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The days stretched out like an endless desert. Time, once a steady companion, had become a relentless tormentor. I’d gone from being the king of my world to a prisoner of it. Over these past months, the world had shrunk to the size of this cell. I’d learned that even with power at your fingertips, life could still knock you down.

Ivan had played his cards close to his chest. I’d underestimated him, thinking I’d ended the game when I ended his life. But his plans, carefully laid, were like a time bomb I hadn’t defused. Adrian, that backstabbing leech, had seized the opportunity to take over my company. It was a bitter pill to

swallow.

Hours turned into days, days into weeks. I stopped counting. There was no point. All that mattered were the moments I’d spend with Amaya and the kids. It was a long road to get here. Ivy, my little firecracker, had slowly warmed up to me. I think it was my beard. She’d giggle and tug at it, saying I looked like a beast from her stories. It was the first time she’d touched me without fear. Being called a beast didn’t matter in that moment.

Nate was different. Quiet, watchful, like a young hawk. His eyes always seemed to be asking questions without making a sound. But I think he found his answers in just watching.

out. I wished she’d stop. She was burning herself out. With all my resources, I couldn’t escape this place, what chance did she have? I’d accepted my fate, but at least I had them to visit. I’d done a lot of

also asked for a proper burial for Miranda. She was a victim, a broken soul caught in the crossfire. That is what she had said and

All of that?

lost my freedom, but in the chaos, I’d found myself. I could break out of this prison, my

this was my

for me. But I knew the outcome. Guilty. The room would

then he said,

a fog in my brain. The slam of his gavel brought me back to reality. Not guilty. I was free. I stood frozen, unable to process it. Then, two tiny bodies crashed

she did it. I held my children tight, the first tear escaping

I was free.

have to walk out that door, Alex,” she said softly. I took a deep breath, the reality of the moment sinking in. I wanted to be with my family, with them. All eyes were on

cheering, their joy infectious. Riley was trying to calin

When we finally reached them, Christian’s smile was the biggest I’d ever seen. “The beard is suiting,”

me unexpectedly. He returned the laugh, his eyes filled with genuine relief. “I’m really glad you’re out, Alex. His voice was thick with emotion. He turned

tone shifted to seriousness, “Now, enough mushy stuff. We’ve got a company

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vehicles. The drive to the company was a whirlwind of emotions. Every familiar sight was a stark reminder of the life I’d left behind. When we arrived, heads turned as we entered the building. I felt like a ghost, a relic of a past

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in front of the door. Her

demeanor shifted. Her eyes flashed dangerously, and for a brief moment, she seemed to be someone else entirely. “I believe there’s been a misunderstanding,” she said, her voice low and menacing. “Step aside.” The PA hesitated, her grip tightening on

There was an unspoken threat in her tone that made the PA take a step back. With a swift movement, Amaya pushed past her, and I followed. Christian stayed behind to handle

she looked like she had a plan and I would only escalate things and have myself thrown straight in jail again. He stood up, his mouth

I understood your anger, your need for revenge. But you crossed the line when you started working with him.” She produced a file of documents. “I have proof of every life you