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The Ghost He Couldn’t Refuse

Author: Allura.Shaletta
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-03 14:52:55

Serena stiffened. William's words were light, teasing even, but the undertone dangerously steady made her pulse falter. He wasn’t just asking. He was probing, as though he wanted to see her mask might crack. Especially after that, without asking he removed her hat and glasses, so that nothing could hide her expression anymore.

"That depends," she finally said softly. Her lips curved into a faint smile, the kind that could disarm or wound depending on how it was read.

"What exactly are you planning to do with the rest of my night, William?"

William's gaze lingered on Serena, unreadable yet far too sharp for her liking. For a breath, it felt like he was stripping through the layers she had built.

"Share a drink," he said almost casually. "Or two... Maybe even see if we can trust each other enough to laugh, for once."

With practiced ease, William stepped closer. Serena almost laughed outright. Trust? The very word felt like poison on her tongue.

"How about it, Serena?"

Serena smiled ag
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  • The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge   The Sound of a Forgotten Laugh

    "General Hopkins has fallen into the hands of the Evil Tickling Monster!""The... what?"William sat cross-legged on the floor, facing Caelric, a mischievous spark lighting up his usually serious face. He picked up one of Caelric’s toy soldiers and held it upside down dramatically."The Tickling Monster!"Caelric blinked, caught off guard. William leaned closer with a grin. He lunged playfully, wiggling his fingers at Caelric’s sides."He comes to you!""Hahaha! Oh, no! Uncle Will!"Caelric squealed, dissolving into uncontrollable laughter as he tried to wriggle away. His tiny hands grabbed at William’s wrists, but William was careful, never too rough, always making sure Caelric’s laughter was out of joy not discomfort."Say mercy!" William teased, raising one eyebrow."Never!" Caelric laughed even harder, tears of laughter gathering at the corners of his eyes. "You’ll never win, Tickling Monster!"Hearing that, William feigned shock and toppled backward dramatically. He is clutching

  • The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge   The Touch We Shouldn’t Keep

    Together?Serena’s breathing grew tighter as that single word kept echoing in her mind. Her body froze, her head bowing slightly. She’d only meant to avert her gaze from William’s face, but instead, her eyes landed on his hand firmly holding hers.No... That couldn’t be a genuine touch, could it?She gave a small shake of her head, as if arguing with the voices inside her heart. For a moment, nothing but the ticking of the clock filled the room. Memories she had tried to bury suddenly resurfaced, mingling with the sting of their heated argument earlier that morning, making it even harder to breathe."Caelric..." Serena finally spoke, but her words faltered when her gaze met her son’s eyes so much like the man standing in front of her."I promised Caelia I’d introduce her to Uncle Will, Mommy," Caelric said softly. "I think she’ll be really happy once she meets him.""You hear that?" William’s voice was quiet, but his gaze made Serena exhale shakily. "It’s your son who wants me here. A

  • The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge   When Paths Cross Again

    "What?! Caelen’s sick too?"Serena drew in a sharp breath at the nanny’s report over the phone. Holding Caelia, who had finally fallen asleep beside her, she stared up at the ceiling. Tears pooled in her eyes, but she held them back with all her strength."And Caelric?" she finally asked, her voice soft and trembling. "He’s all right, isn’t he?"["As for Mr. Caelric, I can’t say for sure, Madam. He woke up a little while ago and asked to be taken to Miss Caelia’s room. So I told one of the other nannies to bring him to the garden first, because Miss Caelia was still being examined by the doctor."]"Tell the nanny with Caelric to call me immediately. I need to know how he’s doing."["Yes, Madam."]Serena inhaled deeply and closed her eyes for a moment. A tear slipped down her cheek. Even though this wasn’t the first time her children had fallen ill together, the worry never grew easier. A mother’s heart could never harden to her children’s pain."God, please. Let all three of my childr

  • The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge   The Bond That Can’t Be Hidden

    "I’m sorry, sir. We can’t release that information. The hospital takes every patient’s privacy very seriously."William dragged a hand down his face at the answer. He raked his fingers back through his hair, trying to shake off the fatigue pressing on him."Damn it! What should I do?" His gaze swept the hallway again, searching for another option, his mind working fast.If only he hadn’t lost Serena at the end of the corridor earlier, he wouldn’t be wandering aimlessly like this. He couldn’t just barge into every patient room on this floor. That would only draw more suspicion, especially with security already watching him closely.How was he supposed to find out who Serena had come to visit here? The unease gnawing at him didn’t make sense, and yet it refused to let go."Sir, should I check the nearby rooms again?" his driver asked loyally at his side."No. Wait out front." William shook his head, flicking his eyes down at his watch. "Call me the moment you see her!""Yes, sir."The d

  • The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge   Before the Truth Breaks

    Serena’s eyes went wide at the name glowing on her phone screen. A dozen thoughts burst through her head at once. She reached for the device in a rush, not even realizing her hand was trembling slightly."Who is it?" William finally asked with his probing tone cutting in. His anger had shifted, though not enough to make Serena breathe easier because he still tried to sneak a glance at her phone."Please don’t remember that name." Serena prayed he wouldn’t recall Caelric. She couldn’t risk everything she’d worked so hard to bury being dragged out now. Yet at the same time, she couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at her about her children.What’s happening? Why would Caelric call her directly like this? That never happened. Normally, the kids went through their caretakers if they needed to reach her."No, no! They must be fine!" she muttered under her breath again."Huh?"Realizing William had caught that slip, Serena snapped her face back into its usual calm mask. Her expression hardened.

  • The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge   Dangerous Game

    "Any questions so far? Ask anything, I don’t want even the smallest problem on this new project!"Serena took off her glasses and scanned her team one by one. After clearing the stack of documents on her desk that afternoon, she called this impromptu meeting. Her father had ordered a few last-minute changes, so she had to handle everything fast, even though she kept losing focus as that threat on her phone looped through her head.Your mask will fall soon.Those words wormed under her skin and made her restless. Her hand curled into a fist as she imagined who might have sent them, especially after what had happened last night."Sorry, Miss.""Yes?"Serena frowned when her secretary hesitated. She glanced at the others in the room, then leaned forward when the secretary seemed about to whisper something important."I’ve received a report that Mr. Velmond is insisting on meeting with you right away. Some of the staff tried to stop him, but—""He kept forcing the issue and even caused a

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