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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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY - THREELORENZO GRAYSON \ VADIM KERZHAKOV ©We didn't even realize how much time had gone. I looked at Nick as he slept peacefully on the couch.He had fallen asleep while sitting on my lap.I gently brushed the stains from his clothes as he snuggled into my touch. I tucked the hair away from his forehead and placed a soft kiss there.Then I stood up and went back to work. I still had a lot to finish before I had to leave.Suddenly, a phone started ringing. It wasn't mine.I glanced around before walking over to Nick's bag.His phone lit up with "Avery" on the screen. As I picked it up, I noticed he had a long list of missed calls and messages.I was about to put it back when I accidentally answered the call.“Finally! What on earth have you been doing with Grayson?” she asked.My eyes immediately shifted toward the door.Has she seen us?Wasn't the door closed?“You left hours ago, and you haven't answered any of my calls,” she said while I stayed quiet.“I know you're with Grayson right now
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY - TWOLORENZO GRAYSON\ VADIM KERZHAKOV©I couldn't stop.Neither of us wanted to stop. The kiss was intense between us and we weren't ready to stop.I heard Nick moan during the kiss. We couldn't pull away.I loved the taste of his soft lips.I parted his legs and he wrapped them around my back. I positioned my hands on the sides of his head and softly planted kisses on his neck.Soft moans slipped from him as his fingers worked in my hair. Nick was slowly grinding on me without even realizing it.He was clearly trying to suppress his pleasure.My mind went blank. I couldn't think straight.I looked at his face, but he quickly turned away.His cheeks were flushed. One hand covered his mouth while he bit lightly on his thumb.I turned him towards me and took away his thumb before placing a kiss to his lips.His eyes were pleading. I took away the hair from his eyes.Was there anything wrong in admiring his pleading eyes? They had a way of making my dick twitch just by looking at them.He sl
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY - ONENICK WALKER ©This morning felt different from my usual routine.Most mornings, Mira would always wake me up with endless questions, especially about what we were going to eat.“What do you want to eat today?” I asked as I packed my books into my bag while we got ready for school.“I'm not hungry,” she replied, and I let out a quiet sigh.“You need to eat something before school,” I told her, but she stayed silent.I reached out to her, but she pulled away and picked up her bag.“You should talk to me,” I said with a sigh.“Mira.”“Mira, would you please listen?”She slowly sat on the floor, her face filled with sadness.“I don't want her. I don't want her to be part of this family.”I sat down on the floor across from her.“I never said that. I...” I began, but she cut me off.“I don't even want to meet her. Why did you bring her home?” she asked, her voice about to break down.I sighed and moved closer to her.“No matter what happened, she's still our mum. And it's okay if you don't
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTYNICK WALKER ©I stared out the window while Enzo drove. Mum didn't say a word either as we made our way home.What is the probability Mira would be happy to see Mum?Would she accept her? At least there would finally be someone else to look after her.I pulled Enzo's coat tighter around myself and fidgeted with my fingers.I used to think I'd have so many questions if I ever saw Mum again. But now that she was here, my mind was completely blank.Enzo pulled up in front of the house, and I stepped out. Mum got out too.I stared at the house she had left us behind years ago. I could see the light inside flickering through the window.I felt a hand on my back. I looked up at Enzo and forced a small smile.Mum let out a quiet sigh as she looked at the house.“Everything still looks the same,” she murmured. “Nothing has changed.”I let out a quiet scoff.“Enzo!” Mira shouted excitedly from the window before running out of the house.She rushed past Mum and me and threw her arms around him.
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Chapter: CHAPTER FORTY - NINENICK WALKER ©Avery and I finished the exam for the day and walked out of the hall.“Argh! Finally! We're done with today's exam,” Avery said as we walked.“That was exhausting.” She stretched her arms with a groan.“Oh!” She suddenly stopped like she had remembered something.“I forgot to ask,” she whispered into my ear. “What happened to your lip, Nick Walker?”I quickly turned to look at her.“I... I bit my lip accidentally,” I said, and she rolled her eyes.“Liar,” she whispered before walking ahead.I sighed as I watched her.I knew she was definitely going to figure it out.“So, what's for lunch today?” she asked, slowing down so I could catch up with her.“I don't know...” I began, just then, a guy walked up to us interrupting me.“Hey, nerd,” he called.“Someone's outside asking for the famous Nick Walker.”He walked away before I could respond.The famous Nick Walker?I shook my head and walked outside with Avery.“I wonder who's looking for you,” Avery said while I thought a
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Chapter: CHAPTER FORTY - EIGHTLORENZO GRAYSON\ VADIM KERZHAKOV ©This morning didn't go the way I planned. I had wanted to go to college with Nick.Instead, Alina called and asked me to pick her up.“You don't mind that I asked you to take me to college?” she asked.“Not at all,” I replied.“I already told Papa about you,” Alina said.I glanced at her before looking back at the road.“He's now curious about you, Enzo.”I let out a quiet chuckle.Just then, a message from Nick popped up on my phone, which clipped onto the blades of the car's air vent. “You really seem close to that kid. What's going on between the two of you?” Alina asked.“I like him,” I replied simply.She nodded at first, then slowly turned to look at me.“You don't mean that kind of like... do you?” she asked.I stayed silent.She let out a quiet scoff, clearly unable to believe it.“What on earth are you thinking?” she asked.What was I thinking?I liked Nick Walker.Somehow, our lives had become tangled from the very first day, and neither o
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