THE PRICE OF BLOOD
Rain poured heavily as Elara stepped out of Wynn Media Group that evening.
Lucien held an umbrella over her head, his eyes scanning their surroundings like a hawk.
"Ever since the heiress news broke, I feel like we're being watched," Elara murmured.
"You are being watched," he replied quietly.
"And that's why I'm here."
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The Accident
Just as they reached the car—
A loud screech filled the air.
"LUCien!" Elara screamed.
A speeding car lost control and crashed straight into theirs.
Glass shattered. Metal screamed.
Lucien threw himself over Elara, shielding her.
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Hospital Panic
Sirens wailed.
Lucien had a bleeding cut on his forehead, but he refused treatment.
"Check my wife first!" he shouted.
The paramedics rushed to Elara.
"She's stable," one said.
"No abdominal injuries."
Lucien finally exhaled.
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Sabotage Suspected
At the hospital, security footage was reviewed.
The car that hit them?
Stolen.
Plates removed.
Driver vanished.
Lucien slammed his fist on the table.
"This wasn't an accident."
Elara nodded slowly.
"Someone tried to scare us. Or worse."
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Lucien Confronts Ethan
Later that night, Lucien confronted Ethan.
"Your name brought danger into my family," he said coldly.
Ethan stiffened.
"You think I wanted this?"
Lucien's eyes burned.
"You should've stayed away."
Ethan sighed.
"I'm trying to protect her."
Lucien stepped closer.
"Then disappear."
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A Chilling Discovery
Security found a symbol carved into the crashed car.
A small serpent mark.
Elara gasped.
"That was Serena's signature."
Lucien clenched his jaw.
"She still has people on the outside."
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A Dark Promise
That night, Lucien sat beside Elara's bed.
"They tried to kill us," he said quietly.
She reached for his hand.
"They failed."
His eyes darkened.
"I won't fail next time".