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Caught in the Billionaire's Web

Chapter 5 Trust No One

Word Count: 1216    |    Released on: 27/06/2024

ated the shadows. The weight of uncertainty pressed down on Emma, her mind a whirlwind of questions. Why

The dilapidated buildings around them stood silent, their rusting frames casting eerie shado

k urged, open

, who gave a subtle nod, indicating they had little choice. With a h

llness. As they sped away from the warehouse, Emma's phone buzzed in her pocket. Sh

They're closer

x, whose expression mirrored her own unease. Jack glanced

e asked, suspicio

warned her to be cautious. She opted for a half-tru

heel. "We need to stay ahead of them. I

ogether the puzzle. The message had been clear-someone close to her couldn't be trusted. But w

et neighbourhood. Jack led them inside, securing th

" he said, his voice calm but urgent

investigation, the threats they'd received, and their recent

eyes. "You're dealing with powerful people. They won't stop

ng him. She glanced at the screen, an

danger. G

e to Alex, who frowned deeply. Jack's eyes dark

ice urgent. "Whoever's sending these

on. "Who could it be? And why

lex said quietly. "Scared o

's sending these messages. It might b

ed every interaction, every conversation, looking for clues. The pieces of

k leading them through a series of back alleys and side streets. E

u. Trust only those yo

al respect and shared goals. But Jack? He was a recent addition, his motives stil

s covered. Inside, a woman sat at a table, her eyes wary but

uced. "She's been helping me

us. "We've been tracking the same

again, another message

e trusted. L

aria's eyes widened as she read it, a mixtu

nows a lot," Maria said quietly. "W

ncovered links between Alex's father's business dealings and a network of powerful

a solid case," Maria explained. "That's where you come in

uth, but the danger was also growing. She couldn't shak

e made them all freeze. The café door burst open, a

ted, pushing Emma and

heart pounded as she huddled on the floor, her mind racing. Th

plunging the café into darkness. Emma heard a scuffle

, we hav

to her feet, Alex and Jack following close behind. They slipped

gh the darkened streets, their footsteps echoing in the silence. Emma's mind wa

oded figure turning to face them. The ho

her mind reeling wi

her, stood before them, his express

said urgently. "We need to get you

n the one sending the messages, warning her of the danger. But

pproaching footsteps echoed down the

d to mo

with questions and suspicions. They were far from safe, and

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