**Zora's POV**“I thought you'd never come to me, Zora. I missed you so much,” Dan said and I scoffed.“I have no business with whether you miss me or not, Dan. Hand over what I asked you to get for me.” I requested, stretching my hand to him.He looked at me with a bemused expression on his face. “Are you trying to tell me that you didn't miss me or what?” He demanded and I glared at him. “Come on, girl, I already said I was sorry for what I did. You don't know how Irresistible you are, Zora. Why do you think Lucien still holds on to you even after telling him all that happened?” He asked.I didn't want to think too far because I knew he was trying to get into my head. I was not going to let him do that. “Dan, do not waste my time. Give me what I asked for.” I demanded, my voice firm and authoritative this time around.He sighed and reached into his pocket then brought out a mini bottle containing a liquid. I was about to collect it, but he yanked my hands away.“What do you want to

**Lucien's POV**As I made my way towards the palace, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. The plan that Zora and I had concocted was risky, but I knew that it was worth it if I could win over Elora's heart. I had always harbored feelings for her, and tonight might just be my chance to finally make her see me in a different light… on her bed of course.When I arrived at the palace gates, the guards eyed me suspiciously. It was clear that they didn't trust me, and I couldn't blame them. I had never been particularly close to the royal family, and my sudden appearance was sure to raise some questions. But I kept my cool and managed to convince them that I had important business to discuss with Elora.When I finally made my way to the grand hall, Elora was in the middle of a meeting with her advisors. She looked up as I entered, and her expression hardened when she saw me.“Lucien,” she said coolly. “What brings you here?”“I was hoping to speak with you in private,” I replie

**Elora's POV**I squirmed on the bed as the ray of sunlight radiating through the window hit my face.With a groan, I stood up and rubbed my eyes as a throbbing headache came. I closed my eyes to endure the pain, but the events that happened last night flashed through my head. Anger surged through me and I clenched my fists. How dare that scumbag touch me?I quickly got down from the bed and rushed to the bathroom to take my bath. I will make sure he doesn't escape this time around. He had already proven himself to be a dickhead, and I'll make sure he pleads for death and never see it.As the cold water ran down my body, another memory flashed through my head. It was about Damon. I remembered how I tried to force myself on him and groaned.“Why did I do what I did? I'm so embarrassed!” I exclaimed and covered my face. How am I going to face him today after everything that happened yesterday?My hatred for Lucien grew. When I was done bathing, I stepped out. The maid had already selec

**Elora's POV** “Scrub harder! You aren't doing it the right way!” I snapped at Lucien and Zora, whom I had taken from the coal mine to aid in cleaning up my room, with handkerchiefs. “There are brooms and mop sticks that we can use, Luna. This one is pure torture.” Lucien complained. “Exactly. I want you to feel pain. I haven't even started. You two will pay for everything you've done to me.” I said and they exchanged glances. I know they might be thinking that I'm punishing them because of the drugs and stuff, but that's not it. I'm using that as an excuse to get my Revenge. My revenge for the pain they cost me; for the sword they pushed through my chest and for how they brutally ended my life. I glared at Lucien and Zora, still seething with anger at the memories of what they had done to me. I knew that they were sorry, but their apologies were not enough to erase the pain they had caused. It was something that would never be accepted. “We're genuinely sorry, your highness. We

“What! You're terminating the contract?” Mr. Watson asked.“You suggested it.” Elora answered calmly and he kept quiet. “Wait, Mr. Watson, did you think your company has anything to offer to my father? Were you taking me for a fool? If you think I have no idea about the worth it my father's company then you're wrong. Your company has added nothing to our success so far. The only thing it has added is pain, betrayal and fraud.” She snapped and he moved back from her.He didn't know how she got to find out about his exploits in the company. It was one of those things that had been in their contracts but not disclosed to him. That wasn't like Elora at all. Her parents owned many properties throughout New York and they were quite rich enough to do without them. They even kept several mansions themselves and have a lot of money. "Elora, this is business. I'm just trying to make sure we're both well served by this deal.”It was an obvious lie and she didn't buy into it. "You call fraud bus