Chapter: Chapter 6River’s POV“What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice trembling despite how hard I tried to steady it. He didn’t answer me. Instead, his eyes dragged over me slowly, deliberately.“Nice dress,” he said, voice smooth like silk soaked in venom. “Too bad you’re wearing it for the wrong man.” Before I could stop him, he pushed the door open wider and stepped inside like he belonged.“Hey” I stumbled back, caught between fear and confusion. “You can’t just walk in here.” My breath hitched as I backed up, one hand clutching the soft fabric of my nightwear close to my chest.There was something unhinged about him, the way he moved without blinking, the way he looked at me like he had a right to. I didn’t know what version of Rowan I was dealing with.One minute he acted like I was nothing. The next, he stared at me like I belonged to him. What was wrong with him? Where was my phone? I glanced around quickly, trying to remember where I’d left it.Killian wasn’t home. Thank God. It would ha
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Chapter: Chapter 5River’s POVI sat at the far end of the long glass table, facing Rowan across the room. The boardroom was filled with quiet tension, the kind that settled deep in your chest.Around us, the other representatives and board members murmured softly, flipping through notes and tapping on tablets. Rowan kept glancing at me, his jaw tight, his eyes sharp with that familiar sternness I once mistook for passion.But I wasn’t afraid of him anymore. Whatever power he once had over me had shattered the day I chose myself. I sat still, my fingers loosely laced together on the table, my back straight, my heart steady.I wasn’t here to crumble. I was here to win.A voice cut through the quiet, pulling me from my thoughts. “Rowan Rune, you have the floor now to present your pitch for us,” the president announced.Rowan stood, smooth and confident, the way he always did when he believed the world belonged to him. He walked to the podium, his designer suit pressed to perfection, the projector lighting
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Chapter: Chapter 4River’s POV~One Year Later~I woke up again, breathless, my skin warm and tingling, my heart racing like I had just run a mile. The dream was the same one I’d been having all week—Killian, close to me, his voice low and soft in my ear.His hands on my waist, his lips brushing against mine. It was so vivid that I could almost feel it, like a memory instead of a dream. I turned my face into the pillow and groaned.This was getting ridiculous. I was beginning to see him even when I closed my eyes. I couldn’t explain it—this constant heat that followed me everywhere, creeping into my thoughts, making it impossible to think of anything else.But today wasn’t the day to get lost in daydreams. Today was important. I had a big meeting at the firm—my chance to pitch a proposal that could shift our entire strategy.I needed to stay focused and grounded. I slipped out of bed, trying to shake the fog out of my mind, and headed downstairs to get a cup of coffee, hoping it would steady my nerves.
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Chapter: Chapter 3River’s POVAs soon as I moved back and opened my mouth to scream for help, his hand shot forward again and covered it tightly, silencing me before any sound could leave my lips. “I swear I’m not here to hurt you.” He said.I struggled hard, hitting and twisting my body, trying to get free, but his grip was too strong. He was much bigger than me, and even though I fought with everything I had, it felt like trying to fight a wall. My chest burned from the effort, and my heart was beating so fast it felt like it would break out of my body. I should have trusted my gut. Something about him had felt off from the beginning. And now here he was, in my home, in the middle of the night, holding me like this. His eyes were too calm for someone who just broke into a woman’s house.“Be silent, River,” he whispered into my ear, his voice low but firm. “I’ll only let you go if you don’t shout.” I nodded slowly, fear tightening around my throat like a rope.He waited for a moment, then finally l
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Chapter: Chapter 2River’s POVNova—my best friend who helped get me out of prison. The one who smiled in my face, held my baby, and told me I’d be fine. There she was, standing in a white dress, holding the hand of the man I loved.My legs trembled. Rowan’s eyes met mine. His face went pale, like he’d seen a ghost. His mouth opened, but no words came. He clearly had no idea I’d been released.Nova… she saw me too. Our eyes locked—and then she smiled. Like everything was perfect. Like she was the happiest woman on earth. I couldn’t breathe.No one else seemed to notice me standing there like a statue. Just them. I stumbled to the back and sat on a pew. I tried not to cry, but the tears came anyway—hot, heavy, and unstoppable.I looked up again. They were still standing there, smiling at each other. Why did Nova help me get out? Was it to mock me? To watch me break down?Then it hit me—she must have been the one who sent that message telling me to meet Rowan here. This was her plan all along.I remembere
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Chapter: Chapter 1River’s POV"Inmate 304, you've been released." I heard the cold voice of the warder, who had made my life a living hell in this prison. I’m very sure she was sent by the devil to punish me, and every time I hear her voice, I get disgusted.My face slowly rose from the worn-out concrete floor, my eyes heavy with exhaustion. I’ve been feeling nauseous for months now, but I brushed it off as exhaustion from prison life.Nine months of hard labour, endless nights spent on a thin mattress, and the weight of betrayal hung heavy on my shoulders. My fiancé Rowan, who was also my boss, was the reason I had ended up here.He had promised to bail me out after two months after I agreed to cover up his crimes, but I guess it didn’t just work out, and I ended up serving 9 months.Silence filled the void where his promises once lay; my heart still ached from the wounds of his abandonment. With a groan, I pushed myself up, my joints creaking in protest.My legs trembled beneath me, threatening to co
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Chapter: Chapter 129Jackson’s POVThe happiness I felt was indescribable when the doctor announced that she was pregnant. I watched Jade carefully as she shifted in the hospital bed; her movements were sluggish and cautious. Even after hours of resting, her body still seemed like it was adjusting to the new life growing inside of me; she looked so tired. Her face was swollen and her eyes were puffy, yet it didn't hide the fact that she was beautiful — more beautiful than ever; it was like the pregnancy added a glow to her skin. She even seemed thicker and sexier; I like this new her.When I saw she was struggling, I reached out for her hand so she could sit up well. “You need to take it easy, baby; if you need my help, you can always talk to me.”“I'll assist you,” I muttered, trying to keep my tone soft. “The doctor said not to stress yourself or the baby; I don't want anything happening to our baby.”She let out a sigh, giving me a mysterious smile; I could tell she was tired of me. “You need to stop
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Chapter: Chapter 128Jade’s POVI looked like a goddess, one from ancient Greece; I was glowing, and my skin was shining as though I were an ethereal being.I sat in front of my mirror, gently running a hand through my thick long brown hair, admiring the way it curled at the end and how puffy my face was.The light from the sun shines directly on my skin, making my skin and eyes even brighter. I am so beautiful, and for the first time in many years, it felt true on my lips. I let myself accept the fact that I had evolved and I was now perfect.I tilted my head backward just to examine the way they batted against each other; all of a sudden I had it all: the wealth, the perfect partner, and a beautiful life. I hope no one takes that away from me.My bedroom door flew open, jolting me out of my reverie. I wanted to ask who the uncultured person was who wouldn't knock, but then I couldn't say anything when I saw who it was.“Jade, I finally did it!”Jackson stood at the door frame, his chest rising and falli
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Chapter: Chapter 127Jackson’s POVThis has to be a joke; the idea of making up with my father is unbelievable. I stumbled out of the underground cell, my legs wobbly and unstable and my chest filled with so many worries that seemed to weigh me down. My mood had changed from happy to angry. It wasn’t because Jade had annoyed me, but because she was speaking the truth. If I was going to marry her, I needed his blessing—or someone to stand in for him.But he wasn't gone yet, so he still had to fill that role. As I moved down the hallway, my footsteps echoed in the emptiness of the estate, reminding me that I was alone, just me and my thoughts. The silence was beginning to suffocate me now; I had stepped out because I wanted to lash out just like Jade did to Atlas, but the. I didn't feel better, even after walking away from that conversation, from Jade's plea for me to make peace with my father, the man who killed my mother.How could I even find a place in my heart to forgive such a monster? I wasn't perf
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Chapter: Chapter 126Jade’s POVAfter I finished my bath, I felt refreshed. I stepped out of the bathroom, the steam still lingering in the air. I quickly picked out a simple outfit—a soft, light blue shirt and a pair of comfy jeans. I liked how the colors made me feel relaxed. I combed my hair, pulling it back into a neat bun. It was easy and kept my hair out of my face, which was perfect.As I made my way downstairs, I needed to see Jackson’s father. I took a deep breath and walked down the stairs, trying to look confident. Just as I reached the bottom, my stomach let out a loud growl. “Oh no,” I thought, “I’m starving!” I paused for a moment, trying to remember the last time I had eaten. It felt like ages ago. I needed to eat something before I could even think about talking to Jackson’s dad. I hurried into the kitchen, hoping the maids were already preparing breakfast. “Good morning!” I greeted them, trying to sound cheerful despite my hunger. “What’s cooking?” One of the maids, Maria, smiled at
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Chapter: Chapter 125Jade’s POVIn the end, I am choosing to be the bigger person. I'm choosing to be wise and not fall into the enemy's trap. I'm choosing to be my person.I watch in satisfaction as Scar drags Stormy and Atlas away, their faces filled with shame and embarrassment; they were the faces of people who had lost the battle.They stared at me in anger but said nothing. I could tell that a lot was going through their minds, but they refused to say anything because they had lost.I knew he wanted to tell me to get lost and never show my face on this earth, but that was impossible; I'm the girl of the moment, and his days were over, and I had taken over.I could already smell the air of triumph and happiness; I had finally conquered the man who had tormented me all my life and his son Stormy, who made my life a living hell, making me watch him doing nasty things to his whores.Thank goodness, Jackson stopped me from lashing out. I was already going insane, but then I wanted to, but I didn't, and f
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Chapter: Chapter 124Jade’s POV“I don't want anyone linking you to their deaths. No more deaths, Jade; they aren't worth it.” He was right; I had had enough of the killings. I was just angry and overwhelmed by my emotions.I often find myself lost in memories that I wish I could forget. I remember the days when they made me eat leftovers, scraps that no one else wanted. It was like they wanted to break me down, piece by piece. Every day, I had to clean and wash, always busy with chores that seemed never-ending. They wouldn’t let me outside, afraid that others would see the scars on my skin, the marks they left behind. I felt trapped in a cage, unable to escape. School was a distant dream. I watched other kids go, laughing and learning, while I was stuck in that house, isolated and alone. It was during those dark times that his friends came around. They touched me in ways that made my skin crawl, and Atlas just stood there, allowing it to happen. I felt so small, so powerless. It was like I was invisib
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