A Pawn In His Dirty Game
" You have to smile for the camera, Ursula." He whispered against my ears, pulling me towards his middle and grinning like a Cheshire cat that I almost got fooled.
I gritted my teeth, " how can I? you are practically breathing down my neck."
As if to irritate me , he pulled me even more closer .
" We have to be this close to make it believable, love"
Then I felt a wet warm sensation behind my ear.
Heat rushed to my cheeks.
The fucker actually licked my ear.
Zachary Wellington; cold, ruthless, feared by everyone except one woman; Valerie Hampton, the one woman he despises so much since high school . He calls her Ursula — the villain in his love story and she calls him Dracula, the devil's spawn . She bullied his first love and she died when she discovered a secret about Valerie.
Years later, they meet again.
Only this time, it’s no accident.
Zachary orchestrated an arranged marriage to claim his billion-dollar inheritance .
Fueled by old wounds and a twisted thirst for revenge, he turns their union into a twisted game of chess guided by cold rules, where every move is calculated, and trust is a luxury both can't afford.
But what begins as punishment spirals into something far more dangerous: desire, obsession, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. From betrayal and childhood trauma to a violent heir lurking in the shadows, Valerie and Zachary are about to uncover a truth that could destroy them both.
Love was never part of the plan.
But in a marriage built on lies and vengeance, it might be their only way out.
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Chapter: Chapter 025VALERIE 🎀I threw the covers off me and scrambled to my feet. I looked down on myself and noticed I wasn't in the black dress I wore last night. Instead, I was in a flimsy nightwear. My brain went into an overdrive. Who changed me? Wait—Did Zachary—Heat rushed to my cheeks at the possibility of him changing me. By the way, where is he? I'm going to kill him.I slipped my feet into a pair of flip flops and stormed out of my room , marching straight to his bedroom door but it was locked. I pounded on it with my fist."Open the door, you asshole! I yelled but I was met with silence. I banged again, but It was still locked. Frustrated,I drew my feet back and kicked the " You stupid son of gun, I'll cut off your balls and feed them to the dogs. Who do you think you are , huh?!My chest was heaving as I kicked my feet against the door. "Ow!" I yelped as a sharp pain shot through my foot.I stumbled back from the door, wincing, and leaned against the wall.Nursing my aching foot
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Chapter: Chapter 024VALERIE 🎀 Her claws were wrapped around him, a smug smile on her face. And I was transported back to the time I caught her in bed with my first boyfriend, the moment that marked the end of our friendship. She wore the same smug expression now. Zachary's lips were parted in shock and I didn't like the way my heart dipped at the sight of him. I blinked, shaking my head. Trying to make sense of what I just saw. Hoping it was just a dream. But they sat there, Madison still pressed to Zachary. I kept my face neutral despite every cell in my body itching to snap that bitch's neck. "Oh, don't stop on my account." I muttered, brushing past them and heading to the bathroom.After relieving myself, I stepped out to find Zachary now sitting at the far end of the couch away from Madison who was pouting. When she saw me, the smug smile returned to her face. I ignored them and walked out, slamming the door shut. I took the stairs down and missed the last step . I closed my eyes, bracing
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Chapter: Chapter 023VALERIE 🎀 "Please, just this once." Brenda whined, pouting. "No." I said sharply, shoving a spoonful of ice cream into my mouth. I was currently in an oversized t-shirt, sitting cross-legged on her sofa. My eyes were glued at the flat screen in front of me. "You have been in a bad mood since you got here and I just want to cheer you up." I hummed in response. I heard her exhale loudly beside me and the TV turned off. I whipped my neck towards her so fast that I thought it might snap. "Are you insane? That was the best part!"Finally, I got your attention." She muttered dryly. "Turn it back on, " I groaned, reaching for the remote but she tucked it under her arm.I huffed and gave up, returning my attention to my ice cream.In my peripheral vision, she shifted, propping her elbows on her knees. I could feel her eyes on me even without looking."What did Zachary do this time?I stiffened, the name alone made my stomach churn.I slowly turned to her, the spoon still hanging fro
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Chapter: Chapter 022ZACHARY 👔Ophelia, my tacky and overly clumsy secretary wobbled in. A stack of files balanced on her hands, her tablet clutched between her teeth. She almost tripped over the rug but Ian rushed and held her arm. She wasn't wearing her glasses. Again. "Thank you." She muttered as Ian helped her with the overloaded files, a face flushed red in deep contrast against her pale skin. "Ophelia, where are your glasses? I asked, rubbing my temple. She blinked up at me, eyes squinting slightly. "I… I think I left them in my office," she muttered sheepishly, retrieving the tablet from her mouth.Ian shot her a bemused look as he place the stack on my desk. I sighed. "You should go find them before you break your neck and file a lawsuit against me."She gave a quick nod and scurried off. Ian chuckled and turned to me. "Why does she looks like she's about to cry? Rubbing my neck, I walked behind my desk and settled into my chair. "She always look like that." I simply said. "And not be
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Chapter: Chapter 021ZACHARY 👔 Sunlight streaked in through the blinds and I groaned, lifting a hand to shield my eyes from the rays. "Wakey, wakey." An annoying voice cut through the air and it didn't take me a second to know who it belonged to. Ian. What was he doing in my room? My head felt like it had been split into two and i rolled onto my bed or so I thought. I landed on the cold floor. The impact jolted me awake and I forced my eyes open. I looked around and realized that I fell from the couch in my office. A dull ache throbbed in my neck. I must have fallen asleep here. I rubbed my eyes and slowly sat , my body stiff from the awkward position I'd slept in last night. In my peripheral vision, I noticed a shadow. I lifted my head and squinted at the doorway. I recognized the familiar silhouette. Ian was leaning against the door frame, mirth dancing in his eyes. "How long have you been standing there?” I asked, my voice raspy."Long enough to see you fall off" he replied. " And please do
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Chapter: Chapter 020VALERIE 🎀 "You knew my mother? I asked slowly. " Yes, I do." She nodded with a warm, wistful smile. "She used to bring you over to our house every weekend. You were so cute then with your pigtails. Zachary would always follow you around like your little bodyguard."My breath caught in my throat.She laughed softly at the memory, her eyes glazing over. "You two were inseparable. He’d get so upset if anyone made you cry, even over a scraped knee.”My heart pounded in my chest. This didn’t make sense. I had no memory of this."Who knew you two would...." She paused, her smile faltered slightly when she saw the look on my face. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to overwhelm you." She said, pressing her lips together. " No, you did not," I shook my head. " It's just I don't remember any of it.""Oh." Her eyes widened slightly and she quickly recovered. " You were just a child then. Surely you wouldn't remember everything." She said, waving it off. There it was again. I was just a child. I w
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