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Chapter – 22 | Another Chance
…65…64…63…62…61…
No, definitely not working.
…60…59…58…57…56…55…
Screw that!
I want to punch the bastard who showed up at my grandmother’s driveway this morning.
Fuck him!
…54…53…50… Ugh!
I hate this! What did I ever do to deserve this fate?
“Would you like to join me for dinner tonight?”
“No.”A defeated sigh left Irwin’s lips and he ran his hand through his neatly combed hair, messing it. What did he expect? Did he think that I would jump into his arms if he showed up with a bunch of flowers at my doorstep in the morning?He was definitely not the person I want to see the first thing. My entire mood turned sour when I stepped out of my grandmother’s home. Mom had left eaRelated chapters
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The next few days had gone well, until one afternoon Irwin showed up at my campus. I was summoned by the principal during my class and went to see her, wondering what I did now.The unasked question in my mind was answered the moment, I opened the door to her office. Irwin sat in a chair opposite to her desk with a pleased look.“Mrs. Vasquez, I was told that you wanted to see me.” I masked my irritation with an efficiency of an actress and uttered in a professional tone.“Oh, yes, Ms. Valentine.” She beamed. “Mr. Pierce here is one of our board members. You’d know considering you both are engaged,” she said.I perfectly knew of that. Still, I didn’t get why I was called for. I pursed my lips and gave her an expectant look.Mrs. Vasquez seemed to get the hint and continued. “Mr. Pierce complains that you wouldn’t join hi
Within My Grasp Chapter – 24 | Hector
My mind barely registered the expensive garden crafts that decorated both sides of the driveway, my heart thundering as we neared the mansion.What if this isn’t a family dinner as he claimed? What if he was planning something else?“Hey, Ava, we’re right outside the gates, away from the vicinity. Relax, we’ll be there in a blink of an eye if you need us,” Noah’s gentle voice assured me through the earpiece.I blinked twice and wanted to tell him he didn’t come as he promised.“That was a metaphor,” he spoke again and I could hear the laughter in his voice. “It would take at least three minutes by car,” he added.I didn’t bother for Irwin to open my door and climbed out before he could make it my side. His lips set in a thin line and clenched his jaws. Instead of s
Within My Grasp Chapter – 25 |Proposal
Hector started sweating profusely and I was sure my question had taken him off guard. "Oh, no dear, you're probably mistaken. Martina and I have… only one son.”If his sudden nervousness wasn’t enough, his stutter was a dead giveaway. On my peripheral vision, I noticed Martina and the others arriving at the hall. “Intruder alert!” I whispered and pulled his hand, so we started dancing again.“Look, Mr. Hector, you may be aware that I am being coerced into this marriage,” I began to speak with a smile on my face so it would appear that we were casually conversing. “I don’t love your son and will never marry him.”“Do tell me the name of that fortunate boy.” Hector’s experienced eyes crinkled with laughter and a real smile crept across my lips at the thought of Noah.“Noah Parker.”Hector nodded. “I am not sure, how any of this conversation is going to he
Within My Grasp Chapter – 26 | Hector’s secret
"Noah, stop... we are late for our classes.""I am not in the mood to attend classes today. Besides, I am in the middle of something important," Noah replied, kissing my neck, and I chuckled in response."You-" The sudden ringing of my mobile interrupted us and Noah released me with a scowl.A deep frown marred my face noticing the unknown number. "Hello," I asked hesitantly, wondering if it was Irwin. Maybe he called from a different number because I don't respond to his calls or messages."Sophia, this isHector."Each hair on my body stood on attention as I mouthed Hector's name to Noah and put the phone on loudspeaker mode. "Oh, hey, Hector... How are you?""I am fine, thank you, Sophia. I waswonderingif we could meet for a coffee."My heart raced at his words. "Oh, sure. I am free today. How about we meet at Mason's cafe in about thirty minutes?""That soundsgood. I will see you
Within My Grasp Chapter – 27 |Riley’s Back up plan
The walk back to home was relaxing. Noah intertwined his fingers with mine, his thumb running circles in my palm. Everything felt natural with Noah.I didn't have to worry or get self-conscious every time I looked at him. He loves me for who I am and I think that was important when you are in a relationship. Life with Noah was something I could imagine and be happy about.“I found something.” Noah’s gentle voice drawled as he pulled a rolled newspaper from his coat pocket.“What is in it?”“See for yourself.”Billionaire playboy Irwin Pierce caught cheating on his rich fiancée.Disgust crawled under my skin before I returned the paper to Noah. I didn’t want to read any more than I already did. “Why do you keep this?”“You can call off the wedding. Irwin can’t do a thing about it.”I rolled my eyes. “Calling off the wedding is nev
Within My Grasp Chapter – 28 | The Heir
"Why are you looking at me like this?" Riley asked with a suspicious look.I bit my lip, averting my gaze.How am I going to ask him?“There is something we need to ask you?” Noah drawled as I cast an uneasy look at him. He pulled out his phone as my frown deepened. I watched as his fingers typed away on the keypad. “Here,” Noah slid the phone to Riley. “Have you seen this man before?”My posture relaxed and stiffened simultaneously at this question. Relaxed because we wouldn’t offend Riley if he isn’t Hector’s son. Stiffened wondering what if Riley is, in fact, the illegitimate son of Hector?"Yeah, that's Uncle Hector. Mom's friend," Riley said, returning the phone. "Why do you ask?" His eyes swept through everyone in the room before locking with Noah’s.Our eyes were glued to his face, unable to believe that we had the heir among us all this time. That explained why
Within My Grasp Chapter – 29 | The Cat is out of the bag
When we reached the venue which was once again Irwin’s mansion I loathed, the media surrounded us like hawks. Lightning flashes and clicks enveloped us, yet there was no warmth.“Miss Valentine, who is the gentleman with you?”“Is he your friend?”“Is he your boyfriend?”“Are you breaking up with Mr. Pierce?”“Are you calling off the wedding?”I shook my head at the meaningless questions that deafened us before being securely led away by the securities on duty.“That was crazy,” Riley whispered.“Tell me about it.” I rolled my eyes, wanting nothing to do with the attention.The huge ballroom I danced with Hector earlier was transformed for the night. Red curtains embellished with gold embroidery flowers hung from the ceiling. Everything from the red carpets to the mountain of foods showcased the wealth the Pierce’s possessed.
Within My Grasp Chapter – 30 | Alec’s girlfriend
"Trixie! Are you ready, girl?"A bark came as a reply from the living room, drawing a chuckle from me."Grandma, I am going to Alec's place. I'll message mom on the way.""Sure, honey. Will you be back for dinner?""I'm not sure, grandma. I'll call you, okay?""All right, my dear. You take care now.""I will. Don't forget your medicines.""I won't."I kissed her cheek before leaving the warm comfort of her home. She followed. "Where's grandpa?""Oh, it's Saturday. He went to meet his old buddies in the diner.""That's great. See you later, grandma.""Bye, sweetie."I hopped in mom's car and tightened the seatbelt around Trixie. Mom gave me her car since Nolan mostly dropped her at the office. I expected her to move in with him as soon as the divorce was finalized.I picked Tracy and Sana from the B2 bus station before continuing onwards. The drive towards Alec's home took thirty minutes throug
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