Chapter: 134. ~Klaire~I almost changed my mind three times before getting out of the car. There was absolutely no reason to meet this woman. I was not with her grandson, neither did I have plans to keep this going on for long.Grandmother had chosen a quiet restaurant away from the city center. It wasn’t overly crowded, and the private garden at the back gave us enough privacy to talk without being overheard. I spotted her immediately.The moment she saw me, she smiled. “Klaire.”I walked toward her.“Grandmother.”She stood and hugged me. I had only met her a few times, yet there was something incredibly warm about the way she held me. As though she had known me much longer than I knew her.She pulled away and studied my face. “You’ve been crying.”I looked away. “It’s been a difficult few days.”“I know.” We sat down. Then she poured me some tea as I looked around the garden. “How are you?” She asked.“I’m surviving.” I simply said. “And how are you too?”She smiled. “Well, I have not been doing great si
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Chapter: 133. ~Klaire~I called Lance again, so many times that my fingers already knew the sequence. I held the phone to my ear.Just the familiar message. The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.I lowered the phone, simply stared at the screen and jeot trying.Nothing.I finally dropped the phone beside me. "He really doesn't want to talk to me."Maybe saying it aloud could make it real. “Lance was gone”. And it wasn’t just from the airport or apartment that he got for me. He had removed himself from my life.And perhaps...I couldn't blame him at all for it. I was at fault. I messed up. I truly did.I closed my eyes. The photographs appeared in my mind again. Our lips licked tightly against each other. I could still feel the heat from the kiss by just thinking about it.My hands around his neck. There was no explanation that could make those pictures look innocent.I wiped my face. "I ruined it." A bitter laugh escaped me. "Of course I did." It seemed like everything I touched eventually fell
Last Updated: 2026-08-11
Chapter: 132. ~Aleksander~The mansion had never felt this quiet. Or maybe my head was the quiet one. I had nothing to think of again. And the silence was somehow worse than busy thoughts. Grandmother had gone to bed early. The servants had all retired. I sat alone in the study, pretending to read through the Moscow reports.But I hadn't read a single line in almost an hour. Every few minutes, my mind wandered back to the airport.Was she gone already? Had the plane taken off? Did the photo get to them? Did it perhaps break any trust?Nah. It had been hours since they left. No feedback from Hale. They were probably in Switzerland now.Maybe...that was for the best.Suddenly…The front door slammed. The loud sound echoed through the entire mansion. I frowned. A maid hurried toward the study."Mr. Aleksander…” Before she could finish…"I know where he is!" A familiar voice rang through the hallway.My heart skipped.No...It couldn't be. The rapid footsteps approached and the study door burst open.She stood there
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Chapter: 131. ~Klaire~"This is it."I smiled as I looked through the large glass windows overlooking the runway.Switzerland.A new country. A new beginning.Maybe this was exactly what my life needed. Lance rolled our luggage toward the boarding area. "Excited?"I forced a smile. "I think so."He laughed. "I'll take that as a yes."We checked in our bags and made our way toward the departure gate. Everything felt strangely peaceful. Or so I thought until…Lance's phone vibrated. He glanced at the screen."No caller ID?" He frowned."Probably spam." I responded.He was about to ignore it before another notification appeared.This time… A picture. He looked over to me and raised his brows. “Not the right time” he chuckled. “I’m with my woman.”I chuckled too. “Just check it. It’s probably a friend…wishing you well.”“Urgh.” He hesitated at first, but ttapped it.Since his phone was a bit far from me, I couldn’t see what he was staring at, but I watched his smile disappear.His footsteps stopped."Lance?" I c
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Chapter: 130. ~Aleksander~Somehow, my mind could not settle. Maybe I should have gone to stop her from leaving. But for what reason? I laid lifeless in my bedroom.My phone vibrated. And it showed Hale Calling...I answered. "What is it?""Sir…Can we meet? Now."I frowned. "At the usual place?""Yes. There are some things I need to tell you."Twenty minutes later...I walked into the quiet restaurant. Hale was already waiting by the window. Two cups of coffee sat untouched. He looked unusually serious.I pulled out the chair opposite him. "You sounded like someone died."He gave a weak smile. "It isn't that. But...I think you'll be angry with me."I leaned back. "I've been angry all week. What more could worsen it? Go ahead."Finally, Hale sighed. "Angry all week? Why are you still torturing yourself?"I looked out the window. "What do you mean?"“We both know Klaire is the reason you’ve been angry.”"She's probably halfway to Switzerland by now." I smiled bitterly."And isn’t that enough for you to let her go
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Chapter: 129. ~Aleksander~I had almost finished packing. It was just one suitcase. One laptop bag. A few files for Moscow. Maybe that was what I needed. A fresh city and a fresh routine. And this time…I was determined to make sure no hallway, office or elevators reminded me of Klaire.I would move on in Moscow. Get over these feelings. I would see other women. I would get distracted with work again. That was the easiest way to assure myself, before I went crazy.A knock sounded on my bedroom door. "Come in."Grandmother stepped inside. She looked... different. Her eyes were red, as though she had cried recently.I immediately stood. "Grandmother? Are you fine?”She forced a smile. "I saw her."I frowned. "Saw who?""The young woman. The one I chose for you. I finally found her.”I paused. "You found her?"She nodded slowly. "I did Aleksander.”My heart remained strangely calm. Weeks ago, I would have demanded every detail. Today… It barely mattered.I didn’t want anything to do with that flash marriage again.
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