Chapter: CHAPTER 165 - Rekindled Love Leo claimed her mouth in a kiss that was rough and filled with longing, devouring her like a hungry wolf that had been starved for days. Amelia matched his intensity, intertwining her fingers in his hair while moaning between the kisses. His hands moved up her body, exploring every inch as if he had been waiting for this moment forever and had finally gotten the opportunity. She gasped when his fingers brushed her nipple, which was already hard and longing to be licked and devoured by his mouth. She could feel the hardness of his desire pressing against her, only intensifying her own need. “You drive me crazy Amelia Smith,” he murmured against her lips. “I miss you and I don’t want to hold back tonight. I want every part of you baby girl.” “Then don’t hold back,” she quickly replied, her voice barely more than a whisper. “I’m all yours, claim me, Daddy.” Her words made his hormones rise even further. Without breaking the kiss, he hurriedly lifted her and carried her t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 164 - Vacation The next day, the news spread online that Sophia committed suicide by hanging herself in prison. It felt strange and heavy but for Amelia, it meant a bitter-sweet relief. She woke up with a slight headache, the sunlight streaming through the curtains. Last night memories flooded through her mind—Leo's warm embrace, his apology and reassurance, the soft kiss that stirred long-hidden feelings. Her cheeks warmed and the color turned a shade of pink. She reached out for Leo who was already awake, sitting against the headboard with a look of concern etched on his face. “Morning, beautiful,” he said softly, studying her face for any signs of distress. “Morning,” Amelia replied, blushing and rubbing her temples. “What happened last night? I remember bits and pieces.” That was a lie, she remembered every single detail but just wanted to play innocent. Leo smiled gently. “You had a little too much fun celebrating your aunt's recovery. But it was a good night for us.” Ame
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Chapter: CHAPTER 163 - Life Imprisonment A month later, Aunt Elsa’s condition had stabilized. The surgical wound had nearly healed, and all that was left was some aftercare. Once home, she could take her medication and recuperate slowly without needing further hospitalization. Early that morning, Amelia went to the hospital to handle Aunt Elsa’s discharge procedures. In the hospital room, Aunt Elsa was sitting on the bed, watching TV. Seeing Amelia come in, Aunt Elsa smiled and said, “You’re just in time. Come and see this.” She pointed to the TV. Curious, Amelia looked over and saw the news playing. A familiar face appeared on the screen, and the host’s flat, detached voice filled the room. “Recently, the sensational murder case has concluded. The primary culprit, Sophia Jones, has been found guilty of her crime." "Due to the severity and serial nature of the case, she has been sentenced to life imprisonment.” Amelia blinked rapidly, her thoughts swirling as she tried to process the news. Life imprisonm
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Chapter: CHAPTER 162 - Don't Overestimate Your Charm That night, Aunt Elsa woke up. Blake checked on her and found her condition better than he had expected. Perhaps Amelia’s persistence had truly moved the heavens, as the cancer cells had cleared, and even the memory loss Blake had anticipated wasn’t present. It all seemed too good to be true. When Amelia heard the news, she was naturally overjoyed. Leo also heard about Elsa’s successful surgery. He didn’t say much, but that night, he quietly ordered the kitchen to prepare a few extra dishes, silently celebrating Elsa’s recovery. Amelia had agreed to marry Leo to secure Blake’s help for Aunt Elsa. Now that Aunt Elsa was nearly healed, Amelia realized her relationship with Leo was a temporary fix. She knew she had to find a way to completely cut ties with him. That night, Amelia decided to cook a few dishes herself. To prevent anyone from interrupting her plan, she sent the children out with Eleven for the night. Then, she dismissed the household staff Leo had hired for th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 161 - InterrogationAs Inspector Ralph led Sophia to the police station, her heart raced with a mix of fear and disbelief.Soon, they arrived, and one of the officers led her into the interrogation room and gestured towards a chair, "Miss Jones, please take a seat. Inspector Ralph will be here shortly."With that he left, leaving her all alone in the room. The cold, bare room did nothing to calm her racing heart it only made her heart beat faster with each passing second.The walls were painted a dull gray, and the only light was a flickering fluorescent bulb that buzzed overhead. The smell of cleaning products filled the air, making her even more anxious.She never imagined that one day she would end up in this kind of situation. She stood up to reduce the pacing of her heart and her trembling fingers.Soon, the door opened and Inspector Ralph walked in. Sophia sat down, trying to stay calm and composed. "What kind of nightmare is this?" She thought. "Can I wake up already?" She pinched herself and
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Chapter: CHAPTER 160 - Sophia JonesShe said in a calm voice, “You didn’t do anything wrong, and I don’t need your apology.” Once, those words had been what she wanted most, but now they meant nothing to her. The bitterness of the past clung to her like a heavy fog. She’d never considered forgiving him, so how could she accept it? After Amelia finished speaking, Leo felt a tightening in his chest. He ran a hand through his hair, frustration coursing through him as he processed the weight of her words. “Don’t say that. We were all kept in the dark before. Now that the truth is out, you know I didn’t do those things on purpose, right?” he said quickly, his voice rising slightly. Amelia sneered. “Yes, you didn’t do it on purpose, but can the pain I suffered over the years be forgotten? Leo, you didn’t personally send someone to kill us, but back then, you did divorce me because of Sophia, didn’t you?” “I can’t hate you, but I can never forgive you. We can’t pretend those years never happened. Neither you nor I c
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Chapter: EPILOGUELAUREN'S POV It had already been a month since Elizabeth was taken to rehab. After that day, after the screaming, the tears, the shock of her realizing she couldn’t move her own legs… I stopped thinking about her. I stopped wondering what she felt, or what she hated, or what she wanted. Whatever hell she was facing in that place was finally hers to deal with alone. And the truth was simple — she created every piece of it with her own hands. For the first time, the reason she despised me so much had nowhere left to go. She couldn’t reach me, couldn’t reach Roman, couldn’t twist anything or cause chaos. She was locked in a place she couldn’t run from. A place where she would finally face herself without anyone to blame. I didn’t need revenge. I didn’t need apologies. Silence from her was enough. We sat at the dinner table that evening, the warm lights giving everything in the dining room a soft glow. Roman’s mom had returned home yesterday. It had been months since she left accordi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0255LAUREN'S POV Five days had passed since the accident. Five days since I watched Elizabeth fall to the ground, unable to feel her own legs. Five days since the ambulance sirens filled the air and paramedics surrounded her while Roman stood beside me, blood still drying on his temple. I hadn't been able to stop thinking about it. About her. About him. About everything. The hospital had kept Roman overnight for observation after they stitched up the gash on his head. Mild concussion, they said. Nothing too serious, but they wanted to monitor him. I stayed in that sterile waiting room until they let me see him, my hands shaking the entire time, replaying the image of him stepping out of the car with blood running down his face. All because of me. Now, I stood outside his bedroom door in his estate, my hand resting on the handle but not yet turning it. He had been resting since we got back from his follow-up appointment earlier today. The doctors said he was healing well. No complica
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0254LAUREN'S POV“Roman.” I called out again, even though he was just stepping out of the car. My voice sounded slightly shaky, but I didn’t even have time to focus on that because my eyes were locked on the van in front of me.As I walked closer, something about the person slumped inside the driver seat tugged at my memory. At first, the face was tilted down, pressed against the steering wheel, her hair falling over her cheek. I couldn’t make it out fully. But the closer I got, the more my stomach tightened. Something about the shape of her face… her jaw… even the way her shoulders were angled looked incredibly familiar.She had knocked out immediately upon impact. Her chest rose and fell slowly, indicating she was breathing, but she wasn’t moving. And then as I stepped right in front of the shattered window, the sunlight hit her face properly, clearing the shadows enough for me to see her features.I froze instantly.It was Elizabeth.My entire body stopped working for a second, my mout
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0253LAUREN'S POV Once I was done having my bath, I stepped out of the bathroom feeling a bit more awake and refreshed. I dried my hair slowly with the towel wrapped around my shoulders, letting the remaining heat from the bathroom fade off my skin. When I entered the room, Roman was already fully dressed and adjusting his shirt like he was preparing to head out any second. I honestly thought he was going to leave for the company a little later than me, since he usually did, but here he was ready before I even finished moisturizing my face. “You want to go together?” I asked while picking up my engagement ring from the dresser. I slid it onto my finger, twisting it a little until it sat exactly how I liked it. “Oh, so you’re no longer worried about what the employees would think when they see us together?” Roman asked, raising a brow at me as he stood up straight. “You're basically my husband now, so why would I be worried about that? Anyone who can’t accept it or thinks it’s odd can g
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0252LAUREN'S POV “I'm really confused about what you’re saying right now. When we met at the club, you already knew me?” I asked, my voice betraying the swirl of confusion I felt inside. My mind was spinning, trying to piece together this new revelation. It felt like I had just walked into a puzzle with half the pieces missing. “Well, I wouldn’t say I knew you, exactly. I had just seen you before, helped you out,” Roman replied calmly, his tone measured, yet filled with that quiet confidence I had always admired. “Helped me out? Where? How?” I asked again, feeling my confusion deepen. My brows furrowed tightly as I leaned closer, trying to extract clarity from his vague words. “Well, come to think of it, I don’t blame you if you can’t remember my face. I mean, you did faint that day, so…” Roman’s words trailed off slightly, and he tilted his head, watching me carefully, as if he could see the pieces slowly clicking into place in my mind. Fainted? My thoughts stopped dead in their tra
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0251ROMAN'S POV “Like I said,” Lauren started, her voice calm but her expression focused on me like she wasn’t ready to let the topic slide, “let’s start with your ex. I saw the way you reacted when I first brought up the topic, and you told me you were faithful to her once, a few days ago. So… what exactly happened?” She asked it gently, but there was firmness in her tone. She wanted answers, and somehow I knew she deserved them. “I’ll tell you on one condition though,” I said, pointing slightly toward her as I shifted in my seat, “once we’re done here, you’re gonna go get ready for your meetings. Work always comes first.” She let out a light sigh, almost like my reminder was the last thing she wanted to hear. “Fine… agreed,” she said, but it sounded like she was agreeing under protest. Like she genuinely didn’t feel like going anywhere. “Alright,” I said, taking in a slow breath. “There’s nothing much to tell about that part of my life anyway. My ex-wife didn’t want something that
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0264AVA'S POV The morning came quicker than I expected. I barely slept, but I was already awake before the sun even rose. My suitcase stood by the door, zipped and ready, but my heart felt heavier than the bag itself. Packing had been easy compared to this — the leaving. I kept staring around my room like it was the last time I’d see it, even though deep down I knew I’d be back. Still, something about walking away now felt different. Final in a way. A knock at the door broke my thoughts. I didn’t need to ask who it was. Sally always knocked in that playful, impatient rhythm, like she was saying, 'hurry up before I drag you out myself.' When I opened the door, there she was, dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt, her car keys dangling in her hand. “Ready?” she asked with a smile that didn’t quite hide the sadness in her eyes. “As ready as I’ll ever be,” I whispered. She stepped in, scanning the suitcase by the door. “Good. Let’s head out before you miss your flight.” I gave her
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0263AVA’S POVBy the time the clock inched close to six, I was already restless. My hands wouldn’t stay still. I kept moving papers from one pile to another, straightening edges that didn’t even need straightening. I wasn’t doing any real work anymore. My mind was somewhere else, counting the minutes until I could leave. My body had learned the new rhythm — don’t stay late, don’t risk it. A knock came, sharp but familiar, and before I even looked up, Sally pushed the door open. “Are you ready to leave?” she asked, leaning against the frame like she owned the place. I slid the last file into the cabinet and gave a small smile. “Almost.” Her arms crossed, her eyes narrowing playfully. “You know I’m not leaving without you. Don’t even try to argue.” A chuckle escaped me, soft but real. “I wasn’t going to argue. Not tonight.” It had become routine since the attack. Since that night Laura's dog sent me tumbling down a flight of stairs, leaving me unconscious, even though they'd been caug
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0262AVA’S POV Fainting in Jason’s arms had been my wake-up call. I couldn’t keep pretending I was invincible, not when my own body was clearly betraying me. Sitting behind my desk now, staring at the half-finished report glowing on my screen, I knew this was it. Today would be my last day here. Tomorrow, I was leaving — not for a deal, not for a project, but for myself. For rest. My fingers hovered over the keyboard, moving in sluggish bursts, each click sounding louder than it should. The words blurred, my thoughts scattered. It was as though my body no longer belonged to me, as if it were a stranger I was dragging along against its will. The doctor’s warning still echoed, sharp and unrelenting, like it had carved itself into my bones. If you keep pushing like this, Ava, your body will give up. That single sentence haunted me every time I tried to convince myself I was fine. I wasn’t fine. I had fainted more than twice in the span of weeks. My body had been screaming at me to stop, a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0261AVA’S POV *A MONTH LATER* The sound of my doorbell pulled me out of my thoughts. I already knew who it was. Alex had called earlier, saying he would be coming this morning. I quickly called Rosa to bring Emma and Mason downstairs, then walked toward the door. But when I opened it, it wasn’t just Alex. Standing beside him was Cindy. My brows rose slightly. “Cindy? I didn’t know you were coming too.” She gave me a warm smile, her hands clasped together in front of her like she wasn't sure how I would take it. “I hope it’s okay. I wanted to see you.” “Of course,” I replied politely, though deep inside, I wondered what this was about. We all exchanged greetings, and I turned to Alex. “The kids’ bags are packed. Could you please help them upstairs to get everything down?” “Sure,” Alex said, giving Cindy’s shoulder a light squeeze before heading upstairs with Emma and Mason. That left just me and Cindy in the living room. The air was strangely quiet for a moment until she
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-19
Chapter: CHAPTER 0260AVA'S POV The morning of Laura’s court hearing came too fast. I had hardly slept the night before. My mind kept replaying every moment leading up to her arrest, the way she had been dragged out of the airport screaming. I wasn't there but the video trended on all social media platforms. I knew today was important, the day everything would finally be decided. But I wasn’t prepared to see Jason standing at my door when I opened it. I froze, my fingers still wrapped around the doorknob. “Jason?” I whispered, like maybe saying his name out loud would make sense of why he was here. He stood there dressed sharply in a tailored suit, his tie neatly knotted, his shoes polished to a shine. He looked calm, collected, almost like this wasn’t just another day in court but a business meeting he had been planning for weeks. My chest tightened at the sight. He always had this way of looking like he had it all together, while I felt like I was barely holding myself up. “Are you ready?” he ask
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Chapter: CHAPTER 0259LAURA'S POV The silence in my hotel room was beginning to feel like a curse. I paced back and forth, my heels clicking against the cheap wooden floor, the sound filling the space like an echo of my nerves. My glasses were still on, though the lenses pressed uncomfortably against the bridge of my nose. I didn’t care. They made me feel less exposed, like I could hide behind them even in private. My phone lay on the bed, face up, taunting me with its black screen. Riper should have called by now. It had been days since his last message. Just four words: the job was done. No follow-up. No confirmation. No details. Normally, Riper disappeared after a job, but never like this. Silence was his language, but even silence had limits. This time, it stretched too long, like a thread about to snap. His number was unreachable, and that was what gnawed at me the most. I stopped pacing, gripping the back of the chair with white knuckles, and let my mind race. The news said Ava had fallen dow
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Chapter: CHAPTER 043BELLA’S POV The sudden sharp pain in my abdomen woke me up from my sleep, cutting straight through the little rest I managed to get. It felt like someone drove a knife right into my stomach and twisted it for fun. My eyes slowly peeled open, heavy and tired, as I stared blankly at the ceiling above me. For a moment I didn’t even move, I just breathed through the pain, waiting for it to reduce a little before sitting up. My hand shakily reached for my phone beside me on the bed, and when the screen lit up, I saw the time. Already evening. Somehow, I had slept the entire day again without even realizing it. And the painful part? I hadn’t eaten anything since morning. Not a single bite. A wave of dizziness hit me as I placed my palm on my forehead, squeezing my eyes shut. The headache was like someone repeatedly hitting my skull with a drumstick, the pounding sharp and merciless. When I finally forced myself to sit up, I scanned my room and almost turned away from how horrible it look
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Chapter: CHAPTER 042ANNA'S POV The whole ceremony had finally come to an end, and the large hall that had been filled with people just an hour ago was now slowly emptying. Mom and Dad didn’t waste time; they decided to head home almost immediately after the last group of guests left. They both looked exhausted, especially Mom, and even though she didn’t say it out loud, I knew the long day had drained her. I hugged them both before they left, telling them I would call once everything was done. I had already told Dan earlier that he was going to contact James very soon, but I wanted to give it at least a day before I made any decisions about buying the shares. Everything had gone smoother than I expected today, and even though I acted calm the entire time, I needed some breathing space before stepping into another decision. I hadn’t seen Isabel since the moment Ryan decided to step in and James left. At first, I assumed she went to the bathroom, but as the minutes passed, I realized I might be wrong. I
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Chapter: CHAPTER 041ANNA'S POV The glass of champagne was finally empty, a single drop sliding down the rim before falling off. I held the glass up just slightly, my fingers relaxed as if dismissing it from my presence. The waiter rushed over immediately—he practically appeared beside me, like he had been waiting for the exact second I finished. He took the glass from my hand with both hands, his eyes darting between me and the stunned man in front of me. “Don’t ever put your hands on me again.” I said, each word sharp, my voice cutting through the muffled noise of the room like a blade dipped in venom. “You little…” Melissa said The rage building up in James’ eyes was almost visible, burning like a small fire about to erupt into something dangerous. His jaw tightened, and I noticed the way his hands began twitching, the tendons in his wrist stretching the skin like he was seconds away from losing control. Awwnnn, did I hit a nerve? Good. He raised his hand suddenly, fast and aimed directly for my
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Chapter: CHAPTER 040ANNA'S POV I wasn’t surprised at what James just asked me. Not even a little. I saw it coming from the very beginning, long before he even walked up to me with that desperate expression on his face. Every step he took toward me basically screamed that this moment was going to happen. And honestly, it fit perfectly into my plan — almost too perfectly, like the universe was cooperating with me for once after everything it took away back then. Now all I had to do was turn him down. Once I did that, I would kill whatever last trace of hope he had left in saving his company. That pressure alone would tighten around his neck like a rope, and the moment he started choking on the reality of his own downfall, that was when Dan would come in and play his part as the unknown investor. He would buy 70% of the company’s shares. Of course, under normal circumstances, absolutely no one would ever think of selling more than half of their company to anyone, not even for a ridiculously generous off
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Chapter: CHAPTER 039ANNA'S POV James let out a small breath, the kind that barely lifted his chest but was loud enough for me to hear because of how tense the air suddenly became around us. His eyes moved quickly, scanning every corner of the surroundings like he was afraid someone might be watching or listening. Only after taking in everything did he step closer to me. As he moved forward, I instinctively took a step back. I didn’t even think about it, I just did. The whole thing felt uncomfortable, and the way he hesitated in his movements made it obvious he was ashamed to say whatever he wanted to tell me. Clearly, whatever his big announcement was, he didn’t want anyone else around to overhear it. The fact that he cared so much about who could hear him already told me something was wrong on his side. “I would have preferred to say this to you in private,” he said, sounding annoyed but also desperate, “but fine, whatever. I’ll just say it. I know there’s still some heat between us, but I’d like us
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Chapter: CHAPTER 038ANNA'S POV “If Isabel is here with Ryan, she must have been distracted by Ryan, which means there’s a chance she doesn’t know that Dad just announced me as the successor,” I said, lowering my voice slightly as I kept my eyes on the entrance. The thought alone made my stomach twist a little. “Are you still seriously worried about Isabel?” Dan asked, sounding almost tired of the topic already. “She’s your sister, and whether she likes it or not, she has to accept that fact too. She can’t go around threatening her own family members. And matter of fact, Dad has already made his decision, and she of all people knows that once Dad has made up his mind, there’s nothing anyone can do to change it.” “I know,” I said, sighing softly. “But I am more worried about the fact that we’re in a public place — the company headquarters, to be precise. I just hope when she learns of the news she takes it maturely and doesn’t cause a scene here.” “With Ryan around? The chances of that happening are ra
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