Chapter 357
Chapter 357
Chapter 357
Cupid
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“Boss? Boss!” Desmond’s voice calls out in a hurry. I pause mid–selection of the pictures from the shoot the photographer have been showing me and turn to see my cousin rushing in. His eyes are filled with horror that instantly squeezes my heart.
What had happened?
“Cupid, you need to see this p>
I swallow hard at the mention of what he calls me. Desmond never uses ‘Cupid‘ without serious cause.
He extends his cellphone toward me, the live video already playing, and my knees go weak the moment i see it. The building of
H.O.W.L. has been shut down.
“Please tell me Snow is not there,” I murmur, slowly lifting my gaze to him. But the news playing on the screen answers before he can, the newscaster mentions her name clearly. I snap my eyes back to the phone.
Goosebumps erupt across my skin all at once. I yank my own cellphone from my pocket and walk away a few steps to dial her number, my heart lodged literally in my throat.
It rings only briefly before she answers. She doesn’t speak, just breathes and the sound sends a shiver racing down my spine p>
Without a word, I switch to video call. Her face appears, expression neutral, but I know her well enough to see the storm raging beneath the calm surface.
“What happened?” I ask, forcing my voice to stay as steady as possible. She lets out a shaky sigh.
“It’s Feroz p>
I freeze at the name. Which Feroz? That bastard is supposed to be in prison.
“He came to H.O.W.L. I don’t know who helped him, but he said he’s been tasked to kill me. Before he does… he said he’ll make sure he… he continues from where he stopped four years ago p>
Four years ago. Those words drag up every wound, every shard of cold terror from that time.
“Where are you right now?” I ask.
“In Sera’s office. I locked the door before he could get in, but he’s waiting outside. He’s threatening to kill everyone if I don’t open it.” Her voice cracks slightly. “Cupid p>
“Stay in there and please do not panic. All right? Help is coming p>
“Cupid…” she calls again just before I can disconnect. I stop and look at her face on the screen. She looks as though she’s about to say her final words, and I hate it, hate this moment with every fiber of my being.
“You know I love you, don’t you p>
I set my jaw tight, dread spreading like ice through my veins. I despise moments like this.
“You can tell me that in person when I hold you again,” I say firmly before ending the call.
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Chapter 357
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I stand frozen for one heart–stopping second. Then my name is called from behind. I turn to see Catherine approaching
“Cupid, you should compose yourself for p>
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“I’m out,” I cut her off sharply. “Let’s do this some other time.” I head straight for the exit with Desmond right behind me, hurries forward and blocks my path. It takes every ounce of self–control not to lose it completely.
but she
“I will inform Dad if you p>
Her words die unfinished as my cellphone rings again. I glance at the screen. It’s my father.
“Cupid, we have a situation,” he says urgently the moment I answer. I wait, pulse hammering. Is this about H.O.W.L.? “It is about H.O.W.L. One of our board members in G–Cloak, her daughter is trapped in there. I want you to get her out without a single scratch p>
I stop dead in my tracks. G–Cloak is the secret security system we built to protect our mafia people and others in illegal businesses we safeguard. Who else from our world is trapped inside H.O.W.L p>
“All right, Father,” I reply, then turn and lock
eyes
with Desmond.
“Let’s have it. Everything. Fast p>
He nods once, and we push through toward the car. The fans are active outside but I can’t spare them even a glance. I slide into the backseat just as my phone rings again. This time it’s the butler from the Marlik house.
“Tell me,” I say upon answering. Marlik’s voice comes through immediately.
“Jahan, I saw the news. Are you okay p>
I pause, drawing in a shaky breath. Obviously I’m not.
“I will get her, Marlik p>
“And you kill him.” His tone hardens. “He’s a crazy man. Make sure you finish him this time and let’s be done with it. He’s done enough p>
His words sink deep, heavy and final. I can’t find any response. I slide the phone down and swallow thickly. He’s right. Perhaps this is the moment. Perhaps this is finally the time to kill Feroz. He has been a nuisance, a deadly one, for far too long.
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