The CEO's Bodyguard
She swore to take him down. She never meant to fall for him.
Samantha Gray doesn’t make mistakes anymore. Not after that one event that changed her forever. Now she’s a weapon with a single mission; get close to Ryan Robin Anderson and uncover the truth that disrupted her life.
Ryan Robin Anderson is young, rich, powerful… and oblivious. As the city’s most eligible CEO, he’s used to controlling everything... except the danger quietly closing in. He needs protection from dangerous rivals, and without knowing it, he hires the one person who poses the greatest threat: her.
He trusts her. He needs her. He has no idea who she really is.
By day, she guards his life under a false identity. But by night, she haunts him as a mysterious masked woman who stirs feelings he can’t explain and shouldn’t trust.
One man. Two versions of the same woman. A twisted game of secrets, lies, and unspoken attraction.
She had two rules: He must never learn her real identity, and she must never fall for him.
But the closer they get, the blurrier the lines become, and soon, Samantha will have to choose between revenge… and a heart she swore was bulletproof.
“I was hired to protect you from your enemies. But who’s going to protect you from me?”
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Chapter: Chapter 66Ryan's POVSleep never really came. Every time I closed my eyes, another headline flashed across the darkness.ANDERSON CORPORATION LINKED TO ILLEGAL SHIPMENT.AUTHORITIES WIDEN INVESTIGATION.SHAREHOLDERS DEMAND ANSWERS.By the time the first hint of dawn slipped through the curtains, I was already dressed. The study looked worse than it had the night before.Files remained scattered across the desk exactly where Samantha and I had left them. My laptop screen glowed with overnight market reports, while two tablets displayed live financial updates from different exchanges. Red figures dominated every graph. Our stock had opened lower in the international market.I reached for my phone before the coffee beside me had a chance to cool. Philip answered on the second ring."I've been expecting your call.""I know." I exhaled."The media isn't slowing down.""I know.""The board wants an emergency meeting.""They'll have one." Philip hesitated."They're nervous.""They're supposed to be."
Last Updated: 2026-07-11
Chapter: Chapter 65Ryan's POVThe doorbell rang just as David reached for another folder, and I didn't need to think twice to know who it was. Mom never announced her arrival twice."I'll get it," I said, pushing my chair back.As I walked to the front door, the walk felt longer than it should have. Maybe it was because everything that had happened today had finally begun catching up with me. Or maybe it was because I already knew the conversation waiting on the other side of that door.The moment I opened it, she looked me over from head to toe without saying a word. Her gaze moved from my face to my shoulders, then to my hands, almost as though she was making sure I was still in one piece.Only when she seemed satisfied did she finally speak."Have you eaten?"Despite everything that had happened, the question almost drew a smile from me."I've been accused of trafficking illegal goods today, Mom.""And starving yourself won't improve your defense."She brushed past me before I could respond, carrying
Last Updated: 2026-07-10
Chapter: Chapter 64Samantha's POVRyan disappeared into his study without another word. I waited a moment before following him. The door was already open.He had spread several files across the large mahogany desk. There were shipping manifests, inspection reports, invoices and logistics summaries everywhere, covering nearly every inch of the polished surface. Another monitor displayed live market data, where Anderson Corporation's stock continued to fluctuate by the second.Ryan didn't acknowledge my presence immediately. Instead, he was reading through one of the manifests with complete concentration, making notes in the margins as though the world outside that room wasn't threatening to pull his company apart.I stood quietly for a few seconds, watching him work. For someone whose corporation had just become the center of a growing scandal, he was remarkably composed. He did not look like he was ignoring the crisis. It looked more like he was stepping into it, fully aware. I finally broke the silenc
Last Updated: 2026-07-06
Chapter: Chapter 63Author's POVThe room remained dim despite the expensive chandelier hanging overhead. Its golden light barely reached the far corners, leaving sections of the room swallowed by darkness. The busy city was shut out beyond the windows by thick curtains.The older man stood beside the window with one hand clasped behind his back. He had not touched the wine poured for him as his attention rested on the city below. There was a soft knock on the door to the room."Come in."The subordinate entered immediately."The secretary has reported." The older man did not turn."And?""Mr. Leigh suspects nothing."A slow smile appeared on his face."I expected as much.""The dock operation failed. The Andersons discovered the shipment.""They were supposed to."The younger man frowned. "They were?" The older man finally turned."You still think the container was meant to remain hidden.""It wasn't?" The younger man asked, confused. "No.""Hidden evidence has no value." He walked casually toward the
Last Updated: 2026-07-05
Chapter: Chapter 62Author’s POVRyan searched her face, studying every flicker of emotion that crossed it. He wanted to believe her. The strange part was that a part of him already did, and it wasn't because of her words. Anyone could say the right thing when circumstances demanded it.It was because Samantha rarely offered reassurance she didn't intend to keep."Then stop shutting me out," he said quietly.Samantha lowered her eyes for a brief moment before looking back at him. The firmness she had worn since walking into the house softened ever so slightly, revealing a hint of exhaustion she could no longer hide."I've been doing this alone for too long," she admitted. "Trust doesn't come naturally anymore."Ryan gave a faint nod. "Neither does silence."A corner of her lips lifted, though the smile never quite reached her eyes."I suppose we have that in common."For a moment, neither of them spoke.The tension between them had changed. It no longer carried the sharp edge of suspicion. Instead, it se
Last Updated: 2026-07-04
Chapter: Chapter 61Author’s POVThe container door remained open yet no one dared to move closer. In a moment, Ryan stepped forward. Almost immediately, the metallic scent hit first. It was faint, but present. The scent was not strong enough to overwhelm, but the expression on everyone’s face showed it did more than enough to unsettle.His eyes adjusted to the dim interior, and then he saw it. It was not cargo nor anything that belonged to a legitimate shipment.He could see crates, sealed and unmarked. One of them had already been forced open. Inside were stacks of tightly wrapped packages, each identical in size, carefully concealed beneath a layer of industrial lining that had been sliced through in haste.Philip exhaled quietly beside him. “That’s not ours.”Ryan didn’t respond. Instead, he reached forward, pulling the lining back further, and getting a sharp tingle on his hand. His expression hardened, not from surprise, but from confirmation.“They didn’t just want to disrupt our activities,” Phil
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
MAGICAL
MAGICAL
(Everything about us... is magical.)
Melanie Spears thought she was an ordinary high school girl until she learned she wasn’t. Dragged into a hidden realm where magic rules and royal blood matters, she’s faced with choices no teenager should ever make. Torn between homework and hidden powers, a mysterious stranger guides her toward a destiny she never asked for.
As she steps into her royal role, Melanie discovers perks she never imagined, and dangers that could destroy everything she loves. With supernatural forces stirring in both her world and the human realm, she’ll have to be braver than she’s ever been.
School assignments clash with forbidden secrets. Friendships are tested. Emotions run wild and so does her magic. When she hears the word “danger,” it’s not a warning. It’s a prophecy.
Can she balance teenage life and a destiny she didn’t ask for?
Excerpt from the story: "Melanie, can you please stay back?"
"What do you mean?"
"Can you not go to school today? Stay at home, please." She pleaded with glassy eyes. I pulled her into an embrace.
"Can you tell me why you don't want me to leave?" "Danger." she whispered.
"I wouldn't have wished for the latter. I should have just maintained the first prayer. All because what I saw...was going to be the end of me, what I saw was terrifying. It was death!"
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Chapter: EPILOGUEEPILOGUE<<MELANIE>>I breathed a heavy sigh of relief as I handed over the mic to Kate, who hurriedly passed me a bottle of water.“Thank you,” I muttered. I opened the bottle and drank from it.“You are all sweaty!” Kate frowned. “But you were definitely great back there.” She squeaked happily. I shook my head negatively with a smile on my face. Dramatic Kate!“She’s definitely not as open to me as she is to you.” I turned when I heard that voice.“Suzy!” I squealed as I ran to her. Her arms were wide open already, calling me for an embrace.“Girl, you were great out there on that stage.” She kissed my cheeks. “I almost couldn’t recognize you.” I laughed at her flattering. “All thanks to you and the staff.” She smiled. “And where’s John?” I asked as I looked behind her to see if he was with her.“He didn’t…” Suzy tried to answer.“Over here, sweetheart.” I saw John waved at me. “Hey,” I moved away from Suzy to meet
Last Updated: 2021-05-22
Chapter: Chapter 72I fell on my knees as I struggled to breathe. I truly felt life getting drained out of me. I couldn’t breathe and I could see my hands getting dark. It all felt as though something was eating me up.I glanced at Melanie and she had that proud look on her face that showed how pleased she was to have deceived me. I was a complete fool to think she had regained her senses.The dark tissue was spreading on and on from my palms to my arms. Melanie wasn’t herself anymore and that was a sure fact. But regardless of any other thing, this might be the last time I see my best friend, the Melanie I love and not the one in front of me.With this in mind, despite the evil glare she had on her face and my lack of strength, I summoned every last bit of the strength in me. I held her hands in mine. They felt extremely hot.She arched her brows at me.“I can see you’re a strong one.” She smirked. “You…” I cut her off.“I love you.”She instantly froze.For a moment,
Last Updated: 2021-05-15
Chapter: Chapter 7172Melanie’s POV“Stab yourself.”She smirked.“Wh- what?” I stuttered in disbelief.“That’s the only way.” She shrugged. “You have to spill blood.”I scoffed.“Are you kidding me right now?”“No,” she smiled. “Are you ready to cross that boundary?”“Why in the world would she need to stab herself?” Steve frowned.“That’s the only thing that can stop this. You need no further explanation. Are you willing to do it to save your people?” she stared intently at me. “Both the humans and the supernatural.”I sighed as I ran my fingers through my hair. I definitely didn’t expect this. To save everyone completely, I’d make the sacrifice.I heard loud screams which made me turn abruptly. I watched wide-eyed as buildings came crashing down. People began to run out of their houses.However, before they could go far, most of them got hit by flying bricks. I glanced at the source of the turmoil.The dragon was con
Last Updated: 2021-05-10
Chapter: Chapter 70Melanie’s POVI pulled up the knife and steadied myself to stand to my feet. Releasing a shaky breath, I began to walk over to the rest of the family as I kept the knife safe in my pocket.Sage was gone. Everyone has been set free from his evil clutches and his destructive ambitions.Walking absentmindedly, I almost lost my balance when I stumbled on something. I averted my gaze from the space and glanced at what made me stumbled. I realized it was Janet’s lifeless body.The tears I never knew I had pent-up flooded my face as I stared at the lifeless body of the girl I called my friend. I sobbed uncontrollably as I fell to her side. Lifting up her cold hands, I pulled her into an embrace.She might have betrayed me but she was once my friend. And she will ever be!“I’m sorry,” I whispered. My body trembled slightly as the feelings I bottled up all burst out with my tears.No matter wha
Last Updated: 2021-04-30
Chapter: Chapter 69Melanie's POV"Don't you dare!" I growled when I saw Clara's high hand. In her hand was the supposed sacred knife - that, I recognized.Clara turned to me with surprise evident on her face. But sad for her, 'cause as soon as she turned, she was struck by an electrifying ray that emitted from my hands. She was sent flying across the room.She let out a loud scream when her back came in contact with the furnitures. Crashing sounds filled the atmosphere.I moved closer to her with the unending ray and she got pinned to the tiled floor. I didn't want her to stand up.When I was sure she was trapped and unable to move, I hurriedly traipsed over to Daisy. I pulled her up from the floor and shook her without much force."Daisy?"Her eyes opened slightly before they went close.Her body went cold immediately. I instantly became furious.Clara should pay for this. I don't care if I don't get to kno
Last Updated: 2021-03-31
Chapter: Chapter 68Megan's POV"Oh my God! Melanie?" I called in surprise. My eyes watered as they got themselves fixed on my dear daughter.I was so excited to see her here. Even though I didn't know when she got discharged and how she got here, I was still very much glad she was right here in front of my eyes.But before we could go about the mother daughter reunion, Sage spoke up."Well... well... well," he began, saying those words in a music like format. "Look who we have here. I didn't think you'd be up after all we got them to do to you." He stated.No wonder! I kind of knew Sage was the mastermind of all that happened with Melanie. But it was hard to ascertain that fact since he got his job done without any trace.Melanie walked away from me as I teleported over to the rest of my team. The look on Steve's face showed he couldn't be more glad."Nice to finally meet you again," Melanie greeted Sage scornfully. She folded her
Last Updated: 2021-03-30
Royally Betrothed
Royalty has never been a choice for Princess Amelia Anastasia Ferdinand. On the night of her nineteenth birthday, she learns that the future she dreamed of has already been decided. Bound by an ancient royal agreement, she is forced to marry Prince Andrew Harrison Brown of Dustrich, a cold and distant heir who wants nothing to do with a bride chosen for him.
Thrown into a kingdom that is not her own, Amelia struggles to earn the acceptance of her new family while enduring a husband who keeps his heart firmly out of reach. Yet the deeper she settles into palace life, the more she realizes that her marriage is built on secrets no one is willing to reveal.
When another prince enters her life, offering the kindness and understanding she has longed for, Amelia finds herself torn between the life she wishes she had and the vows she never chose.
But some marriages are not born of politics alone. Some are forged by fate... and a centuries-old secret that could change not only two lives, but the future of two kingdoms.
As hidden truths begin to surface, Amelia must decide whether to follow her heart or embrace the destiny that has been waiting for her since birth.
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Chapter: Chapter 6As the morning brightness shone through the windows into Amelia’s room, it was her cue to finally sit up. She squinted and let out a sigh. On a close look, one would notice that her eyes were a little puffy as she barely slept all through the night.The events that happened the previous day had continuously played out in her mind. She wondered what the two princesses meant when they said Andrew never lets the one he loves out of his sight. She wondered if that meant he had someone he loved before she was chosen for him… if that meant she would never mean anything to hm.She would shake her head slightly at intervals in an attempt to evade the thoughts from her mind. This she did till she eventually made a resolve.“I will not be disturbed by those princesses.” “Are you awake, my lady?” A voice asked from the other side of the door.“Come in.” Amelia muttered and a proof it was loud enough was Helen pushing the door open the next minute.“Goo
Last Updated: 2024-12-27
Chapter: Chapter 5The next morning, Amelia woke up as early as she could to get ready for the day. She had no idea how her first day at Dustrich would be but she knew she had to be prepared for it. Clad in a blue royal dress, she checked her appearance in the mirror and decided to let down her tied hair. It was still dark outside so she went back to lie on the queen sized bed. One thing Amelia was thankful for was the fact that the queen didn’t ask her to share a room with Prince Andrew and seeing how everything in her supposed room had a feminine look; she instantly knew it had been prepared beforehand for her. As she stared off into nothing, Amelia didn’t realize how fast the dark night disappeared and how long she had stayed on her bed, allowing her mind to ponder on a lot of things, until she heard a knock on her door.Startled by the unexpected intrusion, she jumped out of her bed. “My lady, it’s me.” Someone said from the other side of the door and Amelia recognized the voice to be Helen’s.
Last Updated: 2022-12-09
Chapter: Chapter 4Amelia had managed to take her mind off her anxiousness with the help of her book. She was so engrossed in it that she was barely aware of the situation around her and how long she had been glued to the book. Her stomach grumbled in objection to the unfair treatment, bringing it to her notice that she didn’t have breakfast. She looked out of her window to realize it was noon.She had thought she’d go to the kitchen to get something that interests her and eat but with her mother’s visit and her dedication to the book; she forgot her plans to eat.Hearing her stomach rumbled the second time; Amelia dropped the book and stood up from her bed. She stretched and tried to fix her dress, ready to head out to get herself something to eat. Helen wasn’t back yet and the other maid was nowhere close to her room when she checked earlier. All she could see was a deserted pathway. Well, except for the few guards she saw at the far end of the hallway, there was no maid around. Hence, her only optio
Last Updated: 2022-07-23
Chapter: Chapter 3The next day, before any maid could get to Amelia’s room to help her run her bath, she had done all that there is to be done. However, by the time she exited the bathroom, her dress had been laid out on the bed.“Your highness, if I may.” She looked up to see who the unfamiliar voice belongs to and she saw a maid she could not recognize, standing at the centre of her room with her head bowed. Amelia moved closer to the maid and eyed her.“Where’s Helen?” Helen was the maidservant that had been assigned to take care of Amelia’s basic needs like getting her dressed and setting up her meal table, among others. "Her Majesty, the Queen summoned her.” The princess nodded. After helping her get dressed in a white royal robe trimmed with gold, a dress that had been picked earlier from her unique royal attires, the maid also pulled her hair back in a braid and then fixed her hair ornament.“Thank you.” Amelia said as she stood up from the seat she sat on. Leaving the dressing table behind,
Last Updated: 2022-07-05
Chapter: Chapter 2"Lia, my dear, I'm sorry but there's nothing we can do about this." Queen Alyssa wiped the tears that threatened to fall. She had been on her daughter’s neck after the birthday night, trying to appease her and get her to agree to their plans. Princess Amelia was having none of it though. “How do you expect me to get married to someone I’ve never met?” Amelia just could not wrap her head around it. “Tell me! How do you?” she asked, a shaky breath that had effortlessly suppressed her rising rage escaped through her mouth. “Amelia, do not forget I never met your father before I got married to him. Our wedding day was, in fact, the first day we met.” Queen Alyssa answered.Amelia looked away from her mother. Her parents’ case was different. They are in love! Wiping off her tears, she fixed her gaze on her mother who looked at her with a smile. “Look at us now, dear!” The queen exclaimed with her comforting smile, one that comforts the young princess anytime she needed it.But this tim
Last Updated: 2022-06-24
Chapter: Chapter 1"Mother, what do you mean? How do you expect me to get married all of a sudden?"A young lady dressed in a simple yet flowing white gown, that seemed to be a nightdress, could be seen talking to an older lady. The girl struggled to keep her emotions at bay and not yell. The older lady looked on as the girl paced, her gown’s train trailing behind her. The lady was bewildered at the unexpected news she had received. Why would she not?She recently turned twenty and had her birthday celebration in all excitement yet she got the shock of her life that same night.Three days ago, she was so elated about turning twenty and how her celebration would be that she didn’t give anything a chance to get on her nerves. Not even when a clumsy maidservant bumped into her and poured tea on her dress. “I’m sorry, princess Amelia.” The maidservant fell to her knees. “Forgive me, your highness.”Despite the fact that the lady, known to be Princess Amelia, said she was fine, the maidservant continued to
Last Updated: 2022-06-24
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