Chapter: ~HUNDRED-FOURTEEN: MRS LINA SINCLAIR~Arya~“Who is that?” my mom mouthed, narrowing her eyes at me. I sat upright, a frown forming on my face. What did Lina mean by that statement? What the hell was she planning now?“I’ll make sure this doesn't die down,” she continued. “I will do all I can to bring you down. You’ll regret ever messing with me.”“What is your problem, Lina? Haven’t you done enough? What else do you want from me?”“I want you gone,” she yelled maniacally. “I want you to suffer double of what I suffered. You have such a peaceful life. You don’t deserve to, Arya. You deserve the worst things on earth?”“Who the hell is that?” my mom snapped. She snatched the phone from me and placed it against her ear, but it was pointless, as lina already ended the call. With a deep scowl, she demanded. “Who on earth was that?”“It was nothing, mom,” I replied hastily, getting off the bed. “I need to go now."“Where do you think you’re going?” my dad thundered. I cleared my throat, heaving.”“Dad!” I called. “I really h
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-20
Chapter: ~HUNDRED-THIRTEEN: DOOMED~Arya~“What!”Edgar sprang away, his hands clenched into fists. “Why? Didn’t you say you’d separate Lucien and Arya?”“Did I?” My father mused with feigned thoughtfulness. “I did no such thing, Edgar, what are you thinking?"“Mr Manchester,” he groaned. “You have to be logical here. Lucien isn’’t the right person for the job. I will do better—” his voice broke. He bit his lips, tears rushing to his eyes. “You already made a promise to me. You can’t just go back on it now.”“Edgar Sinclair, what promise did I make?”“I did everything!” Edgar took a few steps back. “I tried to make you see me for the real me, but you don’t care. What on earth do you want me to do?”“I thought you did all those things because you care about my daughter.“I do care about her,” he yelled. “I know I made mistakes in the past, but I love her.”“Edgar,” my father whined. “You have to understand that you’re still on probation. I can’t trust you enough to hand over the company to you just yet, but if you feel
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-19
Chapter: ~HUNDRED-TWELVE: POWER OF ATTORNEY~Arya~“Yes sir, I think that’s the perfect way to go too,” Edgar's eager voice was the first I heard in my sleep. My eyes fluttered open. I stared at the blank ceiling, listening to their conversation subconsciously. I had no idea how or why I was in a hospital all of a sudden, but I was. And I had every member of my family with me.Regina and my mom were hurdled together, staying quiet as Edgar and my father spoke. I trailed my gaze to them. My father’s brows were pulled together, deep in thought. Edgar had his back to me, but I could tell that he was deeply engrossed in whatever they were talking about by his little mannerisms that gave him away.“Arya should be relieved of her duties,” he huffed. “She’s doing a lot for the company, but her health should come first. I haven’t been able to have this conversation with her because things are quite rocky between us now, but…” he stopped, scratching his nape idly. “I hope to, soon. Right now, she thinks I'm out to get everything she has
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Chapter: ~HUNDRED-ELEVEN: STRESS LEVELS~Arya~Just before he could drive the car out of the lot, a black SUV swerved in the way, causing Edgar to slam down on the brakes quickly. I lurched forward, panting. The car in front of us slowed to a stop, and both doors were flung open.My father and mother stepped out, their expressions mirroring each other. They stormed to the car and pulled both doors open, their eyes blazing with anger.“Arya!” my mom pulled me into a tight hug immediately. I wrapped my arms around her, letting her scent fill my nostrils. She squeezed me to herself, rubbing her hand over the small of my back. “I rushed here as soon as I heard the news. Are you hurt?”“Just a little.”She pulled back, assessing my arm. “Oh, this is bad. Who could have done this?”“The police are investigating,” I replied. “I don’t know anyone who could have done this mom, but hopefully, we’ll find out soon.”Her eyes drifted over to Edgar. “You,” she snapped. What are you doing there? Why didn’t you take her to the hospital?”
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-17
Chapter: ~HUNDRED-TEN: SUSPECT MRS VALE~Arya~He was slipping up again, losing his composure. His nails dug into my skin. I school my expression, determined to not let any emotion of mine show. He was used to making me scared of him, so he could feel great about himself and do whatever he wanted without fail. This time, I refused to give him that satisfaction.“You can’t determine that, Edgar.”“We’re married. The law recognizes us as a couple. How do you expect me to feel when you keep hanging around your ex.”“I don’t even remember him.”“That’s what gives him the audacity to do all those things to you.” Edgar inched towards me, desperation flashing in his eyes. “I have said this countless times, and I won't get tired of saying it anytime soon. You can’t keep encouraging Lucien to do what he wants with you. He thinks he has the right to do whatever he wants because you give him leeway.”“Lucien is a good person."“That’s just what he pretends to be.”“He’s better than you,” I snapped, unable to stop myself. “Lucien is a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-16
Chapter: ~HUNDRED-NINE: AN ALLY OR A FOE~Arya~Edgar gave Regina a onceover, snickering. “Didn’t you always hate my wife? Don’t think I was oblivious to how you treated her at the Auction that fateful evening. You ganged up with that scheming actress to humiliate her, yet you want to act like you are now?”“Watch your tone with my mother," Lucien cautioned him, his voice hard like steel. I stretch my uninjured arm wide, putting some much needed distance between them.“We’re in public, Lucien," I whispered to him. “With so much cameras around, we can’t give people a reason to gossip about you.”Fuming, Lucien backed down. Regina, on the other hand, took his place. She took slow steps towards Edgar, causing him to retreat in fear. “Who the hell do you think you are?” she questioned, her voice dropping to a whisper. “You dare to raise your voice at me?”“I…” Edgar cleared his throat, looking down at her. “I just think that you and your son should stay out of my business. I’m married to Arya for Pete’s sake. One would think it’
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-01-15
Chapter: 157: SPIES~~Sebastian~~“I heard you received a very important phone call earlier, and that you have been acting very suspicious since then.”“Mother, Goddess!” I exclaim, my body jostling in shock at her appearance in my office doorway. “You could have made a sound.”“I did,” she says with a careless shrug, then lets herself into the office. “You really have been acting weird. You didn’t even notice me standing here, and I have been here for the past five minutes."I rake a hand through my hair and expel a sigh of exasperation. “I am an alpha. It’s normal for me to have a lot of things on my mind.”“Well, not this time. You have the virus under control temporarily, so your worries have been greatly reduced. Why do you still seem so occupied?”I squeeze my eyes shut. There’s still the issue with the virus. I haven’t gotten feedback from anna, or from the other packs. Bloodcrest is on full defense mode, and i even had some of my men retrieve unused antidote that were shared, yet i can’’t rest
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-11-08
Chapter: 156: THE DOCTOR IS MISSING~~Kai~~Jasper has been very saucy since I had Seraphina punished for her crime. He believes I made the wrong decision, and he disliked me for that ever since. I thought that being absent from his side for days would make him soften a little, but he only became harsher.“Jas–’“Why are you even here?” he cuts in, tone laced with irritation. “Why aren’t you with your lovely woman? You have absolutely no reason to be here, Kai.”“In case you have forgotten, I am the Alpha of this pack.”“A lot of people would disagree with you, you abandoned us for a woman.”“That is just what you want to believe, Kai. You know I'd never do that. You mean a lot to me. You’re family.”He stands, rubbing the back of his neck with an annoyed expression. “I’m not so sure about that anymore, Kai.”With that, he walks out. I start to go after him, but Jayden and Jacob jump in front of me. “Don’t worry about him, he will come around,” Jacob says. “He has been acting weird all week.”“I could tell he missed yo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-11-07
Chapter: 155: REDCLAW ISN'T STABLE~~Kai~~“Kai!” Vivienne exclaims, taking a few steps away from me. “Don’t go around with baseless theories now.”“Is it a baseless theory or there's something really wrong with your pack?”Ever since Vivienne Hart decided to show up here, I had guessed there was a reason behind her appearance. The Red claws have stayed away for years. When they gave a fraction of their soldiers to us, they never planned to get them back. Yet, here they are, trying to threaten us into submission.Vivienne flips her hair to the side and schools her expression, giving me a dry smile. “Well, don’t try to change the topic. A word is enough for the wise, Kai. if you want to risk finding out what would happen to your people if you piss my father off,then go ahead.”I don’t miss how much she tries to hide her shaky voice. She turns on her heels and walks away from me. “Elders of Ashville, you are all way past your alpha in years. I am sure you'll be able to give him the advice he needs.”Th
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-11-06
Chapter: 154: WAR~~Kai~~All the elders are waiting when I get into Ashville. Judging by the disapproving looks on their faces, they are angry enough to have me removed from the leadership of the pack right this instant. I ignore their expressions and walk right to my seat, then take a glance at the clock seated on my wrist.“It’s been almost an hour since I sent men to trail Valerie. There has been no feedback from them, and I am trying as hard as I can to be unaffected by the lack of news. Valerie will be okay. She has to be.“Welcome back home, Alpha Kai.” I can hear the sarcasm laced in his tone. “You were away fro so long that I thought we’d have to prepare for a funeral.”“Marlo,” my father warns, his face turning red with fury. “Watch your tongue. There is only so much disrespect the alpha can take from you.”“He Alpha?” Sandra cut in, glaring at my father. “Does your son still hold that position?”“Why, sandra?” i arch my brow in her direction. “Do you want my position for yourself?"Her gaze
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-11-05
Chapter: 153: KAI FOR LUCIEN~~Valerie~~I sit in silence, listening in on Malcolm’s and Sebastian’s conversation. Initially, the former had taunted me about what he was about to do, speaking with all certainty that Sebastian would definitely accept his offer, and I can't help but be curious.There’s no way he doesn’t know who I am already. He knows Lucien is his son. And if he chooses to abandon him, I'll get an answer to the question I asked myself every night for the last five years. Would Sebastian have cared for Lucien as his son?“I am quite surprised that you’re thinking about this so much,” Malcolm urges. “I am offering you everything you have ever wanted. You get your son, and your wife. If she chooses to be away from you, then that’s not my fault. I will do my part by killing Kai anyway. Why do you hesitate?”I wriggle in my seat, parting my lips to speak. Instantly, Malcolm snaps his fingers. His guards rush over to gag my mouth.“This seems like a situation I will lose either way, Malcolm. If you kno
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-22
Chapter: 152: JUICY OFFER~~Sebastian~~Dread washes over me, raw and unexpected. I feel blindly for my seat and sink into it again. Suddenly it feels like the world has faded into oblivion. I can’t feel my leg. Despite the bubbling building I am inside, all I can hear is the pounding in my ears.“Tell me all about it.”“We tailed the alpha of Ashville and the doctor to a house where we have confirmed that the little boy was in, but it had been raided. There were corpses around, and he was nowhere to be found. The doctor looked devastated, alpha. We’re sure that her son has been kidnapped."“And who do you think is behind this?”“I have no idea,” Nikolas replies, but there’s a hint of hesitation in his voice. I clear my throat.“If you have anything to say, say it.”“Well, we found traces that guards from another region were just in the area.”“What region? What guards are you talking about?”“Thghe redclaws. Their alpha is in the north region. We think he, or his men, are involved in this.”“No!” I mumble.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-21
A Scandalous Marriage Deal With Mr Manchester
“You are my wife. No one gets to touch you, and I sure as hell won’t let you touch anyone while you bear my last name.”
My breath catches. Rage and unwanted arousal fight a war inside me. I lift my chin in defiance, glaring at him. “You don’t own me, Rain.”
“Unfortunately, I do for the next year.”
“I have needs, Rain. I am not going to spend a year celibate just because you hate me.”
“Who said you have to spend the year celibate?”
Rain tucks a finger beneath my jaw, his gaze lingering on my lips. He tilts my face up to his, thumb grazing my lower lip.
“If you have needs, Selene…” His eyes flick back up to mine. “I will take care of them.”
In the city of Raven Heights, hierarchy is the order of the day. Selene is the youngest member of the Vaughn family.
A scandal breaks out when her cousin, Vivienne, has a one night stand with Rain Manchester- the illegitimate son of the most influential family in Raven heights. She’s made to cover up for Vivienne and marry Rain in her place. To make matters worse, she discovers Vivienne in bed with her boyfriend. Furious, she agrees to the marriage for revenge, only to be plunged into a world of hatred.
Rain despises her. He’s in love with someone else — Ava, and a marriage to Selene has ruined his chances of being with her. They agree to stay married for a year, with him swearing never to fall for her.
But can his resolve withstand the test of time? Or the sharp mouthed wife he has married? Can they stay a year as a married couple without falling in love?
Baca
Chapter: 059: ANOTHER SCANDAL~~Selene~~A text from grandfather woke me up this morning. He wants to see me, which is quite strange considering the hostile way he has always sent me away whenever we meet. Part of me wanted to ignore his order, as I have no intention to let anything ruin my good mood this morning. But I somehow found myself in the Vaughn Villa two hours before noon.It’s a pleasant morning. Vaughn Beauty is back on track, bigger and stronger like the scandal never happened. Vivienne picked herself up and left the company just as quick as she came. Even though I still haven’t been able to gather any proof that she was behind the smear campaign, I will make sure she gets a satisfactory punishment for what she has been up to.As if the good news isn’t enough, famous celebrities and influencers are uploading positive reviews about our products online. It is quite strange, as we never contacted any of them, but I am more than happy to see the videos coming.“Sir Langston is ready to see you,” a maid’s
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-07
Chapter: 058: EMPTY AND COLD~~Rain~~Ava’s lips press against mine, and my brain goes blank. I can’t seem to process what's happening. The alcohol has turned my brain into a hazy fog, and all I can register is the familiar warmth of her mouth against mine, the second of her perfume filling my lungs, and her fingers slipping into my hair.I have kissed Ava more times than I can count. Her lips once helped me get over bad days. This should feel right. But instead, something sharp recoils in my gut.I shove her away with all the strength my drunk hands can muster, wiping my lips with the back of my palm. As a scoff escapes her lips, I squeeze my eyes shut. This was what I wanted. Ava and I, inseparable after being forced apart by circumstances we had no control over. This was the whole point. I got married to Selene so I could get Ava back eventually. I shouldn’t feel this repulsed by an activity we have done over and over in the past. But I can't help it.Because she isn’t asleep. She doesn’t smell like my wife
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-28
Chapter: 057: THE HEIRSHIP~~Ava~~I can’t help the laugh that builds up in my throat. Rain Manchester has never been so miserable, and it gives me joy to see him like this just as much as it makes me surprised. I thought he had a happy life with his lovely wife. Judging from how many glasses he has chugged down in a short time, I can't be more wrong.Rain looks up at me, a frown forming on his face. Irritation flashes on his features, but it’s quickly submerged by the effect the alcohol has on him. I sink onto a nearby stool and beckon to the waiter.“A martini, please.”“And something stronger for me,” Rain chips in. He looks a mess. His hair is all over the place, like he has spent hours running his fingers through them. He shouldn't look this downcast. Just a few days ago, he was acting all lovey dovey with his wife at the gala. He stepped in to defend her in public. One would think they were the ultimate lovers. Why is he here instead of being with her?“Do you have problems at home?” I ask him idly as th
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-26
Chapter: 056: TOXIC~~Rain~~My hands clench into fists so tight my nails dig into flesh. I had spent yesterday and today running around, putting things together behind the scene to ensure that selene gets out of the mess the scandal created unscathed, yet here she is, finding solace in the arms of another man. For a moment, I stay rooted to the spot, unnoticed by either of them. Then Noah sees me, and the corners of his lips rise upwards in a smirk. He slides his hand around selne’s waist and pulls her closer, running his other hand over her hair. The gesture sends blood rushing to my ears. That bastard is doing this on purpose.She pulls away from him, and they talk for a few seconds. Noah says something that makes her smile before he finally turns to leave. Selene heads towards the house, then stiffens as soon as she sights me. I release a scoff at her expression. She looks like a naughty child who has been caught stealing candy.“What… what are you doing here?” she stutters.Despite the anger c
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-16
Chapter: 055: A REWARD HUG~~Selene~~Another call wakes me up the next morning. But this time, it’s good news. One of the ladies Mary and I met yesterday was on the line with intent to ‘confess’.“Can we meet, Mrs Manchester?” she asks in a timid voice. “I have something to tell you about the scandal Vaughn Beauty is involved in.”“How did you get my number?” I ask, throwing the covers off my body and darting out of the room. My clothes are still in Rain’s. After what happened last night, I don't have the zeal to see him again, but I need my clothes. “Someone gave it to me.”This could be a trap, my subconscious warns. If someone in my inner circle gave her my number, then it could only mean that person has a hand in everything that went down. But trap or not, I have to get to the bottom of this.Rain is nowhere to be found when I get to the bedroom. He’s probably in the gym for his morning workout. I make my way to the closet and shrug on the first dress I can find, making a mental note to have my thing
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-13
Chapter: 054: STAY GROUNDED~~Selene~~I return home to see a truck filled with roses in the yard. The maid surrounds it, taking turns to offload the roses and take them into the mansion. Pamela walks up to me with an exhausted look on her face.“What are these for?” I ask her. She sighs.“Rain had them ordered. I have no idea what they are for.”Without another word, I make my way indoors. I am tired to my bones. The only thing I want to do is go to bed and sleep to get back some energy to brace for the coming days. But when I get in, the flowers are littered everywhere, sending a jolt of irritation through me. The scent is supposed to be nice and soothing. It's overstimulating instead. I ignore the urge to empty my stomach’s content and head upstairs to shower.Minutes later, I have changed into my nightdress when Rain walks in. He has a bunch of flowers in his hand, standing by the door with a smile on his face.“What is this?” I snap in a harsh tone.Rain steps forward, a smile playing on his lips. It’s hal
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-09-12
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