novelraw Chapter 7: Hunting for the Truth
Chapter 7: Hunting for the Truth
Chapter 7 - Hunting for the TruthAt Ivory Heights,
Unbeknownst to Aveline, who braced herself for battle, another war had already begun in the shadows.
In a penthouse at Ivory height, within the dim glow of the study room, a man was seated in his armchair, his green eyes were dark with lethal intent, ready to befall the hell upon the person who disturbed his peace.
Alaric Lancaster.
The man who never let his peace be disturbed. Yet, someone had trampled over it.
...
A few hours ago, at Obsidian,
The moment Alaric heard Aveline Laurent, for the first time, enter the Obsidian in the middle of the night in her nightwear, he knew it wasn't out of pleasure, but something was very, very wrong.
His eyes remained on the surveillance screen the moment she stepped inside the clubhouse.
Her dishevelled hair, her urgency, the way she glanced around frantically, she was desperate and
The clock continued to tick, and Ezra silently waited without disturbing Alaric.
After a moment, Alaric stood up. When he spoke, his voice was razor sharp, "Find the man assisting Damien inside Laurent Industries."
His eyes gleamed intently. "Let me know where she stops by before she returns to the Sterling villa."
Ezra lowered his head in silent acknowledgement, "Yes, sir,"
Just as he turned to leave, he hesitated. Then glancing back at Alaric, he asked, "Forgive me, Sir, but... I would like to know this from a moral standpoint. Would you have intervened between them if they were a happy family?"
Alaric's piercing eyes zeroed in on the man.
Ezra Kane was a man in his mid-thirties and a former royal protection officer from the country Elaron. Thus, not just his build, he was trained to serve with unwavering loyalty and honor.
A man chosen by Alaric's grandmother for his incorruptible morals.
Alaric didn't waste time on hypotheticals. His voice was steady and unwavering, "From this moment forward, she will either be mine," His eyes darkened, "or happy alone." He vowed.
Without another word, he walked away, leaving Ezra speechless.