.

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.

message “You’re not my brother, you’re a high–Interest loan

disappointment, Gideon refrained from

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

9.30

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

can you come pick us

instantly lifted. He had instructed Hera to call him after

remembered this time

at his

swiftly: “I’ll

his coat and keys in

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

Let go of me If you come any

voice was somewhat

by the scream and found a harrowing scene unfolding in the dim alley beside the karaoke chain.

a

a tight leopard–print dress that offered little defense. Her short hair was disheveled, and her top hung precariously, a testament

thugs sneered, raising his hand

know how the eldest

as he silently stalked closer, the darkness concealing

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