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Trouble Ahead

Author: Jojo S.
last update publish date: 2026-05-11 06:19:47

From the VIP booth, Marcos kept watching the movement down below, but he was no longer paying attention to the dance floor or the crowd around him. His focus remained fixed on Samantha and the woman who was now standing far too close to her.

The stranger kept one arm wrapped around Samantha’s waist while leaning in to speak into her ear, comfortable enough to act like there was already real intimacy between them. What bothered Marcos the most was that Samantha didn’t seem the least bit uncomfor
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  • Unexpected Encounter   Conquest

    Caio was getting ready to head to his room when he received a message from Sophia:“I need you to come to my room. It’s urgent.”He picked up the pace. The word “urgent” sent all kinds of thoughts racing through his head—from her being in danger to her having gotten hurt. He reached her door quickly.He knocked, and she answered almost immediately. Sophia glanced both ways to make sure he was alone, pulled him inside, and locked the door.“What happened? What’s the emergency?” he asked, concerned.“This is the emergency,” Sophia replied, pulling him into a deep, intense kiss.Caio understood right away. He had been eager for this since the day they had gotten closer in the office. He wanted to repeat that moment, but he hadn’t found the right opportunity—and he didn’t have the same boldness she did.Their lips parted for a second. Caio scooped her up, making her wrap her legs around his waist, and carried her to the bed. He laid her down carefully and positioned himself on top, resumi

  • Unexpected Encounter   Suspicious

    Samantha couldn’t hold back any longer and ended up bringing up the subject she had promised herself she wouldn’t mention.“You trusted Sabrina so much that you never even suspected she could do something like that.”Adam found her tone strange, but he answered anyway.“It’s not exactly like that. Things happened really fast, and we didn’t even consider that possibility. We got distracted, especially with everything that was going on with you.”“And would you forgive her if she wanted to come back to you?” Samantha asked, looking him straight in the eyes as she waited for his answer.Adam didn’t understand where these questions were coming from, but he continued answering honestly.“Why would I do that? She knew perfectly well that I don’t forgive betrayal. Besides, I already have you. What reason would I have to want her back?”He replied, holding her gaze and looking completely sincere. Samantha asked a few more questions but didn’t push the subject any further.“And how are your in

  • Unexpected Encounter   Insecurity

    The three of them arrived at the store. At the entrance, Sophia asked the security guards to wait outside.“You can wait here. I don’t think anything’s going to happen inside, especially with Alice around.”They obeyed and stayed outside, keeping watch. Once inside, the three women began browsing the clothing racks, picking out a few pieces. Sophia headed to the fitting room to try on what she had selected.“I’m going to check out the dresses on the other side. I have a dinner tonight and I want to look stunning,” Alice said, clearly excited.“Like everything you wear doesn’t look amazing on you!” Samantha rolled her eyes.“But it wasn’t always like that… I’ll be right back. Stay alert,” Alice advised.Samantha noticed that Alice sounded a little off when she said “it wasn’t always like that.” It seemed like she had remembered something and gotten sad for a second.She took the opportunity to look at a few items herself, chose what she liked, and headed toward the fitting rooms. On th

  • Unexpected Encounter   Setting the Trap

    Adam finished his shower and, before Samantha stepped in for hers, said:“I’m going to get dressed and head downstairs. I want to get this bug situation sorted out quickly so I can relax and plan how to finish Oliver off.”“You haven’t eaten anything yet, Adam. The doctor said you need to eat because of the medication. Do you want to end up with gastritis or a stomach ulcer?”“Are you scolding me, babe?” he asked, stepping closer with a smile.“Yes, because you’re incredibly stubborn.”“I’ll take it from you… and I actually like seeing this bossy side of you,” Adam said, grabbing her by the waist and pulling her in for a kiss.“Go get dressed. Didn’t you say you were in a hurry?” she shot back, taking the chance to give another order.“Yes, ma’am,” he replied, giving her a playful salute with a grin. “I promise I’ll grab something to eat on the way. Is that good enough?”“It better be,” Samantha answered with a satisfied smile, happy he had given in.After saying goodbye, Samantha wen

  • Unexpected Encounter   Taking Advantage

    When Andrew got back to the clinic, Pedro was still asleep. He didn’t want to wake him, so he stood quietly by the bed for a few minutes, just watching. Earlier, he had stopped by the infirmary to get a few scratches he’d picked up during the escape treated.As he stood there, his thoughts drifted to his brother’s situation with Samantha. All the dangers she had faced just by being with Adam, the desperation on her face when there was no news of him… Would it be better for Pedro to stay away from him? That way, he wouldn’t run the risk of going through the same thing his friend had.Lost in thought, Pedro woke up and saw him there. He immediately noticed the small scrape on Andrew’s face and grew worried. Samantha had already left looking roughed up, and he had only found out through the nurses.“What happened to you? Are you hurt?” Pedro asked, trying to move but wincing in pain.“Careful, you can’t move like that,” Andrew said, stepping closer.“Are you really not hurt?” Pedro looke

  • Unexpected Encounter   Lesson

    Samantha followed the two of them, curious to see up close what Alice was scheming. They headed to the property’s shooting range. There were two: one outdoor and one indoor. As expected, they chose the indoor one.The competitors started getting ready. Alice handed Samantha a pair of ear protectors and stepped into her lane. The rule was simple: whoever hit the center of the target the most times would win. Samantha had no doubt who would come out on top.Both loaded their magazines and began firing. After emptying their rounds, they pulled the targets back in. Just as Samantha had predicted, Alice won.“Pure luck,” Marcos grumbled. He hated losing—especially to her.“Alright, that really wasn’t fair to you. I’ll buy dinner,” Alice replied with a smile.That had been Alice’s plan from the start. She knew she would win, but she wanted to have dinner with him. If she invited him directly, she was sure Marcos would turn her down. Since he was extremely competitive, she came up with the b

  • Unexpected Encounter   Unwanted Interruption

    Even knowing he could die for touching her, he decided he would. And if he had to die for that act, at least he’d die happy: he would have had these moments with the woman he loved, and more than that, he would give her exactly what she was craving.Caio gripped her back, making a firm, decisive mo

  • Unexpected Encounter   Falling into the Trap

    Caio walked back into the house after shaking Sophia off. But he didn’t find Adam where he expected. He asked the two sitting on the sofa, messing with their phones.“Where’s Adam?”“He went after Samantha,” Andrew replied, lifting his eyes from the screen. “But what’s up with you? You look pale.”

  • Unexpected Encounter   Pool

    The four of them stood there, watching the two in the pool. They were chatting and smiling, splashing water at each other. With the constant rush of organization business and company affairs, Adam didn’t get much time to spend with his sister—at least not like this, just having fun. And that made h

  • Unexpected Encounter    Cupid’s Plan

    Samantha was finishing packing her suitcase when she heard a knock at the door. A chill ran through her stomach, imagining it might be Adam.“Come in,” she said, mentally bracing herself.When the door opened, she felt relieved to see it was Sophia walking in.“I heard about the trip to Mexico. Alr

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