Rebirth Of The Heiress And The Tycoon's Lover (Alina) novel Chapter 252

Chapter 252

Chapter 252

AUTHOR’S POV.

TWENTY YEARS AGO.

Lucius sat in the backseat of the sleek black car, pressed against the leather door. He was ten years old, but sharp and quiet, he was someone who listened more than he spoke. Tonight, though, the atmosphere was heavy, taut with tension he couldn’t yet name.

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In the front seat, his father, Xander Stormvale, drove with knuckles white on the steering wheel. His brow was furrowed, eyes flicking to the rearview mirror more frequently than comfort allowed.

Beside him, Eva Stormvale, Lucius’s mother, sat rigid, half–turned toward him, her lips moving in quiet whispers he could not quite make out.

Lucius tried to keep his attention on the passing streetlights, the trees flying by, anything to distract from the wony buzzing in his veins. He remembered a moment earlier during the gala when Darius Evergreen had cornered his father at the edge of the ballroom.

Lucius had overheard urgent words. “We’ve been betrayed… danger coming…”

As the car turned a corner onto a darker road, Lucius caught it first, a black sedan creeping behind them, its headlights barely more than slits in the night.

“Papa…there is a car behind us.” He said, his voice small, trembling just a fraction.

Xander’s grip tightened on the steering wheel. “Stay down Lucius.” He said in a low voice, his eyes darting to the rearview mirror again.

In the front seat, Eva’s lips parted. Her voice came out soft but urgent, barely above a whisper. “Lord, shield us. Guard our lives, guide our steps… deliver us from harm.”

Xander glanced sideways at her, tension warring in his eyes. “Eva, stay low.” He murmured, barely audible over the roar of the pursuing engine.

She continued, her voice trembling.”Protect our son… watch over him… please, Lord, keep him safe.”

The car jolted as bullets struck nearby. Eva’s hand flew to her chest, her prayer faltering. “Father… spare us…” She gasped.

Xander’s grip tightened around the wheel. Looking ahead, he swallowed, his voice thick. “Hold on, love. Just a little longer.”

The car behind them sped up. Lucius felt his heart hammering, the world narrowing to the vehicle ahead and the threat closing in.

Suddenly, the black sedan’s windows shattered. Gunfire cracked through the night. Bullets struck the Stormvale vehicle with harsh thuds. Lucius squeezed his eyes shut and felt the car lurch.

He remembered how only an hour ago he had asked Dahlia Evergreen, who was seated in his lap earlier, to

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stop calling him “husband,” though secretly he liked the familiarity. But now those memories felt trivial.

The metallic smell, the sound of glass shattering and the scent of fear brought him back to the present. He’d never known fear like that before… but tonight, in that moment, it filled him completely.

Then, just as swiftly, the car pulled ahead, weaving sharply, evading their pursuer. Sirens were distant, the night swallowing them whole.

When they finally slid into the Stormvale estate gates, tears blurred his vision. The Evergreen family and their guards dressed in black suits were already there, lined at the driveway, their expressions grave.

Luna Evergreen stood at the entrance hall, holding Dahlia in her arms. Dahlia was asleep, oblivious to the danger. Luna’s face was pale but resolute. The moment Eva appeared, Luna’s shoulders sagged, relief flooding her. She took a step forward, arms opening.

“Eva!” Luna murmured. “Thank God you’re safe.”

Eva’s voice cracked. “Thank you, Lu. Thank you so much for being here.”

A nine–year–old Damien Evergreen rushed forward, eyes wide. “Lucius! Are you okay?” He asked, breathless. They had been childhood friends, inseparable before the battle of blood and power pulled them apart.

Lucius nodded, voice caught in his throat.

When Xander Stormvale walked up to Darius, no words were exchanged between the two men, he just nodded stiffly to Darius who nodded back. There was no warmth, no greeting, just a recognition of the moment’s severity.

They moved into the Stormvale mansion’s interior and the guards closed the doors behind them.

Xander’s voice was firm but gentle as he turned toward Eva and Luna. “Eva, Luna….please, take the children to their rooms. Retire for the night.”

Eva swallowed, her eyes flicking to the hallway where distant footsteps echoed. “Xander….are you sure it’s safe here?”

He nodded, grim determination in his gaze. “For now, yes. They should get enough rest where they’re protected.”

Luna stepped closer, cradling Dahlia in her arms. “Of course, Xander. Come, boys…this way.”

Eva gave a small, tight smile and took Lucius’s hand. “Come on, my love. Let’s go.”

Luna and Eva led the children down the corridor, their tone as soft as a lullaby in a storm.Xander turned back to face Darius, the weight of the current situation heavy between them.

Xander and Darius entered Xander’s study, closing the doors carefully behind them. The silence between them was immediate and suffocating.

Xander’s voice was taut with anger. “Is it him?” he asked Darius as the door clicked shut.

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