Chapter: Chapter five(Broken)Aurora Avery Brooks.I was only shown my space and allowed to go home. According to Liam, my resumption starts tomorrow morning so I came back early. Although it's night now, I have managed to tuck Aria to bed but I just couldn’t sleep no matter how much I struggle. So at the end, I strode to the kitchen thinking a glass of water was going to help quench the flames in my heart down. But the moment I walked in, my gaze flickered to the closed drawer beside me. With a trembling hand, I retrieved the small golden-colored necklace from there, my heart breaking as I opened it – it was a picture of Jax and me in our college days. My eyes burned again, and more tears streamed down as I traced my finger along his handsome face.We both had this piece back then as our sign of love for each other, until that very day… I cried out and squeezed the necklace close to my heart. Regret washed all over me, although somehow I wasn’t regretting the decision of choosing my mother…just the regret of
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Chapter: Chapter four(Payback time) Jaxson Grayson Pierce"Hey, man. I got your message," Brian said, coming to a stop in front of where I was sitting. "You sounded so urgent," Julian added, pulling out a chair and sitting by my left side.I huffed softly, swirling the alcohol in my glass, my jaw tensed. I had fucking left the office early, needing to clear my damn head. Brian slid onto the other vacant stool by my right, their curious faces turned toward me."What's going on, bro?" Julian asked."She's back," I mumbled, a crease forming on their faces. And Julian frowned. "Who?"My mind drifted to those amber eyes, and anger surged through my veins. Not just the anger of seeing her but the anger of her returning and acting like nothing had happened. Like she hadn't left me miserable for years for a rich asshole. She even changed her surname thinking that I couldn’t recognize her. Not when I could still remember her words, even now. They taunted me in sleep, during the day, and every moment since she walked away.
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Chapter: Chapter three(Are they dating now?) She was rooted to the spot, ghostly pale. "Au...Rora," she sputtered, still not believing it was me. Surprise hinted in her eyes. I smirked and straightened myself, my gaze running over her. She wasn't looking bad. What did I expect when she was literally the most lovable, doted-on daughter of the Russell household? She looked stunning, as always, while I looked... hmm... battered by life. Merely looking at her caused my anger to boil over again. She was the last person I expected to see. In fact, she was among the people I never prayed to set my eyes on again in this life.Months of returning to this city, I made sure to keep a low profile and avoided the Russell family like a plague, but fate seemed to be making a fool of me. Not only did I meet Jax today, but I also bumped into this manipulator, wicked, cunning, and heartless girl. Anything worse than those is what she is.Growing up wasn't so good. My mom and dad always quarreled almost every night, but things got drastic when D
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Chapter: Chapter two(The shock) Time seemed to stand still. The only thing I was seeing was that green eyes, those green eyes that always held so much emotion for me now looked cold and detached. He has always been handsome, but now, he looks more handsome. Nothing much has changed, just the way his skin now glows and glints in richness. His chiseled features seemed to have sharpened with time. The angular lines of his jaw were now more defined, framing his face in a way that accentuated his piercing gaze. His pointed nose and full pink lips added to his perfection, making him almost breathtakingly handsome.A hard lump appeared in my throat as I tried to swallow the shock. My heart drummed harder, causing my breathing to come out in pants. Jaxson... my eyes were yet to believe it. He was a mere poor orphan who worked in a courtyard years ago, so how could he be a CEO? Not just any CEO, but of Pierce's Group, a company run by the grandson of Leonard Pierce. Did this mean Jax was his grandson? My mind was reeling w
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Chapter: Chapter one(The New job) Aurora Avery Brooks. The night vanished in a flash, and before I knew it, morning had arrived. I swallowed a nervous gulp and adjusted myself calmly in one of the stylish armchairs in the reception area, waiting for the interview with the CEO of Pierce's Group, as requested in their email. Although confused, I was the only one sitting there – I had expected to see others, maybe one or two other people who were also selected, since the email clearly stated "we" and not just me alone. But then, I shrugged it off. The anxiety from the previous night resurfaced, and my hands clutched the documents tightly. I didn't plan for my nerves to rumble, but the nervousness eating away at me was so intense that I needed something to grip to avoid flipping out. I’d searched for the CEO of pierce group company but saw nothing but from the rumors, I heard he's the grandson of Leonard Pierce. I heard the grandson is so ruthless, a snub and cold. I sighed again for the tenth time when indirectl
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Chapter: Chapter Hundred and two( Epilogue)“Do you, Jessica Hall, take Sebastian Albrecht as your wedded husband, to have and to know from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do you apart?” "Yes, I do," Jessica replied, earning a loud excited clap from the crowd. It has been four years and here we are in the church, witnessing the wedding of Sebastian and doctor Jessica. I don’t know but I feel like the happiest today, I have always blessed their union. Sitting beside me is Mrs. Albrecht, carrying my three years old son, Ryan, in her arms. He is just the cardboard copy of his father, Damien. The only thing he took from me is just my deep blue ocean eyes, other features are just like that of Damien. Damien rubbed my right hand, and perked it before intertwining them in his. I looked at him and smiled, he didn’t lie when he said that he will make things right again. He had been incredibly sweet, easy going, jovial and
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Chapter: Chapter Hundred and one Ashley Time flies and before I knew it it was morning already. I spoke with Sebastian yesterday and he told me that he will be coming with a surprise package. Knock. Knock“I am coming," I shouted and perked Mrs. Catherina in the cheeks and hurried to open the door. “Hey Sebastian," I greeted with a warm smile and he smiled back. “How have you been?" “Just there," I replied, my eyes curiously trailing all over him for any present or anything but he came empty handed. Where is the surprise package?" Hey, you said that you have something that will cheer me up,” I pouted and he laughed while walking in." Yeah, I did," he replied but just then, Mrs. Catherina walked in. “Hey Sebastian." “Wow!" He went in to give her a warm hug, though I noticed they exchanged a strange look. What was that for? I opened my mouth to ask, but Sebastian beat me to it, “So, Ash, how's my little nephew?” He plopped down on the couch, and Mrs. Catherina returned to her cooking, humming a tune in the k
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Chapter: Chapter Hundred Damien The room is dark, with a smell of alcohol lingering in the air. I sat on the ground with another bottle of alcohol and leaned my head against the wall. It has been four good months that I haven’t seen Ashley. I have tried to reach her, to explain things but it was all a futile mission. She doesn’t want to see me. She had blocked me on all the social media platforms from reaching her. Since her absence, life has been hard and bitter on my side. I had to give up her father’s company and resigned as the owner but still she doesn’t want me. I know I wronged her but I am ready to fix things. To show her the sweet, jovial, and easy going side of me.But I guess it is all too late now. I pulled my hair and took another huge sip from the drink. For the past few months, I have regretted the life I had lived. How I had neglected her. I blamed myself day and night for not being so serious in finding her then after that night.I hated myself more…. More for the constant abuses,
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety- NineIt's been three months since I left Los Angeles, and I must admit, I miss Damien every single day. He's tried every possible way to reach me, bombarding me with countless apologies and calls, desperate to make things right. Yet, despite the ache in my heart, I still yearn for him. But the painful realization runs too deep, and I just can't bring myself to go back to him. My heart and mind are at war, torn between the love I still feel and the hurt I thought I'd never overcome.I felt utterly betrayed, so I blocked Damien on all social media platforms. Since then, the only people I've been in contact with are Sebastian and Jessica. Though I've also heard through the grapevine that Damien has relinquished control of my father's company and resigned as owner. But I couldn't care less, my father is already dead. As I sat on the couch, staring blankly at the TV in front of me, my mind wandered, not even concentrating on the news. When suddenly, the doorbell rang, signaling that someone
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety- EightAshleyThe airport is full of people leaving and entering from arriving flights. I sat down on the bench there waiting patiently for my flight, when suddenly the airport's public address system crackled to life. The air traffic control personnel announce, their voice echoing through the terminal..."Attention all passengers and airport personnels, due to severe weather conditions, all flight departures are currently suspended. Please check with your airline for further updates and instructions.""What?!" I gasped, shocked. Which weather? I thought, glancing up at the small opening up there to see the sky but to my surprise, it was clear. Not a cloud in sight, no sign of rain or even a hint of turbulence.What are they now talking about? I wasn't the only one perplexed, my fellow passengers exchanged confused glances, and a low murmur and noises started rising and that’s when my phone beeped. I pulled it out from my pocket and it was Sebastian. "Hey, Sebastian," I answered, steppi
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Chapter: Chapter Ninety- seven amien. Swirling my office chair around, my mind kept drafting to different directions. I won’t deny the fact that I am kind of scared about the abortion that Ashley is about to go through but then again… . I rubbed my face, and let out a deep sigh. What if I lose her? God forbid! I don’t think I will survive that, picking out my phone to dial Ashley’s number when suddenly the door to my office opened and Lucas walked in. "Good evening, boss," he said, but I just raised an eyebrow in response. Noticing my expression, he added, "Someone is here to see you, boss."Someone is here to see me? Who? I am not expecting anyone.“Who?" I asked, eyeing him up suspiciously. He gulped hard and scratched his neck nervously, “I think is best to see him," Him?Giving him a suspicious glare, I leaned back in my chair and nodded for him to let the person in. He nodded and went back to the door. My curiosity widened as the door opened, and I readjust to see the person but to my surprise, Seba
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