Chapter: Chapter 69: Love isn't EnoughI flinch at the loud sound of the gun. My eyes squeezed shut, my body quivers non-stop. My heart skips a beat as Kristen's body falls lifeless with a sickening thud. Slowly, I open my eyes, my brows furrowing as fear washes over me. Kristen is dead, blood oozing out of his forehead. I swallow hard. “He was a bother; you don't need someone like him,” Luke says, wiping his hands and tossing the gun aside. He comes in front of me and crouches. I'm shaking with fear as I stare down at him. I gulp again, my eyes frantically searching his. “Y..you killed him” I stutter, my voice hoarse. Will he kill me too? Does he know that I found out about his secrets? Will he kill me the way he had Gabbie killed? My mind races with thoughts, and my body trembles non-stop. I recoil as Luke reaches out to caress my cheek. His eyes seem lost, his voice airy as he says, “I can't have everything he has, I'll just take you,” he says, ignoring my question. My mind remains on Kristen, my body recovering f
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Chapter: Chapter 68: I guess I was wrongMy eyes sweep past Kendrick and three other men, my eyes locking onto the big projector screen. I feel a pang in my chest. “Elodie,” I hear Kendrick call out to me, but his voice is muffled and distant in my head. I don't even want to look at him as I stand face-to-face with the large screen. Charlotte's image stares back at me, and the room starts to spin.What had John said again? Kendrick is looking for someone, and it's been going on for a while. On the screen next to Charlotte's image is a radar, accompanied by many other materials around the room. Then it hits me, and it feels like I've been punched in the gut. It's not Luke Kendrick has been searching for; it's Charlotte. I feel my heart clench in my chest, my body searing with internal misery. How was I so stupid? My eyes trail down to the table with papers scattered like autumn leaves on it. I slowly approach the table, my mind tuning out Kendrick's voice as he calls out to me repeatedly. I pick the papers up, my eyes s
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Chapter: Chapter 67: ELODIE'S POVIf Charlotte really is Camila, and her death was a fake, does it mean Luke purposefully had it all planned knowing well enough Kendrick would go crazy because of it? His sudden travel to God knows where, is this his way of escaping the consequences of his actions? I lean back, multiple questions running through my mind at once as I stare down at Gabbie's letter. Even though some part of me wants to believe that Luke is innocent, a bigger part of me doubts it.Nevertheless, today I'm going to uncover the truth. If Gabbie truly is dead, then Luke is as monstrous as his deeds. I avert my eyes outside the car's window, my expression dull. So this is York town….. “Kael” I call out suddenly, my eyes fixed outside the window. “Ma'am” Kael answers. I pause a little, weighing the pros and cons. I don't wish for Gabbie to be dead, but if she is, I can't visit her home uninvited and empty-handed. I finally respond “If there are any flower shops nearby, I'd like to buy a bouquet” Minutes aft
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Chapter: Chapter 66: The third person is….Kendrick remains speechless, unsure how to respond. His lips are slightly parted, Elodie's voice echoing again and again in his head. Elodie retrieves her hand from his, feeling insecure as his response is a stunned silence. Kendrick opens his mouth to speak, but Eugene suddenly enters the scene. His face apologetic, he says “Sorry to interrupt you two love birds, but” he looks at Kendrick “Kendrick, we have a problem” Eugene leads them both down to the cabin far from the party. Inside, they meet Mayor Harrison and some of his escorts, and the cops. Elodie and Kendrick are both puzzled as they step in. “Mr Holland” one of the cops greets with a stern voice. Kendrick responds in the same manner, “What's this about?” The cop answers calmly “Sir, we'd like you to come with us to the station for questioning” “What?” Elodie's eyes widen with a mix of shock and confusion. Wait, why!??Kendrick remains calm and collected, with no signs of change in his voice or expression. “Why?” The
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Chapter: Chapter 65: I think I love youAs Elodie reaches home, she manages a calm facade until she locks the bedroom door behind her. Finally, alone, she lets out a shriek, freeing her mind. Her face curls up, memories swirling inside her head. Unable to contain the emotions, she grins cheekily from ear to ear, her cheeks burning red. After a short twirl around the room, she dives underneath the sheets, wrapping herself up like a burrito. They kissed! Again! Only this time, it was more passionate, filled with whispers of love and muffled moans. Her heart was pounding hard, she felt so alive. This is it! Note to self: Kendrick is sexually attracted to her and cannot resist when she kisses him. As the memories replay themselves in Elodie's mind, her smiles slowly start to fade as Luke's face comes in. Her shoulders drop. She didn't even have the time to ask where he planned on traveling to. It's good tho, he needs some time away from this house. Speaking of which, Gabbie never returned with any message. Did she succeed
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Chapter: Chapter 64: Breath, Elodie, breath Elodie takes a step back, Luke's features coming into view. He's dressed in a caramel-colored suit, topped with a waistcoat and tucked into a pair of neatly pressed trousers. His bedhead brown hair is roughly swept to the side, giving him a cool but professional look. His brown eyes search for Elodie's in question. Still as handsome as ever, Elodie remarks inwardly. She responds “Ah, well, I came to see you. I want to talk over lunch” Talk about what? For a fleeting moment, Luke's face turns into a slight frown, but he quickly changes his expression, raising an eyebrow “Talk? What's wrong?” He asks. “Nothing much. Are you too busy?” “No,” Luke responds almost immediately. He can't refuse her, he doesn't want to. He'll just have to remind himself to be careful, Elodie can be very observant. “So, tell me, how have you been?” Elodie asks, seconds after they take their seat in the cafe next to the company. Luke throws her an incredulous stare “Is this what you want to talk about?”
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Chapter: Chapter 204KILLIAN'S POV"Run back to whatever hole you crawled out from Scarlett," I said to her without paying her much attention. Alex's dead body was still here and I was already devastated by the sight of her lifeless body."You bastard, you should be the one to crawl into your hole," She said in full confidence thinking that was a better comeback. "Killian do you have any last words?" Jack asked. These people are fueled with so much audacity. "I'm not dying today Jack," I said as he charged at me.There was something about how Jack fought. It was quite unusual and different from his normal technique. It was as if he was"I can see that you are having a hard time keeping up with my attacks," Jack said as he continued to strike me."You wish, I'm just getting warmed up," I said not admitting it because I didn't want his ego high.I continued my attacks on him and he didn't give me a good opening for attack. Scarlett came behind me and I saw her with a mini dagger. This bitch, What's she tryi
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Chapter: Chapter 203RUFUS'S POVI ignored Mabel and commanded my men to follow me as we made our way to Manor. After hours of traveling, we weren't that far from Manor any longer as we took a shorter route to meet up with the fight. We were meant to take longer but the bitch escaped, I got a mess from the men I put in charge of her. Having her captive would have given me an upper hand but the idiots I sent on the mission didn't deliver.Mabel didn't speak to me throughout the rest of our trip as I shunned her. The stupid brat tried preaching love to me. I don't care about anything else except getting my title as the protector and ruler of all four realms and I won't stop until I achieve it. "King Rufus, are there any changes to our plan?" Jordan asked as he was aware that Valeria had escaped. "No, we are sticking with the original plan still, with or without her in our custody. I wanted to spite them by having her and maneuver my way into victory but that bitch beat me to it.Bandits didn't disturb us in
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Chapter: Chapter 202VALERIA'S POVI pretended like I was unconscious as they carried me away. "There's been a war proposal between the princess's pack and that of Manor," one of the men said. "Yes, and do you know the most interesting thing, the princess pack thinks that it's Killian who kidnapped her. They don't, it's us so currently they are going all out at each other," The other responded saying. Then I realized that it wasn't Killian who requested my abduction. The way they dropped Ryan off was so strange as they didn't bother to just end his life as he was already greatly injured. Maybe they wanted him to struggle and bleed to death. So if it isn't Killian who took me, who then? I asked myself but no one came to mind. I didn't have time to find out who the person was as my people were currently at war and I needed to be there. So I had no time to waste anymore and I needed to act fast.The men stopped and it was my perfect opportunity to escape. I chanted a few spells to loosen up my ropes and then
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Chapter: Chapter 201JACK'S POV.I felt somewhat pumped with energy for this fight and I'll try to use my ability to my advantage. I just have to hope that I don't experience spontaneous transformation without control as it has been reoccurring for the past week now.After a few days' journey, we got to Manor and we took the shorter route."Are we ready?" I asked everyone and they nodded. "None of you should dare die, else I'll kill you myself, to the princess," I said bringing out my sword and we all raised our sword to the air and charged into the Manor's gate.Some entrance guards tried to defend the gate and stop us from entering but we sliced through them, they were poor souls but they chose the wrong side too. More soldiers came from inside, hindering us from entering.Not relenting, I countered their attack. They saw me as a traitor who came back as they didn't know the true story. That didn't matter now as I had no time to explain myself. One of them managed to kick me off my horse and I would hav
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Chapter: Chapter 200JACK'S POVKillian has taken Valeria and the bastard dares to remain silent even after the king sent him a letter. Everything is set and soon we would be out to battle. He cannot escape it, not this time his end is here."Are we ready yet?" I asked Sigil."The king hasn't given us a go-ahead yet, he is asked to stay in his chambers until he is fully healed and he would want to join us in battle," Sigil said."We cannot wait, it's been five days since he sent the letter and Killian hasn't responded, we don't know what he could be doing to Valeria, so we should not tarry any longer," I said to Sigil."I completely agree with you Jack but the king's order,""I'll go speak with him now just to make preparations, I'm sure to come back with a positive response," I said heading to the king's chambers."Who's there?" The king asked as I entered."It's I, Jack," I responded as I moved closer to her bed, he didn't know I was the one earlier because he was lying facing upward and the door was qu
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Chapter: Chapter 199KILLIAN POVI wondered how the spell didn't work on my parents, but it didn't matter how long they were in prison."So does anyone have anything else to say?" I said to the people. "I'm all ears, anyone?" There was absolute silence and I loved the fear and terror I commanded."In the absence of none, everyone can go about their normal business," I said and they started leaving, including the elders."Sebastian," I called out looking around but could not find him. "Sebastian!" This time I called louder than the first time. Then I saw him coming from the hallway. "Yes Lord Killian," he responded, running towards me. "Where did you go?" I asked him."I'm sorry my lord, I went to quickly make use of my chamber pot," he answered and I gave him a look of disgust."Next time keep such information to yourself," I said. "Okay my Lord, my sincere apologies," he said."Keep it to yourself, have you assembled the men?""No my Lord, you said that I should gather everyone for the announcement first
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Chapter: Chapter 126Candace’s POVWhen Elias opened his eyes, I was holding his hand.The doctor said His recovery would be slow. Some days, he barely had the strength to speak, while on others, frustration got the better of him because his body refused to move as quickly as he wanted.I learned his medication schedule, which movements caused him pain, and the little signs that told me he was hurting even when he insisted he was fine.He learned that I wasn’t going anywhere.The first time he tried to sit up on his own, I nearly shouted at him. “You were shot, Elias. Stop acting like you’re indestructible.”He gave me a tired smile. “I missed you.”“You saw me yesterday.”“That was too long.”I rolled my eyes, but I couldn’t stop myself from smiling. After everything we had been through, having a normal moment with him felt almost strange.Jake was arrested and eventually began serving his sentence for what he had done. Annalise was arrested too.When I later heard that she had died from complications fo
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Chapter: Chapter 125Candace’s POVThe operating-room doors slammed shut behind Elias, and I stood there staring at them, unable to move.There was blood on my hands.His blood.I looked down at my palms again. They were still shaking. No matter how many times I rubbed them together, I could still feel the warmth of his blood against my skin.I could still feel the weight of him falling into my arms after the shot, the way his body had suddenly become heavy, the way his voice had disappeared when I needed to hear it most.“Candace.”My mother’s voice barely reached me.I looked up. Bridgette stood beside her, both of them watching me with tears in their eyes.“He’s going to be okay,” Bridgette said, though her voice cracked on the last word. “When they took him in, the doctor said they were going to do everything they could. That has to mean something.”I wanted to believe her.I couldn’t.The doors opened briefly as another member of the surgical team rushed inside, and my heart jumped so hard I almost s
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Chapter: Chapter 124Elias’s POVJake kept the weapon raised.Candace stood behind me, close enough that I could feel her trembling. I kept my eyes on Jake, careful not to make any sudden movement while the police shouted from outside the room.“Jake,” Candace said carefully, her voice unsteady but controlled. “Put it down.”His eyes stayed fixed on me. “You ruined everything we had. You ruined my family. You walked away from me, and then you came back and took her too. If you had stayed out of my life, none of this would’ve happened.”“This isn’t about me anymore,” I said.“It has always been about you.”Candace's mother must have been the one to call the police when she didn't pick up her call either, because I could hear her voice from outside.The police shouted again from outside, ordering him to drop the weapon. We were all on full display from the glass wall.Jake flinched at the command, but he didn’t lower it. His attention moved toward the doorway for a moment before settling back on me.Candace
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Chapter: Chapter 123Elias’s POVSomething was wrong.Candace was supposed to be gone by now. I had been waiting for her message for nearly twenty minutes. She was supposed to leave when Jake was distracted, and Bridgette was supposed to help her get out.Candace had promised she would contact me the moment she was outside, but there had been nothing.I called her, but the call went straight to voicemail. I tried again and got the same result.I grabbed my keys.By the time I reached the house, I was already preparing myself for the worst. I kept telling myself there had to be a reasonable explanation, but the longer she stayed silent, the harder it became to believe one existed.The front door was unlocked.I pushed it open and called her name, but there was no answer even though her bags were by the door. Then I heard Jake’s voice from the hallway.“You’re not leaving me for him.”I stopped.I moved toward the sound and saw Candace standing there with a purse over her shoulder. Jake was between her and
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Chapter: Chapter 122Candace’s POVI had one chance.My bag was already packed and hidden beneath the bed, exactly where my mother had told me to keep it until Jake was distracted enough for me to leave. I had only packed what I needed: a few clothes, my documents, my phone charger, and the things I couldn’t afford to lose.My mother had wanted me to leave immediately after our conversation, and for once, I hadn’t argued. Waiting for the wedding no longer made sense. The longer I stayed, the more opportunities Jake had to notice something was wrong.Bridgette was ready to help me get out, and Elias was waiting for me. The moment I reached him, I knew I wouldn’t have to figure everything out alone anymore. I just had to get through the door.Jake had been downstairs for most of the afternoon, moving between phone calls and wedding arrangements. He had been so focused on making sure everything was perfect that he barely noticed when I left the room.I waited until I heard him talking to someone in the hallw
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Chapter: Chapter 121Candace’s POV“Candace, why does this fit differently?”I stared at my reflection.My mother stood behind me, watching through the mirror. The dress was still half-pinned around my body, but neither of us was looking at it anymore.I swallowed.“I’m pregnant.”Her expression changed immediately.She said nothing. Her eyes moved from my face to my stomach and back again, as though she needed time to understand what I had just told her.“You're what? Pregnant?”I nodded.She took a step back and sat on the edge of the chair beside her. She looked stunned, but she wasn’t angry.“That's good news Candace…if you’re happy.” She added. “How long have you known?”“A while.”“And you were going to tell me when?”“I don’t know.”She looked down before meeting my eyes again. I could almost see her going through everything she had noticed over the past few weeks.“And you still let me believe you were just stressed about the wedding?”“I didn’t know how else to say.”She was quiet for a moment be
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Loved By The Crippled CEO
"Ava, don't waste your time on a broken man like me. I can't give you the happiness you deserve."
"Liam, I don't care about that. You're more to me than your past or your scars."
Ava Patel, a driven and brilliant surgeon, has always put her career first, leaving little room for love. Her heart, guarded by ambition, has never wavered—until she meets Liam Blackwood. Once a powerful magnate, Liam's world shattered when an accident took his sight, his mobility, and his confidence. Now, he's a shadow of the man he used to be, convinced he's unworthy of love.
But Ava sees beyond his brokenness, drawn to the man he is beneath the pain. Yet, Liam resists, certain that his love would only hold her back. Can Ava break through his defenses and show him that love is not about perfection, but about acceptance? Or will Liam's insecurities doom their chance at happiness?
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Chapter: Chapter 68Ava was silent. Kain wasn’t sure why, but her silence was both haunting and something else he couldn’t name. Something that pulled at him. And for some reason, the way she looked at him so innocently, with those auburn eyes wide and unguarded, made his pulse quicken. She smiled just then, a small smile that took him by surprise. She looked at his wrist. “I can’t believe you still wear that old thing,” she said softly. There was a pause, then he smiled at the comment without thinking. “Gotta say the same for you,” he gestured with a tilt of his head toward the necklace resting against her collarbone. Ava glanced down and looked back at him. She chuckled lightly. “I guess we’re the same.” “Wearing each other’s flimsy gifts,” he said, but his voice had gone quieter. She shook her head, her expression softening. “Not flimsy. Thoughtful. That’s why we don’t take them off.” Kain blinked, once then twice. There was something in the way she was speaking. Was it him or had she stepped c
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Chapter: Chapter 67Brunch?! Ava was there to see Kain?!Evie felt as though her entire world had crumbled over. “What?” Her voice was hoarse, stripped of its usual confident tone. Ava snorted, smirking. She tilted her head. “Hmm, I guess he didn’t tell you,” she mocked, letting the words bite at her. “Oh yeah… why would he?” She attempted to walk past Evie, done with the conversation, but Evie, her face red with fury, grabbed Ava’s arm and yanked her back down two steps. She pointed a finger at her, shaking. “I don’t know who you think you are, but let me tell you one thing. You have nothing. You are nothing. A charity case in a borrowed dress.” Ava felt a sharp and unexpected sting. Evie continued, scoffing at her, her lip curling. “You think Kain likes you because he gives you his time? You’re delusional. You’re not even worth his disgust, you fugly bitch. Even if you threw yourself at him, like the slut you are, he wouldn’t treat you as less than garbage. So stop acting all high and mighty like y
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Chapter: Chapter 66Glenn Harvey? Who the fuck is that?Liam couldn’t stop the deep frown forming on his face, his jaw tightening. Who was Glenn Harvey? And why was he buying Ava lunch? Was he a friend of hers? A colleague? Or…..a rival of his? The thought alone sent something hot and possessive curling in his chest. Just then, Liam’s heart dropped at the possibility that made his blood run cold. In real time, Ava had never really said anything about being single or in a relationship. He had never asked. Liam stopped the thought before it landed fully. There was no way. She wouldn’t have let him kiss her —kissed him back— if she had a boyfriend. She wasn't the type. But the messages were still there, glowing on her lock screen, giving off an intimate feel. He got up from the sofa just then, his movements sharp. This guy, Glenn Harvey, had stirred up something in his chest that felt dangerously close to panic. He lifted his phone to his ear, and after the call connected, he spoke, his voice controll
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Chapter: Chapter 65“Hey, what do you think you’re doing?!” Ava demanded the instant she stepped in, her senses immediately heightening. The stranger stopped immediately, his fingers hovering over the keyboard as he’d been caught. Then slowly and deliberately, he lifted his head. The brim of the black cap shadowed his eyes, but not the smirk. His voice was low, cunning. “Hey.” Ava felt her heart stop. Then restart, pounding hard. She paused, needing a full minute to process the whole thing. She pointed, her finger trembling with something between shock and rage. “You!” Her alertness immediately turned to heavy annoyance. He chuckled then, smirking like a smug cat. “You should see your face, Ava. Or should I say… Doctor Patel?” He leaned back in her chair like he owned the place. Ava’s eyes twitched. She hurried to close her door shut before coming to face him fully. She stalked over and pulled her laptop toward her, reclaiming it, while he sat on her chair like it was a throne and he was the king o
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Chapter: Chapter 64Ava felt her stomach tie into knots as she asked, her voice carefully even. “Um… is that the Children’s Hospital charity gala happening next Friday?” Glenn’s eyes lit up, and for a second he looked in his twenties again, hopeful and unguarded. “Oh, you know about it? You have changed then.” He leaned forward, elbows on the table, the candlelight catching in his grey eyes. “What do you say? With me?” Ava swallowed, her throat suddenly dry. The risotto turned to sand in her mouth. She set her fork down. “I’m sorry, Glenn, but I can’t.” The fire in his eyes disappeared instantly, like someone had blown out a matchstick. He leaned back, his disappointment conspicuous, written in the sudden slump of his shoulders and the way his smile faded. “Oh,” he breathed. Ava looked at him. His emotions had always been so obvious. Then and now. He wore his heart on his sleeve, and it was both his best and worst quality. She wasn’t obliged to explain anything to him—why she couldn’t go with him. An
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Chapter: Chapter 63Glenn… he was stunning. The younger version of him suddenly played in Ava's mind. Glenn looked different now, even she couldn't deny it. His appearance, aura, and attitude, all seemed to have grown. Even then at the hospital. Then, as if drawn by her presence alone, Glenn’s eyes snapped up and their eyes met. He didn’t smile immediately. He was caught between emotions, and Ava could see it. The feeling of relief warring with disbelief. He hated that a bigger part of him doubted she would understand the message, that she would remember the old days, and that she would come. But then here she was. Standing beautifully at a distance. From his perspective, Ava looked like she had stepped out of the moon itself. Her hair dyed silver, caught the moon’s glow, turning almost white, the dark roots showing beneath. It framed her face, making her auburn eyes look darker and deeper. She wore a simple black slip gown, but on her it looked breathtaking.She stood there with her chin lifted, sho
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