Chapter: Miss Grace, are you okay?Grace I leaned back against the chair and lifted a hand to my neck, rubbing slowly as I tried to ease the dull ache that had settled there after an entire day of meetings, documents, and conversations that never seemed to end. My body felt heady. Across the desk, my secretary looked up at me and smiled gently, her expression warm and understanding. “You must be tired,” she said softly. “You’ve been working nonstop for the past few days. Not only are you handling things as the head of the PR department, you’ve also been personally involved in company matters. Anyone would be exhausted.” I lifted my eyes to look at her properly. Linda really was beautiful, not in a sharp or intimidating way, but in a calm, elegant manner that made people feel at ease around her. Just a few days ago, my mother had personally introduced her to me, explaining that Linda had been her secretary for years and that she trusted her completely. She said she wanted someone experienced by my side, someone
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Chapter: I am the real daughter of the Jones familyGraceThe room went completely silent. If someone dropped a pin, I was sure everyone would hear it. All the reporters froze in place, eyes wide, mouths slightly open as they stared at me, then slowly shifted their gazes to my mother and my brothers, as if waiting for them to stand up and throw me out for daring to say something so outrageous. But my mother didn’t move, and neither did Ryan nor Theodore. They simply sat there, their attention fixed on me, as though no one else in the room existed. Seeing that, the reporters grew even more confused, exchanging glances with one another, clearly unsure of what they were witnessing.For a few long seconds, no one spoke. Then finally, one reporter seemed to snap out of the shock. She cleared her throat and asked carefully, “You’re claiming to be the long-lost daughter of the Jones family. Is that true? Has this been proven with a DNA test? And how were you lost in the first place? From what the public knows, the only daughter of the Jones
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Chapter: I’m Grace JonesGrace “Woah, who’s that with the Jones? She’s so beautiful.”“Tell me about it. She’s gorgeous, and she even looks like the Jones. She could really be part of the family. She fits their aura perfectly.”“Keep your voice down. Don’t let Miss Katherine hear you. She’s the Jones’ daughter, she’ll get angry if she does.”“Then why are the Jones walking with that woman? They look so protective of her.”The voices drifted around me as I walked into the massive Jones Group building, my mother beside me and my two older brothers walking closely behind us. My expression stayed calm and emotionless as I ignored every whisper, and curious glance that followed us through the grand lobby. The marble floors echoed with each step we took, and I could feel eyes burning into my back from every direction, but I didn’t slow down or look around.We moved steadily forward, and when we reached the large conference room, I could already hear the noise inside. Reporters were gathered beyond the closed doors
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Chapter: You have to take responsibility for meGraceI sat on the edge of the bed and took a slow, shaky breath, but even that simple action felt heavy, as if my lungs were struggling to pull in enough air. My entire body felt like it was failing me after everything that had happened today.I didn’t even know how I managed to stay conscious for the whole day without passing out again. My head felt light, my limbs numb, and it took all my strength just to remain upright for a few seconds longer.I had been grieving for Hannah since the moment I heard the news, yet back then I could still force myself to stay composed, and tell myself to stand straight and not fall apart. But now was different. The weakness went deeper, sinking into my bones. I felt so fragile that Apollo had to support me just to get me into the car, his hand firm around my waist as if he was afraid I would collapse at any moment. By the time we reached home, nausea churned violently in my stomach, my vision spinning so badly that I thought I might throw up right
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Chapter: My sister isn’t as weak as you thinkGraceSomeone once told me, you can never truly feel the pain of losing someone you have never met. Even if that person is a parent, even if they are blood, if they died before you were born, the grief will never be the same as losing someone you laughed with, spoke to, or held. It isn’t cruel. It’s just how emotions work. You might feel sympathy. You might feel anger on their behalf. You might even feel sadness for what they went through. But you might not feel that deep, hollow pain.That was exactly how I felt now.Did I feel bad for what my father and Apollo’s mother went through? Yes. Did I feel sad? Not really.What I felt was anger. Pure, violent anger that surged through me, so thick I had to consciously slow my breathing just to stay steady. My fingers curled at my side, nails digging into my palm, because every thought in my head screamed the same thing over and over again, I wanted to tear that woman apart.The woman who started all of this. The woman who hurt Hannah. The w
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Chapter: All of you were played from the very beginningGraceThe director was right.I was too young back then. At seven years old, I didn’t understand what they were saying, or what those words truly meant. I only knew that someone wanted me, that someone was finally calling herself my mother, and to a child like me, that was more than enough to silence every warning my instincts were trying to scream.It was only after that dream about Hannah that everything came rushing back.I was still surprised that I could even remember something from so long ago, something buried so deep I didn’t even know it existed. But then again, some memories never stay buried. No matter how hard you try to forget them, no matter how much you want them gone, they will always claw their way back to the surface when the time is right.And now, standing here, looking at the woman I once called mother, I didn’t even know what I was supposed to feel anymore.Should I feel hurt? Betrayed? Furious that the two people I loved with all my heart never loved me even a l
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Chapter: My life doesn’t belong to me anymoreViolet If someone handed me a golden ticket to the most interesting movie in the world and told me I could either leave now or stay exactly where I was, I wouldn’t even hesitate, I would stay. Because whatever was unfolding in front of me right now was far more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could ever dream up. No director, no matter how famous or well-funded, could recreate a scene like this. Where would they even find the budget to bring together the two most powerful men in the country, two men who clearly hated each other, to stand face to face in the same room? It was absurd, and fascinating.At this point, I wasn’t even angry that this was happening at my wedding party. If anything, I felt entertained. I had never liked parties to begin with. They were predictable, filled with fake smiles and shallow conversations, and I always found myself counting down the minutes until I could leave. But this? This was anything but boring. I tilted my head slightly as I watched the
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Chapter: You have a lot of guts, don’t you?HadesIf there was an animal I could compare the man standing in front of me to, it would be a shark.Kim Seo-joon, the head of the Kim family, one of the most powerful families in the country, was the kind of predator that didn’t need to bare his teeth to be feared. He lurked in the deep, silent and patient, waiting for the exact moment when his prey least expected it. His hollow black eyes reflected nothing, and revealed nothing, and by the time you realized what he wanted, his teeth were already at your throat. If people thought my father was dangerous, then they had clearly never stood in the same room as this man. My father ruled with control and calculation, but this old man ruled with detachment. He was more dangerous than he looked, and he never looked harmless.When he set his eyes on something, he would get it. It didn’t matter what stood in his way, who stood in his way, or how much blood it required to clear the path. He would remove anyone without hesitation. My father,
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Chapter: Will you introduce us to your fiancée, grandson?Violet I cleared my throat awkwardly, wishing the ground would just swallow me whole. “O-oh. Hey, guys,” I said, forcing a smile. “I… didn’t see you there.”Sierra raised a brow, clearly enjoying this far too much. “Of course you didn’t,” she said smoothly. “Why would you, when you were busy getting seduced?”Silas nodded in agreement, his tone dry. “Exactly. It’s almost like we’re inconveniencing you just by existing.”Penelope tilted her head, eyes sparkling with mischief, and winked at me. “I didn’t know you were into things like that, Violet. You always looked so innocent.”My face burned even hotter at their teasing, and I waved my hands in a futile attempt to shut them up. “S-stop it. It’s not what it looks like,” I protested weakly, even though I knew how unconvincing that sounded. Just minutes ago, I’d been standing tall and ruthless, dismantling people without lifting a finger, and now I couldn’t even meet my friends’ eyes without wanting to crawl into a hole and die from em
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Chapter: I’m the one seducing you, princessViolet I walked toward them without hesitation, my steps steady and unhurried, fully aware of the tension still lingering in the air behind me. Sebastian looked up when he noticed me approaching, and then, as if nothing in the world could bother him anymore, he broke into a bright smile and raised his thumb, giving me an exaggerated thumbs-up. The simple gesture caught me off guard, and before I could react, I saw Hades glance down at him, his expression unreadable for a brief moment, before lifting his gaze to me and mirroring the same thumbs-up, as if the two of them had silently agreed on something.I couldn’t help it, I smiled back instinctively, warmth blooming in my chest despite everything that had happened. Maybe it was just my imagination, but Hades really did seem to grow more childish around Sebastian, and somehow Sebastian brought out that side of him effortlessly. They rubbed off on each other in the strangest ways.I leaned down to Sebastian’s level, bending slightly s
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Chapter: You might never even see his dead bodyViolet Nora’s crying only grew worse, hysterical now, her breaths coming out sharp and uneven. She lifted her head again, eyes bloodshot and unfocused, staring at me like I was cruel.“I–I’m sorry—” she tried again, but she didn't finish, because her body gave out. Her eyes rolled back, her form swayed forward, and she collapsed.For a brief moment, the entire room froze.“Oh my God, she fainted!” Someone yelled. “Someone call a doctor.”Matthew finally snapped out of his daze and rushed forward, dropping to her side with panic written all over his face. He called her name again and again, shaking her gently, but she didn’t respond. His jaw tightened as he carefully lifted her into his arms, holding her as if she were something fragile. As he stood up, he paused. Slowly, his gaze lifted to me.I stood beside Hades, unimpressed by the scene in front me, my expression calm and unreadable. Matthew looked like he wanted to say something, but then his eyes flicked to Hades, whatever cour
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Chapter: There are far more exquisite ways to punish youViolet As soon as those words left Hades’ mouth, the entire atmosphere shifted. Every single person who had been whispering, and watching like this was some entertainment, snapped their attention to Nora like she was suddenly the most disgusting thing in the room. And it didn’t take long before the first voice rang out.“You—what do you think you’re doing?” a woman hissed, stepping forward with her chin raised like she was royalty. “Why aren’t you on your knees?”Another person nodded aggressively, eyes flashing with outrage as if Nora had personally offended them. “Right! Why aren’t you kneeling? If Mrs. Sinclair tells you to kneel, you kneel immediately!”Nora’s lips parted, her throat bobbing as she swallowed hard. “I—I…”“Shut up!” someone snapped, louder this time. A man in an expensive suit pointed at her like she was a stain on the marble floor. “Who do you think you are? Don’t you dare open your mouth and disrespect the Sinclair family!”More voices piled on, overlapping and
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Chapter: Do I know you, gorgeous stranger?Chloe I looked at the woman in the mirror for a long moment before I realized she was me. My hair was styled in soft waves, framing my face gently, while my lips were painted a deep red that made me look like someone I had never dared to be.The black dress clung to my body perfectly, the slim bodice dipping into a plunging neckline. Beaded details shimmered across the silk, catching the light whenever I breathed, and the high slit running up my thigh felt bold. It was the dress Joshua bought for me at the mall. I had refused it at first, it was too expensive, and back then, I had nowhere to wear something like that. But he insisted, saying there would come a day when I’d have the perfect place to wear it. And he’d been right.I did have a place to wear it.The makeup artist behind me stared as if I had turned into a different person entirely. “Oh my God, you look breathtaking, ma’am. The dress is gorgeous. The color really suits you.”I tilted my head slightly, studying my reflecti
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Chapter: I will make your life a living hellChloeI chewed my food happily. Too happily, judging by the way both my mother-in-law and Layla stiffened every time my spoon scraped the plate. When I finished the bite, I took another spoonful, enjoying it even more this time, loud enough for them to hear the soft hum I made in satisfaction.When I finally lifted my eyes, they were still staring at each other, stiff and suspicious, like two scared chickens waiting to be slaughtered. Neither of them had touched a single thing on their plates.I tilted my head. “Is something wrong with the food? You haven’t taken a bite since you sat down.”My mother-in-law’s frown deepened. I could practically see the moment she imagined strangling me. The thought alone almost made me smile. They both glanced at Logan, who was eating calmly, and completely unfazed, and then Layla snapped her attention to me.“Why are you only eating that particular dish, Chloe?” she asked, narrowing her eyes. “Why did you cook some things specifically for us?”My mot
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Chapter: What if she poisoned the food?ChloeThe next morning, I woke up before dawn.The house was still silent. I tied my hair back and slipped into the kitchen. The cold tiles under my feet sent a shiver through me, but I ignored it. My hands moved on their own as I reached for the ingredients. Flour, eggs, butter, vegetables, meat. I remembered every single thing they liked, my mother-in-law’s obsession with light soups, Layla’s sweet tooth, and Logan's preference for spicy food. I cooked them all.The maids tried to step in, and help, but I smiled and shook my head. “It’s fine. I’ll handle it myself.”It took hours. When I finally placed the last dish on the dining table, I had to take a step back. The table was full.I wiped my hands, and called out sweetly,“Mother-in-law, sister-in-law, Logan… let’s eat.”From the corner of my eye, I saw their heads turn.Layla and my mother-in-law exchanged glances, confusion, suspicion, and a touch of fear flickering between them. I kept my smile soft and bright, the kind of smil
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Chapter: Was he really getting off on this?
Chloe“The more, the merrier, right? After all, I’m just the barren woman who’ll raise them all for you.”The words left my mouth in mockery.Logan’s gaze locked on me, his face dark and unreadable. If looks could kill, I’d already be dead. But then again, wasn’t I already? Because that’s exactly how it felt.The way I’d lived all these years, I might as well have been a walking corpse. Because dead people don’t talk back. Dead people don’t flinch when they’re treated like trash. Dead people don’t think for themselves. Dead people don’t live, they just exist.So yes, I was a dead person. Logan’s hand tightened around my wrist, pulling a small whine from me. He held my gaze, and even through the anger burning in his eyes, I saw lust, desire, frustration, and that same sick madness I’d come to know too well. It made me sick, knowing that even in his rage, he could still want me like that.To make things worse, I felt the hard press of him against me, and my stomach turned. God, he was
Last Updated: 2025-10-17
Chapter: What now, husband?Chloe As soon as Logan opened the door to our room, that familiar weight settled on my chest again. The air here always felt heavy, filled with memories I wanted to forget. I wanted to turn back, and escape before the door shut, but he was faster. The click of the latch behind me sounded like the lock of a cage.He released my wrist, exhaling sharply as his hand fell to his side. His face was flushed with anger, a vein pulsing at his temple. His jaw clenched, and he raked a hand through his hair, restless, like a man who didn’t know what to do with his rage.I stood near the wall, watching him. He was pissed as if he was the victim in all this. It almost made me laugh. Everything that had happened, the humiliation, the cruelty, the betrayal, had started with him. He was the reason I was treated like garbage by his family, why Amelia had the confidence to walk into my home as if she owned it. He had built my misery piece by piece, and now he looked like the one suffering.What right d
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Chapter: It is what it isChloe All this time, I’d been asking questions about my memory, what happened to me, and why even Stella, who never hid anything from me, suddenly kept her mouth shut. But nobody answered, they danced around it, avoided my eyes, and changed the subject.At first, I thought they were just being careful. But now, as I looked at Amelia, clutching her stomach, I knew the truth.Amelia was pregnant with Logan's child.Could her pregnancy really be the reason I lost my memories? No. That was impossible. Even if Amelia and Logan had caused me to lose my child, finding out she was pregnant still wouldn’t have made me forget. I would have taken my anger out on them instead.And right now, even after learning the truth, I couldn’t even tell what I felt. Was it anger? Hatred? Or nothing at all?Which meant only one thing, something else had happened. Something bigger, that broke me in a way I didn’t want to remember.Whatever it was, it was worse than I imagined.I crossed my legs slowly, sinki
Last Updated: 2025-09-13
Chapter: Chapter 156| She has a death wish
Xander I opened my eyes. Everything was a blur, and the world spun around me. My body felt like dead weight against the mattress, refusing to respond. My face was damp with sweat. This was the aftereffect of the drug. The only sleeping drug that could actually knock me out, but the price was paralysis. A few seconds where I was nothing more than a prisoner in my own body. I let my gaze drift to the window. It was bright outside. I stared at the ceiling. How exhausting. After a moment, I flexed my fingers, feeling the stiffness in my joints fade. With effort, I pushed myself up. Normally, I shouldn’t be able to stand for an hour, but my body had already adapted to the drug. I swung my legs over the side of the bed, sliding my feet into the slippers. My shirt clung to my skin, damp with sweat. Annoyed, I tugged it off and tossed it onto the bed before heading to the bathroom. I splashed cold water on my face, brushed my teeth, and stepped into the shower. Running a hand through
Last Updated: 2025-03-29
Chapter: Chapter 155| An audition party
RosaI stared at the photographs on the table, my expression indifferent. My legs were crossed, one foot bouncing lazily as I skimmed through them. Levi stopped in front of me, shifting slightly, his face tinged red. “Dr. Rosa, I brought your favourite mint ice cream on my way here.”I glanced up at the big cup in his hands. My eyes flickered to the side, catching Elijah nudging Asher with a knowing grin. “She’s becoming more popular every day,” Elijah muttered under his breath. “You should improve on your moves.”Asher ignored him, as if he were spouting nonsense.Levi hesitated when I didn't say anything. “I’m sorry for getting it without your permission. I didn’t kno—”I smiled, taking the ice cream from him. “Thank you, Levi. I was craving some.”He sighed in relief. I peeled off the lid and scooped a bite with the tiny plastic spoon, letting out a small moan at the taste.“Oh, how’s your older brother?” I asked, eyes still on the photographs. “He’s still going for his checkups,
Last Updated: 2025-03-29
Chapter: Chapter 154| We will never betray her Rosa “Hahahaha!” I laughed, my stomach aching from the effort. I clutched my wine glass tightly, trying to keep it from spilling all over my black hoodie and sweatpants. But the more I looked at the three boys in front of me, the harder it was to stop. "How long are you going to laugh for?" Asher asked. I wiped a tear from the corner of my eye, barely catching my breath. "Hah, until I’m satisfied." He scoffed, clearly not amused, which only made it worse. I took a deep breath, shaking my head as I tried to regain composure. "Okay, let me get this straight," I said, holding up a hand. "Elijah and Roman decided to play thief and steal Mia's purse. But then, just like a badly written action movie, our hero, Asher, swooped in and stopped it?" “Yes. How many times am I going to repeat myself?” "Haha. Men," I sighed between giggles. "Sometimes, I seriously wonder what goes on in their heads." Elijah huffed. "It was a perfectly good plan, you know." I arched my brow, smirking. "L
Last Updated: 2025-03-28
Chapter: Chapter 153| Mia, the actress
Mia I stared at the man in front of me. He was too attractive. So much so that my brain struggled to function properly. Xander and this man were both devastatingly good-looking, but in completely different ways. Xander’s beauty was something rare. He looked dignified, refined, almost otherworldly. He looked like he belonged in a painting, a masterpiece that captured everyone's attention. He didn’t need to do anything to make women fall for him, his mere existence was enough. But this man was the kind of beautiful that made you sin. His presence alone was sinful. He was temptation wrapped in leather and tattoos. Everything about him screamed dangerous. "Who the fuck are you?!" The leader of the robbers spun around, aiming his gun at the man. But before he could do anything, his companion froze, his eyes widening in sheer terror. “T-That man… he’s Asher.” The leader stiffened, his face losing all color. "Oh my god," the second man whispered. "What are we going to do?" So, his n
Last Updated: 2025-03-27
Chapter: Chapter 152| Second best
Mia “You’re so beautiful in person, Mia,” she said warmly.I smiled politely, glancing up from my plate as Mrs. Smith beamed at me.“Oh, thank you, Mrs. Smith.” I returned the smile. “You’re too kind. You’re even more beautiful than I am.”The middle-aged woman laughed, touching her face lightly. “Well, we old folks can’t lose to you young ones.”Beside me, my mother chimed in with her usual charm. “Oh, what are you saying, old folks? You’re very young and beautiful, Mrs. Smith. Sometimes, I have to put in extra effort when dressing up because I don’t want you to outshine me.”Mrs. Smith waved her off playfully. “Oh, really? Well, I’ve been using this new cream lately.”My mother’s eyes lit up. “Really? What kind of cream?”Mrs. Smith leaned in slightly, as if sharing a secret. “Don’t tell anyone, okay? The cream isn’t widely available yet, so all the rich ladies are scrambling to get their hands on it.”My mother eagerly nodded. “Of course, I won’t tell.”Mrs. Smith smiled. “It’s ca
Last Updated: 2025-03-27
Chapter: Chapter 151|Your time is up
RosaThe maintenance worker leaned down, extending his hand. “Dr. Rosa, can you raise your hand higher so I can pull you up?”I stretched my arm as high as I could, but my fingers barely brushed his. Damn it. I bent my knees slightly, ready to jump and try again when a strong arm wrapped around my waist.I paused at the sudden touch. Before I could react, Xander lifted me effortlessly, one hand securely gripping my waist, the other... resting firmly on my ass.“....”Don’t look at him, Rosa. Don’t you dare.I clenched my jaw, focusing on the open hatch above. But my body betrayed me. Curiosity won, and I glanced down.Xander met my gaze, as if this was the most normal thing in the world. He raised an eyebrow. “Are you not going to raise your hands?”I smiled playfully. “Mr. Xander, it's not that I'm complaining, but are you perhaps using this opportunity to—” I felt his fingers press ever so slightly “Keep talking like that, and I might reconsider my help, Dr. Rosa.”I chuckled and
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