Lahat ng Kabanata ng His Terms, My Surrender: Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 90

Sofia's POVI stood there, stunned for a moment as Theo's anger seemed to fill the room, choking the air out of me. His words were a blur of bitterness and frustration, and I could barely make sense of it all. What did he expect from me? Sympathy? Understanding? After everything he had put me through?He was drunk, a mess of tangled emotions and misplaced rage, and I could feel my own frustration building. The way he was shouting about Elianna, blaming her for everything that was wrong in his life—it was infuriating. But it wasn’t just that.It was everything.Not only had he ruined my birthday by proposing to me like some sick joke, now he was dumping all his hate on someone I knew nothing about. Someone who wasn’t even here to defend herself. His anger and bitterness spilled over, but none of it made me feel sorry for him.I crossed my arms, my eyes fixed on him as his words spilled out like venom. He was a mess, and I could see it, feel it in every shout and every accusation. But I

Sofia didn’t say anything. She just stood there, staring at me with those unreadable blue eyes, her grip still tight on the sheets.I waited for her to snap back, to throw something sharp and cold at me. But she didn’t.She just watched me.The silence stretched, thick and suffocating. I hated it.With a slow exhale, I turned, ready to walk away. I needed distance, space—anything to pull myself together before I did something reckless.But then, just as I reached the door, her voice stopped me."Was everything you said yesterday true?"I froze. My fingers twitched at my sides.I didn’t turn around.I knew exactly what she was asking. Knew exactly what she wanted me to confirm.That I had fallen for her.That she wasn’t just a plaything, a deal, a temporary obsession.That she had somehow become something more.I should’ve ignored her. Walked out and left her question hanging in the air. But instead, I let out a low chuckle, shaking my head.“You really think that, Sofia?” I turned sli

Sofia's POVI stood frozen, my back against the door, my breath shallow as I listened.The walls were thick, but not thick enough. Their voices seeped through, sharp and cutting, carrying every venomous word exchanged between them.I had thought Elianna was a victim. The betrayed lover. The woman Theo had tossed aside without care.But now?Now I knew better.She wasn’t just some heartbroken woman seeking justice. She was dangerous. Calculated.And she hated me.Her words still echoed in my mind, the ones she had whispered before Theo had stormed in."You think you can take him from me?" Her voice had been low, sweet even, but her eyes had burned with something far more sinister. "I will ruin you, Sofia. And if you don’t disappear, I will kill you myself."The way she had said it… like it wasn’t a threat, but a promise.I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms.Who was worse? Theo or Elianna?Theo had taken me, trapped me in this world, treated me like I was nothing more th

The evening air was cooler, the sky outside painted in shades of deep orange and purple. I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind drifting somewhere far away.Then the door burst open.I shot up just as Hailey rushed in, carrying a neatly folded set of clothes. The sharp contrast between her usual smug demeanor and the sudden urgency in her actions sent a prickle of unease through me."Here," she said, dropping the clothes on the bed beside me. Her voice lacked its usual arrogance. It was stiff. Almost nervous.I stared at the elegant dress—a soft, silky fabric, completely opposite of the ragged maid’s uniform I was wearing.I lifted my gaze to her, narrowing my eyes. "What’s this?"Her lips pressed together tightly, as if she didn’t want to answer. But then, with a sigh, she muttered, "Get dressed. Quickly."And just like that, I knew.Theo was back.I didn’t move. I just watched her, waiting for more.Hailey huffed, shifting uncomfortably. "Don’t make me repeat myself, Sofia

Theo didn’t hesitate. He grabbed Hailey by the arm and yanked her up with brutal force. She let out a strangled gasp, her feet barely finding balance before his hand wrapped around her throat again.This time, there was no hesitation. No warning.His grip was tight, unrelenting, cutting off her air as she clawed at his fingers. Her eyes widened in panic, her mouth opening and closing as she struggled for breath. Her legs kicked weakly, her body trembling as she fought against the inevitable.I rushed forward, my heart pounding. “Theo, stop! Please, stop!” My hands clutched at his arm, trying to pull him away, but he didn’t even flinch.His jaw was clenched, his entire body rigid with fury. “She tried to kill you, Sofia,” he growled, his voice dark and lethal. “I should end her right now.”Hailey let out a choked sound, her face turning a frightening shade of red.I panicked. “Theo, listen to me! You can’t—” My voice cracked as I yanked at him harder. “Please, just stop!”His eyes snap