Chapter: Chapter 14Elias POV: My brows furrowed in worry, my heart drummed as I pondered on what she had asked me. She looked serious, so it wasn't like a joke, but I wanted to believe she didn't know what she was saying.“What did you just say?” I asked with raised brows and stared at her with a worried look in my eyes. Then she suddenly frowned. Her expression confused me, but I tried to put one or two together until she finally spoke up.“You heard me. Can you just stop with the pretense? It's sickening! You killed Lucas!” She yelled, tears forming in her eyes. Her body shook in fear, and her lips pressed as she tried to hold back her tears. I was stunned but didn't get what she meant, so I took her hand in mine and pulled her into the house. She struggled underneath me, but I pressed her lips with my palm, her back against the door. Her breath came out in pants, and she stared right into my eyes like she was searching for the truth.“Stop struggling and tell me what the hell you think is going on
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Chapter: Chapter 14Sienna's povI arrived the next day on campus but noticed something off. Only few student in school while others were practically not around. “What the hell is going on?” I pondered as I watched the few student that had strolled in stroll out. Just then, my eyes sighted Eden. She walked towards me as fast as she could, hands resting on my shoulder. “Oh Si, how are you doing?” she asked with raised brows and a worried expression on her face.“Fine, but something's off today. Why's everyone just…”She sighed shaking her head. Then she placed her hand on my shoulder. “You aren't going to believe what I found out.” I furrowed my brows, confusion forming on my face. “What did you find out?” Despite being confused and scared, curiousity was what took over my expression.“You might want to be able to sit for this one.”I nodded, moving towards where she gestured her hand before seating.“What is it girl, talk to me, I feel overwhelmed already. “You're acting like someone died.” “Well
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Chapter: Chapter 13EliasI knew she was no longer safe and was now a major target, but how? No one knew about our relationship. I had made sure of that. Even our engagement was made private to pull her away from the public eye.I watched as she turned pale, staring at me for a solution now when things were getting out of hand, but since she was mine, I promised to handle it.“You've got classes today?” I asked, staring at her. She seemed not to be with me and dragged her feet to a nearby couch before collapsing into it. “No, no, I don't.” She muttered, staring into space. I guess she was still shaken from what she found out. “Look, I already told you I would handle it; can you just trust me?” She snapped her head towards me, worried about the issue. “Do you know how worried I am? I can't seem to think straight. Prof. Lucas isn't someone to be messed with. He knows his ways.” I tilted my head, my eyes dark. Was she more scared of the professor than she trusted me?Tropical.“Fine. Give me one day to
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Chapter: Chapter 12Sienna I swallowed, feeling my body tensed. I wasn't going to be used again. I wasn't going to let him get to me. I turned off my phone and immediately headed to bed, forcing myself to sleep.I woke up the next morning feeling tired. My eyes were heavy, and I snapped my head towards my door, frowning on my face.I pushed myself up, walking towards the door with a strong look on my face. However, as soon as I opened the door, my face turned pale. I didn't know what else to do. I tried to speak when he stepped into the room.“What are you doing here?” He didn't have a smile on his face and closed the door the moment he walked in. “I tried to call you, but your number suddenly went off. You didn't take my calls. Why?”I swallowed, stepping backward while he followed me, staring into my eyes like I owed him something. “I don't know what you're thinking, but we need to talk at my place.” I frowned, crossing my arms over my chest with a dark look in my eyes. “I don't think there's a
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Chapter: Chapter 11Sienna's POVI sprung up from my seat, my heart drumming hard. His eyes showed surprise, and then all of a sudden, his gaze darkened.“I'm sorry, professor. I don't know what you're talking about, and I can't stay here any longer.” He scoffed. “Nonsense,” his tone was sarcastic. “What do you mean you don't know what I'm talking about? Aren't you big enough to take me?”My nose wrinkled in disgust, but a wave of fear caused my blood to run cold. “I’m sorry, sir. I do not know what you're talking about, and I have to leave.” He scoffed. “You know exactly what I'm talking about, but since you claim not to, I'll explain it to you.” He took a sip of his champagne, placing the glass back on the table then he exhaled.“You can be my campus girlfriend. We could meet here on the weekends, and you get to take care of me. That's all. We could end up being good together, and you can pass my course even if you perhaps do not take my exams.” My jaw hung open, and I blinked a couple of times to
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Chapter: Chapter 10Sienna's povShivers ran down my spine the moment I saw that message and I tried to compose myself hoping that it was a place to meet and talk. “Maybe he doesn't want us to be seen in public places together. I tried to make numerous excuses for him. I didn't know what to do. My mind raced, my temperature warmed from the pressure I felt inside. However, no matter how hard I tried to make things seem positive for me I couldn't. The idea of meeting up with a lecturer filled me with dread because I knew how I met Elias. Despite not knowing he was a lecturer back then I still fell into his trap. I didn't want the same mistake. I exhaled but knew I had to go. I couldn't keep a professor waiting or ghost him. Especially with everything that went on in school. I took a deep breath and prepared my heart to meet with him. I grabbed my bag and my phone but I knew I couldn't go out by this time. Dad wouldn't also believe me if I told him I was going to Eden’s place again.“Damn it!" Frustr
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Chapter: Chapter 155Elsie’s POVMy eyes burned with hot tears as the doctors and nurses flanked me, while trying to ensure a successful delivery."You're doing incredibly well, pumpkin," Damien said as he comforted me and wiped a damp cloth across my sweating forehead as his eyes bore into mine."Just one more deep breath, Mrs. Thorne," the doctor called out. "The first baby's head is almost clear and I need one more powerful push on the next contraction."Another wave of pain hit me and I gritted my teeth as I let out a gasp as I squeezed Damien's hand with as much force as I could muster and then, pushed with the last of my strength."That's it, pumpkin! Right there with me, don't let go," Damien urged frantically as he continued comforting me.A split second later, I felt a release and then, the loud cry of a baby.The first baby was born."It's a healthy, beautiful baby boy, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne," the nurse announced with her face lighting up with a smile as she quickly moved the crying infant away.T
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Chapter: Chapter 154Third Person's POVFour days later, Elsie was awake.The room was filled with a happy atmosphere as everyone was happy that the troubles were finally over. Elsie sat propped up against some pillows with her face still pale from the poisoning, but her beautiful eyes were clear, alert, and fixed on her husband. Damien sat closely by her side with his large frame turning towards her like he was scared she would disappear if he dared to step away. His fingers were holding her tightly as his thumb playfully traced her hand.The head toxicologist stepped into the room while adjusting his eyeglasses as he looked over at them with a genuine smile on his face as he looked down at his most recent report."It is nothing short of a medical miracle, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne," the doctor announced as he walked further into the room. "When you first arrived, the concentration of the toxin was so high we genuinely feared the shock would cause a spontaneous termination. We had stated that we might lose the
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Chapter: Chapter 153Damien’s POVI barely paid attention to the drive back to the estate because I was practically boiling and by the time I arrived back at the estate, my guards were already in position, guarding each exit route with loaded guns in their hands.When I stepped into the living room, the guard I had called hurried to meet me."They are all accounted for, Mr. Thorne," he reported, keeping pace with me as I walked down the long corridor toward the ballroom. "Every maid, chef, and cleaner has been detained like you asked.”"Good," I growled. "Let's begin."The ballroom was quiet as a graveyard. Thirty-five staff members stood in trembling lines and they were all surrounded by armed guards. As I looked them over, I felt a fresh wave of rage because these were people I would have vetted for. People I paid premium salaries to ensure absolute discretion and safety in my household and funny enough, some of them were picked off the streets and given a better life here.I stopped in front of them wi
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Chapter: Chapter 152Damien’s POVI was deep into work in my study as I tried to meet deadlines, while making sure to check on Elsie to see if she needed anything. I had a whole lot of workload but after all that happened and the recent incident with Victoria, I just wanted to have some time with her because life was indeed fragile.A while later, I resisted the urge to call her and ask her to come to keep me company, so it wouldn’t look as if I was being too clingy but just as I pushed the thoughts away, my phone lit up with a call from her.A wide and genuine smile spread across my face as I picked up the device, sliding the screen open. We had only been apart for a few hours, yet the mere sight of her name made my chest swell. I was prepared to tease her for missing me so soon and to ask her if she needed me to come back upstairs and rub her stomach or if she wanted to come down.With my smile still wide, I answered the call."Hey, pumpkin, miss me already—"The words died instantly in my throat.There
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Chapter: Chapter 151Elsie’s POVTwo days passed and everything was absolutely amazing as we experienced a kind of peace like never before because we were no longer looking behind our backs to make sure something bad was about to happen.Damien, who was as hardworking for us as ever, was busy in the study room. He was supposed to go to work but for some reason, he chose to stay back home, where he would be able to watch me better. I didn’t even need to complain because I enjoyed his company just as well.That morning, after Damien went to the study to get some work done, I spent the next few minutes on the phone with my mom, who was more than eager to see my belly.“You’re practically glowing, baby,” my mom praised with a wide smile. She was currently at work but still set some time aside for me. “Come on, let me see that baby’s bump,”“Mommy, it’s not that big yet,” I laughed shyly as I raised my shirt up so she could see. She and my dad are so hyped about the baby that they always ask if they can see my
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Chapter: Chapter 150Damien’s POV"I have no shame when it comes to you, pumpkin."I said these words to a blushing Elsie but I meant every single one of them because I would do anything in the world for her and my child and I wasn't even kidding. I was very happy she was satisfied with the development so far and truly, it was an exhausting journey but giving up was never in the job description.After the whole drama with my mother and having Lucas and Victoria gone as well, I was more than ready to begin this new journey with her, where we wouldn’t have to be scared of the unknown.By morning, while I was still enjoying the presence of Elsie which I had thought I lost forever, my phone lit up with a call. When I took my phone to check the caller ID, I frowned when I realized it was hidden.Knowing something was definitely wrong and I didn’t want to wake Elsie, I quietly stepped into the balcony so as to have some privacy and also, not frighten her. The moment I closed the door after me, my expression har
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Chapter: Chapter 30وجهة نظر إلسيعندما حان وقت العشاء، استحممت وتوجهت إلى الطابق السفلي، متجاهلة الألم في قلبي. كانت أمي قد واسَتني وأخبرتني أن داميان سيأتي إلى المنزل للتحدث معي، وعلى الرغم من أنني لم أكن أرغب حقًا في رؤيته، إلا أنني وافقت.عندما وصلت إلى غرفة الطعام، كنت قد جلست للتو على كرسيي عندما وصل داميان. رحبت به أمي، ثم جلس على الكرسي بجانبي بعد أن ألقى التحية على والديّ. أما أنا، فظللت أحدق في طعامي دون أن أمنحه حتى نظرة واحدة."مرحبًا." سمعته يقول لي، لكنني لم أجب. ركزت على تناول طعامي، رغم أن شهيتي كانت معدومة، ليس وقلبي يؤلمني بشدة بسبب خيانته. وعندما رأى أنني لا أرغب في التحدث معه، تركني وشأني.كان الصمت حول مائدة الطعام خانقًا، بينما تظاهر الجميع بأن كل شيء على ما يرام. أبقيت ظهري مستقيمًا وعيناي خاليتين من أي مشاعر وأنا آكل بهدوء. وعلى الرغم من أن داميان لم يقل لي كلمة أخرى، كنت أشعر بنظراته الحارقة مسلطة عليّ.كان والداي يحاولان التصرف بشكل طبيعي، لكن الجو كان مشحونًا بالتوتر، وفي كل مرة كان داميان يمد يده نحو كوب الماء، كنت أرى ارتجافة طفيفة في يده من زاوية عيني. وبما أنه أخبرني ذات مر
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Chapter: Chapter 29وجهة نظر داميانكان يجب أن أعرف أن الأمور ستصل إلى هذا الحد. كان يجب أن أعرف أفضل من أن آمل ألا ينكشف غطائي.كان كل شيء يسير على ما يرام حتى أبرمت صفقة مع شركة إلسي. في البداية، أردت أن أجعل الأمر مفاجأة صغيرة، لكن بطريقة ما، عندما رأيت مدى حماسها وكيف كانت تتحدث عن فانتوم بكل هذا الإعجاب، لم أعد أرغب في أن تعرف أنني هو.كنت قد خططت لكشف هويتي في الليلة نفسها التي أخبرتني فيها عن الصفقة التجارية، لكن عندما رأيت كيف أشرق وجهها وهي تخبرني بكل شيء عنها، أردت أن أراها بهذا الشكل أكثر. أردت أن أسمعها تتحدث عن فانتوم بطريقة جميلة دون أن تعرف أنه أنا.لكنني لم أخطط لأن يصل الأمر إلى هذا الحد. لم أخطط لأن تخرج الأمور عن السيطرة بهذه السرعة. في كل مرة كنت أخطط فيها لإخبارها بالحقيقة، كنت أشعر بالخوف وأتساءل إن كانت ستحبني بالطريقة نفسها إذا عرفت أننا الشخص نفسه. واصلت الحديث معها وحاولت كسب قلبها، لكنها في المقابل بدأت تمنح فانتوم اهتمامها أيضًا.وهكذا ببساطة، أصبحت ألعب دور الرجلين. كان الأمر متعبًا، مستنزفًا ومربكًا، لأنني كنت أحاول بكل جهدي ألا ينكشف غطائي. وفي كل مرة أحاول فيها إخبارها بال
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Chapter: Chapter 28وجهة نظر إلسيلا أعرف كم من الوقت جلست هناك أبكي على الحب الذي لم أحظَ به يومًا، أبكي على الحب الذي ظننت أنني وجدته أخيرًا، لكنه لم يكن سوى مزحة قاسية.لكن بعد فترة، عندما طرقت سكرتيرتي باب مكتبي لتخبرني بأن مجلس الإدارة ما زال ينتظر مقابلتي، دفعت أفكاري المزعجة جانبًا وعدت إلى العمل. كان العمل هو الشيء الوحيد الذي لن يكذب عليّ.كان الاجتماع قصيرًا ولم يكن متوترًا كما كان قبل وصول داميان. الآن، رحل الصحفيون، وبدأت الأمور تعود إلى طبيعتها."لقد تحمّلت مجموعة فانتوم كامل المسؤولية عن الخطأ، وهم يتولون القضية شخصيًا في الوقت الحالي، كما أن الأضرار تتم السيطرة عليها بسرعة كبيرة." تحدث مايكل، أحد أعضاء مجلس الإدارة."حسنًا. هل هناك أي شيء آخر يجب أن نقلق بشأنه؟" سألت وأنا ألقي نظرة على الملفات أمامي. بما أنهم كانوا يتولون القضية بأنفسهم، بدأت الأمور تعود إلى مسارها الطبيعي، وكنت منبهرة حقًا. حقيقة أن داميان ما زال يساعد دون عناء حتى بعد أن طردته من حياتي دفعت قلبي إلى الدفء، لكن ليس بما يكفي لأغفر له كذبه عليّ."أعتقد أن هذا كل شيء في الوقت الحالي. وأيضًا، أعتقد أن هذه الفضيحة قد لا تكون س
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Chapter: Chapter 27إلسي – من وجهة نظر إلسيبينما أصيب حشد الصحفيين بالجنون بسبب الخبر، شعرت بألم يمزق أحشائي في قلبي.شعرت بأنني مُستغلة، مخدوعة، ومتخلّى عني. كيف استطاع أن يخدعني بهذه البراعة؟ لقد كان كلا الشخصين، ومع ذلك لم أشك فيه ولو للحظة. والأسوأ أنني كنت أشعر بالذنب لأنني كنت أتحدث مع كليهما في الوقت نفسه.كان من المفترض أن أشعر بالارتياح لأن الفضيحة انتهت سريعًا بسبب خطوته تلك. كان من المفترض أن أشكره بحرارة لأنه أنقذني. وربما كان يتوقع مني أن أحتضنه بقوة أمام الجميع لننهي الشائعات إلى الأبد، لكنني لم أشعر بأي شيء من ذلك. كل ما شعرت به كان غضبًا مشتعلًا.نظر إليّ بابتسامة وكأنه يتوقع مني أن أسقط عند قدميه وأعبده. كان يتوقع أن أكون سعيدة لأنه أنقذني، لكن ما شعرت به كان العكس تمامًا.دون أن أنطق بكلمة أخرى، سحبت يدي من يده وأخفيت مشاعري خلف ملامح جامدة حتى لا يرى أحد مدى عمق جُرحي. ودون أن أقول شيئًا، تركت داميان وعدت إلى مكتبي. بدا مذهولًا من تصرفي المفاجئ، لكنني لم أنتظر ولم ألتفت حتى لأنظر إليه.لم أستطع.شعرت وكأنني أسير في حالة من الذهول وأنا أعود إلى مكتبي، ثم أغلقت الباب بعنف وانزلقت بجسدي
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Chapter: Chapter 26منظور إلسيبعد بضعة أسابيع.كان كل شيء يسير بشكل جيد للغاية، وكانت الأعمال تزدهر. حقًا، لقد كان تعاوننا مع فانتوم نعمة كبيرة، لأن مقدار الاهتمام الذي كنا نحصل عليه كل يوم بدا وكأنه يزداد باستمرار.وكانت علاقتي مع فانتوم تسير بسلاسة أيضًا. هل كانت تُعتبر حتى علاقة؟ لم نكن نتواعد، لكن كان هناك هذا التوتر بيننا الذي يقول عكس ذلك. وعلى الرغم من أننا لم نتمكن من الالتقاء بعد، ظل تواصلنا مستمرًا.أما داميان، فكان يتصرف كحبيب رائع بكل معنى الكلمة، مما جعل مشاعري تجاهه تتعمق أكثر.ثم كان هناك هذا الشعور بالذنب بداخلي لأنني كنت أحب رجلين في الوقت نفسه، ومهما حاولت، لم أستطع تحمل فكرة التخلي عن أحدهما. كان كلاهما يعني لي الكثير.حاليًا، كنت قد عدت من موعد غرامي آخر مع داميان، الذي عاملني كأميرة. ذهبنا إلى مطعم إيطالي، واضطررت إلى تجربة بعض الأطباق اللذيذة جدًا التي لطالما أردت تجربتها. وبحلول نهاية الليلة، كنت ممتلئة، سعيدة وراضية.كنت مستلقية في السرير وأتحدث مع فانتوم، وعلى وجهي ابتسامة عريضة. وعندما حان وقت النوم، تمنينا لبعضنا ليلة سعيدة، ثم غلبني النوم.بدأ الصباح بكابوس.استيقظت على اهتزا
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Chapter: Chapter 25منظور إلسيمرّت خمسة أسابيع منذ أن حصلت على تعاون مع فانتوم، ويمكنني القول إنه كان أحد أفضل القرارات التي اتخذتها في حياتي.العمل معهم منحني مزيدًا من الظهور، وكذلك المزيد من الأرباح. كان الرئيس التنفيذي، الذي يُدعى فانتوم، رجلًا رائعًا حقًا. كنا نرسل رسائل بريد إلكتروني مفصلة إلى بعضنا البعض وأحيانًا رسائل نصية، لكننا لم نلتقِ قط.لكن ذلك لم يكن مهمًا لأنه كان يطابق جميع الصفات التي أبحث عنها. كان رجلًا مرحًا للغاية، وسهل التعامل معه، وودودًا. وبما أنني كنت أعشق سباقات الفورمولا واحد، فقد انجذبت إليه على الفور.بالنسبة لي، لم يكن مهمًا إن كنا سنلتقي أم لا. لقد وقعت في حب شخصيته وحبه لسباقات الفورمولا واحد. شعرت أنه الشخص الوحيد الذي يفهم حقًا شغفي بهذه الرياضة.ومع ازدياد قوة تواصلنا، سألته بطريقة لبقة عن اجتماعنا، لكنه قال إنه كان مشغولًا جدًا، لذلك تم تأجيل اجتماعنا. ومع ذلك، واصلنا الحديث.ثم كان هناك داميان، الذي كان رجلًا نبيلًا بكل معنى الكلمة. كان يتأكد من أنني بخير طوال الوقت، ويمنحني كل الحب الذي يمكن أن أتمنى الحصول عليه، مما جعلني أشعر بالتضارب لأن لدي مشاعر تجاه فانتوم وك
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Masuk
