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Chapter 18 : Torn between us
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Hired by my family Rival Chapter 18 : Torn between us
“Let’s go home,” Austin said quietly, his voice heavier than usual. “We’ve done enough these past few days. And I know this wasn’t what you signed up for. So please… don’t argue.”Rachel didn’t. She was too tired to speak, and too tangled in her thoughts to argue. She picked up her bag and walked beside him in silence.------Amanda stormed down the corridor of the company like a woman possessed. Her heels struck the polished tiles with angry precision. She had been walking aimlessly, pretending to check in on departments—but in truth, she was spiraling.Since the incident… Austin hadn’t called. Hadn’t looked at her twice.Her reflection in the mirror earlier had been flawless. Her outfit, deliberate. Her perfume, chosen for him.And yet—nothing.The girl. That sweet- so called cousin. She was always near him now. Hovering like a shadow he didn't want to shake off.Amanda clenched her jaw.She needed to do something. Something unforgettable. Something unmistakably annoying, flirtatiou
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“You’re not supposed to let her work so hard,” Daisy said firmly, arms crossed in the doorway of Austin’s room. Austin rubbed the back of his neck, exhausted. “We had a lot to do... and I’m really tired. Sorry, but I need to rest.” He dropped onto the bed with a sigh. “Goodnight.” Daisy left and she opened Rachel's door a little wider—only to find Rachel sitting on her bed. “Goodnight,” Daisy said, her voice clipped. Rachel blinked, barely turning. “Goodnight,” she replied softly. As Daisy disappeared down the hall, Rachel sat on the edge of her bed, heart pounding. So many lies.So many layers. Who among the Daniels family could she trust? No one. Not yet. Not until she had evidence. Not until she knew the truth behind her parents’ deaths. “I need to find something,” she whispered, trying to steady herself. She lay back, eyes tracing the cracks on the ceiling. But her mind refused rest. Eventually, sleep found her. --- Meanwhile… Tony sat alone in the
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The tension in the room lingered longer than the silence. Austin’s voice was different — deeper, heavier — as he worked on the document laid out on the table. “What was that about?” he asked without looking up. Rachel stood stiffly. “What do you mean?” He rose slowly, each step deliberate. His shoes struck the tiled floor with sharp finality, like he was carving the moment in stone. Then, without warning, his hand landed on her shoulder — firm and unrelenting. The world paused. Something about being that close to Austin stirred feelings Rachel didn’t want to name — feelings she wasn’t supposed to have. She turned to leave. But he didn’t let her. His grip tightened — not painful, but commanding. Possessive. “I’ve never seen you like this before,” he murmured. “I thought you didn’t care that I was marrying Amanda.” Rachel’s breath caught. “I never said I was fine with it. I just said… I wouldn’t stop you.” “Then what’s this?” He stepped closer. “I’m not worked up,” she said
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