Chapter: Chapter 11THIRD PERSON'S POVIt was almost the close of work, and Lucy felt exhausted in every way. She had so much work to do, and with everything going on in her life, it only exhausted her more.She had made the decision to fight back and get her revenge, but she was soon realising how draining it is. Caramel wasn't just her secretary; she was more. She wouldn't call her a friend, but she was definitely more than just a secretary.And the betrayal was hitting her hard. She didn't know what else to do. She had been so confident just a few hours back, but now she has lost every zeal in her.“Hey girl, what's going on in your firm? It's crazy outside.” Amelia immediately said as she pushed the door open and entered.Lucy's eyes were focused on the document, but her mind was a thousand miles away. The voice brought her back to the present, and she raised her head…“Amelia.” She smiled at the familiar face of her good friend. As always, she looked good in her minimal makeup and well-tailored bro
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Chapter: Chapter 10THIRD PERSON'S POV “Well…” Caramel trailed off. Her confidence breaking like the shell of an egg as Lucy advanced towards her. “Interesting. It seems I have no control over you anymore, Caramel. You have grown so big that you now consider me your equal.” She clenched her fist, fighting the urge to smack her hard across the face. “No…no, ma'am.” Caramel stuttered. Fear finally filled her core as she saw the blazing anger in Lucy's eyes. “I am sorry, ma’am.” She apologised. Her shoulders finally slouched, and she looked away.Lucy spun around and returned to her chair with strong strides. Her confidence moving like the air. She sat down and crossed her legs. “This has become long overdue. I have allowed you so much space that you have now forgotten where you belong.” Her eyes hardened. “As of this moment you are relieved of your secretarial duties and demoted to normal staff.” “Wait, what?!” Caramel yelled. Her eyes wide like saucepans."Would you rather I terminate your employment
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Chapter: Chapter 9THIRD PERSON'S POVLucy stared at her reflection in the office mirror. Inspecting the damage on her face and how well her makeup covered it up. Her fingers tightened around the edge of the sink in anger until her knuckles turned white. The bruise may have been covered by the make-up, but she still felt the sting of the slap, and the sound still echoed in her ears.“If we are to win this battle, then we have to make some changes first. We cannot have an enemy in your circle and expect to win a battle.” She muttered to herself. She breathed out heavily and walked out of the restroom with purposeful steps, her shoulders straightened and her mind clear. She entered her office, sat on her chair and pressed the intercom connecting her to her assistant.“Stella?” Lucy's voice crackled over the intercom. Firm and steady, unlike the way she felt inside.“Yes, ma’am. What can I help you with, ma’am?” Stella answered.“Tell Caramel to come to my office once she is back from her lunch break. And
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Chapter: Chapter 8THIRD PERSON'S POVLucy's stomach twisted. “Are you trying to turn this around and pin it on me? You are the one who just smacked me across the face like your fucking maid!” “But I already apologised to you. Are you going to make me apologise again?” He cocked his eyebrow. “Fine, I am sorry.” He said with no hint of remorse.“How did I not see this side of him all along? Was I so blinded, or is this a new thing?” Lucy thought to herself. She felt pity for herself.“And what is this about seeking your permission before I meet up with people?” She asked, her eyebrows raised.“I am doing all this to protect our marriage. Look at how you are looking at me, like I mean nothing. You are making me feel like I am worth nothing in this marriage. You don't respect me as the man in this marriage.” He hissed. “It's not your fault. I mean, you paid for everything when we were getting married. We even live in a house you bought. You give me allowance like a child when I should have access to your
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Chapter: Chapter 7THIRD PERSON'S POVLucy hailed a cab and got in. She laid her head on the headrest and closed her eyes. Her life was literally taking a weird turn and spiralling out of her control.She opened her eyes and lowered the window, watching the streetlights pouring their light into the dark road. Her mind filled with thoughts of what her life has become. Just a few days back she could have sworn that she had married the best man. But one night broke everything she thought she knew, and now a strange man shows up. Arrogant yet intriguing.“How does he know everything about me?” Lucy thought to herself. “Who is that interested in another’s life?” She questioned herself.None of what happened at that dinner made sense. Granted, she had saved his life in the past, but what he has already done was enough. He invested in her firm, got her deals she didn't even know about and even saved her life. And now he wants to help her get revenge? She shook her head, the thoughts almost drowning her mind.A
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Chapter: Chapter 6“Amy?” Lucy smiled as she realised it was her best friend walking towards her table. “What are you doing here?” safe asked.“I came to meet with a client. Who is your friend?” Amelia asked, smiling. “This is Ethan,” she pointed to him. “Ethan, this is Amelia.” She introduced them.“Nice to meet you, Amelia.” Ethan offered his hand for a handshake, which Amelia took.“Nice to meet you too." She gave him her signature big smile. "I didn't know you had any friends aside from me.” She winked at Lucy suggestively.Lucy's eyes widened. “It's not what you are thinking.” She said slowly.Amelia chuckled. “I know. I was just joking. I will see you later.” She replied and strutted away in her high heels.“Does she know that you are married?” Ethan asked.“Yes, why?” Lucy replied and continued eating.“I find it off that she knows you are married and still made that sort of insinuation. It gives the impression that she sees you as someone who would do that kind of thing, and it's even weirder
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Chapter: Chapter 161ADIRA'S POVI leaned in closer to the door to hear even better, but my heart pounded against my ribs because I did not want them to notice me.“I am sorry, but there was nothing much I could do. Since you left, Alpha Ryder and Luna Adira have been sidelining me. They exclude me from tasks, and that was exactly what happened during the celebrations. They left me out of everything, and it makes it impossible to do my job,” Beta Atlas replied.“Why are they sidelining you? Did something happen?” Grandpa Alan asked.“I don't know, but I think Luna Adira noticed something. She is very careful around me and suspects me at every turn.” He paused, and my ear piqued. “Could she have found out about…”“Adira?” someone called out my name from behind me.I jumped, startled, and turned to find Ryder. “Dammit! I was just about to hear something important,” I hissed in my mind.“What are you doing?” he asked skeptically, eyebrows raised.“Nothing. I was just about to go in,” I lied.His eyes narrowe
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Chapter: Chapter 160ADIRA’S POV Her eyes flew up to mine as she noticed my tone change. “Luna…” she muttered, her tone soft and a little worried.Sincerely, I had tried to ignore the thoughts, but it didn't work. I was certain that there was something she wasn't telling me, and her attitude was clearly showing it.It also greatly worried me that my parents barely dodged the poisoning that killed them in their past life, and suddenly Lumina almost got poisoned. An incident that hadn't happened in our past life. It felt like it was the death my parents escaped that moved over to my daughter. Because one thing I learned is that for everything you change, there is a repercussion. That was one of the rules of the second life I got.And in between all that was Lyra, who knew about both deaths and also saved both. So I was right to be a little curious and suspicious.“Lyra!” I bellowed. “Are you going to make me force you to tell me the truth?” I snapped.I hated myself for doing this, but I knew I had to.“Lu
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Chapter: Chapter 159ADIRA'S POV As the car came to a stop, I turned to him. “Thank you for the amazing date,” I said sincerely.“It's my pleasure. I was so worried when we were leaving that we wouldn't be able to make the most out of today, but I am glad that wasn't the case. Thank you for coming out with me on a date.” Ryder smiled.I nodded. We both opened the car door and came down.“I was just about to come round to open the door for you,” he complained.“I couldn't wait, and I am not a damsel in distress. I can open my own door,” I replied. “Well, sometimes, not all the time,” I added.He chuckled. “I guess you wanted to be treated like a princess, but you sometimes also do not want to be treated like a princess but like a strong warrior,” he said as he walked over to where I was standing.“Exactly,” I replied with a nod.“But a princess can still be a strong warrior, and treating her like a princess doesn't mean that she is not a strong warrior. Each part just manifests when the time is appropriat
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Chapter: Chapter 158RYDER'S POVThe laughter was much needed because it diffused the tension.It did sound weird that two adults who are married and have a child are sitting together and then asking themselves what their favorite color is, but that is our story. It is unique and different, but it is ours.“We skipped the process.” I said to her. “But who cares? It does not matter how we got here; what matters is that we eventually made it here.” I said, still laughing. “What you asked was a perfect question, so let us start from there.”“Okay then, so what is yours?” She asked, crossing her leg.I cleared my throat. “I do not know how this would sound, but my favorite color is what you are putting on right now.” I replied.“Your favorite color is blue?” She asked, surprised.“Yes,” I replied.“That is quite the surprise. Guys always say their favorite color is black because they want to sound masculine.”“That is right. I also do that.” I chuckled awkwardly. “But I had to tell you the truth. Growing up I
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Chapter: Chapter 157ADIRA’S POVI skipped down the stairs in excitement. I was happy no doubt, and all my efforts to not show it so much were falling woefully.As I came down to the living room, he was standing with his back to me, doing something on his phone.“I am ready.” I said with a smile.He swirled around, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. “You look beautiful.” He smiled.“Really.” I asked, looking at my dress and nervously dusting it off. “This fits well with where you are taking me to, right? Or should I change?” I asked.It was a blue flay dress with little flowers printed all over it. It hung a little above my knee and was handless, with just straps to cross round my neck and tie. My little cleavage was on display because of the V-neck cut, but it was not much. It was perfectly moderate. I paired the dress with black sandals.“You look perfect for our location.” He said, moving closer. “But this will make it even more perfect.” His hand hooked the band holding my hair up in a messy bun a
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Chapter: Chapter 156ADIRA’S POV As I walked out of the room carrying Lumina, Ryder was already done cooking. The aroma filled the place.“Yummy…” Lumina yelled happily, jumping in my arms.I chuckled at her excitement as I dropped her on her high chair.“Why does it feel like Lumina likes you more than me?” I asked as I sat down.“I do not think so.” He chuckled and sat down. “She does not like me more than you. I think it is my food she likes.” He looked at Lumina as she stuffed her face with the food.“She has quite the appetite.” I said in between laughter. Moving closer, I cleaned her cheeks with a napkin.“Like someone I know.” He muttered with a smirk.“I do not think she took after me in that. If anything, you are the one she took after.” I defended myself.“Well, let us leave it at that. Anything that helps you sleep well at night.” He replied and started eating.“Hey, I sleep at night alright. I do not need to lie to myself to do that.”“Okay, if you say so.” He replied, smiling.“You have to b
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