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CHAPTER 185: Thief
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Isla “Ready to go?” Lucas asked. I nodded, unable to trust my voice. I couldn’t bear the thought of my mother’s spirit wandering restlessly, the way I had been these past weeks. That’s why Lucas and I made this solemn journey to the columbarium when I finally gathered the courage to leave our apartment. Here, we could lay her to rest properly. He didn’t have to come, but he did. For that, I was quietly grateful. With trembling hands, I placed the urn gently inside the marble niche. As the bronze cover slid into place, sealing her remains behind polished granite, a fresh wave of grief washed over me. But even as her body found its resting place, I wasn’t ready to release her memory. Silent tears streamed down my cheeks. Lucas said nothing; he placed an arm around me and guided me back to his vehicle. We were already inside when I finally found the words. “Thank you for everything, Lucas. I’ll pay you back in a few months.” I was thinking about the sixty percent shares I was set
Beyond Betrayal: Marry His Brother CHAPTER 215: Attachment
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Beyond Betrayal: Marry His Brother CHAPTER 214: Divide
Gazelle smiled and gave my arm a reassuring tap. “Relax… I know what you mean. I’m not judging you, Isla, if you’re worried about that.” “Thank you…” The knot in my chest loosened. It was clear how determined Gazelle was to succeed in this agreement with the Fosters. But the moment we stepped into the meeting room, my relief vanished. Sitting at the table was someone I hoped I wouldn’t run into today. Elara. Dad handed her this project as if it were a favor. “Isla?” Her eyes widened at the sight of me standing beside Gazelle. I didn’t respond. Engaging with her was the last thing I wanted, especially not in front of my new boss. “She’s my executive assistant,” Gazelle said evenly. “Really?” Elara muttered, masking her irritation with a forced smile. I kept my expression neutral. Her team started filing in, responding one by one to Gazelle’s questions. Most of them were veteran engineers who’d been working with Sinclair Enterprise for years. Without wasting time, Gazelle do
Beyond Betrayal: Marry His Brother CHAPTER 213: Connection
Like the first time we kissed, Lucas’s lips sent a rush through my entire being, blurring every emotion crowding my head. They washed away the doubts I had buried deep, until all that remained was the heady mix of our breaths in that passionate moment. He inhaled sharply as we pulled apart, only to let his lips trail down to my neck, hot and unrelenting. At twenty-five, I had never felt lips against my throat, had never known how such a simple touch could brand itself into memory. A moan climbed up my throat, but I bit my lip to stop it from spilling out. Then, without glancing at the untouched five-star meal on the table, he scooped me into his arms. He carried me to the couch, my hair fanning out against the cushions, and his mouth found mine again, hungry and consuming. Lucas’s kisses were hard to put into words. They were intense, like they carried both flavor and fire, as if he were trying to memorize the taste of me. And I kissed him back with the same urgency, giving in c
Beyond Betrayal: Marry His Brother CHAPTER 212: Limits
My mind was a mess as I sat across from Lucas at the table. The Fosters had already done a great job screwing up my entire day, and to make things worse, fragmented memories from the previous night kept surfacing like unwelcome ghosts. I couldn’t remember everything, but the bits I did recall were enough to make me want to disappear into the floor. Lucas hadn’t said a word since we sat down. He just quietly sipped his coffee, his expression unreadable. Was he thinking about last night too? ‘Geez. No more tequila, mamacita. Ever again!’ He glanced up, his eyes meeting mine briefly, as if he sensed the storm in my head. He cleared his throat softly. “About last night—” “I’m really sorry!” I blurted out before he could continue. “I’m sorry for whatever I did last night. D-did I… do something crazy?” Lucas set his cup down and looked at me. The way he stared made me shiver, though I didn’t know why. “That depends,” he said slowly, “on what kind of answer you’re prepared to hear. I
Beyond Betrayal: Marry His Brother CHAPTER 211: Blurred
I looked around, unsure where to even begin searching for Isla. “Mr. Westwood!” I turned as the hotel manager rushed over, catching me off guard. “The woman inside… she’s making a scene. She’s crying and asking for you.” My mind immediately went to Isla’s friend; perhaps something had happened. I asked, “You mean the woman I dropped off earlier?” “No, sir. This is someone entirely different. She claims you abandoned her.” A cold realization washed over me as I followed him through the marble corridors. The moment I stepped into the lounge, she was sitting on the carpet barefoot, her heels tossed aside, hair a little messy. A small group of hotel staff hovered around her in a loose semicircle, their faces torn between professional concern and quiet panic. “I’m with Lucas Westwood! Why are you hiding him from me?” Isla insisted. An elegantly dressed guest snapped, arms crossed, phone already in hand. “Call the police! Who even is this woman?” “No one calls anyone,” I said, my
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