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Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: The War Ignites

Ayesha slowly stepped back from the room filled with photos.

Her heart was pounding.

Every wall…

Every picture…

Every moment of her life—

Watched.

Controlled.

"Why would you do this?" she whispered.

Adrian stood silently.

"Because you're the only family I have left."

"This isn't love," she replied.

"It's fear."

Zayn Moves First

Meanwhile—

Zayn sat in the dark office.

Multiple screens glowing.

Ryan spoke quickly.

"Adrian's shipping company just lost access."

Zayn nodded.

"Next."

"His real estate holdings are under pressure."

"Good."

Ryan looked at him.

"You're destroying him piece by piece."

Zayn's eyes were cold.

"He separated me from my wife."

"I'll separate him from his power."

Ayesha Realizes the Truth

Back in the mansion—

Ayesha tried the door.

Locked.

She tried the window.

Sealed.

Her breathing became heavy.

"Adrian… open this door."

He shook his head.

"Not until you're safe."

"I am not safe here!" she cried.

"You're my brother, not my jailer!"

For the first time—

Adrian looked hurt.

But he didn't unlock the door.

The Counterattack

Ryan suddenly shouted—

"He's responding!"

Zayn turned.

"What did he do?"

Ryan showed the screen.

"Adrian just leaked internal files."

"Your company's corruption report."

Zayn clenched his fists.

"He's hitting back."

The Trap Closes

Inside the mansion—

Security guards appeared.

Watching Ayesha.

She realized—

She wasn't a guest.

She was a prisoner.

Tears fell quietly.

"Zayn…" she whispered.

Zayn's phone vibrated.

A message from Adrian.

A photo appeared—

Ayesha locked in the room.

Message:

"She's safer with me."

Zayn's eyes turned deadly.

"No…"

"This ends tonight."

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