Chapter: Chapter 116: Happy Ending!##Chapter 116Author's POVHappy Ending.“Honey? I'm home!” Lucian entered the bedroom, looking for his wife, but he heard no response. “Where's my wife?!” He went to the living room, summoning the maids.“We have no idea, sir,” they claimed. “What?! How could she leave the house right now, and none of you notice?!” He roared, running his finger through his hair as he dialed her number.“Hello, Darren!” He panicked as he dialed his friend's phone. “Hel—” Darren was saying, but he cut in. “Is Bella there?” He asked hurriedly. “Yes, why are you asking? What's the problem?” Darren asked worriedly.“My wife is missing! Call Harry and others. I will go look for her!” Lucian requested before ending the call and zoomed out of the mansion. And Darren, on the other end of the phone, panicked.“Jordan!” Darren called his bodyguard. “Yes, boss.” Jordan bowed slightly. “Protect my girlfriend, don't stay far away from her, and don't let her go anywhere till I get back.” He ordered, and Bella looked
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Chapter: Chapter 115: The Kidnap##Chapter 115The KidnappedMichelle's POV.“What!” Bella yelled at me as I screamed. “I only called you here to reunite. What are you doing in my sacred home?!” I shouted at her. “Sacred? How rude!” She scoffed at me.Darren was quiet as he tried to avoid being noticed. He dressed properly and wanted to excuse us because of our nonstop argument. “Take me with you. This house is suffocating enough. Sacred mansion?” She hissed as she clung to her man.“Do you want to stay at my place then?” He asked, caressing her hair, and she nodded. “C'mon, let's go,” he said, and took off his coat for her to cover up. “Bye, Michelle!” They both waved at me as they left eagerly.“Those two are surely up to something bad!” I giggled seeing how they were so affectionate as they walked. “Lucian!” I called my husband's name as I ran towards the study room.Some months after,Lucian found out the truth behind his mother's death. Sandra {stepsister} was the real murderer, not Belinda {stepmother}. The old
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Chapter: Chapter 114: Reunite##Chapter 114ReuniteBella's POVA few weeks later,Morning arrives like a gentle whisper, brushing the edges of dreams with golden fingertips. The sky, once cloaked in velvet night, blushes with the first hints of rose and amber, as if the sun is shy to rise but cannot resist. I lay lazily on the bed as I stared at the unfamiliar tall window frame.After Michelle picked me up from Darren's mansion, I stayed in their mansion and made sure I was invisible. I couldn't stop thinking of Darren despite being away from him. I want to see him. God, I ache to see him. Just to hear his voice, to feel that quiet calm he carries like a second skin. I'd give anything to press my face into his chest and let the world disappear for a while, but— I can't.Not because I don’t love him—because I do. Maybe that’s the worst part. Quite dangerous.I’m not what he needs right now. Maybe I never was. There’s a darkness in me I can’t explain, a storm that never quite passes. I’ve tried to keep it quiet, tr
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Chapter: Chapter 113: Ruined##Chapter 113Lucian's POVRuined!I felt so bad in those moments; everything else faded away. The world shrinks to the space between us, the sound of her breath, and the scent of her skin. It's a raw, intimate connection, a reminder of the deep bond we share. I pull her close, and she buries her face in my chest. At that moment, all I wanted was to be her safe harbor, her comfort, her steady presence in the storm, but realizing I was the cause of her worries made me so sad.'She smiles so brightly that I barely noticed she was having such issues,' I mulled in my head as I patted her back. “You have nothing to worry about, Michelle. I will never do such a thing to you, you can rest assured. Your husband will never make you cry.” I kissed her neck, and she nodded.“Come here,” I carried her into my arms and walked towards the bed. I placed her down gently. “Babe,” I caressed her cheeks and stared into her eyes. “Huh?”“You are right about the investment, but it wasn't Darren's opinion.
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Chapter: Chapter 112: Cheating##Chapter 112CheatingMichelle's POV“What's wrong? Why did he call sounding like that?” I panicked after hearing my friend's name. “What happened to Bella?” I asked Lucian, who was still trying to reach his friend.“I don't know either,” he mumbled worriedly. “Let's go to his place then; I think something bad is happening.” I said, trying to get dressed. “Calm down, Michelle; he would take care of it.” He said it with confidence even though he was worried.“No, Lucian, we should go check up on them.” “Michelle, it's raining!” he exclaimed, and I calmed down a little bit. He helped me sit down. “It's okay, I'm sure Darren will take proper care of whatever situation.” He reassured.“Why would Bella run away? Your friend is so unreliable.” I scoffed angrily. “Don't assume yet; Darren is responsible and won't do anything stupid.” Lucian defended him, which made me angry knowing that my friend wouldn't do anything unless it was reasonable.“Huh? Really? I'm sure your friend hurt her feel
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Chapter: Chapter 111: Breaking Up##Chapter 111Breaking upBella's POV“Why did you walk inside the rain? What if you get sick?” He mumbled, drying my hair up. I didn't say a single word after going back to the mansion because I couldn't find the right word to use.I didn't want to leave him, but I didn't find him reliable. What if she later has her way in the future? What if he doesn't really love me? I couldn't stop thinking as he changed my clothes for me.I sighed heavily, thinking of what I did to Gina Adams earlier. I knew I shouldn't have done that, but I was just scared that he might give in.“Wear this; you can get changed when you go back to your room.” He mumbled, giving his shirts to change into. “Take care of yourself first; you are drenched. The stock price will be affected if you have a headache only; I don't want the whole country to come for me.”“Oh, that's caring coming from you,” he smiled, and he started taking off his clothes. “Go inside and do that,” I said, looking sideways. “This is where I ch
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Chapter: EPILOGUE♦♦♦♦A month had passed since Eleanor had vanished from the chaos that had consumed her life, since she had closed the door on the Hales, on Lucas, on Lewis, and on everything that had once felt familiar yet dangerous. The world felt quieter now, though the quiet was uneasy, a fragile peace balanced on the edge of the past she refused to revisit.She sat alone by the lakeside, her fingers grazing the surface of the water with absent-minded rhythm. The lake reflected the fading light of the afternoon sun, turning the ripples into shards of molten gold. Birds called somewhere in the distance, and the wind whispered through the trees, but Eleanor didn’t notice the beauty. She stared straight ahead, her back rigid, her expression unreadable, a mask she wore as protection against the world and against herself.A sigh escaped her lips, heavy and tired. She hadn’t cried in weeks, hadn’t allowed herself the weakness, yet the emptiness pressed against her chest relentlessly. She missed him. Sh
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Chapter: 097♦♦♦♦That evening, the corridor outside Eleanor’s hotel room was quiet, almost painfully still. The soft lighting along the walls cast long shadows across the polished marble floor, and the faint hum of the building’s air system was the only sound lingering in the space.Lewis stood in front of her door for a long time.His hand hovered near the handle, but he couldn’t bring himself to knock. His chest felt unbearably tight, every breath heavier than the last. For the first time in years, the powerful man who commanded fear and respect everywhere he went felt completely powerless.Slowly… painfully… he lowered himself to his knees in front of the door.The movement was deliberate, almost like a silent confession.“I don’t have an excuse,” he said quietly.His voice sounded rough, strained, as though the words were scraping their way out of his throat. He lowered his head, staring at the cold floor beneath him.“I fooled you… I hurt you… I doubted you.”His fingers curled into fists on
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Chapter: 096♦♦♦♦Vanessa’s scream pierced through the hall as she lunged for the phone, her trembling fingers trying desperately to stop the video playing on the screen.“Stop it! Stop it!” she shrieked, her voice cracking with panic.But it was too late.The video had already begun spreading across the devices in the room. One by one, screens lit up, reflecting the same horrifying footage. The sound echoed faintly as the recording continued to play, exposing everything she had tried so hard to bury.On the screen, Vanessa appeared in a dimly lit hotel room.Not alone.Nicholas was there.And another man.Her stepfather.The room fell into stunned silence.Shock rippled through everyone present as they watched the unmistakable scenes unfold.... moments of intimacy and betrayal that should never have existed. Gasps broke out among the onlookers, some turning their faces away in disbelief while others stared with wide, horrified eyes.Vanessa’s entire body trembled violently.“No… no… this isn’t re
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Chapter: 095♦♦♦♦Soon, D-Day arrived.It was Lewis’s inauguration day.The grand hall of the Hales company headquarters glittered under towering chandeliers, their golden light reflecting across marble floors and polished glass tables. Influential figures from across the city had gathered.... business leaders, politicians, investors, and media representatives.... all seated in perfect rows facing the elevated stage. Expensive perfumes mixed with the scent of wine and polished wood, creating an atmosphere of wealth and quiet tension.At the center of the VIP section, Eleanor sat gracefully beside Lewis as the chairman’s woman.She wore a deep red dress that clung to her figure with quiet elegance, her makeup bold yet refined. Her posture was flawless, her chin slightly lifted as though she had always belonged in such a powerful seat.Glass clicked softly around the room as guests lifted their drinks, murmuring politely. Many of them were not happy with the sudden rise of Lewis Hale to such a domin
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Chapter: 094♦♦♦♦Morning sunlight filtered gently through the hospital window.Eleanor stirred slowly in the bed, her eyelids fluttering open as consciousness returned.Her body felt heavy and sore, but the steady beeping of medical equipment confirmed she was safe.A hospital room.She attempted to sit up.Pain shot through her muscles immediately.“Easy.”A strong arm quickly reached out to support her.The deep voice vibrated softly beside her.“Are you okay now?”Eleanor blinked slowly and turned her head.Her eyes met his.“Lewis?” she whispered.He nodded quietly.The familiar aura surrounding him confirmed it even before he spoke again.Relief washed over her face.“How… did you find me?” she asked weakly.Lewis’s expression softened slightly as he helped her sit comfortably against the pillows.“It doesn’t matter,” he said simply. “You’re here now.”Before she could say anything else, he pulled her into a tight embrace.His arms wrapped around her with a firmness that spoke volumes. For t
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Chapter: 093♦♦♦♦The air inside the Hales ancestral mansion trembled with tension.“This is the last place her phone was used,” Lewis said coldly, his voice slicing through the massive hall like a blade. His presence alone felt suffocating, as if the walls themselves were shrinking under the weight of his anger. “So don’t play dumb with me, Lucas.”The grand chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling trembled slightly from the echo of his voice. Every servant in the mansion had already retreated into the shadows, too afraid to be seen.Lucas stood several feet away, his expression twisting between shock and irritation.“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he replied, though his brows furrowed deeply. Then something clicked in his mind, and his eyes widened. “Wait… Eleanor has been with you this whole time?”His voice rose with disbelief.“And you didn’t tell me?”Lewis’s jaw clenched tightly.“Is that why you kidnapped her?” he roared.The accusation exploded in the room like a thunderclap.L
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Chapter: 177CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVENMIREYA'S POVShe deserved to be hunted just like Serena because she had also deceived, manipulated, and hurt someone I loved, and she had done it for twenty-five years. Twenty-five years of pretending to care about Knox while secretly poisoning him and waiting for the day his body would finally give up. I couldn't forgive that. I wouldn't make her death easy. Margaret had spent decades hiding behind a respectable position, pretending to be part of the family while quietly destroying the very person who trusted her. She had watched Knox suffer and still continued poisoning him, day after day, without a trace of remorse. The thought alone made my blood boil. “Take him to the pack entrance before he dies completely. Everyone must see how miserable he looks,” I ordered, referring to Elder Aiden. The guards immediately obeyed, dragging him away while he struggled weakly against them. I didn't bother watching them leave. My attention was already fixed
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Chapter: 176CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIXMIREYA'S POVMargaret? Does that mean Corvin's mother is an accomplice? My thoughts raced as I tried to process everything Knox had just discovered. Margaret had been the person Knox trusted more than almost anyone, and knowing that she had betrayed him after all these years made me pity him. She had always been important to him. He had even tried to make me understand her regardless of everything that had happened between me and Corvin. When it came to Margaret, Knox had never cared about the conflict between us. He had defended her, protected her, and trusted her without hesitation. But now what? What would happen when the truth finally settled in his mind? How could someone who had been beside him for so long poison him every day and still pretend to care about him? I followed Knox after he left the room, unable to ignore the concern weighing heavily on me. I didn't know what was going through his mind as he walked away, but I could sense the
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Chapter: 175CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVEKNOX'S POV“Not now. Let's talk later…” I mumbled before leaving the room. My mind was still in turmoil, but I forced myself to push my thoughts about Mireya aside for the moment. There were too many unanswered questions, and Elder Aiden was finally within my grasp after twenty-five years of hiding behind his position. I walked slowly toward the basement, carefully listening to everything around me and watching out for the bodies scattered along the way. I couldn't see them, but I could hear the faint sounds of movement from the guards and the occasional groan from someone who was still alive. The metallic scent of blood lingered heavily in the air, mixing with the dampness of the mansion and the lingering smell of rain that had followed everyone inside. Every step I took reminded me that this night had changed everything. I had spent years believing I knew the people closest to me, yet I was now discovering that some of the people I trusted had
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Chapter: 174CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FOUR KNOX'S POV The hunters had walked into a trap, and now they were the ones surrounded. With my power unleashed and Jason blocking their escape, the remaining guards eventually surrendered rather than face certain death. Elder Aiden became quiet. I could hear his breathing growing heavier, but he said nothing. I knew he hated me, but I had never imagined he would be prepared to go this far. Twenty-five years. He had spent twenty-five years conspiring against me. Twenty-five years of planning, poisoning, manipulating, and waiting for the right moment to take everything I had built. The betrayal was almost impossible to process.“I will ask you a question, and if you don't answer me, they die until it gets to you,” I said, slowly moving in Elder Aiden's direction. My voice was dangerously calm now. Jason sheathed his sword as I lowered myself until I was closer to Elder Aiden's level. I couldn't see him, but I didn't need to. I could sense his prese
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Chapter: 173CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREEKNOX'S POV“No one supports you now. The little woman you loved so much abandoned you, and your so-called friend left you. Now let's see who will save your sorry ass!” he laughed wickedly, his voice dripping with satisfaction as he stood close to my bed. I remained motionless beneath the duvet, continuing to breathe slowly as though I was still too weak to understand what was happening around me. Every word he spoke only confirmed that our plan had worked. He believed I was helpless. He believed Mireya had abandoned me, Jason had walked away, and there was no one left standing between him and the throne. I could hear the arrogance in his breathing, the confidence in his footsteps, and the way he carried himself as though he had already won. “Don't worry. I will make your death painless. I promise Margaret so,” he said, and that nearly made the fury inside me explode. My fingers tightened beneath the duvet at the mention of her name, and for one
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Chapter: 172CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-TWOKNOX'S POVAt night, the rain started pouring so hard that it sounded as though the entire sky had opened above the mansion, while thunder struck repeatedly, shaking the walls with every deafening rumble. I sat up in bed, immediately sharpening my senses as I tried to perceive everything happening around me. My ability to perceive scents still hadn't sharpened enough, and the heavy rain only made things more difficult. The air was saturated with the smell of wet leaves, the moldy floor, and the damp earth surrounding the mansion, all of them blending together until it became difficult to distinguish individual scents.Still, my hearing remained sharp. Perhaps even sharper than before. Despite the relentless rain hammering against the windows and roof, I could hear almost everything around me. I remained completely still, listening carefully, and then I heard it... the distant sound of a van approaching the mansion. The low rumble of its engine grew
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