Chapter 10 - The New Beginning
Adrian moved with terrifying, lightning-fast speed despite his severe injuries.
He aggressively grabbed the lieutenant's wrist, twisting it until the bone audibly snapped.
The gun dropped into the mud, and Adrian violently knocked the man completely unconscious.
He pulled Evelyn into his arms, burying his face in her hair as he breathed heavily.
He softly promised her that the nightmare was finally, permanently over.
Three peaceful months later, Evelyn was sitting on the sunlit terrace of a beautiful villa in Tuscany.
Adrian had completely dismantled his criminal empire, transferring all his wealth into legitimate charities and businesses.
He stepped out onto the terrace, looking incredibly handsome in a simple linen shirt.
He handed Evelyn a cup of cinnamon coffee, remembering the tiny detail he had always loved about her.
He kissed her deeply, a tender promise of a safe and beautiful future together.
Tessa was swimming happily in the pool below, completely recovered from the trauma.
Evelyn finally felt like she belonged somewhere, deeply loved and fiercely protected.
Everything in her life was absolutely perfect, quiet, and completely safe.
She walked down to the front gate to collect the daily mail from the postbox.
She found a pristine, unmarked white envelope addressed simply to "Evelyn."
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Inside the envelope was a high-resolution photograph of her and Adrian sleeping in their bed from the previous night.
A chilling note written on the back in elegant handwriting read: "Your father is still alive, and he wants his ledger back."
