Chapter: CHAPTER 63 — The Line Crossed
~ ALISTAIR ~The meeting dragged longer than it should’ve, but the moment it ended, I loosened my tie and exhaled sharply from sheer fatigue and annoyance.I could already feel the dull throb behind my temples—another day wasted arguing with greedy people who cared more about profits than vision.Rachel intercepted me the moment I stepped out of the boardroom.“Sir,” she began cautiously, “Mrs. Montgomery dropped by earlier.”I paused mid-step. “Isla?”“Yes, sir. She said she wanted to see you but left a few minutes later. I told her you were in a meeting.”A strange weight settled in my chest. “Did she say anything else?”Rachel shook her head. “No, sir. She just thanked me and left.”I didn’t reply. I just nodded once and kept walking toward my office, my mind spinning faster. Isla came here? For what? When she didn’t call, or even wait for me?When I pushed open my office door, the answer hit me like a blow.Emery sat on the couch, legs crossed, flipping through one of my business
Última actualización: 2025-11-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 62 — The Woman In The Photograph
~ ISLA ~The rhythmic hum of the train filled the quiet cabin, a soft reminder that I was leaving the city behind.Rows of trees blurred past the window, their autumn leaves scattering like faint memories I was still holding onto.On the seat beside me rested a small box of red velvet cake and a neatly wrapped present—Grandma’s favorite scarf and a small photo frame I found at the store earlier.I couldn’t wait to see her face light up once I told her about my residency at the hospital.The air felt lighter as I thought of Lambertville—the slow streets, the familiar scent of bread from Mrs. Cooper’s bakery, and the sound of the river just behind Grandma’s house.It had always been my safe place, and today, I needed that peace more than ever.But just as I started to relax, my phone buzzed on the tray table.I unlocked it absentmindedly—and froze in that instant.It was a message from Liana. An image popped up first, making my chest constrict.In the photo, Alistair was holding Emery b
Última actualización: 2025-11-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 61 — Caught In His Office
~ ISLA ~It was Friday afternoon—my last shift before the weekend.The entire hospital felt quieter than usual, the kind of calm that came after a long, chaotic week.I had just handed my patient’s chart to the nurse on duty when my phone buzzed inside my bag.I took it out, and once I saw the name flashing on the screen, a small smile touched my lips.“Grandma,” I greeted softly.Her voice came through warm and gentle—one that could always melt away exhaustion no matter how grown-up I thought I was.“Are you free tonight, darling?” she asked. “It’s my birthday. I made dinner—and all your favorite dishes too.”I slapped my forehead for forgetting my grandmother’s special day. How could I forget it was her 75th birthday today? I hadn’t even realized what date it was.My chest tightened with guilt. “Grandma, I’m so sorry. I completely forgot—”“Oh, hush,” she chuckled tenderly. “You can make it up to me by coming home. And bring your husband with you. I want to meet that man personally.
Última actualización: 2025-11-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 60 — The Beginning of War
~ ALISTAIR ~The surgery ended before dawn.It was long, brutal, and uncertain. But when the operating room doors finally opened, Isla came out with that quiet look of relief on her face. The elderly had made it through—barely.Grandma was then transferred straight to the ICU. Machines surrounded her frail body, their rhythmic beeping the only proof she was still here. As expected, she was comatose. The doctors said it might take time—or she might never open her eyes again.There was no other choice but to accept it—though a part of me still felt unbearably heavy.I may have never shown my softer side to anyone, but my grandmother was the most important person in my life.When the world turned its back on me, she was my strong pillar. I was often labeled the illegitimate Montgomery, but she made it official by registering me as her own son.And if you’re wondering why my father never married my mother instead… she was already pregnant with me when she caught him having an affair with
Última actualización: 2025-11-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 59 — The Diagnosis~ ISLA ~The rest of the night blurred into sirens, sterile lights, and the sound of hurried footsteps echoing against the hospital floors.Lady Margot was rushed into Northgate’s emergency wing, her frail body barely moving as the doctors and nurses wheeled her away.I followed without thinking—instinct, maybe. My chest felt heavy, my hands trembling even as I tried to stay composed.Dr. Ellis, Dr. Ramirez, and I immediately took charge. All three of us were often called the best surgeons and specialists Northgate had. But in that moment, none of those titles meant anything.Hours felt like seconds. Then minutes stretched into what felt like forever.The old lady underwent several tests, and when the results came out, I could barely breathe.Her CT scan showed a massive growth of cells—benign, yes—but it had already spread across most of her temporal lobe. And as we calculated how fast the tumor had developed, it was suffocating.Three months. That’s all it took for something so smal
Última actualización: 2025-10-31
Chapter: CHAPTER 58 — A Dinner Of Thorns ~ ISLA ~Crossing the mansion’s threshold, the housekeeper was already waiting by the foyer, his hands neatly clasped.“Master, Madam,” he greeted with a small bow. “Everyone is already in the dining room. This way, please.”Everyone?I followed Alistair quietly, the soft click of my heels echoing through the long corridor. The closer we got, the stronger the sound of faint conversation and clinking glass became.When the dining doors opened, my breath caught for a second.The long mahogany table gleamed under the golden lights, lined with fine silverware and crystal glasses. The old lady caught my attention first, sitting at the head of the table—regal and composed, her posture alone commanded silence. Her silver hair was pinned neatly, her expression stern… until her eyes landed on me and Alistair.Her face softened almost instantly.“They’re here,” she said warmly, her voice echoing slightly in the spacious room.Alistair’s lips curved faintly as we approached her.“Happy birthday,
Última actualización: 2025-10-31
Fated to the Cold and Ruthless CEO
Alexander Harris has always been cold and indifferent—a ruthless CEO who values power over love. Haunted by a dark past and unable to bear a woman’s touch, he vowed never to fall for anyone.
Until he met Everette Carson.
From the moment their paths crossed, Everette challenged everything he believed in. When his grandmother threatened to give 15% of the company’s shares to his estranged father unless he marries, Alexander saw an opportunity. Everette’s fire, defiance, and beauty made her the perfect pawn for a marriage of convenience. Silencing his grandmother and putting Everette in her place? It was supposed to be the perfect plan.
But nothing about her was ever simple.
The more time he spent with her, the harder it became to keep his walls up. Everette’s warmth began to melt the ice around his heart—awakening memories of a mysterious girl from his past—the only soul who had ever touched his own. When the truth of their first meeting comes to light, Alexander realizes their bond was never coincidence. It was fate.
Just as love begins to take root, long-buried secrets resurface. Dangerous enemies rise. And betrayal strikes from within.
When Everette finally walked away to protect them both, Alexander broke—his desperation unraveling as he threatened to end his life.
“Evie… if you walk away today, you will never have the chance to see me again in this life.”
But she didn’t stop walking.
The gunshot echoed across the runway.
And nothing was ever the same again.
Now, with everything on the line, fate brings them back together one last time. Will love be enough to heal what was broken, or are they destined to fall apart… all over again?
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Chapter: Chapter 180- A New Beginning Victor's burial was held on a quiet hill just outside the city. The entire Harris family was present. Though he had walked a dark path, Victor was still Alex and Jaxon’s half-brother—and his memory was honored with quiet reverence.Eve stood beside Alex as they lowered the casket into the earth. She felt his hand grip hers tightly, as if anchoring himself to the present while mourning the past. There were no words spoken, just the soft sound of the wind and the occasional sniffle.Old Lady Margaret laid a white rose atop the grave. “May peace find you,” she whispered.A week later after Victor's burial, Alex made a decision that sent waves across York State—he stepped down from his role as CEO of Galaxy Empire Group. The news shocked shareholders and the entire business world. Jaxon, initially resistant, eventually took over the throne his twin brother had carried for so long.“I’ll never fill your shoes,” Jaxon said.“You’re not meant to,” Alex replied with a quiet ease. “You’ll d
Última actualización: 2025-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 179- After The StormOn the rescue vessel...Eve was already rescued by Earl and Rupert—their ship was already near Caroline's, but just as Rupert dispatched the reinforcement team, the cargo ship exploded—leaving only a hell-like wreckage. The ship was completely blown apart.And Eve watched how it blasted in horror. Her knees gave out witnessing as the ship exploded beyond recognition.She clutched her stomach as tears spilled down her cheeks.Her husband was still there! And so was Jaxon and John.“No… Alex!” she screamed—but her voice was lost in the roar.Her head spun—and everything went dark. She couldn't take the pressure anymore.She fainted, falling limp in Earl’s arms.___Eve woke up in an all-white surrounding, and the smell of disinfectant was the first thing that greeted her. Then came the soft beeping of a heart monitor—and she immediately guessed she was in the hospital.Her eyes were still closed—groggy—but she clearly remembered the explosion of the ship last night.And Alex…Her heart
Última actualización: 2025-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 178- One Last Breath Eve slowly opened her eyes—only to find herself in a dark room. Her head was still fuzzy from the residue of the medicine she had inhaled yesterday.The last thing she remembered, she was having a meal in her suite when she heard someone knocking outside. And when she opened the door, she was knocked out.Her body still ached from her struggle to break free. When her mind finally cleared, her hands immediately flew to her belly.Her child!Fortunately, she didn’t feel anything wrong inside or any pain in her lower abdomen. Her baby was safe.She tried to sit up and scanned her eyes around the whole area—hoping to find some light. But there was nothing out there, only endless darkness.She slowly stood up and walked through the darkness like someone blind, until her hands found a cold metal wall.Where was she?A sudden, bone-chilling coldness crept into her heart. She could hear the faint sound of a whirring engine and the waves of the ocean. If she wasn’t mistaken, she was on a ship.
Última actualización: 2025-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 177- No One Leaves Alive The air blowing at Blackwater Pier was biting and cold—carrying the strong smell of saltwater.Alex stood there alone, the wind brushing past him as waves hit the docks with steady rhythm. His eyes locked on the dark sea ahead.Somewhere out there, Eve was waiting.Somewhere on a ship that shouldn’t even be there, boarded by the last person he ever wanted to see again—Caroline.Earlier that day, everything had already moved into motion. Daniel had successfully breached their surveillance. The system wasn’t easy to crack, but he got in and found the exact position of the ship. It was a disguised cargo vessel, voyaging back to Finnland. It looked ordinary from a distance, but Daniel’s intel told a different story.It was one of Victor's cargo ships that carried their illegal shipments back and forth. In Daniel's estimation, there must be thirty armed men patrolling it day and night, aside from the ship's crew.Caroline wasn’t playing games this time. She had been plotting this for a whi
Última actualización: 2025-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 176- To Save Her Life Alex’s grip on his phone tightened at the sound of that venomous voice on the other end. The device pressed against his ear nearly cracked from the pressure.“Caroline…” he said firmly through clenched teeth.A soft, mocking laugh filled the line.“I’m glad you still remember me, my dear stepson.”Alex signaled to Daniel to trace the call, but Caroline was a step ahead.“Don’t bother tracking this call. Even if you had the top hacker in the world, you still wouldn’t find my location,” she said with dripping sarcasm.Alex nearly exploded.“Caroline… if you so much as touch a strand of Evie’s hair, I swear I’ll kill you. This time, I’ll make sure you burn to ashes.”Caroline laughed again—crisp, cruel, and echoing through the line.“Oh Alex, do you think I’m scared of your little threat?” She laughed once more.“I’ve been through hell. I’m not afraid to die. But how about you? Are you ready to exchange your life for the woman you love?”It was an ultimatum.Alex’s fists cracked from how
Última actualización: 2025-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 175- The War Wasn't Over The moment Victor’s last breath left him and he finally said his last goodbye of acknowledgment, Alex stood beside his brother's dead body in silence for a little while once more—letting the chaos around him dull into a blur.But that quiet didn’t last.He still had to locate wherever his wife had been hidden.Medics had already been evacuating the other guests trapped underground, as well as the dead bodies of Victor's men. When Victor's men’s bodies were already taken away, Alex also followed out of the atrium with Daniel flanking his side.Rupert and John were already outside and talking to the police. When John spotted him, he immediately relayed that the rest of the men had already been dispatched. Without wasting a moment, he gave a single command—short, sharp, and urgent.“Search the Phoenix Hotel. Every floor, every locked room, every goddamn corner. Eve was held there. He said it himself.”John immediately followed and took the lead without another word, while Daniel stayed b
Última actualización: 2025-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 69- Nothing Left To Save All eyes turned to the source of the voice.Aurora blinked in surprise.“Julian?”He stood by the door, holding a basket of fruit and a bouquet of white lilies. His gaze fell on her worn-down, pale appearance as she sat weakly on the bed.Then his sharp gaze shifted back to Natalie, his expression turning dim.The moment of silence stretched on.But Natalie broke it with her scornful scoff.“Oh, great. Now it's the young master of the Collins family,” she smirked, then turned back to Aurora. "You know what Aurora, I really admire how you easily seduce men.”Julian’s expression turned cold as he looked over Natalie.“I would’ve asked if I'm exactly facing the real Ms. Smith, as the person I'm talking right now is completely the opposite,” Julian
Última actualización: 2025-08-11
Chapter: Chapter 68- Grief and Poison Morning didn’t arrive in golden streaks or gentle warmth.It came with sterile light seeping through half-closed blinds, bathing Aurora’s skin and creating a halo.Her body felt anchored to the bed—not by pain or sedation, but by something heavier, like her soul was still trying to return to her.Her hand was warm.That’s what she noticed first.When her eyes finally opened, the first thing she saw was Grayson.He looked like he hadn’t moved from his seat in a long time.He sat by her bedside with his fingers still wrapped around hers, head slightly bowed, while his other hand rested on his knee. He looked nothing like the Grayson Moore the world knew—the cold, untouchable billionaire with steel in his veins.No, the man beside her looked... wrecked.His jaw was unshaven. His eyes were shadowed and swollen from lack of sleep. His suit was wrinkled, his tie loosened, and his shoulders were hunched like the weight of the world had finally become too much to bear.He had been there. The
Última actualización: 2025-08-10
Chapter: Chapter 67 – Wrath of a Broken ManGrayson stormed down the hospital hallway like a king of execution—ready to punish the one who dared to cross him. His fists were clenched the entire time, jaw firmly locked, and his entire body was burning with one single need—To see the woman who had pushed the timid Aurora over the edge.The moment he reached the door to Natalie’s private suite, he didn’t hesitate or even bother to knock. He shoved it open so hard that the hinges groaned sharply.Natalie sat on the bed with her legs dangling over the edge, scrolling through her phone as if nothing had happened.As if the blood staining the halls of his life didn’t matter.She looked up, startled by the harsh sound. But her eyes lit up as she quickly set her phone aside and rose.“Grayson,” she called out, soft and trembling—putting on the same pitiful expression she always used when trying to win him over. “You came to see me..”She took a step forward, reaching out as if throwing herself into his arms like she always did.But she
Última actualización: 2025-08-03
Chapter: Chapter 66- The Day He Almost Lost Her A phone call came just as Grayson was about to shut everything off. He had been standing by the window of his office for what felt like hours, lost in thought, and trying to steady the war inside his chest.When his phone buzzed again, he didn’t bother checking the screen at first. He was ready to silence it altogether.But the name that flashed on the screen made him curious.The call was from Edith.He answered it subconsciously. “What’s the matter?”Edith's voice cracked on the other end. Shaking and barely coherent.“Sir—it’s Aurora. She fell… down the staircase. There was a fight. I—she’s unconscious. There’s so much blood… I don’t know if she’s—”Grayson didn’t hear the rest. His heart had stopped beating the second Edith said Aurora's name.He didn’t ask further questions. Didn’t even have time to grab his coat. He left the office in a blur, and hurried himself to the underground parking.A dreadful thought flashed through his mind.No.. Not her.The ride to the hospital was a
Última actualización: 2025-07-28
Chapter: Chapter 65- The Confrontation That Ended In Blood The silence in the estate was deceptive.Aurora could feel the weight of it pressing down on her as she wandered the hallway near the east wing, where sunlight slanted softly through the open space of the big terrace—painting everything in a golden hue that felt too gentle for what was coming.She hadn’t eaten anything since morning. Her thoughts were too tangled to allow her appetite room.Natalie’s return had shaken her more than she wanted to admit. And though Grayson had barely said a word to her since, his silence was a language she’d come to understand. But last night—the things he said…Her fingers curled over the edge of the railings of the balcony, knuckles turning pale. She couldn’t pretend those moments didn’t happen. And yet this morning, he’d walked Natalie back to her room like nothing had changed.Aurora bit down hard on her lip.She didn’t want to be angry. But she was.She didn’t want to feel jealous. But she did.And she hated that all of this was making her fall f
Última actualización: 2025-07-22
Chapter: Chapter 64- Too Deep To Escape The door shut behind Grayson with a thud, but the echo followed him all the way down the hallway.He didn’t look back.Because if he did, he might see Natalie’s face again—shocked and speechless.And he couldn’t afford to feel sorry for her right now.No matter what, she had been his fiancée for a long time. But he had made his decision.He got into his car in silence and drove straight to the city, his grip on the steering wheel was too tight the entire ride. His mind wasn’t blank—it was chaotic. A thousand thoughts circling with no order, no beginning, no end.By the time he stepped into his private office at Sunnydale's headquarters, the silence that greeted him was both a relief and a curse.He tossed his coat onto the couch and yanked his tie loose, the tension in his chest refusing to fade.The breakup had been long overdue—but that didn’t make it any easier.Eight years. Eight years of shared history. Of expectation. Of being told what kind of man he was supposed to be—and what
Última actualización: 2025-07-12
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