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Twisted INTENTIONS

Twisted INTENTIONS

The night before her wedding, Selina’s perfect life ended. Her fiancé, Jason, cheated with her closest friend, leaving her heartbroken and furious. Determined to make them pay, she began a bold plan of revenge. Her first strike humiliated her best friend—but the backlash was swift. Her enemy vowed to destroy Selina in return. Then came the next step: seducing Jason’s brother, Adrian, a man she barely knew, to hurt Jason indirectly. Yet, revenge took an unexpected turn. Selina’s calculated plan began to unravel as she fell for Adrian, and he, too, found himself drawn to her. But secrets have a way of surfacing. Jason discovered the truth, her brother became entangled in the chaos, and her best friend schemed relentlessly to ruin their budding relationship. With every obstacle, every betrayal, and every whispered secret, Selina and Adrian’s love was tested. Could love survive the consequences of revenge? Or would their hearts pay the ultimate price? Twisted Intentions is a story of betrayal, passion, and love found where it was least expected.
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Chapter: Chapter Eighty Seven
The drive back to Adrian's mansion was unusually quiet.Not uncomfortable.Not awkward.Just peaceful.For once, neither of them felt the need to fill every moment with conversation.Everything that needed to be said had already been said.Adrian's apology.His promise.His request for another chance.The words still lingered in Selena's heart.And judging from the occasional glance he sent her way, they lingered in his mind too.When they finally arrived at the mansion, neither seemed eager to leave the car.Adrian turned off the engine.Silence settled between them.Selena looked down at her hands.A nervous smile tugged at her lips.For the first time in years, she felt hopeful.Dangerously hopeful."You're smiling."She looked up.Adrian was watching her.Amused."I am not.""You are.""I am not."His grin widened."You definitely are."Selena rolled her eyes."You're impossible.""And yet you're still here."Her cheeks immediately warmed.Adrian looked entirely too pleased with h
Last Updated: 2026-06-20
Chapter: Chapter Eighty Six
For the first time in a very long time, Selena felt at peace.It was a strange feeling.Almost unfamiliar.For months, her life had been consumed by secrets, betrayals, misunderstandings, and battles she never asked for.Every morning she woke up preparing for another fight.Another accusation.Another problem.But lately...Things had changed.Adrian had changed.The cold distance that once existed between them was gone.The distrust that had poisoned their marriage had begun to disappear.Slowly.Carefully.But it was happening.And that terrified her.Because the happier she became, the more she feared losing it.The afternoon sun filtered through the office windows as she sat reviewing documents.A soft knock interrupted her concentration.Before she could answer, Adrian walked in.His presence still had the same effect on her.Annoyingly.Her heart reacted before her brain did."Busy?"Selena looked at the small pile of files."Not really.""Good."That single word made her suspi
Last Updated: 2026-06-17
Chapter: Chapter Eighty Five
For the next two weeks, something changed between Adrian and Selena.Not dramatically.Not overnight.But enough.Enough for people to notice.Enough for them to notice.The tension that had once defined every interaction slowly disappeared.The constant misunderstandings faded.The walls between them became smaller.Day by day.Conversation by conversation.Until eventually being around each other felt natural again.Comfortable.Dangerously comfortable.And neither seemed interested in stopping it.Monday morning began like any other.Selena arrived at the office carrying a stack of reports.The moment she entered her department, Sarah appeared.Looking entirely too pleased with herself.Which was usually a bad sign."Good morning."Selena narrowed her eyes."No."Sarah blinked."I haven't said anything.""You were about to."Sarah laughed.Unfortunately, that confirmed Selena's suspicion.The woman was impossible.Completely impossible.Sarah leaned against the desk."So...""No."
Last Updated: 2026-06-14
Chapter: Chapter Eighty Four
The annual Laurent Enterprises Anniversary Gala was one of the most anticipated events of the year.Employees spent weeks talking about it.Preparing for it.Speculating about it.By the time the evening finally arrived, excitement had spread throughout the entire company.The grand ballroom shimmered beneath crystal chandeliers.Soft music filled the air.Elegant decorations transformed the venue into something straight out of a dream.Executives mingled with employees.Business partners arrived one after another.Laughter echoed throughout the room.For most people, it was simply another corporate celebration.For Adrian Laurent, it was the first event in a long time he wasn't looking forward to leaving.Because Selena would be there.The realization annoyed him.Slightly.Mostly because it was true.He adjusted the cuff of his suit and greeted another guest.The conversation barely registered.His attention kept drifting toward the entrance.Then suddenly—she appeared.Everything
Last Updated: 2026-06-13
Chapter: Chapter Eighty Three
For the first time in a very long while, Adrian Laurent found himself distracted.Not by business.Not by company problems.Not by financial reports.By Selena.The realization irritated him.Slightly.Only because it happened far too often lately.He was reviewing a contract when her laugh drifted from outside his office.Immediately his attention shifted.Without permission.Without reason.The sound was followed by Sarah's voice.Then another laugh.Adrian stared at the document in front of him.The words suddenly seemed less important.Ridiculous.Completely ridiculous.He forced himself to continue reading.Unfortunately, it wasn't working.Because a few seconds later, Selena walked past his office.And once again his concentration disappeared.This was becoming a problem.A serious problem.A problem he had absolutely no desire to solve.Meanwhile, Selena was having problems of her own.Specifically—Sarah.The woman had become unbearable.Ever since the successful client presen
Last Updated: 2026-06-10
Chapter: Chapter Eighty Two
For the first time in months, Selena woke up feeling hopeful.Not happy.Not completely at peace.But hopeful.It was a strange feeling.One she wasn't entirely sure she trusted.The past few years had taught her that happiness was fragile.The moment you relaxed, something happened.Something always happened.Yet as she got ready for work that morning, she couldn't stop thinking about Adrian.His apology.His patience.The way he had gradually lowered his walls.The way he looked at her lately.As though she mattered.As though she wasn't simply another employee.Or another problem.Or another mistake.The thought made her smile despite herself.Unfortunately, the smile disappeared the second she realized she was smiling."Get a grip, Selena."She groaned.Then grabbed her bag and headed for work.The atmosphere inside Laurent Enterprises was noticeably lighter.The client presentation was finally complete.Months of preparation.Weeks of revisions.Countless sleepless nights.Everyt
Last Updated: 2026-06-09
Layover

Layover

Ella's world shatters when she discovers her fiancé has been unfaithful. Refusing to marry a man she no longer trusts, she ends the engagement and leaves everything behind to pursue a new life abroad. A flight delay forces her to spend one unexpected night in a foreign city. Alone and trying to silence her heartbreak, she wanders into a quiet bar, where she meets Victor—a calm, intelligent stranger. They share honest conversations, one unforgettable night together, and by morning, Ella disappears before he wakes, convinced they'll never meet again. Weeks later, she begins her new academic program, determined to rebuild her life. But fate has other plans. Victor reappears—not as a stranger this time, but as someone whose path becomes closely intertwined with hers. As old feelings return, so do old wounds. Their growing relationship threatens Victor's career, while Ella's former fiancé refuses to let her move on, setting in motion events that could destroy everything they've built. Caught between love, ambition, and the consequences of one unexpected night, Ella and Victor must decide whether some risks are worth taking—or whether letting go is the greatest act of love.
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty Nine
Ella stood on the balcony of their seaside villa, barefoot, her flowing white sundress dancing softly in the wind.She closed her eyes.The salty air filled her lungs.For the first time in what felt like forever...There were no deadlines.No meetings.No investigations.No dissertations.No expectations.Only peace.Strong arms slipped gently around her waist.Victor rested his chin against her shoulder."So..."he whispered."Mrs. Hayes."A smile curved across her lips."You really enjoy saying that.""I've waited a long time to."She turned in his embrace, smiling up at him."I suppose you've earned it.""I definitely have."Golden sunlight painted his face as he looked at her with the same tenderness that had never faded."You look happy."Victor smiled."I am.""Happier than I ever imagined possible."The resort overlooked the endless sea.It wasn't extravagant.It wasn't crowded.It was peaceful.Exactly what they both needed.Earlier that afternoon...They had walked barefoot
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter Fifty Eight
The church fell into a peaceful silence.The officiant smiled warmly at the couple standing before him."We are gathered here today...""...to celebrate not only the union of two people...""...but the journey that brought them here."Victor never took his eyes off Ella.She smiled shyly."You're staring."He whispered."I've earned the right."She laughed softly."I suppose you have."The officiant continued."Marriage is not the absence of hardship.""It is the promise that no hardship will ever be faced alone."Those words settled deep inside both of them.Victor gently squeezed Ella's hand.She squeezed back."It is now time for the couple to share their vows."The officiant stepped aside.Victor took a slow breath.Then looked directly into Ella's eyes.Victor's Vow"Ella...""When you first walked into my office...""I believed I was meeting another student.""I had no idea...""I was meeting the woman who would completely change my life."A gentle laugh rippled through the chur
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter Fifty Seven
The morning sun rose slowly over London.Soft golden light spilled through the curtains of Ella's apartment.Today...She was getting married.For a long moment, she remained in bed, staring at the ceiling.A smile slowly appeared on her lips.After everything...The uncertainty.The sleepless nights.The dissertation.The investigation.The misunderstandings.Somehow...They had made it here.A gentle knock sounded at her bedroom door."Come in."The door opened.Sophie stepped inside carrying two mugs of hot chocolate."I figured the bride would be too nervous to eat breakfast."Ella laughed softly."You know me too well.""I do."Sophie handed her a mug before sitting beside her."So...""How are we feeling?"Ella stared down at the steaming drink."I don't think it's really sunk in yet."Sophie smiled."It will.""When?""The moment those church doors open."Ella laughed nervously."Please don't remind me."Across the city...Victor stood in front of the mirror adjusting his tie f
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter Fifty Six
The engagement had been announced for nearly two weeks.Life, surprisingly, had become busier than ever.Between Victor's preparations for Cambridge and Ella's growing responsibilities at the Food Innovation Research Centre, their calendars were packed.Yet somehow...They always found time for each other.Even if it was just an evening walk.Or coffee before work.Or a ten-minute phone call before bed.Neither of them took those moments for granted anymore.One Friday evening...Ella arrived at Victor's apartment carrying two takeaway coffees.She knocked lightly.Victor opened the door almost immediately."You have excellent timing."Ella smiled."I know.""I brought your favorite."He accepted the coffee gratefully."I think you're spoiling me."She laughed."I plan to continue."Victor smiled."I have absolutely no objections."His dining table had disappeared beneath stacks of papers.Travel documents.Research schedules.Wedding brochures.Venue catalogues.Invitation samples.E
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter Fifty Five
The morning sun bathed the university campus in a warm golden glow.Students hurried between buildings, clutching notebooks and cups of coffee.For them...It was just another Monday.For Victor...It was one of the last Mondays he would spend here.He stood outside the Faculty of Science building for a moment.His eyes wandered over the familiar brick walls.The old oak tree near the entrance.The stone pathway he had walked thousands of times.Every corner held a memory.He smiled softly."This place made me the man I am."Inside the lecture hall...More students than usual had gathered.Some sat on the steps when the seats ran out.Others stood along the back wall.Victor paused at the door.He frowned slightly."This is more people than I usually teach."A student near the front grinned."Word travels fast, Dr. Hayes."Another added,"We heard this might be your last lecture before Cambridge."A murmur spread through the room.Victor smiled."I see."He placed his notes on the pod
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter Fifty Four
The news spread across the university faster than either Victor or Ella had expected.By Monday morning...Almost everyone knew.Dr. Victor Hayes...Was engaged.Students whispered excitedly in the corridors.Some smiled knowingly.Others were simply relieved to see their favourite lecturer genuinely happy again.Victor walked across campus carrying his usual stack of lecture notes.Everything felt strangely familiar.Yet somehow...Different.His phone vibrated.Ella ❤️He smiled before answering."Good morning, fiancée."Ella laughed."I was wondering how long it would take before you started calling me that.""I've waited long enough.""So have I."Her voice softened."I still keep looking at the ring."Victor chuckled."I've checked my bank account three times since buying it."Ella burst into laughter."I knew it!""It was worth every penny.""It was."Victor answered without hesitation.Meanwhile...Sophie sat across from Ella during lunch.She grabbed Ella's left hand before El
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
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