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Beneath The CEO'S Mask

Chapter 3 Welcome to the Cage

Word Count: 1086    |    Released on: 12/07/2025

elt less like a limo ride and more like

b in her ears. The diamond ring on her finger - his ring - felt heavier than steel. Every time she

word, not a glance, not a single sign he cared she was there at all. If he'd

immaculate. Not a wrinkle. Not a hair out of place. The only thing imperfect about him was the scar near his lef

- or what - had

-

towering glass monolith that was the Kane Residence

for the handle. "Miss Vale," he greeted, bowing s

lip him off. She settled

man completely. He didn't offer her his arm -

-

or ride up

as the numbers ticked higher and higher. Sera could see their reflections in the mirrored

?" she asked, just to break the silence

doesn't matter what I think

he

oard. The press. The world. Everyone loves a redemption arc. And what's

sharp and humorless. "You really th

othing. Which annoyed her more t

-

op floor. The doors slid open onto

re city. Glass, marble, steel - everything gleamed in shades of white, grey, and black, so clean and cold it

heels clicking on

right. To the left, a massive living area with two leather sectionals, a grand piano she do

ithout looking back. He shrugged out of his suit jacket, d

tepping farther inside. "Home,

-

e feel colder somehow. He poured himself a glass of whiskey fr

ind it adequately stocked. You'll move your th

"I'm not free to do anything. Let's get tha

ug on a pin. "I'd think you'd be more grateful. That ring on y

d. He knew exactly

use my family as leverage. You want your pet fiancée? Fine

. I prefer my fia

the glass walls around them - this was his game, and he expected her to play her part.

-

te him. She found the bedroom he'd mentioned - of course, it was enormous. A king-size bed with crisp wh

ointless gesture, she knew - and lea

ning of the deal. The

drapes shut, and stood in the dark, s

ve, but a transaction. Her reflection looked back at her: deep brown sk

dn't believe in love - and who would ru

-

him moving. Pouring another drink. Making a call, h

in his gl

her - but she'd be damned

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1 Chapter 1 The Perfect Night to Ruin Everything2 Chapter 2 The Price of Truth3 Chapter 3 Welcome to the Cage4 Chapter 4 Breakfast with the Beast5 Chapter 5 The Art of Pretending6 Chapter 6 Cracks in the Glass7 Chapter 7 Playing With Fire8 Chapter 8 The Closet, the Lie, and the Scar9 Chapter 9 Echoes and Eggs Benedict10 Chapter 10 The Price of Protection11 Chapter 11 One Bed, No Mercy12 Chapter 12 Lines We Don't Uncross13 Chapter 13 Shadows Between Us14 Chapter 14 The Space Between Heartbeats15 Chapter 15 A Kiss That Burns16 Chapter 16 When Shadows Speak17 Chapter 17 Into the Lion's Den18 Chapter 18 Masks and Daggers19 Chapter 19 The Knife Behind the Smile20 Chapter 20 Shadows in Silk21 Chapter 21 The Weight of a Trigger22 Chapter 22 Fractures in the Dark23 Chapter 23 Whispers in the Veins24 Chapter 24 The Edge of the Mask25 Chapter 25 Fractures in the Fire26 Chapter 26 Shadows of the Crown27 Chapter 27 The Knife Between Us28 Chapter 28 The Crown and the Cracks29 Chapter 29 The Splintered Oath30 Chapter 30 Into the Serpent's Den31 Chapter 31 The Weight of Silence32 Chapter 32 Fractures in the Crown33 Chapter 33 Shadows at the Edge of Truth34 Chapter 34 The Midnight Divide35 Chapter 35 Fractured Truths36 Chapter 36 Shattered Promises37 Chapter 37 Chains of Fire38 Chapter 38 Fractured Promises39 Chapter 39 The Knock in the Dark40 Chapter 40 The Devil at the Door41 Chapter 41 The Weight of Cracks42 Chapter 42 Fractured Vows43 Chapter 43 The Edge of Truth44 Chapter 44 A Toast to Shadows45 Chapter 45 The Shape of a Trap46 Chapter 46 The Fracture Line47 Chapter 47 The Eye in the Dark48 Chapter 48 The Trap Beneath the Crown49 Chapter 49 Into the Wolf's Den50 Chapter 50 Blood Ties, Broken Crowns51 Chapter 51 The Weight of Silence52 Chapter 52 Fractures in the Dark53 Chapter 53 Lines in the Sand54 Chapter 54 Cracks in the Glass55 Chapter 55 The Enemy in the Spotlight56 Chapter 56 Broadcast of Blood57 Chapter 57 The Weight of Ashes58 Chapter 58 The Wolves at the Table59 Chapter 59 The Summons60 Chapter 60 Shards of Glass61 Chapter 61 Veins of Betrayal62 Chapter 62 The Storm at the Door63 Chapter 63 Threads of the Web64 Chapter 64 Fractures in the Glass