Lahat ng Kabanata ng Contracted: Love In The Shadow: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Lucian sighed proudly as he watched Mira's interaction with his circle of friends, Jake, Ken, and Lora standing by her side. It amazed him to see half of the board members present at the gathering. Aunty Amelia, it seemeds had reached out to the company, and they were thrilled to attend, especially given the fact that they had never met their boss's wife before.Lucian's chest swelled with pride as he watched Mira's grace and confidence. He marveled at how she effortlessly went through conversations when he couldn’t even last a second, her laughter filling the air and drawing people in. Yet, beneath his pride, there was a hint of nervousness and fear for reasons he didn’t know. These thoughts lingered, casting a subtle shadow on his otherwise proud demeanor. “Someone looks excited," Amelia remarked, her voice dripping with playful sarcasm as she appeared out of nowhere, a sly smile curling her lips.Lucian, caught off guard, grinned sheepishly, his cheeks tinged with embarrassment.

At the sound of gunshots ripping through the air and the noises of terrified screams, Lucian felt his heart hammering against his chest like a frantic drumbeat. In an instant, his eyes darted across the room, searching for the source of the chaos. His breath caught in his throat as he spotted a masked man, cold, aiming his gun at Mira.Time seemed to freeze as Lucian's instincts kicked in, his body moving on pure adrenaline. He sprinted towards her, a desperate need to protect her surging through him. But before he could reach her, a brave man in a suit leaped in front of Mira, shielding her from the deadly rain of bullets. If it weren’t for this stranger's action, he would have thrown himself into harm's way without a second thought.Ignoring the relentless rain of bullets, Lucian sprinted towards where Mira lay on the ground, motionless. Her form was covered by the lifeless bodies of others, and his voice, raw with fear and desperation, cut through the deafening noise as he called o

Chapter 73 – A Mother's VengeanceSeconds stretched into endless minutes, yet the eerie stillness after the gun short persisted. Confusion etched deep lines on Lucian's face as he instinctively pulled away from me, his eyes widening with disbelief. The sight that greeted Lucian shook him to his core, the very essence of the Creed rattled with in him. Nicholas was clutching his chest, his expression that of agony and confusion as blood spurted from his mouth, staining his lips and the ground beneath him. Four bullet holes marred his chest, each one a stark reminder of the violence that had just happened.In that moment, a wave of fear washed over Lucian, paralyzing him. The raw pain etched on Nicholas's face, the struggle for breath, and the crimson pool forming around him painted a vivid picture of despair, he pulled me closer again as he observed the surrendering.What—” Nicholas tore his eyes away from the wound on his chest, raising his head in astonishment. There stood Mrs. Do

~~~~~~Inside the ambulance, I clung to Noah's hand with all my might as the medical team bustled around us. They swiftly set up a drip and administered oxygen to him. My heart felt like a heavy stone, weighed down by the intense worry and guilt. I held onto him, my silent prayers filling the small space. I couldn't help but apologize in my thoughts for the turmoil and heartache he had endured, all because of me.I couldn't even begin to fathom the myriad of thoughts that raced through Noah's mind when he returned from his trip and discovered that I had vanished. To then find me in the hands of another man, married no less? It was a level of betrayal that no one could easily bear. The feeling of remorse and regret was like a knot in my chest, knowing that I had caused him so much pain.Nora sat nearby, her gaze fixed on me, torn between concern and frustration. She seemed unsure whether to yell at me or simply push me out of the moving vehicle.She sighed, her voice laced with bitter

Lucian stood outside the room, his hand trembling on the doorknob. He couldn't bring himself to open the door, the weight of his emotions pressing down on him like a ton of bricks. He stared at the room number, trying to find the strength to face whatever lay inside.After what felt like an eternity, he mustered the courage to push the door open, the hinges creaking softly. Mira's voice reached his ears, muffled by the walls but unmistakably filled with pain. She was crying. Lucian's heart clenched in his chest, but he remained frozen in place, listening to her words.His world shattered when he heard her confess, her voice heavy with emotion, "I love Noah and would do anything to be together with him again."His breath caught in his throat. God, he truly did love her. But in that moment, he felt like a spectator in his own life, watching his heart being torn apart. Maybe they were never meant to be. Perhaps his purpose was to guard her, even if it meant sacrificing his own happiness.