Burning Passion: Love Never Die

In Preagend, Darin left the premises of his family business, sliding into his car and steering it toward his home.

Unbeknownst to him, a convoy of several vehicles discreetly trailed his path.

As the road grew quieter, Darin’s vehicle was abruptly halted, compelled to a standstill by the imposing presence of a Land Rover. Exiting his car, Darin’s gaze locked onto the vehicle that had forced him to stop.

Seated within the Land Rover, Derek drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, his measured actions imbued with calculated confidence.

Through the windshield, Darin’s eyes met Derek’s, Marcus’ assistant, a sight that sent a shiver down his spine. An air of unease settled upon him as he speculated that Marcus had discerned his intentions to kill Millie.

A full minute passed before Derek emerged from his car, a smirk adorning his features as he approached Darin.

“Derek, what is the meaning of this?” Darin attempted to feign composure his voice laced with a veneer of calmness.

come to my attention that you bear no grudge against Mrs. Thomas. Why then do you persist in your attempts to end her life? She is a defenseless woman. Does shame elude you as you repeatedly plot

as he closed

Angela’s Library

Mr. Barker? Well, allow me to inject a bit of

proving insufficient against Derek’s skills. It was common knowledge in their circle that Derek had been trained on

the

sense of impending doom settled upon Darin, leaving him with the unnerving certainty that escape would prove a formidable challenge. Summoning

my assignment,” Derek declared with a stern countenance, his gaze darkening as he pivoted to return to his car. With a surge of acceleration, his vehicle zipped past

Darin found himself launched into the air by the force of

following morning, Millie awoke early, contemplating rising from the bed when Marcus’ arm encircled her

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the absence of

while longer. I am unable to fall