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The Billionaire's Risky Romance

Chapter 9 The Escape

Word Count: 1214    |    Released on: 24/08/2024

ned his mind. The skyscraper, once a grand display of wealth, now looked like a tunnel-every exit was a shallow tun

mind working faster than his body. He seized an enormous window glass ashtray and swang it with full

eady on top of him. Alex barely had time to block the punches aimed at her face. The force of

ermination. "You should have stayed out of this, Re

jury, and he knew he had to leave before more reinforcements arrived and the man advanced again. This time,

and to her shoulder. He pulled over, freed himself, and closed the door as he made his way do

tor was v

re on fire, but she continued to push on regardless of everything; it was purely because

ould still hear the men shouting above him, but now he had less lead. He had to think fast. His car was

ry!" Alex shouted, dodging around him, not slowing down. He saw the gara

ete area full of parked cars. The sound of his footsteps bounced off the wal

closed the doors, the sound of the doors slamming like a small victory. He threw the

Alex as he turned the key, and the engine roared to life. Without thinking, he threw the car to the ground, his s

an advantage. He whipped the car, the tires squealing and the propeller slamming into the ground.

phone-no doubt to alert Jameson. But Alex was already on Main Street, weavin

in his head: *You've been in the hornbill's nest. Now he knew how deep the conspi

he couldn't risk going into the office-James was watching. He needed a s

an knew what to do next. Alex picked up his phone and dialed Ethan'

ring. "Alex, where are the

ce thick with tension. "Jameson sent

the other side as Ethan processed

t want to say much on the phone.

is voice quiet but urgent. "

ty flashed as he walked through the streets, and he took to the sidewalk to avoid being follow

y, and Ethan quickly ushered him inside. The safety of the building was like a lifeline, b

them, Ethan turned to Alex. "Wh

ng Jameson to hitting the penthouse. Ethan liste

ncluded. "Jameson won't stop until he neutrali

ure you're safe. I have some connections that can help us stay

d. Alex asked, worried that he was sayin

he's protected, too. But now, we need to focus on you.

hings could go much worse. Jameson had shown his hand, but he still had all his

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1 Chapter 1 The Strange Encounter2 Chapter 2 Professional Boundaries3 Chapter 3 Unresolved Conflicts4 Chapter 4 Encroaching Shadows5 Chapter 5 The Hidden Agenda6 Chapter 6 Echoes of Deception7 Chapter 7 A Tightening Noose8 Chapter 8 The Confrontation9 Chapter 9 The Escape10 Chapter 10 The Turning Point11 Chapter 11 The Chase Begins12 Chapter 12 Into the Lion's Den13 Chapter 13 Unraveling14 Chapter 14 Cracks in the Armor15 Chapter 15 Unraveling Threads16 Chapter 16 The Unseen Threat17 Chapter 17 Into the Unknown18 Chapter 18 The Unraveling19 Chapter 19 Secrets Unveiled20 Chapter 20 The Act21 Chapter 21 The Unexpected Visitor22 Chapter 22 Spirit and Secret Influence23 Chapter 23 The Ghost in the Machine24 Chapter 24 The Web Of Deceit25 Chapter 25 The Dimmer Shading26 Chapter 26 Into the Fray27 Chapter 27 Tightening the Trap28 Chapter 28 A Deadly Game29 Chapter 29 Shadows of Betrayal30 Chapter 30 The Rising Storm31 Chapter 31 The Lights Go Out32 Chapter 32 A Flame in the Dark33 Chapter 33 The Gathering Storm34 Chapter 34 High Stakes35 Chapter 35 The Tightening Noose36 Chapter 36 A Desperate Escape37 Chapter 37 Shadows in the Sky38 Chapter 38 The Hunter's Trap39 Chapter 39 City of Shadows40 Chapter 40 The Double Game41 Chapter 41 Fractured Allegiances42 Chapter 42 Race Against Time43 Chapter 43 The Narrow Escape44 Chapter 44 The Trap Tightens45 Chapter 45 The Ghost in the Machine46 Chapter 46 The Clock is Ticking47 Chapter 47 A Step Ahead, or Too Late 48 Chapter 48 Against All Odds49 Chapter 49 Against All Odds50 Chapter 50 A Last Stand51 Chapter 51 The Calm After the Storm52 Chapter 52 Unraveling the Mystery53 Chapter 53 Shadows Watching54 Chapter 54 A Deadly Game55 Chapter 55 No Safe Place56 Chapter 56 The Plan in Motion57 Chapter 57 Racing Against Time58 Chapter 58 Into the Depths59 Chapter 59 Hunted60 Chapter 60 Shadows in the Wind61 Chapter 61 Fractured Trust62 Chapter 62 Silent Suspicions63 Chapter 63 The Weight of the Decision64 Chapter 64 A Choice with No Return65 Chapter 65 A Subtle Shift66 Chapter 66 Stepping into the Spotlight67 Chapter 67 Shadows of Control68 Chapter 68 Laying the Foundation69 Chapter 69 Shadows of Doubt70 Chapter 70 A Dangerous Dance71 Chapter 71 Beneath the Surface72 Chapter 72 A Fragile Alliance73 Chapter 73 Shadows Closing In74 Chapter 74 A Dangerous Gamble75 Chapter 75 Shadows Closing In76 Chapter 76 The Trap Tightens77 Chapter 77 The Aftermath78 Chapter 78 Whispers of Shadows79 Chapter 79 The Trap Tightens80 Chapter 80 Cassandra's Gambit81 Chapter 81 The Final Countdown82 Chapter 82 Shadows of Strategy83 Chapter 83 The Art of Deception84 Chapter 84 The Dangerous Bargain85 Chapter 85 The Clock is Ticking86 Chapter 86 The Price of Betrayal87 Chapter 87 Shadows in the Boardroom88 Chapter 88 The Calm Before the Storm89 Chapter 89 The Turning Point90 Chapter 90 A Reckoning Looms91 Chapter 91 Cassandra's Counterstrike92 Chapter 92 Shadows of the Truth93 Chapter 93 The Final Gambit94 Chapter 94 The Power Play95 Chapter 95 Shadows in the Light96 Chapter 96 Into the Shadows97 Chapter 97 The Countdown98 Chapter 98 The Eye of the Storm99 Chapter 99 The Final Gambit100 Chapter 100 The Final Curtain