Chapter: The Truth Lorenzo's POV "So, what you think? We could make millions, if not billions. The acrid smell of stale whiskey and desperation clung to the air in the dimly lit bar. Around the table, the men—a collection of cunning eyes and false smiles—prattled on about cocaine shipments, about routes and percentages, their words were a monotonous drone against the backdrop of my thoughts. My mind, however, wasn't on their illicit trade. It was on Ava.Her eyes were filled with fear and with shock, during our first encounter. A part of me, the twisted, darker part, reveled in her misery. She’s just a tool, I tried to convince myself she was a means to an end. Yet, despite my efforts, my thoughts kept straying to irrelevant things. The softness of her lips. How fragile she looked. The absurd, burning need to seal her smart mouth with mine, to taste the defiance I saw in her eyes. It was a twisted obsession. I wasn't falling for her. Never. Love was a weakness I couldn't afford, not when my hatred for
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Chapter: A Condition Ava's POV My eyes were glued to them, a knot of disbelief tightening in my stomach. Lorenzo, the cold and ruthless man who had just revealed I was his property, was holding a little girl with such tenderness. His fingers gently traced her back as she snuggled into his chest, her small arms wrapped around his neck. The scene was so jarringly domestic, so utterly at odds with the dangerous persona he projected.The little girl finally lifted her head, her bright and innocent eyes meeting mine. “Daddy, who is that?” she asked, her voice a sweet and childish lilt.Lorenzo’s gaze flickered to me, a momentary hesitation before he replied, his voice flat, “She’s just a friend, Anna.”A friend. The word echoed in my mind like a bitter irony. He owned me, according to him yet to his daughter, I was merely a “friend.” The shock of his casual dismissal after the weighty pronouncements of ownership, left me speechless.Anna, undeterred, offered a small wave. “Hi! What’s your name?”“Ava,” I mana
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Chapter: His Daughter Ava's POV The muffled hum of the engine was the only sound in the suffocating silence of the car. My arms were still tingling from where the man had pressed the gun into my head. He was in the driver's seat, his back a rigid, imposing line. I’d been whisked away from my home, from Elena’s chilling threats, to… wherever this was. The fear that had gripped me back in the living room hadn't subsided; it had only morphed into a cold, unsettling dread.The car slowed, then pulled to a silent stop. I looked up, my breath catching. Before me stood a mansion, a sprawling edifice of dark stone and shadowed windows. It looked less like a home and more like a fortress. The driver got out, and I watched as he walked around to my side, opening the door. He was tall, intimidating, with a rough-hewn face that looked as though it had seen too many battles. A jagged scar snaked across his cheek, oddly alluring rather than disfiguring. He held the door open, his gaze unreadable. Reluctantly, I stepp
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Chapter: Reading The WillAva's POV “I’ll miss you,” I whispered, the words barely a breath, as the last shovelful of soil cascaded onto their caskets. My parents, gone. Just like that.The cool earth against my knees was a brutal comfort and a physical anchor in the swirling tempest of my grief. The world blurred through a veil of unshed tears but I forced myself to scan the small gathering. No sign of Carlos. No sign of his simpering wife, Elena. It wasn’t a surprise, not really. They hadn’t bothered with the hospital, hadn’t bothered with the funeral arrangements, why start now?The other mourners, mostly my father’s business associates and college friends, seemed oblivious to their absence. They pressed in, offering platitudes, their voices a muffled drone. “Such a tragedy, Ava.” “Your parents would be so proud of you, dear.” Proud? Of what? Of standing here, a hollow shell, trying to hide the gaping wound in my soul from prying eyes? I plastered on a weak, polite smile, nodding, murmuring thanks, all th
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Chapter: chapter 166Rachael's POVHe zeroed his eyes at me, watching me intensely in silence. He suddenly took a step closer. “Can I know your reason for asking?” He asked, staring at me with his brow creasing into a hard knot.“I'm just curious. So tell me, have you ever felt anything for her?” I rephrased, hoping he would finally give an answer. He heaved a sigh, clenching his jaw as he lowered his gaze, staring at my necklace. Was he not going to give me any reply? Was he angry? It was difficult to read his expression or tell what was on his mind. A few minutes ago, I was able to feel his emotions. It was so visible in his eyes that he wanted me, but why was it difficult to read his expression now?“You want to know the truth, baby girl?” He held my chin, tipping my head up. He leaned in closer and my breath hitched. “Yes,” I whispered breathlessly.His face hardened even more. He was obviously angry, but I could sense that his anger wasn't directed at me. “Yes, but I was only curious at first,” he
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Chapter: chapter 165Rachael's POV“W-what are you talking about, Adriana?” I stuttered, taking a step away from her dreadfully. There was that unfathomable glint in her eyes. She tilted her head to the side. “What do you think? You know, I was the one who got badly hurt. I was angry when the manager had to terminate my contract and when I asked her why, she felt guilty and revealed that the boss himself had ordered it,” she took a few steps closer.“I wondered who the boss could be. I would do anything for him to take me back? Anything. Even if it might be unspeakable and unforgivable. I would do whatever it takes because I seriously couldn't go back on the street. This job was my life. I was desperate, but she asked me to give up the idea of finding him. However, she left me with a hint,” she eyed me with a sly smile hanging on the corners of her lips. “What hint?” I forced myself to ask. “The man with ice-gray eyes. He was the most handsome that night so of course I noticed him even from afar. But i
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Chapter: chapter 164Rachael's POVHe started undressing me even before I could respond. “You have no idea how badly I wanted to rip this beautiful dress off your body,” he pulled the dress over my head and tossed it to the corner without care. His eyes roamed over my body and lingered on my bra. I could see the desperation in his eyes to remove every piece of obstacle in his way. He pulled down the straps of the bra and I arched my back to provide him with access to unhook the bra. His eyes showed an extreme hunger for me the moment my chest became exposed for him. My nipples came in contact with the cold air and they hardened. He planted soft kisses on my neck.“Which do you prefer? Mouth, hand, or my cock?” He asked, and my lips parted like a fish out of water. I drew a lungful of air, but the sound of my pounding heart filled my ears. What should I choose? “Y-your mouth--” I almost groaned in frustration when he pulled his hand away. “What are you doing?” “Fulfilling your request, babe,” he replied
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Chapter: chapter 163Rachael's POVThe scenery looked like something out of a fairy tale book. It was a lush oasis of greenery and colorful flowers, overlooking the city skyline. There was a table in the middle with rose petals on it. The twinkling stars above, the soft glow illuminating the flowers that bloomed like tiny jewels in the darkness. It looked like a sanctuary for lovers, a place where romance bloomed like the flowers that adorned the garden.“Do you like it?” He asked as he led me to the table, and we sat opposite each other. “You must be starving,” he said, taking off the cloche and revealing the delicacy. My mouth water when the sweet aroma hit my nostrils. He dished out the food on an empty plate for me. “Enjoy,” he smiled as he noticed how eager I was. I reached for the cutlery and wasted no time in digging in.“You should slow down,” he looked genuinely worried as he poured water into my glass. “You should pick something simple to cook next time if you know you can't wait for long,” he
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Chapter: chapter 161Third POV “You want to cover up for the singer? That's great news! I'll inform him right away, I just need to get his attention,” the waiter sounded excited. “How do you intend to get his attention? I'd suggest that you carry on with the previous plans since you have a singer now,” Derek drawled. Rachael swallowed the lump in her throat. All these felt overwhelming, but she had already made up her mind to help the man who was in dire need. “Sure, I'll do that. Thank you for the suggestion. Ma'am, if you don't mind, I'd like to have a word with you and possibly introduce you to the rest of the crew,” he told Rachael, and she stood up, staring at Derek to read his expression.He gave her a slight nod as a sign of reassurance. He could sense that she was nervous and uncertain, but he wanted her to know that she could do it. She sometimes needed to come out of her shell, especially if this was something she wanted to do. Getting the reassurance she required, Rachael followed the wait
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Chapter: chapter 161Third POV The server immediately took care of broken pieces, while Derek calmly passed her his glass of water instead. He had a look of amusement in his eyes as he watched her empty the glass of water while glaring at him furiously.“Are you okay now?” He sounded genuine, but Rachael knew better than to fall for that trick of his. She could tell that he was definitely laughing at her in his head. She hissed in frustration, this man just loved using her as a form of entertainment. Furthermore, she wanted to curse at him loudly, but had to be mindful of her surroundings. She couldn't grab any more attention because she could still feel their gazes on her. She averted her gaze from his perfect handsome face to the window and her frown deepened. Derek followed her line of sight and noticed she was staring at the window. He could sense that she wanted to sit there, but he had reserved this table fully aware that many people wanted a beautiful view of the city. Unfortunately, he couldn't
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