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Chapter seventeen

作者: Elira sloane
last update publish date: 2026-04-11 08:48:44

SPACE AND SILENCE

NOELLE'S POV

I didn’t look back.

The heavy glass door of my apartment building clicked shut behind me with a sound that echoed in my chest. I pressed my back against the cool wall in the dimly lit lobby, trying to steady my breathing. My legs felt weak, like they might give out at any second. The image of Roman’s bruised knuckles kept flashing in my mind, the raw power in his movements when he slammed Derek against the car, the ice-cold warning in his voice, the absolute cert
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    THE CABINROMAN'S POVThe cabin was too quiet.The only sounds were the soft creak of old wood settling, the faint whistle of wind through the trees outside, and the uneven rhythm of my own breathing. I stood just inside the living room doorway, body tensed, every muscle locked and ready. Across from me, Liana held the kitchen knife loosely at her side, the blade catching the weak yellow light from the single bulb overhead. Between us, Noelle sat bound to the wooden chair, her wrists raw where the rope had bitten into her skin, her ankles secured tightly to the chair legs.Her eyes were fixed on me.I forced myself to look at her first.“Noelle,” I said, keeping my voice low and steady even though my throat felt scraped raw. “I’m here. You’re going to be okay.”She couldn’t speak through the gag, but she nodded once, a small, trembling movement. Tears streaked her cheeks. Dirt and dried tracks marked her face. The sight of her looking like this. Helpless, afraid, and entirely because

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter one hundred and nineteen

    THE RACEROMAN'S POVThe video ended.The screen went black.For three full seconds, I couldn’t move. My lungs locked. My vision tunneled. The only sound in the room was the frantic thudding of my own heart against my ribs.Then the sound came back all at once.A raw, broken noise tore out of my throat. I staggered backward until my shoulders hit the wall. The phone slipped from my fingers and clattered onto the marble floor. The glass cracked. I didn’t care.Noelle.Tied to a wooden chair. With rope cutting into her wrists, tears running down her face and her eyes wide with terror.And Liana’s voice, soft and shattered and completely insane: “Come find us, Roman. You know where I am. Our special place.”The cabin.The old wooden cabin in the woods outside the city. The one we used to escape to when the world got too loud. The place where she used to smile like she was free. The place I had once thought was ours.I was already moving before the thought fully formed.I snatched the cra

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter one hundred and eighteen

    SIX HOURS OF SILENCEROMAN'S POVSix hours.It had been six fucking hours since Noelle’s last message.I sat on the edge of my bed in the penthouse, staring at my phone screen like it held the answers to the universe. The message stared back at me, timestamped at six twelve in the evening.Noelle: Heading out now. See you soon.That was it. Nothing after that. No “I’m home.” No “Traffic is bad.” No heart emoji like she sometimes sent when she was thinking of me.I had called her twelve times already. Every single one went straight to voicemail. Her voice on the recording. The calm, professional, the one she used for work felt like a knife twisting in my chest.Something was wrong. Something was terribly wrong.“Noelle, it’s me again. Please call me back. I’m starting to get worried. Just let me know you’re okay.”I hung up and dropped the phone on the bed, dragging my hands through my hair. My heart hadn’t stopped racing since the fifth unanswered call. Something was wrong. Deeply, ho

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter one hundred and seventeen

    TAKENNOELLE'S POVThe elevator doors opened to the lobby with a soft ding. I stepped out, adjusting the strap of my bag on my shoulder. The workday had been surprisingly manageable. There were fewer whispers and more actual work, and a quiet sense of accomplishment I hadn’t felt in weeks. Roman had texted me earlier, a simple “Thinking of you. Can’t wait to see you tonight.”It made me smile despite everything.I waved goodbye to the security guard at the front desk and pushed through the revolving doors into the cool evening air. The sun had already set, painting the sky in deep purples and oranges. Streetlights flickered on one by one as I started walking toward the usual pickup spot where Roman usually waited.My heels clicked against the pavement. I pulled out my phone to text him that I was on my way out.Noelle: Heading out now. See you soon.I slipped the phone back into my bag and kept walking. The street was relatively quiet for this time of evening. A few people heading ho

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter one hundred and sixteen

    CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN: PROOF IN ACTIONSROMAN'S POVI hadn’t slept properly in days, but for the first time in weeks, I felt like I was moving in the right direction.The morning after Noelle agreed to give me a chance, I woke up at five. and started making calls before the sun even rose. No more waiting. No more excuses. If I wanted her back, I had to show her through actions, not just words.First call: My lawyer.“Richard, file the emergency restraining order against Liana Voss today. I want it served by noon. Include Noelle Carter as a protected party. Spare no expense. I want police enforcement if she comes anywhere near her or me.”Next: The private security firm.“Double the detail around Noelle’s building and my penthouse. Add facial recognition for Liana. If she shows up, detain and call the authorities immediately. Send me hourly reports.”By nine a.m., I had attended my first therapy session, a virtual one with a highly recommended trauma specialist. I was honest

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter one hundred and fifteen

    CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN: ALMOSTNOELLE'S POVThe soft glow of my bedroom lamp cast warm shadows across the room as I stood in front of the mirror, smoothing down the soft navy blue and white dress I had chosen after trying out three other outfits. It was simple but elegant. It was knee-length, with a modest neckline and a slight flare at the hem. I had spent nearly an hour deciding on what to wear, changing outfits three times before settling on this one.Tonight was our first real date since everything fell apart.Roman had asked me out properly after work and after days of thinking, I had finally said yes.My heart was a nervous mess. Part of me was excited. The other part was terrified. And I felt a little bit guilty too.After everything we've been through, we needed this.Bria had helped me get ready earlier, sitting on my bed and offering encouragement while Milo watched from the windowsill.“You look really beautiful,” she had said, squeezing my hands. “Just enjoy your

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    FRIENDS AND FRACTURESNOELLE'S POVI couldn’t stay in my apartment any longer.The walls felt like they were closing in, the silence too loud, the memories of Roman’s broken voice on the phone repeating in my head like a curse. “It’s over. I choose Liana.”I grabbed Milo’s carrier, packed a small b

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter three

    Absolutely.NOELLE'S POV He kissed me back.That was the part I wasn't ready for. Not the kissing. I started that. But the way he kissed me back. Slowly and yet urgently. He kissed me like he had all night and intended to use every second of it.His hand came to my waist. Warm through the thin fa

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S DIRTY SECRET: A FORBIDDEN SECOND CHANCE   Chapter two

    Running to Greece.Noelle's POVI found a bar that night.It was a small place. Open air. Worn stools and strong drinks and nobody asking you anything. Perfect.I sat down and ordered a shot.Then another.Then one more just because.I was not drunk. I knew where I was. My head was clear. I was jus

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    The BedroomNOELLE'S POV“That's it, baby. Take it.”His voice was low and calm. Like his family wasn't forty feet away on the other side of that door.I took it.I bit down on my fist and took every inch of him. Roman Ashford was fucking me over his desk and I was letting him. wanting him. Falling

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