Chapter: Chapter 12Zenith’s POVMy throat tightened as we stepped inside. The staff greeted Helton James as if they knew him. Maybe they did. Maybe this was just one of his usual places. He didn’t glance at me as he checked us in, didn’t ask for two keys—just took one, slid it into his coat pocket, and turned.“Come on.”I followed silently.The suite was large. Clean. Expensive. A bottle of wine sat on the table beside a tray of chocolate-dipped strawberries. The windows opened to a wide city view.He set his jacket on the back of a chair and began unbuttoning his cuffs. My heart thudded.I knew what was next. This was part of the contract. This was what I agreed to. He was being patient, giving me space—but the expectation hung in the air like electricity before a storm.“I’ll take a quick shower,” I said, not quite meeting his eyes.He nodded once. “Take your time.”Inside the bathroom, I turned on the water and let it run while I stared at my reflection.Was I really going to do this?I wasn’t a vir
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Chapter: Chapter 11Zenith’s POVMy mind kept echoing Helton James’s words from earlier.One week.I had one week to convince my mother to go through with this… marriage. Fuck.The thought tightened around my chest like a noose.I looked at the rack of dresses the employee had just hung on the hooks. His polite smile lingered. “Need help with anything else, miss?”I forced a tight smile and shook my head. “No, thank you.”He nodded and left, and suddenly I was alone with the fabrics, and my spiraling thoughts.Select one, Helton James had said.Was this some kind of test? A weird assessment of my style? What was the point now? We’d already signed the contract. He’d already gotten what he wanted. Hadn’t he?I bit my lower lip, chewing at the question that kept rising inside me.What did he mean by celebrating? And why had he pulled back when he’d gotten so close, so close to kissing me?I stared at the dresses. The overhead lights made their colors glow softly in the mirror. My stomach twisted.Let’s be r
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Chapter: Chapter 10Helton James’ POVOkay, maybe I’d said more than I should have.Truth? I wasn’t used to cleaning. I’d probably suck at it. Never scrubbed a floor, never done laundry. But cooking, that was different. That I actually enjoyed. Not that I’d ever admit it out loud.Still, it was the way she looked at me. Like I was some pampered rich boy who couldn’t take care of himself. And I wasn’t. I’d fought my way here. Dragged the Blake name out of scandal and made it worth something again.So why the hell was I trying so hard to prove myself to someone who was only going to be my wife for a year?God. Something was wrong with me. I needed to shut this down. Focus. This was a contract. A transaction. Nothing more.She nodded, eyes back on the papers. “Okay… cohabitating at my place until Mom’s better. Then we can shift as needed.”Shit. No turning back now. I’d given my word. And Helton James Blake never went back on his word.“Alright,” I said.She kept reading, then let out a soft laugh. “I don’t
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Chapter: Chapter 9Zenith’s POVMaybe I had said too much. I shouldn’t have mentioned that he wasn’t like his brother. But he really wasn’t.The biggest difference was simple, Helton James actually listened. Not just heard words, but listened. He understood. And when he shared his thoughts, it never felt like a lecture or that he was above me. His voice was calm, steady, almost gentle. No pride. No sharpness. Just reason and a touch of empathy.Or maybe… maybe my standards had sunk too low.The silence inside the car stretched out, but it wasn’t heavy. The earlier tension slowly faded as the city lights blurred past the window. By the time the car slowed in front of a tall glass building, night had already taken over the sky. My chest buzzed with a mix of tiredness and something that felt like anticipation.I looked up at the tower. “We’re… going to sign the contract in your office?”Helton glanced at me, one brow lifting. “This is also where I live.”“Oh.”He lived here? Right, I remembered now. He did
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Chapter: Chapter 8Helton James’s POVDamn it.Heat shot down my spine the moment her eyes found mine. Zenith’s expression was calm but curious, her posture confident as she walked down the hospital stairs toward me.The wind caught strands of her hair, making them flutter like dark silk ribbons. A slow, unfamiliar ache started building in my chest.Her hair. Was she some modern-day Rapunzel? Why did she keep it so long? It fell past her waist, thick and gently curled. Impractical, maybe even annoying, but to her, it looked… perfect.She didn’t resemble her mother in the slightest. Clearly adopted, her features carried a mix of Arabic and Indian heritage. Olive-toned skin glowing in the last blush of sunset. Moss-green eyes that seemed to see straight through me.Velhaven was a city full of colors and cultures, every street a melting pot, but even here, Zenith stood out. Not because she was flashy or sexy. She didn’t try to fit in. She just existed in a way that made people notice.She wasn’t petite or
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Chapter: Chapter 7Zenith’s POVThe doctor found me in the corridor just as I stepped out of the waiting room, my chest tight with worry. He looked calm, professional, but there was a softness in his gaze I hadn’t expected.“Miss Francia,” he said, removing his surgical cap. “The surgery was successful. Your mother is out of danger for now, but she’ll remain under observation through the night.”Relief hit me like a tidal wave. I nearly staggered.“Thank you,” I breathed. “Thank you so much.”He nodded with a reassuring smile and left, and I pushed open the door to the private room where my mother now lay sleeping.She looked so fragile, tucked beneath the crisp hospital sheets, her blonde hair streaked with silver fanned across the pillow. Her face, once full of life, laughter, and sarcasm, was pale, lined with exhaustion she had never been allowed to escape. The machines beeped in rhythm with her heartbeat, and the antiseptic scent couldn’t mask the warmth she carried everywhere. She smelled like home
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Unloving Mr. Ceo
Growing up alone and becoming independent at such a young age was never easy for Mallory Addison Finley. For her, it was like walking on pins or entering a narrow loophole. Simply put, her journey was not a smooth-sailing one.
After losing her parents in a car crash, her life had become a living hell for her. She had to go to such lengths to survive, even though she was barely alive.
Nonetheless, she was under the impression that she would have a promising future in the actual world. She assumed she would have and live a great life. Until she reached her mid-twenties, and yet she couldn’t find a stable job.
Hired today, fired tomorrow. She’d grown accustomed to her usual life. Her situation has remained unchanged for several years, and she has never been able to break the chain.
Then, one day, the tables were turned on her. There came a time when she least expected it. Her closest friend, Tiffany Maurer, suggested that she apply to Crimson Group Incorporation because they were looking for a secretary, and Luke Crimson, the president of the company, wanted to find a suitable replacement for the position as soon as possible. Mallory accepted her friend’s offer, fearing she would squander the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Little did she know that not only a job awaited her at work, but also, romance.
What lies, sacrifices, and pain must she bear as a result of her love for the young billionaire? Will she be able to handle it all? Or will she find herself giving up the man she loves?
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Chapter: Chapter 152"Oh, Luke, go find your son!" Dwayne's foolish son is making everything worse! Oh, where did that youngster obtain his fortune, and he's so naughty!" Mallory explained. Yes, Klynt is acquainted with Kennedy."Luke, he's already over there." At the same time, point to him.They're already sweating in front of our house. Klynt had bruises on his face, which I noticed."Hey, kid! "How are you doing?" I inquired of our son."I got into a fight because those ugly guys wanted to flirt with my crush-"My son's words made my eyes widen. I was taken aback when he abruptly sprinted away from me."Bye, daddy!"I hurled stones at the crazed kid who was breaking into our house."Ouch! miiii!" says the narrator. When I turned around, Mallory was already holding our son's ear, and she dropped Klynt, who ran towards me."You're a kid!" That's it, whatever you say.""Come in and take a shower!" "You have the smell of the sun!" Klynt hugged his mother, and Mallory returned the hug before going inside t
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Chapter: Chapter 151After a month......While Mallory considers whether or not to accept Mr. Dave's offer. Mallory was merely a rebound due to her resentment against Luke from the beginning. A contract marriage for her to exact revenge on Mr. Crimson for abusing her.Even though Dave discovered that this was Mallory's true purpose, he offered her even more assistance, which made Mallory feel stronger.Until she decided to agree and sign the contract one day, but Mallory fell in the middle of her work.Luke was taken aback when he received a call from the company.He drove the automobile immediately to the hospital, where Mallory was removed.He was shaking when he arrived at the hospital and instantly got out of the car and hurried inside. He couldn't help but hug Mallory, and he doesn't care if she wakes up.He was very repentant for torturing Mallory.A few moments later, the doctor arrived and discovered that it was the result of too much stress, as well as that Mallory's heart was weak.His world was
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Chapter: Chapter 150Luke's perspectiveI was distracted by the abrupt ringing of my cell phone, which was still unopened on the bedside table, so I immediately snatched it up."Hello," I mumbled sleepily."Bro, Mallory is going to go there with you-""HOLY HELL!" Dwayne! STOP KIDDING! ASSHOLE!" I preceded him by yelling, "Damn this asshole, I know deep down that I want Malloey to come here, but I don't want to hope again.""I'm not exaggerating, bastard! In reality, he could appear at any time!"Knock, knock, knock!When someone knocked on the door, I turned swiftly, damn it!"Luke?" When I heard Mallory's voice, I instantly jumped up and confessed to the full length mirror fuck, I quickly hurried to the comfort room and fixed myself."Luke!" Mallory was said to be impatient. I cleansed myself and immediately put on correct clothing based on the tone of her voice.I'm very nervous! Why? Oh my goodness, I'm gay!When I opened the door, I found Mallory frowning, her arms crossed across her chest.I took my
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Chapter: Chapter 149Luke's POV"Where is my wine, sister?" I yelled angrily.I've been waiting for a long time! Our maid went slowly, and I heard footsteps; it had to be my sister, because I had just finished drinking wine in the room."Here it is, sir," says the server. I merely nodded, he placed the bottle of wine on my table, and he walked away.Am I really going to give up? Should I abandon Mallory in favor of another man? When the door unexpectedly opened, I turned to face it."Luke," Dwayne entered, and I grimaced.What brings it here? This is where I went home to our house; when they are here, this is truly our home."What? "What brings you here?" When I asked him, he sat down next to me and took a bottle of wine."Nothing," he responded, then frowned when he noticed my looks."Damn, Luke, why are you crying?" he inquired, I averted my gaze, it's a joke, it'll probably laugh at me!"Stop talking! "Can you leave right now?" When I mentioned I was irritated, he shook his head."Tsk, tsk, what's your
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Chapter: Chapter 148She gazed at me for a few seconds before abruptly laughing, "Shhh... Hahaha!" She laughed, as if I were fooling with her! What's the joke in what I said?"W-what's so funny?" When I asked, she laughed and pointed at me."You! "Hahahaha, you're very good at joking, aren't you?" I rushed over to her and grabbed her shoulder."Damn you, Mallory!" I'm not kidding!" I was likewise taken aback when I burst out bawling.My tears streamed down my cheeks."Tsk, you can!" Don't make me seem dramatic! whatever you want to say! "Just go home, you're already drunk!" she said, and I shook my head before hugging her.I pressed my face on her neck."Luke! What the hell is going on? "Please let me go!"She attempted to push me, but I hugged her even tighter."Luke, I'm really going to scream here!" I don't pay attention to her, and the hug continues."RAPE!!AHHHH! "PLEASE HELP ME!!!" Her yell took me by surprise. A few seconds later, a group of men approached us, attempting to drag me away from Mallor
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Chapter: Chapter 147Damn, it's been three years since Mallory left me, and here I am still waiting for her, Damn I am so unhappy, I don't even know how I lived without her, it's true what they say, only when she is gone from you will you appreciate the value of a person.I didn't understand I was practically addicted to becoming a womanizer again until things became even worse. She caught me having sex with someone else just as she was about to see me. I tried everything to find her and looked into why she didn't seem to have changed. Her stomach does not appear to be growing. She is, as far as I know, pregnant. There, I learned about her pain while I was making my world happy and having fun every night while she was in the hospital.And yet again, we were caught having sex with that girl who comes to see me virtually every day. That chick has a lot of lust. When I found out about their plans and that they were only paying to copy Mallory, even though she continued repeating she loves me now and is ready
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