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“Yes, Sir. All the evidence points to her. I’ve confirmed her flight details and itinerary. She’ll be in London for three days.”
A spark of hope ignited within Anthony. Finally, a chance to see her again, to explain himself, to beg for forgiveness.
“Good. Track her every move. Find out where she’s staying. I want constant updates.”
“Yes, Sir,” the investigator replied before. ending the call.
Anthony threw his phone and drove to Heathrow Airport.
Anthony’s mind raced with possibilities. The thought of seeing me again filled him with a strange mixture of hope and fear.
Finally, he arrived and parked hastily. The bustling terminal was crowded with
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reporters.
I stood among a group of people, wore a sleek yet simple outfit, my hair framing my face perfectly.
My team surrounded me, chatting and guiding me through the terminal. Cameras. from waiting fans and reporters flashed as they snapped pictures of me as a rising star Valerie.
As a result, Anthony did not dare to get out of the car and could only watch me from afar.
But at that moment, Anthony’s phone buzzed. It was his private investigator.
“Sir, we‘ ve located where Valerie will be promoting her brand. She has an event tomorrow at Luxe Mall in the city center.”
“And her hotel?” Anthony pressed.
“We’ve confirmed she’s staying at Kingston Hotel, affiliated with Bright Agency.”
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Anthony‘ s jaw tightened at the mention of Kingston. The name alone made his stomach churn.
Kingston was one of the most powerful and influential business families in the world- a family Anthony had always seen as a rival, though their industries rarely crossed paths.
The thought of Daisy being under
Kingston‘ s umbrella of protection only fueled his unease.
“Good. Book me a room at Kingston Hotel. Make sure it’s as close to hers as
possible,” Anthony ordered, his voice sharp.
“Yes, Sir,” the investigator replied.
**
The next day, Anthony arrived at Luxe Mall under the guise of being a regular
customer, his face obscured by sunglasses and a baseball cap.
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As he approached, the sound of cheering fans grew louder, and Anthony‘ s breath caught in his throat when he saw me.
Dressed in a flowing pastel dress, I radiated elegance and joy. My laughter echoed
across the crowd as she interacted with my fans, answering questions, taking selfies, and thanking them for their support.
It was a side of me Anthony had never seen.
before.
He clenched his fists, a mixture of pride and regret washing over him.
I had blossomed without him, thriving in a way I never could while tethered to the Harris name.
Anthony‘ s phone buzzed again, snapping him out of his thoughts. It was his
investigator.
“Sir, the hotel room has been booked.
It’s on the same floor as Valerie‘ s, just a few doors down,” the investigator
informed him.
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“Perfect,” Anthony muttered, his eyes
still fixed on me.
