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On the way to the registry office, Caitlin glanced at the time on her phone.
“We could’ve waited a few more days. There’s no need to rush.”
Zeke was currently en route to the US, and the hostage exchange was about to take place. Caitlin wanted to focus on the bigger picture, but someone clearly had other plans.
“We already agreed on today. Why change it now?
I’ve timed everything perfectly–they won’t arrive that quickly. We’ve got enough time to take care of this.
Besides, everything’s already arranged. Just go with it, okay?”
Sebastian had been dreaming about this day. No matter what happened–rain, fire, or a tsunami–nothing was stopping him from marrying Caitlin again.
When Caitlin didn’t respond right away, Sebastian got nervous.
“Wait… you’re not backing out; are you? You’re not having second thoughts, are you?”
Caitlin burst into laughter at the sight of his panicked face.
“Of course not. Fine, today we’ll do it your way.”
“Great. But to make sure nothing interrupts us, I’m confiscating your phone.”
He took her phone and powered it off so she wouldn’t be distracted by calls. With her full agreement, he felt completely at ease, holding her hand as the car pulled up to the registry office.
They all stepped out of the car.
Today was the day Caitlin and Sebastian would remarry. Even James was there to witness the moment firsthand.
Sebastian shielded Caitlin as she stepped out, but she quickly noticed something unusual; a sign at the door that said the office was closed for the day.
“It’s closed?” she asked.
“For everyone else, yeah. But not for me.”
Sebastian led her forward. Tyler had already coordinated with the staff inside. A door opened from within, and someone came out
to let them in.
Technically, the office was closed to the public today. But for them, it was reserved. Only one couple would be attended to, and everything was prepared exclusively for them.
As they walked in, it became clear just how much thought Sebastian had put into the details. The aisle was lined with red carpet, balloons, and fresh flowers. On either side stood cartoon cutouts of Caitlin and Sebastian, smiling sweetly
Inside, the staff were all standing in neat rows, ready to welcome them. The entire atmosphere felt celebratory and warm.
“This feels more like a wedding than a registry visit, Caitlin said with a laugh
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“Well, we are getting married, aren’t we?”
Sebastian held her hand tightly as the manager stepped forward to greet them.
“Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt. Please come inside.”
They were led to a photo station to take their official marriage certificate photo.
Last time, the photo had been digitally edited, with each of them photographed separately. Today was different–they were standing side by side, in person, for something far more meaningful.
The photographer adjusted his lens.
“A little closer, Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt… That’s it… perfect…”
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He captured the moment of their bright smiles and sweet intimacy. It would be a beautiful photo on their marriage certificate.
While Caitlin and Sebastian were joyfully completing their paperwork at the registry, back in Graystone Castle, far away in S country, the heavy door to Zeke’s prison cell creaked open.
Zeke heard it and looked up.
Zorro walked in. Zeke struggled to sit up, but the chains bound him tightly, causing him to stumble and fall back to the floor.
Zorro stopped in front of him, staring down at him with cold detachment.
This was the weapon he had personally molded and raised–and yet, because he wasn’t of Zorro’s blood, he could never be fully
controlled.
“Any last words?”
Zorro crouched down to face him.
Zeke met his gaze but said nothing.
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“Zeke, despite everything, I raised you. It’s not like I never cared. If you agree to work with me, follow my orders, I’ll let you go.
You can manage the dark web again, use your talents, and we can make more money than ever. You’ll get your life back. What do you say?”
Zeke didn’t take the bait. He had no intention of serving someone he could no longer stomach calling father,
“You’ve got Samir now–your real son. Why do you still need me?”
Zeke’s blunt refusal made Zorro’s face darken.
“I gave you a chance You’re the one throwing it away. Don’t blame me when i stop playing nice.”
Zorro stood up, flicked his sleeve, and stormed out of the chamber As he left, he gave strict orders to the guards to keep a close Watch
in the hallway, he ran into Alicia Gongates, who was bringing Zeke’s meal She greeted hun politely
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Zorro studied her for a second.
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“Alicia? Why are you the one delivering food?”
Alicia was a special case. She wasn’t a member of Shadow Moon Pavilion–she was a highly paid doctor Zorro had brought in, the daughter of an old friend. In his eyes, she was like a mischievous child, but he respected her skills.
Alicia smiled innocently.
“The usual guy’s sick today. He asked me to do it for him.”
Zorro gave her a long, probing look. She gave a sheepish grin.
“Okay, okay! You got me. I just came to see the show. I want to see what happens to Zeke. He had it coming! I have to see him crash and burn. Hmph!”
Zorro knew there had been friction between Alicia and Zeke. He scanned her face one last time, saw nothing suspicious, and nodded.
“Fine. Take a look. But afterward, you’re needed at the central wing.”
“Got it! I’ll head over right after.”
Alicia continued toward the cell with the tray in hand. When she reached the guards, they blocked her path.
“No one is allowed inside without the leader’s permission. Leave the food and go.”
Alicia tilted her head, her beautiful face smiling sweetly.
“What if I don’t want to go?”
“Alicia, are you really going to disobey the leader’s orders?”
“That’s right! ”
Still smiling, she held the tray in one hand while swiftly jabbing a silver needle into one guard’s neck with the other. The man froze. paralyzed. As the second guard went to shout, Alicia’s two accomplices jumped in and quickly subdued him.
She signaled to her team, and they found the key on the guard’s belt, unlocked the cell door, and dragged both guards inside.
Once the door shut behind them, the lights flicked on, illuminating the once–dark space.
Zeke, still chained, heard the commotion. When the room lit up and he saw Alicia, his eyes widened.
His!
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