Mag-log in"Strip" The words rang in my ear like a death sentence. I had the option to walk away but to save my lifeline, I swallowed my pride and obeyed the one man I swore I would never face again. Lucien Vaughn. My ruthless ex. “You betrayed me for money, didn’t you?” he asked coldly “Now, earn it” Cash rained over my trembling body, as if I was nothing more than his personal plaything. "Dance for me" ~~~~ Broken by her ex, Cynthia ran away with the man of her father's choice. Burying her past, she rebuilt her life from scratch until her ex returned, burning in the fire of revenge. He wants to ruin her, break her, and make her pay for the betrayal that turned him into a monster. But Cynthia is no longer the girl he once controlled. Even when desperation drags her to her knees, she refuses to bow. Her fire and defiance, only feed his obsession and reveal her deepest secret which changes everything... Now Lucien doesn’t just want her. He wants what she stole from him. She would die to protect it. He would kill to claim it.
view moreCynthia entered the home, and closed the door, cutting off the roar of the evening traffic outside. Cynthia stepped into the living room, kicking off her heels with an exhausted sigh. It had been a busy and tiring day at the corporate office. Her mind was still reeling with balance sheets, client meetings, and market expansions. But the moment she saw her family, the tension in her shoulders began to dissolve.The bright laughter of her children echoed down the hallway, accompanied by a deep, familiar chuckle that always made her heart skip a beat.Cynthia folded her arms to her chest and leaned against the doorframe with a soft smile playing on her lips at the sight before her. The living room was an absolute disaster of colorful blocks, plush toys, and scattered storybooks. Right in the middle of the chaos sat Lucien Vaughn, former ruthless billionaire heir and current independent logistics CEO, sprawled out on the rug.Aurora, now a bright and energetic seven-year-old, was carefu
Lucien took a slow, hesitant step towards Cynthia and Aurora. His eyes were hollow. He was broken, his knees wobbled with every step he took. Only they could provide him with the kind of calm he was looking for. But as he reached them, Cynthia took a small step back. His heart hammered against his ribs louder than it ever had. "Cynthia," he breathed out in a crackly voice. "Don't," Cynthia whispered, holding Aurora's hand tightly. "Lucien, please. Just stay there."She took another step back when all she wanted was to throw herself in his arms. Lucien froze in his tracks, his hands half-raised in the air, completely shattered by her reaction. "Wh- why?" He asked in a broken voice. Cynthia took a deep breath. "Adrian is still out there, Lucien." She said, her voice shivering, "What if he came for us again? I can't fight him" Aurora held her hand tightly. She can't see her mother crying. She has always seen her mother smiling and fighting everyone who tries to hurt her. "No! C
Third-Person POV Everyone's attention was on Lucien, waiting for Lucien to take his vow while his attention was fixed on Cynthia and Aurora. He just wanted to run down the aisle and take both of them in a big hug. Alister gestured for the priest to start with the ritual. The priest once again asked Lucien to take his vow. He parted his lips but then suddenly the door burst open and paparazzi came rushing in. The surroundings were filled with the frantic click of cameras and flashes. Alister, along with Sophia's father, stood up. Everyone became surprised because it was supposed to be a private wedding ceremony. "What is the meaning of this?!" Alister roared, "How could you enter here without permission? Stop taking pictures and get the hell out of here!" The guards moved to intercept the media, but before they could lay a hand, a heavy, authoritative voice echoed in the surroundings, which made everyone silent. "Leave them."Everyone froze and whispers died down. Alister’s hea
Lucien's POV My mother was safe, Cynthia had been discharged from the hospital but my heart was still out there, in the hands of a psychopath.My father watched me with calculating eyes. He was ready to hand over Aurora but he had already made his demand clear. He was waiting for me just to accept it. I inhaled a deep breath and announced."I’ll do it," I said, the words tasted like ash in my mouth. "I will marry Sophia. I will give you the alliance you want."Alister’s eyes lit up with satisfaction. His hand lifts to hold my shoulder but I step back. I don't want him to touch me anymore. I have already done enough to pay the debt of being a father. He hesitated for a second before masking it with a fake smile "I am proud of you son" he smiled wide "I knew you would do anything to protect this legacy.""I am not done yet!" I said sternly, my voice was void of any emotion. "I will marry Sophia, but only on one condition" "What?" He asked almost instantly. His eyebrows drew tog
"How about being a mistress?" For a second, my body froze. His lips moved to my ear, brushing its shell. "Hmm?" He pulled me more towards himself and a loud gasp escaped my throat. His body provided the slightest warmth in the middle of the rain. "I can't keep you in my house not as Aurora's mo
"Mumma" Suddenly, the soft, chirping, and excited voice of Aurora filled the air. Something snapped between us and both of us stepped back at the same time. "Mumma" Aurora chirped again as she ran down the stairs, towards me. My body almost gave up, seeing her. I collapsed on my knees an
Cynthia's POV “Where is Aurora?” I demanded.He was standing in front of me with his palms shoved in his pants' pocket. He looked amused as he tilted his head. “Your Aurora?” he repeated slowly, tasting the words. “You mean my daughter, Cynthia. The one you’ve been hiding in the shadows like a st
Cynthia’s POVI startled when the window howled outside pushing the doors of the window open. The curtains fluttered and cold air rushed into the room, carrying the scent of wet earth and thunderI leaned down and gently patted her back. “Shh… it’s okay, baby,” I whispered, brushing her hair away
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