In Love with Mr. Ruthless
She fell in love with him at first sight, but loving Nathaniel Cross was the beginning of her heartbreak.
Once, he had crushed her beneath his indifference, stripping her of dignity, love, and hope. He was ruthless, cold, and distant—never giving her a chance to fight back. His cruel words were like blades, cutting deep, and his rejection left wounds that never truly healed.
But fate was not done with them.
Years later, Nathaniel Cross returned—not as the untouchable man she once feared, but as someone desperate to right his wrongs. She wanted to forget him, but he refused to let go. He had already given up everything for her once, even if she never knew it. And now, he would stop at nothing to bring her back into his life—no matter what it took.
Would she be able to forgive the man who once shattered her? Or would she walk away forever, leaving behind the love that refused to die?
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Chapter: Chapter 20: It Became Sweeter The early morning sun usually lit up Olivia’s room and signaled her usual rush to get ready for work. But, today was charmed. It was totally different. It was a deep voice that was warm, smooth and comforting that made her sink further into the pillows instead.Olivia was stunned, she was yet to process what the deep voice ringing in her ears. “I'm sure Nathaniel must be joking.”“Forget about work, Olivia. “Nathaniel’s breath tickled her ears once more, sending shivers down her spine. “I just want to spend the whole day with my beautiful wife without any distraction.” His arm tightened around her waist, pulling her flush against him. “I’ve missed you so much.”Olivia’s eyes snapped open. Her heart hammered against her ribs, Missed her? Beautiful wife? Her mind replayed his words, searching for a hidden meaning but couldn't find. It felt too good to be true. This cannot be Nathaniel, it'd be a random joke. “What?!” The word burst from her, a breathless whisper of disbelief. Her bo
Last Updated: 2025-06-23
Chapter: Chapter 19: Shocked , Confused The strange ceiling above him was the first thing Nathaniel saw. His eyes opened and closed, attempting to adjust to the soft morning light. He lay motionless, attempting to understand his surroundings. His eyes darted from one thing to the other in the room, examining the mirror, wardrobe door, ceiling, and makeup on the dresser. It was all unfamiliar. He sat up slowly, the sheets falling away from his bare chest. His shirt was lying on the floor, partially stained in what looked like alcohol. His eyes widened, lips parted in shock. Still trying to get a glimpse of what was really happening. Where the hell am I? How do I get here?The last memory he could grasp was clinking glasses with a stranger in a bar. Before he could piece together another thought, the bathroom door clicked open. Steam rolled into the room, followed by the sharp scent of citrus soap. Then came Kate, wrapped in a towel, her red lipstick fresh, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction.“Good morning, my love.” Her
Last Updated: 2025-06-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 18 : Stocks, Scandal, and SilenceOlivia was shocked and became weak at the same time. Thousands of thoughts flowed in her mind, but she didn't have time to dwell on them as she quickly grabbed her bag and stormed out of the Cross mansion.Before she could reach outside, he was already gone. She thought of taking one of the cars, but she knew she couldn't drive in her perplexed state, so she decided to go for a cab instead.Olivia was panicked and in a hurry. She quickly took out her phone and ordered a cab.Luckily, one showed up just two minutes later. Without wasting time, she hurriedly opened the back door and slipped in.“Hello, please drive as fast as you can because I must be at Cross Enterprises in the next five minutes.”“Five minutes?” the driver asked, looking back at her in shock.Olivia stayed silent, and without another word, he turned back and started the engine. The car sped forward at such a high speed, it felt as though it were soaring through the air.Olivia held tightly to her seat as buildings and
Last Updated: 2025-05-19
Chapter: Chapter 17: The morning after the fallKelvin had thought Nathaniel found out about the divorce, and Olivia backed off because Nathaniel must have threatened her.Kelvin had hoped to help Olivia escape Nathaniel’s hold, but his heart sank when he unexpectedly received a text from her saying she could no longer go through with the divorce.“You threatened her because she wanted to divorce you. Olivia deserves so much more than a pathetic woman abuser like you. You’re nothing but a disgrace, and I’ll make damn sure she escapes your toxic grip for good.” Kelvin said angrily, his eyes burning with anger.Nathaniel replied coldly, “Divorce?" He was shocked to find out that Olivia was planning to divorce him, and that made him more furious. But he quickly masks it, saying, "I didn’t realise Olivia’s little errand boy had such a mouth.”Kelvin smirked, “She is not meant for your type, Nathaniel. Do you know who you really deserve? You deserve a crazy being like you. She gave you her heart, but you shattered it. She told me she r
Last Updated: 2025-05-17
Chapter: Chapter 16: The battle lineOlivia was shocked. She wondered how Nathaniel got to know she was on birth control pills. Has he found out where the pills are usually kept? Several thoughts drifted through her mind. Confusion could be visibly seen on her face.“Oh, you wondered how I got to know you are using pills? Well, even if I'm silent, just know that I know you well and I know each of your moves and every step you plan to take.”Olivia remained silent. Still looking confused.Nathaniel brought out his phone. “Well, I can see how confused you are. Nathaniel swiftly brought out his phone and pressed it for a few seconds before handing it over to Olivia.“Have it.” She received it.It was a video of Olivia, who was captured while using her birth control pills through a CCTV camera that was secretly placed in her room by Nathaniel.As she was watching the footage, her hands trembled. She was shocked. She looked at Nathaniel in disbelief.“Have you been invading my privacy by setting a CCTV camera in my room wi
Last Updated: 2025-05-15
Chapter: Chapter 15: The price of Survival Olivia is inwardly thrilled when Nathaniel sits beside her and says, “Let’s start over. I want us to be a real family.”She was shocked at first; she looked at Nathaniel straight in the eye to see if truly those words came directly from him.“Nathaniel, are you kidding me right now, or do you just want to play with my emotions? Because right now I'm not ready for further heartbreak.”“Baby, I meant every word I said, and I’m not going to take any of it back. I want a real family with you from now and I promise to be a better husband to you and a loving father to our unborn child.” He planted a soft kiss on her lips.The soft kiss sent a chill down her spine, and she even wanted more. The joy she felt inwardly could not be quantified. To her, the sudden change of everything seemed surreal. She felt her heart swell with hope, thinking maybe last night meant something.“Give me a few minutes; I will be right back.”Nathaniel went to his bedroom and came back with a brown envelope. He ope
Last Updated: 2025-05-10