The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 100
My heart raced like a runaway train as I stood outside the discreet hotel room,
fear and determination churning within me like a stormy sea. This was it-the
culmination of months of careful planning and nerve-wracking risks.
I took a deep breath, adjusting the recorder taped to my thigh, its weight growing
heavier with each step.
Lucas was situated in the room across the hall, silently waiting to intervene if
things took a dangerous
turn. I nodded at him, gratitude pooling in my chest for his unwavering support.
We had come too far to let anything go wrong now.
Aria and the authorities were right outside, also ready to step in if anything went
wrong. I was still on my own up in that cramped little hallway. It was a risky
dance, but it was the only way to expose Bruce.
I pushed open the door to the hotel room, my heart pounding as I stepped inside.
Bruce was already there, lounging casually as if he held all the cards. His smug
smile sent a shiver down my spine, but I couldn't afford to falter.
I had to stay strong.
“Evie, my dear, you're looking positively radiant,” Bruce purred, his eyes raking
over me with unsettling intensity. He moved closer, and I fought to keep my
composure as he got overly touchy, his hands brushing against my arm in a way
that made my skin crawl.
I forced a smile, my fingers trembling slightly as I brushed a strand of hair behind
my ear. “Can we just get this over with?”
His arrogant grin widened, as if he believed he had already won. “Ah, someone's
eager.”
As he leaned in, his breath hot against my ear, I felt my stomach churn. But I
couldn't let my fear show. With every word I chose, I had to play the part
perfectly, extracting the information we needed without arousing his suspicions.
The hotel room exuded an atmosphere of concealed malevolence. The air was
thick with tension as
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Bruce and I faced each other, locked in a dangerous dance of wills. I despised
every moment I was forced to be in his presence, but I'd learned that survival
requires embracing the role I'd chosen.
Bruce's chilling smile sent shivers down my spine as he gestured toward the
small table adorned with a bottle of wine and two crystal glasses. “Care for some
wine?”
The very thought of sharing a drink with him made my stomach churn, but I
forced a polite smile. “Sure, why not.”
He poured the wine with an exaggerated flourish, his eyes locked onto mine the
entire time. I watch the deep crimson liquid cascade into the glass. As he handed
me the glass, his fingers brushed against mine, and I suppressed a shudder.
“To new beginnings,” he proposed, lifting his glass in a mock toast.
I gritted my teeth and raised my glass in return, my mind racing with a thousand
thoughts. Each sip I took felt like a bitter reminder of my circumstances.
As the wine warmed my throat, Bruce's eyes never left mine. I could practically
feel his satisfaction, his belief that he'd finally cornered me. He took a step closer
and my heart raced, the proximity igniting a desperate fight—or—flight response
within me.
“And to finally taking what was rightfully mine,” he continued, his voice dripping
with arrogance.
I swallowed hard, my fingers tightening around the stem of the glass. I wanted
nothing more than to slam the glass against his smug face, but I knew that would
only lead to disaster. Instead, I lifted my glass slightly, forcing a semblance of
compliance.
“To new beginnings,” I echoed, my voice cold and measured.
His smile widened, and I saw a flicker of something sinister in his eyes. The
tension in the room was frightening, an electrifying charge that hung between us
like a noose. And then, in an instant, everything spiraled out of control.
Bruce's hand shot out, his grip like iron as he seized my arm. Panic surged
through me as he pulled me toward him, his strength overpowering. The wine
glasses. tumbled from our hands, crashing to the floor in a cacophony of
shattered glass.
I stumbled and found myself on the bed, the fabric beneath me like quicksand.
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The scent of the wine filled the air, mingling with the fear that clenched at my
throat. Bruce loomed over me, his weight pinning me down as his fingers dug
into my wrists.
“No more games, Evie,” he hissed, his breath hot against my skin.
I struggled against his grip, my heart racing as I tried to wriggle free. “Let go of
me, Bruce!” I howled.
His laughter was chilling, a sound that echoed with the darkness that resided
within him. “You think you can just walk away from this? After all you've done?”
The accusation rung hollow. He was the one who had orchestrated this twisted
game of manipulation, but I know that reasoning with him is futile. My only
chance was to buy enough time for Lucas and Aria to intervene.
I summoned all the strength I could muster and began to kick wildly, catching
him. off guard. His grip loosened just enough for me to slip out from under him.
Adrenaline coursed through my veins as I scrambled to my feet, every fiber of my
being urging me to run.
I refused to show him my fear. I stood my ground, my breath ragged as I met his.
gaze with defiance. “You can’t control me anymore, Bruce. The truth will come
out, and you'll pay for everything you've done.”
He was on his feet in an instant, his expression twisted with rage. I braced myself
for his advance, ready to defend myself if necessary.
All of a sudden, loud sirens blared from down below. Blue and red lights flashed
across the windows, growing brighter by the second. Tires squealed on the
pavement and car doors slammed with an urgency.
Before Bruce could make a move, the door burst open, and Lucas rushed in.
“Keep your hands off of her!” he growled, advancing toward Bruce.
Time seems to freeze then. Outnumbered, Bruce's arrogance was replaced with
desperation.
The room is a whirlwind of chaos as Lucas propelled toward Bruce, only for the
other man to dodge him swiftly. As Lucas collided into the nearby table, Bruce
took that opportunity to run.
“Stop, Bruce!” I cried out, and against my better judgement, I gave chase.
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The hotel room erupted in chaos, a storm of flashing lights, shouting voices, and
the desperate rush of footsteps. Bruce's eyes widened in shock, his arrogant
demeanor having finally eroded. In a heartbeat, he was out the door.
moved instinctively, my fear—fueled determination propelling me forward. The
room blurred around me as I followed him down the corridor, my heart pounding
in my chest like a drum.
I couldn't let him escape. Not after everything we had been through to bring him
down.
The authorities were right behind me, their presence slightly reassuring. The
clatter of footsteps echoed in my ears as we descended the stairs and burst out
into the night, the cold air biting at my skin.
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My heart thundered in my chest as the gap between Bruce and me closed. He
cast a wild glance over his shoulder, his panic evident even from a distance.
But just as it seemed like the net was closing in, a car materialized from the
shadows, its tires screeching against the pavement.
Before any of us could react, the car collided with Bruce, sending him sprawling
to the ground.
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Relief surged through me, a storm of emotions that threatened to overwhelm my
senses. We had him. We had finally caught him. But even as that relief washed
over me, a shadow fell over my consciousness.
As the dust settled, however, I happened to look in the direction of the car that
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single-handedly done away with my struggles. A tall figure emerged from the car
-a figure had me frozen with shock.
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