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Chapter 729

Wayne's gaze darkened, heavy and cold. "Of course it matters."

If it weren't for Hayden, Wayne might've had his shot. Keira and Jace's breakup had been the perfect opening, but Hayden had slipped in before he could.

Wayne had always blamed himself for being just a step too late. If he'd come back sooner- been there when the cracks started between Keira and Jace-would Hayden have ever been part of the picture?

But life doesn't deal in what ifs. Wayne had missed his chance, and Hayden had taken it.

"How surprising-and what an honor-to be someone so important to you," Hayden quipped, his words sharp enough to draw blood.

Wayne smirked faintly. "Let's stop playing games and get to the point."

"To what exactly?" Hayden's tone was light, almost mocking.

"I know why you're pretending to be someone else," Wayne said, straight to the point. But you're not part of Blade Front anymore. That fight? It's not yours. If you keep this up, you'll just end up hurting yourself-and everyone around you." A warning, thinly veiled as advice.

Hayden's teasing façade dropped, replaced with cool focus. Wayne wasn't here to stir up trouble-this was a negotiation.

I've left Blade Front," Hayden said, his tone calm. "But when you all keep dragging me into

the confirmation he needed-Hayden

he really was.

in because of who you are," Wayne

you dragged me in to get rid of me. But you didn't think to check what you were dealing with.

Blade Front-a

to involve Herman-that Hayden called on his old contacts, exposing himself in the process. Wayne let out a low, humorless laugh.

Hayden didn't deny it.

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said, shifting gears. "Let's talk terms. What will it take for you to stay out of

"someone," he

look like I need money?" Hayden tilted his head

Keira's kiss-catching the light.

smirk wavered, replaced by a cold glare. "Hayden, wake up. If you keep this up, the one who'll

Another thinly veiled

nod, acknowledging

love Keira. You want her-because she's your trophy. This isn't about her; it's about beating Jace. Having her proves you're not second

Of course, he loved Keira.

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