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The Last Ledger

Chapter 8 ESCAPE PLAN

Word Count: 2291    |    Released on: 29/11/2025

8 - ES

, low and deliberate, echoing ag

She had no weapon. No backup. No plan beyond one terrifyingly simple truth: she had to survive, or

ing to keep her voice steady, th

le

ethodical-approaching f

ound a corner, sharp and com

far end. She didn't recognize it immediately.

omach

her former colleague from the accounting firm, a brilliant mind who had

ng her lips. "Kira... you really shouldn't have touched the wrong files

Her mind raced. "El

the darkness behind her. Donovan emerged from the shadows then, cutting across the tunnel t

ack," Donovan

ed against her rib

he sn

er the grime and cracked paint, trying to ground herself. Her mind raced, flippi

a good one, isn't he?" she

ira doesn't belong to you.

e in her stance. "Oh, Donovan... alw

e're outnumbered. We're t

n the pocket of her jacket. Every step, every breath, reminded her of it. It is t

ard Donovan carefully, keeping her e

r, expression unreada

d time. And supplies. And we can't move unt

l. "Time? Supplies? Darling, you ha

ning himself between Kira and t

ion could mean life or death. Every

ect it. If we're caught, they'll take it. Everything... everything we've

lickered with in

t's somewhere else while we transport it. Maybe through the old underground service corr

n eyebrow. "Risk

n being caught dead

... I see. You're thinking strategically now. I li

trying to provoke fear. It worked. But she forced he

ve quickly. Timing is everything. We'll need d

urn. But she knew he was right. They couldn't both be seen. And the f

are you whispering about?" s

but firm. "Something y

pun. We need

shown her once in a survival demonstration. If she could get her hands on anything similar, ev

old. Dusty. If we set something there, some kind o

ressed despite himself.

ency cracking her voice, "we can

ough again. "Talking

nded. Elara was too close

We need to act before sh

Agreed. Foll

ket. This small device-so unassuming-held more power than she had ever imagined.

g behind a corroded support beam. Kira followed, trying

t hide forever," she called, her

wall, listening as the foots

ction. Anything. Smoke. Noise. A

wooden crates nearby. Rusted, deca

an whispered,

eptibly. Then she

ed with a deafening clatter.

short, startled

eapt. It worke

bbed her ha

m cover. Behind them, the sounds of pursuit grew chaotic. Elara's

o hope. Maybe-just maybe-t

click stopped he

fr

bbed her wr

e again. Slow

merged fro

is time... sh

ed behind her, armed,

e're trapped," she whis

, calculating, unyielding.

urely into his jacket. Then he drew a small, compact pisto

h drop. This is it.

ly from the smoke.

narrowed. "Yes.

hope-the drive-was with him. She had no idea

ures cl

raced unco

unmistakable sound of meta

s flicked tow

dn't h

ed earlier, adrenaline pumping through every vein. Behi

. Her legs ached. B

the corner, she realized

. A de

t, breathless, panic

her, gun raised. "Stay b

urned. The three figures were a

left. Only survival. O

s, another sound emerg

e she cou

beneath t

oor ga

scr

lunged int

ll was

. Dust and debris rained from above. Her hands scraped against

hrough her shoulders and back, every nerve alive with shock. She tried to move, tried t

ted, coughing, tryi

mmediately, sharp and tense

d, though the lie t

hear the strain. His hand found hers, and she

e entrance. Dust still floated in the air, stinging their eyes. Somewhere

Kira said, her voice trembling.

he said, voice low,

d as adrenaline crashed through her veins. They were trapped underground. With ene

ing the small, unassuming device. She felt its wei

r gaze. "Keep it sa

ndings: jagged walls, uneven concrete slabs, and a narrow shaft of light

ng to the light. "We can cli

ebris around them. "It's risky, but bet

hick with dust and tension. Every sound-creaking metal,

tallic groan echoed from deeper in the

. "Did you

. "Stay b

irst, she thought it was another mercen

ar

with cold intelligence. "Going somew

dy. "You should have sta

ad. "And miss all

the flash drive. She felt trapped-

udden decision.

as she gripped his forearm. Dust fell like rain around them. Elara lunged, but Dono

he sh

ining. Kira's fingers bled from the rough metal edges

ing crash echoed fro

.. they'r

ing!" he

ach. The faint night sky peeked through,

bove, grabbing Donovan. He c

yes wide

down. Kira realized too late-the hand wasn't help

s jaw clenched, but t

ted. "Save yo

t leavi

hav

her chest. If she failed, everything they had risk

muscle screaming, adrenaline fueling her. She felt Donovan's h

Don

hit her like a wave. She dropped to the gr

en...

Don

Ela

shaft and the wind whis

rs stinging her eyes.

an... he was still down there. And she had no way to r

me into the night. "

wered back w

intly...

Dono

ar

a chilling laugh ech

ld, sinking certainty, that

s watching

ust running for

nning to s

re was

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“The Last Ledger ‎ ‎Kira Bennett had spent her entire life in the quiet margins. A meticulous, introverted accountant, she preferred the certainty of numbers over the unpredictable tangle of human emotions. Her days were predictable, her nights uneventful, and her world small by design. Until one ordinary evening-one misplaced flash drive-shattered the safety she thought would last forever. ‎ ‎It arrived by mistake, slipped into her files as casually as a memo. But the contents were anything but ordinary. Inside that unassuming drive lay the kind of evidence that could topple an empire-financial trails of corruption, coded transactions, offshore accounts, and the darkest revelation of all: murder. Kira understood numbers better than anyone. But these numbers told a story of greed, blood, and betrayal on a scale she'd never imagined. ‎ ‎Before she could make sense of what she'd uncovered, the threat came knocking. A silent team-merciless, efficient, and trained to erase problems-was dispatched to eliminate her. Kira had always believed preparation and order could protect her from chaos. But rules and caution meant nothing when hunted by ghosts who moved with lethal precision. ‎ ‎Then came Donovan Hale. ‎ ‎Handsome, reckless, and infuriatingly charismatic, Donovan was the last person she expected to crash into her life-and the only person capable of keeping her alive. As the estranged son of the corporation whose secrets the flash drive threatened to expose, Donovan had spent years rejecting his father's empire. He carried his own battle scars, his own buried fury at the rot beneath the polished corporate surface. Bringing the empire down wasn't just rebellion-it was justice. And Kira's accidental discovery was the weapon he'd been waiting for. ‎ ‎Their partnership formed out of necessity, but it was far from seamless. Kira, methodical and cautious, struggled to keep pace with Donovan's impulsive, risk-driven strategies. Donovan, who thrived in chaos, found himself both amused and frustrated by her rigid logic and quiet determination. Yet beneath their clashing styles, an unexpected respect began to grow-a recognition of strength in each other neither had anticipated. ‎ ‎Danger pushed them closer. Every narrow escape, every tense hideout, every shared secret deepened a connection neither of them was ready for. Attraction simmered between them-sharp, undeniable, and every bit as dangerous as the mercenaries chasing them. Kira had never imagined desire could feel like a second heartbeat; Donovan had never imagined he could care for someone who didn't come wrapped in adrenaline and trouble. But love thrives in the shadows where fear and trust collide. And for the first time, they both found something worth fighting for beyond survival. ‎ ‎As they raced through underground networks, abandoned warehouses, and the hidden corners of a city built on deceit, the truth behind the crime ring grew clearer-and more terrifying. The empire's reach was long. Its enforcers were merciless. Allies turned into liabilities. Safe houses became traps. Every step closer to justice carried a heavier cost, and every choice demanded sacrifice. ‎ ‎For Kira, the transformation was profound. The woman who once sought safety in routine discovered a resilience forged in fire. For Donovan, the battle became personal in ways he'd never expected, as protecting Kira forced him to confront the ghosts of his family's legacy-and the man he wanted to become. ‎ ‎Their enemies closed in with suffocating precision, determined to silence them before the truth could surface. But Kira and Donovan were no longer running-they were fighting back. Armed with the damning evidence on the drive, a strategic mind sharpened by terror, and a partnership burning with equal parts adrenaline and longing, they pushed toward the heart of the conspiracy. ‎ ‎The Last Ledger is a gripping fusion of suspense, danger, and electrifying romance. It follows two unlikely allies thrust into extraordinary circumstances-one seeking escape from chaos, the other born from it. Their journey weaves through betrayal, hidden agendas, and high-stakes confrontations, all while exploring the fierce, fragile bond that grows between them. ‎ ‎In the end, their mission is not just to expose corruption but to survive long enough to see justice delivered. And along the way, they discover that the most powerful force in a world built on lies isn't money, secrecy, or control. ‎ ‎It's the unexpected bond between a woman who never wanted the spotlight ‎and a man who'd spent his life running from it. ‎ ‎Together, they are dangerous. ‎Together, they are unstoppable. ‎Together, they are the last hope to bring an empire to its knees. ‎”
1 Chapter 1 THE ORDINARY LIFE2 Chapter 2 A MISTAKEN PACKAGE3 Chapter 3 NUMBERS THAT LIED4 Chapter 4 THE FLASH DRIVE5 Chapter 5 HIDDEN CRIMES6 Chapter 6 THE FIRST THREAT7 Chapter 7 PANIC IN THE SILENCE8 Chapter 8 ESCAPE PLAN9 Chapter 9 UNWANTED ATTENTION10 Chapter 10 SHADOWS AT THE DOOR11 Chapter 11 DONOVAN'S ENTRANCE12 Chapter 12 THE BLACK SHEEP13 Chapter 13 UNEASY PARTNERSHIP14 Chapter 14 RULES AND RECKLESSNESS15 Chapter 15 THE FIRST CHASE16 Chapter 16 SECRETS SHARED17 Chapter 17 A GLIMMER OF TRUST18 Chapter 18 SAFE HOUSES AND CLOSE CALLS19 Chapter 19 UNLIKELY TACTICS20 Chapter 20 THE FIRST KISS IN DANGER21 Chapter 21 CORPORATE MERCENARIES22 Chapter 22 A CLOSE CALL23 Chapter 23 THE TRAIL TIGHTENS24 Chapter 24 BETRAYAL WITHIN25 Chapter 25 FLASH OF DESIRE26 Chapter 26 HIDDEN IDENTITIES27 Chapter 27 FRACTURED TRUST28 Chapter 28 CODES AND CLUES29 Chapter 29 SHADOWS OF THE PAST30 Chapter 30 THE IMPOSSIBLE ESCAPE31 Chapter 31 EVIDENCE IN DANGER32 Chapter 32 CONFRONTING THE EMPIRE33 Chapter 33 DANGEROUS CONFESSIONS34 Chapter 34 THE ENEMY WITHIN35 Chapter 35 THE PLAN TAKES SHAPE36 Chapter 36 RISKING EVERYTHING37 Chapter 37 SECRETS REVEALED38 Chapter 38 PASSION UNDER FIRE39 Chapter 39 BREAKING POINT40 Chapter 40 THE TRAP41 Chapter 41 FACE TO FACE42 Chapter 42 BETRAYAL EXPOSED43 Chapter 43 LIVES ON THE LINE44 Chapter 44 FINAL STAND45 Chapter 45 JUSTICE AND LOVE46 Chapter 46 VICTORY IS A LIE47 Chapter 47 THE MAN WHO WALKED FREE48 Chapter 48 PROTECTED, BUT EXPOSED49 Chapter 49 BLOOD ISN'T LOYALTY50 Chapter 50 THE ACCOUNTANT'S BLIND SPOT51 Chapter 51 LOVE UNDER FALSE PRETENSES52 Chapter 52 THE SECOND EMPIRE53 Chapter 53 THE WOMAN WHO NEVER EXISTED54 Chapter 54 CHOSEN TARGETS55 Chapter 55 WHEN THE PROTECTOR BECOMES THE HUNTER56 Chapter 56 BURN THE PAST57 Chapter 57 BETRAYAL BY DESIGN58 Chapter 58 THE NUMBER THAT ENDS IT ALL59 Chapter 59 NO INNOCENT SURVIVORS60 Chapter 60 THE SILENCE AFTER THE TRUTH