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Chapter 53: The Hidden Secrets
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Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 53: The Hidden Secrets
Aria's POV The next morning, the cafe was filled with the pleasant aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries. Mila, Lucy and Joy sat around the table with me as their laughter filled the space. “Really?” Mila burst out laughing. “I wish I could have seen the old woman's face yesterday.”Joy covered her mouth, trying to suppress another laugh. “No wonder the whole company was buzzing with gossip.” “And everyone was praising Isabella,” Lucy added. Their voices faded into the background. I stared down at my untouched cup of coffee. I couldn't hear them properly anymore. All I could think of was the chaos that happened last night: the gunshots, David, and a lot of questions running through my mind. What is the connection between Isabella and the Boss? Why is he so interested in her? And who is this David? And…I recalled the strange man I met the day I was trying to escape to the airport. The way he extended his gloved hand, offering it to me like a dark invitation. “Isabella
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Aria's POV “Mr Sterling, can we talk for a minute?”Alexander paused halfway across the living room and glanced over his shoulder.“No… I…” His brows drew together as he turned toward me. “I mean… I thought I heard you calling me Alex.”Alex? Oh.“Yes,” I quickly nodded. “I was trying to call you Alexander, but I got confused for a moment. I don't know what happened. I just… shortened your name by mistake. I'm sorry.”His expression barely changed, but I caught the disappointment that flickered across his face. It was subtle. Almost as if he'd been hoping my answer would be different. Why would he think that in the first place?“I’ll leave you two," Mila announced. She gave me a curious look before heading toward her room. Williams had already gone to the guesthouse to freshen up, while the remaining maids had retired for the night. Within seconds, only Alexander and I remained in the spacious living room, surrounded by an uncomfortable silence.The soft glow from the lights spread
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 51: Alex…
Alexander's POV “Mr Sterling, please... It's not their fault. It was my decision.”“And that your decision of yours will keep putting other people into trouble.”“I couldn't think straight. The only thought I had was to save you.”“Then is this how to save me? By being captured.”“But I still saved myself. Didn't you see how I taught that guy a lesson?" “There is no point talking to you.”The vehicles arrived as Franco and the rest came down."Sir..." “Let's go home, Aria.”I wasn't in the mood to talk to them. “Sir, we're sorry; we tried our best to stop Mrs Sterling, but she was so determined to meet you.”“Did I ask you anything?” “No sir.” They lowered their heads. “We'll settle this at home; let's go. It is no longer safe here.” Williams climbed into one of the vehicles with the guards, while I opened the passenger door of another vehicle for
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Alexander's POV Williams and I moved through the building, keeping low as bullets struck the walls around us. We fired at anyone who crossed our path. My heart hammered against my ribs, not because of the gunfight. Because Aria was here, and she was dangerously close to David. He was the last man I wanted anywhere near her.We finally reached the upper level, and I heard a familiar voice.“Stop right there!”My feet stopped. I looked ahead. Aria stood in the middle with her hands raised. While David was aiming the gun at her. I clenched my fist as my blood ran cold. He stared at her as if the rest of the world had disappeared. I knew that look. And now the woman he believed was dead was standing in front of him. He knew she was alive and trying all his best to get her. He wanted to see for himself if she's truly her. He lowered his gun and opened his arms. He was going to touch her. Never.
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Aria's POV Everything happened at once. I ducked just as another gunshot rang through the air. My heart pounded so much that I could hear it in my ears.“Mrs Sterling, move.” One of the men took my arm and pulled me away.“But Alexander…”“We don't have time. We need to get you out of here.”BANG!Another gunshot exploded somewhere behind us. The sound seemed to come from inside the building. And Alexander was still in there. I had no idea whether he was safe or not.“Come on! Let's go,” another guard shouted as he moved in front of me, using his body as a shield while the others surrounded me. “Keep your head down, Mrs Sterling.”I obeyed, crouching slightly as they hurried me away from the building. Every instinct screamed at me to turn around, but the guards kept pushing me forward. “Keep moving!” The lead guard ordered. The sand beneath my slippers was rough and uneven; th
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 48: Get Down!
Aria's POV The drive home was quiet. Mila sat beside me, occasionally glancing in my direction while working on her laptop. “I heard about what happened today,” she said without looking up. “Don't let that woman get to you.”“She's the last person I'm going to think about.” I watched through the windscreen.“So what's really bothering you?”I hesitated before answering. “It's Mr Sterling.”Her fingers stopped moving across the keyboard as she looked up. “What about him? Did he shout at you for accepting Mrs Grey's invitation?”“Not that. I haven't heard from him since last night.”“Are you worried about him?”“No.” I immediately shook my head. “Never.”“Hmmm.” Mila nodded her head.“I think he might be busy,” I added quickly. “I'm sure he'll come tonight.”“And what if he does? The both of you will start an argument again. Besides, why did you accept her invitation in the first place? According to the rumours I heard, that old woman never liked Isabella. I wonder what she will do t
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