.

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.

followed by a grumbling message “You’re not my

slight sting of disappointment, Gideon refrained from interrupting Hera’s celebration.

the delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he retreated to his study,

was 9.30

a notification, and it was a location message

you come pick

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

she remembered this

tugged at

“I’ll be

he grabbed his coat and keys

address, Gideon pulled into the karaoke chain’s parking lot. As he approached the entrance, a woman’s scream pierced the

you come any closer,

was

a harrowing scene unfolding in the dim alley beside

the meager light, several thugs encircled a woman,

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

one of the thugs sneered, raising his hand to

eldest daughter of the Gaskells

voice furled Gideon’s rage as he silently stalked closer, the

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