Chapter 5 The moment those words leave her mouth , the entire hall goes dead silent . Even Damon's boys freeze . They clearly didn't expect this sweet little act to suggest actual murder . Damon's pupils shrink . He glances at me instinctively , something complex flickering in his eyes . But that hesitation lasts half a second before pure viciousness takes over . He's made his choice . " Emma's right . " " Anyone who fucks with me on my turf pays the price . " He jerks his chin at the security team . " Drag her out . Feed her to the fish . " The guards immediately move in with sick grins .

Emma hides behind Damon , victory written all over her face . But I don't move . Hell , I start laughing . Laughing so hard my whole body shakes , tears streaming down my face . " Damon , you really think you still run this world ? " The second I finish speaking , the heavy ornate doors explode open . International police in black tactical gear storm in , weapons drawn . The lead officer shouts : " Damon Hayes , drop your weapons ! You're under arrest ! " Total chaos . Guests scream and hit the floor . Damon's crew reaches for their guns but stops when officers yell : " Don't move !

Move and we shoot ! " The viciousness on Damon's face freezes , replaced by pure rage at being outplayed . Chapter S He stares at me with pure hatred . " You ! Nova , you planned this whole fucking thing ! " " Takes one to know one . " I stare right back , cold as ice .. " You hid your little side piece for three years . I wasn't gonna sit around with no backup plan . " Police quickly form a perimeter , closing in on Damon step by step . Emma breaks down crying . " This has nothing to do with me ! I don't know anything ! " " Take him down ! " The lead officer gives the order .

Two cops rush Damon . But just as they're about to grab him , Damon suddenly shoves his bodyguard away and throws Emma straight into the officers . While everyone's dodging , he spins and crashes through the floor - to - ceiling window . CRASH ! The massive glass wall explodes . Flying shards slice his arm open . Before escaping , Damon locks eyes with me one last time . Those cold eyes hold rage . Resentment . And something that looks like betrayal . " Go ! Go ! " The officer roars , leading the chase . I run to the broken window .

Damon's on the lawn below , rolling and already sprinting toward the woods behind the vineyard . ' He won't get far ! We've got the whole place surrounded ! " The lead cop barks into his radio . " All units , seal every exit ! " Watching Damon disappear into the forest , my fingers turn ice cold . I know he won't go down easy . That bastard's always been good at finding a way out of impossible situations . A detective approaches me with paperwork .

02:03 He Thought I'd Can I Broadcast Their Affair hapter 3 Miss Sterling , here's the preliminary evidence against Damon Hayes and Emma Blake's involvement . Please confirm and sign . " stare down at pages of documented crimes . Emma's properties and luxury purchases . feel absolutely nothing . Emma , now cuffed , starts thrashing around like a lunatic , screaming at me : Nova ! Let me go ! Damon forced me ! I don't know anything ! " Emma Blake . Every video you posted showing off , every stolen piece of jewelry - it's all evidence . " My voice stays flat .

" The law doesn't give a shit about your crocodile tears . " she's dragged away kicking and screaming until her voice fades down the hall . The estate manager approaches me quietly . Miss , your brother's here ... " I whip around to see Leo striding in wearing a black coat , flanked by his security detail . His eyes sweep over the destroyed ballroom before landing on me , filled with concern . ' Leo . " He doesn't say much , just walks over and drapes his coat around my shoulders , voice deadly serious : " You hurt ? " " No.

" I shake my head , looking toward the forest where Damon disappeared . " But he got away . " Leo pulls me close , patting my shoulder reassuringly . ' Don't worry . They'll catch him . " ' Come home with me . " Looking at my brother's steady profile , my nerves finally unwind after hours of tension , and my eyes start burning . The tears I held back facing Damon and Emma nearly spill over the second I see family . ' Yeah . Home . " I nod , letting him shield me as we walk out . After that day , international wanted posters flood border crossings .

Coast Guard intercepts suspicious boats over and over . They even caught his bodyguard on a yacht in international waters once , but Damon himself vanished like a ghost - always slipping away before they could close the net . 02:03 Chapter 3 Leo's paranoid now . My place has three layers of surveillance , electrified fencing , eight guards on rotating patrol , even bulletproof windows . He flies in to have dinner with me every week , same lecture before he leaves : ' Lock up tight . Hit the panic button if anything seems off . " I smile and agree , but I know the truth .

Someone who clawed his way out of hell like Damon won't go down easy . Tonight I'm in bed reviewing files after my shower . Light rain patters against the windows , mixing with the guards ' footsteps outside in an oddly peaceful rhythm . Days of constant tension finally catch up with me . I drift off within minutes . I don't know how long I've been asleep when a soft creaking sound jolts me awake . ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 6 Lucia Morh Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she's not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.