Se connecterDane’S POV"The market value of…""Profit margins are shrinking…""We have to do something about it…"Their voices all blurred into a haze as I clutched tightly to my armrest. Sweat beading on my forehead, mind spiralling into something… something I couldn't place a finger on.I groaned, adjusting my tie, but nothing helped.Heat rose to my face in spurts, almost too hot for me to handle, then in the next minute, a sudden wave of ice rushed through me.Unbearable. Worsening by the hour.What the hell was this?"Sir, I believe that deal could destabilise the market and it'll be best to…" His lips moved, but the words remained mute.Fuck!I needed it to end. As soon as possible.I'd felt something different from the start of the day but assumed it might've been fatigue from the events of last night — the spoilt bastard causing problems and me making up for it with the important guests on his behalf.If I'd known he'd end up leaving a trail of huge mess for me to clean up after, I would
Last night was like a fever dream.I'd thought my wedding with Axel was at the peak of the worst that could happen to a bride, but yesterday proved me wrong.In the midst of everyone else and immediately after the marking ceremony was done, Axel left the altar. Naked.Sparing not even a single glance at his bride, who broke down in tears the moment he stepped out of frame.Not bothering about the dozens of voices calling out to him from the crowd. Not even his friends, who he had always spent his time with.None of them could bring him back to the hall.Fiona's tears flowed like a stream as she ran after her son, but not even her tears snapped him out of whatever the fuck was wrong with him.Donald and Eric remained in their seats, disappointment washed all across their faces while Dane's grin grew the widest.If I hadn't known how shrewd Charlotte was, I would have felt terribly sorry for her. Heck! I might have offered to sue her spouse on her behalf."Aurelia!""Huh?"I lifted my g
AXEL AND CHARLOTTE’S WEDDING.My heart lurched the moment I stepped out of the car, taking in the enormous crowd gathered at the hall and the numerous cameras capturing every detail in sight.I exhaled slowly, pressing my sweaty palm against my blue dress."You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen." Dane appeared beside me, his arm snaking around my waist as he whispered into my ear. "You're so perfect."I giggled at the warmth of his breath."Your Highness!" Within moments, the crowd noticed Dane and swarmed around him like moths to a flame.I tried to step aside but before I could, Dane took my hand firmly in his, squeezing softly with a smile on his face even as his attention remained on the men before him."Extend your greetings to my companion." His voice carried a quiet authority and the murmuring amongst the men settled immediately.Their gazes shifted to me. Some stared in awe, some in confusion, others in open admiration. But not one of them dared to look at me with any
Just as I finally thought I'd broken free from them, an abrasive voice scraped against my nerves."Aurelia!"I gritted my teeth, eyes shut. Heels striking harder against the concrete floor.But before I could get further, a firm hand gripped my arm."Aurelia." I opened my eyes to see Axel standing beside me. My gaze dropped to his hand and in an instant, he released his grip."Was it necessary?" He asked."What?""Doing all that in court. Did you really have to?"I scoffed. "You do know what it means to be a lawyer, don't you?"Axel exhaled, tucking his hands in his pockets. "There are other ways to handle things without humiliating Charlotte like that."I laughed. "You really think I'd go out of my way for some silly revenge against you?"His eyes narrowed. "What are you trying to say?""Axel…" I let out a deep sigh, frustration building. "I'm saying you all need to get off your high horses. You're of no significance to me."A throbbing ache settled in my temples as I pressed my fing
COURT DAYAfter months of back and forth with Charlotte and a series of unfortunate events, it was finally the day to meet in court, with Odette standing next to me as we both waited by the coffee machine.Her fingers tapped anxiously on the cup, legs trembling."Are you nervous?""Yes!" Her answer came quickly as she swallowed a mouthful of the hot drink, immediately regretting it as she stuck her tongue out in pain."You have absolutely nothing to worry about." I assured her, though deep down I knew that no matter what I said, the panic in her wouldn't subside until we walked out of that courtroom victorious.I understood and couldn't fault her for it."What if we don't win?" She asked, fear laced in her voice. "Charlotte won't stop until she ruins me.""Breathe, Odette." I reached out, steadying her. "Trust me."She nodded, despite the trembling in her body."We have everything we need. The evidence clearly proves that Charlotte stole from you and threatened you." I shrugged. "You'
For a few minutes I stood outside the office, breathing heavily. Knowing full well that the moment I stepped inside, I'd have to come face to face with Dominic and confess to everything.He'd be hurt.I'd promised never to keep anything from him after the last incident with Axel, yet had hidden one of the worst incidents our firm had ever had to go through.But I had no choice but to come clean — he already knew.Dane had wasted no time firing whoever had been the mole in his company and had found a way to sanction Amelia's company as well.He might not have been able to physically hurt Amelia right now, but the damage he'd done would take her company forever to recover from.The news had spread like wildfire, with everyone knowing only the brief version of the story Dane had chosen to give them. Unfortunately, that brief version was just enough for Dominic to piece things together.He was a smart man."Aurelia?" The door opened with Vivienne walking out of the office, a huge grin on
"Oh, I didn't realise you were on a call." Zoey's eyes widened, lips pursed as she approached my desk.She dropped the large bouquet of flowers that had covered her entire frame on my desk. And with a teasing wink, she walked out of the office. Shutting the door behind her slowly.Teasing.My gaze
My heart slammed against my ribs. Panic surged through me in intense waves.“Are you okay?” Rowan’s voice snapped my gaze away from Dane. I turned to look at his face, sweat forming on my lips as I struggled to feign composure.“Yeah” I nodded, frantically.“Huh!” Dominic exclaimed. “It’s Mr Davenp
Aurelia'S POV"Aurelia!" Zoey yelled, the moment her eyes fell on me.The office went silent like a graveyard. All eyes turned towards me.A door burst open. Dominic's.He walked out of his office; brows shooting up the moment he saw me."Why are you here?" The words fell from his lips like a scold
Dane'S POV"Aurelia!" I roared. My wolf growling within me.The tyres screeched on the road. I stormed out of the car. Vision blurred.My beast raged. I dug through the crushed metal."Aurelia!" Her breath was faint. Her lids fluttered. She groaned.Alive. Well.A few scratches. My eyes darkened. R







