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Chapter Eight.
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"A marriage contract?!"Killian’s eyes completely unblinking, tracking the rapid rise and fall of her chest."Is this some kind of a sick joke to you?" she asked, glaring at him.Killian slowly rose from his chair. He walked around the desk, stalking toward her.Elara stood up from her seat, her body locking as he invaded her personal space.He stepped so close she could smell the intoxicating scent of his woodsy cologne.She instinctively leaned back, the desk pressing firmly against the curve of her ass..He tilted his head down, looking deep into her eyes before his gaze dropped to her lips, Elara unknowingly lick her bottom lip.Killian’s adam apple bobbed as he gulped down his desire. He dragged his eyes back up to lock onto hers."If you want my help... sign it." he said, his voice hoarse.Is he truly serious? she thought...A marriage contract? He expects me to bind my life to him? To marry the most dangerous person in the city? Hell no.Elara slowly placed her flat palm against
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Elara’s fingers restlessly tracing the strap of her handbag as her eyes scanned the lobby.She bit down on her lip, silently praying that Killian would cross the floor before her courage completely collapsed.Bzzzz.The sudden vibration of her phone in her palm made her chest tighten. She glanced down at the screen and saw Patrick's name flashing over the screen.Guilt flooded her veins. She was just about to press the answer button when a shadow fell completely over her."Elara."She snapped her head up, her breath hitching as she saw Killian standing before her, his dark overcoat slightly parted, his chest heaving faintly.she stood up instantly, smoothing down her floral gown."Hello, Mr. Vane–""Killian." he interrupted, his eyes solely on her.Elara glanced around nervously.."We are standing in the main lobby of your headquarters, Mr. Vane. I have no intention of letting your employees witness you being addressed with a lack of proper deference."Killian’s brows furrowed slightl
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Elara paced in her room, the lace hem of her black nightwear brushing softly against her bare thighs. Her phone was held in a tight grip, her teeth biting down on her lower lip.Do I really have the time to wait for Patrick? she thought, Every hour Patrick spends negotiating with his parents is another hour the receivers spend cataloging my father’s life work.Bzzzz.She glanced down at the flashing screen of her phone, her stomach instantly twisted.Roman.She swiped the screen and brought the phone to her ear."What do you want, Roman?""Ah, I see from your voice that you’ve already encountered the federal executioners at your headquarters." Roman said, "Listen to me very carefully, Elara. I still have the liquidity to make this entire nightmare vanish. I can dismantle the injunction. All you have to do... is step back into my ring. Be mine, and the Pierce legacy stays intact. Simple, isn't it?"A bitter laugh escaped Elara’s lips, her knuckles tightening around the phone."You are,
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Patrick halt directly in front of the Pierce Corporate Headquarters. Elara didn't even wait, she threw the car door open, speed walked past the security turnstiles with Patrick hot on her tail.But the moment they burst into the lobby, her breath hitched.The bustling corporate energy was completely dead. Instead, the space was occupied by a dozen stern faced federal agents in dark suits, tagging equipments and locking down the elevators."W-what is going on here?" Elara asked, her voice cracking as she forced her trembling legs forward.One of the men leading the operation, a high ranking official holding a tablet, turned at the sound of her voice.He stepped forward."Good afternoon, Miss Pierce." he greeted sternly."What are you doing?" Elara demanded. "Why are your people inside my family’s building? My father’s release papers were finalized this morning!""Ma'am, your father's physical release from detention does not absolve the corporation." the official stated flatly. "As of 1
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"Take it slow, Dad." Elara murmured, her arm securely around her father, guiding him through the doors of their mansion.Behind them, Patrick stepped across the threshold, shutting the door.She carefully settled her father into his favorite leather armchair in the main sitting room.Almost instantly, one of their household maids came out, her expression tight with anxiety."Welcome home, Mr. Pierce." she said quickly.Her father merely offered adistant nod, his eyes fixed on the empty floorboards.Elara looked at the maid. "Please, fetch him a glass of water." The maid nodded and hurried off toward the kitchen.Elara knelt beside his chair, her heart aching at how diminished he looked."Dad, the doctor was very specific. You need to rest. No phones, no business talk, just quiet."Her father didn't look at her; his gaze remained entirely trapped in his own thoughts."Rest is a something I can no longer afford, Elara." he whispered, "Not with his shadow hanging over this family."Elar
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Elara let out a heavy sigh. She had expected her father to be worried, but as she looked closely at his face, she realized this went far deeper than basic anxiety.His eyes weren't just wide with fear, they were entirely wide from horror."Tell me, Elara..." he choked out, his fingers digging into her arms. "Please... please tell me you didn't–"He never finished the sentence. His words catch into a harsh gasp, and his hand instantly flew to his chest, clenching it.His breathing turned shallow, his complexion turning pale as a full blown panic attack seized his chest."Dad! Dad, look at me!" Elara freaked out, as she grabbed his shoulders to keep his trembling frame upright. "Take a breath, please!"Killian didn't hesitate, he tilt of his head and caught the eyes of the two officers standing by the secure doors.The officers immediately rushed forward, expertly taking her father from her arms and guiding him quickly out of the lobby, Elara and Killian followed."Dad!" Elara cried..S
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Elara gulped as she too, took a step backward."No. I don't need Roman's help either. I told you–I will handle this myself.""Handle it yourself?" Killian’s dark chuckle was devoid of humor. He took another step forward, "Every second you waste standing here playing the proud martyr, the Feds are f
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"M-Mr. Vane..." Roman stammered, as blood continued to drip from his nose onto his expensive shirt.Killian didn't even blink in his direction, his gaze was pinned entirely on Elara.an uncomfortable heat rushed through her, and she took a cautious step backward.The moment she retreated, a subtle
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"Why are you looking for him?"Elara stepped in front of her father. She was a bit of the size of the men, but her desperation made her tall."We have a warrant for his arrest." the lead officer stated, "He's being charged with grand larceny and systemic fraud. The IRS has also flagged several offs
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Every corner of the Grand hall was covered in white orchids, the scent thick and cloying, matching the crushing pressure of the expectations in the room.At the altar, Roman Sterling adjusted his cufflinks.He looked every bit the polished heir."Oh, you look so handsome, son." his mother whispered
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