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The Breaking Point

Penulis: Lovewrites
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-12 01:18:29

Lina was folding clothes in her room when Adrian pushed the door open without knocking.

“We need to talk,” he said, stepping inside. “Now.”

She turned, startled. “What’s wrong?”

Adrian held up her phone. “You left this on the dining table. It rang twice while you were in here. Same number every time. Who is it?”

Lina’s stomach dropped. She reached for the phone, but he held it out of reach.

“Give it back,” she said, voice tight. “It’s probably the hospital.”

Adrian didn’t move. “I checked the s
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  • BORROWED WIFE STOLEN HEART    The Locked Door

    Lina woke up to the sound of her bedroom door locking from the outside.She bolted upright, heart slamming against her ribs. “Adrian? Open the door!”No answer.She jumped out of bed and yanked the handle. It didn’t budge.“Adrian!” She banged on the door with both fists. “This isn’t funny. Let me out right now!”Footsteps approached. The lock clicked.Adrian stood in the doorway, calm as ever in a black shirt, sleeves rolled up. “You’re awake.”Lina pushed past him into the hallway. “You locked me in? Like I’m a prisoner?”Adrian closed the door behind her. “Yes. After your ex showed up at the event last night, I can’t trust you to stay put. You’re not leaving the penthouse today. No hospital. No phone. No exceptions.”Lina spun around, eyes blazing. “You can’t do this! My brother’s treatment starts in two days. He needs me there.”Adrian walked toward the dining table like the conversation was already over. “He needs the money from this contract. And right now, you’re the biggest th

  • BORROWED WIFE STOLEN HEART    Risky Appearance

    Lina stood beside Adrian under the bright lights of the grand ballroom, the charity auction in full swing. The emerald dress felt like armor tonight beautiful but heavy.Adrian’s hand stayed firmly on her lower back as they moved through the crowd. “Remember, the trustees are here. One mistake and they report back. Smile like you mean it.”Lina forced the smile. “I’m smiling. See?”They had barely made it to their table when she saw him — Ethan, standing near the back of the room in a borrowed suit, eyes locked on her.Her stomach dropped. “Adrian…”He followed her gaze and went rigid. “He’s here. Your ex has the nerve to show up at my event.”Before Lina could respond, Ethan started walking toward them. Adrian’s grip on her waist became iron.“Stay calm,” he hissed. “If he causes a scene, it’s over for you.”Ethan stopped a few feet away, ignoring Adrian completely. “Lina. You look trapped. Just say the word and I’ll get you out of here right now.”Lina’s voice shook. “Ethan, please

  • BORROWED WIFE STOLEN HEART    The Unexpected Visitor

    Lina was in the middle of a quiet lunch alone in the penthouse when the front desk called up.“Mrs. Korr, there’s a gentleman here asking for you. He says he’s an old friend. Ethan? Should I send him up?”Lina’s fork froze halfway to her mouth. “No. Don’t. I’ll come down.”She hung up fast, heart slamming against her ribs. Adrian was in a meeting across town. This was her only window.She grabbed her bag and took the private elevator down, pulse racing the whole way.Ethan was waiting in the lobby, looking exactly as she remembered ,messy hair, paint-stained jacket, that familiar worried expression.“Lina,” he breathed, stepping forward. “God, you look… different. Are you okay? I’ve been texting you for weeks.”She kept distance between them. “You can’t be here. If Adrian finds out..”“I don’t care about him,” Ethan cut in. “I care about you. This whole marriage thing… it’s not you. Let me help you get out. I can take you to your brother right now. We can figure something out.”Lina’s

  • BORROWED WIFE STOLEN HEART    The Public Test

    Lina stood beside Adrian on the rooftop terrace of the luxury hotel, city lights sparkling below them. The private cocktail party for inheritance stakeholders was in full swing, laughter and clinking glasses filling the cool night air.Adrian’s hand rested possessively on her waist as he introduced her to yet another group of suited men. “This is my wife, Lina.”She smiled the practiced smile she’d perfected over the past weeks. “Nice to meet you all.”One of the older men, Mr. Whitaker, studied her with sharp eyes. “So, Lina, how does it feel being married to one of the most eligible bachelors in the city? Must be quite the adjustment.”Lina leaned slightly into Adrian’s side like they’d rehearsed. “It’s been wonderful. Adrian’s been very attentive.”Adrian’s fingers pressed firmer against her waist a silent warning. She was doing fine, but he wanted more.The man chuckled. “Attentive? That’s new. Adrian has always been more… focused on business.”Before Lina could respond, her phon

  • BORROWED WIFE STOLEN HEART    The Test

    Lina was adjusting her earring in front of the mirror when Adrian appeared in the doorway, already dressed for the evening fundraiser.“Turn around,” he said.She turned. The emerald green dress Sophia had chosen hugged her figure perfectly.Adrian studied her for a long moment. “It’ll do. But tonight is important. Two of the inheritance trustees will be there. You need to be flawless.”Lina met his eyes in the mirror. “Flawless. Got it. Smile, stay close, short answers, pretend I’m madly in love with you.”Adrian stepped closer, voice low. “Not pretend. Sell it. If they sense any tension, they’ll report back. One bad impression and the lawyers could delay everything.”Lina’s stomach twisted. “I know the stakes.”They rode to the event in silence. The moment they stepped onto the red carpet, Adrian’s hand settled possessively on her lower back. Cameras flashed.“Smile like you mean it,” he whispered, lips brushing her ear.Lina turned to him with the brightest smile she could manage a

  • BORROWED WIFE STOLEN HEART    The ultimatum

    Lina was halfway through making coffee in the kitchen when Adrian walked in, still in his suit from the day.“Put the cup down,” he said. “We need to talk.”She set it down slowly. “What now? Another rule I broke without knowing?”Adrian placed his phone on the counter between them. The screen showed a list of deleted messages — all from Ethan.“I had my assistant recover what you deleted,” he said flatly. “An ex-boyfriend. Multiple messages. Some quite personal. You told me it was ‘nothing.’”Lina’s face went pale. “You went through my phone?”“I own the contract that owns your time,” Adrian replied, voice cold. “And right now, your secrets are becoming a problem. Read the last message he sent.”Lina didn’t touch the phone. “I already know what it says.”Adrian read it out loud anyway. “ ‘Lina, if you’re trapped, I can help you leave. Just say the word. I still love you.’ ”He put the phone down. “Explain.”Lina’s hands trembled. “There’s nothing to explain. I never replied. I delete

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