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************************Mack's POV ************************As she made her way towards me across the parking lot, each step appeared purposeful yet effortlessly graceful like a dancer gliding across a stage.Her heels clicked softly on the pavement, her footsteps in sync with the beat of my heart. She was dressed with quite an elegance, her tailored dress highlighting the delicate curves of her dress. The soft fabric fluttered in the breeze a gentle stride in contrast to her confidence.Her brown hair was neatly pinned at the base of her neck, caught the light, framing her face with a warmth that mirrored the glow in her blue eyes. It was her first day as a worker in my company; there was something about the way she carried herself: a mixture of fear, excitement and purpose. That made everything new.As she drew closer, her smile blossomed, bright enough to cut through the morning sun, and in that moment I couldn't help but feel the gravity of how everything was about to change, inc
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******************Claire's POV ******************************"Good day, Ma'am, kindly follow me" she smiled, her dentition perfect and linearly arranged.I glanced at Mack, confused; he nodded in agreement."I will be with you shortly." He whispered as he continued the meeting with another set of investors.I followed the lady; she was in her late twenties if I bit wrong, her blouse perfectly ironed, clung to her body like it was made just for her. Her skirt swirled with her steps as she led to through Mack's office. The office was a palatial retreat, the interior design sleek and sophisticated, featuring rich wood tones, luxurious fabrics and modern artwork. The office was roomy, with plenty of natural light and a stunning city view from the floor-to-ceiling window. The air was thick with the scent of leather and freshly brewed coffee, and the soft hum of the Expresso machine provided soothing background noise. A rare collection of books lined on one side of the wall, revealing Mac
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*****************************Claire's POV****************** The heavy door to my hotel room swung open with a small creak; I stepped inside, and the air smelled of the familiar scent of wood polish and fine linen. My heart beat in rhythm with my footsteps as I walked toward the bedside where I left my pendant _my father's pendant. It has been years since my father left, and the anger I felt towards him kept growing as the years passed, but here I was, retrieving a piece of him that felt like the last remaining thread connecting me to a time before I was swallowed by a storm of emotions. The pendant was small, emerald, shaped like a vine wrapping around a gemstone, glinting softly in the muted light. I couldn't help but feel a pang of loss as my fingers brushed over it. My father's face, his laugh and the scent of his aftershave _all felt like a dream. I held the pendant for a while closing my eyes for a moment to steady myself. Then, I heard voices outside the hotel room; it did
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********************Claire's POV*************************"I didn't expect to see you so soon," Mack said as he glanced up from his desk. "Thought you'd be stuck in the hotel for hours."I was, but I couldn't stand not seeing you," I said teasingly.I smiled as I entered the office, the scent of his perfume filling the space." Plus, I ran into Liz," I said as my gaze met his."You did?" He asked concerned."Yes, I did," I replied."So what's she doing in New York?" He asked "They want to relocate here", I replied."They?" He asked curious "Liz and Aliana," I said. Trying to conceal the pain I felt when I mentioned that name."Mmmm, Aliana.....""Her proximity is all I need to execute my revenge, she has no idea what awaits her here," I said. My resolve strengthened."But more than that, I think you missed me." He said with a teasing smile on his lips, but his sincerity was obvious."I did miss you," I said as I walked towards his desk.My hands brushed his but he held onto my hand
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***********************Claire's POV*************************"Mack," I whispered with tension in my voice."I didn't expect it to feel this way....like we're pretending to be something we're not.""It's all part of the plan, Claire. Focus," Mack said, his lips twitching to a smile that didn't reach his eyes.I nodded as I got an eyeful of the grandeur of the Decoration_the grand ballroom glittered golden chandelier that reflected off the marble floor. The air was filled with laughter and light conversation from the guests. The elegant atmosphere, with its soft lighting and polished de, cor should have made this a celebration, but for me, it felt like an act.I glanced at Mack_ who stood beside me, the man that made me realise how a goody bag I was, and how to love myself, I couldn't help but find myself falling for him. But then, I had agreed to marry him to get my revenge on his brother under a contract marriage. To anyone else, we were simply the glamorous couple celebrating a lavis
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***********************Claire's POV********************** Liam's gaze met mine, as we came face to face. There was a flicker of surprise in his voice masked by cold calculation. Sadie stood beside him, her smile tight, there was a coldness in her in her gaze as well. Liam and I seemed to exude the tension from the years gone by_ years we had spent together. The years I had spent with him only to be discarded like a broken toy. But that was the past, tonight was about something else. "So the rumours were true then; I didn't think you would move on so quick,", Liam said as his lips curled in a tight smile. "I'd never thought you would be the one to settle for second best _ Claire." His voice was ice-crime as he turned to Mack. "Second best?" I asked as I glanced at him. "I think you're mistaken, Liam; I've always been more than enough. You're the one who settled for her." My voice was steady as I pointed at Sadie. My eyes flickered to Sadie, who gave a tight polite smile, b
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********************Claire's POV****************************The elevator dinged open, and we stepped inside, leaving behind the guests_ their halfhearted congratulations, sharp gazes and sharp whispers.I held onto my clutch tighter as the events of the day kept reoccurring in my head, especially Mack's kiss_ my heart skipped a beat at the thought of that. Mack stood on the opposite side, hands in his pocket as his gaze was fixed on me."Is there something on my face?" I asked curiously, my heart running a thousand miles as his eyes were fixed on me as if seeing through my heart _ my confused feelings."I'm just getting an eyeful." He said, still glancing at me."Now, I'm getting uncomfortable," I said. Leaning against the elevator wall."All right then, princess, I might just do what I've been thinking about since we left the party." He said as he leaned forward."And, what's that?" I asked, my heart pounding against my chest.He didn't answer; he stepped closer and pulled me close
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**********************Liam's POV***************************"Still brooding" Sadie asked, her voice laced with amusement.The clink of crystal against marble echoed in the house as I poured myself a glass of whisky, my eyes never leaving Sadie, who stood by the window staring down at the city lights below."You look like a man who just watched the love of his life, slip away from him." She said glancing at me.My jaw tightened. "You wouldn't understand," I said.My teeth clenched together."Oh, I understand perfectly." She said moving closer to my side."You let Claire go; you treated her like trash, and now she's with your brother, who, by the way, has a habit of taking what belongs to you." She said. Her tone is a mixture of anger and mockery."He doesn't love her," I said as my expression darkened."Doesn't matter at the moment." She said, taking my glass of whisky and sipping slowly."He's parading her around like a trophy. Hosting engagement party, making headlines and you... Y
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**********************Claire's POV**************************The drive back to our main house was far quieter than it had any right to be. The city's light blurred past us, a collection of neon lights and faded shadows, as if it were trying to forget the chaos of the e last few hours. I sat in the passenger seat, my mind still churning over the cryptic message and the cold dread that had followed it.Mack's eyes were fixed on the road ahead, his jaw clenched tight. He didn't even glance at me nor did he speak, but his presence was a constant force beside me. It was a comfort in a way that it was just us, but it also felt like he was carrying something heavy__ something he wasn't ready to share.When we reached the main house, the feeling of danger intensified in the air. The property was large and _ expansive; even__ but tonight, it looked more like a fortress than a home. The light was dim, casting long shadows over the carefully manicured grounds. Security cameras were visible at e
