Chapter: Chapter 56Sonya's povI could not bring myself to look him in the eye, I had expected to see Stacy and could not understand why he was the one who came after.I hated myself so much for not failing to notice just how handsome he looked.“Why are you here, Where is Stacy?” I kept throwing questions at him before he could answer any of them just to hide how nervous I was by his presence.I got a whiff of his cologne as he moved closer to me and he smelled heavenly. I was still plastering just how good he smelled when I felt his fingers tenderly cup my cheek. My body stiffened in shock, I had no idea how to react to what he had just done.“Sonya, I am really sorry,” he started, gazing deeply into my eyes as he spoke. I got lost in those dreamy eyes and for a brief moment, I forgot all my resentment towards the man before me and wanted nothing but for him to keep up this tender loving energy.“Sonya I know I should have reached out,” he continued, his hands still resting on my cheek as he spoke ten
Last Updated: 2025-07-25
Chapter: Chapter 55Callum's povI stared out through the window in my office, into thin air, I could not help the numerous thoughts charging at me all at once.Amanda and Stephen, my deal with Stacy and the fact that I was now probably the worst person alive to Sonya. I tugged at my tuxedo, adjusting it for what seemed like the hundredth time. “She is probably very close by,” I said to myself, as I pushed my hair to the back rapidly with my bare hands trying to look my best.I recalled how stacy had put a call through to me last night, gasping and out of breath from the guilt of our alliance and hiding it from Sonya. I had to reassure her yet again that I meant well to keep her from spilling the tea.The thought of how much Stacy cared for Sonya made me feel somewhat at ease. At least I was sure Sonta was not surrounded by evil people like I probably was.I took a deep breath and headed towards the office chair to continue my work before they arrived. Just as I settled in the seat, the door swung open
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Chapter: Chapter 54Sonya’s pov******I could not help but feel bad for Stacy, I could tell she was carrying so much burden and all alone. I could not quite tell what it was but I really wanted to ease her pain. I knew how she was feeling, for the past two days I had been buried in my work, trying not to think about Callum or his wife. A huge part of me hoped and prayed for the day when our newly acquired contract would be over since I could not terminate it. I wondered why he had not called for a meeting for so long, but then again I was thankful he kept his distance. I had no idea how I would bring myself to even look him in the eye.Stacy cleared her throat, bringing me back to consciousness.“What’s on your mind,” she let out, shoving her hair behind her ear. I took a deep sigh, she was the one I had been trying to console and in the blink of an eye she was already looking out for me. Stacy had always been a good friend and so I felt so burdened seeing her in this state.“Stacy, I am just fine,” I
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Chapter: Chapter 53Stacy’s pov******Callum’s words had my heart racing, the thought of calling off our little alliance immediately flashed in my head but I waved it off. I had to remind myself again why I was doing this.“This is for Sonya” I thought to myself, nodding.“Stacy!” Callum’s voice brought me back to consciousness . I paused for a bit, gazing at him but the man before me still looked so keenly at me, he was desperately in need of answers.I recalled how I had overheard Stephen and Amanda that night, how they had met secretly in front of Callum’s house. I did not think it was in my position to tell Callum if his wife and best friend were scheming, also it seemed like a dangerous path to thread.“Callum,” I called softly, clearing my throat as I began to speak.“I am only here to help you with Sonya, I know nothing about Your wife and Stephen,” I said sternly, hoping that would make him stop questioning me.“Stacy please, you have to help me on this,” he said, running his hands through his h
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Chapter: Chapter 52Callum’s pov******Stacy’s words reassured me, I was filled with hope just thinking of the agreement we had just struck. I recalled how Sonya had looked that day, how sad she had been when she found out about the public dinner I had with Amanda.“Amand!” I blurted out, recalling that I had not asked Stacy about Amanda and Stephen’s.“Arrghhh” I groaned, tilting my head to the back as I settled in my seat. I had been too occupied with winning Sonya back I totally forgot about Stephen and AmandaI took out my phone, navigating through the screen to put a call through to Stacy, but it was directed to her voice mail. I sighed, cleared my throat before I spoke.“Hi Stacy, I don’t mean to bother you, call me back when you get this we still need to discuss a lot of things” I said, dropping the phone back on the table as I looked around the house, reminiscing in my own boredom.I recalled how my life with Amanda was when we first got married, we had a blissful marriage like any other couple
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Chapter: Chapter 51HOPECallum’s pov******Stacy seemed very shocked to see me, I had to pull her by the hand to the back of my car, constantly looking around the estate to ensure no one sees me.“Callum!” Stacy glared, pulling her hands from mine in a very rough manner. I had no intention of hurting her, I had just been too excited to see her.“What is this about,” she yelled, giving me a deadly steer. I could not tell who did it better between her and Sonya.“Stacy, calm down,” I said, placing my hands on her arms to make her stable.“No Callum, What do you think you are doing…….” She continued to go on and on, drawing attention to us.“Stacy stop!” I yelled, watching as she got startled and paused for a bit looking me in the eye.“Stacy, I don’t mean to startle you,” I began,“I really need your help,” I added, looking intently at her and hoping she would help me.“I cannot help you Callum,” she blurted out, confirming my fears as she pushed her way out of the corner and headed into the house. I c
Last Updated: 2025-06-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 5HIS CURSE; HER BLESSING CHAPTER FIVE (Isla’s POV)I stood with my back against the door, frozen long after Lena had left, her words replayed itself in my mind."I’m here to take back what’s mine."She wasn’t just playing by what she said. She was serious. And that meant I had to act fast.I forced myself to breathe, to push aside the anger burning inside me. If I let Lena get under my skin, I would be walking right into her trap.I wondered why she changed her mind. Or did father told her something I didn't know about? Something about Ethan?No.I had worked too hard to let her ruin this.Squaring my shoulders, I left my room and made my way toward Ethan’s study. I needed to talk to him before she did. Before she could twist everything in her favor.But as I reached the hallway leading to his office, I stopped dead in my tracks.Lena was already there.The door was slightly opened, and I could hear her voice, trying to unbind everything I had binded. "I was foolish to run, Ethan,
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4HIS CURSE; HER BLESSING (Isla’s POV)The chriping sound of the birds woke me up from my sleep.I barely slept after meeting with Sebastian. His words ringed in my mind, each laced with a warning I couldn’t ignore. I had known stepping into the Seedorf family wouldn’t be easy, but I hadn’t expected to be threatened within the first twenty-four hours.Still, I wasn’t going anywhere.I dressed quickly, choosing a simple outfit, and stepped out of my room. The Seedorf estate was awfully quiet, its grand hallways echoing with nothing but my footsteps.I knew where I had to go.Ethan’s study.If I was going to get through to him, I had to do it now—before anyone else poisoned his mind further.As I reached the heavy wooden doors, I stopped for a few minutes before pushing them open.Ethan sat behind an big desk, dressed in a crisp white shirt with the top buttons undone. His sharp features were darkened by the morning light streaming through the windows. He barely looked up, his finger
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Chapter: CHAPTER 3HIS CURSE; HER BLESSING(Isla’s POV)Ethan looked at me like I had just shattered his entire world.He grabbed the wheelchair's armrest tightly. His jaw clenched so hard that I thought he was going into a convulsion.But it was his eyes—sharp, calculating, filled with something unknown—that sent a shiver down my spine."What did you just say?" he repeated, his voice a little steady now.I held my ground, meeting his sharp gaze. "I said I can help you walk again."The room fell into another round of suffocating silence.Then, suddenly, he laughed again. A bitter, humorless chuckle that sent chills through me."Is that why you agreed to this marriage?" His voice was laced with mockery. "Did my father send you this pathetic lie to keep me under his thumb? He should know better.”His father? I frowned. "No one sent me. And it’s not a lie."Ethan’s eyes darkened. "You expect me to believe that? That you—a Carter—somehow know more than the best doctors in the world?"I took a slow breath, t
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWO HIS CURSE; HER BLESSING(Isla’s POV)Silence. That was all I could hear after my words left my mouth.Dozens of stunned faces looked at me, some were fascinated with the words coming out of my mouth while others with pity, but most with disbelief. My father’s lips pressed into a thin line, his eyes lurking with mine as if he hadn't expected me to accept so easily. Maybe he thought I would cry, begging for a different fate. But I wouldn’t give him that satisfaction.Evelyn’s face twisted into disbelief, a weird look on her face before she quickly masked it with a delicate sigh. "Oh, Isla," she murmured, stepping forward, her fingers brushing against my arm in mock concern. "Are you sure about this? Marrying a man who… well, who will never walk again?"A few guests chuckle in amusement, making sure I didn't hear them, their whispers crawling over my skin like insects."She’s desperate.""Of course, she would take whatever she can get.""Maybe she thinks she can use him for something.
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONEHIS CURSE; HER BLESSING(Isla’s POV)Laughter filled the grand Carter estate, elegant and refined, except the amusement wasn’t born from joy—it was at my expense. I stood near the grand staircase, my hands clenched into fists, nails digging into my palms as the whispers grew louder."She actually thought she’d get engaged tonight.""Pathetic. Did she really believe someone would want a girl like her?" A voice trolled from the crowd. I kept my head down, my gaze fixed on the marble floor, trying to ignore the hurting words. But how could I? Every single guest at the engagement banquet seemed to find some amusement in my humiliation. I was the black sheep of the family, the girl no man wanted even though I was born into an affluent home. Tonight was supposed to be perfect. The night my elder sister, Evelyn, would be engaged to Ethan Seedorf—the heir to the Seedorf empire, a man of power, wealth, and influence. But more importantly, it was supposed to be the night my family acknowl
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