Chapter 2 Nathan

Nathan stood in his high-rise office, staring out the window at the city below. His blonde hair was perfectly styled, his tailored suit immaculate, but his brown eyes were haunted by the weight of his empire.

He had built his business with ruthless precision, but with success came enemies—enemies who now had Alexis. His phone buzzed, and he answered with a curt, “Speak.”

“You have something we want, Nathan,” a gravelly voice said on the other end. “And now, we have something you want.”

Nathan's grip tightened on the phone as a photo of Everly appeared on his screen.

She was bound to a chair, her green eyes filled with fear, but also a defiant spark that made his chest ache. “If you harm her,” he growled, “I will make sure you regret ever crossing me.”

The line went dead, and Nathan slammed his fist against the glass, shattering it. He had always been possessive, obsessive, but this was different. Everly was just a girl, a girl who hated him, a girl who had somehow burrowed her way under his skin.

He had to save her, not just because his enemies had taken her, but because he couldn't live with himself if anything happened to her.

Back in the dimly lit warehouse where Everly was held, she sat quietly, her wrists raw from the ropes. She thought of Nathan, of the way he is worried about her.

She didn't understand him, but she’s starting to feel like he would actually save her. Days passed, and Nathan’s search for Everly became an obsession.

He scoured the city, his resources stretched thin, his mind consumed by the thought of losing her.

In Nathan’s perspective..

“Why her of all people? Do they think she’s important to you or something?…… Is she important to you? Cameron said

“Well no, but she doesn’t deserve this, she’s just a kid. And she has no business in grown up problems. Who knows what they are doing to her, all because of me. I can’t live with the guilt of a child dying because I was careless in what I do.” I say.

“Soo she is important to you. Got it. For enemies y’all sure don’t act like it,” He says with a sly grin. “Do you li-“ I cut him off, “Shut. The. Fuck. Up Cameron.”

He raises his hands in defeat, “Sorry, not a great time. Anyway, have you found anything to help find her?”

“Actually, yes. I tracked down the number that called me to a warehouse just outside of the city. But the problem with is that it’s heavily guarded and it’s one in sex trafficking….”

“Well.. she’s is pretty, and some people like an attitude from a person who’s usually very quiet and innocent.” He mumbled

I sigh, “yeah, I know. Another reason why we- no I, Need to get her out of there.” I thought for a few moments, “isn’t her brother in the business? If he were to find out he might compromise with us.” I ask

“Aaron Quire? Maybe. I’m not sure, he isn’t one to play around with you. Even if it is his sister, and for all we know he could be the one who knows about you and her relationship.”

“Relationship?” I ask, “We don’t have a relationship, well not a good one at least. I’ve known her for a long time, yes, and I know everything about her. But I absolutely despise her, just as much as she does me.”

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