Chapter: chapter 220Sonia *The End**Four Months Later*I stood quietly by the window, the soft wind brushing against the curtain as I stared at Alex’s photo in my hands. God, I still couldn’t believe he was gone.Tears slipped down my cheeks, one after the other. Yeah, I knew he hurt me… he hurt Ethan but even with all that, I couldn’t bring myself to hate him because Alex wasn’t always a monster. He was once my protector… my friend.During my darkest days, he stood by me, he helped me when no one else did. I will never forget that part of him... Ever.Last month, Ethan and I talked and we agreed to build an orphanage in Alex’s memory. A place for children to feel safe, loved and never forgotten. Just like I wished Alex had felt before he let his demons consume him.Life is truly unimaginable. One moment you’re smiling and the next you’re gasping for air in pain. That’s why in every step we take, we must be very careful because we don’t always get a second chance to fix what we break.“Mommy, are you
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Chapter: chapter 219AlexI stared at the grey wall of my cell, empty and cold. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t think. My mind was heavy and my chest felt like it carried a mountain.I knew I was not going to come out of this mess. Whether it was a death sentence or life imprisonment, it didn’t matter anymore. My fate is already sealed but there is one thing I needed to do before that judgment came... I have to bury my father.Yes, He may not have been the best man but he is my father, my blood, the only person I have in this world. After thinking all through the night, in the morning, I asked to see Fred.When I walked into his office, he looked up at me, his eyes tired, filled with the kind of pity I never thought I’d see from him. For a second, we were just two old friends again but then the handcuffs reminded me of who I had become.“I want to bury my father,” I said quietly. “Please. I want to bury my father before I am sentenced. It’s the only thing I can do for him now. I know what Is waiting for me
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-22
Chapter: chapter 218Ethan I stared at Alex as sweat poured from his forehead, his lips trembled and his entire body looked like it would give out any second. "Good." I smiled inwardly. Let the weight of what he has done crush him.Alex looked from me to the DPO with panic all over his face like a scared child caught red-handed.“Do you still need me to tell you that you are a murderer?” I asked, my voice steady but cold.“It was a mistake,” he muttered, looking at the DPO now. “Please… Fred, it was a mistake. I didn’t mean to…”The DPO just shook his head and let out a deep sigh. He looked torn but I didn’t care about his feelings right now.I stepped forward. “If you still want to keep your badge and your job,” I said to the DPO, my tone sharp, “then do your duty. I want him charged to court first thing tomorrow morning.”The DPO nodded slowly. “Understood.”Alex looked at me with pleading eyes. “Ethan, please… I’m sorry. I lost control. It was a mistake... my father just died... I wasn’t thinking st
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-22
Chapter: chapter 217EthanI couldn’t believe it.First, I got a call that Mr. Johnson was dead. That alone knocked the air out of my lungs but before I could even process that shocking news, another message came in that Alex had shot Tina.For a moment, I just stood there, frozen as my phone nearly slipped from my hand.Tina?I couldn't believe it.Yeah, I knew Tina betrayed me. Yes, she turned against me but no matter how much I hated what she did, she is still my sister, my blood. I couldn’t just sit and do nothing.“Get the car ready. Now!” I barked at my driver as I grabbed my jacket and stormed out of the house.The ride to the hospital was a blur. My fists were clenched the whole time. My thoughts were wild. God, What the hell is Alex thinking? How could he do something like that to her?As soon as we arrived, I didn’t waste a second. I marched straight in and spotted a doctor speaking with a nurse.“I need to see Tina Adamson,” I said, barely able to keep the panic out of my voice.The doctor tur
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-22
Chapter: chapter 216AlexAfter I deposited my father's body in the morgue, I drove home like a ghost behind the wheel, my bloodied shirt sticking to my skin as my mind replayed everything that happened like a cursed film I couldn’t stop. The silence in the house was unbearable. I changed into fresh clothes, but no matter how many times I scrubbed my hands, I still felt the blood there. My father's blood and Tina’s blood.When I returned to the hospital, I went straight to Tina’s room. When I got there, I met three nurses by her side, checking her vitals and adjusting her drip. They turned when I walked in and gave me a small bow.“Good evening, Mr. Johnson.”“How is she?” I asked quietly. “Has she woken up?”One of them shook her head. “No, sir. But she’s responding to treatment. Her pulse is stable.”I nodded and sighed heavily, pressing my fingers against my temple. That was good news. It had to be but I couldn’t ignore the tightness in my chest.What if she doesn’t make it… ?“God, please don’t let
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-10
Chapter: chapter 215Alex's My hands wouldn’t stop shaking as I stared at Tina lying in a pool of her own blood. Her chest rose and fell in shallow gasps, and blood stained the floor like something out of a nightmare. "What have I done?" I murmured, my body drenched with sweat.I quickly shoved the gun back into my waistband, my heart pounding louder than the echo of the gunshot still ringing in my ears. My breath came in short, panicked bursts. This isn't supposed to happen. I didn’t mean to shoot her. I didn’t... I swear I didn’t.The door flung open and a group of doctors and nurses rushed in, their eyes wide in horror.“What happened, Mr. Johnson? We heard a gunshot!” one of the doctors asked, his voice sharp and alert.“I... I don’t have time to explain,” I choked, my throat tightening. “Please. Save her. I can’t lose her too. Please…”The look the doctor gave me said he didn’t fully believe me but he didn’t question further. Two nurses hurried over and gently lifted Tina from the floor. She didn’
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-08
Chapter: chapter 5Rose I drove home with my heart pounding so hard I swore it might burst right out of my chest. Mr handsome scent still clung to me, clean, warm, and masculine, and every time I breathed it in, a flutter swept through my stomach. Without realizing it, a smile tugged at my lips, the kind of smile I hadn’t worn in years. Lord, what is wrong with me?When I pulled into the driveway and stepped inside, the first thing I saw was Lucas and Eva at the dining table, eating the breakfast I had made hours ago. Oh, so they came home last night without even telling me.“Good morning,” I greeted them with a smile that felt almost foreign on my face.They both looked at me like I had grown two heads. Normally, that stare would have pierced straight through me, but not today. I won't allow their silence to destroy the lightness blooming in my chest.I headed upstairs, changed out of my clothes, and began my chores. Of course, I did them alone. I have no house help. Lucas said it was better for m
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-10-28
Chapter: chapter 4Rose I couldn’t stop staring at Mr handsome while he looked at me with that warm, devastating smile.My voice came out in almost a whisper. “Uhm… are you saying that I’m… beautiful?”It sounded silly even as I said it, but God… I couldn’t remember the last time anyone called me that.“Yes,” he said without hesitation. “You are. In fact…” His gaze lingered on me, like he was memorizing every inch of my face. "You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.”I wanted to laugh it off, brush it away like an obvious lie, but the sincerity in his voice stopped me, and before I knew it, I believed him.“Thank you,” I said, lowering my eyes, feeling a shy smile tug at my lips.God, what’s wrong with me today? I probably need a doctor, yes, someone to check if my brain has been replaced with marshmallow because I can’t remember the last time I felt like this.“Hey, are you alright?” His sweet, velvety voice pulled me out of my haze.“I’m fine,” I murmured quickly. “Uhm… I should leave.” I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-10-28
Chapter: chapter 3RoseI froze, my breath caught in my throat, as I stared at the man standing before me.He wasn’t just handsome, he was devastatingly, dangerously handsome. The kind of man you would see on the cover of a luxury magazine and think, men like this don’t exist in real life.His piercing blue eyes held me still, like they could see right through my skin, right into my soul.The way he carried himself told me everything; this isn't just a man; this is power, money, and elegance wrapped into one breathtaking package. His suit jacket hung casually over his left shoulder, the fabric a deep charcoal that whispered expensive without needing to shout it. The white shirt he wore was crisp and perfectly tailored, the sleeves rolled up to reveal strong, veined forearms that looked like they belonged in a high-end cologne ad. Even the silver watch on his wrist glinted in the soft light like it was worth more than my car.“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice low, smooth, and edged with concern.God.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-10-28
Chapter: chapter 2RoseThe pain in my head dragged me out of sleep like a heavy hand yanking me back into reality.I winced as I sat up, my fingers pressing against my temples. It felt like my skull was splitting. I turned my head slowly to the side and glanced at the clock.5:15 a.m.I didn't even know if I slept at all.I couldn’t remember walking into the house last night… I just remembered the stares, the whispers, the laughter and Lucas' voice echoing in my ears, calling me fat, ugly, useless… right in front of everyone.I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, trying to push his voice out of my head... but it clung to me like a second skin."What did I do to deserve this?" I thought to myself. "Where did I go wrong?"Dragging my feet, I walked to the tall mirror standing in the corner of the room. I stared at my reflection for a long time, longer than I ever dared to before. My eyes looked tired. My face… empty.Slowly, I lifted my oversized shirt and stared at the scar that curved across my stomach
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-10-28
Chapter: chapter 1RoseI stood in the middle of the crowd, my heart pounding with hope, then slowly twisting into fear as my eyes darted from face to face, scanning every corner of the room.But he wasn’t here.It was Lucas, my husband's birthday. I spent weeks planning this celebration, staying up late decorating, baking his favorite cake from scratch, and even ironing his favorite color into every detail of the hall. Yet now, the guests were here, the music was playing, the lights were glowing… but the man I did it all for was missing.Where are you, Lucas?Just as I reached into my purse to bring out my phone and call him, I heard the crowd break into a loud cheer.“Happy Birthday to you…” My heart leaped. I turned quickly, a small smile forming on my lips.But my smile died down when I saw him.Lucas was walking in, hand in hand with Catherine, his so-called best friend. Her fiery red hair cascaded over her shoulders, matching the tight red dress clinging to her body like a second skin. People gasp
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-10-28
Married To A Billionaire Tycoon After Divorce
You have been cheating on me?” I whispered as I stared at my husband who was shamelessly hugging my stepsister in my presence.
He shrugged. “You don't call it cheating when I never saw you as my wife. Besides, you are barren.”
"I want a divorce." He blurted out coldly without looking at me.
I gasped in shock, my heart breaking into a thousand pieces as tears fell down my cheeks.
"You want a divorce after everything?" I choked out, "I gave you my love, my kidney, Liam. I risked my life for you. And you know... you know I can’t conceive because of that surgery.”
He didn’t flinch... He didn’t even look guilty. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and said with cold finality, “And I gave you a luxury life you could never afford. I think that is enough compensation for whatever you think you have done for me.”
His voice was ice, no emotion, no remorse.
I pressed a hand to my chest as the pain tightened around my heart.
God, He just reduced my sacrifices to a transaction… a trade for comfort.
So after everything, that’s all I was to him?
A debt he paid off with money?
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Aliyah lost her womb after giving her kidney to save her husband’s life. Instead of gratitude, he mocked her, called her barren, cheated on her with her stepsister, and forced her to sign divorce papers in shame.
But fate took a turn. Aliyah later married a powerful billionaire tycoon. Now, the very people who betrayed her are on their knees, begging for mercy.
Will she forgive them or give them the taste of their own medicine?
Baca
Chapter: chapter 40Aliyah "A job, Aliyah! At my company! He said anyone who could do what you did in just two hours is exactly the kind of talent they need. He wants to meet with you as soon as possible!"I sat up straight, my mind racing. "Sophia, I... I don't know what to say.""Say yes!" she urged. "This is an amazing opportunity. The pay is great, the benefits are amazing, and you'd be working with cutting-edge technology. Please tell me you'll at least think about it?""I... I'll think about it," I said, still in shock. "I need to talk to my husband first.""Of course! Just let me know soon, okay? The director wants to fill the position quickly.""I will. Thank you, Sophia. Really.""You earned it, girl. Talk soon!"The call ended, and I sat there, staring at my phone in disbelief."What did she say?" Oliver asked gently.I turned to him, my eyes wide. "They want to offer me a job. An actual job. Becau
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-15
Chapter: chapter 39Aliyah He pushed his pants down, revealing black swim shorts underneath, and I exhaled a breath I didn't realize I'd been holding.Thank God he was already wearing them.He caught me staring and smirked. "Like what you see, wife?"My face burned, and I quickly looked away. "I... I wasn't..."His deep laugh filled the room, warm and teasing. "It's okay to look, Aliyah. I'm yours, remember?"Those words sent a shiver down my spine."I'm yours."He dove into the pool with practiced grace, barely making a splash. I watched as he surfaced, water streaming down his face and shoulders, his dark hair slicked back.He began swimming laps, his powerful strokes cutting through the water effortlessly. I found myself mesmerized by the way his muscles moved, the way the water caressed his skin, the way he looked so completely in his element.My mind began to wander to dangerous places.I imagined what it would feel like to be in that water with him, to have his wet hands on my skin, to feel his bo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-14
Chapter: chapter 38Aliyah "Oliver! I didn't hear you come in."He walked over to stand behind my chair, looking at the screen. "How long have you been working on this?"I glanced at the clock and gasped. "Two hours? It felt like twenty minutes."He leaned down, his hands resting on the desk on either side of me, effectively caging me in. "Aliyah, this is brilliant."I felt my cheeks warm. "It's not that impressive. Just basic debugging and optimization.""Basic?" He turned the laptop toward himself, scrolling through my work. "This algorithm you rewrote is better than what some of the developers at White Group came up with. And you did it in two hours."My eyes widened. "You're exaggerating.""I'm not," he said seriously, turning to look at me. "Aliyah, you're incredibly talented. You should have your own tech company."I laughed, shaking my head. "Oliver, be serious.""I am being serious," he said, his expression earnest. "Why not?""Because..." I gestured vaguely. "I don't have money. I don't have co
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-14
Chapter: chapter 37AliyahI woke up slowly, my eyes still heavy with sleep. The first thing I noticed was the absence of pain.Strange.I shifted slightly, testing my body. Normally, the cramps would last for at least two days, sometimes three, leaving me curled up and miserable. But today... nothing. Just a dull ache, barely noticeable.I turned my head and saw Oliver beside me, still asleep. His face was peaceful, relaxed in a way I rarely saw during the day. But what made my heart melt was his hand, still resting protectively on my waist, exactly where he'd placed it last night.A soft smile spread across my face.Even in his sleep, he was taking care of me.I reached out carefully and brushed a strand of dark hair that had fallen across his forehead. His hair was so soft, silky between my fingers.Suddenly, his arm tightened around my waist, and he pulled me closer without even opening his eyes. I let out a small gasp of surprise, then giggled softly as my face pressed against his chest."Oliver?" I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-12
Chapter: chapter 36Aliyah The next morning, I woke up to the sound of voices downstairs. I quickly freshened up and changed into a simple but elegant dress before heading down.In the living room, I found a group of people setting up tablets, fabric samples, and folders filled with what looked like wedding plans.Rosa appeared beside me. "The wedding planner is here, madam. Mr. White asked me to let you know."My heart fluttered nervously. "Thank you, Rosa."A tall, elegant woman with sharp eyes and a warm smile approached me. "Mrs. White, I'm Isabelle Laurent. It's an honor to work with you.""Thank you," I said shyly, shaking her hand.She and her team were incredibly respectful, treating me like royalty. They showed me color palettes, flower arrangements, cake designs, dress sketches... everything was so beautiful, so overwhelming.Just as we were looking at venue options, I heard footsteps behind me.Oliver.He walked into the room looking impossibly handsome in his suit, his hair perfectly styled,
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-08
Chapter: chapter 35AliyahI could barely breathe as I stood there, my hand still in Oliver's, while Sophia stared at us with her mouth hanging open."I... I need to go," I finally managed to say, turning to my best friend with an apologetic smile.Sophia blinked several times, as if trying to wake herself from a dream. "You... he... Oliver White is your husband?"I nodded shyly, my cheeks burning.She continued staring, her eyes moving between Oliver and me, searching for answers to questions she hadn't even asked yet. Finally, she shook her head in disbelief."We need to talk," she said firmly, pointing a finger at me. "You better call me, Aliyah. We have so much to discuss."I laughed nervously. "I will. I promise.""Tomorrow," she demanded, still looking stunned. "Call me tomorrow.""I will," I repeated, squeezing her hand one last time.She pulled me into a quick hug and whispered in my ear, "Girl, you better tell me everything. Everything."I pulled back, smiling. "I will."Oliver's hand tightened
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-08
Chapter: chapter 172Emily "Don't touch me.""Emily...""I said, don't touch me!" Tears were streaming down my face now. "I trusted you, Alex. After everything, I trusted you. And you broke that trust.""I didn't! I swear on my mother's grave, I did not betray you. Someone is trying to destroy us. Someone drugged me, set up that scene, made sure you would walk in at the right moment to see it...""Or maybe you're just making excuses. Maybe you wanted her all along, and you finally gave in to it.""No." He grabbed my shoulders, holding me firmly but gently. "No, Emily. I love you. Only you. I have only ever loved you.""Let me go.""Not until you hear me. Not until you...""Alex, let me..."He suddenly sealed my lips with his kiss, cutting me off. His lips crashed against mine. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me against him, and he kissed me like his life depended on it.For a moment, one traitorous moment, I kissed him back. Because my body remembered him, remembered us, remembered how right it felt
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-15
Chapter: chapter 171Emily The next morning, I woke up with swollen eyes and a pounding headache. The funeral was at eleven o'clock.I had to go. For the children, if nothing else. Lucas, Lily, and Phil needed me to be there. This was their grandmother's funeral.I couldn't let my anger at Alex prevent me from supporting the children.I got dressed in a simple black dress, applied makeup to hide the evidence of my crying, and drove to the Thompson estate, where the funeral was being held.The grounds were already filled with people when I arrived—family, friends, business associates, all dressed in black and speaking in hushed tones.I saw Alex immediately. He was standing near the entrance, greeting guests, looking absolutely terrible. His face was pale and drawn, his eyes were red and hollow, and he moved like every step caused him pain.When he saw me, his whole face lit up with desperate hope.I looked away and walked past him toward where the children were standing with Nathaniel."Mummy!" Lily ran
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-15
Chapter: chapter 170EmilyI drove home with tears streaming down my face, my hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turned white.God, I can't believe that I am a fool again. Such a complete and utter fool.I trusted him. After everything that happened six years ago, after all the pain and betrayal and lies, I opened my heart to him again. I believed him when he said nothing would come between us. I believed him when he said he would never hurt me again.And what did I find?His secretary was sitting in his lap, kissing him, while he did absolutely nothing to stop her."He said he was trying to push her away," I said out loud to myself, my voice bitter. "But I saw them. I saw the way they were looking at each other. I saw the way his hands were on her waist. If he was really trying to stop her, why didn't he push harder? Why didn't he stand up immediately? Why didn't he..."A sob broke through my words.Because deep down, I knew why.Because Alex was a man who took what he wanted.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-14
Chapter: chapter 169Alex "Abigail, get up..." I started.But she leaned in and pressed her lips against mine.I was so shocked that for a split second I froze. Then I grabbed her shoulders, trying to push her away."Stop," I said against her mouth. "Abigail, stop..."But she wasn't stopping. She wrapped her arms around my neck, deepening the kiss, holding on tight.My head was spinning now, the room tilting dangerously. I couldn't think straight. I couldn't push her off with the strength I should have had.What was wrong with me?Just then, I heard a sharp, deliberate throat being cleared."Ahem."Abigail jerked back, and we both turned to see who had interrupted.My blood turned to ice.Emily stood there, about ten feet away, her face pale with shock and hurt. She was wearing a beautiful black dress, her hair styled elegantly. She must have come to surprise me, to support me before the funeral tomorrow.And instead, she had walked in to find another woman kissing me while sitting in my lap."Emily," I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-13
Chapter: chapter 168Alex The next morning, I arrived at my office early, my mind still spinning from yesterday's revelations. Someone was actively trying to destroy my relationship with Emily, and I am determined to find out who. Emily and I had agreed to be cautious, to act normally while my security team investigated. We couldn't let whoever was behind this know that we were onto them. I had barely sat down at my desk when Abigail knocked and entered, carrying her tablet and a cup of coffee. "Good morning, Mr. Thompson," she said with a professional smile. "I thought you might need this." She set the coffee on my desk. "How are you holding up? I know the funeral is tomorrow." "I'm managing. Thank you." I took a sip of the coffee, grateful for the caffeine. "What's on my schedule today?" Abigail pulled up her tablet. "You have a conference call with the Tokyo investors at ten, lunch with the marketing team at noon, and a meeting with legal at three to finalize the merger documents." She pause
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-13
Chapter: chapter 1 67Emily I looked at Alex questionably. "I can explain this," he said immediately."Please do." I kept my voice calm, though my heart was racing.Alex sat back on his heels, still holding my hands. "Yes, I had dinner with Abigail. Multiple times. But Emily, it wasn't romantic. It wasn't dates. This was during the worst part of my battle with the board members. Remember when they were trying to force me out of my own company?"I nodded. I remembered. It had been a few months ago, before we had reconnected."Abigail was one of the only people I could trust at the company during that time. The board members were turning everyone against me, spreading lies, trying to find ways to remove me as CEO." Alex's voice was earnest. "I couldn't have business meetings at the office because I didn't know who was loyal and who was working against me. So Abigail and I would meet at restaurants to discuss strategy, to go over documents, to plan our defense.""At romantic restaurants?" I asked quietly."I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-12
Masuk
