Chapter: Chapter 168“I love you, Eloise. I’ll never let you go. I can’t live without you.”Like a film reel slowly replaying in her mind, Eloise’s memories began to flicker back, one after another—familiar voices, warmth, laughter, pain. She whimpered softly in her unconscious state, tears escaping from the corners of her closed eyes. There was nothing but pain in her chest, and fear.Fear that she would never see Sebastian again. Pain because they had been torn apart.So when she finally woke up, she was already sobbing.“Sebastian! Where are you?!” she cried, panic lacing her trembling voice.She looked around frantically but found no one. She was alone, in a hospital room.Eloise quickly got up, ignoring the IV tube tugging painfully at her arm.“Sebastian! Where are you?!”Just as she was about to reach the door, it opened—slowly, almost dramatically—and standing there was the very man she’d been calling for.For a moment, her entire world stopped. Her heart clenched painfully in her chest.Now she u
Last Updated: 2025-11-06
Chapter: Chapter 167Eloise lay curled up on the narrow bed, her arms wrapped protectively around her stomach. The pain in her abdomen had been throbbing for hours. It was sharp, relentless. She hadn’t eaten anything all day.Earlier, one of the staff had injected her with something “to calm her down,” and since then, she’d felt dizzy and weak. Now, she was terrified it might have harmed her baby.She had begged them—pleaded for someone to listen—but they all ignored her now.Her hope was fading fast.If Colette had told her the truth, then where was Sebastian?Why hadn’t he come for her? Why was she still trapped here, suffering?Moments later, the metal door creaked open. Eloise didn’t even bother to look—she’d learned that no one who entered her room ever listened.“You haven’t eaten,” a familiar voice said.Eloise froze. Slowly, she turned her head.“Ashton,” she whispered.He stood by the small table, setting down a paper bag with an infuriatingly casual smile.“I’m sorry,” he said softly. “I’ve just
Last Updated: 2025-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 166“Sir, please! Let me out! I’m not crazy!” Eloise screamed, pounding her fists against the steel door of her room.Her voice echoed down the sterile corridor, but no one came. No one even looked her way. It was as if the walls themselves had gone deaf.After everything that happened, Ashton had brought her here—to a mental hospital.His reason? That it was “for her own good,” especially since she was pregnant.“Please! I’m begging you!” she cried, her voice cracking.Her strength finally gave out, and she sank to the cold floor, tears streaming down her cheeks. Anger burned through her exhaustion. How could Ashton do this to her?How could he lock her up in a place like this?Yes, she had memory gaps. Yes, she sometimes felt lost. But she wasn’t violent. She wasn’t insane. She was pregnant.He kept saying he was her husband—but after this, she didn’t believe a word he said.What kind of husband would lock up his pregnant wife in a psychiatric facility? None. Not a single sane one.He w
Last Updated: 2025-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 165“What—what did you do, Lucille?! What did you do?!” Sebastian shouted, his voice raw and trembling.He struggled against the ropes binding him, veins straining on his arms as his eyes blazed with fury.Lucille only chuckled, tilting her head with that same wicked amusement.“I already told you, Sebastian. You’re mine. And I don’t care if you married her. You belong to me!”Sebastian shut his eyes tightly, forcing himself to stay calm even as his chest burned with rage. The thought—just the thought—that Lucille might have something to do with Eloise’s disappearance was enough to make him lose his mind.“Did… did you do it?” he asked, his voice breaking.Lucille rolled her eyes, standing to fetch another bottle of white wine. She poured herself a glass and took a slow sip before returning to her seat.“Is that a question… or an accusation? Because they sound the same to me,” she said with a smirk.“Fuck! Just tell me!” Sebastian roared, his patience gone.Lucille laughed—a sound so unhi
Last Updated: 2025-11-04
Chapter: Chapter 164Sebastian slowly regained consciousness. His head throbbed, his body heavy as though weighed down by chains. He groaned, attempting to move—but his limbs wouldn’t respond. Panic started to build.“Are you awake?”The voice made him snap his eyes open.“Lucille? What happened?” he asked, disoriented.Lucille smiled faintly. It wasn’t a warm smile—it was the kind that made his stomach twist.Sebastian’s brow furrowed deeper when he realized his wrists were bound tightly to the chair.“What the hell is this, Lucille?! Why am I tied up?” he demanded, voice sharp with irritation.He pulled against the restraints, but the ropes didn’t budge. The more he struggled, the more he felt the burn of friction against his skin.“Let me go!”Lucille raised her finger and shook her head, her tone mockingly sweet.“No, no, love. You’re staying right there.”Sebastian glared at her, anger flashing in his eyes. “What are you doing, huh? What kind of game is this now?!”“Tsk!” she clicked her tongue and s
Last Updated: 2025-11-03
Chapter: Chapter 163Eloise’s eyes fluttered open. Her entire body felt heavy—like she’d been thrown aside and left to break.The first thing she did was reach instinctively for her stomach.“Eloise? Eloise! Wait, I’ll call the doctor.”Her eyes blinked rapidly, trying to adjust, and the moment her vision cleared, her heart sank.It was Ashton’s voice.I didn’t escape, she thought miserably.Ashton hurried out of the room. When he returned, he was accompanied by a nurse who began checking her vitals.“You’re okay for now, Mrs. Savarre,” the nurse said politely. “I’ll call the doctor for further instructions.”Eloise said nothing. She just turned her face away—away from Ashton, away from the suffocating air that surrounded him.When the nurse left, silence filled the room. Ashton sat on the edge of her bed, his eyes studying her face before gently taking her hand.Eloise flinched and tried to pull away, but his grip only tightened.“Eloise… can’t we just stop hurting each other?” he said softly, his tone d
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The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge
"You are out of my league!"
Aurora Lancaster’s world shattered the day her boyfriend, Ethan Calloway, left her for another woman. She had given him everything—her love, her loyalty, even her trust—but in the end, he discarded her like trash. Worse, he took everything from her, including the company they built together. What Ethan never knew was that Aurora wasn’t just an ordinary woman—she was an heiress who had abandoned her privileged life for him.
Broken and betrayed, Aurora returned to her family, only to find that regaining their acceptance came at a cost. To reclaim her place, she agreed to marry Lucian Blackwood, a man with power, wealth, and secrets of his own.
Now, armed with the AI system she had created years ago and with Lucian’s unexpected support, Aurora is determined to take back everything Ethan stole—and make him pay for what he did. But as she carries out her revenge, she begins to realize that Lucian isn’t just helping her; he has his own vendetta to settle.
What is Lucian’s true motive? And when the lines between revenge, loyalty, and love blur, Aurora is faced with an impossible choice.
Will she follow her heart once again, or will she finally fight for her family and herself?
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Chapter: Chapter 158: EscapedThe car sped down the highway, city lights reflecting off the windshield as Lucian gripped the steering wheel tightly. Aurora sat beside him, staring blankly ahead, while Loyd slept soundly in the back seat, unaware of the chaos surrounding them.They had barely spoken since leaving the hospital. Everything felt heavier now—more dangerous, more personal.Aurora finally broke the silence. “Where are we going?”“To a safe house I’ve arranged outside the city. Only Alfred and a few trusted people know about it,” Lucian answered without taking his eyes off the road.“And my mom?”“She’s already being moved under heavy protection. Alfred is overseeing it himself.”Aurora nodded, but her jaw clenched. “I hate this. I hate feeling like we’re just running away.”“We’re not,” Lucian said. “We’re buying time. Time to figure out our next move. They want you scared. They want you off balance.”“Well, it’s working.”He looked at her then, briefly. “You’re not weak, Aurora. Don’t start doubting y
Last Updated: 2025-05-07
Chapter: Chapter 157: PlannedLucian rubbed his face with both hands after seeing the photographs Alfred had handed him.It was true.His adoptive father and brother were working together.And worst of all—it had been going on for a long time.“And you had no idea about this, Alfred?” he asked again, his tone hard.Alfred swallowed nervously.“Yes, Sir. Believe me—if I had known, I would’ve told you right away.”Lucian let out a frustrated sigh.Just like him, Lester had been raised by Don Ramon. He had found him in an orphanage too. But instead of telling Lucian that his brother was alive—and that he had found him—Don Ramon had kept it a secret.That only meant one thing:This was all part of a long, calculated plan.Everything that was happening now had been carefully orchestrated.Don Ramon had made sure that if he failed to manipulate Lucian, he had Lester as a backup.Lucian clenched his fists.All this time, he had thought he was alone in the world—believing he had no family. But in truth, he had simply been
Last Updated: 2025-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 156: WorriesAurora had been staring at Loyd for what felt like hours. He was finally sound asleep in his hospital bed, but she still couldn’t bring herself to leave his side.After everything that had happened, it still didn’t feel real.She hadn’t recovered. Not even close.Don Ramon was out of prison. And worse—he and Lester seemed to be working together.Her chest ached again at the memory of that man.Lucian had lied to her. Again.They had been seeing each other for weeks, and yet he hadn’t mentioned any of it.They were even back together. And still, he chose to keep that secret.But why?“Where’s my grandson?!”Aurora looked up toward the doorway as a voice rang out. Her mother came rushing into the room, breathless and wide-eyed.“Oh God! Thank you, God! Loyd!”Carmela burst into tears and immediately embraced her sleeping grandson.“He’s resting now, Mom,” Aurora said gently, walking toward them. She rubbed her mother’s back, feeling the depth of her worry in every sob.“I thought I’d ne
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Chapter: Chapter 155: ReunitedAurora's heart pounded as the car raced down the winding roads, city lights blurring like streaks of color. The GPS tracker embedded in Loyd's necklace had led them to a secluded warehouse district at the far edges of the city. The place was eerily quiet—the only sounds were the engine’s hum and the occasional rustle of wind brushing against the trees.“We’re close,” Aurora said, her eyes locked on the blinking dot on her phone screen. “Just a few more meters.”Lucian nodded, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. “We need to be cautious. Lester won’t make this easy.”When they reached the area, Lucian parked the car at a safe distance, concealed behind a row of abandoned trucks. The cold night air greeted them as they stepped out. Aurora pulled her coat tighter around herself, her gaze sweeping across the shadowy surroundings.“This is it,” she whispered. “Loyd is inside.”Lucian placed a steady hand on her shoulder. “We’ll get him back. Together.”They moved in silence, slipping
Last Updated: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chapter 154: The TruthAurora couldn’t stay still inside the car. Every passing minute put Loyd in even greater danger.“What’s taking them so long?” she muttered, her frustration mounting.She grabbed her phone and connected to Red.In an instant, Red’s emoji face popped up on the screen and greeted her. “Master! What can I do for you?”“Red, can you connect to any CCTV cameras in my location right now?”Red’s emoji face blinked for a moment. “I’m sorry, Master. But your location is abandoned. I can’t detect any internet connection or existing systems I can hack into.”Aurora’s shoulders slumped in disappointment. “How about a phone signal?”Red went quiet again. A few seconds later, an error message appeared on the screen. “There is a phone signal inside, but… they’re using old models. I can’t access them.”“Damn it! What’s taking them so long?” she snapped, slamming her hand on the steering wheel.Then Red’s voice spoke again—this time with something more urgent. “But… Loyd is not inside, Master.”A
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: Chapter 153: The ReunionAurora could barely breathe as they drove to the location Lester had sent them.She still couldn't believe that Lucian had no idea about his brother.After all these years, he'd managed to hide—and now he chose to reappear.“There!” Aurora pointed at the abandoned building in the distance.Lucian immediately pulled the car over, stopping just far enough from the structure.She was about to get out, but Lucian quickly held her back.“What are you doing?” Aurora asked, confused.Lucian took a deep breath.“Don’t rush in, Aurora. We need to plan this out. I’m sure Lester’s not alone in there.”Aurora’s brows furrowed.“Lucian, he took my son. Our son. I’ll face whatever danger’s waiting in there. So if you’re scared, you can turn back now.”“That’s not what I meant, Aurora. I’m saying we have to be careful. I don’t want anything to happen to either you or Loyd. We won’t be able to save him if we just charge in blindly.”Aurora paused, taken aback. Her fear and desperation for her child
Last Updated: 2025-05-01
Chapter: Chapter 11: ConfusionI froze as Damien’s lips claimed mine. I wanted to push him away, but for some reason, I stood rooted to the spot—like my body refused to listen.My mind was screaming no, but my body… it remembered.I blinked rapidly when I felt his hand slide to the small of my back, stroking me in slow, deliberate motions.Damn!That night came rushing back in vivid detail. He was good—too good—in bed. But I also knew it had been a huge mistake.Before it could go any further, I forced myself to shove him away and slap him hard across the face.“How dare you?!” My voice trembled with fury. “Do you really think you can just waltz into my life like this?” My chest heaved. “Whatever happened between us in the past was a mistake. So please, Damien—move on.”I emphasized his name, hoping it would sink in. But instead of being offended, he actually smiled. He rubbed his jaw slowly, as if savoring the sting.“Well,” he murmured, his voice rich with meaning, “I’m sorry. But you started it… so you should fi
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Chapter: Chapter 10: A KissI blinked rapidly, my pulse hammering in my ears. I wanted to push him away, but my body… it wouldn’t move. It was like my muscles had locked up from the weight of his words.He wasn’t even smiling to soften them—no hint of a joke.“H-Huh?”The corner of his lips curled, slow and deliberate, a predator’s smirk. His eyes narrowed slightly, searching mine like he could dig through my thoughts if he stared long enough.I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly so dry it almost burned. My heartbeat was getting louder, faster—thud, thud, thud—until I was certain he could hear it, too.“I still remember everything, Mika,” he whispered.His breath slid across my cheek, warm and intoxicating, laced with fresh mint and the faint, smoky bite of whiskey. My knees trembled—not just from the words, but from the memory they dragged to the surface.Then—his touch. Fingers brushing my cheek with the kind of care that made my skin ache. My breaths came uneven, shallow, like my lungs had forgotten how to wo
Last Updated: 2025-08-12
Chapter: Chapter 9: TitoAfter freshening up in the restroom, I spent the rest of my time mingling with potential investors. God knows I tried not to notice Damien Grey.But every time I turned, my eyes found him. Or maybe… his eyes found me first.He didn’t even pretend not to stare. And the longer we were in the same room, the heavier the air became—like something was pressing against my skin from the inside out.It wasn’t just awareness.It was heat.And I could feel his.“Everything went well, Ms. Mikyla. Your presentation was a success once again,” Rafaella said with a proud smile as we sat back down at our table.I forced my lips into a polite smile.“Thank you. I couldn’t have done it without you and the team.”“You’re too humble,” she teased. “No wonder everyone here keeps watching you.”I laughed softly, but my cheeks warmed. If only she knew—one person was watching me, and it wasn’t admiration in his gaze. It was something darker, sharper… and far more dangerous.When I first arrived in Italy, I didn
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Chapter: Chapter 8: Feelings and...I didn’t know how I made it through the next few seconds.My knees wanted to buckle, but I forced myself to breathe—to act like I was still in control.Even when I wasn’t.I watched Tito Damien speak gracefully with Ms. Dianna Jean. He moved with effortless command.His tailored black suit clung to him like armor—crisp, powerful, and intimidating.One look, and you’d know immediately: this was a man of power. And someone you’d never dare cross.Of all the companies he could have owned… why did it have to be Montier Luxury?If I could walk out right now, I would.But I couldn’t—because this was my moment.And I wasn’t about to ruin it just because of my past.I cleared my throat and took a deep breath, lifting my chin as I finally walked toward them.“I’m glad you arrived in time, sir,” Ms. Dianna said as she admired the pieces. “Just look at these…”“Some things,” Damien replied, his voice low and deliberate, “are better when unexpected.”Then it happened.His eyes flicked toward mine
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Chapter: Chapter 7: The New CEOI kept walking, refusing to let my heels falter—even as my legs trembled inside.Not because I was scared.But because I couldn’t believe the past I’d buried had just walked straight into the most important night of my life.Damien Grey.My ex-boyfriend’s father.The man I ran away from.The man I gave myself to in a moment of emotional ruin… And the only man who ever made me feel like I wasn’t just someone’s second choice.Rafaella leaned in, whispering, “Do you know him? That man over there—the one who won’t stop staring?”I cleared my throat, trying to sound unbothered. “I’m… not sure.”Rafaella frowned.“Well, he looks like he just stepped out of a billionaire magazine spread,” she teased. “And he seriously hasn’t taken his eyes off you.”I couldn’t reply right away. She didn’t have to tell me. I already felt his gaze—hot, unwavering, consuming.And it only made me more anxious about why he was here. A thousand questions started spinning in my head.My fingers tightened around the
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Chapter: Chapter 6: The New MeTwo years have already passed.I never thought time could fly by so fast.After everything that happened back then, I forced myself to rise again. I left the Philippines and flew to Italy to chase my dream.Since then, I’ve heard nothing from Justin or Sheila. I changed my number. Blocked them on all my social media accounts.Honestly, I’ve become a different person.It was painful at first, so painful that there were nights I could barely breathe just remembering their betrayal. But I used that pain. I turned it into fuel to build myself again.And now… here I am.From being the girl who cried on a stranger’s shoulder in a club, to standing in front of the mirror in my own studio in Milan, wearing confidence like a second skin.I’m no longer “just” Mica.I’m Mikyla Ferrer, lead designer of Savarre Éclat—one of the most prestigious jewelry houses in Europe.My designs have been featured in fashion magazines, and my latest collection is scheduled to walk the runway in Paris next month.
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Chapter: Chapter 53“He’s gone?” Sheila asked. She stepped out of the house and peeked outside. When she no longer saw Bert, she turned back in. “Come on, Macy. Let’s go check on your mom.” She signaled Macy, and the two of them climbed the stairs together. They found Vangie sitting in the room just next to the staircase, clutching Joseph tightly in her arms while sobbing.“Ma,” Macy called out softly, feeling nothing but sympathy for her mother. She went to her immediately and wrapped her in a hug. “It’s okay, Mom.”Sheila sat beside her friend and gently rubbed her back. When Vangie finally calmed down, they headed to Sheila’s house for lunch. After they ate, Vangie took a shower to freshen up. They decided not to return to Vangie’s house just yet, so she could rest properly. People had already begun coming over with welcome gifts, and it was too much.“Oh.” Sheila set down a bottle of alcohol in front of Vangie and took a seat next to her.It was already evening, and Macy had gone up to the second flo
Last Updated: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 52Vangie clasped her hand over her mouth the moment she saw Bert. He was staring back at her, tears pooling in his eyes. He had changed so much. His cheeks were sunken, his arms thinner. She recognized the shirt he was wearing—before, it fit him perfectly. Now, it looked like it was hanging on a hanger from how loose it had become. He hadn’t shaved in days, his beard had grown thick, and his hair was now tied at the back of his head.“B-Bert…” she whispered. What had happened to him?“Vangie…” Bert smiled weakly. He took a step toward her, as if he were about to embrace her, but Vangie raised her arms and took a step back.“W-What are you doing here?” she asked, her voice trembling. She tried to hold back her tears. Was this why it felt like someone had been living in the house? She wanted to ask, but the words wouldn't leave her throat.Bert’s brows furrowed. He looked away briefly and took a deep breath. A few seconds later, tears began to stream down his cheeks.“I waited for you, Va
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Chapter: Chapter 51Three Years Later“Agh! I am so back!” Macy said excitedly as they stepped into the airport lobby in Borongan.Vangie smiled. She stood beside her daughter Macy, moving with the flow of passengers exiting the airport.“My baby’s getting heavy,” Vangie murmured, adjusting her hold on her youngest, Joseph. He was turning two next month, but even after the long flight, he was still fast asleep in her arms.When she had arrived in Canada three years ago, she found out she was already two months pregnant. The news shocked her at first—she never thought she’d still get pregnant at forty-two. She had chosen not to tell Bert about Joseph. But in truth, the child looked so much like him. It was as if Bert had never truly left her.They returned to the Philippines to settle some property matters. They had decided to permanently stay in Canada, but before that, Vangie wanted to return one last time. They planned to sell off all their land—except for her house.Tacloban had changed a lot since Va
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Chapter: Chapter 50Vangie walked away from Bert’s farm, completely out of it. Her eyes had turned into broken faucets—her tears wouldn’t stop. She still couldn’t believe Bert had actually lied to her. She wanted to believe him. She really did. But the fact that he hadn’t told her they were together during the town festival meant he was hiding something. She wasn’t stupid not to realize that.“How could you be so stupid, Vangie? Why did you fall for it so easily? Just because he’s kind? My God! You’re a grown woman and you still got played!” she muttered to herself. She must’ve looked crazy, talking to no one, but she didn’t care. Her chest felt unbearably heavy, and she didn’t know how to lighten it.“Vangie!”She stopped in her tracks when she heard someone call her name. She looked back and saw Bert carrying Shane on his motorcycle. Her gaze quickly shifted away, and she continued walking. Her sobs grew louder from what she had just seen—Shane’s arms were wrapped around Bert’s neck.Damn it. Go ahead.
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Chapter: Chapter 49“What happened, Bert?” Lucia asked her son. They had decided to go back home first because June couldn’t be calmed down. It was better to keep Bert away from the three for now.Bert sat silently on the sofa, his head in his hands, staring blankly at the floor. He could hear his mother’s voice, but the words barely registered. His body might have been here, but his mind was with Vangie. Across from him, his parents watched him with deep concern written all over their faces.Boyong sighed. “Did you hurt Shane?”Bert quickly looked up and shook his head. “You know I’d never do that, Pa. I’ve never seen you do that to Mama—not once.”“Then what happened? Why did Shane end up in the hospital again?” Lucia asked.Bert exhaled heavily. “Vangie came to the farm. Shane happened to be there too,” he replied softly.“Did they argue?”“No, Ma. Vangie’s not like that. Shane just can’t accept that I love Vangie now.”Lucia closed her eyes tightly and took a long breath before opening them again.“D
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Chapter: Chapter 48Bert stood there, frozen, with tears streaming down his face. He couldn’t move. His feet felt like they were stuck to the ground as he watched Vangie slowly disappear from sight. He no longer knew what to do. Ever since she left, he had been waiting for her every single day, hoping—praying—that she would forgive him again. But now it was clear. Vangie hated him. Completely.He wiped away his tears and turned to Shane, who was also staring in the direction Vangie had gone. But unlike him, Shane was smiling. She looked satisfied, even pleased, that Vangie had walked away. That lit a fire inside Bert.He stormed over to her and roughly grabbed her by the arm, dragging her back into the house.“Ahh! Easy, Bert!
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