Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 97

Larkin's early years were spent living on the edge, where every day was a dance with danger. His sharp gaze swept over the people sprawled on the floor.

The air was so tense, you could hear a pin drop.

His men took charge, efficiently securing the scene.

Cynthia led Dominic quietly out of the room.

When Assistant Shaw emerged, he thoughtfully pulled the door shut behind Mr. Whitaker.

Once they were outside, Cynthia finally let out the breath she'd been holding, her relief palpable.

Dominic stood beside her, his eyes dropping to her face, which had gone a shade too pale. His tone was laced with a hint of a smile, though his words were edged with something else. "Had this all planned out, did you?"

Cynthia pressed her lips together and nodded. "Yes. Triple insurance."

Before she'd reached out to Dominic, she had already contacted Larkin.

She'd met Zachary's wife before, but never Larkin himself. Rumor had it he was eccentric and unpredictable, and after three years, she had no idea if he still held a grudge about what had happened. For a man who adored his daughter, re-opening that old wound was like rubbing salt into it—especially with Zachary's people involved this time.

That was her first line of defense.

She'd also told Jenny that someone was blackmailing her, arranging to meet at the Riverside Maple Cottage. Cynthia had asked Jenny to call the police if she couldn't reach her—her second backup plan.

The third insurance was the man standing in front of her now—the one she'd been least sure would actually help.

She hadn't expected Dominic to show up so quickly, or to have already set up an ambush in the hotel, making sure she never had to suffer so much as a scratch.

She never wanted to put herself in danger. But she was terrified the other side really had damning evidence against VistaSphere Group. If Dominic's shares became worthless overnight, she'd be facing charges of corporate fraud. He would undoubtedly hold her accountable, just like before, and take his revenge out on Tremaine Holdings.

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