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"Were you ever going to tell me?" Lucas snapped, his eyes darkening as he threw the papers and pictures at my face. I didn't need to look at them to know what they were. My heart sank at the pain and look of betrayal in his eyes, but he had hurt me more, and he had no right to play the victim here. "How was I supposed to not do that? You disappeared without a trace!" I yelled back in anger, my fists clenching at my sides as I tried not to cry. Losing her virginity to Lucas was a dream come true for Audrey until he vanished without anything but a goodbye note. She became a single mom and moved on, raising her son on her own and working to take care of them both. Five years went by like a flash and Lucas returned with his fiancee, but this time as her new boss and he didn't even remember who she was. Fate and destiny played a game of second chance, bringing the lost lovers back together. Would they be able to ignore the flame that kindled whenever they were together? Will they let go of the past and embrace the possible future? Or will they let history repeat itself?
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Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 183
Audrey's POVI'm shocked awake like I would from a nightmare. The safe room is chilly now. My heart pulses in my chest with each reminder of horror outside waiting for us. I sit up abruptly on the floor with Aiden leaning against me. His thin, steady breath is a weak source of comfort in a world that's seemingly gone mad.I keep the secrets diary close to me, its pages anchored with painful truths and bitter vows. Michael's ultimatum echoes in my mind: "Surrender now or lose everything." The nearer the clock hands inch towards that fatal time, the more it disturbs me.I force myself to rise and go to the small window. The storm outside has eased to a steady rain, but foreboding clouds hang overhead like threatening harbingers of greater tragedy. I remember Lucas's soft words last night: "Our love is our shield, Audrey. We fight together." I close my eyes and strive to hold that promise in my heart.The door creaks as a guard rushes in. His eyes are wide with urgency. "Ma'am, we have t
Last Updated : 2025-06-02Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 182
Audrey's POVI hugged Aiden, feeling his heat against me because I couldn't see beyond my blinding tears. The threat was still there—Michael's voice ringing in my head: "Surrender now or lose everything." I knew that if we didn't act, our family would be shattered by the weight of his lies. I crawled up, fear repressed, and hurried to the steel door. I held my ear against the door, listening intently for each sound, every muffled command from the enemy. My heart pounded to each distant yell.And then the door slammed open. Lucas charged in, bruised and dripping from head to toe, his eyes burning with raw determination. "Audrey, they're here!" he thundered, squeezing me hard in his arms. I was stunned with relief and fear at his grip around me."Don't leave me, Lucas," I cried, shaking with desperation."I won't, Audrey. I promise, I'm not going." His eyes flared into my eyes, with love and the seriousness of what lay ahead.A guard interrupted him, his words spilling out in terror: "
Last Updated : 2025-05-30Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 181
Audrey's POVThe guard's expression turns dark. "I also saw a man wearing a red tie. I believe he was Michael's second in command." My stomach tightens. The red tie brings back memories of the betrayals and hurtful things which I have not forgiven. I hug Aiden closely in my arms as fear and determination commingle in my heart.There is another text message on my phone. I read it with a calm pace:"Surrender now or lose everything."The words hit me in the face. I can feel my heart thudding as I read them once more. I will not give Michael the upper hand. I will not allow our family to be broken by his bullying.The intercom jolts to life. "Audrey, Lucas is returning. He says it's time."I stand up quickly, my legs shaking, and proceed to the door. When I open it, Lucas walks in, his face set and eyes with both love and worry. He spreads his arms and wraps me close, as if to merge our hearts."Audrey, listen," he tells her, his voice stern but even. "We have to be brave. Michael's men
Last Updated : 2025-05-29Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 180
Audrey's POV The face of the guard became more serious. "There's one with a very distinctive red tie in there—Michael's second in command, likely." My heart sank. The red tie stood for betrayal in our legacy—a pain that had been awakened by Michael's machinations. I hugged Aiden tight, holding all of the vulnerability close. Daniel's voice over the intercom once more: "Audrey, you must decide. Surrender and let Michael rule, or resist and lose everything." The decision teetered in the balance, ready to shatter our tenuous peace. I looked at the journal in my lap, its folded pages a record of secrets too painful to face, but too vital to ignore. I recalled each year, each heartbreak, each promise I had ever made to Lucas. I recalled the flame that had burned through the blackest nights—the soft kisses on our island in solitude, Lucas's steadfast vow to protect Aiden, the unshakable determination in his eyes when he vowed to me that we would never be broken. I took a raw, shudd
Last Updated : 2025-05-28Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 177
Audrey's POVThe van hurtled down rain-soaked roads, neon lights a blur of streaks as we drove towards where we were headed. Lucas's hand still held mine—a promise in the chaos. My mind reeled with questions and terror as Michael's threats echoed in my head. Every second that passed was a ticking t
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 176
Audrey's POVTime slipped away from me. Every minute dragged with the horror of losing him. I paced the room, restless, my mind filled with visions of our wedding day, our wedding vows, our laughter and giggle-filled moments that had mapped out our gentle bliss. I heard Lucas's voice in every whisp
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 179
Audrey's POV We drove up to a hidden safe house—a decrepit building that had been walled off from attackers. Trapped tension in the air within. Guards gilded silently by, and the muted hum of security cameras whined all over the place. Lucas led me into a secure meeting room where Daniel sat stern-
Faking Love, Making War: The CEO’s Dirty Secrets CHAPTER 178
Audrey's POVHe circled his fingers around my hand, his eyes locking mine in the darkness of the van. "Audrey, I promise you, our love is our armor. Michael will not win. I will protect you and Aiden, no matter what." His words were a rope to cling to, although I could see the tension lying deep wi
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