Veiled Love in Vice

r captive, he couldn't shake the feeling of frustration that gnawed at him. With each passin

to the voice on the other end of the line. Across the room, Roan engaged in a conversation

turning towards Arkin. "It seems he's waking up," he remarked, his

ed for any signs of consciousness. But before they could react, Arkin's eyes fluttere

longer. "Can't we wake him up with force?"

ou arrived," he explained. "But the drug seems to be powerful. That's wh

way to a sense of resignation. "Inform me immediately

about a meeting with the new CEO of Ophel," Lucas inf

the information. "When is the meeting sche

ys," Lucas replied,

background check on Ophel," he stated firmly. "The company h

ery well," he added, his mind already racing with possibilities. "The sudden meet

Who is the new CEO?" he as

t smile. "It's the son taking

he remarked, his mind already spinning with theor

rself," he replied, his attention alre

ous. "There are two girls outside, I saw them through the doo

no time in

triding out of the room, his thoughts consumed by the unexpec

t of a familiar face among the two girls. A sense of disbelief washed over h

his heart racing, it was that girl from Sophia's c

y this was a

"Alexis would you mind

ows knott

ter " He said quickly Roan

tood up and headed towards the door looking at th

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sent them, they entered the creepy building a

gone unnoticed by others. Though it wasn't obvious, her keen observation skills had been

wledging the tension that hung in the air. Despite their growing unease, they

frame filled the doorway, towering over them with an imposing presence. His hair, a rich shade of chestnut brown, was neatly styled, framing his angular face with a touch of rugged charm. His piercin

er voice barely above a whisper. "This doesn't look like

sla addressed the man with a calm yet determined voice. "We were told

hem, his gaze searching. "I'm sorry, but there must be

s I guess and we came here with an Uber"she said her voice tinged

t happens...I think"he conceded with a long sigh, stepping aside to a

beyond, they exchanged a glance, a sil

ike water perhap

e are good thank

r Uber so we can lea

s by the way" Alexis said "I

n, her heart sank as she read the message Abort the missio

elieve she sent us the wrong address on purpose what the hell!

ic "I knew something was fishy Oh

le not everyone is your friend especially if they will give you

of place is this anyways

f happened here years back you see, i

his beautiful basement like house"

usinessman this is my man

ily" Ciara pointed out "three kids actually my oldes

spoke and slightly poked Ciara

me for us to take our leave" C

s into your man cave" Isla

bout your friend, not muc

ou are

ned the do

ake care"

s answered, shu

and sighed in unison, they wasted no time and swiftly made their way tow

, she started the engine and revved up the car, the hum of the motor a comfortin