.

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.

was a defeated silence, followed by a grumbling message “You’re not

the slight sting of disappointment, Gideon refrained from interrupting

a quiet dinner with his parents and grandmother, savoring the delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he retreated to his study, diving back into work

9.30 pm.

it was

you come

his chest instantly lifted. He had instructed Hera to call him after 10:00 pm if she

she remembered this

smile tugged at

swiftly: “I’ll be there

keys in

As he

Let go of me If you come any closer, 1‘

voice was

a harrowing scene unfolding in the dim alley

several thugs encircled a woman, their

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

scream louder, one of the thugs sneered,

whole world know how the eldest daughter

as he

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