Chapter: CHAPTER FIVELORENZO GRAYSON\ KERZHAKOV ©I stared at the mirror intently, ready to put on the life of a lecturer I fixed myself into. I picked my pair of glasses and wore them. Every morning, I put on this same calm, controlled look, the look of a college lecturer who blends into normal life. But no matter how neat I looked, or how peaceful I tried to act, it didn’t change one truth.I was still the son of one of the most powerful mafia syndicates in Russia.I grabbed the car keys and started driving to college. Halfway there, my phone rang. It was Kyle. He never called this time unless it was important.“Any updates?” I asked, eyes still on the road.I had sent Kyle to investigate the man that was arrested by the cops. We needed to know who he worked for and whose hands were reaching into my life again.“He doesn't even know you, he was sent to kill the man that was after you. I’m trying to track the people behind him, but he says he was blackmailed…”I scoffed. Of course. Another pawn.“Let hi
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Chapter: CHAPTER FOURNICK WALKER ©“Can you handle any information I might send to you to drop on your class bulletin board?“ Professor Grayson asked and walked to the chair to sit.“Especially the attendance,” he added, straightening a stack of papers on his desk.I blinked at him. “Wait,what do you mean? Is that all you called me here for?”He looked up and gave a calm nod. “Why else should I call you?”I scoffed. “You really have nothing else to say?”He didn’t answer. He just kept sorting through his papers.“The man who died,” I blurted, “I'm sure he probably had a family waiting for him at home. Things like that have never happened in Mr. Kyle’s bar before.”His eyes flicked toward me. “Mr. Walker, I’d rather you not talk about that within the college premises.”My fists tightened. “Why? Are you scared?”He sighed and looked me straight in the eyes. “No. But aren’t you?”That calm, mocking tone made something twist inside me.“You are trembling and you challenged me here, alone,” he stated and conti
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Chapter: CHAPTER THREENICK WALKER ©“Give me that.“ Mira yanks the comb from my hand, jolting me out of the million thoughts running through my mind.“Sorry. I’ve got a lot going on,” I said with a sigh.“You don't have to apologize. I’m happy you don’t have to fix my hair this morning. “She beamed happily and turned to the mirror like she had won a fight.“Good morningggg!” Avery sang as she walked in, loud as always.Mira groaned as she walked towards Avery. “Why do you have such a noisy friend?” Avery opened her arms, thinking she was about to get a hug, but Mira reached past her, grabbed the fried chicken box, and opened it with joy.“Oh hi, Avery, can we all go to school now?“ She asked as she bites into the drumstick.“I'm never bringing that to this house again, Mira!“ Avery yelled.“Yeah, don't. You can as well bring something nicer next time.“ Mira retorted as they both bickered like two cats fighting for one fish bone.“Whatever. Why don't you use your big words on him? He seems to be going thr
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWONICK WALKER ©I slowly dropped my hands, slow and awkward, earning laughter and looks from the others. He looked at me exactly the way he did yesterday. Not angry. Not shocked. Just… blank. Like he has not seen someone familiar. “The nerd is shocked he has seen someone breathtaking.“ I heard someone say and laughter rippled again. “Nerd” was what they mostly called me in college. I watched the lecturer call attendance, he wore a pair of glasses and I could still recognize him. “I'm Enzo Grayson.“ He finally said, adjusting his glasses. His voice was low, rough, and steady. “Professor Grayson.“ He added. I didn't get to hear his voice last night. “Oh my God!“ Avery mouthed as she tapped my arm. “He's so hot and he has an attractive voice.“ She whispered to me. I swallowed hard. Attractive voice? Maybe. But if she had seen him wielding a knife to another man’s throat last night, she’d never be saying that.We left for the lawn after ending classes for the day.“Argh! I’m so tired
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONENICK WALKER©The silence in the bar was so loud. It was the opposite of the club above us, everything here was quieter. Laughter and chatter was subtle, like everyone had agreed to keep their secrets in their glass. I stood behind the counter, polishing cups, sliding drinks across the counter and forcing a smile to the people. This was my life everyday. I work night after night working part-time to keep food on the table for myself and my little sister, Mira. Parents? None. My mother left us the day Mira was born, and my father had already died years earlier. “Nick.“ My colleague, Shawn dragged me out of my thoughts.“Could you take this to the VIP room? I really need to use the restroom. Thanks.” He shoved a paper into my hand and darted away before I could say a word.I sighed as I took a look at the paper in my hand.I've always avoided going to the VIP room. Politicians, men with bodyguards, rich strangers who thought touching staff was their right. People like that turned th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 30ROSALIND LIGHTWOOD★I paced around the room, hands shaky, lips dry. My heart was pounding so loud, I thought the entire office could hear it. I didn’t want anyone to see me like this, not today. Not after everything. My company had just been sabotaged. Files leaked, projects exposed, clients calling nonstop, investors angry and confused. Everything I had built was crumbling, and I was just... standing there.Lauren stood by me, glued to her phone, doing everything she could to calm the storm. I knew she was trying, I really did, but I couldn’t hear her voice clearly. The noise around me was deafening. My workers were all answering phones, trying to explain what they didn’t understand themselves. Police were walking through the building, inspecting, asking questions. One of them talked to the injured security guard, who was already bandaged up but still looked shaken."Ma'am? Ma'am? Mrs Lightwood?"I blinked and looked up. The head of police was staring at me, waiting for an answer I h
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Chapter: CHAPTER 29JEREMY LIGHTWOOD I turned to the other side on the bed, meeting Rosalind sleeping soundly. Yesterday had been a rough day for her as she claims Clara had taken her ring with a pretence of helping her.I tucked her hair behind her ear just to watch her sleep. As if stirred by my touch, her eyes fluttered opened meeting mine with a mix of suprise and lingering frustration.“Good morning”I said to her. She shrugged my hands off her and sat up on the bed with a sigh. “Good morning” She replied. I could sense she was still angered at what had happened yesterday with Clara. “Still pissed?“I asked her as I rolled out of the bed to get ready for work. “You tell me” She retorted.“Why do I feel you're taking this out on me also?“ I questioned as I watched her lay back on the bed with a sigh.“Why do you think I am, it obviously because of you this happened.“ She said with no remorse in her words. “All because of a damn ring you claim Clara stole from you”. I retorted with a bit of anger l
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Chapter: CHAPTER 28 ROSALIND LIGHTWOOD★The good for something alarm blared loudly, prompting a groan as I stretched my arms to silence it. As I lay in bed, the familiar scent enveloped me, and I instinctively reached out, hoping to find him beside me. But when I opened my eyes, reality set in—I was back home, wearing one of his T-shirts. Slowly, I rose to my feet, taking in the comforting yet bittersweet surroundings."No wonder I caught a whiff of his scent," I mused, rising slowly to my feet, a tingling ache in my core reminding me of last night’s events. I covered my eyes to hide the blush creeping up my cheeks and made my way to the bathroom for a hot bath. It was the first day of the year, and the fashion house would be reopening today.After a quick but refreshing bath, I emerged from the bathroom and diligently applied my favorite skincare products, all while slipping into my office attire. Grabbing my bag, I hurried to leave the house."You seem to be in a rush," Gran remarked as I encountered
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Chapter: CHAPTER 27ROSALIND LIGHTWOOD★It's the final day of December. The biting cold outside sent shivers through me as I adjusted the thick duvet around my body, yearning to snuggle closer to Jeremy. I rubbed my hands against the bed, expecting to find him there, but Opening my eyes, I was met with an empty space. Glancing around the room, I confirmed its solitude before rising from the bed to check the time—it was only nine in the morning. Slipping into my cozy bedroom slippers, I made my way downstairs, the chill of the day still lingering in the air.I searched his private office, but he was nowhere to be found."You're awake?" Grandma asked, her eyes lighting up as she spotted me."Yes, good morning," I replied, walking over to her in the living room and wrapping her in a warm hug before scanning the room for any sign of Jeremy."Oh, Jeremy isn't home right now; he didn't want to wake you when he left early this morning," she said, her attention fixed on the news."He left? Where did he go?" I a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 26JEREMY LIGHTWOOD★I was lost in a deep, comforting sleep when a voice, one I would cherish hearing every day, gently stirred me awake. As I smiled and turned to her, she sat beside me on the bed and pressed her lips to mine. "Good morning! Come on, get up; we have breakfast to enjoy, and a long day ahead of us," she said, her words brightening my mood. I couldn't help but smile as I gazed at her beautiful, round face. I ran my fingers through her hair, cupping her face as I looked into her eyes, still heavy with sleep."I thought I might spend the entire day gazing at your lovely face, hoping to make you fall for me all over again," I said, my voice still heavy with sleep, causing her to smile with a hint of blush on her cheeks. "Come on, let's have breakfast; don’t forget we have plans for today," she replied, rising from the bed.In that moment, I remembered that the New Year was just around the corner—only two days away. Our whole family would be gathering at Dad's for the cele
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Chapter: CHAPTER 25 JEREMY LIGHTWOOD★"I have a report from Mrs Clara's company," Mike announced as we stepped into my office after my schedule."After a long evening filled with tight meetings, you expect me to listen to a report from Clara's?" I asked and raised an eyebrow after sensing his sudden silence. Sensing that what he had to say was important, I gestured for him to continue as I sat down.“She breached the contract between our company and hers, and she already paid the fine for that breaching the contract,” he said, prompting a chuckle from me.Whatever game Jason and Clara are playing is unlikely in our favor."If she has paid for the fine of breaching the contract, then there's no need to report back to me—just keep a close watch in Jason," I instructed, and he nodded in agreement."Actually, your father would like to see you after your schedule today" He added and I nodded.It had been some time since we last saw each other, following the shareholders' election. I glanced at the clock
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