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Ripples And Hills Chapter 79.
Ashley. Monday, July 20th. Next Day. “For the last time, officer, I need to make a phone call.” I snap, my voice cracking with frustration. I've been here since Saturday night. No one has spared me any glance. The smug faced man across from me only raises a brow, a slow, mocking smile tugging at his lips. “And what makes you think you get to give orders here, Miss Hills?” He sneers. “This ain’t your gilded ballroom. You’re in my domain now.” I flinch. He’s right and I hate that he is. Here, he’s the one in control. And I’m just trapped. So I soften. “Look, officer… I need to make a call. My family, my friends, they’ll be worried sick. Please…” My voice breaks into a desperate cry. His gaze dances with mischief. Then he rises, boots echoing as he crosses the room. “First of all, I’m Detective Dean.” His voice is sharp, clipped. “Second, we can play this game all day, sweet cheeks. But you need to tell me how that weapon and necklace ended up in your late sister’s room the day
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Pier. “Tell me, Alexa. Why didn’t you say it when I asked what happened between you and Hulio, that you two had dated? That you’d fallen in love with him?” I demand. She turns to me slowly, blinking like I’ve slapped her. “Dated?” She echoes, then lets out a brittle laugh. “We never dated, Pier. Don’t be ridiculous.” She turns away again, still chuckling to herself, and it pisses me off. I stride over and grab her arm, turning her to face me. “Really, Alexa? You're just gonna deny it again when Helia himself told me you fell in love with Hulio?” I flare. Her eyes narrow. Her brows pull tight. “Do you know how fucking humiliated I felt when Helia confessed my girlfriend once had a love affair with his brother and I had no fucking clue?” She jerks away from me instantly. “You selfish prick,” she snaps, her voice a whip. “Already playing victim over a situation that never even existed.” I stare at her, thrown. This isn’t how I thought this would go. “I never dated Hulio, Pier
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Pier.Sunday, July 19. Next day...Morning.Seated at the hospital beside Alexa, I just watch her. Her eyes haven’t moved from the ICU door. Not once. Hulio’s been in there since they wheeled him in from the OR last night. Lower spine surgery. Braces fitted. Stabilization. Six months minimum for recovery, the doctor informed us.Six months.And that’s if he doesn’t lose his mind first before then. I remember the surgeon’s tone, neutral, practiced. I remember Helia and their mother staring at the floor like it had swallowed their souls. And Alexa, she sobbed through it all. Wordless, breathless sobs. Her body curled into mine, soaking my blood stained shirt in tears. Now she just sits, hollow-eyed, lips pale, hands clenched.She didn’t sleep. Didn’t blink.Didn’t breathe properly. Didn’t let go of what happened.And I can’t forget either. Can’t erase the image of her bolting after him last night. That look in her eyes. I’d followed her out of the ballroom, my chest burning with every
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Desiree Ripples. “Hulio… Hulio…” I call after him as he storms out of the ballroom. I chase after him, ignoring the stares from the guests, my heels clicking furiously against the marble floor. But he’s too fast. By the time I reach the main doors, he’s gone. My heart sinks. Panic claws up my spine. My breath shortens, gasping in shallow bursts. I turn around. Fury lights my steps as I march back into the ballroom. I don’t care about the scandal or the whispers. I want to find the one person I trusted to be more than just a brother to Hulio. I expected him to be his shield. His friend. Instead, he was part of this. Without hesitation, I walk up to Helia and slap him. Hard. The sound cracks like thunder. Gasps erupt around the ballroom, but I don’t flinch. “How dare you, Helia?” I hiss, my voice shaking with disgust. “How could both of you stoop so low? Dating the same girl, and at the same time? It’s revolting.” His head is still turned from the slap, jaw tight. “Mum..” He
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Hulio. My eyes see no one but Ashley tonight. My goal is to get her away from men like my brother and Richo Kendo. She’s across the ballroom beside Helia, wide-eyed, staring directly at me. My legs cross to her before I can stop them. I’m going to make her mine tonight. When Mum and I arrived minutes ago, I caught Ashley mid-argument with Helia. They didn’t see me. I stood in the crowd, watching them, rage bubbling under my skin, even though I couldn’t hear a word they argued about. Familiar faces swarmed around Mum and me, business partners blabbering about profit margins and trade offers. All I could think about was her. I was scrambling for the perfect opportunity to propose. I needed it to be public, undeniable by the world. Something she couldn’t walk away from. She looked too beautiful tonight in that sea-green dress. Elegant. Expensive in those emeralds on her neck and ears. Then Elviira took the stage. That was it. The moment I’d been waiting for. The universe handing me
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Alexa (Prudence) Pier stands there, simply staring. And I do the same. He isn’t alone. Beside him are my cousins, Eveliina and Jon. Jace, Eveliina’s husband, is with them too. Their laughter cuts short, their steps falter the moment they lay eyes on me and Pier, caught in a silent exchange. Then I see Aunt Anniika and Uncle Brian glide quietly into the ballroom. Oblivious to the current scene. Just like that, the whole family is here. “Do you know her, Pier?” Eveliina asks, her gaze swinging between the two of us. My throat tightens. I silently pray he doesn’t say my real name. Not before Grandma does. Pier doesn’t look away from me as he answers, voice steady. “Yes, Eve. This is my girlfriend. The one I’ve been telling you both about.” I blink, stunned by the confession. “Well, lookie here…” Jace steps forward with a grin, extending a hand. “The mystery woman who brought my friend to his knees.” He’s warm. Enthusiastic. The exact opposite of Eveliina’s frigid reception. Jon
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