MasukHis eyes widened the moment he heard his name from my mouth. I smiled. This was what I wanted. This was what I got. He thought he could hide from me? What a delusion! Changing face and voice could protect him, but not from me!“How…” The words of truth escaped his mouth before he could stop himself.“How?” I chuckled. I could understand what was going through his mind. I didn’t feel the need to justify myself, but still I answered, “You really thought you could take over the role of a fifty-year-old man?”His eyes turned fierce, but I pressed him down with my index finger.I didn’t know it was you until I saw you today.“You…” His fists clenched.I nodded, “I have heard of Reynolds. I knew he was around fifty or so.”He glared at me.“So… The only justification remained that someone took over his identity.” I continued, “I still wasn’t sure it was you. But your reaction when I said your name was enough for me to know that you’re Nolan Rochefort yourself!”“I swear I didn’t know about
Raven Blackwood’s POV:That bastard was lucky. He was still hiding. It would only take two days at most to find him. And when I do, I would make him pay in the deadliest ways possible.Today, along with Niko, I was meeting the biggest trader in Greece, Reynolds. No one, even Nikos, knew his first name. Everyone called him by his last name, Reynolds.The meeting was set on the terrace of a famous hotel. One thing it had was a good scenic view. Second, it gave us good privacy.Jeremy had already done the security check, and only Nikos and I remained there to meet Reynolds. Due to the confidentiality of Reynolds, his men had asked Jeremy to stay behind. I watched them with a cold eye, but didn’t say anything.Reynolds arrived five minutes later. He looked young, way too young. I thought he would be a man in his fifties or so. But he was just a young boy who looked to be in his mid-teens. He had blonde grey hair, and a huge black sunglass had covered most of his face. He wore a white colo
“Elara told me about you and Robin,” I said slowly, keeping my tone as neutral as possible.His eyes turned cold instantly, and his hand paused in mid-air.My nails dug into my palm at his cold reaction. The air around me felt thick and suffocating. I wonder if I made a mistake by asking him about his? He didn’t answer for seconds, then minutes passed like that. I was about to say something, or change the topic, when he smiled. He smiled warmly, “It’s just how business competitors work, Val. You shouldn’t be concerned about such matters.”I shook my head to speak, but he continued, “And I have told Elara about it as well. But she wouldn’t listen to anything. So, I hope you can put some sense into her.”“Is that so?” I met his gaze calmly, though I felt a storm in my mind.“What else?” He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. “What’s going on with your life?” He asked, changing the topic back to me, “Where is your protective husband?”“He is out of the country,” I answered.“And he let
When we reached Stardust Resort, I saw it was empty. Too empty for anyone to be there. Was it closed today? I frowned and glanced at Eliot in question. “What’s going on? Is it closed today?”He shook his head with a smile, “No, Madam. Sir booked it for you.”I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Raven and his ways were always too much. For example, now what was needed was even to book the entire resort. I had already guards with me. Thinking of guards, don’t tell me he had also filled the perimeters with guards as well.I took my phone out and immediately sent him a message, “Why?”His reply came quickly in two seconds, like he was just waiting for my message. He had replied with only one word, “Convenience.”Taking a deep breath, I typed another message, “Don’t tell me there are more guards too!”One second passed before I got his reply: “Anything for my beautiful Wife.”Blush crept over my cheeks as I tried to remain normal. Raven didn’t flirt usually. When he did, it was present in his
But how could it be?It was a lot to take in. I glanced around. The people around us were drunk. With thoughts of Reign at the back of my head, I knew I had to leave quickly. But I couldn’t leave Elara behind here alone like that. I stood up with a firm decision, “I will find out about it.”“You would?” Her eyes brightened as she listened to my words.“I will,” I nodded. “To find quickly, we need to leave from here first.”“Okay,” She stood up instantly.I sighed. I thought it would be difficult to take her out of here, but thanks to heavens, she was convinced easily. Due to the alcohol effect, her body swayed lightly. I supported her body against mine as I got her out of the bar.Fifteen minutes later…When I arrived at home, I saw Eliot holding Reign in his hands, pacing back and forth in the hallway. “Is she awake?” I asked, walking towards him.“No, Madam. She was about to, but then I picked her up, which made her sleep again,” He answered.I nodded and took Reign from his arms. W
Valerie Thorne’s POV:Finally, I talked to him. Relief filled my heart the moment he was right in front of my eyes. We didn’t talk for long, but it was enough.I glanced at Reign, who was finally asleep after playing for hours.It was past midnight when my phone rang urgently with new messages. I frowned as I picked up my phone. I saw the screen and saw that it was the messages from Elara. I didn’t wait for another second before I opened her messages.Elara: I need help.Elara: It’s urgent.Elara: Babe, see the damn messages.Elara: Where are you, Val?Elara: Call me ASAP!Elara: Hello…Elara: I need to talk.Elara: There is an emergency.The more I read her message, the deeper my frown was. Immediately, I dialed her number. The bell had only rung for one second when she picked it up. Her voice came out even more urgent than it had on her message, “Val, where were you?”“Home?” I answered, trying to sound calm, though I wasn’t, “What’s wrong?”“I need your help,” She said.“What happe
Raven Blackwood’s POV:Something had changed.The way Valerie acted since morning, the way she was suddenly present in a way that it frightened me.Was this the pregnancy effect? I wondered?!Valerie woke up earlier than usual today. She sang happily in the kitchen as she prepared breakfast. This w
“This is…” As we walked inside, Valerie pointed at the villa. “My other villa,” I told her. I bought this villa when I married her, but I never got the chance yet to bring her here, until now. Valerie nodded and looked around. On each side of the entrance, I kept her favourite flowers, peonies a
I slowly turned around and saw that it was Rowan’s wife… Amara… Amara Moretti, walking towards me. Besides her was a little boy. He looked cute, like a little prince at first glance.I instinctively reached for my stomach. I wondered if my babe would look as cute as him. Amara Moretti looked at m
Valerie Thorne’s POV:Six weeks later…Raven had organised a dinner on his favourite cruise. It was grand, sleek and huge in size. He invited Axel, Rowan, Rowan’s wife, and Rowan’s child as well.On the surface, the night looked perfect. The ocean before my eyes was stretched endlessly, and the wav







