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CHAPTER THIRTY ONE: He Chose Her
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A Deal With Desire CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE: The Summons and the Snare.
Celeste's house looks just as vain as she is. Beautiful , but haunting.Julian walks the pathway and rings the doorbell. Silence echoes through the walls.He rings again. Deja vu crawls up his spine. Celeste had rented this place right after their legal separation. The last time he rang this doorbell, she threatened to file a restraining order. He only wanted to talk to her…find out why she betrayed him.She didn't just break their marriage. She broke him. Left him empty and gasping for air.Nothing has changed around here but him. He's not here to beg.He rings the doorbell again. Hears the frantic click of heels on the marble floor. The front door swings open—Their eyes meet. She gasps. Doubles back. Julian doesn't move. She recovers quickly and blinks at him.“You could have called or something. But I suppose you like drama.” A pause. Silence hangs between them. “Wanna come in?” She mimics a sultry voice, stepping aside. He stares at her, gritting his teeth. She’s all dressed
A Deal With Desire CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR: Whiskey, War Plans, and a Kiss.
ADELE'S POV Fox wants me to model for him.I stare at the text and chew my lips. We've been texting back and forth for days. He runs a modeling agency and clothing brand. I'm gonna be a star! That is, if I agree.I don't know…I lock my screen. Roll over on my side and stare at the ceiling.Ever since mom died, the future has been bleak. I just soldier through the days and avoid Julian.Julian.I try not to think about him—what we could have been, but it's hard.I keep a straight face when I see him, but my arms ache to wrap around his solid form.I still love him. But why? He's not given me reasons to. At least not lately.He killed Shirley. I didn't get the chance to talk to her. Find out why she killed my mother. That wasn't his call. And digging up my files? He crossed a line. I still remember the judgement in his eyes…He saw a monster in me. I couldn't defend myself. I hate him for making me feel that. My nightmares are more vivid now. I always find myself in a burning roo
A Deal With Desire CHAPTER THIRTY THREE: The Hawthorne Scam
Celeste sat rigid at the table.Sweat poured down her forehead. Alex towered over her. “...You had one job. Keep an eye on Julian. Be our ears. But you just had to screw it up. You and your sick need for attention.” He spat.Celeste tuned him out. She had bigger things to worry about.Julian was coming for blood. Leo's future hung in the balance. Soon, Alex and the others won't need her anymore. She was an appendage. A loose end. It's only a matter of time before they spill her secret.Celeste chewed her lip. Alex paced the room, gesticulating wildly. Her mind raced. She needed to do something. To prove her worth. She heard footsteps. The distinct slap of cane against marble.The double doors swung open. Cologne—sharp, commanding, pierced the air.The man stepped in. Salt and pepper hair, dark brooding eyes. He took deliberate steps towards them. His eyes fixed on Celeste.She held her breath. Shut her eyes. Swallowed a tight knot in her throat.Alex shoved his hands in his p
A Deal With Desire CHAPTER THIRTY TWO: Dead Women Don't Speak
ADELE'S POV“My nightmares are back”I sit cross-legged on the plush sofa. My therapist nods softly and scribbles on a pad. “And how long has this been going on?” Where do I start?After the thing with Julian, my life fell apart. Celeste was gone, but that was the least of my problems. She can have Julian if she wants.It's nurse Shirley I want. My white whale. Despite my best efforts, she eludes me. It's like she disappeared.If I don't find her, my mother won't rest. I should ask Julian about this. I don't. So I dream instead.I see her—My mother. In the hospital room. In my dreams.I'm kissing her goodbye. As I turn to leave, Shirley enters. I try to save her…every time. But the door always clicks shut behind me.I always wake up tangled in the sheets, sweating. Ronnie advised me to get help. And that's what I'm doing.Therapy is horrible, by the way. What do you mean I should bare my dirty secrets and hold them up to the light? But it keeps me talking, and boy, do I have th
A Deal With Desire CHAPTER THIRTY ONE: He Chose Her
JULIAN'S POVShe came back. Why didn't she call me?I stare in shock at her. My Adele.Guilt washes through me as I notice the tears streaking down her face. I rise from my seat.I don't have to ask. I know what I did.“Adele…” I mouthed. What could I say?Her attention is drawn to my P.I.He stands slowly. Gathers his files with trembling hands. Left with a muttered excuse.Adele's eyes bore into his back, then to me.I want to hold her. I can't. Not after what I did. She didn't deserve that.“So…what? I'm out for two weeks and you're banging your ex-wife?” Adele shot at me, arms folded.My breath caught.“I'm so sorry, baby, There's no excuse for —” “You're admitting to it? Is this real?” The pain in her eyes is so real. So raw.I'm breaking into pieces.“I didn't—no. I did some things, but I didn't BANG her.”Adele scoffed.“What things?”I want to beg. To fall to my knees and promise never to hurt her again. But I won’t. I'm keeping it contractual. It's what she wanted.Adele h
A Deal With Desire CHAPTER THIRTY: She Wore His Robe
CELESTE'S POV I watch his fingers curl around the glass. That's an entire bottle, gone. When did Julian start drinking this much? Probably after his trophy wife went cuckoo in the head. Watching her scream and cry satisfied me more than I expected. I hope she rots in that ward.Now that she's out of the way, I can have my man back. And this time, everything will go according to plan. But life has a habit of laughing at me.Julian was so goddamn lucky. If Maria had pulled that trigger, he'd be ashes by now.He had a penchant for playing saviour to the damsels. I always told him that one day he'll go barking up the wrong tree and get cut. It almost happened. Thank God I trailed him. I had my own agenda, sure, but keeping Julian alive always comes first.I want to take care of him like old times, but he just has to make it so hard. The son of a bitch got stitches and still insisted on walking himself to the bathroom. He won't even let me sleep in his room. Adele is gone, Julian. Ge
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