Lauren's smile twisted into something crueler as he lunged toward Jade, but Kelz was faster. Their blades clashed with a metallic scream, sparks flying in the dim light. The study became a battleground where every move could be a matter of life or death.
Jade's mind raced — the years of pain, silence, and secrets fueling her every strike. She fought not just for herself, but for every silent victim crushed beneath the De-Light family's empire.
Outside, muffled screams echoed from the hall. Jayden and Louis had sensed something was wrong.
The door burst open, revealing Jayden's cold eyes filled with rage. He barked orders to Louis, and suddenly the study was flooded with danger.
Jade and Kelz backed toward the window. Jade's breath hitched as Louis grabbed her arm, squeezing hard.
"Let her go," Kelz growled, stepping forward, his voice thick with warning.
Lauren sneered, "This is far from over."
Suddenly, the sharp crack of a gunshot shattered the room's tension.
Lauren fell back, clutching his shoulder. In the chaos, Jade seized the moment, pushing Louis away and sprinting toward Kelz.
They dove through the window into the garden below, the night swallowing their escape.
But outside, shadows lurked — family secrets ready to claw back.
As they disappeared into the night, a new chapter of their dangerous dance began — where love could be a weapon, and trust the deadliest gamble.
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