Chapter: CHAPTER 49 – Darius’s Return to PowerCHAPTER 49 – Darius’s Return to PowerAlthea’s POVIt was quiet, too quiet.The office had that eerie stillness that always preceded chaos. Papers were stacked neatly, computers hummed with the soft white noise of productivity, and yet the absence of certain familiar presences made it feel… off.I walked through the corridors, heels clicking softly against the polished marble, my thoughts tangled in the mess of the past few months. Damian had finally regained some semblance of composure, his broken confidence stitched together with threads of resilience, sheer determination, and, perhaps, stubborn pride. The scandal had slowed him, yes, but it hadn’t destroyed him. Not entirely.And then I heard the murmurs.“Darius is back.”The words struck me like a cold wind.I froze mid-step. Darius. Back in the office. Back in the country. Back… here.---The ArrivalI tried to ste
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Chapter: CHAPTER 50 – THE KISS THAT SHOULDN’T HAVE HAPPENEDCHAPTER 50 – THE KISS THAT SHOULDN’T HAVE HAPPENEDAlthea’s POVThe office felt different after Darius’s return. It wasn’t the sleek glass walls, the polished floors, or the soft hum of productivity that had changed—it was him. Darius. His presence had an energy that shifted the air around me, charged it with tension, with longing, with unspoken confessions that had lingered for months, years even.I tried to focus. I had work to do. Reports to finalize, meetings to prepare for, deadlines to meet. But every time I looked up, he was there. Walking past my desk, leaning against the doorway, offering a small, almost imperceptible smile that made my stomach twist in ways I didn’t want to admit.And I knew—it wasn’t just me.---The Morning Tension“Good morning, Althea,” Darius said as he appeared by my desk, leaning casually with one arm resting on the edge.I looked up, forcing a neutral e
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Chapter: CHAPTER 48 – A Broken CEOCHAPTER 48 – A Broken CEOAlthea’s POVI never thought I’d see Damian like this.Not truly broken.Not completely undone.The gala had ended hours ago, yet the echo of whispers and the sting of betrayal lingered in every corner of my mind. The scandal—Damian with Samantha—was out there, circulating faster than I could comprehend. Headlines were already forming in my imagination, the public narrative shaping itself against him, against us. Against me.And there he was. Damian.Sitting alone in his office, the city lights casting fractured reflections across the glass. His chair leaned back slightly, one hand on the desk, the other rubbing his temple in exhaustion. The suit he wore, once pristine and sharp, seemed weighed down by the tension surrounding him, as though it carried the weight of every expectation, every rumor, every mistake.I hesitated at the door. My instincts screamed at me to knock, to
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Chapter: CHAPTER 47 – THE SCANDALCHAPTER 47 – THE SCANDALAlthea’s POVI was barely holding my champagne glass when the first whispers reached me.Soft, subtle at first, like a ripple across the gala hall.“Did you see?”“They’re saying…”“Is that… real?”I froze mid-step, the golden liquid trembling in the crystal glass. My instincts screamed before my mind could catch up.And then it hit me.A video.A damning video.Not a rumor, not a half-truth. Visual evidence.Of Damian. And Samantha.---The First ShockIt was on one of the large screens behind the stage, the very same screen that had moments ago displayed the company’s quarterly achievements. Now, it flickered with motion, drawing the crowd’s attention as if the universe itself had orchestrated it.Damian. Samantha.And my name, my face, my entire sense of stability—they weren’t in the frame, but someh
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Chapter: CHAPTER 46 – FIRE AND ICECHAPTER 46 – FIRE AND ICEAlthea’s POVThe moment I stepped into the gala hall, I felt the air shift.Not because of the chandeliers or the polished marble floors or the strategically placed staff hovering like statues.No. The shift came from her.Celine.I could feel her eyes on me before I even saw her. Sharp, calculating, gleaming with that familiar venom that only she could carry so effortlessly.She had been waiting for this night, waiting for me. I could sense it.I walked slowly, heels clicking against the polished floor, deliberately making my presence known without acknowledging her gaze.She didn’t flinch. Instead, she smirked, a predator who knew she had me cornered.“Althea,” she called out, voice silky, loud enough to carry over the soft hum of the gala.I paused. Heart steady. Eyes forward.“You look… different,” she added. Too casual. Too pointed.I tilted my he
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Chapter: CHAPTER 45 – THE PROPOSALCHAPTER 45 – THE PROPOSALAlthea’s POVI knew something was wrong the moment Damian asked me to attend the gala.Not invited.Not requested.Asked.Damian Navarro didn’t ask unless he needed something.---The Invitation That Wasn’t One“Just attend,” he said over the phone, his voice even, controlled. Too controlled.“No speeches. No interviews. Just presence.”I leaned against the counter of my apartment, watching the city blur beneath the rain-streaked windows.“Why?” I asked.A pause.Then, “Because it would stabilize things.”There it was.Not because I want you there.Not because it matters to me.Because it would stabilize things.“I’m not part of Navarro Enterprises,” I reminded him calmly.“No,” he said. “But you’re still part of the narrative.”That sentence settled i
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A Man in Distress
He’s powerful. Unshakable. Untouchable… until she returns.
Evan Ramos commands the courtroom and the city’s most prestigious law firm, but behind the polished suit and iron reputation is a man undone by grief and longing. Widowed, weary, and raising a young daughter, he has never stopped carrying the weight of a past love.
Liana Cruz never meant to come back - returns to town for a funeral, sparks ignite that neither can ignore, not after the night that tore her heart apart, not after she left him for the sake of her sister. But fate has other plans. Drawn back into Evan’s orbit, she finds herself face-to-face with the man she once loved and whose touch still makes her pulse race.
As legal battles pit them against each other, as stolen moments and lingering glances spark with undeniable chemistry, Evan and Liana are forced to confront the desire, guilt, and passion that refuses to stay buried. With a rival firm watching, a colleague quietly coveting her, and a past that won’t let go, the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore.
Will they let the past destroy them, or will they risk everything to finally give in to the fire that has always simmered between them?
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Chapter: 25CHAPTER 25 — LianaThe city seemed sharper that morning, the light slicing through the streets as though anticipating the battle ahead. I gripped my briefcase and inhaled, centering myself. Today felt different — the tension in my chest wasn’t just the anticipation of the courtroom; it was the subtle pull of history, rivalry, and the knowledge that every move I made would be scrutinized by someone who knew me better than anyone should.Ethan was already at the elevator, his calm presence a counterbalance to the knot of nerves in my stomach. “Morning,” he said, voice soft but steady. “Today will be a turning point. Expect escalation, but don’t let it unsettle you. Control, precision, and strategy will be your allies.”“I’ve reviewed everything,” I said, gripping my notes. “But I can feel it — he’s planning something. Something deliberate.”Ethan’s eyes met mine. “Exactly. That’s why preparation isn’t enough. You anticipate. You adapt
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Chapter: 24CHAPTER 24 — LianaThe morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Delgado & Reyes Law, painting golden streaks across the polished floor. It was impossible not to feel the weight of the day ahead. Today’s session against Ramos & Associates promised to be another grueling test — not just of legal skill, but of strategy, precision, and composure.I gripped my briefcase tighter than usual, taking a deep breath before stepping into the elevator. The city outside felt alive with energy, but all I could focus on was the courtroom, the tension, and the subtle pull of history that Evan Ramos always carried with him.Ethan was waiting by the elevator, looking every bit the composed, meticulous attorney he always was. “Morning,” he said softly, his voice a calm anchor against the rising storm of nerves in my chest.“Morning,” I replied, my voice steady but betraying a flicker of anticipation. “I’ve reviewed everything. Every c
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Chapter: 23CHAPTER 23 — LianaThe morning air in the city felt heavier than usual as I stepped out of the taxi, briefcase in hand. My mind was already in the courtroom, running through every clause, every piece of evidence, every potential angle Evan Ramos might exploit. The last session had left no doubt: he was escalating, pushing harder, testing boundaries both professional and emotional.I tightened my grip on my bag strap, exhaling slowly, trying to ground myself. Today, I would need more than preparation. I would need anticipation, awareness, and unshakeable composure.Ethan was waiting by the elevator when I arrived at Delgado & Reyes Law, his usual calm presence grounding me. He gave a small, encouraging nod as I approached. “Morning, Liana. Ready for another round?”I offered a tentative smile. “I think so. But I have a feeling today’s session won’t be straightforward.”“Correct,” he said softly. “Expect the unexpected. Evan’
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Chapter: 22CHAPTER 22 — LianaThe morning air was crisp as I stepped into Delgado & Reyes Law, my briefcase swinging lightly at my side. The building’s familiar hum felt different today — charged, anticipatory, almost electric. I could feel it in my chest, a subtle premonition that today would test more than just my legal acumen.Ethan met me at the elevator, adjusting the strap of his bag casually, his expression unreadable but alert. “Morning,” he said softly. “Big day ahead. Evan’s playing hard today. You’ll need focus, precision, and calm.”I inhaled slowly, bracing myself. “I’m ready,” I said, though my pulse betrayed a faint tremor. “I’ve prepared, reviewed every clause, every precedent.”Ethan’s eyes softened. “Prepared, yes. But remember — strategy isn’t just preparation. It’s awareness. Anticipation. Control.”I nodded, feeling a subtle warmth of reassurance. “Control, awareness, anticipation.”“Exactly,” he said, a
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Chapter: 21CHAPTER 21 — LianaThe office felt unusually quiet this morning, almost serene compared to the intensity of yesterday’s courtroom session. I walked down the hallway of Delgado & Reyes Law, briefcase in hand, letting the subtle hum of fluorescent lights and the soft tapping of keyboards in the distance ground me. For a moment, I allowed myself to breathe, to savor the calm before the storm.Ethan appeared beside me at the elevator, coffee in hand, hair slightly tousled, eyes sharp and focused as always. “Good morning,” he said smoothly, offering a faint smile.“Morning,” I replied, adjusting the strap of my bag. My chest still felt the residual tightness from the rooftop encounter with Evan yesterday. The pull, the tension, the acknowledgment of history and boundaries — it lingered, subtle yet persistent.“You handled that rooftop encounter remarkably well,” Ethan said softly as we stepped into the elevator. “Acknowledgment with
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Chapter: 20CHAPTER 20 — LianaThe late afternoon sunlight spilled across the rooftop garden of the office building, warm and deceptive in its serenity. I walked along the narrow stone path, hands gripping my bag, trying to clear my mind. The day had been long, exhausting, and emotionally draining. Courtroom battles with Evan, cross-examinations, unexpected twists — I was proud of my performance, but my chest still felt tight with the residual tension that seemed impossible to shake.I paused near a low hedge, taking a deep breath. The city stretched below me, distant traffic and muffled voices fading into background noise. For a moment, I imagined I could just… let everything go. Forget history, rivalry, tension, and the pull Evan always seemed to exert over me.But of course, Evan Ramos wasn’t about to make that easy.---I hadn’t expected to see him here. Yet, leaning casually against the railing on the opposite side of th
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