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Crack in the Foundation

Author: Amyoga
last update publish date: 2025-12-26 18:46:05

“Dad, you said it was urgent,” Vivienne said as she took her seat. “What’s going on?”

“Yes, dear,” Mrs. Carter added calmly. Her eyes shifted to Jessica. “Miss Jessica, please give us a moment. We’d like some privacy.”

“Of course, ma’am,” Jessica replied politely before stepping out and closing the door behind her.

The room fell into a brief, uncomfortable silence.

Mr. Carter cleared his throat. “Girls, we have a situation on our hands.”

Aria leaned back slightly. “What kind of situation, Dad?”
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  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The pains

    Hours later, after she had cried until there were no tears left, Aria finally decided to go home.By the time she drove into the Cross Mansion, her body felt completely drained.She remained inside the car for several seconds, staring blankly through the windshield.She didn't want to move.She didn't want to think.She didn't even want to feel.But eventually, she forced herself to open the door.Her legs felt weak as she stepped out of the car. She steadied herself against the vehicle for a moment before slowly making her way inside.The moment she entered the mansion, she noticed something strange.It was quiet.Too quiet.Aria frowned slightly.Then she heard a familiar voice."Aria?"She looked up.Grandma Eleanor was sitting in the living room, calmly reading a magazine.For a second, Aria simply stood there.Seeing Grandma made something inside her ache."Grandma..." she managed to say.Eleanor immediately lowered the magazine."My goodness, where have you been?"Aria forced a

  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The wrong plate

    8:15 A.M. — Cross MansionMorning sunlight streamed through the large windows of the Cross Mansion, filling the dining room with a warm golden glow.Aria stood quietly in the kitchen, staring down at the plate in front of her.Mashed potatoes.It looked completely ordinary.That was what made her stomach twist.Her fingers tightened around the edge of the counter.For several seconds, she simply stared at it.She could still hear Selene's voice in her head.Don't forget your task.Aria swallowed hard.She didn't want to do this.She didn't want to hurt Damian.But the recording...The threats...Prison...Everything was closing in around her.She slowly carried the plate to the dining table.Damian was already seated, scrolling through his phone.He looked up when she approached.“You made breakfast?”Aria forced a smile.“Yes.”Damian smiled back.“You didn't have to.”“I wanted to.”She placed the plate in front of him.Mashed potatoes with a few other sides arranged neatly beside i

  • Married Twice, Loved Once     The Final Threat

    11:15 A.M. – Still At Walter Group HeadquartersThe room fell silent.Aria looked at Lucas, her eyes fixed on the phone in Selene's hand.Her heart sank."Yo... you recorded our conversation?"Her voice trembled."How could you?"Lucas immediately shook his head."No."He pointed toward Selene."She did."Selene smiled proudly."Well, Aria...""You are not the only one who wants revenge."She let out a quiet laugh."I want revenge too."Aria stared at her."What are you talking about?"Selene stepped closer."I've been waiting for this moment for a long time."She folded her arms across her chest."And now...""I finally have something that can destroy you."Aria's expression changed."What do you want?"Selene smiled."Simple.""You do exactly what I tell you."Aria looked at Lucas."Is this your idea?"Lucas raised both hands."Don't look at me.""This is Selene's game."Selene laughed."Exactly."She reached into her handbag.For a moment, Aria didn't understand what she was doing.

  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The Story That Doesn't Add Up

    10:15 A.M. – Federal Investigation OfficeRichard Carter sat across from the investigators with his back straight and his expression carefully composed.He looked nothing like a man who had been arrested the night before.His shirt was perfectly pressed.His silver watch rested neatly against his wrist.Even his hair was carefully combed.He looked calm.Untouchable.As though the room belonged to him.Across the table, two federal investigators sat with a thick file between them.One of them slowly opened it."Mr. Carter, let's begin with something simple."Richard leaned back."Go ahead.""How did Carter Group come into existence?"Richard didn't hesitate."I built it."The investigator raised an eyebrow."Built it?""Yes.""From what?""Capital. Business connections. Investments.""And where did that capital come from?"Richard's expression hardened slightly."My personal investments.""Your personal investments?""Yes."The investigator flipped through several documents."That's i

  • Married Twice, Loved Once    No one can have you

    9:10 A.M. – Cross MansionAria barely slept.The events of the past few days had become a blur of betrayal, fear, and regret.Richard had been arrested.Sophia was dead.Ethan had disappeared.And Lucas...Lucas was becoming someone she no longer recognized.She sat at the edge of the bed, staring at her phone.For several minutes, she hesitated.Then she opened her messages.Her fingers moved across the screen.Aria: I need to see you.She stared at the message before pressing send.The reply came less than a minute later.Lucas: Come to my office.Aria's eyes narrowed.No questions.No hesitation.Almost as if he'd been expecting her.She locked her phone."Fine.""If you want to play this game...""I'll play."---10:00 A.M. – Walter Group HeadquartersThe elevator doors opened.Aria stepped into the executive floor.Her expression was calm, but beneath it, anger burned fiercely.Lucas's personal assistant immediately stood."Good morning, Miss Carter.""He's expecting me.""Yes, m

  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The Arrest

    Two days later8:10 P.M. – Carter MansionRichard Carter was lying comfortably in his bedroom, one hand resting behind his head as he stared at the ceiling.For the first time that day, the house was quiet.Too quiet.He had spent the entire evening thinking about Aria.Her words kept replaying in his mind.I was never home to begin with.Richard's jaw tightened.That ungrateful girl.After everything he had done for her...He closed his eyes.Then—Bang!A loud sound echoed from downstairs.Richard's eyes snapped open.Another voice followed.Deep.Authoritative."Nobody leaves the premises."Richard immediately sat up."What the hell?"He heard hurried footsteps approaching his bedroom.The door flew open.Elizabeth stood there, breathing heavily."Richard!"He frowned."What happened?"Her face was pale."The police are here."Richard stared at her."What?""They're downstairs."She swallowed."Richard... there are several officers."His expression hardened."The police?"He slowly

  • Married Twice, Loved Once    My Birthright

    The next morning.Lucas Walter’s private office.The room smelled faintly of espresso and leather. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the city, sunlight spilling in, but the mood inside was anything but bright.Lucas stood by the window, arms crossed.Daniel Pete sat casually on the edge of the de

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  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The mother's instinct

    6:00 PM. St. Nicholas Hospital.The sun was setting, casting long, bruised shadows across the hospital room.Aria walked down the hallway, her heels clicking softly on the linoleum. She had changed out of her boardroom attire into a soft, cream-colored cardigan and jeans—the costume of the concerne

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  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The lockout

    9:30 AM. St. Nicholas Hospital.Aria walked into the fourth-floor wing with purpose. She was dressed for battle in a blood-red blazer and wide-leg trousers, her hair slicked back into a flawless, severe ponytail.She reached the nurses' station, ready to breezily sign in and march to Room 4.But as

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  • Married Twice, Loved Once    The fragmented mind

    2:15 PM. St. Nicholas Hospital, ICU.The rhythmic whoosh-click of the ventilator was the only sound in the dimly lit room.Aria locked the door behind her with a soft click. She moved with the efficiency of an assassin, placing her Chanel purse on the chair and retrieving the vial of muscle relaxan

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