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Chapter 81

THE COFFEE MEETING(Serena’s POV)The next morning, I arrived at the small coffee shop Lysander had suggested. It was tucked away on a quiet street, the kind of place where people went to avoid being noticed. I spotted him immediately, sitting in a corner booth with his back to the wall.He was on his phone, speaking in a low voice. I couldn’t hear what he was saying, but his expression was serious. Almost threatening. When he saw me approach, he quickly ended the call.“I have to go,” he said into the phone, then hung up without waiting for a response.I slid into the booth across from him, my heart pounding. “Who was that?”“Just business. Nothing important.” He smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “I’m glad you came. I wasn’t sure you would.”“I almost didn’t.”A waitress appeared and I ordered a cappuccino. Lysander already had a black coffee in front of him, untouched and probably cold.“So,” I said once the waitress left. “You promised to tell me everything. Who you really are.

Chapter 82

THE REVELATION(Serena's POV)I stared at Lysander, my heart racing. His words echoed in my mind."You have no idea whom you are seated before." His voice was cold.There was something in his eyes that I hadn't seen before. Something dark and powerful. Something that made me realize I might have gotten myself into something much bigger than I understood.Had he approached me intentionally?What could have the Blackwood's done to him to make him this angry?"Lysander, what do you mean by that?" My voice trembled.He smiled, but it wasn't the warm smile I had gotten used to. It was colder and more calculating."I mean that I'm not just some tech CEO who got lucky with a startup. I come from a world that is much bigger than the Blackwoods. In my world, the Blackwoods look like children playing at power." "What… what world?" I stammered, holding myself together so I don't tremble from fear. The atmosphere in the room had changed. It had gotten colder, sending chills dowin my veins."A wo

Chapter 83

THE SEARCH(Damien’s POV)I stood in the Blackwood mansion library, watching Eleanor pace back and forth like a caged animal. It had been four days since Claire’s kidnapping. The ransom deadline had passed. And we still didn’t have the money.“This is unacceptable,” Eleanor said for the tenth time. “How can it take this long to liquidate assets?”“Because you insisted on doing it quietly,” Victoria said from her seat by the window. “If you had just paid the ransom immediately, this would be over.”“And shown weakness to whoever is behind this? Absolutely not.”“A girl’s life is at stake, Eleanor.”“I’m aware of that. But giving in to terrorists sets a dangerous precedent.”I slammed my hand on the desk. “She’s not a political statement. She’s a person. A scared girl who is being held captive because of our family.”Eleanor turned to face me. “Which is why we need to find her. Not just pay the ransom. Louis, what do you have?”Louis Wright stood near the fireplace, holding a tablet. “W

Chapter 84

REJECTION (Damien’s POV)Two days had passed since Claire's rescue. Two of doctors, therapists, and police interviews. Two days of watching the woman I was supposed to marry fall apart piece by piece.I sat in the Blackwood mansion drawing room, watching Claire stare out the window at nothing. She had been doing that a lot lately. Just staring. Her eyes glazed over like she was seeing something the rest of us couldn't see.Eleanor made sure she stayed with us so she could receive maximum care amd avoid the media."Claire?" I said softly. "Would you like some tea?"She didn't respond. She didn't even blink."Claire?" I tried again, a little louder this time.She jumped, her whole body jerking like I had shouted. Her hand flew to her chest and she looked around wildly before her eyes finally focused on me."Sorry. Did you say something?" Her voice trembled."I asked if you wanted tea." I whispered."Oh. No. No thank you." She smiled and it was weird.She turned back to the window. I wa

Chapter 85

FEARS(Serena’s POV)Isabella was chattering excitedly in the backseat as we drove home from her kindergarten. But I wasn't listening. My mind was on Lysander and the conversation we had that morning.He had called to say he wanted to pick Isabella up from school. Not just today, but regularly. He said he wanted to be more involved in our lives.I had said yes without really thinking about it. And now I was regretting that decision."Mommy, you're not listening," Isabella said. She could make sentences now, though they weren't clear. She was just a year old. Sje was too smart for her age."Sorry sweetie. What were you saying?""I said Mr. Lysander is really nice. He bought me ice cream and let me pick any flavor I wanted.""That's nice of him.""He said he wants to be my friend. Can he be my friend?"I glanced at her in the rearview mirror. "What do you think about Mr. Lysander?""I think he's cool. He's tall and he has a nice smile. And he knows a lot about princesses.""He does?""Y

Chapter 86

THE HUMILIATION(Damien's POV)I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing incessantly. When I checked, I had over a hundred missed calls and twice as many text messages. My stomach dropped as I opened the first message.It was from a friend. "Dude, what happened with your engagement? It's all over social media."I stood up and quickly opened Twitter and my heart sank. The trending topics were brutal.#BlackwoodRejected #ClaireRunsAway #BlackwoodShameThere were screenshots everywhere. Screenshots of a post Claire had made on her private Instagram that someone had leaked. In it, she talked about the kidnapping, about feeling pressured to marry me, about needing space from the Blackwood family.But what made it worse were the memes. People had turned us into a joke. Pictures of me with captions like "When even fifty million dollars can't buy you love" and "Rejected billionaire starter pack." was all over the place.The worst part was the comments. Thousands of them."Claire dodged a bul

Chapter 87

THE GRANDMOTHER(Serena's POV)The morning started with Isabella chattering excitedly over breakfast. She was eating her cereal and bouncing in her seat."And then Mr. Lysander said that princesses are brave and strong, not just pretty. Isn't that cool, Mommy?""Very cool, sweetie." I smiled, though my mind was elsewhere.Elena was paying close attention to Isabella's story, smiling and nodding. "Mr. Lysander sounds like a very wise man.""He is! And he's funny too. He made me laugh so much yesterday."I watched my daughter's face light up as she talked about Lysander. She had been asking about him every minute since our dinner. Wanting to know when she would see him again."Mommy," Isabella said suddenly, her face very serious. "Can Mr. Lysander be my daddy?"The spoon fell from my hand and clattered against my bowl. Elena's smile faded."What, baby?" My voice trembled."I want Mr. Lysander to be my daddy. He's nice and he makes you smile and he likes me. Can he be my daddy?"My hear

Chapter 88

THE AGREEMENT(Serena's POV)I stood in Lysander's office, still processing what had just happened. Helena had left moments ago, but her presence lingered in the room like an expensive perfume."Your grandmother is terrifying," I said finally.Lysander smiled. "She has that effect on people. But she's also incredibly powerful. With her help, you'll be untouchable.""I said yes because I want Eleanor Blackwood to pay for what she did. But Lysander, there's something we need to discuss." My tone charged."What is it?"I took a deep breath, pulling a seat. "Isabella. She asked me this morning if you could be her father."Lysander's expression softened. "Serena, I would be honored to be a father figure to her.""No." I said immediately, my voice firm. "That's exactly what I don't want. Lysander, you're a good man. You've been kind to both of us. But Isabella is getting too attached. She's confusing your kindness for something more permanent.""Would that be so bad?""Yes. Because I don't

Chapter 89

THE AFTERMATH(Damien's POV)I spent the entire day after Eleanor's oath locked in my room. I couldn't face anyone. I couldn't look at myself in the mirror. The shame of what had happened was overwhelming.I had peed myself. Like a frightened child.But it wasn't just the physical reaction that bothered me. It was what it represented. My complete and total fear of Eleanor. My inability to stand up to her. My weakness.Victoria knocked on my door around noon. "Damien? Can I come in?""Go away." I said."Come on. Eleanor wants to discuss the next steps."I opened the door. Victoria looked at me with barely concealed amusement."You look terrible." He nose scrunched up in disgust."Thanks." I said.She walked in and sat on my bed. "Eleanor is already putting her plan into motion. She's contacted several of her connections in New York. By the end of the week, Claire won't be able to get a job anywhere in the city.""That's cruel." I said, rubbing my chin. There was nothing I could do to s

Chapter 90

THE ACCIDENT(Damien's POV)The next three days felt long and heavy. The mansion was quiet, terribly quiet. Eleanor spent most of her time in her study, speaking in calm and quiet tone when making phone calls. She looked pleased with herself and it always mean trouble for someone else. I knew she was making plans already and it broke my heart I couldn't do anything to stop it. I was just a puppet heir. I took my meals in my room, unable to bear the sight of her at the dining table. The few times I stepped out, I saw Victoria speaking in hushed, eager tones with Eleanor's advisors. My sister had fully embraced her role as the dutiful granddaughter, and the sight of her always agreeing to Eleanor’s cruelty made my stomach turn.In the evening of the third day, seems Eleanor couldn't tolerate my absence at dinner anymore. Anya, the head housekeeper appeared at my door, her expression as stern as ever. "Your grandmother requires your presence at dinner, Mr. Blackwood. She said it is not

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