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Dangerous ex

Auteur: Calliee
last update Date de publication: 2026-04-10 08:22:55

OLIVIA

I stared at my phone, my heart pounding, completely frozen in shock.

Logan had gone to Lena's apartment. Drunk. In the middle of the night. Demanding to know where I was.

What the actual fuck?

I'd expected him to be angry about the cameras. Expected him to maybe try to contact me again, push boundaries, show up at places he shouldn't. But going to Lena's house? At two in the morning? When she had nothing to do with any of this except being my friend?

"Olivia?" Ryan's voice cut through my
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  • The Bride He Never Wanted    You’re killing me

    NYLAWe settled on the couch with our breakfast from the restaurant, and Ryan immediately made a ridiculous face when he took his first bite of the Spanish omelet."Oh my God," he moaned dramatically, his eyes rolling back. "This is… I think I'm having a religious experience."I laughed, nearly choking on my own food. "Stop it. You're being ridiculous.""I'm being honest!" He took another huge bite. "How did you make eggs taste like this? Is it magic? Did you sell your soul to the cooking gods?""It's called technique and good ingredients, you dork.""No, definitely magic." He pointed his fork at me seriously. "I've had eggs before. These are not normal eggs. These are transcendent eggs.""You're insane," I said, but I was grinning so hard my cheeks hurt.After we finished eating, Ryan grabbed the bouquet and held it out to me with exaggerated formality. "Now, where should we put these magnificent flowers that pale in comparison to your beauty?""Oh my God, stop." I took them from him

  • The Bride He Never Wanted    You’re perfect

    OLIVIA I set down two plates of leftover pasta on the counter, watching as Lena dug in with the enthusiasm of someone who hadn't eaten a proper meal in hours."God, this is so good," she mumbled around a mouthful. "How do you make even leftovers taste amazing?""It's a gift," I said with a small smile, taking a bite of my own. "And also, I may have added some fresh herbs and parmesan when I reheated it.""See? A gift." Lena pointed her fork at me. "This is why your restaurant is going to kill it in the States. Americans love good food, and you're going to blow their minds."We ate in comfortable silence for a few minutes, the morning sunlight streaming through the penthouse windows. It felt almost normal, like we were just two friends having breakfast instead of two women hiding from a stalker ex-boyfriend."So," Lena said, setting down her fork. "I'm thinking I should head to the restaurant today. Check in on things, make sure everything's running smoothly."I immediately shook my h

  • The Bride He Never Wanted    Just ten minutes

    RYANHer face changed instantly, but she quickly masked it with a smile."Of course they are," she murmured. "May I sit?"Before I could respond, she was already sliding into the chair across from me, setting her purse down with care."Daisy, what are you really doing here?" I asked again, sitting back down slowly. The coincidence was too much. She showing up at Olivia's restaurant… what was she even doing at this restaurant?"I told you, personal business." She folded her hands on the table, her professional demeanor firmly in place now. "But actually, I'm glad I ran into you. It saves me a phone call.""A phone call about what?"She took a breath, and for a moment I saw genuine emotion flicker across her face- pain, maybe even anger. "I'm resigning, Ryan. As your PA. Effective immediately."I blinked, genuinely surprised. "What? Daisy, you don't have to…”"Yes, I do. I've thought about this a lot, and I can't keep working for you. Not with... not with Olivia in the picture."The way

  • The Bride He Never Wanted    Personal business

    RYANI'd been awake since Olivia slipped out of bed. The moment she'd carefully extracted herself from my arms, my eyes had opened, though I'd kept my breathing steady and even. I'd heard her pad down the hallway to Lena's room, heard the soft creak of the guest room door opening. And then I'd heard every word of their conversation.Olivia wanted to come with me to the States.She hadn't discussed it with me yet, hadn't asked my opinion or made it official, but she was already planning it. Already imagining a future where we were in the same place, building something together.l was sooo happy. I wanted to get up right then, go to her, tell her yes, absolutely yes, we'd make it work, we'd figure out every detail together. But this was her moment with Lena. Her decision to make. And I could give her the space to have that conversation without my presence influencing it.So instead, I lay there grinning like an idiot at the ceiling, listening to them plan and dream and get excited abou

  • The Bride He Never Wanted    A fresh start

    OLIVIAI woke to pale morning light filtering through the curtains, Ryan's arm still draped over my waist. For a moment, I just lay there, listening to his steady breathing, feeling the warmth of his body against mine.Then the events of last night came flooding back… Logan, Lena, the fear and chaos… and I was instantly awake.Lena.I carefully extracted myself from Ryan's embrace, trying not to wake him. He stirred slightly but didn't open his eyes, his breathing remaining deep and even. Good. He needed the rest after everything.I padded quietly down the hall to the guest room as my heart pounded hard. What if Lena hadn't been able to sleep? What if she'd spent the whole night lying awake, terrified?I pushed door open slowly, peering inside and sighed in relief. Lena was asleep, curled on her side with the blankets pulled up to her chin. Her face looked peaceful, younger somehow, without the fear and stress that had been there last night.I should leave her to rest. Let her sleep a

  • The Bride He Never Wanted    Put me down

    OLIVIA"Not your fault," she mumbled against my shoulder, but I could feel her shaking. "Not your fault."Ryan appeared from the hallway, giving us a moment before speaking. "Lena, welcome. You're safe here. No one gets into this building without going through security, and I've made sure everyone knows to be on alert for Logan."Lena pulled back from me, wiping at her eyes. "Thank you. Really. I know I'm probably overreacting, but…""You're not overreacting," Ryan said firmly. "What Logan did tonight was threatening and completely unacceptable. You did exactly the right thing calling the police and getting somewhere safe.""The police took a report," Lena said, her voice steadier now. "They said I could file for a restraining order based on tonight. And they suggested Olivia file one too, based on everything that's happened.""We will," I assured her. "First thing tomorrow. Ryan and I were just talking about it.""Good." Lena set her bag down, looking around the penthouse with someth

  • The Bride He Never Wanted    The knock

    OLIVIAI was so shocked I could barely process what I was seeing. Who actually had the guts to do this to me?My body became weak instantly, my legs threatening to give out beneath me. I sank onto the couch, staring at the devices like they might suddenly explain themselves."How long have these be

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  • The Bride He Never Wanted    She had help

    RYANI drove back to my hotel room, my mind still reeling from everything that had happened. The conversation with Axiel, the reality of having a twin brother, the mess with the government facility… it all felt like some kind of fever dream.But the look on Uncle Marcus's face when I stepped out of

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  • The Bride He Never Wanted    Write her a letter

    RYAN"Believe it," he said firmly. "Now, what about a romantic dinner? You could cook for her."I looked up at him. "Uncle Marcus, I can barely make toast without burning it.""Fair point." He made another note. "Okay, so cooking is out. What about... oh! What if you showed up at her restaurant? M

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  • The Bride He Never Wanted    His touch

    OLIVIA"Yes, I'm for real," I said, unable to keep the smile off my face at his reaction."You... you want to try? With me?" He sounded almost disbelieving, like he couldn't quite process what I was saying."I mean, don't make me regret it before we even start," I teased. "But yes. I want to try. W

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