Chapter 29%
The Moretti family was no more. Their empire, once feared, once untouchable, had been obliterated. Their men were either dead. captured, or had fled like cowards, their assets seized, their reputation shattered beyond repair. There was no coming back from this
Edward Moretti had ruled with fear, but in the end, fear hadn’t saved him. It hadn’t saved any of them
Lexhaled, watching the last embers of the warehouse fie die out in the distance. The war was over And I had won.
But victory didn’t mean my heart wasn’t still aching
Jason had survived Barely had insisted Ethan’s men give him medical attention–not because I still cared, not because he deserved it, but because I had already taken everything from him. His power. His pride. His empire. His son. Jason was left with nothing but the weight of his own choices. And I wanted him to live with that
One Week Later – Jason’s Hospital Roomil
The air inside the hospital suite was stifling. Too white. Too pristine. Too empty
Jason sat in a chair near the open window, staring blankly at the city beyond the glass. His leg was heavily bondaged, his body weak, his face gaunt. But the worst injury? Was the hollowness in his eyes.!!
I didn’t pity him. I wouldn’t
I stepped inside, my heels clicking against the tile floor, arms crossed over my chest. “It’s over, Jason”
His jaw clenched, but he didn’t look at me. For a long moment, there was only silence.
“I know.” His voice was rough, as if he hadn’t spoken in days. He exhaled slowly, fingers gripping the armrest of his chair. “And yet… I’m still here.
I tilted my head, watching him. “Is that supposed to mean something?”
what it
Jason let out a low, bitter chuckle. “It means I lost. And you won.” His dark eyes finally met mine. Empty. Defeated. “So… this is w fools like”
I arched a brow. “What?“!!
“To be on the other side. His lips curled into a humorless smirk. “To lose the person you love.”
I inhaled sharply, my hands clenching at my sides. Love? He had the audacity to talk about love now?
“No,” I said, my voice dangerously soft, “You didn’t lose me, Jason. You threw me away”
His throat bobbed, but he said nothing.!!
“You betrayed me,” I continued, stepping closer, my voice unwavering. “You didn’t just cheat on me. You broke me. You took everything from me when I was at my weakest. And then you let that woman- My breath hitched. “You let Lily take my son’s love from me. You let her hurt him. And you did nothing ”
Jason’s face twisted in pain, but I didn’t stop, I wanted him to feel this.
“I have nothing left to say to you,” I whispered. “I came here to tell you one thing: I’m leaving I’m taking Noah, and you will never have a place in our lives again.
Jason’s hands fisted the sheets. Desperation flickered in his gaze. “Emma, wait—“X
But I had already turned away. And this time, I didn’t look back.
ETHAN’S POVI
past. No more hesitation, no more pain dragging her back,
She walked toward me without hesitation. No more lingering glances at the pa
he was done And I had never seen her look more beautiful.
Noah ran to me first, his small arms wrapping around my waist, burying his face against my stomach. “Uncle Ethan ”
I crouched down, my hands resting on his small shoulders. “What’s wrong, buddy?”
Noah hesitated. His lips trembled. Then, in a quiet, shaky voice, he whispered, “Can I call you Daddy?”
I felt my chest tighten
easily shaken. I had seen war: I had killed without hesitation. I had built an empire on blood and power!!
But this?
This undid
Seraphina inhaled sharply behind me, her hands flying to her mouth.
allowed hard, resting a hand on Noah’s head, my voice rough “Yeah, kid. You can,”ỵ
Noah’s face lit up in a smile, his arms tightening around me “Okay Daddy”
Seraphina let out a choked sob, pressing a hand to her lips, tears slipping down her cheeks
I stood, pulling her into my arms, holding her close as she trembled against me “it’s over,” I murmured, pressing a kiss to her hair. “You don’t have
She clutched at my jacket, her voice barely a whisper “know”
And this time, she truly meant it
12.39 PM d
SERAPHINA’S POV
One Month Later.
The city stretched beneath me, a vast, glittering sea of lights. I stood on the balcony of our new penthouse, the cool night air brushing against my skin, my silk robe fluttering gently in the breeze.
Inside, Noah was curled up in bed, safe and warm, his soft breaths filling the room. And behind me, Ethan stepped out, his arms wrapping around my waist, his chin resting on my shoulder
“Thinking?”
I leaned into him, exhaling. “Remembering.
His grip on me tightened. “You’re free now, he murmured against my ear. “No more pain. No more running. Just us.“!
I turned in his arms, my fingers threading through his hair. “Just us, I echoed.
Ethan smirked. “I like the sound of that ”
I smiled.
For the first time in years-$
I wasn’t afraid. I wasn’t powerless. I had won, And I was finally, truly free!!
JASON’S POV!
Istood outside the penthouse building, staring up at the glowing windows. She was in there. With him. With Noah. The family that should have been mine.”
I clenched my fists. My leg still ached from the injury. The bruises and wounds were healing, but the hole in my
by chest–the one she left behind–that would never heal
I had spent years believing I was untouchable. That I could do whatever I wanted. That Seraphina would always be there.
But I had been wrong.
She wasn’t mine anymore. She had never been mine. Ethan had won. And I was the villain of my own story.
I turned away, stepping into the shadows.
This was my punishment!
And I would live with it. Forever.”
