Isle Of Attraction

CHAPTER 5

The Sting of Betrayal Koroi's eyes looked at Asher, looking for the person he thought he knew. But the warmth, the kindness, the love are gone. It was replaced by a cold calculation that sent shivers up his spine. Asher, what's up? Chloe pleaded with a trembling voice. Asher smiled. "You're a treasure, Chloe. Your father's research, the Eclipse project… it's all yours."And now, mine."Koroi was confused. "Are you using me for money?"Asher jumped. Laughing, whispering, swearing all lies "Asher, how do you whisper Koroi?"Asher looked at the man he loved. But it's gone, replaced by cold calculation."I did my job, Chloe. Crushing When Scarface heard her, he saw the amusement in her eyes, and Chloe's anger flared. I have.Footsteps outside, doors opened, and a figure came in and took notice. "I said it was a problem,"the stranger scoffed.

"Welcome to the family business, Chloe,"Ryder said, his voice thick with hatred, and Chloe's world came crashing down. What secrets did Asher hide? Is Ryder friend or foe? What is Escher's past? Chloe's mind was full of questions. What secrets did Asher hide? Ryder's life is difficult. Friend or foe?"Asher, what is to be done?"Chloe asked. Asher is always cold. "Ryder, here, it has helped me."Chloe's eyes narrowed. "Helping you cheat on me?"Ryder laughed. "Deception is a bad word, my friend."Chloe's anger flared. "You're fine, aren't you?", Ryder shrugged. "It's just collecting credit,"Usher said. "Okay. We have business to discuss."The tension between the brothers is evident. Chloe argued harder.

"What's going on between you two?"she pressed.Ryder's gaze turned icy. "Asher's been keeping secrets.

From everyone."Asher's jaw clenched. "Shut up, Ryder. But Ryder continued. "Secrets about your past, Chloe. And Asher's true intentions."Chloe's curiosity piqued. "What secrets?"

Ryder paused. "Ask Asher about your father. With Project Eclipse."Asher's face darkened. "Ryder, stop."

Chloe thought hard. "I will not stop until I find the truth."Scarface was suddenly interrupted. "Stop talking. Time to act."Chloe pulls out and Asher and Ryder's anxiety boils over. In the darkness, Koroi's thoughts changed. What secrets did Asher hide? What do Ryder's visions mean? In the dark, Chloe's thoughts changed. What secrets is Usher hiding? He repeated Ryder's words, "Ask Asher about your father... and Project Eclipse."What does that mean? Chloe's memories of her father Dr. Everett come back. His secret messages, secret labs, early warning. Has Usher had a chance all this time? The door opened and Scarface entered.

"Time to talk, Chloe,"she teased. "I don't have to tell you anything."Scarface laughed. "Oh, I think you do."He dropped an envelope at her feet. Chloe's eyes widened as she opened it. Photo of his father, Usher and Ryder together. "Your father's research... Project Eclipse"began.

"It's not just about science, it's about power."Chloe's mind was blown. "What do you mean?"The cloth is stuck inside.

"Your father found something. But how? There were sudden footsteps outside. The door opened and Ryder was standing in the doorway. "Asher is upset"Ryder warned "He won't stop at anything."Chloe's decision becomes more difficult. He will show honesty at any cost. . Rider's warning hangs in the air like a challenge that Rider delivers again. "Asher is sad.""What do you mean?"Chloe pushed. Ryder's eyes locked on his "Usher is looking for the purpose of Project Eclipse. the source of his power."Chloe asked. Ryder's expression turned grim."Asher wants to control it.Use its power to manipulate others."Chloe's anger flared."

Asher's going to pay for what he's done."Ryder nodded "I'll help you, Chloe but we need to be careful, Asher has powerful allies."Suddenly, footsteps echoed outside. The door creaked open, Asher stood in the doorway, his eyes blazing."Ryder, you're making a mistake,"Asher warned.Ryder smirked "I'm just getting started."The tension between the brothers was palpable.Chloe sensed a deeper conflict. "Asher, what's going on?"Chloe demanded Asher's gaze locked onto hers."You don't understand, Chloe.""I'll make you understand,"Ryder interrupted. "Asher's been using you to get to the Eclipse Project.

"Chloe's heart sank.

Had she been blind?"Asher, is it true?"Chloe asked.Asher's expression faltered.For a moment, Chloe saw the man she thought she knew,but it vanished "Asher, don't do this,"Chloe pleaded, her voice cracking.Asher's eyes hardened."It's too late,"he said, his voice devoid of emotion. Koroi was heartbroken. He saw the man he loved disappear before his eyes. "Remember us, Usher,"Chloe whispered. "We don't,"Usher teased. Asher's eyes were angry. "You're just jealous,"Usher spat "Jealous of what?""From my situation,"Ryder asked. Asher replied. Suddenly Usher's phone rang. He looked at the screen and his expression became sad. Ryder's eyes narrowed, "What happened?"Ryder asked as Asher laughed. "The Eclipse project is online, Ryder's eyes narrowed.

"What happened?"Ryder asked, his voice low and urgent.Asher laughed, the sound sending chills down Chloe's spine."The Eclipse Project is online,"Asher repeated.

Ryder's face darkened."You i***t, Asher,"Ryder spat."You have no idea what you've unleashed."

Asher's grin widened."Oh, but I do,"Asher said, his eyes gleaming.

"I've unleashed power beyond your wildest dreams."Chloe's mind reeled.

What had Asher done?What was the Eclipse Project?Ryder took a step closer to Asher."Asher, shut it down,"Ryder warned. Asher chuckled."You can't stop it now,"Asher said."It's too late."Suddenly, the room began to shake and alarms blared.

Screens flickered to life."System online,"a robotic voice announced.

"Eclipse protocol engaged."Chloe's heart sank.

What had Asher unleashed?