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In the Arms of the Older Brother

In the Arms of the Older Brother

Romance
last update最終更新日 : 2026-02-04
作家:  Hikikomoriたった今更新されました
言語: English
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概要

First-Person POV

Fast-Paced Plot

Contemporary

CEO

Secretary

Possessive

Betrayal

Office Relationship

Revenge

Ciara thought her relationship with Austin, her boyfriend of six years, had always been solid and full of love. But on the night before their wedding, she caught him and her young stepmother doing something unspeakable. The shock of the moment shattered her heart, yet she didn’t confront them. Rather, she found herself making out with Rowan, the older brother and sworn rival of Austin. The next day, she went through the ceremony confidently, only to humiliate her cheating fiancé by not saying ‘I do’ before leaving him at the altar. As a result, Ciara’s father got enraged and even dismissed her claim of her stepmother’s affair without a second thought. As if that wasn’t enough, she got kicked out of the company. With nowhere left to turn, she sought out Rowan and accepted his offer of an alliance, fueled by a desperate need for revenge against everyone who wronged her. Ciara knew exactly how dangerous Rowan could be. She was well aware of his obsession, his psychopathic behavior, and the risks that came with trusting a man like him. Still, vengeance was all she had left to her name. And if it meant making a deal with the devil and surrendering herself to his darkness, then she would do it, no matter the cost.

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1: Gut-wrenching Scene
CIARAI couldn’t sleep.The excitement and nervousness of knowing I was getting married tomorrow were too strong to even get a wink of sleep. I let out a sigh and shifted uncomfortably in my sheets, staring blankly at the ceiling as I tried my hardest to clear my head.Yet, sleep remained elusive.So, instead, I slipped out of bed and reached for the spare keycard to my hotel room. If I couldn’t get my thoughts to quiet down, maybe seeing Austin would help. I knew we weren’t supposed to see each other the night before the wedding because of that old superstition he oddly insisted on. But I couldn’t help it.The idea of tiptoeing down the hallway, keycard in hand, felt a lot more comforting than lying here, tangled in my own nerves.When I reached the right floor and found his room, I bit my lip, ready to press the doorbell. But even before my finger touched it, I noticed the door was open, causing my brows to knit together.I was pretty sure that most of the hotel doors were supposed t
last update最終更新日 : 2025-11-10
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2: A Two-for-one Deal
CIARAA chill ran down my spine, so sharp I instinctively clapped my hand over my ear as he straightened up, a smirk curling his lips. He looked pleased with himself, annoyingly so. My mouth couldn’t help but fall open as I felt the heat flooding into my cheeks, burning all the way down to my collarbone.He wasn’t joking; the intensity of his gaze made that clear. Just like that, I felt a faint, sinking feeling in my stomach, the kind you get right before a rollercoaster drops. And if I actually agreed to his crazy idea, I just knew it would put my life into a spiral of chaos.This man was downright unhinged; his obsessions ran deep, particularly his fixation on becoming the heir of Valentino Enterprises. He was the kind of person who would stop at nothing to achieve his desires, the sort who would bulldoze anyone daring enough to stand in his path.Yet, I was actually considering it. Despite everything I knew, part of me wanted to agree to his suggestion.“Just imagine how miserable
last update最終更新日 : 2025-11-10
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3: I Do Not
CIARA“Are you alright, miss?” the makeup artist asked, dabbing a brush along my cheekbone. “You look pale… Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep because you’re excited?”“That’s right,” I replied, nodding. It sounded easy, casual, but the truth was, I hadn’t slept because of excitement, but because the memory of Austin and Yuri’s betrayal gnawed at me until dawn.I’d honestly expected to break down as soon as I got back to my room last night. However, I’d just curled up around my pillow, clutching it tight, wishing I could squeeze the thoughts and ache out of my chest.Questions kept spinning through my head, repeating in circles. Was I not enough? Why did they do it? How could they even stomach it? But no matter how long I mulled over those questions, I couldn’t come up with any answers.Neither my father nor I had ever deserved this. We loved our partners with everything we had, nothing but honesty and pure hearts. So why? Why would Austin and Yuri do something so cruel, something so ug
last update最終更新日 : 2025-11-10
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4: Runaway Bride
CIARAI could hear the murmur behind me, the sound curling around the room, rising and rising as Austin reached for my hand. But before his fingers could brush mine, I drew away, quick and sure.“Babe, what’s wrong? Why are you acting like this?” His voice wavered, and I could see the panic flickering in his eyes, raw and real, as if he truly didn’t understand.It was amusing, but I didn’t answer right away. Instead, I averted my gaze, letting it drift past him to where my father and Yuri sat, both of them looking lost, bewildered. Austin’s parents wore the same confusion, and even the guests stared, exchanging glances sharp enough for me to wonder, just for a second, if they would all pin this on me—the villainess who ruined a wonderful wedding in front of everyone.“I’m ending things with you today.” I turned fully to Austin as I spoke, watching the color drain from his face, as if I’d reached inside him and switched something off. His mouth hung open, caught between protest and dis
last update最終更新日 : 2025-11-12
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5: Perfect Victim
CIARA“Knock it off!” I snapped, frowning as I pressed my palm flat against Rowan’s chest, but pushing him was like trying to move a wall. He didn’t so much as flinch.After a few more pathetic shoves, I gave up, my arms falling limp at my sides. I half-expected him to try something, honestly, but he just stayed where he was, looming, but never crossing the line.“Well, at least you stopped crying,” he said, finally getting off the bed. For a second, he just stood there, staring down at me like I was some kind of pathetic insect that was slowly dying.I just bit my lip and put an arm over my eyes, wishing I could disappear, or at least have someone by my side who was normal for once.“Do you know how pissed your father was? He kept apologizing to my father earlier.” Rowan’s words made me peek up at him, and I jerked upright. “You might be his only daughter, but what you did is definitely going to put your family in the spotlight… Not to mention your father is one of the most famous CEO
last update最終更新日 : 2026-01-01
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6: Offer of Alliance
CIARA“Fucking hell, I knew that woman was fake,” I muttered as I wiped away the tears stinging my eyes. It was almost surreal, the way Dad had just disregarded me. He’d never so much as raised his voice before, not even once, let alone hurt me. Yet now, in a single afternoon, it felt like I’d been erased.All because of Yuri.As soon as I stepped out of the gate, I froze when I saw the familiar car parked on the other side of the road. It was like it had been waiting just for me. For a second, I just stared, unsure if I was seeing things right. Then I walked over, knuckles rapping softly against the window. It just took a few seconds when Luis rolled it down.“Why are you still here?” I asked, trying to make sense of it. “Were you waiting for me the whole time?”“No, I went back to the hotel to get your stuff. Then I drove back because Sir Rowan told me to wait for you. He said you’d need a ride.” His words sent a chill up my arms, goosebumps rising instantly.“Shit, your boss is fre
last update最終更新日 : 2026-01-02
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7: Cutting Off Family
CIARA“Good morning, Ma’am Ciara.” The employees greeted me as I stepped through the entrance of the building. Their smiles were bright as always, but I could see the caution and curiosity flickering in their eyes.They likely already knew about my dramatic escape from the wedding yesterday. After all, it was hard to miss the way their gazes lingered on me, filled with unasked questions. Still, I pushed aside their stares and walked confidently until I reached my office door.Despite the turmoil that twisted inside me, I knew I had to focus on work. As the managing director of the company, I had always maintained a clear boundary between my personal life and my professional responsibilities, and this separation helped me keep everything running smoothly.Once I settled into my chair, I buried myself in paperwork, the stacks of documents becoming my refuge. I worked for hours without pausing, moving through tasks like a robot. It wasn’t until a sharp knock interrupted my rhythm that I f
last update最終更新日 : 2026-01-03
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8: Play This Game
CIARAI suppose desperation really does make a person reckless. The moment I said yes to Rowan, I found myself right back inside his house, just as I’d insisted over the phone, waiting for him to arrive. Rowan had initially wanted to meet in his office, to hammer out our arrangement in that neutral, professional space. But I’d refused, point-blank. Given the risks involved, I wanted to avoid any gossip or speculation swirling around us, especially when the scandal of my running away from my wedding was still fresh. The last thing I wanted was for people to assume that I was cheating with Rowan.So, instead, I’d told him I’d wait for him here. Now, with him and Luis both out, I sat alone on the couch, hands clenched together as I kept wondering if I was making the right decision—or if I’d just made the biggest mistake of my life.“Have this, ma’am.” Alicia appeared suddenly, carrying a small tray with a sandwich and a cup of chamomile tea.“Thank you,” I replied, managing a small smil
last update最終更新日 : 2026-01-05
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9: Seal the Deal
CIARA“So? Is this enough to convince you that I’m trustworthy? That I really do have plenty of evidence?” Rowan asked, but I didn’t answer. My eyes just locked onto his laptop screen as I sat in his study.It was all there—a whole folder, photos, and videos lined up in neat, damning rows. The sight of Yuri and Austin kissing made something cold twist in my stomach. Even just clicking through these files, knowing there was more, so much more, made me feel sick. Yet, I forced myself to keep going.Maybe if I saw enough, if I kept staring, my feelings for Austin would finally burn out and leave nothing behind.But the truth was, I still had feelings for him, even after all this. As much as I hated and denied it. After all, six years of loving someone doesn’t just disappear, no matter how furious you were.“You sure want to torment yourself. Is seeing one piece of evidence not enough?” Rowan’s voice broke the silence again. He was standing right next to me, close enough that I could feel
last update最終更新日 : 2026-01-07
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10: Ideal Distraction
CIARAFive days had slipped by since I ran away from my own wedding. Everything about that day was still clinging to me, as if I could still feel the lace of my dress on my skin. And ever since I got kicked out of the company, I’d barely moved from my apartment. I slept, I ate, I drank. Then I did it all over again.Both families managed to wipe away the videos and articles about the wedding, but that didn’t stop the whispers from spreading. My friends and cousins reached out on social media, checking in on me, but I couldn’t bring myself to respond. It wasn’t that I wanted to shut them out; I just couldn’t face the conversation.“I can’t keep wasting away like this,” I murmured to myself, the words barely escaping my lips. Then, I threw off the blanket, but instead of moving right away, I just…stayed.When I sorted through my thoughts, the only conclusion I came to was to get out, breathe some air, and let the world outside distract me. Maybe if I left my apartment, I could leave the
last update最終更新日 : 2026-02-03
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