Novels by Golden Ji

Chapter 11 MaddieMy heart was restless.Ever since Camden left the dining room, I hadn't been able to focus.Something was wrong.Very wrong.And everyone seemed to know it except me.Odora's words kept replaying in my head.*"If Ethan is here, then something big is about to happen."*What did that even mean?Who was Ethan Black?And why had Camden looked so shaken after hearing his name?The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I became.Finally, I stood up."I'm done eating."Nobody stopped me.Not Freddie.Not Eartha.Not even Odora.It was as if they were all waiting for something.And I hated it.---I left the dining room and headed toward the front entrance.The closer I got to the gate, the louder the voices became.Two men.Arguing.One voice belonged to Camden.The other had to be Ethan.I slowed my steps.Then stopped behind one of the stone pillars near the entrance.Neither of them had noticed me.Yet."Does she know her mother didn't die by accident?"My breath cau

# Chapter 10: The Man at the Gate### CamdenFor a moment, I thought I had heard wrong.Ethan Black.The name hit me like a punch to the chest.That was impossible.After all these years, he shouldn't be here.Yet the look on the maid's face told me she wasn't lying.The dining room fell silent.Maddie frowned."Do you know him?"I immediately composed myself."No."The lie came out too quickly.Her eyes narrowed slightly.She knew I was hiding something.Unfortunately, this wasn't a conversation I could have with her right now."Stay here," I ordered.Then I walked out of the dining room.I could feel Maddie's gaze on my back the entire time.---A few minutes later, I arrived at the entrance of the estate.The moment I saw the man standing beside the gate, my expression darkened.It was him.Tall.Calm.Dressed in an expensive black suit.Time had changed many things.But not Ethan Black.His sharp eyes landed on me immediately.A smile appeared on his face."Camden."I stopped a fe

Chapter 9: A Secret Too DangerousMaddieThe first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was warmth.For a moment, I didn't know where I was.Then everything came rushing back.The mansion.The marriage.Westen's betrayal.And Camden.My cheeks instantly warmed.I slowly sat up and looked around the room.The other side of the bed was empty.Camden was gone.A strange feeling settled in my chest.Disappointment.I quickly pushed the thought away.Why should I be disappointed?This marriage was an agreement.Nothing more.At least that was what I kept telling myself.I climbed out of bed and headed toward the bathroom.The reflection staring back at me looked different.Not physically.But emotionally.The woman in the mirror no longer looked completely broken.Maybe because someone was finally standing beside her.Maybe because for the first time in years, she wasn't fighting alone.Or maybe because revenge was finally beginning to taste sweet.A small smile touched my lips.Then I g

Chapter 8: The ConfessionCamdenThe call ended.For a few seconds, I remained standing in the middle of the room, staring at the dark screen of my phone.Westen's laughter still echoed inside my head.The bastard had always enjoyed testing my patience.But tonight, he had gone too far.A knock sounded on the door.Then Kenzo stepped inside."He is here."A dangerous smile crossed my face."Bring him in."---A few moments later, Westen was dragged into my private study.His hands were tied behind his back.The confidence he had displayed over the phone was nowhere to be found now.His face had turned pale."Camden, this is illegal."I leaned back in my chair."So was attempting to murder my wife."Silence.Westen swallowed."You have no proof."I laughed.A cold laugh."Proof?"I stood up slowly and walked toward him."You invited her there."He remained silent."You knew exactly what was going to happen."Still nothing.My patience snapped.I grabbed him by the collar and slammed hi

Chapter 7: Elena's Daughter Camden “What happened? Is everything alright?” I asked Kenzo, the security escort I had assigned to drive Maddie to her father's house. They just returned much earlier than I expected. “ Just as you predicted, she was almost attacked by a group of assassins.” My brow tightened at the thought of his words. of course, I knew something definitely was going to happen the moment Maddie's father called for her. Men like him never reached out unless they wanted something. That was exactly why I ordered kenzo to accompany her. I couldn't trust that man. “Were you able to see their faces?” “No. The moment they found out I was coming, they ran away. They were wearing a mask.” “Fuck!” I slammed my hand against the table in front of me, anger coursing through me. Westen had actually gone that far. “ You should check up on her. She must be traumatising right now.” With that, he bowed his head and walked away. The moment the door closed behind him, I sto

Chapter 6: Betrayed Again Maddie By the time I turned back, the man was already gone. I couldn't see him anymore. “Is everything alright?” Camden asked, noticing how tense I looked “Yes.” I lied to him. Nothing was alright. What if that man was someone odora has hired to spy on me? Or worse… someone watching my every move? I should have known what I was getting into before agreeing to do this in the first place. But I believe Camden wouldn't let any harm come to me. After spending the day at the company and learning more about how everything worked, I returned home. That was when I met Freddie. He looked pale and disoriented. Almost like he was losing his mind. “Maddie,” he called softly, the tone making my heart skip. “Maddie,” he called again, stepping closer. “ Did you tell your sweet darling husband to freeze my account?” His words made me scoff so loud. “I can't access anything,” he continued, running his hands through his hair. “My cards, my transfer, e