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Chapter 5

Author: Aleatha Romig
last update publish date: 2025-06-26 22:20:45
When I first graduated from NYU, I played the game. I worked for the man. I applied for legitimate jobs in big glass buildings. I wore the best suit I could afford and perfected my pitch. I knew the recession was hitting everyone hard, but I refused to give up. I knew the sacrifices that my parents
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  • Deception   Chapter 126

    CharliSignature crimson flowed upward from the starched white collar of his shirt as Alton Fitzgerald stopped midstep and turned my direction. "It appears as though the prodigal daughter has returned."I didn't stop walking until I was right before him. "I want to see her.""You'll have to understa

  • Deception   Chapter 125

    "Alex," she asked as we neared Savannah, "have you heard of Mongolia Woods?""No.""It's a private facility west of Savannah that specializes in rehab for alcohol and drug addiction.""What? Are you serious? My mother is going to dry out?""Does she drink?""Yes, but not...well, it's never been a pr

  • Deception   Chapter 124

    "Of course you do.""I-I'm not sure if Alton...I don't know about staying at the manor. If Nox..." I'd never had a man stay with me in Savannah. I'd never had one who I wanted to have stay with me. All I knew was that if my mother was ill, the choice would be up to Alton, and I doubted he'd be as ac

  • Deception   Chapter 123

    CharliI stared in disbelief at the screen of my phone. I may have doubted that Chelsea had really been the one to send the text had it not been for the one line: does texting count? That was definitely Chelsea, the one to find the loophole in every agreement.I couldn't think about why she knew wha

  • Deception   Chapter 122

    He sat back on the edge of the bed with his back toward me.I crawled close and draped my arms over his broad shoulders, burying my cheek against his back."The coroner said that it happens," Nox said. His voice now filled with defeat. "He said she was probably having abdominal pain and that was why

  • Deception   Chapter 121

    Releasing his cheeks, I kissed one, and wrapped my arms around his chest with my head lying on his torso. I wanted to comfort him and be close. I wanted to support my strong boyfriend as he finally freed some of his shadows.Nox sighed and returned his arm to my shoulders as his words vibrated from

  • Deception   Chapter 87

    "It bothers you to say parents, doesn't it?" Nox asked.I nodded again."You said you loved her like you should have loved...your mother?"I lowered my lids. "I do love my mother. But I've hurt her." I shook my head. "I've never meant to cause her pain, but she's been nonetheless hurt because of me.

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  • Deception   Chapter 84

    Charli“Charli?”The sound of my name resonated through my dreams, pulling me from my slumber as a warm touch skirted my back, tracing my spine before resting on my shoulder. The connection created a lifeline back to reality. It was one I hadn’t realized I needed or even wanted. For so long I’d pret

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  • Deception   Chapter 79

    I knew that Nox had implied that he felt a responsibility in Jocelyn's death, but never had he said he'd hurt her. My heart refused to allow that possibility to linger in my thoughts. I took a deep breath. My complicated man wasn't ready to tell me more, and as curious as I was, I respected his priv

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  • Deception   Chapter 82

    All that Stephen and I could decipher was that they were looking at the structure of Montague Corporation.Even after digging, we weren’t able to pinpoint any specific modifications that were made as a result of the meeting. Most of the documents pertaining to Montague Corporation were held by the b

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