.

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.

silence, followed by a grumbling message “You’re not my brother, you’re a high–Interest

sting of disappointment, Gideon refrained

delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he

was 9.30 pm.

it was a location message from

asked, “Gidron, can you come

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

remembered

smile tugged at his lips.

swiftly: “I’ll be there

coat and keys in

pulled into the karaoke chain’s parking lot. As he approached the entrance,

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

was

and found a harrowing scene unfolding

encircled a

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

louder, one of the thugs

whole world know how the eldest daughter of the

venom in his voice furled Gideon’s rage as he silently stalked closer, the darkness concealing his

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