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Chapter 11: Dark Clouds
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2026-07-17 17:08:04
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Blinded Love Chapter 47: Leaving the Past Behind
The grand staircase felt significantly less daunting on the way down. Avery descended each marble step with a measured, rhythmic cadence, her arms securely wrapped around the cardboard box housing her late mother’s master ledger. Every step away from the West Wing felt like shedding a physical layer of the heavy, suffocating past she had carried for far too long.As she reached the grand foyer, the sharp clink of china echoed from the adjacent formal parlor.Elaine emerged from behind the archway, holding a delicate porcelain tea cup. The moment her gaze landed on Avery carrying the box, her lip curled into a sneer of pure, unfiltered disdain."Finished digging through our attic, have we?" Elaine drawled, her voice carrying that grating, practiced mockery. "Honestly, Collin, I don't know why you allowed her to haul trash out of the house. Goodness knows what old junk she's dragging into the street."Before Avery could even open her mouth, or bother wasting a single breath on her, Coll
Blinded Love Chapter 46: A Game of Shadows
The sharp, rhythmic sound of leather shoes against the polished parquet floor stopped directly outside the double mahogany doors.Avery’s instincts razor-focused. Her pulse spiked for a brief, sharp second, but years of surviving under Elaine’s hostile roof had taught her one vital skill: absolute control over her emotional reactions. She didn't freeze, panic, or look around frantically. Instead, she adjusted her posture, holding the cardboard box firmly in her arms, her head held high and her expression settling into a cool, unshakeable calm.The brass door handle turned with a soft, metallic click.The heavy door swung open, revealing a tall, well-dressed man standing in the doorway. He held a crystal tumbler half-filled with sparkling water, dressed impeccably in a dark, tailored suit jacket. He had been casually strolling down the West Wing under the guise of admiring the estate's classic architecture, his sharp eyes searching for any vulnerability, loose financial record, or valu
Blinded Love Chapter 45: The West Wing Sanctuary
The West Wing corridor was bathed in a muted, golden light that filtered through the high arched windows, casting long shadows across the patterned carpet. It was always quieter on this side of the estate. A stark contrast to the sharp, marble-and-glass excess of the central living quarters.Collin walked beside Avery, his footsteps heavy and measured. As they reached the door to her old bedroom, he hesitated, his hand resting on the brass handle for a brief second before pushing it open."I asked the staff to leave everything untouched," Collin said softly, stepping into the room ahead of her. "I... I couldn't bring myself to have it cleared out."Avery stepped across the threshold, her eyes slowly taking in the room. Dust motes danced in the quiet beams of sunlight. The room was modest, preserved like a time capsule from her teenage years. Soft-colored curtains, a neat wooden desk, shelves lined with old literature, and stacked drawing pads filled the space. It was the room where sh
Blinded Love Chapter 44: The Shadow over Greenwich
The day has arrived. Avery nervously breathes out a breath she kept in for too long.Sitting in the plush leather backseat of the sleek, tinted Maybach parked just outside the Kingsley estate, Avery adjusted her soft cashmere sweater. Her hands were cold, her fingers lightly trembling as she stared down at her lap. For days, she had prepared herself for this exact moment. Mentally rehearsing her steps, reminding herself why she needed to step back into the house that had brought her so much pain. Yet, as the engine hummed softly beneath them, the sheer reality of returning to the Vance mansion weighed heavily on her chest.Sensory memory was a cruel thing. She could already smell the suffocating mix of Elaine’s heavy perfume, hear the sharp, echoing click of heels on the cold marble floor, and feel the cold, dismissive glares that had defined her youth."Avery."Damien’s low, resonant voice broke through the suffocating fog of her thoughts.She turned her head to meet his gaze. Damien
Blinded Love Chapter 43: Echoes and Open Wounds
A week had slipped by quietly.At the sprawling Kingsley estate, sunlight flooded through the floor-to-ceiling windows. While Damien spent the day managing high-stakes corporate acquisitions at the office, Avery kept herself busy at home. Rather than acting like a spoiled mistress of the house, she rolled up her sleeves to help the househelp with a deep spring cleaning. Clearing out dusty corners and reorganizing the rooms gave her a much-needed sense of grounded normalcy.After removing the last of the clutter from the second-floor lounge, Avery wiped her hands, her eyes lingering on her phone resting on the counter.Despite telling Collin weeks ago that she wanted nothing to do with him, especially after he shamefully begged Damien for funds during that infamous dinner with Elaine, a quiet yet undeniable pull tugged at her heart. She took a deep breath, dialed her father’s private number, and brought the phone to her ear.Over at Vance Enterprises, Collin sat at his desk, reviewing
Blinded Love Chapter 42: Tactical Minds and Tilted Crowns
The crystal chandelier in the Vance dining room cast a sharp, brilliant glare over the long mahogany table. Silverware clinked against fine china in a quiet, rhythmically tense atmosphere.Collin sat at the head of the table, his posture straight, though his eyes carried the quiet weight of his recent visit to Sienna’s preserved room. The emotional storm inside him had settled into a cool, subdued composure. He was playing it cool, but his mind was miles away from his current family."So, Collin," Elaine purred, casually cutting into her filet mignon, her eyes glinting with calculating interest. "How are things at Vance Enterprises? You were so stressed earlier."Collin lifted his glass, taking a deliberate sip of scotch before meeting her gaze. "The company is under control now, Elaine. I am simply making more mindful business decisions moving forward."Elaine froze mid-bite, a subtle flash of surprise darting across her features. Mindful business decisions? Since when does Collin ma
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