Chapter: AN AFFAIR WITH MY HUSBAND (TEN)— TOBIAS —I notice her watching me as I drive, and the thought sends my heart racing at an unexplainable pace. Even though I could easily ask my assistant to fetch me coffee from the office, I don’t want her to leave just yet. Having her around feels comforting amidst my almost chaotic world.“In this world of chaos, you are my peace.” Anna’s words echo in my mind. She had lied. Marrying her turned out to be the complete opposite, and suddenly, Renee felt like a breath of fresh air.I don’t want to become the cliché husband who cheats on his wife, but perhaps Renee and I could build something devoid of romance. Maybe a friendship or mere companionship; she seems easy to talk to.I pull the car up in front of Starbucks. I get out first, but she’s already stepping out before I can hold the door for her, so we walk in together. As we reach the entrance, I feel her grip on my suit jacket. She gradually releases me when I look her way, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes.“I think we shou
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Chapter: AN AFFAIR WITH MY HUSBAND (NINE)— GIANNA (RENEE) —I’m trying to stay calm, taking deep breaths like I did this morning when I first saw him. Pictures hardly did him justice—he’s a walking masterpiece, as though sculpted for a world more elegant than this one. He makes me sound poetic, which I’m not, but it’s his fault—his voice is deep and velvety, soaked in an intoxicating British accent, laced with effortless charm.I came here to seduce him, to control the situation. But at this rate, he might as well be the one doing the seducing. The turquoise of his eyes is a striking contrast to his sharply defined features, like some forbidden god descended to earth. And worse, there’s something familiar about him—his voice, his presence. But that must be my mind playing cruel tricks on me. Right?When he commented on my outfit earlier, the urge to grab a handful of his perfectly styled hair and remind him who he was talking to was overwhelming. But no, I can’t risk showing my hand. The plan demands subtlety, and until I fi
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Chapter: AN AFFAIR WITH MY HUSBAND (EIGHT)— TOBIAS —I decide to step outside for a short drive to clear my head. The clanking of plates from the dining table catches my attention, and I see Renee setting it up.My heart skips a beat, despite the anger bubbling in my chest. She’s dressed up now, still alluring; her lips are pursed as she completes her task.I quickly look away from her, turning to leave.“Mr. Whitlock?” Renee calls, her faint Spanish accent making my surname sound almost thrilling.“Yes? Umm…”“Renee,” she supplies, though I feign forgetfulness. “Dinner’s ready, Mr. Whitlock.” She gestures to the table.I nod slowly. “You can call Mrs. Whitlock; I’m not hungry,” I say, hoping to end this interaction.She frowns slightly. “Mrs. Whitlock already had dinner and asked me to prepare this for you.”“Oh. Well, I’m not hungry. You can clear the table and toss it away,” I reply dismissively, eager to escape. Her eyes make me feel vulnerable, and my instincts urge me to grab her and kiss her. I sound like a jerk.Renee
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Chapter: AN AFFAIR WITH MY HUSBAND (SEVEN)— TOBIAS—I adjust my tie before slipping on my wristwatch. Anna is still asleep, turning with a loud yawn, so I decide against waking her. I put on my suit jacket, grab my suitcase, and leave the room.“You're leaving?” Her voice makes me pause, and I turn to look at her.“Yes, I’ll see you when I get back.” I smile at her.“Good luck.” She groans and pulls the duvet over her face.I take my leave, not bothering to initiate conversation or kiss her cheek. We weren't that lovey-dovey couple, anyway. She often complained about my distance.Over the past year, I wouldn’t say I regret marrying her, but I can’t deny it hasn’t been what I hoped it would be after that first day. Flash marriages aren't something I’d recommend, especially if your wife is intent on changing her entire personality to please you.We lived more like strangers, and I supported her in launching a clothing line just to keep her busy, preventing her from wasting her years on a marriage where I’m hardly present.My mi
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Chapter: AN AFFAIR WITH MY HUSBAND (SIX)— GIANNA (RENEE) —Fifty million was a significant amount for me; I needed the money without a doubt, and I yearned for my freedom. I accepted the deal without hesitation, rendering Carl's attempts to alter the narrative useless.The memory of him cornering me, my back pressed against the wall, was bitter to recall. He had tried to kiss me, and I slapped him twice. That explained his frown and why he turned down Sergio's request to escort me to Tobias' house for the interview.The car that had brought me pulled up in front of a large, modern chateau that matched Tobias' aesthetics.It was challenging to read him. From my research, he was extremely private and uptight. The news of his anniversary a few weeks ago had come as a shock to everyone, and within hours, it had vanished as if it were an error. The underground cyber team of the Abyss had that information up their sleeves, making access relatively easy.His wife, Gianna Whitlock. The name sounded familiar—too familiar—but I brush
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Chapter: AN AFFAIR WITH MY HUSBAND (FIVE)ONE YEAR LATER.—GIANNA (RENEE)—I yawned slightly, attempting to turn, only to be restrained by a man's hands on my waist. My eyes widened. “Shit. Shit. Shit!” I cursed, hurriedly buttoning my shirt and searching for my shoes. When I couldn't locate them, I stepped out barefoot, draping his coat over my body for modesty.After a few minutes of searching, I finally found a taxi and jumped in, struggling to organize my racing thoughts. I ran my fingers through my hair, my mind drifting back to him. I couldn't just leave him without an explanation—not after everything we'd been through. He didn't deserve that, and deep down, I knew I wanted him.“Turn around,” I instructed the taxi driver.“Huh?”“Take me back to where you picked me up,” I clarified.“You’ll still pay me, right?” “Yeah, yeah, just go!” I rolled my eyes, nibbling on my fingers in agitation.The driver shifted the car into reverse, but in an instant, from the corner of my eye, I spotted a truck barreling toward us. Boom!
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Chapter: 03 — Sold By Husband, Claimed By His Mafia RivalCatalina's POVI'm going to die. The image is so vivid it steals my breath. I can see my coffin, simple and plain. Or maybe they won't even bother with that; maybe he’ll just have me tossed in the river like garbage. Another option flashes: he could brand me as a traitor and ship me back to Vittorio, the pen still clutched in my cold, bloodied hand, a final piece of evidence signifying the start of a war I never meant to ignite.I watch, frozen, as he drops the notepad onto the table. He takes off his glasses, setting them down carefully. The gesture is too calm. "Come, Catalina," he says, his voice soft but leaving no room for hesitation.My mind races back to what happened with Vittorio just a few days earlier, the cold threat in his eyes. I know exactly what's coming for me now. A desperate sob tries to claw its way up my throat, but I force it down, biting the inside of my cheek until I taste copper. He seems nice in this moment, a dangerous thought. A wild, pathetic hope sparks:
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Chapter: 02 — Sold By Husband, Claimed By His Mafia RivalCatalina's POV"Ten billion dollars? You should be grateful, Lin. He even paid much more than you are actually worth," Maria smirks, her voice dripping with a satisfaction that makes my skin crawl.I choose to ignore her and stare directly back at Vittorio, who doesn't seem interested in my pleas. He just sits back in his large leather chair, drawing in a slow, deliberate stream of smoke from his pipe. The office feels like a cage."You cannot do this to me, Vittorio. Is this what it has gotten to? You are selling me off like I am some kind of animal?" My voice is tighter than I want it to be."Your own father sold you to me first, so what is the big deal now, huh?" He scoffs, waving his pipe as if brushing away a trivial nuisance."There is a major difference, and you know it. We are married and—"Maria cuts me off with a sharp snap of her fingers, rising to her feet in one fluid, arrogant motion. "You still do not get it, do you? You were never anything more than a simple purchase.
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Chapter: 01— Sold By Husband, Claimed By His Mafia RivalCatalina's Pov“I’m married.” The words leave my lips as he quickens his pace, his grip on both my hands tightening until my knuckles press together. “I know.” He answers, still moving but this time leaning in to kiss me gently on my stomach. His mouth is warm against my skin, a stark contrast to the cool air in the room.I don't say anything afterwards. I just let the pleasure surge through me, moaning underneath a man that wasn't my husband. A man that I had no clue about, whose name I didn't even know when I followed him here.I don't know if this is right, but for the first time in years, I don't care. Vittorio does this every single time. In front of me, behind me and basically anywhere he deems it fit to sleep with another woman that isn't me, even when it was my own sister.I don't usually have a say in his affairs. I'm just compensated with luxury gifts, expensive vacations and a penthouse with the title of Donna. All of which he tops up with a fresh layer of humiliation, eve
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Chapter: 01- Wrecking My Brother's Marriage E M I L YWhat makes a woman despicable?Perhaps it's being loudmouthed, as the world would say, or maybe…it’s just throwing away an entire future for one fleeting moment. One stupid, reckless, incredible moment.“You’re so beautiful.” He coos, his voice low and rough as he holds my hands above my head, covering my body with kisses that feel like brands.I roll my eyes back, a shudder running through me as he moves inside me, a rhythm that is both slow and frantic all at once. Michael is in the bathroom just a few doors away, and here I am, biting my lower lip so hard I taste blood, holding myself back from screaming his brother's name as he takes me through phases of euphoria I have never, ever felt before.His eyes lock with mine, intense and demanding, and they calm me while somehow pushing every last thought of his brother from my mind. He covers my lips with his, swallowing my moan as we finally, shatteringly, reach our peak together.He rolls off me and lays next to me, pulling
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Chapter: 08- Wrecking My Stepbrother's Wedding. Vivienne's POV I blink back tears as I adjust my hoodie, grabbing my luggage just as one of the hostesses descends from the jet to assist me. My fingers tremble around my phone's screen before I power it off completely. It's done. The clock reads 10 AM. Right now, he's probably standing at the altar, exchanging vows with her, making her his wife while they begin their perfect little family. Meanwhile, I'm still aching from how many times he took me yesterday, my body remembering his touch even as my heart shatters. I swipe at my tears angrily. France is my destination now, my family's jet will take me there, where I'll try for another music college. Maybe by the time I return, years from now, the pain will have dulled enough that I can breathe without thinking of him. But just as I reach the entrance, a guard steps into my path, blocking me. "I'm sorry, ma'am. We've been ordered not to let you leave." "What?" My voice cracks. "By who?" "Me." That voice. I turn
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Chapter: 07- Wrecking My Stepbrother's Wedding.Luca's POVMy father's face twists with disgust as my stepmother claps a hand over her mouth, her whole body trembling like she might collapse. The air in the bedroom is thick with tension, the kind that makes it hard to breathe. "Luca, you can't be serious—" my stepmother starts, her voice shaking. "I'm serious," I cut her off before she can finish. "I'm not marrying Wren." My father slams his fists down on the wooden desk so hard I half-expect it to crack. "You're sick," he snarls. "This marriage is happening, and I don't give a damn what you want." "Yeah? Then you can go marry her yourself," I snap back. I only called them here as a formality, to avoid a scene in front of the press. The wedding venue is ready, the guests are arriving, the tabloids are already circling like vultures—but none of that matters. I've spent all morning digging for proof to shut Wren up for good, and now I have it. "Luca," my father growls, "Wren is pregnant. I don't know if she's told you yet
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Chapter: 150| Put Up A FightE L E A N O R"He'll kill you if he finds you,” I seethe, my voice raw as I struggle against the cuffs that bound my hands against the bed frame. My wrists were bruised and scraped from the constant, frantic movements as I fought back the tears that dared to spill. The metal bit into my skin with every pull, a constant, physical reminder of my captivity. My muscles screamed in protest, but I kept twisting, kept pulling, refusing to accept the helplessness. Every inch of skin that rubbed raw was a testament to my resistance, a small, defiant act against the brutal reality of my situation.George had me locked up and bound me in my own room for no reason at all, or so I thought. He kept watching me, his eyes never leaving my form, scanning through me, waiting for answers to questions I didn't even know. He was a silent, looming presence, his gaze a physical weight that pressed down on me. I was in nothing but my nightdress, a frail, flimsy fabric that clung to my skin. I felt disgust se
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Chapter: 149 | New Strategy A U T H O R“It’s nice of you to come here,” Athena smirked, twirling a dandelion between her fingers. Her voice was light, almost playful, but her eyes stayed sharp and calculating. “But I’m afraid Perseus isn’t here.”“What?” Severus and Bernadette said in unison, their voices tight with disbelief.Behind them, their troops stood tense and ready, having surrounded the serpent colony the moment they arrived. They hadn’t taken any chances. Every soldier was poised to attack at the first sign of a signal. They needed to find Perseus, and they needed to do it fast.Athena’s reception had been unusually warm, almost friendly, which put everyone even more on edge. She led them into her throne room—a cold, echoing space lined with polished stone and intricate carvings of serpents. The air felt still and heavy.Severus exchanged a quick, wary glance with Bernadette. He could feel the tension tightening his shoulders. This wasn’t going to be easy.“He went to find me a groom,” Athena continu
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Chapter: 148 | A Brother's DesireP E R S E U SWhen we finally reach Eretria, the town is slowly stitching itself back together after the war. People are everywhere—repairing roofs, repainting signs, sweeping debris from the cracked streets. The air smells of fresh sawdust and damp stone, a weird mix of ruin and renewal. Thomas and I keep our hoods up, hiding our faces. We don’t need anyone recognizing us now, not when we’re this close to pulling this off.I walk quickly, my focus sharp and narrow. Every second counts. We need to find the prince, convince him to marry Athena, and get back before her deadline runs out. People glance our way as we pass—not with recognition, but with wariness. They sense it—the danger that clings to us like a second skin.I’ve never actually been here before, not in person. But I’ve studied maps, read reports from spies like Bernadette. Now, walking these streets, I can’t help but wonder about my mother. How did she sneak in and out during her affair with Thomas? How did she slip past g
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Chapter: 147| Youngest PrinceE L E A N O R"James is scared to death of the dark, so please leave the lights on and the door open," Bernadette tells me for what feels like the tenth time, her voice rushed but sincere. I nod with a understanding smile as she gives my hand one last squeeze before turning toward the waiting carriage."Goodbye, Daddy. Please come back soon," Eliza says, her voice soft but clear. "Of course, darling,”Severus has just set her down after giving her a playful twirl. Now he squats to meet Hildegard at eye level. She reaches out and ruffles his already messy hair with a mischievous grin."Don't forget you have to tell me everything about your trip, especially when you get to the serpent shifters," Hildegard instructs, her tone serious despite her playful actions."I'll keep it in mind, Hildie. Don't miss me too much," Severus replies, a fond smile touching his lips."I should be saying that to you," she fires back without missing a beat. "I know Mama can be a bit boring, but don't worry—
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Chapter: 146| Eggshells. A U T H O RIn the middle of the night, Bernadette woke to the sound of the bedroom door clicking shut. She blinked sleep from her eyes just as Severus yawned heavily and dragged his feet toward the bed. He looked exhausted but peaceful, his movements slow with fatigue.“Bern?” he called softly, his voice rough with sleep. He noticed her shifting under the covers and stilled, not wanting to startle her.“Yes,” she whispered, turning fully to face him as he settled onto his side of the bed. She couldn’t hold back a yawn of her own, but her eyes stayed on him, warm and awake now.He lay facing her, and a slow smile curled his lips as he watched her. She was beautiful, there was no doubt about that, in a way that still made his heart flutter even now. In the quiet dark, it hit him all over again: he had this woman. After everything, after all the waiting and the pain, he had her. And it was worth it. They would be together forever.“I fell asleep in the girls’ room,” he murmured, voice l
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Chapter: 145| It Can't Be The EndA U T H O R"Goodnight, Mama," James mumbled sleepily, already turning to his favorite side of the bed and curling up beneath the soft blankets. His small fingers clutched the edge of the duvet, pulling it up to his chin as his eyes drifted shut."Goodnight, my love," Bernadette replied softly, a warm smile touching her lips as she smoothed his covers one last time. She lingered for a moment, watching the steady rise and fall of his chest before turning to leave. She left the door slightly ajar, just enough to hear him if he woke frightened from another nightmare, the way he sometimes did since everything had changed.She paused outside the girls' room, pushing the door open just enough to peek inside. Her heart swelled at the sight within. Severus lay fast asleep in the middle of the spacious pink bed, with Eliza and Hildegard nestled on either side of him like bookends. Both girls had their heads resting gently on his chest, their breathing deep and even. A storybook lay open in h
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