All Chapters of Chasing Back The Woman He Destroyed: Chapter 241 - Chapter 250

Serena's POVHow I awoke to the heat.Two encircling arms about me, burly but tender. I didn't want to move, not quite yet.Outside, the world was late-night dark, between dark and light, and I could sense the gentle rise and fall of breathing beside me. Damien's, I surmised.I turned my head slowly, crossed eyes meeting his face, peaceful, handsome, too lovely really in the dim light filtering through the curtains.My ribcage tightened and before I knew it his hand ran down my waist. Eyes met, and something intangible passed between us.Then his mouth was on mine. It started soft, slow, teasing, gentle, but soon grew into something that made my heart pound wildly.My fingers encircled his cuffs, and his breath blended into mine.I don't know what came over me, but it was right… until the nude burst of light sliced through the darkness.The curtains moved on their own.Morning sunlight hit his face, except for no longer being Damien. It was Alexander.I was held there. I was chilled

Serena's POVI opened the door to find Sophia and Ella wrapped up in their customary gossip, their faces lit by the brightness of their phones and the easy comfort of a morning that had somehow felt weirdly normal."I'm back," I announced, dropping my robe from my shoulders. "I'm going to shower.".Ella smiled, her eyes flashing open as if the day had only just dawned on her too. "Oh, yes. You should. You look like you slept with your eyes open," she said, although her tone was joking.Sophia yawned, smiling lazily at me. "I'll be with you in a minute," she said. "I'm just finishing this message."I flashed a smile and headed for the bathroom, then Ella interrupted, a trifle too quickly to sound spontaneous."Sophia, hey, why don't you shower with Serena? Time-saving. Breakfast will arrive soon, and you two leaving together will get it over faster."Sophia glanced between me and Ella, smiling. "Shower date? Oh, that's original." She teased, feigning hurt. "Okay. In the spirit of effic

Serena's POVHe smiled, the line of his mouth trembling. "I'll take that as a compliment."Sophia got to her feet, stacking the plates. "Okay, planner and avenger, scheming later. Breakfast is officially over."Ella giggled and moved to assist her. I lingered another moment, watching them stand up and clear the table, their laughter drifting gently.For one brief moment, I wanted to be like them. I had once laughed like them, before betrayal became my shadow.Damien got up from his chair and inserted his hands deep into the pockets of his jeans. "We'll talk more later," he whispered. "After Ella brings the papers."I nodded. "Fine. Just get her out of there without being seen."He grinned at me. "You worry too much.""I've earned that right," I growled.He smiled quietly and headed for the door. "Then perhaps let me bear some of that burden for you."I said nothing. He disappeared, his footsteps receding down the corridor, leaving me to my own thoughts.Sophia looked at me from the co

Serena's POVA chill of unease traveled along my chest. "You think he could be in cahoots with Vincent?"Damien gave me a fast glance before refocusing on the road. "Maybe. Or maybe he is in cahoots with someone who is. Either way, keep an eye on him. Don't play down the people around you, Serena. Most times betrayal isn't from the bad guy, it's from the person smiling in your face."I sighed, staring out the window as buildings blurred past. “I’m tired of betrayal, Damien. I’ve had enough to last me a lifetime.”He didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he reached over and lowered the volume of the radio.That's exactly why you have to outsmart all of them. Vincent is only one of your issues. Diamond Company's board will also test you. Fifty percent of them still think that you don't deserve where you are."I smiled weakly. "Then I'll enjoy proving them wrong."."Good," he replied, showing a flash of a smile. "Because once Vincent makes that exchange with Diamond City, it will give him

Serena's POVWe followed Paula down a long corridor lined with glass offices. Every employee who saw us paused for a moment, then looked down or nodded respectfully.The mood changed around us, the soft hum of conversation clearing to silence and nervous shuffling.I could practically feel the tension filling the floor. The heir of Diamond City walking through their hallway wasn't an everyday occurrence.The living room was spacious, dark, comfortable-appearing chairs, a table overflowing with magazines, and a massive window overlooking the skyline. Paula pointed to it restlessly."Do please make yourselves at home, ma'am. Would you like something to drink? Coffee, tea—""Water is fine," I said."At once."She bobbed slightly and hurried off.The moment the door closed, I exhaled. Damien reclined on the couch, looking at me with that inscrutable half-smile of his."You're plotting something," he remarked."Clearly," I replied, sitting opposite him. "I told Alexa I'd speak to the MD. I