Chapter: 057SHAWN. Three days later, I was in the middle of dangerous men from all over the city, serving them drinks. My eyes blazed with fire, but I dared not act toward them. These were ancient men who commanded this darkness that I found myself in. These men were the power behind the Don position, and I had to act like I was okay with being here. As though I didn’t want to curl myself in Normani’s hands and inhale her sweet, natural perfume.Jackie was beside me, poised and regal as always, watching with the same attention as myself. The smoke in the room didn’t seem to bother anyone, but I couldn't help but think about how much it was going to bother Normani. Pretty sure she was going to be scrunching up her nose and coughing. I could feel the weight of their stares. Every movement I made, every glass I placed on the polished table, was an unspoken test. I knew it, Jackie knew it, and most of all, her father knew it. This was the beginning of being Don, the very start of this darkness.One
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Chapter: 056NORMANI.“You know, I still don’t understand why you chose to do that bitch’s jewelry,” Estella muttered as she leaned over my shoulder, watching me adjust the final clasp on Becky’s necklace.Her voice was sharp, her annoyance unmasked, and I couldn’t blame her. Estella was the part of me that didn't know how to hide her feelings. She was the part of me that fought when others looked down on me.I glanced at her and let a small smile curve my lips. “And I hate that you are letting your creativity work in this moment. You even gave her one of your very new designs.” Estella rolled her eyes. I was adding the last-minute touch after getting a new Inspiration for her design.“Well, I will not let Becky tarnish the image of the company I worked so hard to build. Regardless of the war we have, this company remains the best and the most unique.”Estella hated that I was working so hard for someone like Becky. She paid so much for this necklace, so I have to work.I lifted the necklace, the
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Chapter: 055SHAWN. I didn’t know what to tell Normani. My mouth opened, but the words stayed locked somewhere in my chest. I couldn’t possibly tell her the truth, I couldn't even tell her half of it. It didn’t matter that we weren’t officially together. It didn’t matter that what we had between us was just sex partner yet but I kept tugging on at the edges thinking this was going to be permanent even when I knew it was nearly impossible not with the chains that were binding me. Also, it felt so wrong to say it out loud. How do you tell a woman you are fucking that your girlfriend was waiting for you at home? There was no neat or clean way to say it without cutting her. Without making her feel like she was a fling. I hesitated, and of course she saw it. Normani was sharper than she looked. Her beauty could deceive a man and make it seem like that was all she was good at, being beautiful. Her gaze was a blade dressed up as silk. However, her gaze didn't hold anger. It didn't disappoint. It held
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Chapter: 054SHAWN.No.Jackie lied. She told herself she was the only one who had ever made me feel something real, that I couldn’t let go of her because I could never get anyone like her. I believed it for a while. Because at that time it felt like I was a monster, and she was the only one who could handle that monstrous side of me. But she was wrong.It wasn’t Jackie. It was the woman here, now.Normani and it was even different with her. With Jackie, I always felt pleasure only at the very end. Always at the point of climax, that was the only time that the pleasure hit. But with her, just her presence was enough to spark me up. Her breath, her voice, the way she trembled when it was too much for her but didn't stop regardless. Her eyes were pretty, too pretty even as she stroked my cock. She kept trying to make me hit pleasure, taking me deeper even when she gagged. She was different. Jackie was wrong. I wished that I could tell it to her face that she was wrong. Normani was here for me.
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Chapter: 053NORMANI.I hated the address the moment I saw it and to think that I was actually excited for him to send it. I looked at the building on google map and more irritation set in my mind. It was not his house. It wasn’t a penthouse like they do in the movies, it was a fucking hotel. I stared at the hotel building like something filthy yet, I wanted to see him. I was curious. For the first time in my life my curiosity beat my ego. Wow! Who the hell was this man and what kind of spell did he cast on Princess Normani?I drove my car to an hotel to see him and that fucking hurt me. I was supposed to turn around, to leave and block him and act like he doesn’t exist but here I was stopping in front of the crude address he sent me. I told myself it was curiosity, not weakness. I wanted to hear what he had to say, nothing more. And I stepped out of my car, feeling so uncomfortable. I only ever came to the hotel for buiness meetings, nothing less than that but here I was here to meet a man I didn
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Chapter: 052NORMANI. I watched the card on my desk. It had been delivered through the mail. I didn't have to open it to know its content. I knew who had sent it to me. I knew how petty she could be. Becky and George’s wedding. Those two were getting married and they couldn’t wait to throw it at my face. I wasn’t even shocked. It was their kind of person but did they think I still want George after the betrayal.I lifted it carefully, reading the details once more. George and Becky. Their wedding. Their pictures were printed on the front of the paper, and I couldn’t help the anger that filled my lungs.I honestly didn’t want to feel anything anymore. I didn’t want to feel anger or hatred toward them because at the end of the day, George was no longer mine and I had to deal with that and move on regardless. Yet I found myself staring at the paper. At their photo watching every little detail. The colour of her nails; they were green and a lighter shade of green in a squoval shape. She pulled his
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Chapter: New Alert!!!!Instantly, the air around David crackled with tension. He swiftly shed his suit, the fabric feeling heavy in his trembling as he handed it over to Richard, who felt like crying at the back of his boss—this was all his boss had been working for in the past few months: to have Miss Rowan to himself finally, without fear of Flora hurting her again. Just then, James' phone buzzed, interrupting the silence that engulfed the atmosphere. Seeing the caller, James picked up at once. "Hello, babe," James said into the phone, drawing curious glances from David and Richard. To them, only Rowan would receive such a nickname. Seeing their suspicious gazes, he switched the phone to loudspeaker. "Hi, Naomi, you can speak now," James invited. "Miss Rowan has been rushed to the hospital. She's unable to fly; she started having contractions before she entered the plane," Naomi informed them. Before James could reply, David snatched the phone from his hands. "Miss Naomi, this is her husband at the ho
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Chapter: The wedding dayThe room was alive with happiness as Flora jubilated, knowing that in a few hours, every TV station and blogger would be buzzing about her wedding to David Thompson, the president of the Oregon group of companies."As the heiress of Seraphims Holding, I only deserve the best," Flora declared from where she lay on the bed, with Andrew planting kisses on her neck and along her jawline."You know I will compensate you handsomely. I panicked when I found out David had regained his memory but didn't want me anymore. I thought everything was over, after years of patiently waiting," Flora confessed, a smile playing on her lips."I've told you that you don't have any problems. Since you've opened up to me about your true feelings and that it's me you love, and only his money you desire, since you've promised that it's my child you'll carry in his house, then I don't have any issues. The wedding is set to proceed, and in a few hours, you'll be Mrs. Thompson officially, but inwardly, you'll be M
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Chapter: Steve decision It had been a few days, and tension hung thick in the air as Steve returned to James's house to deliver his response. The silence that filled the room was deafening, each breath heavy with anticipation. Jessica, though she thought she was prepared for any outcome, couldn't help but rub her hands together nervously. Ryan, sensing the tension, rested his head on her lap, his instincts picking up on the palpable anxiety swirling around them. "So, brother, have you finally made your decision?" James asked, his tone harsh yet tinged with regret. In the past few days, he had come to realize that his emotions had clouded his judgment. He understood that everything Steve had done was out of love for him — Steve didn't want him to lose the love of his life, just as James had lost his. It was this realization that had prompted James to allow Steve to make his own decision, even if it meant James would have to bear the pain of parting with his brother, if only for a while. "Yes, kid brother,"
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Chapter: Knowing the truthWhat?" David's father asked, surprised by his son's allegations. "Dad, answer me. Are you involved with her too?" David demanded. "No, I'm not. And I'm disappointed that you would think so little of your father," David's father said. "I don't care, Dad. If she knows something about you significant enough to trade for my safety, then it must be substantial, and I need to know about it today," David said defiantly "Sit down, and I will tell you everything," David's father said. Reluctantly, David slumped into the chair, his anger palpable, emanating from him like a dark cloud. "Firstly, I discovered the kind of person Flora was after you started seeing her. Knowing how much you love her compelled me to dig deeper. I didn't want you to end up with the wrong woman. After finding out that she was involved with different men, I decided to confront her myself instead of letting you do it. During our conversation, she confessed that her uncle had forced her into those situations and that
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Chapter: Secret"What do you mean, David? It was the marriage certificate we both signed, isn't that what we both wanted back then? Just because you didn't have the memory doesn't change the fact that your mother is aware of it, and a mother can't lie," Flora's voice came over the phone, her tone laced with frustration and desperation. She wasn't even attempting to come to David's house, realizing she had nothing left to lose."Flora, even if it is true, I don't want this marriage anymore. We have to annul the certificate," David stated firmly, using a word he never wanted to utter."What? David, are you trying to use me and then discard me? We've been dating for almost seven years. Now you don't want me anymore, and you didn't consider the repercussions it will have on my family and me, on the company, on everyone who believed we would end up together... I won't force you, David, but think about the consequences. We are legally married starting next week. If we don't announce it publicly, I don't kn
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Chapter: Where did you get it?Naomi could only hum softly as she listened to Rowan's teasing remarks. Bending down, she reached for the coffee cups placed in front of them, an order she had made for both of them. Savoring the warmth, she took a delicate sip before carefully placing the cup back on the table.Inwardly, Naomi grasped the subtle undertones of Rowan's words. Since meeting James, she felt a shift within herself, a desire to embody qualities that might earn his admiration. But could she confide in Rowan that the catalyst for her change was the very man who harbored feelings for her?"Miss Rowan, I can't say there's any love involved. Let's just say someone's critique nudged me towards self-improvement," Naomi replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty. Rowan's gentle smile lingered, leaving Naomi to ponder if her response had hit the mark."You know, being challenged by someone and feeling compelled to better oneself because of them, well, it's akin to love. You might not realize it now, but soon enough
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Chapter: One hundred and forty fourISABELLA POVAlex was waiting for me at the foot of the steps when I stepped out from the graduation hall. He had a huge bouquet of flowers in his hand and an exotic car behind him. A new one? I ignored it and focused on him.I rushed down the stairs, holding the ends of my gown in one hand and my graduation cap in another. I jumped into his arms and he circled his arms around me, holding me tightly to his chest. I laughed in his neck and wrapped my legs around him. I could feel the petals and the scent of the roses cradling my back.“You came,” I whispered, laughing.“I’ll always come for you,” he responded.Slowly, Alex let me down. I slid down his body before my feet touched the ground, and then he kissed me. I melted, pulling him closer.“Congratulations,” he whispered, rubbing his nose on mine. “You did it. You fulfilled your dreams.”Tears filled my eyes. I hastily wiped them away before they could ruin my makeup and turned to look at the school. I couldn’t believe I had finally
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Chapter: One hundred and forty threeISABELLA POVAn hour later, Brianna stirred from her sleep and called for me.Alex sat on the floor outside my door, his back against the wooden frame. The paper lay between us, untouched. Neither of us had spoken since I read it—there was nothing to say."Isabella! I have to go now!" Brianna’s voice rang out.I shook off the fogginess in my head and jumped to my feet. Sensing my urgency, Alexander moved away from the door. He opened his mouth to speak, but I acted quickly, pressing my thumb to my lips—a silent signal for him to stay quiet.When he nodded and said nothing, I left the room and went to meet Brianna. She had washed her face in the kitchen sink and was picking at her things when I joined her.“I have to be somewhere this evening,” she told me absently. “I have this terrible headache and I know my homemade soup is going to cure them, so ciao!”“Okay, bye,” I answered meekly.She straightened and kissed the top of my head. “Congratulations again, my love. I’ll see you soon,
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Chapter: One hundred and twoISABELLA POVBrianna clicked her glass to mine. “Congratulations, friend We did it. We got in.”I took a deep gulp of the champagne. My insides burning with the warm, fuzzy feeling, almost like I was in love.“I can’t believe it.” Eyes wide and bright, I pointed to the open screen of the tablet in front of us. “We got an admission into the university? That fast? And together?”Brianna squealed in excitement. She twirled and did a little dance, sipping her drink as she moved. “This is wonderful! I get to go to aviation school, and you to modeling school. Together, we’ll become the biggest names in the world!”I laughed, dropping my glass on the table. “Bri, I’m going to be a designer. I can’t believe this. My model dreams are coming through.”She stopped in front of me and took my hands. “I’m in with you, my friend. We’re in this together.”Tears brimmed at my eyes. I tried to blink it away, but not before she saw it first.Brianna rolled her eyes. “Girl, please. Before you say anythin
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Chapter: One hundred and forty oneALEXANDER POV I waited impatiently while the doctor spoke with Madison and the doctor assigned to her. I could hear her screaming at the top of her voice, trying to indicate her innocence.I didn’t want to be here. This was unnecessary and I didn’t like that I was here experiencing this. The two officers started towards me. I braced myself, waiting for them to tell me that I wasn’t needed.“She’s stable now, but I’m afraid we’ll have to come back later and ask questions,” the first officer said to me.I nodded, waiting for the bomb. “So what am I still doing here?”“You can leave, but we’re just informing you since you’re responsible for her.”“How am I responsible for her?” I glanced between the both of them, highly suspicious. “I already gave my statement and everything. I don’t have to be here.”“You’re the father of her baby,” the first officer pointed out. “You’re somewhat responsible for her.”“How the hell am I… I’m not the father of her child!” I exclaimed. “We never even… it
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Chapter: One hundred and fortyISABELLA POV I froze, pressing the phone to my chest. Has she heard me? Oh god, what if Madison had heard me make that call?“Stay on the line, ma’am,” the phone operator’s voice broke through the silence. “We’ll be there shortly.”I quickly hung up, now sure that Madison had heard me. She cracked a long laughter as she slowly made her way to the cellar door, her wooden club making a thumping sound as she came, announcing her presence.“So this is where you hide,” she tainted. “Scared little Isabella. I thought you were brave, huh?”“What the actual hell.” I started to crawl deeper into the small room, looking for a place to hide. “Alex, why did you have to have the craziest people?!”I raised my phone to my face and quickly sent Alex a short text:“Help me contact the police. Madison is trying to kill me.”Madison hit the door aggressively with the wooden club, making me jump.“I’m coming in now!” She called. “I’m coming to end this once and for all.”This was a small space. If she
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Chapter: One hundred and thirty nineISABELLA POVOh, don’t give up! Don’t give up on me, baby...The song played from the radio. I sighed, dragging my luggage from the bedroom to the living room. The house was dead silent as a ghost, so quiet that I could hear my breathing. It felt like I was the only one alive.“Oh Edward…”My eyes landed on a small picture of him by the semi-long branch on the living room wall, where books and antiques hung. He looked younger then—back in college, just earning his degree. That was his happiest picture, the one he loved the most.“I’m sorry I ruined your life,” I murmured. “I wish I could take back the hands of time but…”But I wouldn’t want to go back.Meeting Alex is something I would never regret, and perhaps if I had not met Alex then, we wouldn’t have the relationship that we have now.“I messed everything up. This is all my fault.”Yeah, it might sound like a typical victim blaming, but I don’t feel so good right now. Imagine finding out that Edward had left the house to me and a
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