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NO HELP FROM DARIUS

작가: Ifeoma Abah
last update 게시일: 2026-07-02 22:29:09

CHAPTER 8: NO HELP FROM DARIUS

ZARA:

The phone’s shrill ring cut through the heavy, suffocating silence of the suite like a blade. I was still reeling, my heart hammering against my ribs, humiliated by the way Darius had turned to stone the moment I’d kissed him. I felt like a fool for thinking that just because he served me dinner and poured me a glass of wine, he was into me.

“I'm sorry,” I said, pulling away from him.

My hand shook as I pulled my phone from my bag. The screen lit up, displ
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    ZARA:I followed Darius up the wide, beautifully lit staircase and down the long hallway on the second floor. When he finally reached a heavy, dark wood door and pushed it open, stepping inside his master suite, my breath completely caught in my throat.The room was massive, endlessly spacious, and lavishly furnished in every possible way. A king-sized bed sat in the middle against a velvet backdrop, massive floor-to-ceiling glass windows looked out over the private estate gardens, and the whole place felt like a luxury penthouse suite.I was totally awed. But then again, this wasn't actually the first time I was stepping into a room occupied by Darius. I remembered his hotel suites—they were always super high-end and lavishly furnished too. But none of those temporary hotel rooms even came close to comparing to the sheer luxury of the sight right before my eyes.Still, I didn't let myself get too carried away by the fancy interior design. The second I stepped across the threshold, I

  • HE CHEATED, I MATED WITH HIS UNCLE    SHE'S YOUR NEW MOM

    ZARA:When I looked up at Darius with flushed cheeks and whispered that he should take me somewhere private so I could take care of him, calling him Daddy, I knew deep down that I was clearly being heavily influenced by all that alcohol.​Darius didn't ignore me this time. Instead, a slow, dark smile spread across his face. He made me stand up from his lap, then got up right beside me. He reached out, taking my hand firmly in his as I staggered slightly on my heels, and led me out of the plush resort lounge straight toward where his black SUV was parked outside.​The second we stepped into the cool night air, his personal driver quickly hopped out of the front seat and opened the back door for us. I climbed in first, and Darius slid right in after me, pulling the door shut.​As the powerful engine roared to life and the car smoothly pulled away from the curb, Darius shifted closer. He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me in tight and making me lean my head comfortably right against h

  • HE CHEATED, I MATED WITH HIS UNCLE    AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

    Zara:My eyes burned with unshed tears as I whispered, "Back in your hotel suite that very first night we met, I received that devastating call telling me my father had been arrested and accused of treason. When I tried to beg you for help, you wouldn't even hear me out. Instead, you ordered me out of your suite. It has been half a month since my father was unjustly thrown into a cell—even though he has a failing heart—and you haven't brought it up once, or tried to help him."Silence fell over our booth. I expected him to snap at me, or brush me off again.Instead, Darius just heaved a long, heavy sigh, looking down at his glass before meeting my gaze."I didn't want to tell you yet," Darius said quietly, his voice losing its edge. "But since you're sitting here pouring out all your grievances, I might as well tell you the truth: I've actually been working on your father's case for more than a week now."My jaw dropped. I stared at him, completely frozen."Two days ago," Darius conti

  • HE CHEATED, I MATED WITH HIS UNCLE    YOU DON'T SEE ME

    ZARA:I waited outside the front of the convention building for just a few minutes, clutching my glittering trophy, when a sleek, jet-black SUV pulled smoothly to a curb right in front of me.The back window rolled down slowly, and behold, it was Darius himself sitting inside. He gave me a quick, sharp nod, gesturing with his head for me to get in.I didn't hesitate for even a second. I needed a ride anyway, and I definitely wasn't going to turn down an invitation from the Supreme Alpha. I quickly hurried over, pulled open the door, and slid into the spacious backseat right beside Darius.The driver smoothly pulled back into traffic, and Darius turned his head to look at me. "Congratulations on winning that contest, Zara."I offered a small, appreciative smile. One for calling me Zara instead of Miss Ravencrest. And for congratulating me. "Thanks."Then, a sudden thought popped into my head, and I paused, narrowing my eyes at him. "Wait... did you influence their decision to give me t

  • HE CHEATED, I MATED WITH HIS UNCLE    REJECTING THE LIFE CHANGING OFFERS

    ZARA:Darius was flanked by a panel of the most powerful, influential CEOs and business moguls in the fashion industry. And he commanded the entire room with his intense, magnetic presence. Standing there looking at him, I could hardly believe this was the same man I had literally scolded twice just two days ago. Back in the hotel suite, he had looked almost ordinary, standing there staring at my naked body in the bathroom with that heavy, undeniable bulge straining against his trousers.Right now? He was a completely different person. He looked breathtakingly handsome and terrifyingly powerful in a tailored charcoal-grey suit, sitting back lazily and glaring at absolutely nothing at all.And, as expected, he ignored me when I walked in, acting like he didn't even know who I was or had never met me before.I quickly snapped myself out of it, blinking rapidly and shaking my head. Focus, Zara, I scolded myself internally. You aren't here to gawk at your arrogant boss. You're here for yo

  • HE CHEATED, I MATED WITH HIS UNCLE    WINNING THE TROPHY

    ZARA:​I turned my head, glaring straight at a pale, shaking Serena. "Because Serena is not the designer. She stole this design directly from me."​The room instantly erupted into loud, chaotic murmurs and gasps from the wealthy audience.​Serena shrieked, pointing a shaking finger at me. "She's lying! That's a total lie! Just because this crazy girl stood up here and delivered a memorized speech doesn't mean she's the designer! Some people are just good at faking analyses!"​"Am I?" I challenged calmly. I turned back to the moderator. "If you look closely at the digital blueprint displayed on the screen right now, hidden inside the lower bezel engraving of the main gemstone, there is a secret micro-signature. My initials, Z.R., intertwined with a tiny crescent moon."​The technicians at the back immediately zoomed the giant screen in on the exact spot I mentioned, and clear as day, my hidden signature appeared for the entire room to see.​Murmurs of shock rippled through the crowd ag

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