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The formidable Aiden Romanov Chapter 77
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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“What’s on your mind, Aiden?” Lorenzo asked, his voice gentle but firm.Aiden turned slowly, his face a mixture of anxiety and indecision. “I don’t know how to say it, Grandfather.”“Whatever it is, you can tell me,” Lorenzo encouraged, his eyes steady and reassuring.Aiden took a deep breath, his chest tightening as he prepared to reveal the burden he had been carrying. “While we were at the hospital, the doctor told me that Silvana is pregnant.”Lorenzo’s eyes widened with surprise, and a smile began to form on his lips. “That’s wonderful news, Aiden! But why do you look so troubled? This should be a joyous occasion. You should be thinking about how to speed up your marriage plans so that the child is honorably born.”Aiden’s gaze dropped to the floor, his hands clenching and unclenching nervously. “There’s more to it, Grandfather. The doctor also mentioned that there were signs of violence on Silvana’s body, as though someone tried to force themselves on her. When the doctor asked
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“Don’t be sorry, it’s not your fault hun. I love you.” Aiden drew her close and patted her again.Silvana pulled back slightly, looking into his eyes. “But what if the baby isn’t yours?”Aiden’s heart ached at the pain in her voice. “We’ll deal with that if it comes to it. Right now, we need to focus on your health and well-being. We’ll take it one day at a time.”Silvana nodded, her tears still flowing but her expression softening slightly. “Thank you, Aiden. I don’t know what I would do without you.”“You’ll never have to find out,” he said, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “We’re in this together, Silvana. We’ll face whatever comes our way.”Aiden sat beside Silvana on the couch, his heart heavy with the weight of his next words. He took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves before speaking.“Silvana,” he began softly, taking her hand in his. “I’d like to ask a favour from you. I know this is difficult, but we will need to confirm the paternity of the baby.”Silvana’s
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Zia looked up at her father with wide, confused eyes. “But why are you crying if you’re happy?”Aiden glanced at Silvana, who nodded and gave him a reassuring smile. He took a deep breath and gently brushed a tear from Zia’s cheek. “Zia, we just got some very special news, and it made us so happy that we cried. Sometimes grown-ups do that.”Silvana stepped closer, her smile radiant despite her tear-streaked face. She crouched down beside Aiden and took Zia’s hand in hers. “Zia, the doctor told us something wonderful. You’re going to have a baby sibling soon. The baby is growing in my tummy.”Zia’s eyes lit up with pure delight and amazement. She looked from Silvana’s face to her stomach, then back again. “Really? A baby? In your tummy?”Silvana nodded, guiding Zia’s small hand to rest gently on her belly. “Yes, really. Right here.”Zia’s face broke into the biggest smile, and she began to jump up and down with excitement, her pigtails bouncing with each leap. “I’m going to be a big si
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Amelia leaned forward, her eyes locking onto his. “We work together to remove her. In return, I will make sure you have access to the Lorenzo wealth and business, I know you’ve had your eyes on it all your life until Aiden recently showed up. That way, we both get what we want.”Bryden considered it for a moment, but Amelia’s gaze never left his. Amelia had no such plans of giving up the Romanov’s wealth once she had a hold of it via Aiden. What then would’ve been her reason for all these in the first place, but she had to make an offer that Bryden could not refuse.“Alright, Amelia. You have a deal. But remember, if we’re caught, it’s both our heads.”A wry smile crossed her lips, and she stretched out her hand toward Bryden for a handshake. “Partners?”“Partners,” Bryden replied.Excited about their new alliance, Bryden hurried home to tell his father. He found him in the study, going over some papers.“Father, I have some news,” Bryden began, unable to hide his excitement.His fat
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As the sun continued to shine warmly over the garden, Lorenzo spoke up quite. “Zia, how about we go shopping this evening? To make up for all those days we didn’t see each other.”Zia’s eyes widened with joy. “Really? That sounds amazing, great-grandfather! Thank you!”Lorenzo smiled, pleased to see her so happy. “It’s my pleasure, dear.”Aiden started to help Silvana to her feet, but Lorenzo gently stopped him. “Let the young lady be, Aiden. No need to stress her.”Silvana laughed softly, appreciating the gesture. “Thank you, Lorenzo.”Zia then turned to her great-grandfather with an air of importance. “Great-grandfather, I have something to tell you.”Lorenzo raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Oh? What’s that, my dear?”Zia’s voice dropped to a whisper, though her excitement was palpable. “I’m going to be a big sister soon! Mommy and Daddy told me that a baby is growing in Mommy’s tummy.”Lorenzo feigned astonishment, playing along with her enthusiasm. “Well, that’s wonderful news, Zia!
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There was a moment of silence, and then Ruby turned her attention back to the phone. "I'll talk to you later, Amelia. It seems Bella has something to say.""Extend my regards to Father and Liam," Amelia said before the call ended.In the Reyes household, Ruby turned to Bella. "What's the matter? Why were you staring at me like that?"Bella hesitated, her face pale. "Do we really need to make Amelia go that far? Have you thought about what would happen if Aiden or any of the Romanovs found out the truth about Amelia’s pregnancy?"Ruby's expression darkened. "Keep your mouth shut and only say positive things. If you have nothing useful to say, it's better you just stay silent. After all, you're no saint either."With that, Ruby turned away, leaving Bella standing there, trembling. Bella sank into a nearby sofa, sobbing uncontrollably as memories flooded her mind, memories of the one mistake that had haunted her for nearly two decades.---Bella was married to her college sweetheart, Tim
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Chapter 84Bella looked up at him, her eyes filled with desperation. “What are we going to do?” Alex sighed, his mind racing. “It was wise that you came here, all you need to do is tell the cops you’ve been here since yesterday morning, they will figure that Tim was drunk and fell. We’ll make sure the scene looks like it was just a terrible accident. No one has to know the truth.” Bella nodded, her heart heavy with guilt and fear as tears rolled freely down her cheeks. “Thank you, Alex. I don’t know what I would do without you.” Alex hugged her tightly. “We’ll get through this, Bella. I promise.”"We can't let anyone know the truth," Alex said firmly. "We'll say he tripped and fell. It was an accident, Bella. You didn’t mean to hurt him."Bella nodded, her mind numb with grief and fear. Alex helped her cover up the incident, and it was officially reported as an accidental death. But the guilt never left Bella. It gnawed at her every day, a constant reminder of the night her life 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. “
