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CHAPTER 10: UNSPOKEN WORDS
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Entangled Affair CHAPTER 11: A FORCED GETAWAY
Ava looked at Damien as though he had developed an extra head.“I should do what?”“Join me,” Damien reiterated, his tone consistent as ever. “This weekend. A business retreat. I need you there.”She crossed her arms. "And what would possibly motivate me to endure that?"Damien exhaled deeply, grasping the bridge of his nose as though he already wished he hadn’t mentioned it."Just remember—we’re engaged, alright?Ava scowled. “Fake-engaged.”“Yes, and we need to make it look real.”She let out a short laugh, pacing the length of the living room. “This is insane. You ignored me for days, and now suddenly, you want me to play doting fiancée at some billionaire retreat?”He breathed out, his patience wearing thin. "It's an event of great prominence." Investors, board members, and competitors—everyone will be observing. "If you fail to appear, it will prompt inquiries."Ava ceased her pacing, squinting her eyes at him. “And if I do?”His gaze locked onto hers, sharp and unwavering. “Then
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The city lights looked different after the island.They blinked back at Ava from the car window like distant stars—cold, detached, and far too bright. The drive back from the private airstrip had been mostly silent, yet the silence had been comfortable but not awkward. Damien focused on the road, and Ava was wrapped in her thoughts. She hadn’t expected the retreat to shake her this much. Or him.But something had shifted.It was in how he opened the car door for her without a word, in the comfortable silence between them that had lost its awkwardness, and in the way she noticed him glancing at her from the corner of his eye—as if he was still attempting to understand her, as though he wasn't entirely confident in himself anymore.And darn it, she despised how greatly it influenced herWhen they arrived back at the penthouse, the familiarity should’ve been comforting. Instead, it felt… altered. Like she was returning to a place she no longer fit into in the same way.Ava stopped in the
Last Updated : 2025-04-15Entangled Affair CHAPTER 13: JEALOUSY’S GRIP
The city silhouette shone beneath a rich purple twilight sky, the final traces of sunset vanishing over the horizon like a dissolving bruise. The buzz of life reentered Ava’s existence the instant they returned from the retreat Yet something had changed—something intangible and unspoken.Ava noticed it in the smallest of ways.Damien wasn’t just Damien anymore.Gone was the purely transactional coldness. In its place were small flickers of something deeper. Warmer. Almost… affectionate. Not that either of them dared acknowledge it. Not allowed.Their retreat had cracked open something raw between them. Being stranded had forced vulnerability where there used to be walls. But now, back in the real world, Ava wasn’t sure what to make of the shift.Damien remained exasperatingly inscrutable, still shrouded in his typical facade of cool detachment. Yet occasionally, she would notice him gazing at her when he believed she was unaware. His gaze was softer. Lingering. And it did things to he
Last Updated : 2025-04-16Entangled Affair CHAPTER 14: WHAT ARE WE?
Ava sat quietly at the kitchen island, her mind racing with silent ideas, her fingers casually following the rim of her coffee mug. A tempest of bewilderment and desire was sparked inside her by Damien's passionate kiss at the exhibition, which stuck to her memory like a haunting melody. She felt confused and uneasy as a jumble of feelings, including rage, love, and frustration, twisted together. However, Damien had turned inside, his quiet a barrier she was unable to break through.However, Ava knew she couldn't allow silence to prevail. She had to confront the storm.In his study, she found Damien, buried in papers, looking calmly detached. But the tension in his posture showed the conflict simmering behind his composed exterior."Damien," she muttered.He looked up, a flash of panic briefly obvious in his eyes before they were obscured by his usual lack of attention."Ava. Why have you come here?Leaning against the door as though to brace herself, Ava shut it behind her. "The kiss
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From her position near the expansive window, Ava watched the city lights twinkle like celestial bodies in the distance. The restaurant fight with Damien continued to haunt her as she felt the persistent pain of their disagreement. Ava lost herself in her work as she tried to find comfort through the predictable flow of her daily tasks while believing that constant activity would heal the deep sadness inside her.But Damien had a way of showing up. Not always physically—though sometimes that too—but in the little things: in the scent of coffee brewed just how she liked it, waiting for her in the kitchen even when he wasn't home; the lingering glances when their paths crossed at home, eyes filled with a thousand things he never said.Ava attempted to ignore it. She aimed to remain emotionally indifferent to maintain the appearance of a relationship based on practicality and mutual benefits. However, with every moment they shared, each unexpressed feeling, every subtle gesture, every occ
Last Updated : 2025-04-18Entangled Affair CHAPTER 16:THE MORNING AFTER
The early rays of dawn quietly trickled through the delicate drapes of the penthouse, lighting the space in a warm golden tint. Ava moved, slowly becoming more conscious of the warmth all about her. Her cheek on Damien's chest. Damien's heart pounded firmly against her cheek, and his arm clasped her securely, as if he feared to release her even while asleepShe remained in that position for some time, absorbed in a feeling of safety she hadn't felt in ages. His calm, soothing heartbeat implied that all could be wellLast night flooded back in bright recollections: the cautious caresses, the soft whispers exchanged in the shadows, and the barriers they had ultimately allowed to collapse. It hadn’t just been about passion. It had felt like something deeper—something that came from the heart, not just the body. Like their souls had finally met without pretense.She shifted slightly, her eyes tracing the shape of Damien’s face. In slumber, he appeared so changed—gentle, nearly serene. She
Last Updated : 2025-04-19Entangled Affair CHAPTER 17:RUNNING AWAY
After Ava walked away from Damien’s penthouse, her world became a blur of tangled emotions. A constant heaviness clung to her, sorrow wrapping itself around her heart like a second skin. Beneath the sadness simmered quiet anger—frustration that sometimes felt directionless. But above all, there was the aching hollowness, a void that slowly crept into her soul and refused to leave.She began getting up earlier than normal, consistently before the city’s rhythm. As the streets remained in deep sleep, Ava would quietly step into the crisp morning air, making her way to her studio. As she entered, the recognizable aroma of turpentine and unpainted canvas felt grounding to her—similar to an anchor. It was in that place, enveloped by paint and quiet, that she toiled tirelessly. Her art became louder, rawer, pulsing with emotion. Every brushstroke carried a piece of her she didn’t have the strength to speak aloud.Izzy noticed the shift almost immediately. She began checking in more often, d
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The soft murmur of dialogue filled the vast area of the Maxwell Art Gallery, blending with the sounds of clinking glasses and the delicate tunes of nearby string instruments. Lights highlighted the shining marble floors, highlighting masterpieces that decorated the bright white walls—each a reflection of the artist's spiritDamien positioned himself at the doorway, his tall figure clad in a tailored coat, as his gaze scanned the room with a focus that revealed his typically composed demeanor. He hadn't intended to arrive late—hadn't even thought of attending at all. But something—instinct, maybe, or regret—had dragged him from his office straight here the moment he learned about the exhibition. Ava’s exhibition.Upon his arrival, the aroma of wet paint and old timber surrounded him. The area was a balanced fusion of contemporary minimalism and timeless allure, enabling Ava's pieces to capture complete focus. Visitors strolled with wine glasses in hand, stopping to appreciate the artwo
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Entangled Affair CHAPTER 32: THE PROPOSAL
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Ava arranged herself beside the window, observing the city outside as the morning sunlight flooded the penthouse, enveloping the living room in a gentle radiance. The landscape, once representative of her struggles and uncertainties, now appeared as a clear route ahead.A month had passed since the press conference, a month since she had ultimately emerged into the light and faced the shadows of her past. The world was different now, and she was too. She felt it profoundly inside her, this subtle transformation, this new phase unfolding before herHer phone vibrated on the coffee table interrupting her daydream. She grabbed it and noticed a message from Damien“Are you ready for today?”Her lips curled into a smile as she typed back:“More than ready.”They had been through so much together so many battles fought in the shadows but now, they were stepping into the light as a couple. For the first time, Ava didn’t feel afraid. Not of the world and not of what it would think of them.Da
Entangled Affair CHAPTER 31: THE PRICE OF TRUTH
The headlines had been relentless over the past week, whispering Ava's secrets like daggers cloaked in curiosityHer father’s abandonment—something she had buried deep—was being exhumed, piece by piece, by the one man that has made her life a living hell these past weeks.Julian.He had escalated his manipulation, weaving her vulnerability into the media narrative in veiled, malicious ways. The press was eating it up. His carefully placed whispers were turning into front-page sensations. Ava’s past—the one she had worked so hard to bury—was now dangling on the edge of exposure.Her hand hovered over her phone, the screen still lit with the last message.“Meet me. Tonight. No more running.”She had known it was only a matter of time. She couldn’t hide anymore—not from the public, not from Damien, and certainly not from herself. Her secrets were no longer safe. And if Julian wanted to use them against her, she would meet him head-on.And so, she went. Alone.Julian rested against the gl
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The city glittered below Julian’s office window, the skyline stretched like a crown of diamonds against the inky night. But he didn’t see it. His attention was consumed by a single, all-consuming objective. Ava Rossi. He had spent months digging into her past, and now the truth sat neatly in a thick manila file on his desk — a chronicle of secrets, abandonment, and the very pain she had fought so hard to conceal. Julian had always known people broke easier when their past was weaponized against them, and Ava was no exception. She would unravel. And Damien would follow. Julian didn’t plan to crush them in a single blow. That would be too easy. No, this needed to be slow. Calculated. The kind of pain that lingered. He started with seeds — small, almost invisible. A well-timed remark over drinks. A carefully constructed pause. “She’s guarded,” Julian said casually to Damien during a networking event, swirling his drink as though they were merely chatting. “Given everything she’s bee
Entangled Affair CHAPTER 28: UNSEEN SCARS
The rain commenced once more, a continuous, unyielding drumming on the windows that reflected the thumping in Ava’s heart.The turmoil inside her was just as powerful, swirling with numerous feelings she could no longer hold backShe sat on the edge of the couch, her hands clasped tightly as she stared at the floor as if it might reveal the answers she couldn't find within herselfDamien was in the kitchen, pretending to give her some room, but Ava could feel the tension radiating from him He was anticipating. He waited for her to say something, to clarify the shadows he frequently noticed in her eyes.She was out of justifications. Depleted of power. The secret she had held so closely to her heart was smothering her, and if she didn't release it soon, she would surely sink in it.Gently, she raised her head.“Damien?” Her voice trembled, hardly rising above a murmur.He instantly turned with his expression easing as soon as he noticed the tears welling in her eyes. Silently, he walke
Entangled Affair CHAPTER 27: HIDDEN WOUNDS
The evening atmosphere was thick with the aroma of rain, indicating a storm nearing the city. Ava sat silently at the edge of her bed, as the soft lamp light created elongated shadows across the room. The silence was intense, pressing on her heart and turning each breath into a challenge.In her grasp, her phone shimmered gently, the notification on the display cutting through her delicate tranquilityI know your secret. Tell him, or I will.No name. No number she recognized. Only seven words, unsettling in their clarity, exact and ruthless. Initially, she believed it must be a kind of error. Perhaps a joke. Whoever sent it knew. They knew about her father. About the abandonment, the pain she had buried under years of practiced smiles and quiet strength.Her grip on the phone tightened. She wanted to believe it was nothing — a bluff. Maybe if she ignored it, the sender would give up.Yet anxiety had already infiltrated her, digging in deeply. She removed the message, her heart racing,
