chapter 28

As word of Nikki's escape spread, Alexander's fury knew no bounds. With a clenched jaw and a steely gaze, he issued orders to his men, dispatching fifty of his most trusted soldiers to scour the city in search of her. Every alleyway, every corner, every shadow would be scrutinized with meticulous precision until she was found.

But amidst the chaos of the manhunt, an unexpected emotion gnawed at Alexander's conscience: worry. It was a feeling he couldn't quite shake, a nagging sense of unease that settled in the pit of his stomach like a lead weight. For reasons he couldn't quite comprehend, the thought of Nikki out there, alone and vulnerable, sent a shiver down his spine.

Meanwhile, Nikki remained hidden away in Leon's home, her heart pounding with fear as she listened to the distant sounds of sirens and footsteps echoing through the streets outside. Despite her relief at having found sanctuary, a sense of apprehension lingered in the back of her mind, knowing that Alexander's reach extended far beyond the walls of his mansion.

As she paced the length of the room, her thoughts whirled with questions and doubts. What would happen if Alexander found her? Would Leon be able to protect her from his wrath? And most importantly, how had she ended up entangled in this web of danger and deceit in the first place?

But amidst the uncertainty, one thing remained clear: she couldn't allow fear to paralyze her. With a steely resolve, Nikki vowed to herself that she would fight tooth and nail to ensure her own survival, no matter the cost. And as the hours stretched into days, she braced herself for the inevitable confrontation that awaited her, knowing that she would need every ounce of strength and courage she possessed to emerge from this ordeal unscathed.