I was eight months pregnant with twins when my husband’s sister punched me in the stomach and demanded the transfer code to their $150,000 trust.
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Chapter 31 / 35
Chapter 31 - The Standoff
The tactical teams flooded the yard, laser sights painting Silas's chest in glowing red dots.
"It's over, Silas!"
Monroe shouted, stepping out from behind a container with her weapon drawn.
Silas laughed, a bitter, desperate sound.
"If I don't get the money, nobody gets peace."
He didn't aim at the police. He didn't aim at Daniel. He aimed his weapon directly at Eleanor, the woman who had ruined Victor's empire simply by surviving.
"No!"
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Daniel screamed, lunging forward.
But he was too far away.
