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Eliana felt the cold press of the gun barrel tighten against her neck and hastily pleaded, “Let’s talk this through. There’s no need for
“Shut up!” Ashton snapped, eyes wild.
Harper’s voice cut in, sharp and unwavering. “Ashton Ellie’s my friend. If you hurt her, I swear you won’t walk away unscathed.”
“You’ve already ruined me. What difference does it make now?” its words grow more erratic, his grip on reason slipping.
Harper met his gaze and said coldly, “Fine. Then go ahead.”
Without another word, she dragged a chair to the window, her movements calm but deliberate. “If you pull that trigger, I’ll jump. One bullet, two deaths”
“Don’t” Ashton froze. He knew she meant it.
She yanked the curtain aside, pushed open the window, and climbed onto the chair. The wind tugged violently at her dress, yet her face showed no trace of fear
“This is the eighteenth floor,” she said quietly. “One step, and there’ll be nothing left.”
Eliana’s heart pounded. The danger was all too real.
Ashton’s face turned ashen. But then his gaze shifted, drawn past Harper, settling on something outside. A beat passed, and he suddenly gave a low, hollow laugh,
Ellana shivered because that laugh didn’t sound sane
When Ashton finally spoke, there was a flicker of something unfamiliar in his weary eyes. “Is being with me really that unbearable?”
“Yes,” Harper said without hesitation.
A silence stretched between them before Ashton finally lowered the gun. “All right. I get it. Come down. It’s dangerous up there.”
Eliana instinctively reached for her neck, still stunned to find it unharmed,
Harper, seeing her bluff had worked, added coldly, “Remember this. If you ever hurt Ellie, I’ll take the child and follow her.”
again,” Ashton said simply, then stepped out of the car without another word.
“I won’t come near her ag
His compliance, however, was far from surrender. When Harper had climbed onto the chair, the view behind her had betrayed her location.
Gravelle Tower, one of Meliora’s most iconic buildings, stood clearly in sight
She wasn’t in Lunara after all. She was in Meliora, and she lived nearby
Ashton had no intention of walking away. Now that he knew where she was, he wasn’t going to waste a second. He would fly to Meliora.
if pain was the price, then so be it. He was ready to live with it, for as long as it took to bring her back.
Inside the car, Eliana stared anxiously at the video, where Harper stood unsteadily on the chair by the open window.
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“Harper, please come down. You’re scaring mel
Harper’s voice remained calm. “Ellie, has he gone?”
“He has. Look,” Eliana tumeil the phone toward the window, showing Harper the empty street outside.
Only after confirming Ashton had left did Harper step off the chair. “I’m sorry, Ellie, He only came after you because of me
Eliana shook her head. “It’s fine. I told him you were in Lunara. He won’t find you.”
Harper gave a faint laugh. “So that’s why you asked how I was doing In Lunard the moment we spoke. Good thing I caught your wink. Otherwise, I might’ve corrected you.”
Unaware that Ashton had already discovered her true location, both women finally let out a breath of relief.
Then, after a pause, Eliana asked, “Harper…you’re pregnant. It’s his, isn’t it?”
Harper nodded. “Yes. I didn’t tell you or Theodore because I knew you’d try to convince me to keep the baby, it wasn’t meant to be a secret”
“I get it,” Eliana said. “But I’m worried. Raising a child alone won’t be easy, especially when it’s time to give birth, Will you really go to the hospital by yourself?”
“I’ll hire help when the time comes. Don’t worry,” said Harper.
Eliana looked at her through the screen, voice soft. “You’re stronger than anyone I know.”
She had said it before, but Harper always managed to prove it again.
They talked a little longer, until Harper noticed the fading light behind Eliana. Harper said, “It’s getting dark on your side, You should head
home.”
Eliana nodded, “if anything happens, call me, no matter what.”
“I will.” Harper smiled gently before ending the call.
Eliana pocketed her phone, started the car, and drove toward the Russell Manor
On the road, the traffic light ahead turned red. Eliana reached for the brake, but the pedal didn’t respond.
Her chest tightened. The cars in front were slowing down, but she had no way to stop.
Powerless, she slammed into the back of a black Mercedes.
It was 7:00 PM at Oakcrest Villa.
A phone rang, and Anthony picked it up without hesitation. “Is it done!”
“it’s done. Everything went smoothly.”
The call ended after those brief words.
From the television came the voice of a reporter. “A rear end collision occurred on Ashbury Road this evening. The victim, a young woman, has been transported to the hospital for treatment…”
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Anthony stared at the screen. The wrecked Audi was unmistakably Ellana’s. The crumpled front and the smoke spoke volumes.
A slender hand slid over his back. Allee leaned in with a satisfied smile. “Tinally took action, huh?”
Anthony glanced at her, voice low. “I told you, it was only a matter of time. You can stop threatening to move back to the Russell Man
Alice chuckled as she turned toward the screen, “I was only worried you’d hesitate. But now I know. We’re still on the same side”
His expression darkened.
But she went on, delighted. “I wonder if she survived the crash, if she did, don’t waste time messing with her brakes again. Next time, just wire the car with a bomb, One blast, clean and final.”
Anthony stood abruptly. “That’s enough. I’m leaving
“You’re not staying for dinner?” she
e asked lightly.
“No. Your parents don’t want me here. Remember what I said, behave.” And with that, he walked out without looking back
At the Russell Manor, Theodore had just returned when a call from the police came through.
He answered casually,
sually, but his expression hardened as he listened. The next second, he grabbed his keys and headed for the door
Passing Samuel in the kitchen, he stopped, “I need you to do something.”
Samuel looked up from the pot. “What is it? I can’t leave the stove unattended.
“Eliana was in an accident. Ashbury Road, Rear–ended. Unconscious at the scene. I’m going to the hospital. I need you to go to the local precinct and get the full story.”
Samuel nearly dropped his spoon. “Got it. I’m leaving now”
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