The Comeback of a Star
“You have no idea what you’re asking for, do you?” he said.
I felt a slight sting of offence. “And what was that supposed to mean?”
He took a step closer, his face dangerously close to mine. I could feel the air shift. His presence filled the room. His hand moved to my cheek, stroking it lightly.
“I have a good feeling this isn’t your thing because you look like a doe in a den of wolves.” His voice dropped to a quiet, low rumble, making my stomach flip with excitement.
Ayra had been the perfect wife—loyal, accomplished, and willing to sacrifice everything for the man she loved. But when he betrayed her with the one person she despised most, she didn't beg or cry. Instead, she slammed the divorce papers in his face and walked away.
A reckless one-night stand with this dangerously charming stranger seems like freedom until she discovers his true identity.
As Ayra fights to rebuild her life, a figure from her forgotten past reappears, threatening to change everything.
She’s not just leaving her old life behind, she’s determined to create a better one.
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Chapter: 49. Girls' Night Out AYRABrielle and I walked into exactly the kind of place she would choose for a girls' night out. It was intimate and dimly lit with plush burgundy seats. The place was upscale enough that I wouldn't be bothered by curious fans, but cozy enough that we could talk easily. Jazz played in the background while bartenders moved quickly and quietly.I slid into a curved booth across from her, grateful for the cozy vibe that hid my exhaustion from my first day of filming. I was dressed casually in a hoodie and loose pants. I checked my phone for messages from Liam but found nothing, and my mind flashed back to the blonde woman and Raven's comment about defining what we were."You look like you need this," Brielle said, sliding a perfectly crafted martini across the table. "Rough day?""Not really, filming was amazing," I said, taking a grateful sip of the alcohol, trying to drown everything else that was complicated. "Everything else is what's complicated."Brielle raised an eyebrow at me.
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Chapter: 48. Obsessed!LIAMI threw my head back in laughter as I said, "Yeah, it must be my angle or something," I replied, trying to put her at ease. Doing business gives you a multifaceted persona. Knowing the right one to use on each individual makes or breaks a business relationship.Did I care if she found me intimidating? No. But did I want the best outcome? Yes.We made our way inside and took a seat. The waiter came and she asked if I would like to order. I told her it was fine, that she could order. She ordered a 2015 Sancerre."I remember you preferred white wine," she smiled.I thanked her casually, and we started talking about reviewing the business proposal. Isabella had done impressive work. She'd identified potential partners in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Milan. The financial projections showed Ayra could be earning eight figures annually within two years if the brand launched successfully.As we ate and the conversation wound down, Isabella presented the final contract and I noticed
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Chapter: 47. A Planned CoincidenceLIAMAfter Chris left, I made my way to the window and stood there for a moment, my hands still clenched into fists as I thought about the way he'd mentioned Ayra, the way he'd spoken about her like she was nothing, like he wasn't the one with an agenda.I remembered watching Ayra from afar all these years, seeing her disappear from public events, her smile became more and more forced in the rare photos that surfaced. When she announced that she was taking a break from acting, I knew something was wrong. The Ayra I knew wouldn't do this. She lived and breathed for Acting. She would never willingly step away unless someone was forcing her.So I started investigating. I kept tabs on the Yaldon family dynamics. It hadn't taken long to uncover that Chris and his Family were the reason she was stepping away, and also to find out that Chris was cheating. He was sloppy, arrogant, and convinced she would never leave him, no matter how badly he behaved.I used to send her evidence of his affai
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Chapter: 46. Big Threats and Big RevealsLIAMI walked into the office given to me in the transportation division at the Yaldon Empire headquarters. It was an adequate office with a sleek, modern look that overlooked the city skyline. It had leather furniture and a dark wood desk. Nothing much to my taste, but it would do for as long as I continued whatever this was.I couldn't care less about playing these games, but it was amusing to watch Olivia squirm and everybody lose their composure over whatever it is they think I'm fighting for. Like I said, I couldn't care less. My mother put me up to this, and honestly, the woman can get very manipulative when she wants something. That's a whole different ballgame I don't even want to get into entirely.I'd been CEO of this division for less than a week and it was already causing me headaches. I pulled out a file of financial records they'd submitted, and the numbers were inconsistent. Full of incompetence from whoever had been leading them, and by whoever, I mean Christopher. Tha
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Chapter: 45. Tutorial on Defining a Relationship...AYRAI watched Liam smile at something the blonde woman probably said, the same smile he gave to me, and I couldn't help but feel a tight squeezing in my chest.The waiters brought our food over. I ordered a simple salad, but my appetite was completely gone as I couldn't help but wonder who she was. Was it a business associate, a friend, or something more? He looked relaxed and comfortable, meaning he was familiar with whoever this person was.I thought about my relationship with Liam and whatever it is we have. We've never defined it, never made it official. Yes, we're obviously attracted to each other and he's been incredibly supportive beyond what I would ever expect from anybody, but we've never discussed exclusivity. But he did say he was in love with me… Maybe I'm reading too much into this interaction, or maybe I should be reading it just enough."You okay?" Raven asked gently."Fine," I lied, forcing myself to take a bite of the salad. "Just thinking about the next scenes we h
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Chapter: 44. Read the Scene AYRA Travis was already in costume. He was in a well-tailored suit that made him look like the successful businessman his character was supposed to be. "Travis," I said to him politely, but then I noticed he immediately moved into my personal space as he spoke. "I've been looking forward to this all week," he said, placing a hand on my arm. "It's going to be our first scene together and we're going to be creating magic." I took some steps back subtly, trying to create some distance between us. "I'm excited too. Have you had a chance to look at the revised script pages?" "Of course," he said, moving closer again, "but I think the real magic happens when we stop thinking about the script and just, you know, feel the moment." His hand found its way to my lower back as he guided me towards the set, but I felt uncomfortable. He was becoming too intimate for our professional relationship. I gently removed his hand from my waist and diplomatically moved away. "The script is pretty spec
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Chapter: 37. The Dungeon Trial IICADEN'S POVThe darkness in my cell felt like it was breathing, pressing against me from all sides. At first, I tried to stay calm. Tried to tell myself this was just some stupid test I had to get past to prove myself. I hated the fact that I didn't make it to Crown on my own. It felt pathetic being chosen. Even though I didn't want to be here, it was better to make the most of it.A slave couldn't be better than I was. Never.But after what felt like hours, nothing was happening and I felt alone with myself. Then the visions started.I was a child again, sitting in my parents' bedroom three days after the funeral. The house still smelled like the flowers people had brought, but they were wilted now. I looked through their things and I couldn't believe that they were gone. My parents who treated everyone kindly were dead, betrayed by their trusted warrior."They're gone," I whispered to the empty room. "They're really gone."I was still pouring out tears without restraint when Uncle B
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Chapter: 36. The Dungeon Trial I MAEVE'S POVWe'd barely had time to catch our breath from the obstacle course when they herded us all back into the main hall. My hands were still tingling from the burns, but they were mostly healed now."Think they're going to give us a break?" Dalia asked hopefully."Doubt it," Kaida muttered, looking around at the other candidates. Everyone looked tired and beaten up. They were more than a little nervous about what was coming next.The horn sounded and everyone turned to find Prince Harrion stepping up to the announcement platform with his poised confidence. Looking at him now, I mentally noted how different he was from when he was trying to talk to me. He looked more cold and a bit rigid.Prince Riven came up with Viela and they stood on opposing sides of him. His expression was carefully blank like it usually was, but there was something in his posture that suggested he wasn't happy about something.Prince Harrion's voice broke my train of thought. "Congratulations on surviving
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Chapter: 35. Obstacle of Death IIMAEVE'S POV Their screams filled the space as I watched them limp to the finish line.I watched Darius gain on Vex, who had been aggressively pulling his weight, but then he got to the place where he had to stop and calculate the timing of the geysers and almost lost his balance to fall over into the spikes. Darius moved past him, and so did Caden and Maverick, showing they had already studied the timing.At the end, the best times were Darius, Caden, and Vex, and Maverick.I didn't have time to hear the rest as nerves bubbled in my stomach. I was next."We got this, Nyla. Don't try to be fast, be careful too," I squeezed her arms as we were called. Kaida gave me a thumbs up as I sent her a smirk.As we stood ready, I felt a familiar gaze on me and looked to see Prince Riven was here. His face was unreadable, but he was stiffer than usual.I tore my gaze away and got prepared. "Lyra, let's get this," I saw her mentally get ready.As the whistle blew, I made a dash for it. Gretchen wa
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Chapter: 34. Obstacle of Death IMAEVE'S POVIt's been three days, and today is the day of the Academy trials. The past few days have been a mix of funny and tense, with Dalia and Kaida telling me about their little prank on Caden. Caden sent glaring threats but said nothing to any of us. No accusations of any sort, which was so unlike him.We all didn't know how the placements would work, but we tried to get the best out of it, especially Nyla. We enjoyed every privilege Crown had to offer. Kaida seemed unbothered about the trials, but Dalia was panicking. Nyla and I agreed to brace ourselves for whatever was coming.I told her no matter what happens, nothing would change between us and she should be selfish with her decisions. I wouldn't take offense. We agreed if the games called for cooperation, we would work together, but out there it's every wolf for themselves.I hadn't seen Riven, but I knew it was too soon for him to need another feeding session. Still, I was secretly hoping he'd at least come to wish me luc
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Chapter: 33. Old Friends, New GamesKAIDA'S POV I was just settling down when the knock on my door came in, I opened it to find Dalia rushing in like it wad her room not mine. But I couldn't help but notice how red her eyes were. "Let me guess," I said, "coming closer, “Caden problems." She flopped dramatically onto my bed, "I'm over him," she declared like she was trying so hard to convince herself as much as she was trying to convince me. I raised an eyebrow. "Okay…So why do you look like you've been crying into your pillow for the past hour?" "Because I'm angry," she said, sitting up straighter. "I'm angry that I wasted so much time on someone who never gave a damn about me. And I want to get back at him." Now that was interesting. Finally, Dalia was speaking my language. "What did you have in mind?" I asked, settling into the chair across from her. Her smile turned wicked in a way that reminded me she was related to Maeve. "Something that would cause him discomfort but not get us in too much trouble if we're
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Chapter: 32. Hidden Agendas MAEVE'S POVI swore under my breath, cursing that idiot Vex. Because of his need to start drama, I couldn't even enjoy my first proper rich breakfast full of fluffy pastries, fresh fruit, meat that wasn't dried or salted into leather. Instead, we were all picking at our food with nervous fingers while the clock ticked down.The officials had given us exactly fifteen minutes to meet them at the central training arena before sweeping out like harbingers of doom. Most of us could barely eat as we were too busy anticipating whatever they had planned.When the alarm sounded, we rushed down corridors and then into the arena that was significantly bigger than our private training space back in Crown dorms. The central arena was massive, built to accommodate a larger number, and it felt a tad bit intimidating.Harrion and Riven stood at the center, as Harrion started to address us."For too long, you've relied on your wolves for strength," Harrion began, his voice, loud and clear across the e
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