.

she returned from school

Just as be plated the final dish, a message buzzed on his phone.

dine: “We’re skipping dinner! I’m treating Hera and her classmates to a celebration. Enjoy the feast!”

Gideon’s eyes narrowed. He had specifically instructed Gino to bring Hera home for a surprise, but his good intentions were trampled by Gino’s bravado.

Fury simmered within him, and he tapped out a swift reply: “Reburn my money”

Moments later, a notification pinged, and five million had landed in his account.

This was followed by another message from Gino: “Five million, repaid.”

However, Gideon wasn’t finished yet: “Principal repaid. What about the 50 percent interest?”

Gino’s reply arrived promptly, punctuated with a string of exclamation marks.

Gideon was unfazed and countered: “Just clearing accounts between brothers, you know, the usual exorbitant interest rates for family emergencies.

grumbling message “You’re not my brother, you’re

Gideon

savoring the delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he retreated

was 9.30

with a notification, and it was a location message from Hera

you come pick us

him after 10:00 pm if she was still out, a promise

she remembered this time

at his

“I’ll

coat and keys in

Gideon pulled into the karaoke chain’s parking lot. As

of me If you come any closer, 1‘

voice was

found a harrowing scene unfolding

light, several thugs encircled a

clad in a tight leopard–print dress that offered little defense. Her short hair was disheveled, and

one of the thugs sneered, raising his hand to

how the eldest daughter of the Gaskells plays her games!”

venom in his voice furled Gideon’s rage as he silently

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