Chapter: 51Chapter 51 Derek Woods I kept glancing at Mr. Ronnie as we eat, but the whole time, his attention was on my mom, whispering to each other and smiling like the loving couples I wasn't convinced they were. Maybe I was just desperate for what was missing, but something really was. "I'm sorry, darling. Ronnie always has this habit of-" "It's fine, mom." I cut her off politely, smiling at her. "So, darling... how have you been?" she asked after drinking some water. "Hmm. I've been good." I nodded. "I'm sorry I haven't been there, darling. You know how-" "You don't have to apologise, mom. I'm not mad at you." I shook my head, and she smiled, nodding her head. "Thank you." "Your mom didn't lie about you being a considerate person. You are a good boy." Mr. Ronnie spoke, getting my attention, but I only smiled at him. Silence assumed the atmosphere for a moment. Only the sound of cutleries dominated the dining room. "So, Mr. Ronnie..." I broke the silence, lifting my gaze to him,
Last Updated: 2025-02-16
Chapter: 50Chapter 50 Derek Woods 'I'm here, mom'. I sent mom a text once I arrived at the address she sent to me. I thought she was lodged at the hotel, but it was a mansion instead. A personal one. Perhaps she purchased a house to make herself comfortable. I waited for only two minutes before the beautiful wooden door opened, and a smile spread across my lips as I spotted mom walking toward the gate. She was still the same beautiful woman ever. Tall, slim, pale skin, lengthy brown hair, and the most beautiful body shape. As she approached me, I noticed the beautiful smile on her oval-shaped face. Her gorgeous almond eyes pierced at me. "My darling..." she whined, coming to throw her arms around my neck, pulling me in for a hug, and I chuckled as I hugged her back. It felt good and warm being in her arms, and I loved it. "I've missed you so much, darling." She pouted her lips once she pulled away from me, her eyes boring into mine. "I've missed you too, mom." I leaned in and kissed he
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Chapter: 49Chapter 49 Scarlett Wolff 'Sorry, I'm a bit busy now' My heart ached as I watched Lucien walk away. One minute, he was all over me like I was the only thing that mattered to him, and the next, he treated me like I was a plague. Am I that cheap to him? "Ugh! That..." My voice trailed off, biting into my lip as my gaze dropped to my body. I had ordered this dress, hoping he would like it, but I ended up getting dismissed Instead. I brushed all my thoughts away and headed to my room, throwing myself on my bed as soon as I walked inside. I made dinner, hoping we would eat together, but I lost my appetite after what happened. An hour later, and I was still tossing restlessly on the bed, unable to sleep no matter how hard I tried to force it. His image wouldn't stop popping up in my head each time I closed my eyes to sleep. It felt as though he was haunting me. My attention was drawn by the sound of the door opening outside, so I rose from my bed, rolling my eyes, knowing that it was
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Chapter: 48Chapter 48 Lucien Alessandro ''Everything has been moved to the warehouse, boss' A smile spread across my lips while reading the text Vladimir had just sent to me a couple of seconds ago. 'I'll be there shortly. Wait for me along with the boys' I replied to his text. I was getting ready to leave the office when a knock sounded on the door, and I ushered in whoever was there. It was Liam. My secretary. "Yes, Liam?" I barely spared him a glance as I was busy switching off my desktop. "There is an encrypted email for you, Sir. I already forwarded it to you via email. Also, the proposal for Mr. Grants has been concluded," I raised my gaze to meet his head sitting on his 6'3ft height. His blue eyes were looking straight at me, but he lowered them the moment I made eye contact with him. "Send the proposal to the Grants corp and let me know their reply later. As for the email, I will check it later," I told him, and he bowed slightly before turning to leave. "Liam..." He paused
Last Updated: 2025-02-13
Chapter: 47Chapter 47 Derek Woods "It's the class president," "Derek is here," My classmates were quick to announce my presence as I made my way into the meeting hall where almost all my classmates were already waiting. My eyes dropped on Scarlet, and I almost smiled when I saw her standing out perfectly in the crowd. How she was always able to melt my heart in a way that no woman could ever did, was something I couldn't still wrap my head around. Perhaps, she was just a special being. I made my way to the front of the hall, the noise slowly faded as I stood behind the podium until a loud silence took over. Even the sound of a pin drop would be heard at that moment. "Uh..." I began, taking a short deep breath. I wasn't cut out for this, but what could I do when I had to address the happenings? Damn the school rector for putting me up to this. I wouldn't be here if he hadn't asked me to. 'The school is already in chaos, Derek. The least you could do is to address this whole mess. Beside
Last Updated: 2025-02-12
Chapter: 46Chapter 46 Derek Woods 'Let's be friends' My heart ached as those words kept repeating in my head. What was she trying to say? That I wasn't good enough for a relationship? I wasn't her type of man? Who was then? That old man? She's going to regret this. The fading reverberating laughter on the rooftop brushed my ears as I took the stairs up, but was welcomed by Alexa standing close to the rail with her phone pressed to her ear with her right hand, and her left hand holding the rail. "That's sweet. I love you too," I watched as she concluded her call. She flinched when she turned and found me standing with my hands tucked inside my pockets. "Derek?" She pulled a surprised face, and I finally walked up to her. "Have you been standing there?" She raised her eyebrows, and I scoffed silently. Bitch! I wasn't eavesdropping on your conversation. I put on a smile, shaking my head and said. "I just got here. I only heard 'that's sweet. I love you'," She breathed out, relief creepin
Last Updated: 2025-02-11
Rebirth Of The Scorned Wife
Betrayal--- I thought it was the worst pain I could feel, until I found out my husband wasn't just cheating on me with my sister... He had poisoned me to kill our unborn child so he could finally get married to my sister.
'Sign the divorce papers if you want to save your child , Rose'
Wallowing in pain, I watched the man who had once sworn with his life that he loved me with everything in him. The man whom I've sacrificed everything for. My career, my dreams, my identity, and my heart. Was it in exchange for this betrayal all along?
My heart twisted in my chest resentfully as tears blurred my vision. His betrayal cut deeper than a dagger, but my only thought at that moment was my unborn child. He was innocent. He didn't deserve to die. He deserved to live no matter the monster his father was.
My hand trembled as I signed the divorce paper, my blood soaking every page that I turned.
"I have signed the divorce papers, Mathew... Please take me to the hospital. I need to save our baby." I pleaded, my hand clutching my stomach tightly as pain shot through it. I was scared that I might lose my baby if I spent any more minute bleeding.
He looked at me, without remorse, his arm wrapping around my sister's waist as a smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.
"Why should I? Just pack your things and leave."
And with that, he turned his back on me, walking away without sparing me another glance as if I didn't exist.
As darkness came looming over, my strength slowly draining off, only one question echoed in my mind.
Is this really the end?
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Chapter: 31Chapter 31Bruce Hawkins A notification popped on my phone on my way to a magazine shoot.‘Rose’s dad's death anniversary’.Damn… I almost forgot.“Turn the car, Lucas.” I said to my personal assistant, and he looked at me through the rearview mirror.“Huh?”“I need to go somewhere.”“But, boss… You are late for your shoot.”“Cancel the shoot, Lucas. I have something more important to handle.”This was an important day in Rose's life. I need to be there for her, just like every other year.“Yes, boss.” Lucas muttered before reversing the car, and the ride to the cemetery began.No single year had passed ever since the passing of Mr. Martinez, that I never went to his grave. Even though in those years I couldn't go close to Rose, I always stayed around. Watching her cry her eyes out while sitting beside her father's grave, all alone.No… she wasn't alone. Though she never knew, I always kept her company. I was always around her.I could finally stay around her this year. To comfort he
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Chapter: 30Chapter 30Megan Martinez “Hello, Mr. Collins. I am calling regarding your warehouse construction. I was wondering if we can work together.”I spoke on the phone, barely confident.“Who is this?”I frowned as Mr. Collins' annoying raspy voice sounded through the phone. Seriously? We'd spoken before. I even helped him land a property once.Mr. Collins and I have worked together on a project before. I had helped him secure a property before, so it was surprising he didn't know it was me. “It's me, Megan… Megan Martinez or Meg realty.”He went silent for a moment. Like he was trying to process my words, or he still couldn't recognise me.“Mr. Collins…”“I'm already talking to a realtor about it, ms. Martinez. Thanks for reaching out. I'll let you know in the future if I need your help.” “Mr. Collins…” The call ended with a beep. He didn't wait for me to say a word.I sighed, dragging my nails through my hair.I was going to strike a deal with Bruce last time, when he messed things u
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Chapter: 29Chapter 29Rosebud Martinez “Shame. She didn't stay for dessert.” He chuckled softly.“Why'd you do that? Megan probably had something to discuss with you.” I glared at him, and he scoffed.“Nothing. I thought we could all hang out together.”His eyes said otherwise. He did that deliberately, but I didn't press on.“Enough of Megan. Why don't we talk about you, hmm? You don't look fine. Is everything alright?” It amazes me how Bruce could always read through me like I was a book. Even when I try to hide my emotions, he could always tell.“I'm fine.”“No, you're not… Come on, talk to me.” He propped his chin with his elbows on the table, eyes on me.I bit my lip hard. “Don't worry about it. It's nothing serious. I can handle it.” Not that he could do anything about it if I told him anyway, so what was the point? And I didn't want to look pathetic. I mean, this is about my work, so I should be able to handle it without his help.He smirked. “You know I'm not giving up just because yo
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Chapter: 28Chapter 28Rosebud Martinez ‘Hey! Are you free today? Let's have lunch together’A text from Bruce always brightens up my day whenever I'm having a hard time, and it didn't fail to again.I was having a bad day after losing a big deal worth millions.‘Sure. I'm up for it’.A knock came on the door, and Clara walked inside.“Is there a problem, Clara?”“Yes, Ms. Martinez. I tried to contact the Mr. Lancaster, but he's not replying to my emails. I think you should meet up with him and discuss it in person.” Clara suggested. Mr. Lancaster and I were on the verge of closing a deal worth millions, when he suddenly started ghosting me. Ignoring the several emails that I had sent to him.“Sure. I'll do that… I'll get back to you about this.”“Alright.”“You may leave.”I dismissed her.I reclined on the chair, rubbing my temple, then the divorce struck my mind. The papers laid beautifully in my drawer as I pulled it out, so I picked it up and ran my fingers through it.Just a few days to t
Last Updated: 2025-07-09
Chapter: 27Chapter 27 Megan Martinez A few days later The loud screeching of the car thrust me back to reality… My driver had already parked in the parking unit of my company. “We are here, Miss Martinez.” Louis, my driver spoke as he came to open the door for me. The familiar fresh air of the company welcomed me as I stepped out of the car. The environment still looked the same, even though it had been weeks since I was last here. “Feels good to be back here.” I smiled. As I approached the entrance door of the tall building, Alicia, my secretary, stepped outside. Her face went pale the moment she saw me. Like she wasn't happy to see me. She hurried up to me, with a smile on her face. A smile that didn't reach her eyes. “Good morning, Ms. Martinez. It's so good to have you back here.” Her pretence disgustingly smelt so badly and loudly. She took my bag, walking beside me. “Ms. Martinez is here…” “The CEO is here…” Silent whispers brushed through my ears as I walked elegantly toward
Last Updated: 2025-07-08
Chapter: 26Chapter 26 Mathew “We are here…” I was slammed back to reality by the cab driver's voice. We were outside the hospital. I exhaled deeply. Like a heavy weight had just been lifted off my chest. My thoughts reeled back to the restaurant, and my fingers clenched the plastic bag instinctively. “Thank you,” I muttered, handing him the fare before stepping out of the car. I watched as he drove off. My hand flew to the back of my head, rubbing it. My imagination ran so wild back there. What if they had really hurt me? I sighed, proceeding into the hospital. Megan was fast asleep on the bed by the time I walked inside. I stood there, seething for a moment, torn between frustration and restraint. A part of me wanted to wake her up, but I composed myself, reminding myself that she was pregnant, and needed to get some rest. But having me go all the way to that restaurant to get her meal only to fall asleep, was really wild. My phone chimed with a text, and I quickly reached for it,
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Surprise! My Husband Is A Hidden Tycoon
While the whole world knew about Lyra Hades as the heiress of the 'Hades Group', I, her twin sister, Leilani Hades, was nothing, but her shadow whom nobody knew existed.'Marry Jaxon Grant in my place, and I will consider helping you' When my beloved nanny, the only one who ever cared about me was on the sickbed, at the verge of death, the only condition my twin sister gave in exchange for giving me money for the treatment, was to marry her boyfriend in her place. 'She couldn't be with a man who was just an adopted son. A dog of the Grant's family who was likely to not get any inheritance' that was her excuse for not marrying him, taking advantage of our identical face to fool him.However, there was something weird about my new husband from the day we got married. His aura, his charm, everything about him screamed power. He wasn't an ordinary adopted son whom my sister had mistaken him for. My husband was hiding something from me, but what was it? Does he have a hidden identity?
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Chapter: 5 Chapter 5 Leilani Hades My heart pounded hard in my chest as I sat in Mr. Derek's living room while waiting for him. Mr. Derek was my dad's best friend before he passed away, and he had since been our family's close friend after dad's demise. I didn't want to reach out to him if not that he was the last hope that I had. My attention was drawn to his footsteps descending the staircase, and my heart missed a beat as I fondled my fingers nervously. “I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, dear. I was attending to something in the room,” he groaned, sitting on the couch. Mr. Derek was in his early forties. “It's fine, Sir. Good day, Sir,” I bowed to him, and he waved his hand dismissively, smiling at me. “Leilani, right?” He asked, and I nodded. I had told him over the phone yesterday. “Uhm… Sir, about what we discussed,” I said almost in a whisper, my heart beating rapidly like it was going to explode. “Oh… right…” he paused, standing up from where he was sitting. I th
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 4 Chapter 4 Leilani Hades I was welcomed by Lyra in the living room, polishing her nails. "Look who we have here. It's the latest bride..." She smiled, putting her nail polish away. She crossed her legs, reclining on the couch as she looked at me with a mocking smile on her face. "How is life treating you in your new matrimonial home? It must be horrible being with that loser, right?" She tucked her hair away, a smirk settling on her face. "Jaxon is no longer your boyfriend, but my husband now. Mind the way you address him!" I snapped at her, and she raised her eyebrows briefly. "Wow! I didn't see that coming. Have you fallen in love with Jaxon already?" She asked, and chuckled. "I shouldn't be asking you that. You both are perfect match for eachother, so it's not surprising," She rolled her eyes. "Where is Mom?" I asked restlessly. "Mom? She obviously is not here," She shrugged casually. "Where is she?" I demanded, my voice a bit louder and furio
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 3 Chapter 3 Jaxon Grant My attention was drawn to the aroma coming from the dining room as soon as I woke up in the living room. My body ached since I was not used to sleeping on the couch, but I felt relieved as the thought of my wife crossed my mind. The table was already set with series of dish which all looked delicious. My mouth salivated at the sight of them. "Good morning, wife," My lips curled up in a smile as I walked over to Lyra. "Good morning," Her voice was low and shaky, turning to glance at me with a forced smile on her face. As much as I didn't want to give it much thought, I couldn't help but notice how awkward she had been around me since yesterday that we got married. 'You two just got married. It's only right that she feels this way' I tried to convince myself. Besides, we didn't date for long before getting married, and we've only hung out a couple of times. "You didn't have to stress yourself," I said, going to stand beside her. I tu
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 2 Chapter 2 Leilani Hades Jaxon was already waiting for me in front of the city hall by the time I arrived, so I alighted from the cab with my luggage. A suitcase that had everything I owned. "Lyra," He had the most joyous smile on his face as he walked up to me. "I was worried about you. Are you ok? I've been trying to reach your phone but you weren't taking your calls," He held my shoulders, his pair of brown eyes gazing into mine worriedly. He had the most innocent and handsome chiseled face with a sharp jawline, a pair of charming hazel eyes that had me melting inside, thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, nubian-shaped nose, small sexy lips. And a set of white dentition with the most beautiful smile ever. "Are you ok?" He cupped my cheek in his warm palm, and my heart skipped a beat. What if he finds out that I wasn’t Lyra? "Ye...yeah. I'm fine. Uhm... about that...I...I... Something happened to the phone," I stuttered. I feared he might
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 1 Chapter 1 Leilani Hades "Mom, please help me. I need to save nana," I fell to my knees, begging Mom with tears in my eyes. "I can't let her die," I shook my head, whimpering. "Why should I give you money to save Felicia, Leilani? Stop trying so hard. She's already old. She's going to die, anyway," Mom looked at me with that usual expression disgust and hatred as she stated casually. 'Why does she hate me so much?' This is the question I've been asking myself for years but didn't have an answer to. I would've sworn she adopted me if not that we had striking resemblance. "Why don't you stop being pathetic because of that old hag, Leilani? I'm disappointed in you," Lyra, my twin sister rolled her eyes, crossing her legs. She was sitting on the couch with Mom. This old hag she was referring to was the only family I had. The only one who ever cared about me. The only one who never bullied or looked down on me when my biological family did. How could I Iet h
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
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