Chapter: Temptations“There’s no need for that, I don’t want him to worry,” she had said. Jacob knew Damien. He knew his friend would leave everything he was doing and rush over to his house to pick up his girl, even in a raging tsunami. He knew Bianca knew that as well, so his best guess was that she had another agenda. He, however, didn’t want to jump to conclusions. Damien would definitely leave the house but might end up getting stuck in traffic for the rest of the night, so he decided against it. At about two am, Jacob began feeling a pleasant pressure on his groin. He had sleepily opened his to see Bianca grinding her bare core on his clothed hardness. He had jerked his head up while his eyes widened like saucers as realization dawned on him. She was just putting on the t-shirt he had given her to change into. He had also given her some shorts but she wasn’t wearing them as she straddled him, her hands grasping her breasts as she moaned loudly. For a split second, Jacob wanted to leave her there.
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Chapter: SwedgeDamien had made a fuss that night. “Why the f**k would you let her go. You’re not the one with the broken nose and a smashed car. It wasn’t your call dude, why would you do that?!” He yelled, alongside other profanities. “Piss off man. If you hadn’t been yelling with that deceitful girlfriend of yours, all these wouldn’t have happened,” Jacob yelled back. “She said she was drunk!” “And you believed her man! Seriously, you believe that crap. This ain’t the first time, neither is it the second nor the third, yet you take every rubbish that spews out of her mouth. A lady mistakenly gets into your brawl, she gets hurt even, yet you want to take out all your frustrations on her. You know what! You are a b**ch, bro.” Damien threw a punch at Jacob's face, jolting him backward and onto the table in his study. In turn, Jacob leaned off the table and rushed towards Damien, sending his own punch right into Damien’s abdomen. Although Jacob was furious and in a fit of rage, he avoided Damien
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Chapter: InterrogationsShe was driven out of her thoughts when she felt a tug on her dress. She looked down and saw 6-year-old Joana looking up at her with her two big Heterochromia eyes of the shades green and blue. “Your dress is dirty,” Joana stated, touching the torn part of Rebecca’s dress. Rebecca squatted and took Joanna’s little body into an embrace, pecking her cheeks. “Yea, I fell in a puddle.” Just that statement left a bad taste in her mouth. It brought back the thoughts of earlier events. “What are you guys eating?” she said, trying to expunge the thoughts from her head, and stop herself from bursting into tears. “Umm…Mrs. Butterworth gave us this…uh, yours is in the flask over there,” Brianna answered, pointing to a small green food flask on the table. Rebecca carried Joanna into her arms and walked the short distance to where Brianna and 8 years old Michael sat, still eating. She touched Michael who hadn’t noticed her presence. He looked up and saw her. A huge smile engulfed his face as
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Chapter: ReliefRebecca hobbled quickly towards the direction of the shack she shared with her siblings. She could see the shack up ahead but not her siblings. Michael and Joanna should have been perched on different sides of the dilapidating construction, playing, while Brianna should have been curled up on a chair reading a novel. But none of them were in sight. Her heart fell into her stomach. She increased her pace, ignoring her protesting leg.Around her, people she’d known all her life, both old and young were all staring at her. Most of them had worried looks on their faces but no one dared stop her. They knew that dark look on her face. On good days, she would chirp all day, greeting and conversing with the people in her small community, but today wasn’t one of those days and they knew it. All they could do was worry and hope she wouldn’t hurt herself.James and John were at both sides of her, gauging her movements. They were walking sideways, their bodies sl
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Chapter: Big Mistake?He jumped out of his car, went over to the passenger’s side, and flung the door open. He then ran over to her and gently grabbed her on both shoulders.“Please leave me alone,” she strained.“Shut up, or else I will drop you so hard you wouldn’t be able to get up again.” He threatened.The threat successfully got her to seal her lips. She allowed him to help her into the passenger’s side of the car, strapped her in, entered from his side, and drove off.He aimed to take her to the hospital, get her looked at, and then leave with a free conscience because deep down, he felt he was the reason for all the bruises and limping.“Stop!!! Please stop here!” She screamed as if in severe pain.“What?!”Jacob was actually worried and a bit scared. He didn’t know the extent of this lady’s wounds, and wouldn’t want to associate himself if her condition deteriorate
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Chapter: Crazy Limping LadyJacob exhaled slowly as he made his way out of the police station. He didn’t know she could run off and disappear immediately without a trace. His mind was conflicted. He felt he did the right thing by letting that girl go, but this sort of feeling always got to him prior to a betrayal or deceit. This has been the reason why he'd become rigid and authoritative to his staff. Allow them sniff weakness or pity from you, boom, they bring out their devious cards. He couldn’t figure why her case got to him. Was it her tears, or the fact that she was in a bad shape? He didn’t know. He drove the car onto the road and towards the direction he came from, still in thoughts, when suddenly his eyes came in contact with someone limping down the sidewalk. It was as if his thought morphed into reality because there on the road, was the same lady, still in her messed up clothes, dragging her left feet along. He didn’t realize her wounds were that severe. She looked intact when she was running. Even
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The Shape of Destiny
At nineteen, desperation drove Leah Carter, a vulnerable young woman with nothing left to lose, into the arms of a stranger, and into a one-night stand that would change her life forever. That single choice saved her grandmother’s life, but at an unbearable cost. She stole a priceless family crest and disappeared.
Six years later, Leah is a single mother living to protect her secret child at all costs, even if it means carrying her guilt forever.
Damien Thorne is a billionaire heir haunted by a deadly fire he didn’t start. Trapped in a vicious power struggle for his family’s empire, he trusts no one, especially the people closest to him.
His stepmother is determined to steal control of the Thorne empire for her son, Julian, whose goal is simple: to ruin Damien and run the Thorne Group into the ground, driven by lifelong hatred and resentment.
When fate forces Leah and Damien into close proximity, sparks ignite into a volatile enemies-to-lovers attraction neither can deny. Old wounds reopen as Leah is drawn into the fight for the Thorne legacy, where the stolen crest holds the key to everything.
As Damien fights to protect his position and the empire, Leah becomes both his risk and his refuge. But the truth about the past, and the child between them, could destroy what they’re building before it has a chance to survive.
Baca
Chapter: Dare MeDamien Their voices echoed all around me.I could see the faces of the thirteen board members, their mouths moving as they argued loudly. Those in support of me and those who wanted me removed."But it's been six years! He didn't cause the fire!" one said."Well, he was in charge of it. Now people are dead. Every year, we pay respect to the lost lives. The media remembers the memorial and puts us under public scrutiny all over again. We're getting hit every single time. Our stocks are plummeting!""Oh come on! We're hardly under public scrutiny. That's because he's been paying his respects. He's working, Peter! There have been new innovations. Our revenue has tripled. Don't tell me you don't receive the fat sums into your account, because I have…""We could make more if we stopped getting random hits here and there!""What makes you so sure another hand would do a better job?""Julian's jurisdiction is flourishing. Ever since he joined, we haven't heard any scandals, have we? Yet our
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Chapter: Wet HeatJulianI turned her around, bent her over the edge of the bed, and thrust inside her, groaning as her warmth and wetness enveloped me completely.Her soft, lush ass jiggled with every brutal snap of my hips, the sight tightening my already rock-hard member even more.She let out a tiny scream, hands flying back to grip my thighs, whimpering like a lost puppy.I leaned over her, trapping her heavy breasts in the crook of one arm, then slid my free hand between her thighs. My fingers found her center and rubbed hard, matching the fury pounding through me.She spread her legs wider, giving me more.I smiled against her shoulder.This was always the response. Bending people to my will was a gift. Making them do my bidding even when it required a bit of uh… physical persuasion, was my forte.Pleasure rippled through my body when they squirmed under my touch, my stare, my power. When they cowered at my name, when the memory of me carved itself into their nightmares, I felt like a god ruling
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Chapter: Dame in DistressLeah "Hello…"I slowly pushed the door open, peeking through to make sure someone wouldn't rush at me with a knife."Why would someone rush at you with a knife?" It was as if my brain rolled its eyes when it asked this.“I don't know, maybe because the door of the owner of this hotel is open. And dark inside,” I retorted.Eish!I slowly walked inside, feeling the wall for the switch."Where the heck is it?" I muttered, cursing under my breath.Everywhere was pitch black, and my imagination was conjuring things I wouldn't want to experience in this darkness."Hello…oh, got it!" I finally found the switch and turned the light on.It was the same golden-yellow lights. They didn't illuminate the room much, but it was enough to see that it was empty.Did Mr. Thorne leave in a hurry? Was there an emergency? What happened with his brother?"You came for your bag, remember?" said my sassy brain.Oh, right. It's right there.I went straight to it and picked it up. On the table was my resignat
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Chapter: Why Me?LeahThe office was a dark, luxurious room bathed in warm amber light.Black shelves packed with books lined the walls, and a wide solid wooden desk sat at the center, flanked by deep leather chairs. Above me, low-hanging golden pendant lights glowed softly, making the entire room feel powerful.And sensual."Please take a seat, Ms. Carter."I walked up to the visitor's seat and sat down, trying hard to calm my nervousness.I didn't know what to expect from this man. But one thing was certain: I wouldn't let him talk down to me or make me feel inferior."This belongs to you, right?" He slid what looked like an envelope toward me.When I saw my handwriting boldly written on it, I almost gasped.That was the letter I'd been looking for.How did it get to him?"You dropped it," he said, answering my question."Thank you," I said in the most courageous voice I could muster, reaching out to retrieve it with a fidgety hand I was straining to control."You're resigning?""Yes," I responded,
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Chapter: In His ElementLeahI'd never seen him smile like this.Even at the fundraiser, it had been a polished business smile.But this one? It took my breath away.The woman and the man stood to receive him and Jack, his assistant."Oh no, no. Stay seated." He gestured for them to sit."Good day, sir," I said with a curtsy as he moved past me."Hello, Ms. Carter."My breath hitched.With the way my breath kept seizing, I'd probably pass out. Because why did he respond to me? That was unusual.Jack passed by, giving me a curt nod. I curtsied again."Have you had anything yet?" Damien asked."No, we were waiting for you," the lady said.I turned to face them immediately, ready to take their orders.And so, the meeting began.Mr. Thorne and Jack hadn't had their tea yet, so I wheeled my trolley to the farthest corner and stood.From their discussion, the lady was in charge of all the orphanages in the district, and the man was her lawyer.They discussed the funds from the fundraiser, mapping out plans and pro
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Chapter: SummonedLeah"Where the heck are you?"Mr. Scott's stern voice cut through the speaker."Uh…home?"This man always made me nervous."Young lady, I'm trying my best not to unleash my fury, but if I don't see you in the next five minutes… I'll sue you! You hear me?!"The phone went dead.I stared wide-eyed into space.Could he really sue me? I'd prepared my resignation letter last night, but I hadn't submitted it yet.My phone lit up with new messages from Rachel. Apparently, she'd been calling and texting me since morning."What's going on?!"I checked the time. Eight AM. I only worked bi-weekly at the hotel on Saturdays, and today wasn't one of them.I quickly scrolled through the messages."Mr. Scott is furious! Where are you?!""Didn't you get the email?!""Leah, pick up your phone!"I widened my eyes. What email?I opened my inbox and there it was. I'd been told to come in today. The email had been sent at four AM, followed by a string of missed calls from Mr. Scott.What is going on?I fl
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Chapter: EpilogueAnne I felt a hand slip into my PJs and began walking its magic there. A moan escaped my lips as sensual pressure built in my core. I was lying on our king-sized bed with white sheets and a duvet, in our large bedroom. I’m too sleepy or maybe lazy to describe it. Just take this though, the walls are white. The side tables holding up the bedside lamps are also white but with golden designs along the edges, matching that of the bed frame, which has extra huge golden spirals on the tall headrest just above my pillow. By the corner, a long wooden cabinet that holds several drawers is attached to the wall. On top of the cabinet are different figurines and sculptures, then close to it is a magnificent white dressing table that houses my very few beauty products, and an equally magnificent mirror with the same golden design on its edges. There are two walk-in closets on opposite sides of the room. One is for Vincent and the other, mine. A second door closer to my closet lead to the bathroo
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Chapter: HomeVincent The heavens grumbled like an old giant before I began feeling splatters of droplets on me. I glanced up at the skies and smiled. It was as if it knew how I felt inside. It was a thunderous feeling. I sped past cars on Andrew’s bike, squinting to see clearly as the rain had begun pouring with reckless abandon. How didn’t I see it? How could one be so close, yet so far away?! I felt what I felt, but I just couldn’t see what I was supposed to see, simply because of amnesia. Now it’s all coming back to me! Like a waterfall crashing against the oceans, my memories came flooding in. “I’m coming, Anne. Just wait, okay? I’m coming,” I breathed, maneuvering through the impending hold-up that the rain caused. ‘Slow down you dumb-a**’ my mind warned. I listened to it and went slower till I was off the traffic and onto the small road leading to Anny’s. My heart pounded against my chest as I neared her apartment. The gate that’d had been there when I rented the place for her was un
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Chapter: The VoicesVincent Arya made it sound like I had the best of times with her. She may be right because the feelings I had for her couldn’t have been created by mere moments. We must have gone through thick and thin for me to have realized what I had and cherish it. Arya made me to almost desire to stay back and savage the little I could from all we had left. I couldn’t. Because I was hurt. I lost my memory. I couldn’t remember any of my time with her, or even her face, yet I couldn’t get myself to make love to any other woman. She had all the knowledge. She knew all the bits and pieces of our trials and tribulations, but the moment I step out of the picture, she finds solace in the arms of my brother. Now, she has a baby for him. I couldn’t live with that. Her love for me didn’t nearly match the way I felt for her. I couldn’t fight when she’d already given up a year ago. Why didn’t she come after me? Why didn’t she make plans to make me remember slowly? She only comfortably devised plans
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Chapter: Silhouette in the RainAnne The knock on the door made me jerk and involuntarily drop the scissors outside the bathtub. Andrew couldn’t have been back so early, and definitely won’t be knocking gently. Pamela wouldn’t too. Who could be knocking? My dead heart arose and, like a diver, dipped into the pit of my stomach as the thought of Vincent being the one at the door entered my head. It couldn’t be, could it? He should be in the airport now if he wasn’t on the plane already. I didn’t really care to check the time since Andrew left. Is It possible that Andrew had talked Vincent out of leaving? That’ll be if he saw him on time. I didn’t want to ignite my hope only to watch it explode in my face yet again. I’d wanted to wait a bit to see if the caller would go away, but then the knocking would wake Lucia, who’d begin crying and wake my mother. That thought made me hurriedly step out of the bathtub. My legs were wobbly from all the fear and trepidation of what I’d decided to do. I gingerly put one foot i
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Chapter: Goodbye WorldAnne I carefully carried sleeping Lucia and placed her on the duplicate cot in my mum’s room. I slowly and noiselessly stepped back and out of a room, throwing a glance at my mum, who was snoring lightly on her bed. I then switched off the light and shut the door behind me. Finally, the time has come. I made sure I locked all the doors for the night before heading to my room. Pamela had come earlier and suggested staying with me till Andrew comes or calls. Andrew must have called her to come. Well, I refused all her persistence and almost got angry at her stubbornness. She’d grudgingly accepted to leave. In my room, I took out a pen and scribbled down a few thoughts of mine. I hadn’t time to write a full epistle because I was hurting badly. If I did have the time, I would have written long notes to every one of the people I know who would be hurt by my actions. I’d wanted to live for Lucia, but seeing her face, eyes and long hair reminded me so much of him. One would think that wo
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Chapter: A ConfessionVincent “We need to talk, Arya,” I said, watching her enter the parlor. She stretched her mouth into a thin line, nodding her head in agreement. “We’re finally having the talk,” she said, removing her jacket and dropping it on the couch alongside her bag. “Alright, I’m ready,” she said, after sitting down on the couch opposite mine. Silence engulfed us for minutes. It was as if we both knew where all this was headed. “Arya, I’m sorry,” I began. “I thought I could do it, but I can’t. It would be a total mess marrying me in this state. You guys were right, I’ve not healed entirely, and I shouldn’t have come back here…” I had my eyes on her the entire time, gauging her reaction. She simply looked back at me without a flinch. “Arya, let’s call off the wedding,” I conferred. She didn’t respond or divulge any emotion that showed how she felt about what I said. After what felt like ages, she inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, then cleared her throat. “It’s sad. Honestly, I prayed it w
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