Divorce? Just Not Yet Darling!
"You unworthy riffraff! I can see you've grown wings", Mrs Caroline, my mother in-law snapped, focusing every ounce of her strength as she addressed me with disdain. "Who gave you the right to talk to my daughter in such manner? Because we gave you the privilege to sit at table with us?"
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Bella's only mistake in life was offering herself as Alex's bride after Linda, his betrothed, ditched him on their wedding day. She thought it was an opportunity for the man she's always loved since college, to finally notice her and fall for her.
But her fantasy crumbled into three years of being treated like trash by a husband who saw her as nothing but a stand in, and a family she constantly shrunk herself for, like her entire existence was a debt she owed them.
She finally snapped out of her reverie when the Hayes sweetheart, Linda returned, determined to claim Alex back. But this time, with darker intentions.
Bella demands a divorce, but strangely, Alex refuses to let her go — a plan spoiler to Linda's scheme. He traps Bella in a dangerous deal—one that keeps her in his bed, his home… and under his control for as long as ever. Now the man who once pushed her away is the same man burning to keep her. But Bella is no longer the woman who begged for his love, neither the one scared to walk away even if it destroys the entire Hayes.
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Chapter: We'll Give Them What They WantAlex's POV I lost my focus. In fact, I lost my way two or three times in the wrong corridor on my way to Bella's ward, my mind utterly distracted by the conversation I just had with Dune.Having enemies wasn't new-especially with the rise of Stardom. They hid beneath forged identities, silent partnerships, double transactions, and carefully leaked information. They were always caught but they hid well in the shadows until then, and that was sensible. But this... this was different. This is an enemy who stepped into the open and declared himself an enemy.If my suspicions were legit about that rogue, could it be that this had something to do with whatever led him to kill my father, was he back to finish the job by coming for his entire family?I moved the flower in my left hand, to my right to give my neck a good scratch. It was just too much trouble for me in one day. Too much to understand. The flower crunched in my grip bringing my consciousness back to it. I paused, taking time t
Last Updated: 2026-10-01
Chapter: They Want Us In The DirtAlex's POV "Dune", I said at once, as I pressed the pick button on the last ring, sneaking my left hand into my pocket. "It was a simple instruction...."It's not like it mattered to me that he had disobeyed. It was to remind him of how much value I placed on his unwavering obedience. Deep down, I was intensely curious. He wouldn't just call if it wasn't necessary. And the event of the early hours of this morning was painted vividly in my thoughts again. Eric's talk about enemies from Texas. It hasn't aligned well in my head, but that doesn't mean I wasn't thinking the same thing. But it was impossible to admit.He quickly cleared the unease in his throat, the sound distant- an indication that he was mannered to move a fair distance from his mouthpiece. "I'm sorry. But this is very important". I raised a brow, eyes darting from side to side.The silence that followed became frustrating. "I'm all ears". He called it really important and yet remained mute, heightening my anxiety. "Di
Last Updated: 2026-09-26
Chapter: It's No CoincidenceAlex's POV "That fucking asshole", I gritted, as I paced around the waiting room of the closest hospital we had rushed Bella to."You need to calm —" Eric paused and sighed, shaking his head. I wouldn't listen after all, so he was unwilling to speak again. It was going to be the third time he persuaded me, to take it easy with the curse words for the sake of the little boy present - who had come for a check-up with his mum. I came to my senses for the third time, apologizing to the lady who already had a desperate finger obstructing his hearing, blocking off all the words that could breed harm in his young mind.Time passed quietly as I stared at the little kid, smiling with overwhelming excitement, his frame scrunched up by the tinkling effect of his mother's fingers as they gently touched his ear. He acted instinctively, trying to yank her hands off while swinging his tiny feet hanging on the seat. He caught me staring and quickly placed a hand over his candy-stained teeth. I tor
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Chapter: He Knows My Name?Alex's POV Without another word, I pushed through the crowd, forcing my way towards the entrance.She's out there. She's out there on the street all alone. And worse still, on the night of Le Bal des Étoiles—dressed in beauty on the surface, but underneath wore something ugly.My mind was so occupied with these thoughts, that I couldn't hear Eric screaming my name again. Maybe he had stopped or I was just too far now to hear a thing. I got to the front door, panting. It's okay if she's upset, if she's mad at me because I know she will. But I hope she is out here instead, trying to get some space, some air, to think or something. The entrance was close to empty,ggiven that Le Bal des Étoiles was in full swing and most of the guests were inside. Only a few singles had withdrawn from the celebration for profitable mingling, discussing with their glasses of wine in hand, their laughter breaking the silence at intervals like background melody.My mind was so occupied with these thoughts
Last Updated: 2026-09-22
Chapter: She's GoneAlex's POV "Nonsense!", Dragos uttered in opposition, clearly pissed as he returned to the art before him, pretending to distract himself. I'm sure right now he barely noticed the dark strokes on the massive oil painting that once delighted him. Neither did he notice his chest heaving like he had run a marathon, because his mind was lost in my words. "That is dangerous," he warned again, sparing a glance over his shoulder. "You think it just wears off? It doesn't always. That compound affects the brain, the very thing that makes her who she is. Some people wake up, but they're not the same. They lose parts of themselves. And you're willing to risk that on someone you claim to be your wife?" It hit me, strongly. Even though I knew I was being a coward now, and common sense was shamelessly finding its way back, the word 'claim' sounded too wrong in my ears. It felt like waking up from a dream where I was drowning in the depths of a spell. I blinked. "It's not a claim, uncle. Bella i
Last Updated: 2026-09-20
Chapter: The Sting Of Betrayal 2Bella's POV A broken sound slipped past my lips, barely audible even to myself. My fingers trembled violently as I pressed my palm against the cold wall beside me, needing something-anything at all, to hold me up.This wasn't real. It couldn't be. Alex wouldn't...he wouldn't do that to me. Right?My mind raced, scrambling for something to hold onto. Something solid. Something that would still make sense to me in this void..... The way he looked at me, the way he reassured me he was going to stand by me through all of this, the way he held my hand earlier tonight, the way he almost...... he almost kissed me. Was that all a lie? A sharp sting burned behind my eyes, and I blinked rapidly, fighting the tears from falling. My legs felt weak beneath me, but I forced myself to move, taking slow, careful steps backwards, as though even the sound of my breathing might give me away."No... no". I fought to prove my ears wrong but he won't stop talking. He won't stop sending those daggers of
Last Updated: 2026-09-19
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