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The Silverwood Mansion stood quietly along a narrow lane, ivy creeping along its walls in twisting patterns. Ever since my mother died, the house had been left in the care of my nonchalant stepmother.

A wave of nostalgia hit me as I parked beside the old fountain—my favorite spot whenever I needed fresh air.

I stepped inside.

My stepmother stood in the dining area, dressed in a loose three-quarter gown, her old wig screaming old-fashioned. She spared me a brief, dismissive glance before returni
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  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    Unshaken

    The inside of the Citadel library was tense. Stacks of books I was supposed to read for the pilot project trial lay scattered across my desk, but my gaze was fixed firmly on my phone. Hours after the gala summit, it had been restless with dozens of calls and messages from Victor and his family, all of which I ignored. Meanwhile, Williams refused to pick up my calls after the news of my pregnancy. I had sent him texts explaining everything, but still no reply.Just then, the library door burst open. Victor stormed in, towering like a giant seeking his prey. I didn’t flinch. I simply watched him.His gaze finally landed on me in the corner of the library.“Lysandra!” he roared, striding angrily toward me. He slammed his hands onto my desk, the impact sending books tumbling to the floor. I stared at the fallen books, then back at him.“I will take everything from you,” he said, his eyes blazing red, “but I swear to God, I will never let you bring down my company.”There was a side of him

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    Unshaken

    The inside of the Citadel library was tense. Stacks of books I was supposed to read for the pilot project trial lay scattered across my desk, but my gaze was fixed firmly on my phone. Hours after the gala summit, it had been restless with dozens of calls and messages from Victor and his family, all of which I ignored. Meanwhile, Williams refused to pick up my calls after the news of my pregnancy. I had sent him texts explaining everything, but still no reply.Just then, the library door burst open. Victor stormed in, towering like a giant seeking his prey. I didn’t flinch. I simply watched him.His gaze finally landed on me in the corner of the library.“Lysandra!” he roared, striding angrily toward me. He slammed his hands onto my desk, the impact sending books tumbling to the floor. I stared at the fallen books, then back at him.“I will take everything from you,” he said, his eyes blazing red, “but I swear to God, I will never let you bring down my company.”There was a side of him

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    Unshaken

    The inside of the Citadel library was tense. Stacks of books I was supposed to read for the pilot project trial lay scattered across my desk, but my gaze was fixed firmly on my phone. Hours after the gala summit, it had been restless with dozens of calls and messages from Victor and his family, all of which I ignored. Meanwhile, Williams refused to pick up my calls after the news of my pregnancy. I had sent him texts explaining everything, but still no reply.Just then, the library door burst open. Victor stormed in, towering like a giant seeking his prey. I didn’t flinch. I simply watched him.His gaze finally landed on me in the corner of the library.“Lysandra!” he roared, striding angrily toward me. He slammed his hands onto my desk, the impact sending books tumbling to the floor. I stared at the fallen books, then back at him.“I will take everything from you,” he said, his eyes blazing red, “but I swear to God, I will never let you bring down my company.”There was a side of him

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    The Truths Under The Spotlight

    The atmosphere at the Silverwood Gala was rich and inviting.Even from the entrance, I could see the result of the millions I had sent to my father to make it happen.As I stepped out of the car, I noticed that the parking lot was already filled with sleek, expensive vehicles. Contractors, investors, and influential figures had all arrived.I walked into the ballroom, my heels clicking softly against the marble floor. My gown hugged my body perfectly, exuding elegance and sharpness. My makeup was flawless, thanks to the professionals' expertise.Inside, the ballroom was alive with energy. Groups of contractors and investors were engaged in conversation, while the media rushed around, cameras flashing. Whispers followed me.“Is that her… the daughter of Silverwood?”“The one who chose her father’s company over her husband’s?”“She’s… stunning.”I didn’t turn back. I kept walking, a calm smile resting on my lips.For the first time, I wasn’t building for vultures who called themselves

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    My Hidden Twin

    The scan room was bright and cold, yet my body felt hot as I struggled to hold the full pressure in my bladder. My fingers gripped the sheet tightly.As the doctor moved the scanner over my stomach, my eyes stayed fixed on the white screen in front of me. There they were… two tiny forms in black and white.I could see tiny hands and feet. They looked bigger than the last time. More real.The memory of that night replayed in my mind. I had surprised Victor on his birthday, and we ended up having sex. It was the first and last time we were intimate. Two weeks later, I realized I had missed my period and tested positive. When I broke the news to him, he claimed he was drunk.I stared at the screen as the baby moved slightly, almost kicking. I noticed another tiny hand shifting, as if it were sucking its thumb. My heart melted at the sight. Then, his voice echoed in my mind: “Get rid of it... We’ll have another one later.” I almost laughed bitterly because I knew the truth. He wanted me

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    The Beast I Called My Husband

    Even with the cool night air and the bright lights of the mansion, my mind kept circling back to Victor's strange message as I stepped into the vast sitting room.Then I froze. My heart tightened at the sight before me. The dining area had been transformed into a garden of romance.A banquet of flowers adorned the long mahogany table in a lavish arrangement. Bottles of champagne and neatly arranged wine glasses shimmered under the dim red lights. Victor sat at the table, his shirt half-buttoned, and his posture relaxed. His eyes glinted in the soft lighting as he held a red rose between his lips, staring at me in a strangely seductive way. I walked forward and sat opposite him, watching him in his dismay. “What is all this for?” I asked, my voice calm but firm.He removed the rose slowly.“Lysandra… you know how deeply I love you,” he said, his voice soft, almost hypnotic.“Victor,” I cut in, unfazed. “There’s no media here. Be honest with yourself.”His expression snapped. “This i

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    My Pain Became My Power

    The air outside the hall of the wedding gala hung thick and stifling. The glittering car park was filled with sleek cars as wealthy contractors arrived with their elegantly dressed wives.Victor took his look personally as I sat beside him in the back seat. He brushed his hair forward casually whil

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    The Deal In The Shadow

    The air at the LEAH private rooftop was taut as I stepped into the private lounge.William sprawled across a black leather couch, his shirt half-buttoned. In front of him, a glass center table held a gun.“This is the first time I’ve seen a woman not flinch at the sight of a gun,” he said, his gaze

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    Her Audacity

    “Don’t worry. She won’t be waking up soon.”Selena’s voice drifted into my ears as I slowly came out of a long, heavy sleep.My eyes opened slightly. Mary, my maid, stood beside the door in her white shirt and black pants, the Sterling household uniform. My gaze moved across the room and landed on

  • The Wife He Shouldn't Have Betrayed    The Facade Of His Love

    “O..Poor bride… She’s been sitting there like a fool in that beautiful dress.”“What else could a man possibly want? With a voluptuous figure like that! he must be blind.”The wedding guests whispered among themselves as I left my wedding reception, covering my face in shame.The news, Sterling’s b

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