All Chapters of Love I tried to Hide: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

A week later, Tyrra felt like half her burden had been lifted. She had finally moved into the new hotel and settled into her apartment.The past week at work with Lemar had been surprisingly drama-free and remarkably smooth. She still couldn’t believe she had managed to get through the entire week as if it were normal, even with him flirting relentlessly throughout their arrangement.Judging by how smoothly everything had gone, and the fact that Flavier hadn’t tracked her down last week, she began to hope that luck might finally be on her side. Hopefully, it would stay that way for the remaining three weeks of the arrangement.When she arrived at the office, Tyrra immediately noticed that Lemar was gone, his coat hung neatly on a hanger, a subtle sign that he had arrived.To confirm, she asked her secretary. When she learned that Lemar had left earlier without mentioning where he was going, Tyrra decided to grab her coffee first before returni

 “Why are you resisting? Why won’t you give me a chance?” His tone was curious, not angry, but it pressed on her nerves all the same.“I’m not interested,” she said flatly. “So quit wasting your time and put your energy elsewhere.”Lemar tilted his head, eyes narrowing. “Do you always sleep with men you’re not interested in?”Her chest tightened, but she forced herself to stay cold. “That night wasn’t about you. It wasn’t personal, Mr. Domino. I could have been with anyone, as long as he was a man. You just happened to be there.” She gave a small shrug, pretending it meant nothing.For a moment, hurt flickered in Lemar’s eyes before it hardened into anger. He looked away, lifting his glass to cover the crack in his pride.Tyrra’s chest ached at the sight, but she crushed the guilt down. She couldn’t afford to feel sorry for him.

Grace’s mind spun with questions as she drove to Flavier’s place. Ever since their phone call, one thought kept nagging her, why hadn’t Tyrra reached out since coming back to Ludus? And why had she suddenly left the hotel?Where was she staying? Why return after six years? What did she want now? And why was Lemar Domino’s interview so important to her?The moment she arrived, Grace punched in the passcode and walked in. Flavier was expecting her, so there was no need for formality.In the living room, she found him sprawled on the sofa, a glass of whiskey in hand. His jacket lay tossed aside, his tie loosened, the day’s weight heavy on him."What’s going on, Mike? Why did you sound like that on the phone? Did Tyrra say something? What happened?" Grace pressed as she sat down beside him.Flavier swirled the whiskey lazily. "Before I tell you, I’ve got news. One good, one bad. Which do you want first?"

Flavier had been turning things over in his mind all morning. If anyone knew about Tyrra and Lemar’s meeting schedule, it would be Lemar’s secretary. Once he got the details, he could easily follow Tyrra when she left.But when he reached the office lobby, the secretary’s chair was empty. He frowned, then guessed she was probably inside with Lemar. Not wanting to leave without answers, he walked straight to the door, knocked once, and pushed it open without waiting.He froze. Tyrra was seated across from Lemar.The sight lit a spark of anger in his chest, but he quickly masked it with a polite smile.Lemar and Tyrra both looked up, their conversation cut short. Tyrra bit back the scowl that wanted to show.“I wasn’t expecting you this morning,” Lemar said as Flavier closed the door and stepped further inside.“I’m sorry to barge in, ”“No need to apologize,” Lemar cut i

Flavier leaned against his car outside the bakery, watching the door like a hawk. Bored of waiting, he pulled out his phone and dialed Grace. She always picked up fast, and today was no different."Hey, boo," Grace purred, her voice dripping with sweetness.Flavier smirked. "Guess what?""Tyrra got hit by a car and died?" Grace asked, half-joking, half-hopeful.He let out a low chuckle. "You’d love that, wouldn’t you?""You know it would solve all my problems," she said without shame.Flavier’s grin widened. "Well, no such luck. She’s alive. I’ve got my eyes on her right now, she’s inside, laughing it up with Rayna."Grace’s tone snapped sharp. "Rayna? That stupid bitch? She’s hanging out with Rayna when she still hasn’t called me?""Told you she’s different now," Flavier said calmly, enjoying the sting in Grace’s voice.Grace hissed. "Do you think…