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Chapter 120

Penulis: Blessed assurance
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Christine’s POV

I sat at my desk, the phone still clutched in my hand, even though the line had gone dead minutes ago. Mr. Vandross’s words still echoed in my head. “It’s likely Zane might clear his image soon.” My fingers tightened around, as if squeezing it could crush the warning away. Zane. Always Zane, slithering his way out of messes like the bastard he was. I could picture him now, smirking in that black car of his, already plotting his comeback. He’d charm the press, flash that infuriating smile, and poof his reputation would be spotless again. And where would that leave me? Scrambling, that’s where. Watching my hard-won investors slip back into his pocket.

No. I wasn’t going to let that happen. Not after everything he’d put me through. The threats, the manipulation, the way he’d dangled my adoption secret like a noose over my head. My chest tightened with a fresh wave of anger, hot. I dropped my phone, and pushed back from the desk just enough to steady myself. Act fast, Chri
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  • Second Chance At Rebirth: Beneath The Ashes   Chapter 126

    Christine’s POVI sat behind my desk in the corner office, The Harrington company headquarters, staring at the quarterly reports spread out before me. Numbers danced across the screen, no profits, no expansions on track too. My mind was elsewhere, replaying the chaos I’d unleashed at Grandfather’s mansion the night before. Lisa’s face when I dropped those photos… the feeling was priceless. And Grandfather’s hand clutching that damning image. It was all part of the plan I’d orchestrated.Shortly, a sharp knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts. My assistant, Linda, poked her head in, her brow furrowed. “Ma’am, Francis is here to see you. He says it’s urgent.”I leaned back in my chair, a faint smile tugging at my lips. Right on time. “Send him in.”Francis burst through the door moments later. His dark hair was slightly tousled, as if he’d run his hands through it one too many times, and his tie hung loose around his neck. In his hand, he clutched a thick envelope, the edges offic

  • Second Chance At Rebirth: Beneath The Ashes   Chapter 125

    Lisa’s POVThe moment I stepped through the front door of my grandfather’s mansion, a crash echoed from the inside, as if glass shattering against the stone. My heart lurched, and I froze, my car keys still dangling in my hand. Another crash followed, then a bellowing angry and frustrated yell that made goosebumps all over my body. Grandfather’s voice roared through the walls. “He thinks he can steal it! Steal my company! That ungrateful boy!”I dropped my purse as I hurried toward him. My mind raced at the thought of Christine. It had to be Christine, I know she’s responsible for grandfather’s anger.My jaw tightened at the thought of her smug face, her perfect composure that always made me uncomfortable.When I reached the study, the sight inside stopped me cold. Grandfather stood behind his mahogany desk, his face alarming red, veins bulging at his temples. His white hair was disheveled, sticking out in wild tufts as if he’d been yanking at it. Papers were strewn across the floor,

  • Second Chance At Rebirth: Beneath The Ashes   Chapter 124

    Francis’s POVSince Christine said she wouldn’t marry me, I’d been a wreck, the pain of her rejection burning in my chest. I couldn’t keep it inside any longer, so I called my parents and spilled everything. The words tumbled out as I told them how Christine had looked me in the eye and said no. I could still see her face, those eyes cutting through me like I was nothing. My parents were silent on the other end of the phone for a long moment, when they finally spoke.“She rejected you?” my mother said, her tone sharp, like she couldn’t fathom the idea. “After everything? After the promise our families made?” Her words carried that familiar edge of indignation, the one she used when she felt the world had wronged us. My father’s voice came next. “That girl’s got no sense of duty. But don’t you worry, Francis. There’s an agreement. If Christine breaks the marriage pact, Fredrick owes you something substantial to make up for it.” He paused, probably stroking his chin. “That ‘something’

  • Second Chance At Rebirth: Beneath The Ashes   Chapter 123

    Christine’s POVThe next day, the morning air was cold against my skin as I stepped out of the car. I didn’t go to the family’s company today. The thought of sitting in that suffocating office, under Grandfather’s cold gaze, made my skin crawl. Instead, I headed to Cristainternational, my tech company, the one place where I could breathe, where I’d build something that was mine. The sleek, modern building loomed ahead, its glass building catching the winter light. My reflection stared back at me, my eyes steady despite the storm brewing inside. I looked like a woman in control, and I needed to be.I’d made my decision. I was done with the family’s company. Done proving myself to people who’d never see me as anything. I’d said no to marrying Francis, that spineless leech, and I knew Grandfather would cast me out soon enough. The family’s company wasn’t crumbling yet, but it wasn’t succeeding yet. One more push, one catastrophic misstep, and it would collapse under its own weight. That

  • Second Chance At Rebirth: Beneath The Ashes   Chapter 122

    Lisa’s POVThe next day, it was winter. I pulled my coat tighter around me as I stood outside the towering glass building on grandfather’s mansion. The city buzzed around us, cars honking, pedestrians weaving through each other as I glanced at Francis, who stood beside me, his hands stuffed deep in his pockets. His jaw was tight, his eyes darting nervously toward the man standing a few feet away, the blackmailer. The man’s hoodie was pulled low, shadowing his face, but his posture was relaxed, almost cocky. I didn’t trust him, not one bit, but he was our weapon today, and I’d make sure he played his part.Francis, betraying his nerves. “He better not screw this up,” he muttered, cutting his eyes toward the blackmailer.The man caught Francis’s glance and smirked. “Relax, man. I’ve got this.” His voice was smooth. It made my skin crawl, but I needed him. We entered the building, the glass doors hissing shut behind us. The elevator ride to the top floor was silent, save for the soft di

  • Second Chance At Rebirth: Beneath The Ashes   Chapter 121

    Christine’s POVSuddenly, there were continuous notification sounds from my phone. I checked and realised it was a news notification from different news channels. I tap on the screen as I lean back in my leather chair.My coffee mug, still warm, rested in my hand, the bitter aroma of dark roast curling up to meet me. I took a slow sip, savoring the burn on my tongue as I scanned the headlines. HollywoodWhispers.net had a bolder take. “Is Zane Cade a Predator? Leaked Footage Sparks Outrage.” ScandalSheetOnline.com wasn’t far behind, its garish red banner screaming, “Zane’s Dark Secret: Actress Claims ‘He Laughed When I Cried.’” And then there was EmpowerHerNow.org, framing it as a rallying cry: “Adriana’s Story: A Call to End Abuse in Hollywood.”Twitter was a wildfire. Hashtags like #ZaneCadeExposed and #JusticeForAdriana trended globally, with thousands of users piling on. “Disgusting pig,” one tweet read, attached to a still from my edited video, Zane’s hand gripping Adriana’s wrist

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