The love she made was sincere, but she was only regarded as a tool and inferior, discarded rudely. While she was down, she made a pact with a cold man. "You have become mine. Obey everything I say, Noella." Enrick held the tip of my hair. He kissed it with a savage look in his eyes. "To me, this is an entertaining little show. Are you going to give me even greater pleasure?" The smile he showed always made my body move. Can I really not run away like he wants?
View MoreNoella’s POVI sat in a quiet little cafe, waiting for Calend's arrival. The aroma of coffee wafting through the air mixed with the rustling sounds of other patrons' conversations. The atmosphere was perfect for the serious discussion we were about to have. When the cafe door opened, I saw Calendar enter with steady steps, immediately approaching me."Sorry for the long wait, Miss," he said as he sat on the chair before me. "The traffic was a little heavy earlier.""Just call me Noella. No problem, Calendar. I just arrived, too," I replied with a smile. "Did you get an update on Enrick's car accident?"Calendar nodded, then took a folder from his bag and placed it on the table. "I've found some pretty suspicious things," he said thoughtfully. "The accident was unusual. There were two strong collisions, and the deceased victim couldn't give any further details. The absence of other witnesses and the missing CCTV footage complicate the investigation."I sighed. "It's more complicated th
Darren’s POVWhen Emma and I arrived at Mr. Anderson's party, a luxurious atmosphere immediately enveloped us. The party was big and festive, with sparkling crystal chandeliers, soft classical music, and elegantly dressed guests. However, although the party was impressive, I didn't feel uncomfortable. Being with Emma felt like carrying a heavy burden, like being chained. There was something about her presence that made me feel pressured and unfree.We walked into the main room, Emma by my side with a forced smile. Several guests soon approached us, greeting me in a friendly yet inquisitive manner."Good evening, Darren. You're Enrick's nephew, aren't you?" one of the guests, a middle-aged man in a neat suit, asked in a polite yet concerned tone.I nodded, trying to keep my facial expression neutral. "Yes, I'm his nephew," I replied calmly, though my heart felt a little heavy at the thought of my uncle."It's a pity he died prematurely," the man continued, his eyes implying sympathy. "
Darren's POVI stepped into the house I now controlled, stepping lightly and confidently. A faint smile was etched on my face as he walked down the grand hallways, savouring every detail of the luxury that would soon be mine. Once inside the living room, I sat on Enrick's expensive sofa with a swagger. I crossed my legs, then placed my hands on the back of the couch, feeling the power beginning to seep into me."This is living," I murmured happily, letting my gaze explore every corner of the room. Every piece of art, furniture, everything would soon be mine.Suddenly, footsteps could be heard approaching. I turned my head and saw my mom entering the room. Full of contentment and arrogance, my face instantly became more obedient and cautious. Moreover, I just realized that Emma was with my mother."Where have you been, Darren?" my mother asked in a cold tone, her gaze sharp.I quickly exited the couch, lowered my legs and stood up straight. "I... I've just been out for a while, Mum," I
Noella’s POVAs the car pulled up in front of Uncle Martin's house, Darren looked at me with a confident smile. "Remember, Noella. Think carefully about my offer. You won't regret being with me."I nodded wordlessly, then opened the car door and got out. "Thank you, Darren. I'll think about it."He nodded and waved goodbye while I walked towards the door of the house with mixed feelings. I had to find a way to deal with all of this, to protect what Enrick had fought for. And even though Darren was trying to control everything, I wouldn't let him get what he wanted easily.As I entered, Uncle Martin stood in the living room with a sharp, disappointed look. "What are you doing, Noella?" His voice sounded heavy and full of emotion. "You're with another guy? Have your feelings changed in just a few days? And Enrick hasn't been gone that long."I felt my throat clogged with emotions. "Uncle, please listen to me," I pleaded tremblingly. "It's not what Uncle Martin thinks."Uncle Martin shoo
Noella's POV“Noella. Noella,” Darren called repeatedly while waving his hand in front of my face. I snapped out of my reverie and woke up from my far-flung thoughts.“Oh, sorry, Darren,” I said with a smile, trying to hide my confusion.Darren extended his hand to me, and with some hesitation, I took it. Although in my heart I hated having to do this, I knew that for now, I had to play along with Darren's plan.We entered the boutique together. Darren treated me very sweetly, a different treatment than usual. Inside the boutique, Darren seemed very excited, picking out various dresses for me. He picked out some beautiful dresses and held them close to my body to see how I would look in them.“How about this one?” he asked, holding up an elegant red dress.I nodded slowly. “It looks good.”Darren smiled with satisfaction and handed the dress to one of the boutique staff. “We'll take this one, as well as a few others,” he said in an authoritative yet friendly voice.As Darren continued
Noella’s POVAlthough I said that to Calendar, after he left, I found myself sitting alone in the small living room, feeling a deepening sense of despair. My words earlier were just a reflection of the determination I dug up from within me, but now, when I actually thought about the concrete steps to take, confusion ambushed me. I needed to figure out where to start.How could I do anything to protect Enrick's estate and his assets if I didn't even know anything about the details of his work? I was curious to know what he did in the office, who his colleagues were, and who his confidants were besides Calendar. The more I thought about this, the more helpless I felt. All I knew about Enrick was how he treated me so well, how he always tried to make me happy and spoil me. However, regarding the important matters in his life, I really knew nothing.I sat on the sofa, hugging my knees and burying my face between my hands. My mind was filled with images of Enrick. His smile, his laughter,
Noella’s POVThe knock on the door continued to echo in my ears, breaking the silence inside Uncle Martin's house. I put down the book that could no longer hold my attention and walked towards the door with growing curiosity. When I opened the door, a slight sense of relief crept into my heart.In front of me stood Calend, with a very familiar serious face. He was someone who could always be counted on, someone who had helped Enrick and me a lot."It's good that you came quickly. I've been waiting for you for a long time," I said, greeting him with a mixed tone of relief and worry.Calend nodded politely, "I'm sorry, Miss. There are a few things I need to take care of first."I invited him in. As he stepped inside, his eyes took in the surroundings of Uncle Martin's house. The house was small but neat and simple. There isn't much furniture inside, just a few essential items that are well organized."I'm sorry that this house is small. It's a lot different from Enrick's house," I said
Noella’s POVThree days have passed since I was kicked out of Enrick's house and also from my nightmares about Enrick. Although I hadn't fully accepted what had happened, I was already feeling a little calmer. Well, even though my heart was still in turmoil. Uncle Martin became a source of strength for me, always by my side and giving me the support I needed.That morning, I sat on the back porch of Uncle Martin's house, enjoying the fresh, dewy morning air. The sky was clear with a tinge of orange and pink, a sign of a beautiful day. The cool morning breeze gently brushed my face, carrying the scent of wet soil and blooming flowers. The sound of birds chirping from the surrounding trees added to the peaceful atmosphere as if inviting me to forget for a moment all the burdens and sadness. Uncle Martin emerged from the house, walking quietly towards where I was sitting. In his hand was a steaming cup of hot tea, the soothing fragrance of jasmine tea wafting clearly. He smiled warmly a
Noella’sPOV I took a deep breath, trying to control the emotions that were still a little riled up. "Stuart's family are Enrick's distant relatives. They're still related to him by blood." I started. My voice trembled at the mention of Enrick's name. "It's just that the Stuarts don't want to recognize Enrick as one of them. That's why Enrick goes by the name Noble and not Stuart."Martin furrowed his brow, trying to digest the information. "Apparently, that's what happened to the Enrick family. Their relationship is complicated," he muttered. His eyes were still looking at me with concern. I nodded slowly, tears welling up in my eyes again. "Yes, very complicated. And now, they have dared to take possession of Enrick's property, even though they never acknowledged Enrick's existence. How mean of them," I continued in an annoyed tone.Uncle Martin let out a long sigh, clearly sensing my sadness. "It's so evil. They should be ashamed of themselves. Noella, if you need help, just tell
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