Page 106 of Falling for the Grump Billionaire

“Reyes is running out of pawns,” I say, my voice low. “He’s desperate. That makes him dangerous.”

Eva looks up at me, her eyes full of questions she’s too afraid to ask. “What happens when we find him?”

I turn to her, my expression hard. “We end this.”

Adrian’s phone buzzes, and he answers it immediately, his face growing darker with every word.

“What is it?” I ask, my tone sharp.

He hangs up, his jaw tight. “We traced the signal. Reyes wasn’t just moving pieces—he’s here, Dominic. In the city.”

Eva’s grip on my arm tightens. “What does that mean?”

Adrian’s gaze shifts to her, his voice grim. “It means he’s not hiding anymore. He’s making his final move.”

The weight of his words settles over the room like a shroud. This isn’t just a chase anymore.

It’s the beginning of the end.

The weight of Adrian’s words hangs heavy in the room. Reyes isn’t running anymore—he’s drawing us in, daring us to make the next move.

I glance at Eva, her grip on my arm firm despite the fear shadowing her eyes. There’s a resilience in her, a quiet strength that has kept me steady through the chaos. I can’t lose her—not to Reyes, not to this war.

“Where is he?” I ask Adrian, my voice razor-sharp.

“He’s using an abandoned luxury condo downtown,” Adrian replies. “We traced his signal to a secured unit on the top floor. The building’s cameras confirm activity, but we can’t get clear visuals.”

“He’s boxed himself in,” I say, my tone hard. “If we move now, we can pin him before he slips away.”

Adrian nods, but his expression remains grim. “There’s a catch. He’s not working alone. Surveillance picked up movement—armed men entering the building in shifts over the past twenty-four hours. This isn’t just a base. It’s a trap.”

The air grows heavier as his words sink in. Reyes is preparing for a fight, and he’s inviting us to walk straight into it.

Eva steps forward, her voice steady despite the tension. “Then we plan for the worst. We use his overconfidence against him.”

I glance at her, pride flickering beneath the storm of emotions threatening to consume me. “You’ve got something in mind?”

She nods. “He expects us to come charging in. But if we’re smarter, if we move in ways he doesn’t expect, we can turn his own trap against him.”

Adrian arches an eyebrow. “What are you thinking?”

Eva’s gaze flicks between us, determination burning in her green eyes. “We divide his attention. Make him believe the real threat is coming from one direction while the rest of us flank him. He won’t see it coming.”

I shake my head, my protective instincts flaring. “You’re not part of this, Eva.”

Her eyes lock on mine, unflinching. “I am part of this, Dominic. Reyes is coming after both of us. If we don’t stand together, he wins.”

“You don’t understand what you’re asking,” I say, my voice rising. “If something goes wrong—”

“Then it goes wrong for all of us,” she interrupts, her tone fierce. “I’m not sitting on the sidelines while you risk everything.”

The room falls silent, the tension between us crackling like a live wire. Finally, I nod, my jaw tight. “Fine. But you stick to the plan, Eva. No improvising. No heroics.”

She exhales, relief softening her features. “Deal.”

Adrian’s team moves with practiced efficiency, splitting into two groups to execute the plan. Eva and I remain in the penthouse as they finalize the approach, the air between us charged with unspoken words.

“Are you sure about this?” I ask, breaking the silence.

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