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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.

the same woman I’d left behind but she was a master of deception. She’d put on a brave face for the kids, a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. I could see the worry gnawing at her, hidden beneath the surface. Every visit ended with the same promise: she was getting closer, she’d get me 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 bad things. Maybe this was karma, paying my dues like my father. Thinking about him brought back the day of the battle. For once, he’d acted like a real father. His death hurt, a wound that

for a proper burial for Miranda. She was a victim, a broken soul caught in the crossfire.

All of that?

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

was my

She was here again, fighting for me. But I knew

then he said, “Not guilty.”

was free. I stood frozen, unable to process it. Then, two tiny bodies crashed

it. I held my children tight, the first

I was free.

her head towards the door, her eyes filled with a mix of anticipation and happiness. “You have to walk out that door, Alex,” she said softly. I took a deep breath, the reality of the moment

home with my family. And then I saw them – Christian, Riley, Natalia, Nathan, and Sarah. Sarah and Natalia were cheering, their joy infectious. Riley was trying to calin them down, Nathan looking amused. For the first time in what felt like forever, the loneliness that had haunted me for years was gone. I

we navigated through the crowd of reporters. When we finally reached them, Christian’s smile was the biggest I’d ever seen. “The beard is suiting,” he said, a hint of teasing in his voice.

“I’m really glad

tone shifted to seriousness, “Now, enough mushy

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vehicles. The drive to the company was a whirlwind of emotions. Every familiar sight was a stark reminder of the

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the top floor, my office. Or, rather, Adrian’s. A sleek, modern woman, presumably his PA, stood in front of the door. Her expression was

moment, she seemed to be someone else entirely. “I believe there’s been a misunderstanding,” she said, her voice

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

Amaya handle this because 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 opening

time than necessary,” she started, her voice cold and calculated. “You and I were at the start of this. The fake pictures of us broke Alex and me apart. 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