Chapter 20 — Shadows Collide ⚡🔥
The hall erupted in chaos. Screams echoed off the crystal chandeliers, silverware crashed to the floor, and the once-elegant banquet now resembled a warzone. Guests ducked under tables, some froze in shock, others scrambled for the exits.
But I didn't flinch. I stood tall, heels clicking against the marble floor, emerald gown glittering under the emergency lights. My hands were steady, fingers flexing as I assessed every movement in the room.
Keifer slid beside me, his hand finding mine instantly. "Stay close," he growled, eyes sharp as knives. His presence was a shield I didn't need but wanted — protective, fierce, and completely him.
"Jay…" Percy's calm voice cut through the noise. Even in this chaos, he remained composed. "They're professionals. We need strategy, not panic."
I nodded. "I know. But we're not just dealing with professionals. These guys don't know who they're messing with." My mind raced — every training, every secret maneuver, every hidden skill from Crownveil and… well, my other life, clicked into place.
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The Intruders Advance
The black-suited men moved in a synchronized wave. Guns gleamed, and every step they took exuded deadly precision. One advanced toward the podium; another circled behind the tables.
Kaizer's eyes narrowed. He didn't expect this level of control from me. "Interesting… I underestimated her," he muttered, but there was a dangerous glint in his eye.
Yuri grabbed my shoulder, trembling slightly. "Jay… what do we do?"
I turned to him, placing a hand on his chest, steadying him. "Stay calm. Watch, learn. And don't get in the way unless I tell you."
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Keifer pressed closer. His hand on my waist, fingers brushing along my spine, grounding me. "Whatever happens, we face it together," he whispered.
I tilted my head, lips brushing his ear. "I wouldn't have it any other way 😏."
In a heartbeat, he pulled me behind a heavy curtain, pressing his lips to mine. The kiss wasn't soft — it was fire, heat, and adrenaline. Every second stretched as the world outside continued to spiral into chaos, but for us, there was only this moment.🫦
I pulled back slightly, forehead resting against his. "We have to move," I murmured.
"I'll follow you anywhere," he said, eyes dark with determination.
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Action Ignites 💥
I stepped from behind the curtain, Emerald eyes flashing. "You came for me?" I shouted. "I'm Crownveil. You picked the wrong target."
The lead intruder smirked, gun raised. "You think a girl in a gown can stop us?"
I smiled — a predator's smile. "Not just a girl. Me."
Before they could react, I moved like lightning — precise, controlled, lethal. I knocked one man off balance, grabbed his gun, and disarmed another with a swift twist. Keifer moved alongside me, blocking and striking with a brutal elegance only he could possess.
Section E ducked behind tables, wide-eyed and terrified, but I could see the admiration in their eyes. They were learning what it meant to never underestimate Jay.
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Percy and Angelo
Percy and Angelo joined, covering our flanks. Percy's movements were calm but deadly — he didn't speak much, letting his actions do the talking. Angelo's protectiveness radiated — any man who dared get close to me had to get past him first.
Kaizer hissed from the edge of the chaos. "This isn't over…"
I smirked, dripping with confidence. "Oh, it's far from over. But tonight? Tonight, you see why I'm untouchable."
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And then… the ceiling lights exploded in sparks. Smoke filled the room. Screams escalated. I felt a hand on my arm, gripping hard — and Keifer's voice cut through the chaos, steady and urgent:
"Jay… someone's coming for us, and it's not them."
My blood ran cold. A presence — powerful, familiar, and dangerous — had just entered the hall.
I glanced at Keifer. His jaw tightened. "Stay close. Whatever happens… we face it together."
And from the smoke and shadows, a new figure emerged, their identity hidden — but the air around them screamed power and danger.
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🔥 End of Chapter 20 — Shadows Collide
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