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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Chapter: Chapter 16CANDACEJake didn’t say much as we walked across campus, which was unusual for him.Normally, being around him meant a constant stream of stories, jokes, complaints about his professors, and random observations that somehow always ended with him making me laugh.I kept looking at him.He caught me the third time.“What?”“Nothing.”“You’ve looked at me about five times.”“I have not.”“You have.”I rolled my eyes, trying to hide the smile tugging at my lips. “Maybe I missed you.”His expression softened immediately. “I missed you too.”The words made something uncomfortable twist inside me.I looked ahead.He had missed me.That was the problem.Jake had spent the last few weeks thinking about his girlfriend while I had spent mine trying not to think about another man. His father at that.The guilt returned so quickly that I almost stopped walking.Jake squeezed my hand.“You okay?”“Yeah.”“You sure?”I nodded. “Just tired.”He studied my face for another second before accepting the
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Chapter: Chapter 15CANDACEBy the time I got home, I had decided that whatever happened today was staying exactly where it belonged.At least for tonight.I kicked off my shoes near the door, dropped my bag beside the couch and headed straight for my room. I didn’t bother changing properly.I pulled on an oversized T-shirt, tied my hair into a messy bun and made my way back to the living room with a bowl of popcorn balanced against my hip.I needed something mindless.Something loud.Something that didn’t involve professors, mysterious men, threats or humiliating conversations in dark corners of campus.My laptop was already sitting on the coffee table, so I opened it, searched for one of my favourite shows and settled onto the couch. Within minutes, the familiar opening music filled the apartment.Perfect.For the next few hours, I enjoyed the show.My phone faced down beside me on the couch.Another episode started automatically.Then another.By the time I reached for the popcorn again, my eyes were
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Chapter: Chapter 14CANDACEHe knew.The thought came and went so quickly that I almost convinced myself I’d imagined it. Maybe he was bluffing. Maybe he’d seen me at the party, noticed me talking to someone, and decided to scare me for fun. There were hundreds of people there that night. Someone could have seen me.I forced myself to take a slow breath.Not wanting to jump to conclusions, I kept my face as neutral as I could and looked directly at him.“What exactly do you think you know?”His smile didn’t disappear. If anything, it grew. “I think you know exactly what I’m talking about.”“I don’t.” The lie came out faster than I expected.He studied me for a few seconds, almost like he was trying to decide whether to call me out on it.“You were wearing a black dress.”I looked down at myself.That wasn’t exactly difficult to remember. Half the girls at the party had probably been wearing black.“So?”“You had your hair down.”My fingers instinctively went toward my hair before I caught myself.His ey
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Chapter: Chapter 13CANDACE“Your professor is coming this way.”I turned so quickly that I nearly walked straight into Bridgette.Elias was coming down the hallway with a folder tucked beneath one arm, speaking quietly to another lecturer beside him.“Just act normal,” Bridgette whispered beside me.“I am acting normal.”She looked down at me before looking back at Elias.I tightened my grip on the strap of my bag and forced myself to relax. There was no reason for me to be nervous.This was a hallway filled with students. Elias was my professor, and I was one of dozens of students he’d probably spoken to today.Whatever had happened between us before I knew who he was didn’t change that.At least, that was what I kept telling myself.He was getting closer.I suddenly became aware of everything. The way my backpack was sitting against my shoulder.Then his eyes shifted toward us.As he passed, he gave me a polite nod.“Miss Winters.”My throat tightened.“Professor.”He continued walking without stoppin
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Chapter: Chapter 12CANDACEBy the time I reached the lecture building, I was halfway through my fourth cup of coffee.The first three had done nothing except make my hands shake harder. This one wasn’t doing much better.I stood a few feet from the entrance, holding the warm paper cup between both hands as students walked past me. Some walked in alone, others in groups. I stared at the glass doors.I could still leave.No one had seen me.I could turn around, head back to my apartment, crawl into bed, and convince myself I’d come next week instead.Next week sounded easier.I took a step backwards.Then another.A tap landed lightly on my shoulder.I nearly dropped my coffee.Spinning around, I found Bridgette watching me with her eyebrows raised.“I knew I’d find you.”“You scared me.”“You were trying to escape.”“I was considering my options.”She laughed.“Right. That’s why I checked every coffee shop on my way here.”I blinked.“You… what?”“I know you.” She shrugged. “I figured there was at least
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Chapter: Chapter 11CANDACEBy the second week, avoiding History had become a routine.I knew exactly which paths to take across campus. I knew what time Elias’s class ended, and I made sure I was nowhere near that side of campus when students started pouring into the hallways.It was pathetic.I knew it.But it worked.Or at least I thought it did.Until my phone vibrated during my Psychology lecture.Academic Advising OfficePlease report to Student Academic Services today before 2:00 p.m. regarding your current academic standing.I read the message twice.I ignored the message the other week but it looks like it wouldn't be possible anymore.The advising office was in a quiet corner of the administration building.The waiting room smelled faintly of coffee and printer paper. A few students sat scattered across the chairs, each wearing the same anxious expression.I checked in at the front desk and took a seat.Five minutes later, my name was called.“Ms Winters?”I stood and followed a middle-aged wom
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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 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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