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THIRTY-FIVE: Lila's Fear (1)

Author: Ena Starr
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2024-12-28 16:45:17

Lila sat on the creaky wooden porch, her hands wrapped around the warm ceramic of her coffee mug as if it could pour its heat over the chill in her bones. The golden hues painted across the sky as the sun rose was beautiful but the beauty of it was lost on her. The faint lines etched on her face told the story of a night of restless tossing and turning.

Even now, her thoughts were plagued by shadows of the past that refused to stay buried. She sipped her coffee, but even the bitter tas

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  • Tangled Destinies    FIFTY-FOUR: Big Reveal (1)

    James stood rooted to the spot for a moment longer than he should have, his gaze fixed on Lila’s retreating figure as she walked away with that man, her hand tucked so naturally into his arm that it made something inside him twist unpleasantly. He barely registered the hum of conversation around him. All of it seemed distant and muffled, as though he were hearing it from underwater.Then his father’s hand clamped down on his arm. The grip was hard and biting, yanking him back to the present with a force that made him flinch. David’s fingers dug into his sleeve, his expression thunderous as he leaned in close. “Have you completely lost your mind?” he demanded under his breath. The sharpness of his tone cut through the surrounding noise all the same. “What are you doing standing there staring after her like a fool?”James jerked his arm, trying to free himself, but David’s hold tightened for a second before releasing him with a shove. His father’s eyes burned with irritation as he conti

  • Tangled Destinies    FIFTY-THREE: The Gala (3)

    Lila glanced at her briefly, her expression softening for the barest second before it smoothed out again. She checked the time on her watch, then stepped back. “Don’t worry,” she said lightly. “I was leaving anyway.” She turned without another word and began to walk away, her spine straight.James felt something tighten in his chest as he watched her retreat. The conversation had barely begun, and already she was slipping out of reach again. Irritation flared within him, quick and sharp, directed as much at his father as at the situation itself. He muttered a curse under his breath before moving after her, his strides longer and more urgent, weaving through the small clusters of guests until he caught up.He caught up to her within a few steps, his hand shooting out to grasp her wrist. The contact was brief, but Lila reacted almost instinctively. She yanked her hand free with a sharp motion, taking a step back as she turned on him, her eyes flashing with unmistakable anger.“If you do

  • Tangled Destinies    FIFTY-THREE: The Gala (2)

    For a moment, James did not comply. His fingers remained wrapped around her arm, not painfully tight, but possessive enough to draw attention. There was a restless energy in him now, something unsettled and insistent, as if seeing her again had stirred too many things at once.“Where have you been?” he demanded, his voice dropping as he leaned closer. “Do you have any idea how long I’ve been looking for you?” His eyes searched her face accusingly. “And now you just show up here like nothing happened? At this event of all places?”The irritation in her eyes deepened. With a sharp motion, she pulled her arm free from his grip and took a step back immediately, putting space between them, her posture straight and composed even as annoyance laced her tone. “What I’m doing here,” she said coolly, “is none of your business.”James’s jaw tightened at her response, the muscle ticking faintly as his temper stirred. His eyes narrowed, and he took a step toward her again, unwilling to let the dis

  • Tangled Destinies    FIFTY-THREE: The Gala (1)

    James lifted the champagne flute to his lips, letting the crisp, dry taste linger as his gaze swept across the hall.The ceilings soared high above, lined with intricate molding picked out in soft gold, catching the glow of the chandeliers that hung like suspended constellations. Each crystal shimmered under the warm lighting, scattering reflections across the polished marble floors below.Along the far wall, enormous panels displayed curated artwork. Clusters of guests moved between them, their voices low as they talked, laughter rising now and then like a soft ripple across water.Waiters in tailored black uniforms moved seamlessly through the crowd, offering trays of champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and small, artful desserts that looked almost too perfect to eat. Somewhere in the background, a live string quartet played.It was, James thought, exactly the kind of event a conglomerate like Winters would host.He took another sip of his champagne, his gaze drifting briefly to the figures

  • Tangled Destinies    FIFTY-TWO: Giving In Again (2)

    Annabelle let out a soft breath through her nose, something between a sigh and a quiet laugh. “No,” she agreed. “He isn’t.” She tilted her head slightly, her lips curving in a faint smile. “He already has a plan,” she added.Andre’s brow lifted just slightly, inviting her to continue.“He wants James to charm the Winters heiress at the gala. Sweep her off her feet, make her fall in love with him.” Her smile sharpened. “Once that happens, apparently, I’ll be… unnecessary.”Amusement flickered in Andre’s eyes. “Is that so?” he murmured.Annabelle huffed out a quiet laugh. “As far as plans go,” she said dryly, “it’s certainly ambitious.”Andre’s lips curved, not quite a full smile, but enough. “I expect David will have quite a shock when that time comes.” By now, he was standing close. Very close.She could smell his cologne that was now familiar to her after their night together, something edged with pinewood and it wrapped around her senses, making it harder to focus on anything else.

  • Tangled Destinies    FIFTY-TWO: Giving In Again (1)

    Annabelle lingered in the driver’s seat longer than necessary, her hands resting lightly against the steering wheel as she stared ahead without really seeing anything.The underground parking lot of the Winters company headquarters stretched out before her, quiet and dimly lit, the hum of fluorescent lights filling the stillness. She had pulled in without thinking, her mind elsewhere, Now that she was here though, she had to ask herself: What exactly was she doing?She exhaled slowly, leaning her head back against the seat for a moment before letting it fall forward again. Across the lot, a familiar SUV caught her eye, parked neatly in its designated spot. It was Andre’s car.Of course he was still here and working late, no doubt. Annabelle let out a small, humorless huff. After leaving the gallery, she had intended to go straight home.The evening had gone exactly as planned. Better, even. Seeing Lila’s face light up when Dominic appeared had been worth every bit of effort it had tak

  • Tangled Destinies    FORTY: Accusation! (2)

    Annabelle’s brows lifted, unimpressed. She folded her arms and leaned back against her chair. “Wow,” she drawled. “That’s a very serious accusation, James. Do you have any proof, or are we just throwing wild theories around now?”His jaw twitched. &ldquo

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  • Tangled Destinies    FORTY-ONE: Things Fall Apart (2)

    Lila’s fingers trembled as she scribbled a quick note to Marcus, her vision blurred by unshed tears.“I’m sorry, but I need to step out for a break.”She hesitated for a brief second before placing the note where she knew he would see it. As she gathered her things and slipped out of the bookstore,

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  • Tangled Destinies    THIRTY-NINE: Reckless Decisions (2)

    Annabelle was the first to pull away, though it took every ounce of willpower she possessed to do so. Her breath came in short, uneven pants, and she could still taste Andre on her lips, still feel the firm press of his body against hers. His hands still rested on her waist, his grip firm, as if he

    last updateHuling Na-update : 2026-04-02

  • Tangled Destinies    THIRTY-SEVEN: Can of Worms (3)

    The room was thick with silence as Annabelle let James mentally digest the words she had spoken. HE stood frozen, his mouth opening and closing like a fish. It was as if he was searching for words that would not come. His face was pale, as he stuttered incoherently, his words stumbling over

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