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Meanwhile, in one of the private rooms inside the Martinez family residence, the air felt heavy,
thick with unspoken fury.
Then,
<i>Smack</i><i>! </i>
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The p sound was sharp and violent, echoing against the walls like a gunshot. It rang so loudly that even the crystal chandelier above seemed to tremble in response.
Natalie Martinez staggered back, her head snapping to the side.
A burning sensation exploded across her cheek, spreading fast, as if thousands of ants were crawling beneath her skin.
She lifted her hand instinctively, touching her face with trembling fingers.
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It felt hot and swollen.
Her gaze slowly rose to meet her father’s.
ke Martinez stood before her, tall and unmoving, his expression carved from ice.
At that moment, he did not look like a powerful businessman or the head of the Martinez family. He looked like death itself, silent and merciless.
“You useless daughter,” ke said coldly, his voice
devoid of emotion.
Natalie opened her mouth, prepared words already dissolving on her tongue.
However, nothing came out.
The confidence she once carried vanished
“How dare you try to attack Axel Knight without asking me?” ke continued, his tone lowering
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dangerously. “Do you even know what kind of man he is?”
“But Daddy,” Natalie finally forced out, her voice shaky.
<i>Smack</i><i>! </i>
Another pnded across her face, and this
time sounded a lot harder than the first. Her body swayed violently, and she nearly copsed
to the floor.
Her vision blurred, tears instantly gathering in her eyes. She clenched her fists, swallowing the cry that threatened to escape.
She said nothing, but the fury burning in her gaze was unmistakable.
ke did not care.
“Axel Knight is not someone you can toy with,” he snapped. “You do not approach him. You do not provoke him. He is someone even I cannot afford
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to offend lightly.”
Natalie’s lips trembled.
“I only wanted to warn him,” she said weakly. “That woman and her child. They are a threat.”
“A threat?” keughed, humorless and sharp. “You turned yourself into a joke, Natalie. A disgrace that the entire inte is mocking.”
She flinched.
“You thought spreading rumors would break him?” he continued. “Instead, he crushed you without even showing his face. Every article, every headline, every disgusting detail. That was him showing restraint.”
Natalie’s heart pounded violently in her chest. She had known Axel would retaliate, but not like this. Not so thoroughly. Not so mercilessly. Not so fast.
ke turned away from her, walking toward the
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seating area. He sat down on the single sofa with measured calm, crossing one leg over the other. His eyes never left her.
“Sit,” he ordered.
Natalie hesitated before slowly sitting on the sofa opposite him. Her hands clenched tightly in herp, nails digging into her skin.
ke exhaled, attempting to rein in his anger.
“Now tell me,” he said, his voice low and
dangerous. “What is your n to fix the mess you created?”
Natalie swallowed hard.
Since early that morning, she had rehearsed countless exnations in her head, preparing lines to defend herself.
But facing her father now, those lines felt weak and foolish.
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At first, she did not know who had exposed her secrets. But the moment her father summoned her to the family residence, she understood immediately.
Axel Knight.
“Speak,” ke snapped. “What are you waiting for? You were smart enough to indulge in those sins. Surely you have a way to clean your name. To clean the Martinez name from the filthy hobbies you enjoy.”
“Daddy,” Natalie finally said, her voice trembling. “I have already nned to deny everything… I know they don’t have strong evidence. And, I will sue theizens who spread those lies. I will also
“Enough!”
Natalie froze.
ke mmed his hand against the armrest, his
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eyes zing. “Do you understand how serious your situation is?”
She shook her head slowly.
“Even without releasing their strong evidence, you are already exposed,” ke continued. “They have everything. Photos. Messages. Records. They are ying with you, Natalie. They are waiting.”
Her breath caught. “Waiting for what?”
“For you to deny it,” ke replied coldly. “The moment you open your mouth to defend yourself, they will release everything. And then you will fall deeper into the abyss.”
Natalie’s eyes widened in horror. She had not considered that. Panic surged through her veins, tightening her chest.
“This,” ke said with a bitter shake of his head, “is why I never gave you real authority in the
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Martinez Group. You are reckless. You are
brainless.”
Natalie clenched her teeth, anger boiling beneath her fear. She cursed him silently, knowing better
than to voice it.
“They are not attacking you to destroy you immediately,” ke continued. “They want to enjoy watching you suffer. Step by step.”
Silence filled the room.
Natalie stared at the floor, her thoughts racing desperately. No matter how she turned it, there was no escape. Her reputation was ruined. Her power was gone. And Axel Knight had cornered her perfectly.
Slowly, she looked up at her father.
“Dad,” she whispered, tears finally spilling down her cheeks. “Please help me.”
ke watched her for a long moment, his
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expression unreadable. Finally, he sighed deeply.
“For now,” he said, “you are grounded.”
Hope flickered in Natalie’s eyes. At least her father will clean up her mess.
“You will stay in the old cabin,” ke continued. “You will do nothing. Speak to no one. I will
handle the rest.”
Relief washed over her. “Thank you, Dad,” she said quickly. “I will listen. I promise.”
But her relief was shattered when ke picked up his phone and called his right–hand man.
“Send her to the old cabin,” he instructed calmly. “Take her phone and anything that can ess the inte. Do not allow her to leave her room.
Lock it if necessary. She stays there until I say otherwise.“@
Natalie’s face was drained of color.
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“Dad,” she cried out, standing abruptly. “You cannot imprison me. Please. Daddy.”
Her pleas were cut short as two guards entered the room and grabbed her arms.
“Dad,” she screamed as they dragged her away.
“Please! I will behave. Please!”
ke did not look at her again.
The door closed behind her, sealing her fate in a cruel, eerie silence.
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.