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All Chapters of Taming The Devil's Queen : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Twenty one

AnnaHe ran his hand through his hair, exhaling sharply. "Hey, miss Rude. I saved your ass and the least you could do is say thank you."I rolled my eyes, shifting to the edge of the bed. "It's Anna. And I learnt to behave this way from a certain rude jerk who didn’t thank me when I saved his sorry ass," I snapped.To my surprise, he grinned. He’s not just a self-absorbed jerk, he's crazy too. I shook my head. I definitely should have killed him when I had the chance.Just then, a slight pain flared on my left arm. I looked down and saw that the bleeding had stopped. It was cleaned and bandaged. I bit my lip. Great. Now I’m indebted to this idiot."So, Anna," he drawled, dragging the name like it offended him. "Can we talk about you stealing my car yesterday?""I didn’t steal your car," I fired back. "I borrowed it. I was going to return it after taking myself to get treated," I added quickly, praying he’d stop digging.He stepped closer, his footsteps light but deliberate. I looked u

Twenty two

Jayden I exhaled slowly as my car came to a halt in the cold silence of the garage. My hands remained on the steering wheel, gripping it harder than necessary as I stared out the windshield into nothingness. The soft hum of the engine was the only sound, but it did little to drown out the thoughts spinning in my head.Dad was going to be livid.And honestly, I didn’t give a damn.Let him scream. Let him punch walls and hurl his precious antique glass across the room. I wasn’t going to marry Jessica. Never.I stepped out of the car, the night’s chill immediately wrapping around me like a warning. The sky above was still dark, but streaks of dawn crept over the horizon, casting a cold, blue light on the mansion’s stone walls. My breath left my lips in a ghostly mist as I walked toward the entrance of the estate.I tapped the keypad, fingers numb. The soft beep and mechanical click welcomed me back to the place I was supposed to call home. But this house never felt like one.I exhaled d

Twenty three

Jayden “You what?”Kelvin’s voice exploded across the private lounge, slicing through the low hum of jazz and clinking glasses. His whiskey glass nearly toppled as he jerked forward with his eyes wide with disbelief.“Have you completely lost your goddamn mind?”I didn’t answer immediately. Instead, I raised my glass and let the whiskey burn its way down my throat like fire, chasing away thoughts I didn’t want to feel.“If I had lost my mind,” I said calmly, setting the glass down, “I’d be walking barefoot on the highway, not drinking top-shelf whiskey in a penthouse lounge.”“Don’t joke right now, Jayden,” Kelvin snapped. His brows were furrowed, his fists clenched on the table. “You told your dad you have a girlfriend when you don’t. Are you trying to sign your own death warrant?”I gave a one-shoulder shrug, poured myself another drink. “Relax. That’s only a problem if he finds out.”He leaned in, frustration written all over his face. “He will find out, Jayden. He gave you three

Twenty four

AnnaI sat alone at the far end of the hall, watching Anita as she took the stage. Her voice rang out, smooth and poised, as she gave yet another one of her "Mother Teresa" speeches. The kind where she talked about her charity visits to orphanages and motherless babies' homes, handing out donations like confetti. Cameras flashed nonstop, and reporters buzzed around like overexcited bees, desperate to capture the perfect moment.It still amazed me, honestly. How could this be the same Anita I once knew? The same Anita who used to spill blood without so much as blinking was now standing there, soft-hearted, glowing like some saint. I envied her. At least she got the chance to live a normal life, something I could never even dream of.Normal? That word had never belonged to me. I was born broken, and I made my peace with it long ago. Best to stay abnormal. Safer that way.My eyes drifted across the hall. Everyone wore those wide, plastered-on smiles, pretending like they actually cared.

Twenty five

AnnaI barely remembered half the drive. The world outside was a blur of honking horns and flashing headlights. My only focus was the woman slumped behind me who was too still.When I screeched into the driveway, Frederick was already there, pacing like a lunatic. A black SUV was parked behind him, the doctor must have arrived just seconds before me.The second I killed the engine, Frederick yanked the passenger door open."What happened?" he barked, his face pale."I don’t know!" I snapped, climbing out of the car. "She just collapsed!"Frederick scooped Anita up like she weighed nothing, and together we rushed into the house. The doctor, a slim, older man with wire-rimmed glasses and an irritatingly calm face, followed closely behind, his medical bag swinging in one hand.We laid Anita down gently on her bed. I hovered awkwardly at the foot of it, arms folded tightly across my chest, trying to act detached but my heart was hammering painfully against my ribs.The doctor worked quick

Twenty six

AnnaAnita slowly sat up against the pillows, her hand resting gently on her flat stomach. She looked at me with a sly, knowing smile."Now they're all gone," she said, her voice light but carrying an edge of mischief. "Won't you hug me? I'm sure you're dying to do that but couldn’t because you hate being perceived as weak."I scoffed loudly, crossing my arms. "Delusional much? Who’s dying for a hug? Definitely not me."She grinned wider, a glint of playfulness lighting up her tired face. And then, like the little devil she was, Anita let out a dramatic, exaggerated cough, clutching her chest like she was about to faint again.My heart lurched before my mind could even catch up.I rushed to her side instinctively, grabbing her arms, my voice sharp with panic. "Anita?! Are you..."But she was fine. Perfectly fine. And before I could react, she yanked me into a tight hug."Gotcha," she whispered into my ear, laughing softly.I froze, stiff as a board, my hands awkwardly hovering in the

Twenty seven

Anita“Can you add a touch of white to the flowers? Just a little, please. Everything has to be perfect, my guest tonight is... very important.”I took a deep breath, glancing around the room as the final touches for the evening came together. I was hosting a private dinner party, something small. I wanted to celebrate the tiny miracle growing inside me and also, welcome one of the most influential figures in the state. My nerves, however, weren’t so small. I needed everything to be flawless. He had to be pleased.“Did you restock the bar?” I asked Grace, my eyes scanning the to-do list in my hand.“Yes, ma,” she replied, polishing the last of the silver goblets until they gleamed.Grace is my housekeeper and one of the few people I truly trust. I don’t keep a large staff. Just four maids and her. They weren’t hired randomly. I strategically picked them. I had pulled them out of the darkest moments of their lives, gave them hope when they had none. That kind of loyalty? It sticks. If

Twenty eight

Anna“Leonard will be attending the upcoming Black Diamond Gala.”Thomas’ message blinked onto my phone screen, and instantly, a slow smirk crept across my face.Finally.The bastard just handed me the opportunity I’d been starving for.I’d spent weeks trying to dig up information on him, only to hit dead ends. Unlike the other clowns who couldn’t help showing off their wealth online, Leonard was a ghost. No personal social media. No paper trail. Nothing. It was maddening.That’s when I pulled in Thomas. He had ties to some of the most dangerous hackers alive, people who could find even the Devil if you asked nicely enough.“Are you sure it’s smart to go after him at such a high-profile event? Security will be tight. I can spare a few of my men if you want back-up.”Another message. Thomas again.I stared at the screen. He had a point. The Black Diamond Gala wasn’t some random corporate gathering. It is an exclusive gathering of the nation’s most powerful businessmen, visionaries, and

Twenty nine

Anita "What the heck is going on? How in the world is that grumpy jerk in our house " Anna asked through gritted teeth.For some reasons, I felt satisfied seeing the disgust and maybe horror in her eyes. It has always been the reverse whenever I try to introduce any man to her. Most of these men leaves terrified. I heard the last one was traumatized and had to book an appointment with a therapist."Cat got your tongue?" she snapped, yanking me out of my thoughts. "How the hell did you even get his number?"I smiled, letting the mischief dance across my lips. “Through you.”She blinked. “What? Me?”“Yeah. I can’t believe this, Anna. You were seeing Jayden and didn’t tell me?” I folded my arms, feigning a dramatic pout. “You even spent the night with him.”She let out a dry, hollow laugh. “Are you insane? What are you even talking about?”“Oh, I’m very sane,” I said with a shrug. “Remember two weeks ago? You left for one of your usual revenge escapades and didn’t return. I waited all n

Thirty

Jayden I don't wait. Never have.They always wait for me; assistants, board members, models, women with pretty face and empty brains. But here I am, sitting in my car like some desperate teenager, waiting for a woman who hurled a plate at my head minutes ago?.Unbelievable.I tapped my finger on the steering wheel, jaw tightening. If my old man hadn’t been so damn persistent, I wouldn’t be in this ridiculous situation. I wouldn’t be sitting here, wasting my time and sanity.Just then, my phone buzzed, slicing through my spiraling thoughts.It was a message from Kelvin. “Hey. How’s it going? Just checking if you’re still alive.”I smirked, fingers flying across the screen. “Barely. You free later? I need to hit the boxing ring. Got steam to burn.”Just as I hit send, the passenger door yanked open to reveal Anna.She climbed in without a word, slamming the door shut behind her. She wore furrowed brows and her lips pressed in a tight, blood-red line. The fury from earlier was still the

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