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The Glory of the Billionaire

Chapter 5 05

Word Count: 1166 | Released on: 27/04/2025

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f my hair? » she as

o pull it back or leave it there. His eyes widened, and she could see the em

rubbing the back of his neck as if to

f it. It was the first time anyone had been this close to her, especially after the whirlwind of emotions she'd been rid

hanks. For the compliment and the hug. But I

. He had to leave the town, or else it could cost him his life. The thought of him lying cold and lifeless

the concrete in front of his bar. She could already see it

to ca

She hadn't seen Derek in days, and she certainly didn't have his personal number. He was back in thei

e of his lifeless body from her mind, but it lin

as to b

, Karina was completely alone. Sure, she had family members, but they'd made it very clear they wanted nothing to d

dom night at the club, when Sydney had nearly passed out

d a beat. She co

elled, the words rushing out

r, blinking in co

» she insisted, her t

row. « My phone's i

still in her hand as if she hadn't reali

h Zach's contacts. She hadn't spoken to Sydney in a while

thought, she hit

y picked up on

rackled from the other end, loud enough that

e impatience in her friend's v

what I'm dealing

d between them, thick and uncomfortable, though they were miles apart. Stil

an? » Sydney roared again,

holding the phone close

i yelled back, her frustration rising. She wasn't in t

oftened, a bit of disbelie

andle. « Yes, it's Kari. Listen, Syd. Do not. I repeat. Do. Not. Tell anyone I'm with Zach. Pleas

, that I've left, but don't tell him where. Tell him that Stan is back and that he needs to leave town. ASAP. Oh, and I won't be able to

y wasn't stupid-she knew what Kari was asking of her, and she could feel the urgency behind

softened, concern creeping in, but Kari shook her head, kn

Please. Don't make

ce filled with reluctant understanding. « Fine. I'll take care of

't realize she'd been holding.

a look she couldn't quite decipher. His brow was furrowed,

ere was only sil

just asked of her friend. She rubbed her arms, feeling the

k? » Zach asked softly,

ugh she wasn't entire

orld. And as much as she wanted to believe everything would

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“Zachary Danvers had everything he could ever want. He was successful, famous, wealthy, and surrounded by women, but there was something he lacked-a family. He'd watched other people with the ones they loved, the sense of belonging that he craved. He longed for the warmth of that connection, the bond that went deeper than anything his status or wealth could provide. Karina Hart, or Kari as her friends called her, was known as the best diagnostician in her field. She was sharp, intelligent, and respected, but behind her professional facade, she carried a heavy burden-a past she'd worked tirelessly to bury. No one truly knew the depths of her history, and she intended to keep it that way. The two found themselves at a lively party, laughter echoing around them as people danced and mingled. The air was thick with joy, and Zach couldn't help but be drawn to Kari's quiet beauty and grace. They spent the evening talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. The chemistry between them was undeniable, an unspoken connection that seemed to pull them together. But just as the night seemed perfect, Kari's phone buzzed, the screen lighting up with a single, cryptic message. Her face drained of color, her hand trembling as she stared at the words. "It's happening again." Zach noticed her sudden shift, the way her smile faltered. He took her hand, squeezing it gently, offering comfort she didn't even realize she needed. "What's wrong, Kari?" She hesitated, but the weight of her past was too heavy to ignore. "I have to go," she murmured, voice barely a whisper, but the panic was clear in her eyes. Zach didn't let go of her hand, his grip firm, determined to help her face whatever had come to haunt her. The night had taken a turn, and as Kari's past resurfaced, it wasn't just her future on the line. Zach knew that with the danger now circling, they were both at risk-her past had found them, and it would stop at nothing to tear them apart.”