LOGINLittle bit farther from the hospital, i noticed him walking towards a black luxury suv. no, the black SUV pulled beside him, and a man in a black suit and nose mask came outside, bowed to him, and entered. My heart raced as I watched the scene unfolding before me. The man in the black suit, the luxury SUV, the subtle gesture of bowing. It was all so out of place, so unexpected. Who was Zeke, really?Curiosity piqued, I decided to take a few cautious steps closer to get a better look. But I was careful not to get too close, knowing I could be easily spotted in the dimly lit surroundings.i quickly ran and boarded a taxi but luckily i found a taxi dropping someone off. when it was out of sight.I hopped into the taxi, my heart pounding in my chest. I quickly uttered my request to the driver, my eyes still fixed on the black SUV in the distance."Hey, I need you to follow that black SUV, the big one that's leaving the hospital parking lot. Can you do that?" I asked, my voice low and urg
Dad turned to Zeke, assessing him from head to toe. The way Dad looked at Zeke was uncertain. Then he inquired, fiddling with the corner of his suit jacket. "And why are you here when you should be with your team, ensuring the safety and protection of all the invited guests, including Vivian?"My throat went dry; none of them realized i had tensed up at their unknown reunion. If dad knew that the man standing in front of him was his sworn enemy and that I had been interacting with him, I would be in a big mess, and he would quickly force me to marry one of his old, ugly, perverted friends."Oh, yeah, dad, he probably saw me alone here and did his job. "He asked me to go to where Vivian was," I defended fiercely, my heart racing.Dad tried to believe; he wasn't sure about my response, but he doesn't know how to twist my words. His gaze lingered on him for a while, trying to determine whether he was really a member of the army assigned to him for protection. He nodded and said, "Very w
My father cleared his throat, clearly caught off guard by the question. He tried to maintain his composure but I could see the annoyance in his eyes. “She’s…around here somewhere,” he said vaguely.I could sense the tension in his tone and the irritation that I was being mentioned. It was as if he preferred to pretend I didn't exist, or at least hoped that the spotlight would remain solely on my sister.“Are you sure? We barely see her." The reporter chuckled professionally and went on. "I guess she's having her time to put it all together, not after the..."I know he was referring to me losing the case, and Zeke, not being locked up in prison because of my mistake.I clenched my fists, my anger ris
HaileyI was certain it was him, but I couldn't pinpoint or confirm. Zeke, in an army uniform, his face partially hidden by a mask, gripping my arm tightly and putting me away from the crowd. His familiar cologne filled my nostrils, and the intensity of his gaze sent a shiver down my spine.I followed his gaze as he looked towards my father and sister, then back at me. There was something possessive about his touch, as if he were claiming me. I tried to pull away from his grip, but he held on tightly, his fingers digging into my arm.I felt a mix of fear and disbelief coursing through me. What was he doing here? And why was he dressed like this?“Let go of me,” I hissed through clenched teeth, trying to sound defiant despite
HaileyI spent the next hour getting ready, going through the motions of showering, doing my hair and makeup, and putting on a presentable dress. I tried to push aside my anger and focus on the event ahead.As I looked at myself in the mirror, I couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness. This was Vivian's big night, and I was expected to show up and smile and applaud her achievements, even though she said no problem belittling me at every opportunity.But I knew I had no choice. Family obligations and societal expectations dictated my attendance, and I couldn't escape the fact that my sister was the golden child, the perfect daughter and twin. I was the black sheep, the one who could never measure up in my Father’s eyes.My phone
Hailey"you have to leave now." I whispered in panic. the footsteps were heading towards the direction of my room. and again, my eyes widened. The items were in my room, which would be suspicious if Vivian or my father saw them.I whispered,, "Stay in here; don't leave unless you want to die." I gritted my teeth and did not wait for his response. I walked out of my closet and quickly went to the items for which he had bid on my behalf.I collected them all and placed them in the compartment of my walk-in closet where I keep my confidential items. Where no one can gain access without a key. And the key was a personalized one.I could still hear Zeke's breathing in there. It was clear that the the man was playing games with me. He always did the things I'd taught him not to do, which was so annoying.I can't believe I let him hide in my room when I was supposed to throw him out in one way or another.A knock appeared at my door.I took a deep breath, counted for ten seconds, and walked
Chapter 10"I'm sorry, attorney-miss. You are being detained for lying to the police and breaking into private property. To avoid having your words used against you, please keep them to yourself.”My eyes flew open, wide with shock. Heat flooded my cheeks, a mix of shame and anger. What the hell is
"I mean, she looks so damn lovely and fucking hot in that stupid bed. I never expected to have the mayor's daughter in my bed." A powerful voice woke me up from my deep sleep. My head couldn't quit hammering, and my eyes were still whirling, albeit much better than before. "Hmmm..." I murmured a
HaileyIf someone had told me that I would be driving to a bar just to have drinks—despite having numerous kinds at home—I would never have believed it. But here I am, one of the renowned young attorneys in the city, driving her ass to a bar.“Omg! Is this some sort of dream?” my childhood friend,
I shuddered at his words. He had already done enough harms to me, what else was more to come? The rose slid down the curve of my neck like a blade dipped in velvet. Its thorns grazed close enough to make me flinch, though Zeke’s hand never stop. “Get out. You don’t belong here.” I hissed breat







