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ANNA POV.For a long beat, I just stood there, watching Sophie’s face twist in rage, her chest heaving like she couldn’t breathe.And then—I laughed.I threw my head back, a rich, throaty laugh that filled her cramped little apartment. “Oh, Sophie,” I said, shaking my head like I was indulging a child. “You really are delusional, aren’t you?”Her eyes narrowed, her hand still clutching her cheek. “I’m not delusional,” she hissed. “You’re the one living in a fantasy. He wants me. He’s always wanted me. He’s just too guilty to admit it.”I let my eyes drag over her again, slow and scathing, from her messy bun to her cheap little robe. I crossed my arms and tilted my head, savoring every word. “Do you honestly think—” I gave a soft, mocking laugh, “—that you are his endgame? Honey… you’re just a pit stop. A distraction. A cheap thrill. If that.”Sophie’s face turned red, her hands curling into fists at her sides. “You don’t know what you’re talking about. He’s with you because of obliga
The Price Of Us Chapter 90
ANNA POV.The moment Jace’s car rolled out of the driveway that morning, I didn’t waste a second.I stood by the window, watching him leave, my heart hammering in my chest. He’d been muttering to himself earlier, pacing the kitchen while sipping his coffee. “I’ll handle that client issue first… then head to Sophie’s after lunch.”Perfect.I inhaled deeply, eyes flashing with something sharp, something dark.Today was the day.I went upstairs, straight to the bathroom, stripping off my pajamas like they were skin I was shedding. The hot water hit my body, and I let it wash away the tears, the frustration, the waiting. By the time I stepped out, my mind was clear.I stood in front of my closet, dragging my hand across the hangers, eyes locked in on my choice. Black silk blouse, high-waisted trousers that hugged my hips, sharp heels that clicked like thunder when I walked.Makeup sharp, lips a bold red.Hair—smooth, sleek, tied back in a low, powerful ponytail.I stared at myself in the
The Price Of Us Chapter 89
ANNA POV.The morning sun was warm on my back, but I barely felt it.I was kneeling by the flowerbed, tugging at weeds with more force than necessary, the quiet of the garden wrapping around me like a heavy blanket. Nathan’s laughter floated from inside, where the babysitter was keeping him busy, but even that couldn’t lift the crushing weight in my chest.My phone buzzed on the little patio table.I glanced at it, my heart tightening when I saw Teresa’s name.I wiped my dirt-stained hands on my jeans and answered, forcing my voice to sound steady. “Hey.”“*Ciao, amore!*” Teresa’s bright voice came through, cheerful and warm. “I’ve been waiting for your call! How are you? Did you and Jace finally sort things out?”The dam inside me broke in an instant. My breath hitched, and before I could stop it, tears spilled over my cheeks.“Anna?” Teresa’s tone sharpened immediately. “Tesoro, what’s wrong?”I choked on a sob, pressing a hand to my mouth. “It’s… it’s bad, Teresa. It’s getting wor
The Price Of Us Chapter 88
ANNA POV.The second the door slammed behind him, the room felt like it shattered with it.I stood there, my chest heaving, my arms wrapped tight around myself like I was trying to hold the pieces together—but they were slipping, falling, breaking anyway.God, I was shaking so hard.I sank onto the bed, pressing my hands to my face, but the tears wouldn’t stop. They just kept coming, hot and messy and endless, like everything I’d been holding in for weeks was spilling out all at once.I couldn’t believe what had just happened. I couldn't believe the things I’d said... the things he’d said.“You keep choosing her.”The words echoed in my head like a cruel little chorus, and my stomach twisted with regret—and anger—and heartbreak—and... God, I didn’t even know anymore. It was all just a mess. We were a mess.I wiped my face and looked around the room, my eyes blurry, my heart hammering against my ribs like it wanted out.Part of me wanted to chase after him, to throw open that damn door
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JACE POV.I stood there for a long second, staring at the door she’d just slammed shut. My jaw was tight, my fists clenched at my sides. The room felt like it was vibrating with leftover tension, every nerve in my body thrumming.God.Sophie was still frozen by the desk, her face pale, eyes wide, looking like she wanted to disappear into the floor.“I—I didn’t know she was coming,” Sophie said in a shaky voice, her hands fluttering uselessly at her sides. “I swear, Mr. Walker, I wasn’t—”I cut her off with a sharp shake of my head. “It’s fine. Go back to your desk, Sophie. Don't worry.”She hesitated, clearly wanting to explain more, but thought better of it. She grabbed her purse and rushed out, the door clicking shut behind her, leaving me alone with my thoughts—and the goddamn mess on the floor.I let out a long, shaky breath, dragging a hand through my hair. My eyes dropped to the shattered tray—the food Anna had brought, all of it smashed to pieces. I sat down hard in my chair,
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ANNA POV.The sky outside was already dim, streaked with deep purples and fading light. I sat on the edge of the couch, the TV on but long forgotten, eyes glued to my phone like it might suddenly light up if I stared hard enough.But nothing.Another hour passed. Still no word. My chest felt hollow, my mind racing in circles, picking apart every moment of the last few days. Where had it all gone so wrong? How had we ended up… here?I pressed my palms into my eyes, biting back the sting of tears. God, I didn’t want to cry. Not again.Just as I was about to give in, my phone rang. I stared at the screen, my heart leaping painfully into my throat. Jace.I fumbled to answer, my voice shaky. “Jace?”There was a brief pause, then his deep voice came through, low and tired. “Hey.”The relief hit me so hard I almost sobbed right then. My eyes burned, and I sucked in a breath, trying to hold it together. “Why, Jace? Why didn’t you come back last night? Why are you doing this?” My voice cracke
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JACE POV.I woke up with a stiff neck and a pounding headache, disoriented for a second until the sharp glare of my office window brought it all crashing back. The couch under me creaked as I sat up, rubbing my eyes and groaning. My suit jacket was crumpled on the floor, tie loosened, phone dead silent beside me.I grabbed it, blinking at the screen as notifications flooded in.Five missed calls.Two voicemails.All from Anna.I stared at her name, thumb hovering over the play button, jaw tight. Part of me wanted to hear her voice, to know what she was thinking—if she was worried, angry, sorry. But the other part? The bigger part?I wasn’t in the mood.Not after last night.Not after the hell of the past 24 hours—pulling every string, running on fumes, fighting to keep the deal from falling apart while Anna… God. While Anna played gatekeeper over something that should’ve been handled cleanly.I dropped the phone back on the desk with a thud, dragging a hand down my face. My eyes bur
The Price Of Us Chapter 84
ANNA POV.The silence after the door slammed was deafening.I sat there, staring at the empty space where he’d just been, my chest heaving like I’d run a marathon. My fingers gripped the edge of the couch, white-knuckled, but I couldn’t feel them. I couldn't feel anything except the burn behind my eyes and the hollow ache spreading through my chest like a crack in glass.“God,” I whispered, voice shaking, barely there. “What the hell just happened?”The tears came then—hot, unstoppable. I pressed my palms to my face, but it was useless. My shoulders shook, the sobs ripping out of me before I could stop them. I didn’t even know if I was angry or heartbroken or both. It was like everything—everything I’d been holding back for weeks, months—poured out at once.I had tried. God, I had tried.One night. I’d asked for one night with my husband. A night where we could be normal, where it was just us, without Sophie’s name buzzing like static in the background. And now… now I was the vill
The Price Of Us Chapter 83
JACE POV.I stared at the screen, Henderson’s threat still blazing across it like a ticking bomb. My jaw locked so tight it hurt, Sophie’s words playing on a loop in my head.Anna answered.She said not to call again unless it’s life or death.Why would Anna shut it down like that? Why wouldn’t she tell me Sophie had called? If I’d known—damn it—we could have dealt with this last night. This whole mess could’ve been avoided.A flash of heat shot up my spine, anger threatening to spill over. But I forced a breath out through my nose, grounding myself. Not now. No room for distractions. I could tear this apart later, but right now, we were circling the drain, and if I let my focus slip, everything was going under.“Alright,” I muttered, pushing up from my chair. Sophie was still in the room, eyes flicking to me like she was waiting for direction.“First, get legal on a video call. I want a full review of the contract—line by line. I don’t care how long it takes. We need to know if ther
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