Chapter One Hundred And Fifty One

~Aliyah's Pov~“Why is it you?” I asked immediately, staring at Ronald in disbelief as he stood right in front of me.Out of everyone I expected to see, he was the last person on my mind.A smirk slowly spread across his face the moment he noticed my reaction.“What?” he asked mockingly. “Are you disappointed?”His tone carried amusement, almost like he enjoyed seeing the shock written all over my face.Then he took a slow step closer.“I told you,” he continued confidently, “You have three days. And do you honestly think I would take my eyes off you even for a second?”The victorious smile on his face instantly irritated me.As though this entire situation was some kind of game to him. As though I was some prize he had already won.But I had no interest in entertaining his nonsense.“Where is Dominic?” I asked immediately, completely ignoring everything he had just said.The question left my lips before I could even stop myself.Ronald’s expression darkened slightly in irritation.“H

Chapter One Hundred And Fifty Two

~Aliyah's Pov~For one brief moment, I wondered what my life had actually turned into.It felt unreal…like I was watching someone else stand there instead of myself.I was at the altar.Dressed in the gown Ronald had forced on me earlier, the fabric was heavy on my body, as though it carried more than just weight—it carried the weight of everything I didn’t choose.Everything I didn’t want.The priest stood directly in front of us, calm and unaware of the chaos building inside me.And beside me was Ronald.He kept flashing me that irritated smile of his, the kind that looked like patience but felt more like a warning.“Smile, Aliyah!” he whispered through clenched teeth, leaning slightly closer so only I could hear him. But I could hear him clearly anyway. “You are going to ruin our happiest moment.”My jaw tightened at his words.I wanted to roll my eyes so badly.I really did.But I couldn’t.Because I remembered exactly what he had said when he forced me into this gown earlier… the

Chapter One Hundred And Fifty Three

~Aliyah's Pov~“Everyone lay down flat!” Victor’s commanding voice echoed aggressively through the cold, cavernous space, bouncing off the walls and filling the air with sheer panic.Before anyone could even process the order, another deafening gunshot shattered the silence, the sharp report ringing in our ears. Immediately, Victor’s armed men moved in like shadows, swiftly surrounding us from all angles. The dark barrels of their weapons left no room for negotiation, effectively forcing us to comply with his terrifying command without a second thought.I scrambled to the floor, my heart hammering against my ribs. I had barely laid down flat on the hard, dusty ground when I felt a rough grip on my arm. Victor immediately grabbed me by the shoulder, hauling me upward with brutal force and making me stand firm on my feet. I stumbled, but his iron grip kept me upright.He raised his weapon, deliberately pointing the cold metal of his gun directly at my temple. The sight of a gun press

Chapter One Hundred And Fifty Four

~Dominic's Pov~“Aliyah, please tell me that you love me!” Ronald said suddenly, his weak voice cutting through the heavy air and completely catching us off guard.It was an unbelievable sight. He was lying there on the hard ground, helpless and covered in bright red blood from his injury, and yet that was all he could think of in his final moments. Out of everything happening around us, his only worry was how she felt about him.Standing there, I was incredibly surprised by his words, but at the exact same time, I was curious to know if Aliyah still loved him after everything that had happened between them. Did she still feel something for him? Did she still have a warm spot for him somewhere deep inside her heart? I watched her closely, waiting for her answer.“I do love you, Ronald!” Aliyah said suddenly, her voice cracking as the tears spilled over. “I loved you with everything in me, but you broke it…” She paused for a moment, swallowing hard as she looked down at his pale fac

Chapter One Hundred And Fifty Five

~Aliyah's Pov~It had been exactly one full month since the world lost Ronald, thirty long days defined by nothing but relentless planning and cold, calculated strategy. Grief had not been given space to breathe; instead, it was meticulously weaponized. The critical evidence hidden away back then had ultimately served a massive purpose, laying down the exact blueprint needed to dismantle Hale’s corporate empire piece by piece.Tonight was the night that structure began to collapse and tonight, Victor would finally get an excruciating taste of his own poison.Glancing up at the display, the wall stood covered in pinned newspaper clippings—a paper trail of targeted public ruin. One headline in particular burned brightest, its slanderous print practically echoing aloud: ‘Aliyah Voss, a woman who married the two Voss brothers, just to ensure she steals the Voss company.’A low, bitter chuckle escaped as those absurd words flashed once more through memory. Reaching across the wood, the

Chapter One Hundred And Fifty Six

~Aliyah's Pov~“What the hell are you doing here?” Victor demanded, his voice barely above a harsh, disbelieving murmur, every trace of his earlier composure entirely shattered.A sly, triumphant smile spread slowly across my face as I met his wide, panicked gaze. Leaning in close, my voice dropped to a razor-sharp whisper right beside his ear. “I'm here to correct all wrongs, you murderer!”Almost instantly, blinding camera flashes began exploding across the hall like lighting. The press team we had surreptitiously smuggled into the venue surged forward, microphones raised and sharp questions already flying before Victor could even process what was happening.“Mr. Hale! You claimed she destroyed the Voss family—why is she here with you tonight?!” a reporter shouted over the growing din.“She—” Victor stammered, his mouth opening to spin a defense, but I cut him off before he could find his footing.“Everyone, I would love for you to give me a listening ear,” I announced, my voice ca