LOGIN“Where did you go?” He questioned, not bothering to adjust his unbuttoned shirt. I had run away but here I was coming to apologize for my actions. “You think you can come and go as you please?” His fingers pressed against my cheeks, firm but not painful, forcing me to meet his gaze. “No, I—I,” I stammered, but before I could finish, his lips almost grazing mine, he interrupted, his tone ice-cold. “You will go home this instant,” he spoke, his face dark. “And you'll stay there till I get back,” he barked out his orders, his eyes boring into mine. “Who do you think you are to order me around,” I thought to respond but my lips wouldn’t make a sound. I didn't fight back. I couldn’t. Without another word, I turned and walked away, his gaze searing into my back. ~~~~~~~~~~ After a steamy night with a sexy stranger, Elena finds out she is pregnant. She is sent abroad to study by her father. Unknown to her, when she comes back five years later her father arranged for her to marry Damien Landon, the illegitimate son of a powerful family. Feeling caged in a loveless marriage and finding out her husband has another woman, Elena decided to run away but the past she ran away from followed after her. Things get complicated when she meets her Ex Cornell Grey, who has now become a charming billionaire. He set his sights again on Elena, trying to win her back. Torn between the two powerful men asking for her back and haunted by secrets of her past, Elena must navigate love, betrayal, and the cost of a marriage built on lies.
View MoreCHAPTER 113The Portrait ElenaSeeing someone you thought you knew quite well in an unfamiliar setting could be quite…troubling.“Damien?” The word spilled out of my lips in shock as I stared at him, so many thoughts running through my head.What was he doing here?Why did Jane call him Lucas?How does she know him by that name?Was he really her godson?“Elena…” he breathed, looking surprised himself. “You're the one she told me about…” his eyes moved over to Jane like he was putting the pieces of the puzzle together, except I was clueless about what was going on.“Do you know each other?” Jane spoke up after a minute of stunned silence had passed, glancing at Damien and me.Or should I call him Lucas now?“We do.” Damien cleared his throat, tugging at the top of his shirt. “It's uh…complicated.”“Why don't you uncomplicate it for us?” I prompted, smiling sweetly.“Okay, first things first…” Jane murmured, crouching down to face Lily who was still hiding beh
CHAPTER 112The Meetup…Some weeks later…Elena I spent a few seconds staring at the mirror mounted above my dressing table while I played with the necklace resting between my cleavage, looking at my reflection.It's been a long few weeks if I'm being honest, with Lily's surgery and her recovery, spending so much time bouncing between the hospital and work so I could keep the clients satisfied and the company running smoothly. Then also dealing with the fear of losing your daughter and rekindling an emotional connection with Damien.Yeah, Damien…I never thought that would go the way it did but honestly, he's the best person to go through a crisis with.He's patient, calm, supportive, and loving in the right moments.He never let me feel like I was asking too much or needed too much attention in certain aspects, and just like that, my anger melted and what took its place was compassion and slowly, feelings of deeper affection.Which was why I was able to tell him
CHAPTER 111An Accident?! (2)ElenaAfter breaking down in front of my car, somehow I managed to pick myself up and drive down to the hospital, with Cornell trailing behind me.When I was struggling to deal with the news of Lily being in the hospital, he rushed over to me, trying to figure out what had happened and in a weak moment, I gave in and told him.He waited until I felt better and was about to drive out to tell me that he was tagging along.I vehemently refused but he simply jogged over to his own car and followed behind me.I wanted to argue even more but I just let it slide. Even now, I'm barely holding it together.I stopped in front of the receptionist desk to get information about my daughter and once I had it, I moved down the hallway, searching for her room.It turns out that she was on the second floor but just as I was about to step in, a nurse showed up to block my path. “I'm sorry, you can't go in there.” She politely informed me.“That's
CHAPTER 110An Accident?!Elena It was just supposed to be a quilt pop in, just for me to grab some office documents and step out but sadly, I ran into someone.“Elena!” Cornell's voice ran out from the opposite direction as soon as I stepped out of my car.My head whipped to the side, so many emotions running through me, the least of all surprise.Deep down, I knew I was bound to see or run into him sooner or later.I just wasn't prepared.Ever since I heard him and Sophie talking at that cafe, I've been avoiding him.He has sent me dozens of text messages, dropped notes at my office stating that he wants to see me but I usually have my assistant deflect him.Whenever he comes by the house, I simply pretend like there's no one home.Honestly, I wasn't ready to face him as I didn't know how to react or even look at him.It's funny how in just a moment, your entire perception of someone can change.“There you are.” He breathed, his eyes greedily roving over my












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