Chapter: 251: The Life We BuiltEpilogue III Rachel ❦ Slade ♡ RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW ♡ I smoothed my gown, checking my reflection one last time. I was finally ready, and the twins were vibrating with excitement. They headed out with Aunt Rose for the Children’s Gala, a special charity event that started before the main party. We were already running late, and I knew Aunt Rose hated being kept waiting. The triplets, however, were staying behind. At only a few months old, they were far too young for the noise and lights of a city-wide event, so they were tucked away in the nursery with Emilia, safe in the heart of our home. I made my way to Slade’s office. He was sitting at his desk, his eyes tracking a holographic architectural map — a digital blueprint of the city’s infrastructure hovering above his desk. Every building we owned glowed in a steady, triumphant red, while the pending acquisitions and new constructions pulsed in hopeful blue. He looked like a king surveying his kingdom. “You know, yo
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Chapter: 250: What We Fought For Epilogue II Abbie ❦ Cale ~ ABBIE'S POINT OF VIEW ~ I smoothed down the front of my dress and marched toward Cale’s home office. The gala was only minutes away, and knowing my husband, he’d get buried in paperwork and forget that the rest of the world existed. When I pushed open the heavy oak doors, I found him hunched over his desk, the lamplight casting sharp shadows across his face. Orrick stood beside him, the two of them working through a stack of files. “Hubby,” I called out, leaning against the doorframe. “Wifey,” he replied. He didn’t even lift his head, his brow furrowed in that intense concentration that used to intimidate me but now just made me want to kiss him. I walked toward them, my heels clicking softly against the polished floor. “I’m here to remind you that the gala is tonight. We cannot be late — Barbie will never let me hear the end of it,” I teased. “I haven’t forgotten, sweetheart. I’ll be up the second we finish this last set of logistics.” I turned
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Chapter: 249: Promise Kept Epilogue I Barbie ❦ Aaron ~ BARBIE'S POINT OF VIEW ~ I stood by the window, my eyes drifting to the vintage music box Aaron had given me. It was the first gift he had ever given me with unconditional love — a far cry from the cold transactions of my past. It was a symbol of the moment everything changed. When we married and moved into our new apartment — a home so massive and grand it made my old apartment look like a shoebox — I made sure that box had a place of honor. I kept it on my nightstand so it was the first thing I saw every morning. It was my daily reminder that he had kept his promise: he never left, and he never let go. A strong hand slid around my waist, drawing me back against the heat of his chest. I leaned back into him, a soft sigh escaping me as he buried his face in the crook of my neck, his stubble grazing my skin before he pressed a lingering, possessive kiss to my pulse point. “You know we’re supposed to be getting ready for the gala, right?” he
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Chapter: Hello !!!!I’ve reached the end of Barbie and Aaron’s story… and I think I need to cry. This may be the end of their story, but not the end of my love for them I didn’t expect to fall this deeply in love with them, but here I am, completely undone by their story I didn’t think I would be writing an author’s note for them, but I couldn’t just let them go without one. I truly hope you enjoyed their journey — the highs, the lows, and every moment in between. I’m already in tears because I never planned to write about them… yet somehow, they found me. And somewhere along the way, I ended up loving them more than I ever imagined. If Barbie’s journey taught us anything, it’s that being a miracle for everyone else is exhausting, sometimes, you have to save yourself first She spent years being drained by the people who were supposed to love her, only to learn that blood doesn’t make a family — loyalty, trust, and the people who choose you every single day do. And never be afraid to run towa
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Chapter: 248: No Losing Tonight * BARBIE'S POINT OF VIEW * Calling Maggie had been the best decision I’d made all week. She’d handled everything — from the secrecy to the outfits — and walking into that lounge dressed like a high-end heartbreaker was the most fun I’d had in ages. Seeing the shock on the men’s faces was hilarious, but the way Aaron looked at me — like he wanted to devour me right there on the leather sofa — made my entire body hum with a slow, coiling pull low in my stomach that tightened with every second he kept looking at me He didn't wait long. He dragged me into the VIP Billiards Room at the back of the bar, the click of the lock echoing sharply in the quiet space. “Why did you bring me here, Mr. King?” I asked, leaning back against the door with a playful smirk. “Remember when you told me you wanted to play strip poker?” he asked, his voice a low, gravelly rumble. I giggled, feeling a sudden, unexpected wave of shyness wash over me. I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, my cheeks wa
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Chapter: 247: Only Ever Her * AARON'S POINT OF VIEW * We were draped across the leather sofas in the private lounge room of The Royal Crown, the air thick with the scent of expensive whiskey and gourmet bites. Cale, Slade, and I were finally catching a breath while our women were out having their own night. The lounge was quiet, the neon lights reflecting off the amber liquid in my glass, but my mind was miles away. I took a slow sip of my whiskey, letting it burn down my throat as I watched Cale lean back, completely at ease, while Slade scrolled through something on his phone. The low hum of music and the faint buzz of neon lights filled the silence, grounding me in the room — even as my mind kept drifting back to her. I can’t even describe the fucking feeling that claws at my chest every morning. I wake up, and the first thing I see is Barbara. Knowing she’s going to be mine for the rest of my life? It’s a rush better than any drug I’ve ever tasted. There’s no peace quite like falling asleep with her a
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Chapter: EpilogueMarissa stood before the tall, ornate mirror, her reflection bathed in the soft glow of the dressing room lights. The wedding gown she wore enveloped her in a cascade of ivory silk and lace, a vision of bridal elegance she had once only dared to imagine. In her wildest dreams, she never envisioned herself as a bride, let alone a mother of two, preparing to wed the love of her life, Efrain Guerra. Stella, looking stunning as the maid of honor, gazed at Marissa with admiration. "Do you remember when I told you that one day you'd find an extraordinary man and walk down the aisle in a breathtaking gown, just like this?" she reminisced. Marissa's eyes flickered with uncertainty as she surveyed her reflection. "Do you believe it will all work out? That I can truly find happiness?" she confided. "Stop doubting yourself, Marissa," Stella admonished gently. A gentle knock resonated through the door, prompting Stella to invite the visitor inside. Juan entered the room, exuding confide
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Chapter: 83. A Mother's Love The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei
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Chapter: 83. A Mother's Love The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei
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Chapter: 82. Stolen InnocenceA year had passed, and now the Guerra's and Valiente's stood anxiously outside the delivery room."I'm going in," Efrain declared to Juan, his anxiety evident in his tone. "If no one tells me how Marissa is, I'll find out myself."A doctor emerged from the delivery room."Doctor, has the baby arrived?" Efrain inquired, his voice shaky with anticipation."Not yet," the doctor replied."Is Marissa okay?" Efrain's words stumbled out.All eyes were fixed on the doctor, awaiting the news."Yes, she specifically asked for you," the doctor confirmed, "She wants you in the delivery room.""Is my daughter okay? I need to be there if there's any complication," Rosairo expressed her concern, with Valentina offering comfort by holding her arm."She's doing fine," the doctor reassured them, then turned to Efrain. "Let's go.""Let's go," Efrain urged."She'll be alright," Valentina reassured Rosairo, casting a supportive glance at Juan, who returned her smile.Marissa was in the labor room, surroun
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Chapter: 81. Inside Marissa's Heart"Will you hurry, please... we're going to be late," Valentina urged impatiently.Efrain descended the stairs with his luggage in tow. "Will you just relax? It's still afternoon," he replied, attempting to placate her.Ignoring his response, Valentina marched out of the house and settled into the back seat of the car. Efrain loaded his luggage into the trunk before joining her in the back seat, and the driver started the car, pulling away from the house.As they were driving, their path was suddenly blocked by a line of cars. "What's going on?" Valentina exclaimed, peering out of the window in confusion.Efrain stepped out of the car to investigate, only to find Stella, Ignacio, Paula, Danna, and Carlos waiting for them. "What's going on?" he asked, puzzled by the unexpected gathering.Marissa approached him with a serenade band and began to serenade him, her voice filled with emotion.Marissa came closer to Efrain, who looked surprised to see her, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Efr
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Chapter: 80. Trust in LoveValentina entered Efrain's room quietly, observing him as he slept. She couldn't help but notice how much he had changed. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine her brother would fall in love after all these years. Before returning to town, Valentina will ensure that both Efrain and Marissa realized how deeply they couldn't live without each other. They belonged together, and she was determined to make them see that.Valentina released the drapes, letting the morning sunlight gently fall on Efrain's face. Efrain rubbed his eyes as the sunlight poured in through the open drapes. "Damn it," he muttered, then noticed Valentina standing before him. "Why did you have to wake me up like this?"Valentina settled herself on the edge of the bed. "Listen, I came to take you back to town to stay with me for a few days, away from here. And you won't say no to me because... because you can't.""Vale, I won't say no to you because I can't keep living like this, with everyone seeing me this wa
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Chapter: Chapter 72SableHe held my arm and pulled me with him as I followed him all the way. I hoped, even if it was a slim chance, that Brant, Joss, or anyone would come to rescue me from him. We reached the empty spot where Brant and I had been earlier — that’s how I knew the bastard had seen me with Brant. I wondered what the hell he wanted. He removed his mask and looked at me, anger etched across his face.I stared at him. Under his right eye was a scar that stretched down his cheek, almost to his full lips — the ones I used to love kissing. But now, they disgusted me, and I wasn’t even surprised he had ended up with such a terrible scar. He should have gotten more.Seeing him reminded me that the bastard’s sister had a scar too, caused by that bitchy Leslie, but Marirose’s scar could barely be seen now.I removed my own mask and stared at him with a straight face to show him I wasn't scared of him anymore."What do you want? Why are you so quiet?" I asked, my voice full of determination. I wasn’t
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Chapter: Chapter 71SableThere I was, standing in front of the mirror, looking at my reflection in a midnight blue dress that Joss had gotten me to match his suit. He walked behind me, picking up my mask from the vanity table."Look how beautiful you look, darling," he said. I glanced at myself again, and honestly, I did look good, even with the little makeup Marirose had put on my face. I didn't even know why I let her convince me.He slipped my mask on, then put on his own. "Let's go."He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me out of the room.As we arrived at the venue, Joss got out, came to my door, and opened it, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me toward him. For some reason, I felt goosebumps prickling my skin, like I was nervous. My hands fidgeted, and I lightly rubbed my neck. I couldn’t shake this jittery feeling, and at the same time, I was trying to scent Brant."We’ll see him soon," Selene said.We walked inside, and the place was amazing. A big hall, beautiful — an elite crowd
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Chapter: Chapter 70Sable Everyone was sitting at the dining table, digging into their meal. Even Kit had returned early today. I wondered if Rhett had an announcement to make.“This food is so fucking delicious. Thank you, Rosie,” Jericho said, looking at Marirose as she brought fruit to Rhett.Everyone laughed as Brant patted his shoulder.“I didn’t cook. Dani did,” Marirose replied.Jericho turned to Dani, who was joining us at the table. “I’m sorry, ma’am, but I really do like your food.”Another burst of laughter erupted around the table.Dani tried to hold back her laughter as she said, “Marirose helped me too.”“So now he’s going to be your right-hand man?” Rhett asked.“That’s awesome,” Kit said, glancing at Jericho’s giant figure. “No one will cross you, brother.”“Don’t worry, kid. I’ll take care of your brother. He has my loyalty,” Jericho said.“So, how’s the club going?” Rhett asked, wiping his mouth with a napkin.“It’s going great, actually. I just need one thing now…” Brant’s eyes flicke
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Chapter: Chapter 69SableEver since we returned to the mansion, I’ve been trying to find the perfect time to break up with Joss. It’s so fucking hard. Every time I try, something happens — he has to leave for work, or someone calls him. And worse, even when I have the chance, I don’t know what to say or how to go about it. I can’t exactly tell him the truth: that I want to break up because I’m helplessly into his brother.When Joss left for work one morning, I headed downstairs and found Marirose in the kitchen, studying a piece of paper.“Hey, Rosie,” I said.“Hey, Sable,” she replied, still engrossed in the paper until she looked up at me. Then she smiled before going back to it. “So, what’s up, girl?”“I’ve got nothing to do. Why don’t we do something together — like some self-care, a spa day, shopping, or even just pampering ourselves a little?” I suggested.She lifted the paper for me to see. “I actually need to do some grocery shopping. Unless… you want to come with me?”“Yeah, sure,” I agreed.We
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Chapter: Chapter 68SableOn our last day at the cabin, I woke up thirsty and went downstairs to grab a bottle of water from the fridge. I sat down, thinking about all the time we had spent here and how much I was going to miss it. That’s when I heard footsteps. Looking up, I saw Brant walking in, looking so damn hot. His hair was tousled from sleep, and he was shirtless, wearing only loose trousers that hung low on his hips, the lines of his body visible and impossible to ignore.He grabbed a bottle of water too, and there I was — already thirsty in a way only he could quench. He walked over and stood in front of me.“Thirsty, huh?” he asked.I had no idea if he was talking about the water in my hand or about the way I was practically drenched for him. I just nodded as he opened his bottle and gulped it down. I had to turn away before I lost myself. Water was dripping down his chest, and damn, he looked too good.I didn’t even realize I was fanning myself until he smirked.“It’s hot in here, right?” he
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Chapter: Chapter 67SableWe all sat down to dinner, everyone happy and relaxed, when Rhett suddenly asked, “Where is Melissa?”“I forgot to tell you. She left with her luggage. She was sad, even crying and cursing under her breath. She told me to tell Brant to go to… hell,” Marirose said.“She’ll be the one going there, because I didn’t throw her out,” Brant replied.I almost burst out laughing, but I held it in, keeping a straight face. Melissa leaving, paired with Brant’s reply, nearly broke me.“Why would she say that then?” Rhett asked.“I told her she couldn’t come into my room anymore, because our relationship has been over for a long time. Fuck it… I told her she could stay if she wanted, but my room was off limits to her,” Brant said.“I’m sorry, son, but Melissa came here to make the family happy. She even picked out a movie for tonight. She’s trying to make you happy too,” Dani said gently. “And besides, what’s so wrong with Melissa? I think you two match each other’s energy… in marriage, in l
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