugh. “Yeah, I hope you do. I’m just glad Silvana is back.”“Me too,” Aiden said, his gaze sharp. “By the way, what happened to your hand earlier? You seemed like you had a fresh wound there.”Bryden shook his head, feigning nonchalance. “It’s nothing. The collision was just unexpected, that’s all. My arm’s fine.”Aiden’s eyes bore into Bryden’s. “You sure? I heard Daniel was kidnapped and someone wanted him dead. During the rescue, the cops shot at the perpetrator. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?”Fear flickered in Bryden’s eyes, but he masked it quickly. “What do you mean by that, Aiden?”Aiden feigned a laugh, patting Bryden on the shou
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Aiden began recounting the details, his voice steady but filled with urgency. “Earlier tonight, I noticed Bryden talking on the phone near the garden. It was suspicious, so I excused myself to go talk to him.”Lorenzo nodded, urging him to continue.“When I approached him, we accidentally collided. He shouted in pain and cursed, which seemed unusual. He quickly tried to cover it up, but I noticed he was favoring his arm. I asked him about it, and he brushed it off, claiming it was nothing.”“Did you see anything on his arm?” Lorenzo asked, leaning forward.“No, but his reaction was too strong for just a minor bump. I then mentioned to him, somewhat indirectly, about Silvana’s ordeal with the masked man. I wanted to see his reaction.”Lorenzo’s eyebrows shot up. “And what did he do?”Aiden continued, his voice tense. “He went pale, Grandfather. He tried to hide it, but I could see the fear in his eyes. He said he hoped the culprits would be caught, but it felt forced. When I mentioned
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The nurse, realizing he was cornered, turned and bolted towards the door. The doctor immediately shouted for the security guards stationed outside Daniel’s room. “Stop that nurse! He’s an imposter!” the doctor yelled, his voice echoing down the corridor.The security guards sprang into action, chasing after the fleeing nurse. The doctor, meanwhile, rushed to Daniel’s bedside. He quickly checked the IV line, his heart sinking as he saw the syringe still attached. The substance had already entered Daniel’s bloodstream.“Get me a team here, stat!” the doctor shouted into the intercom. “We need to disconnect this IV now!”Within moments, a team of nurses and doctors arrived. They worked swiftly, disconnecting the IV and trying to stabilize Daniel. But it was clear that something was terribly wrong. Daniel began to convulse, his body jerking violently.“Hold him down!” the doctor ordered, his voice urgent. “We need to administer anti-convulsants, now!”The medical team fought to control t
The formidable Aiden Romanov Chapter 73
The early morning light filtered through the heavy drapes of Zain’s bedroom, casting a soft glow across the luxurious space. The digital clock on his nightstand read 8:15 AM. Normally, Zain would be up and about by now, but after a week of relentless business meetings and dealing with family matters, he had decided to let himself sleep in. He had taken the extra precaution of disabling his alarm, savoring the rare opportunity for uninterrupted rest.However, his peace was shattered by the incessant ringing of his phone. The shrill sound cut through his dreams, dragging him back to the waking world. With a groan, he reached out blindly for the device, cursing under his breath for not putting it on silent or airplane mode.“Damn it,” he muttered, finally grabbing the phone and bringing it to his ear without checking the caller ID. “This better be good.”The voice on the other end was hurried and urgent. “Boss, it’s Sam. I just heard some news. Daniel’s dead. Someone injected him with a
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Bryden moved quickly through the house, heading towards the safe hidden in the study. He knew his father kept a substantial amount of cash on hand for emergencies, and this certainly qualified. He paused at the door, taking a deep breath to steady himself before entering.He knelt by the bookshelf, pressing a hidden button that caused a panel to slide open, revealing the safe. He quickly dialed in the combination and pulled the door open. Stacks of bills lay neatly inside, and he grabbed several bundles, stuffing them into a bag.As he stood, he heard a soft knock on the door. Turning, he saw Marcus, his father’s trusted advisor, standing there.“Bryden,” Marcus greeted him with a nod. “I heard about what happened.”Bryden nodded curtly. “I’m taking care of it.”Marcus’s gaze was piercing. “You know this could bring a lot of heat on us, right?”“I know,” Bryden said, his voice steady. “But we don’t have a choice now. It’s done.”Marcus sighed, rubbing his temples. “Just be careful. We
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Silvana shot him a determined look. “Aiden, I am not letting that chair make me lazy. I need to heal faster, and these crutches are part of that.”Aiden chuckled, throwing his hands up in playful surrender. “Alright, alright. You win. But don’t blame me if you get tired halfway and I have to carry you.”Silvana rolled her eyes, a smile tugging at her lips. “I wouldn’t mind that either,” she teased.As Aiden helped her down the porch steps, Zia’s excited voice cut through the air. “Daddy! Mommy! Wait for me!”They both turned to see Zia barreling towards them, her school bag bouncing on her back. She launched herself at Aiden, who caught her mid-air and spun her around.“Daddy, why are you taking Mommy somewhere without me?” Zia pouted, her big eyes filled with playful indignation.Silvana laughed, leaning on her crutches. “We were just about to go for a walk, sweetheart. Aiden was stalling so you could catch up.”Zia’s expression softened, and she giggled. “Okay, I forgive you both. B
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Aiden watched her go, then turned to Silvana. “You seem more relaxed today. It’s good to see you smile again.”Silvana looked at him, her eyes soft. “It’s because of you, Aiden. And Zia. I don’t know what I would do without you both.”Aiden took her hand in his, squeezing gently. “You’re stronger than you think, Silvana. We’re just here to remind you of that.”Silvana leaned her head on his shoulder, a contented sigh escaping her lips. “I love you.”“I love you too,” Aiden replied, kissing the top of her head.Aiden turned to Silvana, his eyes filled with love. “Thank you for fighting, for healing, for being here with us.”Silvana smiled, her heart full. “Thank you for never leaving my side.”All the while, unknown to Aiden and Silvana, Amelia had been watching them from her room window. Her feelings were a whirlwind of emotions as she observed Zia’s every move of excitement. She wondered why she had let herself become so hardened, even towards her own daughter. Why had she allowed he
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Amelia’s mind raced with ideas on how to rid herself of Silvana. Acting alone posed too much risk, but teaming up with someone as unscrupulous as she needed could increase her chances of success. She remembered the young man she had seen by the garden the other day. She had overheard his phone conversation and felt convinced that he harbored ill intentions. The idea excited her; she might just have found the perfect accomplice.The evening light filtered through the lace curtains of Amelia’s room as she paced, her thoughts becoming clearer and more calculated with each step. She replayed the scene from the garden in her mind. The man, rugged and edgy, was talking furtively on his phone, his eyes darting around as if he feared being watched. Amelia had been hidden behind a thick patch of roses, unseen and unnoticed.“He’s definitely up to something,” she muttered to herself. “And if he’s got his own agenda, maybe I can use that to my advantage.”She thought about Zia, her daughter, and
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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. “
