Chapter: CHAPTER 40.Sylvester’s POV.A knock came on my door and my secretary came in with some files, handing them over to me.“These are the files you asked for Sir,” she said standing upright.“How is the client outreach going?” I asked, going through the files.“We are putting in our best. This is what the marketing team had come up with so far,” she said.“No, this isn't impressive enough. Take the files back to them and tell them to work harder on it. If this is all they could come up with then this project won't even begin because none of the clients would be interested,” I said to her, giving her back the files.She nodded. “Okay, sir.”She turned around and left. I sighed, rubbing my hand over my eyes. Today's work was too much and I was more than exhausted.It was almost nine when I looked at my phone and saw her text.“I’m leaving soon.”I had planned to work late, catch up on more paperwork, but the moment her message came through, I shut my laptop. I told my assistant to cancel the rest of
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Chapter: CHAPTER 39.Natasha’s POV.When Andrew said those words—“She’s graceful, smart, and clearly doesn’t need expensive fabric to turn heads”—the entire room seemed to hold its breath. I certainly did.I wasn’t expecting it. I had been so caught up in trying to shrink myself, to disappear from the attention Amara had stirred, that the idea of someone standing up for me, especially someone like him, felt unreal.My face burned. I didn’t know where to look. So I thanked him, happy that he stepped in at the right time.Josh had gone stiff beside Amara, and it was obvious from the tension in his jaw that he didn’t appreciate Andrew’s comment. I could feel the weight of his glare, but I didn’t meet it. I didn’t want to read whatever was written on his face.The evening carried on after that, the music low, people settling into the rhythm of wine glasses clinking and laughter bouncing off the walls. A slow song started, and couples made their way to the dance floor. I stayed by the corner, my arms folded
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Chapter: CHAPTER 38.Natasha’s POV.“You don’t get to talk about me or my family like that,” I said, my voice trembling. “Not anymore.”She looked stunned. For once, she didn’t have a comeback. She just stared at me, jaw clenched, her cheeks growing red.Without another word, I turned and walked away.I didn’t know what the consequences would be. I didn’t care. All I knew was, for the first time in a long time, I had stood up for myself.And it felt good.I didn’t plan to slap her.Even now, as I walked away from Amara, my palm still stinging from the impact, I couldn’t believe I had done it. I had never hit anyone before—not even in school. But there was something about the way she said those things. The cruelty in her voice, the way she twisted everything to make me feel small, like I didn’t deserve to be where I was... or to be with the people I was around.But more than that, it was what she implied about Dr. Andrew. He had been nothing but respectful and kind, and dragging his name through her jealo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 37.Natasha’s POV.The heat of the coffee stung, but I ignored it. I was more embarrassed than anything else. My scrubs were soaked, my nerves already frayed from the morning, and now this. Just perfect a perfect incident to make me feel worse than I was.“I’m so sorry,” I said again, brushing at the front of my top even though it was no use.Dr. Andrew didn’t look upset. In fact, he seemed calm—kind, even. “It’s okay. Are you alright?”“I’m fine,” I lied, though my skin felt raw where the coffee had landed. I could feel it through the fabric. “Just... startled.”“You should let me take a look at that,” he said, his tone shifting slightly. “If it’s a burn, we should treat it quickly.”I shook my head. “No, really. I’ll take care of it. And I’ll pay for the cleaning of your coat. It was my fault.”He laughed gently, eyes crinkling at the corners. “Then how about we call it even if you let me treat your hand? One condition for another.”I hesitated. It didn’t feel like a command—more like a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 36.Natasha’s POV.I sat across from Sylvester, trying to wrap my head around what he had just told me. My mind hadn’t caught up yet. The word assassination and someone wanting him dead felt heavy, too big for the room and too real for the quiet way he had said it. He didn’t flinch. His voice had been steady. But I could see it in his eyes—he wasn’t just telling me facts. He was preparing me.“I am just worried about you,” he said.“You think they’ll come after me too?” I asked, my voice low, uncertain.“I don’t know,” he admitted. “But it’s possible. I have been thinking about it, and seeing our bond growing stronger. I became alarmed because if they notice how much I cherished you, they might try to harm you. That’s why I’ve kept my distance lately. I didn’t want to draw attention to you.”Something in my chest ached at that. I didn’t know what I would expected—maybe that he had lost interest, maybe that he regretted everything between us. But knowing he had been pushing me away out of
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Chapter: CHAPTER 35.Natasha’s POV.The storm outside didn’t sound like it was going to stop anytime soon. Rain pounded against the windows, and thunder rumbled low and steady in the distance. When we got to the hotel room, I could already feel the awkward silence pressing between us.There was only one bed, and no couch. I glanced around, half-hoping for a miracle—an armchair maybe, something but all I found was a narrow patch of carpet and a set of spare blankets tucked in the closet.“I’ll take the floor,” I said quickly, not waiting for Sylvester to offer. “You should rest. You’ve had a long day.”He didn’t argue right away, but he looked at me for a moment, like he was about to say something. Then he just nodded. “Alright. If that’s what you want.”I set up my makeshift bed in the corner near the window. The carpet was stiff, and the air conditioning was too cold, but I said nothing. I didn’t want to make things harder than they already were.When the lights went out, I closed my eyes, but sleep did
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Chapter: 0123.Jake's eyes widened as May's words painted a picture of deceit and betrayal. He couldn't believe that Elder Cyril, a trusted member of the pack, was behind Amby's infertility. The diamond mine, the treasure room, and the hidden jewels were all news to him. May continued, "My father has been using me and Elder Cyril to get to you, Jake. He wants the throne and the treasure, and he'll stop at nothing to get it." Jake's mind raced with questions and emotions. He felt betrayed, angry, and hurt. But he knew he had to stay focused and get to the bottom of this. "Who is your father?" Jake demanded, his voice firm but controlled. May hesitated, fear in her eyes. "My father is...Alpha Ryker." Jake's eyes narrowed. "The same Alpha Ryker who was banished from our pack years ago?" May nodded, tears streaming down her face. "Yes, that's him. He's been seeking revenge ever since." Jake's grip on May's chains tightened. "You're coming with me, May. We're going to confront your father an
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Chapter: 0122.Jake tries to fish information from May and went to the prison as he welcomed by the guards.May was brought out though with chains in her hands and around her legs."What are you doing here? To see how miserable I am?" May asked."That won't be bad if that's what I wanted! Amby is struggling for her life because of you!" Jake spat."I don't know why she hadn't died yet, such a clever girl." May spat and Jake was angered, he always punched her but held himself due to her condition."I'm not here to waste anytime. I'm here to give you a chance, who is behind all the things you had done to us?" Jake asked.May giggled."If you really want to get information from me, then you should torture me." May said, knowing that he cannot do anything to her since she is pregnant and a law in the pack had already protected pregnant women from getting any kind of punishment during their pregnancy.Jake, knowing he cannot do anything to do, barged out of the cell and went to the hospital. The doctor a
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Chapter: 0121.*May's pack*The Alpha received a call from an unknown number, and he was hesitant to answer it. He was encouraged by his ministers to answer the call, and he did."Hello." He said."I just want to warn you. I heard of your plans to kill May, let me tell you, that will be the most stupid thing you will ever do coz I will taunt you, I will hunt you and the situation I'm going to put you in, even Jake will not be able to do that." A voice threatened.The Alpha's face changed as he wondered who was threatening him."Who the hell are you?" The Alpha asked."I'm Jacob." Jacob answered and the Alpha laughed."Poor Jacob. I'm sure you are protecting her because you thought she is carrying your child? Well, sorry to burst your bubbles, you are not the father to her unborn child." The Alpha exclaimed, giggling."I know." Jacob said, and the Alpha immediately stopped laughing."Wait, you knew? Then why are you trying to protect her? For what?" The Alpha asked."Yes I know, and I want the child.
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Chapter: 0120.The news of May's arrest and the survival Amby rocked through the entire pack and send them in a shivering condition as they learned how Amby was fighting to survive in the intensive care unit while placed on a life support machine.The subjects of Jake's pack came together, praying to the Moon to quickly heal their Luna as they regretted everything they had done to her, blaming their selves for speeding the success of May succeeding in almost killing their Luna.Some guards that were Involved in May's plans which Jake was unable to find out were frightened and immediately went to visit May's father, the Alpha, to find a solution.Arriving at May's pack, the Alpha let them into his meeting room."Why do you urgently need to meet me?" The Alpha asked."We cannot continue hiding the truth from Jake. May was arrested and Jake is doing everything to drag out words from her mouth. Once she mentioned our names, we are doomed!" One of the guards yelled, shouting."If it's about May, don't wo
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Chapter: 0119.7 hours prior.Jerome was invested in finding out who May's mysterious backer was because he always ended up jumping in to make her escape.He sent his most paid investigator, and the investigator provided the same name as Jake had told Jerome. Jacob, but in the cost of the investigation, a new person was also discovered, Paul Walker.Shocked, Jerome called Jake and told him about the new, sudden development.Jerome did more investigation and realized that Jacob, had been protecting May because she is carrying his baby and that might be the only baby he will ever have since he was diagnosed with a rare condition that won't make him able to get a woman pregnant."If that was the case, then I highly doubt that May's pregnancy even belongs to Jacob. But who is this Paul Walker?" Jake asked, pointing at a picture."He is May's Ex boyfriend, and there is a possibility that May is pinning the pregnancy on Jacob so he will always protect her for the sake of the child." Jerome exclaimed."I c
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Chapter: 0118.June panicked and rushed to his unconscious body as she checked his heartbeat, calling out his name, and surprisingly, he got off.She got back on her feet, pretending not to care, while swiping her hair back."Were you worried about me?" Charles said, holding his chest."I don't care about you. The only reason I attempted to help you was because of the human conscience I have in me." June replied."I'm sorry. I will leave." Charles said and groaned as he took a step forward."If you are so sick, why didn't you consult my master, you know he can help, or is Your ego too big to ask for his help?" June asked.His face was pale, and she could see how hurt he was from his eyes."It's not my ego, June. He doesn't have any cure for my heart problem. It's not an ailment, it's a spell." Charles exclaimed and June was shocked."Spell? How?" She asked."It's fine, I'm sure you don't want to know." Charles answered."If I didn't want to know, I wouldn't have asked. But you can choose not to tell
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His Regret: Barren Ex-Wife Has A Baby
“Noo!!! This can't be happening!!” I screamed silently, my eyes shut tight, praying that the nightmare would dissipate when I opened them. But the cruel reality remained. Asher, my husband, held Theresa, my best friend, in his arms, his hands tenderly caressing her swollen belly. I felt my world shattering, my mind reeling in shock.
Minutes ticked by like an eternity as I lay there, unconscious, but Asher's concern wasn't for me – it was for his unborn child. The word "barren" still echoed in my mind, a painful reminder of how he saw me. I had been blind to his desperation for a child, oblivious to the fact that I was just a means to an end.
As I struggled to stand, my body felt weak, my mind racing with the betrayal. The memories of our three-year relationship, the two and a half years of supposed love, and the six months of deceit flooded my mind. It was too cruel to be true.
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Alexandra's perfect life crumbles when she catches her husband, Asher, cheating on her with her best friend, Theresa. Labeled as barren and discarded, she later discovers she's pregnant – but Asher refuses to believe her.
Seeking refuge with her parents, she faces heartbreak when her baby dies. Years later, Alexandra rebuilds her life, unknowingly falling for Asher's rival, Ethan Blackwood. But just as things start to look up, dark secrets begin to surface, threatening to destroy her newfound happiness.
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Chapter: BreakdownEthan’s POV.The first thought that came to my mind when I saw Alex in the daycare was that she had come to pick up her child just like me but when she started cleaning Stefan up, my perception changed.And it was affirmed when she confirmed she works in the daycare. Stefan must have given her ideas that was why she inquired if I was married which I quickly refuted. Stefan was my sister's kid but I had grown so attached to him that I regarded him as mine. Alex wasn't the only one who had asked if I was married because of Stefan, I had gotten those questions several times and it breaks my heart.Being reminded of how I lost my first girlfriend and fiancee was a pleasant experience at all. “You're not married?" She sounded like she doubted me. “Yeah, I’m not." Switching Stefan to my other arm, I said, “Actually, Stefan is my sister's kid but I had become so attached to him that I regard him as mine." I chuckled, watching as she nodded her head slowly. “Sorry for the misconception.
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Chapter: A New Life.Alexandra's POV.Two months later.Pulling the crying child to myself, I struggled to keep feeding the other. “Oh sweetie, momma is coming soon okay." I cooed, trying to make the kid stop crying but it was to no avail. Hurriedly but carefully so the child I was feeding won't choke, I fed him and once I was done, I scooped the crying child into my hands, trying all I could to soothe him. Swirling around and singing some rhymes to him, I continued this way until he fell asleep. With a bright smile on my lips, I placed him on the cot before shifting my attention to the rest of the children who were playing. Work at the daycare was so tiring that each day when I returned home I would start aching all over but never for once did I complain about it.The kids here made me forget about the loss of my child.Just as he has said, the coordinator back at the foundation gave me a job as a receptionist in a hotel but I quit after a week of working. When I was alone, I wouldn't help but to z
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Chapter: Where do I go now?Alexandra's POV.For the first time in my life, I felt cornered. Up until now, I have already had everything I wanted effortlessly at my beck and call but not anymore. I was no longer the heiress of Scott Enterprise, neither was I the daughter of Edward Scott. Grabbing my duffel bag which held a little of my belongings, I stepped out of the premises and didn't stop walking despite having nowhere in mind to go. Father had given a strict warning that he didn't want to see me anywhere near his property. If he could disown me without batting his eyelids, handing me over to the police for trespassing was an easy task for him too. The look I was getting from passersby made my skin crawl.Without having to ask them, I knew they were wondering why a lady in a wedding gown was walking on the road and clutching a duffel bag. Before I would be accosted by anyone, I decided to change into something else and so without wasting any more time, I made my way to the public bathroom for the firs
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Chapter: So you didn't abort the child?Alexandra's POV.The look on father's face showed he had heard every bit of our conversation.Holding my breath in fright, I folded my hands in front of me as the fear of uncertainty loomed in. “When did you join us?" Ethan broke the silence with an awkward chuckle but father didn't respond; instead, he fixed his gaze on me. What am I going to do now? — I questioned, my chest heavy with different thoughts threatening to take away my sanity as the tension in the room became even more thick. “You didn't take out the child like you made me believe." Father spoke for the first time with a voice barely above a whisper but I heard him clearly. The disappointment in his tone which was also laced with anger couldn't be missed too and for a moment, I felt life sipping out of me slowly. Gulping, I tried to speak but words refused to form. I was terrified to my bones.A few days ago, father had clearly told me there were dire consequences if I tried anything stupid; he wasn't bluffing ba
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Chapter: The Confession Alexandra's POV.Folding my hands on my thigh, I remained still as the beautician worked expertly on my face to give me the best look father said I deserved. When she was done, the fashion designer in charge of my gown came through, helping me into the customized gown father had gotten for me. To make this marriage leave an indelible mark in the mind of all the guests he had invited, father had spent a fortune. By the time they were done with helping me prepare for my wedding, I wore a different look that made the smile on my lips broaden. “I'm so beautiful." I mumbled, checking out myself in the mirror while the ladies chuckled behind me. “I had only applied a little make up on your face, nothing else. You're already beautiful." The beautician complimented.So not to be left out, the fashion designer also chipped in her own compliment before they both left my room, leaving me to myself. For the next few minutes that followed, I kept staring at my reflection in the mirror as my
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Chapter: What happened to the lights?Alexandra's POV.The moment the lights went off, there was chaos in the living room as everyone was speaking at the same time, unwilling to listen to what the next person had to say. Flashlights pooped out from all corners but it was not enough to illuminate the whole room, though it managed to cover some places. Looking around, I found my father speaking to a man and immediately after the man took his leave, he hit his palms together to get the attention of everyone present. With a loud and firm voice, he said, “I apologize for the inconveniences, we are going to fix the issue right away.” His words were able to placate the guests and the murmuring died down. Finally, the light was restored and the engagement ceremony continued in a full swing. At the end of it, I retired to my room. I had just stepped into my sleeping gown when I heard a knock and with no doubt, I was certain it was father on the other end. Staring at the door, I made no move towards it. "I know you are not
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