Chapter: 118| Horrible Decisions.My body moves on its own, a deep-seated instinct taking over as I run into his arms. I pull him close, hugging him tightly and breathing him in. The dam I've been holding back all day finally breaks, and tears roll down my cheeks. I've held it in, pretended to be strong and okay, but I'm not. He's here now, and all the pretense melts away. He’s here, and my father is finally dead, executed like a scoundrel for all the world to see. It’s over."You know, for someone who's pregnant, you sure run a lot," he muses gently, his voice soft as he holds me. He pulls back slightly, a hand coming up to gently lift my face by my chin. "Are you okay?" he asks, his gaze searching mine.I shake my head, unable to speak, and he pulls me into a tight hug. He pats my hair as I lean into his chest, letting the tears fall freely as I finally mourn for the man who was both my father and my tormentor. The sun is starting to set, its last rays filtering through the window, and the room starts to get dark. W
Last Updated: 2025-08-08
Chapter: 117| Confrontation. E L E A N O RThe place where Gabrielle lives is nothing short of a dump. It's a small shack barely standing, on the side are water puddles and other poor infrastructural choices like an old chicken pen. I try to stay positive when I see her children playing outside, a sight that should bring joy but only deepens the pit in my stomach. They look so much like him. It’s hard to look at them without seeing his face, his betrayal. One of them stops, the boy that is a direct replica of Tobias. The child runs inside to inform his mother of my presence. Gabrielle scurries out with an apron, wiping her hands on the cloth.“Eleanor?” she calls, her voice a mix of surprise and apprehension.“Finally, we meet again.” I smile softly. She nods, and minutes later, we're seated at a table under the tree in her yard. I don't chastise her for not having anything to give me; I know she's struggling on her own, her every action a testament to a life of hardship.“I kept having nightmares since our last
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Chapter: 116 | How Do You Get A Man So Obsessed?E L E A N O R"Oh… I'm just going to, umm… wait outside, I guess." Bernadette’s nervous laugh filled the sudden silence as she awkwardly took several steps back.The air was so thick with unspoken questions that it felt heavy and suffocating. I remained seated on the cabinet, my face burning with a blush I could feel spreading to my ears. Perseus, however, seemed to find the situation highly amusing. He was watching me with a slow smirk, his dark eyes sparkling as if my reaction was the most entertaining thing he'd seen all day."No… it's fine… really," I responded, my voice a little too high. "I was about to leave anyway."Bernadette nodded and quickly shut the door behind her, leaving us alone again. I let out a long, shaky sigh. My heart was pounding, a frantic drumbeat in my chest. I knew I had a lot of explaining to do, and the thought of her knowing everything filled me with a mixture of embarrassment and a strange kind of thrill."Well, that was interesting," he said, his smile
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Chapter: 115| Tantalisingly Good.E L E A N O R My father's execution is today,” I say to Perseus as he wraps his arms around my waist from behind. He holds me tight, and for a fleeting moment, I'm able to forget everything else. I'm able to forget the crushing weight of the fact that my father, a man who, despite his flaws, had been a constant in my life, was gone forever. It's a reality I've had to force myself to accept, a heavy stone in my gut that I can't seem to dislodge.He was more of a father to me than Marcus ever was. In my younger years, we had our clashes, but I always knew he was there. I knew he was actively involved in my training to become a princess, ensuring I was prepared for my future. He was there for me on most days, a consistent presence in a world of uncertainty. I remember when I had my first period, he carried me on his back from a ball. He didn't make me feel guilty or ashamed. He didn't curse at me. Instead, he did his best to make me comfortable and even called the healer to check on me.
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Chapter: 114| A Believable Lie.I don't know what I've done, but I don't regret it either. Heavens, she was so good... so unbelievably good that I completely lost control with just the way she was looking at me, her emerald green eyes holding a mix of challenge and surrender. A dizzying rush of sensation had taken over, leaving me completely at her mercy.Memories of us doing this before flood my head, memories that I previously morphed into fantasies, unable to comprehend they were real. Her body is a testament to our history, a history I'm only now beginning to uncover. She's tired, her eyes are shut and she's resting her head on my chest, but I know she's not sleeping. Her breathing is too soft, too even, for true sleep. She's just basking in the quiet aftermath, just like me. My fingers thread through the fiery strands of her burgundy hair, the color a stark contrast to my pale skin, a color I've always loved just on her.I slip my hand over her waist and down to her stomach, my fingers brushing over the taut sk
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Chapter: 113| Do You Remember Now?Warning:[Erotic Scene Ahead] E L E A N O R I wasn't going to rely on cold water to ease my arousal again, not when I had a husband, a mate, lying right there. The thought solidified in my mind, a fierce determination replacing the last vestiges of hesitation. I had waited long enough. He needed to remember, and I was going to make sure of it. "And how do you plan to do that? Show me a bracelet you made on our wedding night, perhaps?" He laughed, a low, skeptical sound that held a hint of amusement, just as I pulled him down, closing the small gap between us. My lips met his in a hungry, desperate clash, a collision of suppressed longing and explosive desire. In that instant, as our mouths fused, I was reminded of all the things I hadn't felt in days, in weeks, perhaps even months. It wasn’t just physical sensation; it was a profound sense of connection, a recognition that transcended his current amnesia. We were kissing each other like animals, driven by pure instinct, by a prima
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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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