"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
View MoreLucas only smiled.Back when he resided in Country K, Lucas had found himself entangled with the Black Vipers, a ruthless underground syndicate known for their brutal dealings in the underworld.To survive and walk out alive, Lucas went undercover as Rocky.He played his role flawlessly, climbing their ranks, gaining their trust, and dismantling their core operations.By the time he left Country K, he thought he had completely destroyed them.Yet, fate proved him wrong.Like cockroaches that thrive in darkness, they waited for the right moment to resurface.Lucas knew their weaknesses.Their hideouts and the fractures in their foundation.The cops knew it, too.That’s why they came to him, not as a suspect, but as an asset.They needed someone who could infiltrate deep, someone with a personal stake in bringing the Black Vipers to their knees.And when the authorities realized the extent of his
Jayden Luxton strode toward them, his sharp gaze sweeping over the scene.Dressed in all black, he exuded the same air of danger and authority as Lucas, but his approach wasn’t hostile.Not this time.“Everything is ready.” He said, giving him a small nod.Behind him, the hospital staff rushed forward, quickly transferring Elena onto a stretcher.As the stretcher started moving, Elena’s fingers slipped from Lucas’.She stirred slightly, her fingers weakly grasping at his sleeve before her strength gave out.The sight nearly shattered him.The stretcher was wheeled straight into the emergency room, disappearing through the doors.The woman, who had been by Elena’s side the entire time, turned to Lucas. “I’ll take care of it.”Before she could enter the operating room, Jayden’s arm shot in front of her.Wariness flickered across his face.The
Elena’s pulse quickened. “What—”“Just do it.” His tone left no room for argument.Ten minutes later, a sharp, piercing scream resounds from inside the bedroom.The guards patrolling rushed inside, and what they saw blew their minds.Elena lay on the cold, hard floor, her body curled in on itself.A dark pool of blood spread beneath her, soaking through her dress.Her face contorted in agony, sweat beading along her forehead as she gasped for air.Before her stood Hunter with his fists clenched at his side.His usually sharp gaze was unfocused, drowning in a drunken stupor.One of the guards cursed under his breath. “What the hell did you do, Hunter?!”Hunter swayed slightly, his movements sluggish. “I just wanted to… wanted to hold her hands. But she wouldn’t let me.”“The baby…” Elena rasped, her lips trembling. &l
Elena’s face turned pale.“Don’t overdo it, Hunter. We can’t afford any accidents before the smuggling.” Reed reminded him.“Relax,” Hunter replied coolly.He grabbed Elena’s chin, his thumb dragging across her cheekbone as he tilted her face left, then right.“Damn. What a pretty face,” he mused, his tone almost appreciative. “That b***ard Lucas really lucked out, huh?”Elena pulled away her face from his grip and glared at him. “Don’t take his name from your filthy mouth.”Hunter sneered. “Touched a nerve, did I?”Elena’s glare was colder than ice.Hunter crouched before her, bringing his face level with hers. “I don’t have a good temper, woman.” Hunter continued, his voice slow, deliberate. “So, if you dare piss me off…”A cold metal suddenly touched Elena’s belly.
His words slammed into Elena like a truck.A sharp pain shot through her, and tears pooled in her eyes.These were the people who killed Lucas.Her Lucas…A deep, seething hatred coiled in her gut.She desperately wanted to kill the monsters in front of her.“Don’t look at me like that, Mrs. Evans. We’re not savages. On the contrary, it was your husband who was more ruthless.”Elena gritted her teeth. “Why did you capture me?”“It’s simple. Your husband made us lose millions of dollars, so now we need your family to make up for it.The man grinned, flashing his yellow teeth as he continued. “You see, the Evans and the Walkers are the two most powerful families in the Capital. We want them to help us smuggle some goods into the country,” he said with a cruel glint in his eyes.“So, that’s your plan,” Elena said, her voice calm. &ld
Vince squinted at him. “What did you just say?”“You want to take down Elena Walker, right?” Mike repeated.Vince nodded.“I can help you take her down.”Stepping closer, Vince’s boots crunched against the concrete. “Why should we trust you?”Mike clenched his fists, rage flashing across his face. “Because I hate her more than you do.”Vince stared at him for a long moment before smirking. “Interesting. What exactly can you do for us?Mike inhaled sharply.His ribs ached, but he ignored it. “I still have access to her house. I know her routines, her security. If you want to get her, I can help you get past them.”The gangsters exchanged glances.They had yet to find any breakthrough, but if this chap could help them, their work would be easy.Vince turned back to Mike.He turned back to Mike. “Alright, kid. Let&
Elena glanced at the card disinterestedly and continued to knit the sweater. “You mean the subsidiary card Lucas gave you? The one you gave to Mike?”“He is my son. What’s mine is his.” Isabella said righteously.Elena smiled faintly. “That’s an interesting philosophy, considering neither of you contributed to what’s mine.”“Yours?!” Isabella gasped. “That money belongs to Lucas!”“And who do you think he left it to?”Isabella couldn’t retort. “Why are you still petty? What harm is there in letting us use the card?”“Petty?” Elena repeated. “You expect me to fund your ridiculous needs while my husband isn’t even in the ground for a full year?” Her voice then took a sharp turn. “Do you know how hard Lucas worked himself to the bone for this family? What did you do for him in return?”Isab
Helen couldn’t hold back anymore.Her heart ached for the girl who had lost the man she loved.Helen pulled Elena into her arms, her old hands trembling as she held her.Elena collapsed into her embrace, and both women cried helplessly, their sorrow echoing through the walls of the Evans estate.Lucas’ will was meant to provide security, but instead, it only deepened the wounds in everyone’s hearts.His absence felt more suffocating now.Elena’s breathing turned uneven, her chest tightening with unbearable grief.The family doctor, who had been on standby, immediately prepared for any emergency.“She needs rest,” Jane insisted, her voice firm despite the tears still glistening in her eyes.Without waiting, Jane helped her up and guided her toward her bedroom.Meanwhile, Harold gently took Helen’s hand, his grip both firm and comforting. “Come,” he murmured. &ld
“I’m here today to announce Mr. Lucas Evans’ will.”The moment those words fell, the entire room trembled.Elena felt her blood run cold.Her already pale face lost all color.Lucas’ will…How could she accept this when she hadn’t even accepted his death?Daniel cleared his throat and continued. “After the recent attacks, Mr. Evans had a hunch that he might not make it out in the end. That’s why… he called me over to draft his will in advance.”The room fell into dead silence.Everyone’s eyes turned red.He knew.He had already sensed that something would happen…Yet, he still chose to face everything alone.Elena’s vision blurred as tears welled up, but she bit her lip hard to stop them from falling.Daniel unfolded the document, his gaze sweeping over the gathered family members before he began reading.
"Mrs. Elliot, Sir is currently in a meeting and cannot take calls," said the secretary in a chilly voice.Before Elena could respond, the person on the other end hung up.Elena stared at her phone's blank screen and felt a sharp, throbbing pain run through her body.Important meeting - two words that shattered the thin veil of hope she had left.The cold evening air bit at her cheeks and tears welled in her eyes.When Andrew informed her earlier that he was running late for the dinner, Elena did not take it to heart.Andrew's work always took precedence.During their five years of relationship, she had always been accommodating and never been an unreasonable person.But tonight was their anniversary, and she hoped that for once, he would put their love before his demanding career.But alas...Elena stubbornly waited for him even though she knew he wouldn't show up.Because part of her still hoped he would not abandon her.The minutes seemed to last forever.Three hours had passed with...
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