Chapter: Chapter 180: Flight to NigeriaSarah forced herself to regain composure.Her fingers were still wrapped around her phone, the message glowing on the screen like a live wire.‘You think you’re untouchable? … My eyes’ on you.’For a second, she allowed herself one slow inhale. Then another.She tapped the screen, exited the message, and locked the phone. The black screen reflected her face back at her, calm, controlled, unreadable.“Get a grip,” she muttered under her breath.She walked back to her seat at the boarding gate and sat down, crossing her legs neatly. Her back straightened. Her shoulders squared.From the outside, she looked like a composed businesswoman waiting for her flight.Inside, her thoughts were racing.Call James.No. He would panic.Call the police.And say what? That someone sent a threatening text from an anonymous number? It would become a report filed and buried.She dismissed both options.Instead, she scrolled to her home contact and pressed call.The housekeeper picked almost immediately.
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Chapter: Chapter 179: Eyes on You“Okay, now you need to calm down,” Sarah said, tightening her grip on the phone as she stepped away from the kitchen counter. She could hear the tension in James’ breathing from the other end of the line. “Melissa is fine and she’s getting ready for school. What’s going on?”James released a breath, long, heavy, shaky. The kind that carried too much inside it. He began narrating what just happened at his apartment. About the police visits and Tiana’s escape case.Sarah listened without interrupting. She walked slowly toward the living room window, pulling the curtain slightly aside and staring out at the quiet compound. Her face remained composed, but her mind was alert.When he finished, there was a brief silence.“That’s not my concern,” she said, brushing it off as though she was discussing a distant news story.“It becomes your concern if she shows up there,” James said quickly. His voice sharpened. “Tiana is dangerous and can be unpredictable. You should get security for yourself
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Chapter: Chapter 178: Knock Before DawnJames woke to a persisted knock downstairs.He groaned and rolled over in bed, squinting at the digital clock on his bedside table. 6:12 a.m.Who knocks like that by this hour?Another knock. Persistent. Authoritative.He sat up fully now, rubbing his face. His head still felt heavy from the night before, though he hadn’t drunk enough to lose control. Just enough to think too much.The knock didn’t stop.“I’m coming!” he muttered under his breath.He swung his legs off the bed, slipped into a T-shirt and joggers, and moved downstairs. The house felt even emptier in the early morning quiet. No staff. No movement. Just him and the echo of his own footsteps.The knock sounded again just as he reached the door.He unlocked it and pulled it open.He froze.Three uniformed police officers stood at his doorstep.And in front of them was Caleb Pearce.Caleb adjusted his jacket slightly and flashed his badge with a small, almost awkward smile. “Detective Caleb Pearce.”James stared at him, eye
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Chapter: Chapter 177: Scandal and ConsequencesThe news broke just before noon.“Convicted Businesswoman Escapes Police Custody.”The headline flashed across every major platform. Within minutes, the story was trending. Photos of Tiana from court appearances resurfaced. Old footage of the warehouse incident was recycled. Analysts dissected the timeline. Speculation exploded.In her office, Sarah stood frozen in front of the mounted television screen.The news anchor spoke rapidly, summarizing what little information authorities had released. Hospital transfer. Police escort scheduled. Empty room discovered. Investigation ongoing.Sarah’s fingers tightened around the remote.She lowered herself slowly into her chair, eyes fixed on the screen.Tiana had escaped.Her mind moved quickly—security, children, media, reputation.James.She reached for her phone but stopped herself. Her office door knocked lightly.“Ma’am?” her assistant peeked in. “The board meeting in fifteen minutes.”Sarah straightened, her expression already composed.
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Chapter: Chapter 176: Old Friends, New AlarmsJames jerked up from his seat so fast his stool almost tipped over, the legs scraping sharply against the floor."Pearce!" he exclaimed.Caleb stood too, though not nearly as smoothly. His balance wavered for a precarious moment, one hand reaching out to steady itself against the counter, before he righted himself with the dignity of a man pretending the stumble hadn't happened.They grabbed each other's hands firmly, a reunion's laughter breaking through the heavy residue of tension that had been sitting over James like a low cloud since he walked in.The handshake evolved naturally, inevitably, into a tight embrace, both men thumping each other's backs with the unrestrained force of people who had once been young together and are surprised to find the feeling hasn't entirely left them."It's so great to see an old classmate again," James said, pulling back but keeping his grip on Caleb's shoulders, studying the face in front of him the way you study a familiar road after years of ta
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Chapter: Chapter 175: Whiskey, Regret and Ghosts.The next evening, the bar lights were dim enough to hide shame but bright enough to expose loneliness.James sat at the far end of the counter, away from the crowd, away from the kind of noise that had nothing to do with him. He had chosen the spot deliberately, tucked into the corner where the light barely reached and no one had reason to look twice.The third glass of whiskey rested in his hand, half full, his fingers gripping it the way a drowning man grips something that cannot actually save him.He stared at the ceiling as though Sarah's face was written across it as though if he looked long enough and hard enough, something up there might give him an answer he hadn't already turned over a hundred times in his own mind."Sarah, how else do you want me to prove myself?" he muttered, his voice low but trembling with emotion he had no other outlet for.The bartender glanced at him briefly, caught the look in his eyes, and said nothing. Some men you leave alone. James was clearly one
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Chapter: Chapter 138: The Day Love StayedOne month later, Emerson stood at the altar with his shoulders squared and his hands clasped loosely in front of him, though nothing about him felt loose inside.The church was full, every pew occupied, the air thick with perfume, flowers, and expectation.Light filtered through the high windows, catching on polished wood and white fabric, casting a soft glow that made everything look gentler than it truly was.His best man stood beside him, adjusting his cufflinks for the third time in five minutes. The priest remained a calm presence a few steps ahead, hands folded, eyes drifting occasionally toward the entrance doors.All of them were waiting for the same thing.The murmuring began quietly, like a ripple that had no clear source. A whisper here. A rustle there. Emerson felt it before he heard it, a tightening in his chest that made his breathing shallow.“What if she changed her mind?” he muttered, the words slipping out before he could stop them.His best man leaned closer immedia
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Chapter: Chapter 137: “Let’s Get Married”By 4pm, the New York Police Department building had settled into its usual rhythm; phones ringing, doors opening and closing, voices layered with urgency and routine.Eva stepped out of the car beside Emerson, the weight of the place pressing into her chest before she had even crossed the threshold.The city noise dulled behind them as the glass doors slid shut.Inside, the air smelled faintly of disinfectant and old paper. Emerson stayed close, not touching her, but close enough that she felt the quiet steadiness of his presence.The detective approached them almost immediately, a man with tired eyes and a calm voice that suggested he had delivered too many difficult moments to count.“Ms. Mills. Dr. Emerson,” he said, shaking Emerson’s hand before turning to Eva. “Thank you for coming.”She nodded. Words felt unnecessary.They followed him down a narrow corridor, past desks stacked with files, past officers moving with purpose. Eva noticed how her heels echoed against the tiled floo
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Chapter: Chapter 136: Names for the FearEmerson guided Eva to the couch and helped her sit, his hands steady even though his jaw was clenched tight. She sank into the cushions as if her bones had softened all at once.One of the housemaids returned quickly with a glass of water, holding it with both hands like something fragile.“Drink,” Emerson said softly, crouching in front of her. “Slowly.”Eva took the glass. Her fingers trembled against the cool surface. The first sip burned its way down, shocking her system enough to anchor her back in her body. She swallowed again, then again, until the tightness in her chest loosened slightly.The maids retreated quietly, leaving the two of them alone in the living room. The silence pressed in, thick and heavy, until Eva finally spoke.Her voice came out uneven at first. She told him about the mall. About the groceries. About the moment she noticed the man standing too close to her car.She described his eyes, the way they looked past her like he’d already decided what she was wort
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Chapter: Chapter 135: Between Terror and Safety“Your worst nightmare if you don’t let her go. Now!”The man’s voice tore through the air, loud, venomous, final. It wasn’t a threat dressed as bravado. It was a promise.Inside the car, Eva forced herself upright, her palms sliding against the leather seat slick with sweat.Her lungs burned as she sucked in air, her chest rising and falling too fast. Her eyes darted toward the figures outside, trying to make sense of what was happening through the haze of fear clouding her vision.Then recognition struck her like lightning.Her breath caught. Her lips parted.“Mrs. Olivia Blackburn?” she gasped, disbelief flooding her voice.The name gave her something solid to cling to. Something real.Her scream rose again, sharper now, louder. “Help! Please—help!”The man swallowed hard. The confidence he’d worn moments ago cracked visibly. His eyes flicked to the two men flanking the woman; tall, thickly built, shoulders stretching the seams of their jackets. They didn’t move. They didn’t need to
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Chapter: Chapter 134: Attempted Kidnap"Who I am isn't the problem," the man said, his voice low, sharp, vibrating with something raw and uncontrolled. "It's what you did."Eva tilted her head slowly, confusion crashing into fear like waves colliding. Her fingers tightened around her car keys, instinctively pulling them closer to her chest as she took a cautious step backward.Her heel brushed against the edge of the parking line, the yellow paint faded from years of tire marks and weather."I don't understand," she said, her voice barely holding together, each word carefully measured. "I don't know you.""Not one more step!" he barked, the command sharp enough to make her flinch.Eva froze instantly. Her breath hitched. The grocery bags slipped from her trembling hands and crashed onto the concrete, oranges rolling out in different directions like scattered planets, a carton of milk bursting and spreading across the ground like a slow white stain that pooled around her feet.Her heart slammed violently against her ribs.E
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Chapter: Chapter 133: The Day Almost Slipped AwayMorning light spread across the construction site in uneven patches, filtered through scaffolding and half-built concrete walls.Eva stood near the temporary safety railing, helmet on, tablet tucked against her side, eyes moving constantly from workers lifting blocks to supervisors shouting instructions over the noise of machinery.This project mattered. Not just because of its scale, but because it carried her name on every report sent back to the board.She had barely finished correcting a foreman on safety spacing when shouting erupted from above.It happened too fast for the mind to process cleanly.A man slipped. A sharp intake of breath rippled through the site. Someone screamed.Eva looked up just in time to see a labourer tumble from the fourth floor.Her heart dropped violently.Time seemed to slow as his body fell, arms flailing, helmet flying off in the air and spinning like a discarded toy. A few workers froze in shock, tools hanging uselessly in their hands.Others shoute
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Chapter: Chapter 100: A Life TogetherIt was a quiet, perfect morning, with Brian playing nearby, his cheerful laughter filling the room as he built an elaborate castle out of blocks. There was a serenity that lingered in the air, a peacefulness that spoke of dreams realized and hopes fulfilled.Kendra leaned her head against Philip's shoulder, letting out a contented sigh. "If you'd told me a few years ago that we'd be sitting here like this, I wouldn't have believed it," she murmured, a smile playing at her lips. "Sometimes it still feels like a dream.Philip wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close as he looked down at her. "Well, if this is a dream, I never want to wake up," he replied softly. "We've been through so much, Kendra. And to come out on the other side like this… with you, with Brian… it's everything I could have ever wanted."They sat in comfortable silence, watching Brian place another block in his castle, the furrows deepening across his little brow. Philip chuckled low in his throat at the determ
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Chapter: Chapter 99: The WeddingPhilip fidgeted, his hands clenching and unclenching as he felt the weight of Douglas’s intense gaze. The murmur of the crowd grew louder as all eyes in the room turned to Douglas, Philip, and Kendra, awaiting a confrontation. Philip drew a breath, willing himself to stay calm, to stand his ground.Just as Kendra began to step forward, moving protectively in front of Philip, Douglas raised his hand and offered Philip a warm, unexpected smile.Philip froze, surprised, while the crowd held its breath, awaiting the worst.But then, much to the surprise of all present, Douglas reached out his hand to Philip, the smile on his face not feigned. "Congratulations, Philip," he said in that steady voice of his, his gaze clear. "You have shown bravery and true love toward Kendra. And now, you have in your life the most hardworking, creative, and beautiful woman on this earth."There was a collective expiration of breath from the crowd; a few gasps ran through the room amongst the guests. Phi
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Chapter: Chapter 98: Family CelebrationsPhilip's heart almost stopped as he waited, eyes fixed on Kendra's face for a reaction.Time froze, the world collapsing to just these two in that one hot instant.Then, as if time started up again in one glorious ebullient burst, Kendra's lips split into a bright, beaming smile, her eyes welling up in tears."Yes," she said in a soft tone yet full of conviction. "Yes, Philip, I'll marry you."A collective "Whoo." went up from the guests, and the balcony erupted into applause. Philip's heart soared as he slipped the ring onto her finger; the mixture of relief and overjoyed feelings mingled in a warm embrace as Kendra pulled him close. It was a sea of laughter and congratulatory shouts that filled the air, as family and friends closed in, each one swooping in to be part of the celebration.Philip leaned in close and whispered, "You've made me the happiest man alive."Kendra laughed, her eyes shining bright. "I'm the one who's lucky, Philip. I never thought this kind of happiness woul
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Chapter: Chapter 97: A New Chapter in BusinessApplause filled the room, and Kendra and Philip smiled in pride over shared success. It was after months of planning, negotiation, and sleepless nights that their companies were merged into one, something that to them meant much more than business. This was a pledge for a new future-to be together, in every word's sense.Philip inclined toward Kendra, speaking in a low tone, but the undertones of pride were unmistakable. "We did it," he whispered, the sparks in his eyes telling volumes about the excitement inside him." "I always knew we could, but standing here with everyone, seeing it actually happen, it's even better than I'd imagined."Kendra's smile spread wide, and her heart swelled big with pride and affection. "It isn't just business anymore," she whispered back."This is our life now. I never thought I'd feel this way again, hopeful, excited… like we're creating something that's ours in every way."They stood in the center of the boardroom, surrounded by team members and cl
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Chapter: Chapter 96: Who Could that Be?Philip’s fingers tightened around the note, his eyes scanning the familiar handwriting once more, as if a second read would change the words scrawled across the paper. That casual, cryptic message struck a cold knot in his stomach, and he knew Kendra felt it too.Kendra's gaze darted between the note and Philip's face, her expression a mixture of concern and irritation. "Do you… do you know who this is from?" she asked, though the tenor of her tone was suggestive that indeed she did have her suspicions. She just needed him to confirm it.Philip exhaled loudly, folding the note as he met her gaze, the name catching in his throat like a bad taste. "It's… Bianca," he admitted quietly, tension lacing his voice. "It's her handwriting. I'd recognize it anywhere."Bianca's name had Kendra tense up, a mixture of anger and hurt crossing her face.What does she want now?" she asked, her voice shaking with the weight of Bianca's return weighing on her mind. "Why can't she just leave us alone?
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Chapter: Chapter 95: The FarewellKendra took a deep breath across from Douglas as she felt the heaviness of their shared history settle between them. This meeting had been a long time coming; an opportunity to say goodbye to a past that once had promised comfort but had never fitted her. She looked at him now, a pang of sadness in her heart and deep resolve to shut this chapter finally.The silence was broken first by Douglas, his voice firm yet soft. "I suppose this is it, then?" he softly asked, as if he also had finally reconciled himself with what was about to happen.Kendra nodded, her lips tugging into a sad sweet smile. "Yes, I think it is," she replied, keeping her voice warm, though a part of her did feel a little bit sad. "We've come a long way, Douglas. But… it's time for both of us to move on. We deserve that."Douglas leaned back, running a hand through his hair, and gave her a faint smile. "You know, when I think back, I will always be thankful for the time we had. You helped me grow, even if it did
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Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge
Caught in a web of betrayal, Nicole’s life shatters in a single evening when her mother-in-law, Veronica, sets her up in an elaborate scheme.
Blindsided, Nicole faces her husband Taylor’s cold rage as he casts her out of his life and home, accusing her of infidelity and theft. As she tries to defend herself, her best friend, Sarah, adds another blow by denying their loyalty.
“Please, Taylor, you have to believe me!” Nicole pleads, her voice breaking, but his icy response is a dagger to her heart. “I don’t hate you, Nicole,” he sneers. “I despise you.”
When Nicole reveals she’s pregnant, she hopes for compassion, but it only fuels Veronica’s determination to rid the family of her.
After signing the divorce papers, a dejected Nicole wanders alone, where a brutal attack leaves her bleeding, helpless, and desperate to protect her unborn child.
Six years later, Nicole returns from the ashes to inflict seven times the pains upon those who humiliated her and left her to die.
“I’ll make them pay so dearly that they’d regret ever been born!” She declares.
This is a story of romance and revenge you don’t want to miss!
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Chapter: Chapter 112: ReconciliationThe ENDNicole sat behind her desk, staring out the large glass window of her office, lost in thought. The morning had been a blur of meetings and paperwork, but her mind was elsewhere. The past weeks had been stormy: their victory against the Fury family, reclaiming what she lost, and finally getting justice from the wrongs done to her. Yet deep down, she knew there were still loose strings to tie.A soft knock at her door pulled her out of her musings. It was Emilia peeking inside. "Ma'am, you have a visitor.""Who is it?" Nicole asked, assuming some other business partner or yet another journalist looking for an interview.Emilia hesitated. "It's Taylor Fury."Nicole's breath hitched. Taylor? Here? Of all people?"Let him in," she said, though her voice did not reflect the sudden turmoil that had risen in her chest.The door swung open, and Taylor walked in, his usual arrogance replaced with something unfamiliar -- humility.He looked different, almost worn down, as if the weight
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Chapter: Chapter 111: Rekindled Love The evening air was crisp and filled with the comforting hum of city life as Nicole stepped out of the car, her heels clicking lightly against the pavement. The weight of the past weeks still weighed upon her shoulders, but tonight she was determined to try to escape it, if only for a few hours. She adjusted the coat draped over her shoulders and nodded at the bodyguards on either side."You're dismissed for the night," she said. "I'll be fine here."Collins hesitated. "Boss, are you sure? We can wait outside."Nicole gave him a small smile. "Go home. You both deserve the rest. Come back in the morning."Carter exchanged a glance with Collins before giving a reluctant nod. "Alright, but call if anything happens...""Thank you, Carter," Nicole said, cutting him off. "Nothing will happen. See you both in the morning."With that, she turned and made her way toward the entrance of Leo's home.Warmth enveloped her as she stepped inside to the delicious smell of roasted chicken and spices
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Chapter: Chapter 110: The Unexpected DecisionThe courtroom was packed, the air thick with anticipation. Journalists lined the back row, their pens ready to capture the final moments of a trial that had gripped the city. Mumbles went throughout the audience in hushed tones as everyone threw theories on what the verdict was. Some actually felt Veronica Fury would get to walk free while others believed that for once, the woman would pay her due time in prison. Nicole sat at the plaintiff's table with an unreadable expression on her face. In her elegant, yet simple, black suit, she was a vision of confidence, but deep inside her, there was a tempest going on.She had fought for this day, spent years gathering the strength to bring Veronica to justice, and now it all came down to this -- the final decision. Her lawyer, an astute woman, rose from her seat and made her way to the center of the courtroom. She squared her shoulders, adjusted her glasses, and took a deep breath before she began her final statement."Your Honor, ladi
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Chapter: Chapter 109: A New EmpireThe Fury mansion was shrouded in an eerie silence as Taylor and Sarah sat in the dimly lit living room, their eyes fixed on the television screen. It had drained them for these past few weeks, the feeling in the room, that of defeat, hung in the air heavy. Veronica sat back in one corner, her expression unreadable, with a firm clasp on the leather chair's armrest. The evening news was on, first with politics, current events of interest around the world, when the voice of the news anchor changed.To their most shocking scene,was the declaration of the sale of Taylons Enterprises to its new owner. The company, which suffered serious financial setbacks, has been acquired by no other person than Nicole Okeke, Chief Executive Officer and President of Okeke Group.On the screen was a clear shot of Nicole, standing right in front of the headquarters of the company; the newly installed Okeke Group logo was emblazoned above the entrance. Her poised figure and calm demeanor seemed to say a
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Chapter: Chapter 108: Behind Closed DoorsNicole descended the courthouse steps with practiced grace, her expression unreadable as the mob of journalists and reporters surged forward. Cameras flashed like wildfire in the gray sky. Facing them, stream of voices went hysterical, with every other reporter screaming their questions louder than the last. "Ms. Okeke, do you really feel the court will be on your side?" "Ms. Okeke, are you just out to get the Fury family out of personal revenge?" "How do you reply to claims that this case has absolutely nothing to do with justice but it is, in reality, a personal vendetta?"Carter stepped in front of Nicole, the chaotic crowd pushing in against him as Collins held open the car door only a few feet away. The bodyguards' security at this moment was fierce."Back off!" Carter barked, his voice firm as he pushed a microphone away from Nicole's face. Nicole, however raised a hand to call off her bodyguards. "It's ok," she said, voice calm, but commanding. The reporters now reduced
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Chapter: Chapter 107: Emotional TestimoniesThe courtroom was unusually quiet that morning, the weight of the trial bearing heavily on everyone present. Nicole sat at her table, fingers intertwined, and watched as the judge took his seat. Her lawyer was looking over the day's agenda, but Nicole was elsewhere. She was preparing herself for yet another painful revelation. She barely knew what was coming. The prosecuting council stood up and called their next witness: "We would like to call Sarah Fury to the stand."Veronica's eyes quickly widened in shock. How was this possible? Nicole's head snapped up, and her eyes shot wide in incredulity. She leaned to her attorney, who avoided her gaze but just fidgeted with her notes. "Sarah?" Nicole whispered with a hint of confusion and accusation. "It was their decision," her lawyer said very quietly.The lawyer finally looked back at her. Her expression cautioned her. "They came to me days ago, and I thought it best to let their testimonies speak for themselves."Before Nicole co
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