Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

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As Alexa walks out of the hospital, she sees a man in a trench coat with a detective badge hanging from his pocket. He’s a tall man with short grey hair, and his face is stern and serious. Alexa approaches him cautiously, wondering what he could want with her.

“Excuse me,” she says, “can I help you with something?”

The detective looks her up and down before speaking. “Are you Alexa? Saw you somewhere before. Do you know me?”

The detective was a towering figure, with broad shoulders and a chiseled jawline. His piercing blue eyes seemed to see through the surface of things, as if he had the ability to discern a person’s deepest secrets with a single glance. His dark hair was meticulously groomed, and his suit was perfectly tailored to fit his muscular frame.

As he approached Alexa, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. This man was no ordinary detective. His very presence seemed to demand respect, and his steely gaze made it clear that he was not one to be trifled with.

His voice was deep and commanding, and every word he spoke carried a weight of authority.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

Alexa nods slowly, her heart racing. “No, I don’t. Is there something wrong?”

The detective pulls out a notepad from his pocket and flips it open. “I’m Detective Williams. I’ve been investigating the recent burglaries in the area, and I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.”

Alexa furrows her brow, trying to remember if she saw anything suspicious in the neighborhood. “Sure, I’ll help in any way I can. What do you want to know?”

Alexa began  “So, what are you going to do next?”

The man replied “We’ll keep looking, but I have to be honest with you, it’s not looking good. We don’t have any leads, and we’re not sure where to even start looking.”

Alexa added”What about his accomplices? Surely, they must know something.”

Tge detective chimed in “We’ve already questioned them, but they’re not talking. They’re too scared of what Cody might do to them if they betray him.”

Alexa replied “What if I can get them to talk?”

“I don’t think that’s a good idea, Miss. You could be putting yourself in danger.”

Alexa: “I don’t care. I need to find Cody, and I’ll do whatever it takes to stop him.”

The next week was a blur for Alexa as she traveled from city to city, searching for any trace of Cody. She went to rundown motels and bars, questioning anyone who looked remotely like they knew him. She walked through dimly lit alleyways and abandoned warehouses, always keeping her guard up in case Cody decided to make an appearance.

At times, she would catch a glimpse of someone who resembled Cody, but upon closer inspection, it would turn out to be a false alarm. Her frustration grew with each passing day, and she was beginning to lose hope that she would ever find him.