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Chapter 7 - The Threat Unleashed

Selena's heart pounded as she stood before the mirror, her eyes locked on the seductive dress Adrian had bought her. Tonight, she'd play the game – and win. The fabric hugged her curves, and she felt like a queen, ready to take on the night.

Adrian entered, his gaze burning. "You're stunning." He approached her, his voice low and husky, sending shivers down her spine.

Selena's smile was sultry. "Thanks to you." She turned to face him, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "But tonight, I'm unstoppable."

As they drove to Adrian Industries, the tension was palpable. Selena leaned close, her voice husky. "Adrian, I know about Project X." She felt his muscles tense, and his eyes narrowed.

Adrian's face paled. "What... how?" His voice was laced with a mix of anger and fear.

Selena's laugh was throaty. "Doesn't matter. I have proof." She leaned back, her eyes never leaving his face, and watched as he struggled to maintain his composure.

Adrian's grip on her thigh tightened. "Selena, don't play—" His voice was a warning, but she knew she had the upper hand.

Selena cut him off, her lips brushing his ear. "Let me go. Or I'll release it all." She felt his body stiffen, and for a moment, she thought she'd gone too far.

Adrian's eyes blazed. "You wouldn't." His voice was a growl, but she saw the doubt in his eyes.

Selena's smile was wicked. "Try me." She leaned back, her eyes sparkling with challenge, and waited for his response.

The car stopped. Adrian yanked her close, his kiss rough. Selena's heart skipped – she'd ignited a fire. She kissed him back, her passion matching his, and for a moment, they forgot about the world outside.

They broke apart, breathless. Adrian's voice was low. "What do you want?" His eyes were burning with desire, and she knew she had him.

Selena's smile was sharp. "Freedom. And money." She leaned back, her eyes never leaving his face, and waited for his response.

Adrian's jaw clined. "Done. But play along." His voice was a promise, and she knew she'd won.

At the boardroom, Selena's charm was lethal. Deals sealed. Adrian's gaze lingered – desire mixed with danger. She felt like a queen, ruling the room with her presence.

After, Adrian pulled her into an elevator. "You played well." His voice was husky, and she knew he was proud of her.

Selena's voice was husky. "I learned from you." She leaned close, her lips brushing his ear, and whispered, "But tonight, I'm in charge."

Adrian's lips crushed hers. Selena's heart pounded – she'd unleashed a storm. She felt like she was flying, her heart soaring with excitement.

The night dragged on. Selena lay in bed, Adrian's kisses still burning. She texted Sarah: _Did it work?_

Sarah replied: _Yes. Got freedom._

Selena smiled. But Adrian's voice echoed: "You're mine." She knew she'd have to be careful, or he'd take back what she'd won.

Next day, Adrian handed her a phone. "Transfer details. Don't cross me." His voice was a warning, but she knew she had the upper hand.

Selena took it, her smile innocent. "I won't." She leaned back, her eyes sparkling with mischief, and waited for her chance to escape.

As he left, Selena's gaze hardened. She'd flee. She started packing, her heart pounding with excitement.

That night, Selena dressed in red, her eyes sultry. Adrian's gaze burned. "Dinner?" His voice was husky, and she knew he was hungry for more than just food.

Selena's smile was wicked. "Let's skip dinner." She leaned close, her lips brushing his ear, and whispered, "I want you."

Adrian's laugh was low. "Selena..." His voice was a promise, and she knew she'd won.

Selena pulled him close. "I want you." Her voice was husky, and she knew he'd give in.

Adrian's control snapped. He kissed her, hard. She felt like she was flying, her heart soaring with excitement.

As they stumbled to the bedroom, Selena's heart pounded – she'd use him. She knew she'd have to be careful, or he'd take back what she'd won.

Later, Adrian slept. Selena slipped out, phone in hand. She texted Sarah: _Ready._

Sarah replied: _Car waits._

Selena fled, heart racing. Freedom? She felt like she was running away from a fire, but she knew she'd be safe.

As she drove off, Adrian's voice echoed: "You'll pay." She knew he'd come after her, but she was ready.

Selena's laugh was mocking. "I'll fight." She leaned back, her eyes sparkling with challenge, and waited for the next battle.

The night swallowed her. Selena's war wasn't over. But she was ready. She knew she'd win.

Selena reached the safe house. Sarah hugged her. "You did it." Her voice was full of relief, and Selena knew she'd made it.

Selena's eyes closed. "We did it." She felt like she'd finally found a friend, someone who understood her.

Sarah's voice was low. "Now hide. Adrian won't stop." Her voice was a warning, and Selena knew she'd have to be careful.

Selena nodded. "I'll vanish." She leaned back, her eyes sparkling with determination, and waited for the next move.

The night hung heavy. Selena's heart pounded – she'd survived. She knew she'd have to keep fighting, but she was ready.

Adrian's text arrived: _You'll regret this._ His voice was a warning, but she knew she'd won.

Selena's smile was cold. "I'll fight." She leaned back, her eyes sparkling with challenge, and waited for the next battle.

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