Semua Bab The Devil's Handmaiden : Bab 51 - Bab 60

Chapter 51Fragile LoyaltiesThe tension in the garden was palpable, every breath weighed down by the unexpected fainting of Aurora. As she lay unconscious on the cold stone floor, her body limp and fragile, a wave of surprise swept through the crowd.“Drama queen,” Veronica spat out with a flick of her wrist, her voice dripping with disdain.Damian’s gaze immediately shot toward her, his eyes blazing with anger. “How dare you?” His voice cut through the air like a knife. “She’s been in the dungeon for two days! You’d faint too if you were left to rot down there.”Dominique crossed his arms, his cold stare settling on Aurora. “She’s not a child. Why would she faint? People like her need to learn to endure.”Damian clenched his fists, barely able to contain his rage. Before he could speak, David’s mocking voice chimed in, “Tired, right. Or maybe she’s just weak.” His words were laced with sarcasm, more interested in humiliating than showing concern."I can’t believe you guys,” Damian

Chapter 53Bound by Blood, Torn by Desire. Dominique strode into his father’s room with measured steps, his eyes narrowing as they swept across his brothers who were already gathered: Denzel, David, and Damian. The tension in the room was palpable, and it wasn’t just because their father, Don Vito, had summoned them. There was an air of something darker, something unsaid, hanging heavy between the walls.“Father, you called for me?” Dominique’s voice was clipped as he addressed his father, his posture rigid.Don Vito, who sat at the head of the long mahogany table, gave a slow nod. His face, still pale from his recent illness, betrayed no emotion. “Yes, Dominique. I called all of you here to discuss something as a family. It's been two days since the poisoning incident, and despite all our efforts, we’ve come up with no leads. I suggest we let the matter rest. It didn’t result in my death, so let us move on."“No,” Dominique said sharply, his voice seething with barely restrained fu

Chapter 55Bound by Desire Pt2. My heart raced as I entered his room and stood in the middle of Dominique’s room, my body trembling not only from fear but from something deeper, an undeniable attraction I refused to name. The room was a reflection of him, dark, intense, and filled with secrets. The tension in the air was suffocating, and every time Dominique moved, it was like a storm brewing just beneath the surface, waiting to crash over me.“What did he go through? This is not normal,” I asked out loud. I roamed my hands through his stack of books, “He reads,” I let out a small sarcastic laugh. Surprisingly to me, he had some of my favorite author's books. “Wow, he has Half a Yellow sun” I gasped at the realization.I was just at a loss for words; a lot of emotion crashed through me, but I didn't know how to feel. I felt trapped. Not by the room itself, but by my own emotions. Why did my body betray me like this? After everything Dominique had put me through, the cruelty, th

Chapter 57Torn HeartsPeter sat in the plush lounge of Tiffany’s mansion, staring blankly at the ceiling. His mind was a tangled mess of thoughts, the weight of regret and confusion heavy on his shoulders. Life felt like it was spiraling out of control. Nothing seemed to make sense anymore. Aurora. Tiffany. His own choices. Everything had gotten so... complicated.“Everything is just fucked up,” Peter muttered under his breath, his voice heavy with sadness.He raked his fingers through his messy hair, sighing deeply. “I need a drink… something to take the edge off.” He stood up, feeling a new resolve wash over him. “I just need to get high, forget all of this... if only for a little while.”Peter wandered into the mansion’s massive wine collection, his eyes scanning the rows of expensive bottles. Tiffany had always had a taste for luxury, and her wine cellar was no exception. He didn’t care about the taste, though. He just wanted something strong. Something that would numb the pain

Chapter 59 Sisters Torn ApartAnastasia had felt it for weeks now the distance growing between her and Vanessa. Once, they had been inseparable, two halves of a whole, sisters who shared everything. But ever since Vanessa started aligning herself with Tiffany, plotting behind their father’s back to bring down Aurora, the bond had started to crack. Vanessa’s once warm, sisterly vibe had turned cold, and Anastasia couldn’t ignore it any longer.She couldn’t let this continue.With a determined sigh, Anastasia made her way to Vanessa’s room. Her mind was buzzing with frustration, questions swirling in her head. She had to understand why her sister was pushing her away, why she was choosing to side with someone as devious as Tiffany.When Anastasia reached Vanessa’s door, she didn’t bother knocking. She pushed it open and found Vanessa sitting on her bed, engrossed in her phone."Vanessa," Anastasia called out, her voice sharp.There was no response."Vanessa!" she called again, louder