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The Price of Ambition
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2025-03-22 00:12:51Aaron
I can’t believe what I’m about to do. My heart races inside my chest, a mix of excitement and nerves. But I won’t back down. I have a goal in mind, and I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it.
I arrive at the apartment Eric had indicated and stop in front of the number on the door. It takes me a moment before I ring the doorbell, my finger hesitating over the button. But soon I decided to go through with it. There’s no room for doubt now. I need to get this done as quickly as possible.
The door opens slowly, and Eric is there, a satisfied smile on his face, completely inappropriate for the moment. He gives me a nod and lets me in, closing the door behind me.
“I'm glad you made it. I thought y
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In the Name of Ambition   Unexpected Desire
RebeccaThe shock of Aaron’s revelation hits me like a cold wave, paralyzing me in place. Eric had already conveyed that information to me, but it felt like I was hearing it for the first time. The way Aaron spoke, his coldness in discussing the matter, deeply frightened me.I stood up abruptly, unable to remain so close to him. Aaron was a man whose determination was so intense that it sent chills down my spine. I realized my breathing was quickening, and my heart racing uncontrollably in my chest.I stared at Aaron with a mix of fear and distrust. He was the key to my freedom. The decision I made to accept this proposal seemed increasingly reckless, but refusing it wasn’t a wise option at that moment.At twenty, I was still a virgin, despite a
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-23In the Name of Ambition   Plan in Action
AaronRebecca is an intriguing mix of innocence and determination, and I wasn’t prepared to deal with that. Her expressive eyes hold me captive, and for a moment, I forget the reason we’re here. There’s a spark of something more, something I can’t define, but it makes me eager to discover it.This encounter was supposed to be just part of an important business deal, but the feelings she stirs in me can never be considered mechanical or impersonal when I touch my lips to hers and suck on her tongue with force and desire.Rebecca’s hands, which had been resting on my neck, now slide down my back. The touch is subtle, almost imperceptible, but it sends an electric current coursing through my body. It’s as if a spark has been ignited between us, a connection that goes be
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-23In the Name of Ambition   It's done!
RebeccaAs Aaron kissed me ardently and passionately, I tried my best to contain my anxiety, but after feeling his mouth on my breasts, I needed more. Much more.Talking about my inexperience would make Aaron back out of our deal, I did not doubt that. However, going ahead without revealing something so important would be a risk. But the uncertainty made me pull back when I was about to talk about my virginity.âNothingâ I lied, pulling his head towards mine and kissing him with all the desire I was feeling at that moment.I wanted to feel that tingling sensation all over my body again, my legs seeming uncontrollable, as well as the crazy desire to touch him all over his body. I had never felt anything like it before and the intensity of this desire was overwhelming. I wrapped my arms around his neck and when he pulled his mouth away from mine, looking at me with desire, I knew that this would be my first time and that I would never regret being with him, even if at the end of the d
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-26In the Name of Ambition   A Tormented Man
AaronAs I waited for Rebecca to come out of the bathroom, a mix of complex emotions overtook me. She was taking longer than usual, and I found myself wondering why I was still lying there as if waiting for her. I shook my head, mentally scolding myself. We werenât a couple, we didnât have that kind of connection. It was just an arrangement, a business deal between us. I got up from the bed as if it were on fire and started gathering my clothes scattered across the floor. I dressed hurriedly, not caring much about aesthetics. A growing unease took hold of me for giving in to the temptation to sleep with Rebecca even after I realized she was still a virgin. But what was done couldnât be undone. I just hoped that our one encounter had resulted in the conception of Leonel Baumanâs long-awaited heir. With my hand on the door handle, I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do next. Should I leave quietly while Rebecca is still in the bathroom? Or should I wait to say goodbye? It se
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-26In the Name of Ambition   The Beginning of a New Life
RebeccaI had been in the bathroom for quite a while, reflecting on everything that had happened. However, I couldn’t stay there forever, so I took a long shower to clear my mind, put on a fluffy robe, and finally went back to the bedroom. I still wasn’t sure how to proceed, but to my relief, Aaron was no longer there. A feeling told me he had already left the apartment.I took a deep breath, resigned to the situation. It was better this way, after all, we had made a clear agreement from the start. This wasn’t a relationship like the others. It was a business deal, a cold and calculated transaction. My part now was to hope that this one night would be enough to conceive Aaron’s much-desired heir.As I pondered what to do next, my phone rang. I checked the caller ID a
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-27In the Name of Ambition   Mysterious Woman*
AxelI felt tormented by memories of the first night in Santorini, but I couldn’t recall everything. The information I had about that night all came from other people. I went back to the same club every day I was in Santorini, but I never found the same woman with whom I had shared a passionate night. Not that I was capable of remembering her, but I was always alongside Fred, the only one who had seen her, so he could alert me to the girl's presence.Anton and I were back at the club that night, and he commented on the fact that I wasn't drinking."You're holding back today, huh?" Anton said, raising an eyebrow as he took a sip of his beer. "After the drinking spree on the first day,
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-27In the Name of Ambition   Desperate News
PietraThe morning started like any other. I woke up early, followed my usual routine, and dropped Isaque off at school before heading to the diner where I worked. The atmosphere was calm, with a few regular customers enjoying the end of the breakfast hour. Mirella, a frequent patron who always came in later due to her night shift, took her usual spot near the counter."Good morning, Pietra! How are you today?" Mirella asked with her warm smile as I prepared her coffee."Good morning, Mirella! I'm doing well, thank you. And you? How was your night at work?" I replied, trying to maintain a light demeanor despite the exhaustion I felt.Our conversation flowed naturally, as it did every day. But then my phone rang, interrupt
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-28In the Name of Ambition   Moral Dilemmas
PietraWhen the doorbell rang, my heart nearly stopped. I opened the door to find Mirella standing there, her expression serious but resolute.âWe need to talk,â she said, stepping inside.A chill ran down my spine as I followed her to the living room, where we sat down.âWhat Iâm about to propose isnât easy,â she began, looking directly into my eyes. âBut if youâre truly willing to do anything to get the money, this might work.âI held my breath, bracing myself for the proposal that could change our livesâfor better or worse. Mirella then revealed the truth she had so carefully kept hidden.âPietra, I work
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2025-03-28
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In the Name of Ambition   Postponing the Truth
AaronI asked for a divorce, and for a brief moment, I saw Paolla’s expression shift. It was as if every conflicting emotion passed across her face—surprise, anger, disbelief. I braced myself for an explosion, but her words shocked me even more."Divorce? You must be out of your mind, Aaron." Her voice was low and cold, almost like a challenge. She took a deep breath, adjusted her purse on her shoulder, and with a calculated movement, lifted her chin and added, "Actually, I’m the one who needs some time alone now—to forget the absurdity that just came out of my own husband’s mouth."I watched, stunned, as she prepared to leave as if this were just a trivial argument."Paolla, wait… we need to talk about this," I insisted, taking a step toward her. "Where a
In the Name of Ambition   Exhausted
AaronAxel sat across from me, the envelope containing the test results resting between us like an invisible barrier. Even though he had repeated countless times that the baby wasn’t his, seeing the negative result printed in black and white stirred something strange in my chest.Axel, always confident, studied my expression with a scrutinizing gaze, noticing my restrained reaction.I tried to hide what I was feeling, but it was difficult. Antonella, the girl who claimed to be pregnant with Axel’s child, was someone looking for fame and fortune. She had even admitted as much during the argument at Axel’s apartment on Saturday, as he had told me.But the truth was that, for a moment, while I had been holed up in the old bedroom of our grandparents’ mansion, the possibil
In the Name of Ambition   Facing the Consequences
RebeccaI couldn’t stop thinking about Aaron and the intense way he had appeared at the hospital. Still, with all these thoughts swirling inside me, I kept a calm facade. I knew the doctor would only discharge me if I appeared well enough, and being stuck in that place was already making me restless.But my mind kept drifting back to Aaron—and inevitably, to Eric. I was furious with him for the way he treated Aaron, almost as if he was determined to keep him away from me at any cost. At the same time, I knew the two of them were best friends and that, somehow, they had come to an understanding. It was best not to interfere. Deep down, I knew their conflict went far beyond what I could control. Still, it was unsettling to see Eric act that way.When he finally left me alone, promising to return in the morning, I felt a relief
In the Name of Ambition   True Feelings
AntonI arrived at Pietraâs house on Sunday afternoon, as we had planned, to finish watching the series we had started a few days earlier. Despite the simplicity of the plan, being with her in moments like these made everything feel easier, more complete. But I quickly noticed that Pietra was restless, uneasy, so unlike herself. Her eyes kept darting to the clock, her phone, anywhere but me. "Is everything okay?" I asked, trying to keep my tone casual. She glanced at me quickly, offering a brief smile that didnât reach her eyes. "Of course, everythingâs fine," she replied, but the hesitation in her voice made it clear that wasnât entirely true. I tried to figure out what might be bothering her. The first thing that came to mind was her sister. But Andressa was growing stronger every day, which was a relief to me, but even more so to Pietra. Three weeks had passed since the surgery, and her recovery was on track. Andressa still spent most of her time resting, and under strict medi
In the Name of Ambition   Plans at Risk
PaollaRage burned inside me. Eric had just told me about the latest events, and I could hardly believe what I was hearing. Aaron must have lost his mind. He was about to throw away everything we had built, our meticulously crafted planâall of it because of that dull, insipid girl, Rebecca.I felt a wave of heat rise through my body, exploding into a mixture of frustration and indignation. The image of Rebeccaâfragile and plainâdancing in Aaronâs mind was almost unbearable. And now, there was a chance she might lose the baby, the only practical purpose behind this whole mess. Without the baby, everything would fall apart, and I would not allow all our planning to be destroyed just like that. How could Aaron not see the risk of ruining both our futures over some whim?âThis is unacceptable!â I shouted, my fury spilling over.âPaolla, I need you to calm down,â he said, his voice low and controlled over the phone. âI just confronted Aaron. He stormed out of the room, furious, but you nee
In the Name of Ambition   Problems and More Problems
AaronI left the hospital feeling as if I were in a daze, unable to process what had just happened. Rebecca’s words still echoed in my mind—her cold determination to push me away… and Eric, with that almost satisfied smile, reinforcing everything I wanted to ignore.I got into the car, trying to calm my thoughts, but my hands trembled on the steering wheel. São Paulo’s traffic was slow, as always, but my mind was a storm of emotions. I passed through a series of red lights, barely registering where I was. Suddenly, I felt an impact and realized I had crashed into the back of the car in front of me.The driver quickly got out of his car, his face full of fury. He was already approaching, shouting something I could barely hear. My anger and frustration were so overwhelming that, instead of calming down, ever
In the Name of Ambition   Completely Defeated
AaronAt my words, I saw a subtle change in Rebecca’s face. Her eyes brightened, and she gave a soft smile, a shy but genuine gesture. It was as if a new life appeared in her expression, bringing a lightness that had seemed impossible just minutes before.“I didn’t expect you to show up here, Aaron,” she said, her voice soft and filled with emotion. “But I’m glad you’re here... I was so scared of losing our baby.”Her words hit me like a wave, filling me with a feeling I could barely describe. I took her hand, bringing it to my lips and placing a light kiss on it as if that was the only way to apologize for failing her.“Rebecca... I’m sorry for being such a huge idiot,” I whispered, the weight of everything I had done falling
In the Name of Ambition   Confused Feelings
AaronWhen I arrived at the hospital, I was trying to stay calm, but my heart was racing. I knew Rebecca was there, and I needed to see her. After finding out where she was admitted, I hurried in the direction indicated. But as I approached her room, a nurse intercepted me, blocking the entrance with a professional smile.“I’m sorry, sir, but the patient already has a companion. You’ll need permission to enter.”I took a deep breath, trying to process the information. I knew Eric was with her, but hearing that he was already by her side while I was stuck outside only made my anger grow. I could feel my blood boiling at the thought of him there, next to Rebecca, as if he were in control of everything.But I needed to keep
In the Name of Ambition   Confrontation at the Hospital
RebeccaThe nurse came into the room to let me know that my companion had arrived, and after saying goodbye to Anneliese and Pietra, I waited for Eric with a sense of unease. Lying in the hospital bed, trying to stay calm, I heard the door swing open abruptly. Eric walked in, and immediately, I felt a wave of tension. His face was filled with frustration, his eyes locked on me as if he were waiting for an explanation I didn’t know I owed. My heart raced, and my body stiffened automatically at the sight of his harsh expression.He didn’t waste any time.“How do you know Anneliese?” he asked, his voice laced with a harshness I hadn’t expected.I frowned, surprised by the question. The tension in the air was palpable,
