The Wife He Never Meant to Love (Lila and Damon) novel Chapter 139

Chapter 139

Chapter 139

Mark slowly rose from his seat.

No rush.

No panic.

Just calm.

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On the monitor behind him, the aftermath played out in flickering light-the man he had sent to check on Cindy now lay motionless.

Dead.

Mark didn’t even look back.

“Well…” he murmured under his breath, slipping his hands into his pockets, “that’s the price you pay for being careless.”

His voice held no sympathy.

Only certainty.

He reached for his radio.

“She’s armed,” Mark said, his tone steady, controlled. “Do not drop your guard.”

Static answered him briefly before confirmations came in.

Mark stepped out of the room.

The hallway stretched long and dim, shadows pooling in corners as the faint hum of electricity filled the

space.

And through it all-

Mark walked.

Slow.

Measured.

Almost casual.

A soft whistle escaped his lips, echoing faintly against the walls.

Then-

Gunshots.

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Sharp.

Sudden.

A few rounds rang out in the distance.

Mark didn’t flinch.

Didn’t even break stride.

Instead, he tilted his head slightly, listening.

Counting.

Analyzing.

At the end of the corridor, a figure stood waiting.

Simon.

His brows were knitted, his posture tense, clearly on edge.

“What was that?” Simon asked immediately.

Mark stopped a few steps away, studying him for a brief second.

“When did you arrive?” Mark asked calmly.

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“Just now,” Simon replied, glancing toward the direction of the gunfire. “What was that?” he asked again, more insistent this time.

Mark exhaled lightly.

“Cindy,” he said. “The woman Damon brought in.”

A small pause.

“She’s not exactly a damsel in distress.”

Simon’s expression shifted, curiosity replacing confusion.

He studied Mark more carefully now.

Not just his words-

But his presence.

The way he stood.

The way he spoke..

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The way he didn’t react to chaos… but moved with it.

And then-

Simon smirked.

“Well,” he said slowly, “it seems Damon’s influence isn’t something you can hide.”

Mark didn’t respond.

But his silence wasn’t denial.

Simon’s eyes gleamed slightly, something calculating settling behind them.

“When all of this chaos is over,” Simon continued, “I’m going to invest in your company.”

That-

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Finally-

Got a reaction.

Mark frowned, looking at him. “What?”

Simon shrugged lightly, as if he’d just commented on the weather. “You heard me.”

Another distant sound echoed through the building-shouting this time.

Closer.

Mark’s gaze flicked briefly down the hallway, then back to Simon.

“You’re picking now to talk about investments?” Mark asked, his tone flat.

Simon chuckled. “I pick my timing based on opportunity.”

He nodded slightly toward the chaos unfolding around them.

“And right now… I see potential.”

Mark stared at him for a second longer, trying to decide if he was serious-or just insane.

“… You’re unbelievable,” Mark muttered.

Simon’s smirk widened. “And yet, I’m still alive.”

Another gunshot rang out-closer this time.

This time, Mark moved.

“Stay behind me if you don’t want to die,” he said casually, already walking forward.

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Simon let out a quiet laugh as he followed.

“Oh, I’m counting on it.”

Further down the corridor-

The chaos was spreading.

And somewhere within it-

Cindy was moving.

No longer pretending.

No longer hiding.

Cindy was finally cornered.

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Two men lay unconscious nearby, another barely moving. The hallway was a mess of shadows, broken lights, and the faint smell of gunpowder.

And in the middle of it-

Cindy stood.

Breathing steady.

Watching.

Then, just like that-

She changed.

Her shoulders trembled. Her expression cracked. Her eyes filled with something fragile, something desperate.

A helpless woman.

Lost in chaos.

“Please…” she whispered, her voice shaking just enough to feel real. “I didn’t mean for any of this-”

Mark didn’t move.

Hands still in his pockets.

Eyes fixed on her.

Unmoved.

“Too bad,” he said calmly, “you’re not my type.”

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Her eyes locked onto his.

:

“Damon is in the south city right now,” she continued, circling slightly. “For the auction.”

A pause.

“With his father.”

A smirk formed on her lips.

“Right?”

Mark clapped slowly.

Once.

Twice.

“Wow,” he said dryly. “You’re so smart.”

Cindy’s smile widened.

“Too bad,” she continued, almost gleeful now, “they’re prepared this time.”

Her eyes gleamed.

“They’ll finally finish the job.”

A beat.

“Two giant lions,” she added softly. “Taken down in one night.”

Mark’s gaze sharpened.

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“So,” he said, his tone still calm, “you lured Damon and Richard into one place… just to eliminate them?”

Cindy didn’t hesitate.

“Yes.”

No shame.

No fear.

Only pride.

“Those two men…” she scoffed, shaking her head. “So powerful, yet so stupid.”

She stepped closer.

“Pretending to be weak,” she added, tapping her temple lightly. “It never fails.”

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Mark watched her carefully.

Every movement.

Every word.

:

“So you’ve been in Wago City…” he said slowly, “just to confirm they were still alive.”

“Yes,” Cindy replied without blinking.

Silence settled between them for a moment.

Then-

Her expression shifted again.

Not helpless.

Not mocking.

Something else.

Calculated.

“You know…” she said, her voice lowering, almost playful now. “You’re actually pretty cute.”

She stepped closer-too close.

Her fingers brushed against his arm, slow, deliberate.

“Why don’t you come with me?” she murmured.

Mark didn’t react.

Didn’t pull away.

Didn’t lean in.

Just… watched.

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“They promised me a billion,” she continued, her voice smooth, tempting. “All I had to do was confirm and lure them out.”

Her hand slid slightly along his arm.

“I’m pretty sure,” she added softly, “I can make you satisfied.”

Still-

Nothing from Mark.

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Cindy leaned in just a little more, her voice dropping into a near whisper.

“I mean… your boss is as good as gone now,” she said. “You’re free.”

A pause.

“To go wherever you want.”

Her eyes locked onto his.

“So come to me.”

Silence.

Heavy.

Tense.

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Unpredictable.

Mark finally moved.

Just slightly.

Enough to look down at her hand on his arm.

Then back at her.

His expression didn’t change.

But something behind his eyes did.

Something colder.

Sharper.

More dangerous than before.

“… You talk too much,” he said quietly.

And for the first time since the act began-

Cindy hesitated.

“Well,” Mark said, a faint smirk forming, “the madam is still alive.”

Cindy tilted her head slightly, studying him.

“Do you really believe she can rule for long?” she asked, her tone laced with quiet amusement. “Sooner or later… she’ll fall into the same trap.”

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Mark didn’t answer.

Cindy stepped closer again, her voice softening-tempting.

“Come with me,” she said. “While I’m still offering you a safe escape.”

Silence lingered between them.

Then Mark spoke.

“Why are they coming here?”

Cindy didn’t hesitate.

“Because this place,” she said, glancing around briefly, “is going to turn into ashes soon.”

She looked back at him, her expression confident.

“This is your last chance.”

A pause.

“Come with me.”

Mark held her gaze for a second longer.

Then-

“Okay,” he said simply. “Let’s go.”

For the first time-

Cindy’s smile widened fully.

Victory.

Or so she thought.

Mark reached out and took her hand.

Firm.

Steady.

And together, they walked down the hallway.

Past the chaos.

Past the bodies.

Past the fading echoes of gunfire.

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Not the amused smirk from before.

Something colder.

Something final.

Before Cindy could react-

His hand moved.

Fast.

Precise.

He covered her nose and mouth.

Cindy’s eyes widened instantly, her body jerking as she tried to pull back-but it was too late.

Too sudden.

Too controlled.

Her movements weakened within seconds.

The fight drained from her limbs, her vision blurring as the world tilted.

Mark caught her easily as she collapsed.

Holding her like she weighed nothing.

He leaned in slightly, his voice low-almost gentle.

“Sleep tight… baby doll.”

A pause.

“You’re worth a billion dollars.”

Her eyes fluttered once.

Then-

Darkness.

Mark straightened, adjusting his grip as he lifted her effortlessly.

The men nearby didn’t ask questions.

Didn’t hesitate.

They already knew.

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This was never her game to win.

As he placed her inside the car, Mark’s expression hardened once more.

No hesitation.

No doubt.

“Move,” he ordered.

Engines roared to life.

And within seconds-

They were gone.

Heading straight toward the south city.

Toward Damon.

Toward the auction.

Toward the real war.

Because now-

The trap had changed hands.

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