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404 Rage Unleashed (Jayden)

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The jet touches down smoothly, but there's nothing smooth about the way my heart is pounding. I grab my briefcase, every muscle in my body coiled with tension. The envelope with those damning photos is stuffed inside. All I want are answers.

As I step off the jet, I storm over to the car waiting for me.

"Get out," I snap at the driver, tossing my briefcase onto the back seat. My voice is sharp enough to cut through metal. "I'll drive myself."

"Ah, Mr. Brennan...I can't-"

I pull his door open and drag him out by the shirt collar. "I said get out."

I get into the driver's seat, slamming the door hard enough that it echoes across the tarmac. The engine roars to life as I hit the gas, the tires screeching in protest.

The rage that's been simmering in my veins now boils over. Betrayal, disbelief, gut-wrenching jealousy. The thoughts crash into each other, making my chest tighten, my knuckles white as I grip the wheel.

It's a blur, a

My best friend. The man I trusted above anyone else. Why would he ever

hall pass, thinking I could handle it. Thinking I was strong enough, that I could bear the weight of whatever she needed. But I never thought...

she could ever think

My mind is laser-focused, spiraling between anger and devastation. Then I'm here, still speeding along the estate

is there, walking casually toward the front steps. Tall, familiar-Lance. What the fuck is he doing here? Is he seeing her behind

cloud. Without a second's hesitation, throw the car into

roar, the name tearing

anything. In two strides, I'm on him, my fists flying.

fury. You think you can screw

him back against the porch railing, rage coursing through me. His eyes are wild, and he struggles to make

hurt as much as I'm hurting. "You were my best friend!" I shout, my voice strangled. "And you went

his words coming out choked. "I

hear anything but the crack of my fist against his jaw, the sound of my fury echoing into the quiet night. My vision blurs with rage and unshed tears Igave her that damn hall pass. I told her I wouldn't hold it against her. But seeing it,

his arms up, trying to block me. "Jayden, listen to me!" he shouts,

this time he deflects it, grabbing my arm and trying to hold me back. The betrayal still burns, scorching every rational

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