Chapter 85: Missing Without a TraceAria’s POV“Why isn't he calling me?” I am wondering why he isn't calling me. It's been a week, at this time he must have told me something.“Where are you, Mr. Flint?” I mumbled while walking in my room. Did he find out about something? I need to know. Last week he told me that he would report to me once he found the whole evidence of my parents’ death. He told me he would call me, even gave me the time, but it's already been five hours. He never missed a call or called me late.I stared at my phone, hoping he would call. Moments later, my phone rang. I answered it immediately without even looking at who the caller was.“Hello, Mr. Flint. You made me anxious. I’ve been waiting for your call,” I immediately spoke. But the line was quiet.“Is this Ariana Greyson?” It appeared as a woman's voice. I checked the caller, and it was an unknown number. How did she know my name? Where did she get this number? This number is for my important transactions onl
Chapter 84: The Truth She Must Never KnowDianne’s POVI've been dreaming of a great life for my family. But everything's ruined because of that bitch. I thought it’s easy to handle someone like her.Years had past, I planned to marry a wealthy man. Someone who has business, someone who can buy me whatever I want. Who can give me a luxurious life that I've been dreaming of for many years.I grew up with a poor family. My father left us and my mom is working at the club. She also makes money by spending the night with different men. That's how our lives went for how many years.I grew up doing the same, just to earn a fucking dollar. I was too young when mom trained me for that kind of job. At night I am working, letting various men touch me, do whatever they want to do with me. After that, they will pay me a large amount of money. Until mom died, she overdosed on drugs. It turned out her customer wanted her to use it after paying money.I didn't know what to do that day, I was left. I
Chapter 83: Dangerous WhispersAria’s POVIt happened again. I just let him engulf me. When I was a kid back then, I promised myself that I'd only give myself to someone I would marry. But now, I hate to admit it, but Lucian’s touch was different. I don’t know what. I can't understand.“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this important event! Let's call on Mr. Ong for his message.”Lucian and I attended this party. Everyone is wearing their best dress. These luxurious events are for high, influential, powerful people only.“As we announced in the invitation letter, we will be choosing the best dresses for men and women,” Mr. Ong announced.Everyone murmured, proud of their outfit for tonight.Lucian wore a suit and tie. It looks elegant, simple, yet the way he carried his outfit tonight is so impactful. Among these guests here, his good looks and charisma are really standing out.While I’m wearing the dress he picked. It's elegant, sophisticated, and shows my curved partner with rich je
Chapter 82: Consequences of CuriosityAria’s POV“You're always making excuses. Just admit that you followed me, Aria. Stop being stubborn,” he said, his jaw clenching as he looked at me.“Fine! I followed you. I escaped from the guards.” I crossed my arms, looking at him. “It's not my fault that I could sneak easily. That's pretty bad for them.”“How many times do I have to tell you that you're not allowed to go out without the guards?!” he shouted.I rolled my eyes. I know. He always reminds me of it, and I’m tired of those words!“I was just confused! I got curious when I saw you and the guy with blood on his hands,” I told him the truth. That’s the reason why I followed him, and even right now, I’m still curious about what happened in that place. What was he doing there with the armed men?“That's none of your business! You should stop following me or your life would be in danger! Do you understand?” His eyes were piercing as he looked at me. He’s really serious right now, but I d
Chapter 81: Caught in the CrossfireAria’s POVI was too curious, at the same time worried about Lucian. The guards don't want to let me out. They are guarding the gate and the door.What happened to that man? Why do his hands have blood? They were also panicking. That's the first time I saw Lucian panicking.In a desperate moment, I sneaked to the backdoor. Carefully walking while hiding. I can't let them notice me.“I heard that a sabotage happened,” I immediately entered the room when I heard footsteps coming in my direction. I peeked through the door and noticed two guards talking.“We already knew who exactly did that sabotage.” They were walking. I even heard the address they were talking about. Maybe Lucian was there.I need to know what he is hiding from me.I ran towards the door without hesitation as I found no one guarding it. Running out of breath, I finally arrived at the highway. I immediately called out a taxi.“You have to take me to this place. I need to go there imme
Chapter 80: Shadows from the PastAria’s POV“News for today, a prisoner escaped from prison during the inmate clash. The prisoners are identified as Hino Zar, Leban Doe, and Kairo Balzac. The police are currently looking for them—”My hands were shaking while watching the news. His picture was shown and I knew exactly it was him. My stepbrother escaped from prison.I bit my lower lip, anxious. Thinking of any possibility that he would come back and get revenge. I should be careful. Their family knows how to play dirty games. I am the reason why he was sent to jail—exposing his criminal activities.“What’s wrong?” Lucian, half-naked, placed a glass of juice on the table and sat beside me. My eyes were stuck on the screen.What if he searches for me? He once tried to kill me. This is not happening.“What the fuck?” I heard his loud cursing as his gaze shifted to the screen, watching the news. This only happened today. That bastard always finds a way to escape from prison.“Lucian, what