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    She paused, her tone dropping to something darker and more dangerous. “Follow the n exactly. Return to Zupren and secure those Burgess Group shares. Everything else falls under my control.”


    Three years had passed since Noah pulled the Burgess Group back from certain destruction, iming the chairman’s seat and driving thepany to international prominence.


    Now Hailey grasped a fundamental truth with crystal rity: genuine power never came from borrowing someone else’s strength. She needed to seize it herself. The Burgess Group carried her family’s blood and history. By every right, it belonged under hermand.


    Relief washed over Forest’s features. His hand found Hailey’s shoulder in a brief, approving touch.


    “Watch yourself out here. Keep Noah locked down tight. Never forget what Sadie’s capable of.”


    Hailey’sugh came out as a harsh, dismissive sound.


    With Noah finally trapped in her web, Sadie’s skills meant nothing—Noah would never break free from her grip.


    Hailey’s eyes dropped to check the time on her wrist.


    “Time’s running short. That Zupren flight will start boarding any minute. You need to leave now.”


    Forest gave a single nod, keeping his remaining thoughts to himself.


    Hailey remained motionless, watching Forest’s retreating figure until the shadows swallowed himpletely. Only then did she pivot and stride back through the entrance. The metal gate nged shut behind her.


    Nathan had observed every detail of the exchange. The moment Forest vanished from view, he twisted toward his team, his whisper barely audible. “Move. Take him now.”


    The bodyguards flowed into action instantly, gliding toward the alley’s mouth with the silence of drifting smoke.


    Nathan swiveled back to face Sadie, allowing the faintest hint of satisfaction to touch his lips.


    “Sadie, rx. Once we have her father, she’ll dance to our tune. Hailey would never risk his safety.”


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    Sadie wentpletely still for one heartbeat. Then something changed in her face. Her gaze turned predatory.


    She gave a sharp shake of her head. “That won’t cut it. We divide our forces.” Nathan recognized that look—the wheels in Sadie’s mind had already set a new strategy in motion.


    His eyebrow climbed upward as he moved closer, hanging on her every word.


    Within the cramped courtyard of Building 301, Hailey walked back and forth in tight circles, moisture slicking her palms despite the cool air. What was taking Stuart so long toplete the operation?


    Hailey believed the longer she waited, the more unpredictable things could get. She couldn’t afford to slip up.


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