Sienna Adams’s life is anything but peaceful. She’s burdened by debts that aren’t hers and running from a past she refuses to face. Love isn’t on her mind... until she encounters Zachary Sterling.

Zachary is a man shrouded in secrets. The only softness in his life is his son. Sienna should have been nothing more than a passing stranger, someone he would never recall. But something about her makes it difficult for him to walk away.

Sienna doesn’t realize that Zachary is the leader of a powerful company.

And Zachary doesn’t know that Sienna is the woman who once carried his child… and then vanished without a trace.

Or perhaps he is the reason she vanished...?

As the truth begins to surface, their past and present become intertwined. 

Feelings grow deeper, secrets grow darker, and love becomes dangerous.

And this time, walking away may no longer be an option.

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Sienna looked at him, a little hesitant this time. “Can I know your name?” she asked. 

Zachary glanced at her briefly.

Then he said simply, “I already saved it on your phone.”

Sienna's eyes widened slightly as she quickly glanced at the screen.

'Huh? Why does his name sound like Zachary Sterling?' She chuckled to herself. 'Nah, probably just a coincidence that their names are similar.'

“See you later, Zach…” 

Before he could respond, she turned and hurried toward the conference room on the other side of the lobby, her steps quick and purposeful.

Zachary didn’t move.

He stood there, watching her retreating figure as she disappeared into the distance.

The faint echo of her voice lingered in his mind.

'Zach—'

It wasn’t a name people around him used lightly, especially not with him standing before them.

For a brief moment, he remained still, his gaze fixed on the space where she had just been.

Then, slowly, he shifted his attention forward again.

But something felt… different.

And he couldn’t quite explain why.

"If any of you come closer, I'll use all my strength to seriously injure you... I mean, you won't be able to enjoy your life!" she warned, pressing down harder while keeping the dagger aimed at him. 


Her gaze shifted briefly to the other gangsters, making sure they understood she wasn't bluffing.


The three men immediately hesitated and looked confused.


"Stop!" Blade ordered through gritted teeth.


Relief washed through Sienna, but she refused to lower her guard. She maintained her position on top of him and kept both hands firmly on the dagger. The situation was still dangerous. One mistake could allow Blade to regain control, and she knew the other men were watching closely for any chance to throw a strike at her.


"Now release your hand and the dagger," she instructed in a cold voice. "Don't test me. This sharp dagger will pierce your skin before you get another chance."


Chapter 173 - Injury