The Billionaire's Pawn
I never wanted to be his wife.
I hated Roman Blackwood because he was untouchable, conceited, and ruthless. However, When my father’s debts threatened to destroy us, I had no choice but to sign the contract that bound me to him. My freedom was just another possession in his universe.
His words, his rules, and the gloomy fire in his eyes caused me to doubt my sanity. To withstand his icy indifference and the violent intimacy that left me simultaneously breathless and broken, I tried to be invisible.
But, his betrayal was worse than his cruelty. In the fine print of our marriage, I discovered the truth: I wasn't just his wife. I was a pawn in a game I don't understand. And when I challenged him, his cold grin made it clear that I meant nothing to him.
So I ran.
I believed I could leave the man who broke me and start a new life. But Roman doesn't lose and forgive. He is now chasing me, saying he is a different person and pledging atonement.
However, when I discover a secret that he has kept even from himself, I realize that the monster I escaped from may be the only one who can protect me from what lies ahead.
Because when Roman Blackwood threatened to destroy anyone who attempted to take me away from him, he wasn't lying.
Even if it's me.
Basahin
Chapter: EPILOGUE The sun rose gently over the expansive estate, its golden rays beams through the wide windows and highlight the serene scene within. Naomi sat in the garden, her laughter blended with the soft chirping of birds. She held two small babies in her arms, their gentle coos bringing the distinct sound of fresh life into the room. Two years had flown by, a tapestry of hardships, victories, and emotional moments. The happiness and tranquility they had worked so hard to achieve suddenly eclipsed what had seemed like an endless struggle. Roman came out onto the terrace and looked at his wife and kids, his eyes warming. Naomi looked up, her eyes full of love, her smile radiant.With a hint of surprise and fatigue in her voice, she muttered, "They're already asleep." Roman approached and lowered himself next to her. With the same gentleness that one could reserve for the most delicate of treasures, he removed the small boy from her arms. “He’s going to be as strong as his mother,” Roman mu
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Chapter: CHAPTER 110A Wedding to Remember Roman's POVThe room was bathed in a warm glow as the morning sun came through the drapes. I awoke to the distant bustle of the city and the faint sound of birdsong, but nothing could compare to the woman who lay next to me. Naomi's chest rose and fell with each gentle breath, her face relaxed in the kind of peace that came only after storms.Today was the day. I didn't feel like I was being pulled down by the past. Instead there was an enormous sense of expectancy, as if I were on the brink of something significant, something that would change my life. I moved a little, brushing a stray strand of hair from Naomi's face. She stirred and opened her eyes meeting mine."Morning," she said in a sleep-smoggy voice. "Morning," I replied, my voice soft but tinged with excitement. I couldn’t help the smile that appeared on my face. "You ready to become official Mrs. Blackhood?" A smile twisted her lips, and she stretched languidly before supporting herself on on
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 109A Safe HavenRoman's POV As I watched Naomi move gracefully across the room, I sipped my coffee while leaning on the kitchen counter. Her hair was in an untidy bun, and she was humming gently. Her appearance in one of my baggy shirts caused an inexplicable sensation in my chest. “Did I ever tell you how hit you look in that?” I asked, my voice low and teasing.A sneer tugged at Naomi's lips asshe looked over her shoulder. “Flattery this early in the morning, Roman? What do you want?” I put down my mug and laughed. “Nothing. Just stating the truth.” She rolled her eyes and returned to scrambling eggs on the stove, not bothering to cover her smile. The air was thick with the aroma of spices and butter, and it surrounded me like a cozy blanket. Simple, peaceful, and unguarded moments like these served as a reminder of our progress. But, the weight of something unsaid hung over me even as I took it all in. “Naomi,” I started, my tone more serious now. Her brow furrowed sli
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Chapter: CHAPTER 108The Wedding PreparationRoman's POV I stood in the doorway of our bedroom, watching Naomi sleep, her chest rising and falling in a regular beat. Her skin was glowing golden as the early morning sunshine crept through the curtains. In sharp contrast to the commotion we had experienced to get here, she appeared calm.I felt contentment for the first time in a long time, something I had not experienced in years. It wasn't the kind that accompanied short-lived triumphs or meaningless accomplishments. This was quieter, deeper, and completely connected to the woman in front of me.Now it was more than just contract or a deal, I want a formal wedding with her. She had brought light into my world of calculated risks and cold decisions. And for her, I wanted to be more than the man I’d been. more than the man I had been for her.But how could I make it special without complicating it? I didn’t want grandeur or anything that felt impersonal. Naomi deserved something that reflected her—simpl
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Chapter: CHAPTER 107 Naomi’s Gallery ReopensNaomi's POVThe gallery was alive with conversation and excitement, and it was around me like a cozy hug. I was standing close to the door, my fingers shaking a little as I held a flute of sparkling cider. But it wasn't fear. It was a sense of expectation. With work of love, the new gallery rose from the ashes of the one Elijah had destroyed. I had designed every detail with Roman's assistance, making sure it reflected both my art and my journey. The space was warm and inviting, with exposed brick walls that gave it character and high ceilings that made the room feel spacious. Each sculpture was softly lit by track lighting, and the romance was enhanced by the gentle creaking of the natural wood floorboards beneath the feet. This gallery offered a more personal touch than the previous one's sleek and modern vibe. Roman had insisted on a handcrafted sign above the entrance, and I’d chosen the name carefully: “New Hope Studio.”Along with my work, local a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 106 The Proposal Naomi's POVMy heart hammered in my chest as I was standing in the dark room. There was an oppressive, uneasy silence.a “Roman?” My voice shook a little as I called out again, but I made an effort to speak steadily.No response.I hesitantly stepped closer, letting my toes touch the cool ground. My heartbeat's faint sound, a constant reminder that I wasn't dreaming, filled the silence."Don’t overthink it," I whispered to myself, though my body refused to relax. Something about the sudden darkness felt calculated, deliberate. I inhaled deeply and moved toward the bedroom door, feeling my way through. My fingers touched the wall's edge as I went slowly and carefully. The silence was nearly deafening, and the air felt heavier with every stride.A loud click reverberated throughout the house as I entered the corridor that led to the sitting room, and the lights flickered back on. I froze, blinking to avoid the unexpected brightness.And then I saw it. The sitting room
Huling Na-update: 2025-02-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 117Broken ChainDamian’s POVThis morning, the sky outside my apartment was pale and endless, with no weight. But inside me, I felt a heavy, red weight. I leaned against the window and looked at the way the light from dawn lit up the city.nEliot last words kept echoing in my skull: “He trusted her more than you.” The betrayal cut deeper still. I clenched the contract in my hand and wondered if forgiveness meant something different now.I grabbed my coat and keys. “I’m going to see her,” I declared, my voice breaking. Eliot paused in the kitchen and his eyes showed a hint of worry. Leo and Lila looked at me and then at each other. They didn't argue because they knew what it was like to be angry and sad at the same time. When I stepped out into traffic, the engine felt like it was ready to face anything.As I walked through the gray front of the jail gates that morning, thick clouds blocked out the sky. The air was cold and sharp, like sadness. I tightened my coat around me before the
Huling Na-update: 2025-08-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 116Vera FallsDamian’s POVThe morning light came through the penthouse windows, brighter than usual. It felt like the world was waking up to something that could not be changed. I stood at the bar, coffee warming my hand as I browsed through the news sites. The headlines flashed on the screen: “Government Investigation Launched Into Westbridge Capital after Anonymous Leak.”“Vera Morgan Under Arrest Alongside Key Executives.”My chest tightened, this was the moment when our proof led to a public conviction.A knock sounded at the door. I didn’t have to turn to know it was Eliot. His presence behind me was silent solidarity. He leaned on the doorframe, a sign of relief in his eyes. His face had been tight from worry for weeks, but now something softer started to show. Later that morning, we made our way to SignalRoot’s small office. We were welcomed by Lila, who was dressed in neat professional clothes. Leo sat at the table, his eyes on numerous tabs open on the computer screen. As we
Huling Na-update: 2025-08-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 115The Last ExposureDamian's POVThe soft glow of the city skyline came in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, splashing across the table where Eliot sat. Since he read the last letter from his mother, he hadn't moved. His eyes kept going back to the box of letters from his childhood that were now all over the polished surface. I leaned against the window frame and watched him take a few deep breaths to calm down. The silence between us felt heavier than any accusation."Damian..." His voice broke the silence like a mirror. I moved closer again and put a soft hand on his wrist. He was shaking as he held the letter loosely in his hands. “This is much for me to process.”He pointed to the papers on the table, which were contracts and metadata from the scholarship files. In clean black ink, each sheet spilled shame and truth. Eliot clenched his teeth. "This contract," he said slowly. “This is where she got my signature from.”His eyes were filled with tears. Pain,
Huling Na-update: 2025-08-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 114Mother’s ReturnDamian’s POVThe letter trembled in Eliot’s hands that afternoon, its envelope sealed and pristine like a secret too fragile to break. I watched him walk slowly toward me, steps hesitant, his chest tight. The sun was shining through the window in golden bars that made the moment feel holy and scary at the same time. He said in a rough voice, "This... is from her." His eyes were wide with shock.I slowly leaned forward and put my hand on his shoulder. My heart got heavy, but not with happiness. It was heavy with fear. How would he face her? He looked torn between hope and hurt. "Let me see the letter." I offered gently. He took a breath, fingers brushing over the inked name.Eliot didn’t say much while tearing open the letter; he just stared at me, confused. “She… wants to meet,” he said finally. His voice was barely steady. I swallowed and nodded. This was a delicate situation. We stood in silence as he looked over the envelope, anxiety etched in his jaw and arms
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Chapter: CHAPTER 113Standing ProudDamian’s POVIn the early morning, light cracked through the blinds and made long lines on the floor of the living room. My heart felt like it was on fire—like everything we had been through was beating under my ribs, ready to break. There was still fire behind my eyes from the kiss Eliot gave me yesterday: so soft, sudden, and rebellious. At that moment, I didn't feel like a son of legacy. I felt like a man who chose the truth.My phone buzzed on the table. I saw messages from friends, partners, and even strangers cheering us on coming up on the screen.. “You two are incredible,” it said. “Let love win.” I let the phone land on its back. I moved and leaned forward, clenching my shoulders. Eliot grabbed my hand and squeezed it hard. He didn't say a word. But his hand held a promise.Lila then lightly knocked and slid in smiling a moment later. She had two tea mugs in her hand. She said in a soft voice, "You two look like you have a lot on your mind." I let her
Huling Na-update: 2025-08-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 112Chapter 112 – The Last TrialDamian’s POVThe air outside the funeral home felt heavier than usual, as if even the clouds felt the weight of our loss. As the hearse drove off into the crisp morning air, we could hear the trees moving along the street. My hands clutched the edge of Leo’s sleeve, knuckles turning white. Every step toward the church felt like a mile.There was silence inside the church, with soft whispers coming through the stained glass windows. The service began with hymns. The sound of voices rising in solemn unison was like generations saying goodbye. I sat between Leo and Lila, and Eliot sat on the other side. We were all rigid with sadness. When the pastor began speaking, his words felt distant, like they belonged to someone else’s ceremony.As the first speaker walked up to the podium, soft tissues were passed between us. It was a longtime friend of Maxwell's who was talking about his childhood successes and early business successes. Every time I thought about
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Chapter: CHAPTER 34Aura’s POVKai and I were silent for a long time after Leona left. It felt like a wire was stretched tight, vibrating with what we didn't say.I tried to forget her voice, the way she leaned in close, and the nasty whisper she said to kai. I tried to forget how he had tensed up, and his breathing had sounded like someone had lit a match in his chest. But it's hard to forget when the past keeps knocking on the door.I looked at him as he stood by the window, his back muscles tight and his jaw clenched. He knew I was looking at him. Still he didn't say anything. The words hung between us, raw and unfinished.“Whay she said can't be true,” I said softly, more to myself than him.Kai slowly turned around and looked me in the eyes. His silence wasn’t cold. It was careful. “I know. Leona is known to be cunny.”But doubt had a scent. And I could smell it on him.I didn’t want it to get worse. So I did the only thing I could.I offered proof.“I want to do the Moonfire rite,” I said later t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 33Aura’s POVThe sky was wide open above the trees the next morning after my heartbeat matched the baby's. There was a quiet buzzing sound coming from the town under it as people pretended to move on and not notice that the world had split in two.But there was something heavier on my chest than the rift.llI woke up before Kai did. His arm was around my waist and felt heavy with warmth. Even though the glow in my hands was gone, I could still remember it. I looked up at the ceiling and traced the familiar lines in the wooden beams, trying to calm down because I couldn't get rid of my fear.I wasn’t ready for what came next. Whatever it was.But it came anyway.A knock rattled the cabin door before the sun had fully risen. Sharp and urgent.Kai stirred next to me. But I put my hand on his chest to calm him down.“I’ve got it,” I whispered, already moving.He followed me anyway, silent as a shadow.I pulled open the door.And there she was.Leona.She didn't look right. That was th
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 32Aura’s POVThe crack in the sky didn't go away even when the sun came up.It glowed through the morning like a wound that refused to heal, casting a silver glow through the early sunlight. I stood by the cabin window, wrapped in one of Kai’s shirts, watching it with my hands resting on my stomach. The baby was quiet again, but I could feel a hum inside me, a strange beat that matched the light above. I didn’t speak for a long time—because part of me feared that saying it aloud would make it more real.Kai set down a hot tea mug behind me on the table. He didn't ask if I was okay. I think he already knew the answer. He put his hands on gently my shoulders and made me feel grounded like he always did. I leaned back into his touch and put my head on his chest.“The crack has gotten deeper,” I whispered. “It wasn’t this wide last night.”He smiled and rubbed his lips against the side of my head as he nodded. "It got bigger like the moon did. With us.”Ithought back to the voice—the w
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 31Aura's POVThe moon looked too full and stilll. It hung over the trees like a silver crown and filled Kai's cabin and the town with a pale, watchful silence. The world felt stretched thin—like if I whispered too loud, it would tear apart.As I stood at the edge of the porch, I ran my fingers along the wooden railing. The worn grain felt cool under my touch. One of my hand cupped the round of my belly. The other hand curled slightly at my side. Not because it hurt, but because I was filled with anticipation. The baby moved again, slow and strong, as if he could feel it too.The night breathed, and so did I. I felt tense, but not scared. I felt something deeper, like the first time you understand the world isn't always mean.Behind me, footsteps approached gently. It was not rushed or hesitant.Kai.He didn’t say anything right away. Just stood close enough that I could feel his warmth on my back. Before I knew it, my shoulders felt better after getting stiff.“You feel it too,” he s
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-07
Chapter: CHAPTER 30 Aura’s POVEverything seemed... different the night after the dream.The air was denser, charged like the moments before a summer storm. Invisible energy running through the trees outside Kai's cabin made my skin tingle. Though my body longed for rest, I could hardly sit still, pacing the wooden floors.Kai watched me silently from his seat by the fire, his eyes never leaving me.“You should rest,”he said softly.I shook my head. "I can’t. It feels... wrong. Like something’s coming."Without saying anything, Kai got up and stood in front of me, softly putting his hands on my shoulders. Though dread coiled tighter in my chest, his touch grounded me and steadied me."I know," he said simply. “But you should rest notwithstanding.”Somehow, those words were enough to halt my trembling hands. I closed my eyes and leaned into him.He took a single breathAnd then—-A crash broke the calm.The door exploded inward, ripped from its hinges.A woman walked through the wreckage, black robes sw
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 29 Aura’s POVThe next morning, the air in the town felt thick—like the world itself had changed in the night while we slept.Or tried to.I woke with my hand resting protectively over my stomach. Kai's body curled around mine like a shield. The cramps had faded to a low ache, and the baby moved gently inside me, calm rather than frantic.I let out a sigh of relief.We had time. Maybe not much, but enough to breathe. Enough to prepare.I slowly got out of bed. Kai awoke right away, his golden eyes flashing open.“Aura?” His voice was hoarse with sleep and worry.Brushing my fingers across his stubbled jaw, I whispered, "I'm fine.”He looked at my face for a long time before slowly nodding.Neither of us said it, but we knew things outside the cabin weren’t okay.Not even close.The rumors had started even before the sun rose.By noon, it was undeniable. Whispers in the market. Stares in the town square. Doors that had once swung open in welcome now barely cracked when we passed.“They
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