Semua Bab MARRIED TO MY EX FIANCE'S STEP BROTHER : Bab 21 - Bab 30

KIERAN’S POVThe next morning, I woke up with a tight feeling in my chest.Something just felt… off.I sat up in bed and rubbed my face slowly. Sleep had not done much for me. My mind was already filled with work, board members, Paul, and everything that could go wrong today.I went straight into the bathroom and took my bath. The cold water helped clear my head a little. By the time I stepped out, wrapped in a towel, my phone was already buzzing with work messages.I dressed up quickly—black shirt, dark trousers, watch on my wrist. Another long day.I was about to walk out of the room, when the door opened and Michelle walked in. She was fully dressed. I raised a brow. “I'm pretty sure the contract also stated that you shouldn't go out without my permission.”“I was waiting for you,” she revealed. “How can I help you?” I asked, my brows furrowed in curiosity. She walked closer. “Can I come with you to work today?”I froze for a second.“No,” I said almost immediately. “Not today.

MICHELLE’S POV. I tried calling the number back but the call never went through. It was like the number never existed. “Pick up… please pick up,” I whispered as I stared at my phone.Nothing.My heart wouldn’t stop racing. My hands were cold. And I kept checking the door, the windows, every sound making me flinch. I didn’t sleep at all. I just sat on the bed, hugging my knees, waiting for morning.The moment the sky started to lighten, I rushed out of the house. I didn’t even wait for breakfast.The hospital was quiet when I arrived — why wouldn't it be? It was just a few minutes past seven. I ran through the hallway, my footsteps echoing loudly. Nurses stared at me as I flew past them. I didn’t stop. I only had one thing on my mind — My mother.I pushed open the door to her room and rushed in. Immediately my jaw dropped. My mother was gone. The sheets were neatly arranged. The machines were gone. The room looked like no one had used the place in a while. My brows furrowed in cu

MICHELLE’S POV. The drive back home felt like the longest ride of my life. The city lights passed by the car window, but my mind wasn’t in the car. It was spinning. Spinning too fast.Kieran’s question kept echoing in my head.Why would he ask that? Was he suspicious?Did he know something? Was Paul planning something? By the time the car finally stopped in front of the mansion, I was already shaking inside. The moment the door opened, I stepped out quickly, almost rushing.“Michelle,” Kieran called behind me.“I’m fine,” I said sharply, not looking back. “I just… need a minute.”I walked into the house before he could say anything else. I needed answers — real answers. So it was time to finally meet Paul, face to face. I was on my way towards Paul's room when I bumped into a maid.“Where is Paul?” I demanded. Her eyes widened in fear as she pointed in the opposite direction. “He is in the garden.”I nodded and marched there immediately. I found Paul and Tami sitting in the littl

MICHELLE’S POVI was panicking as I watched Kieran struggle with the laptop. My hands were shaking, and my stomach felt like it was twisting into knots. Every second that passed made my guilt heavier. I couldn’t believe this was happening.The men around me started whispering and laughing quietly. I could hear snickers, muttered comments, even some sarcastic remarks aimed at Kieran.“Can you believe this?” someone whispered. “After all that hype, nothing works?”Another muttered, “I’ve never seen someone fail this badly in a meeting.”I forced myself not to cry, though my throat burned. I was the cause of all this — No, Paul was. He was the one that forced me to do it. It is all his fault. I deeply wanted to confess, I wanted to tell Kieran about everything but I couldn't risk my mother's life. If Paul could find out about the little conversation i made with his son, how hard would it be for him to find out i blabbed to his step son. I swallowed hard as I forced down the scream bui

MICHELLE’S POVI didn’t need to be told twice. Paul didn’t have to threaten me again or explain himself in another cruel way. The truth was already clear. I had no power here. None at all. The only thing I still had was my love for my mother, and Paul knew it.So I made my choice. I chose to do the right thing — leave this house immediately. I wiped my tears, stood up from the floor, and grabbed my bag. My body felt empty as I packed the few clothes I came with. I had to leave the house. Kieran was not as powerful as I thought he was, Paul had the power so technically, Damien still had power over me. I packed my clothes and hid the bag under the bed. And prayed Kieran wouldn't notice a thing. But luckily, Kieran didn't come back home. He texted that night that he was going to spend the night at the office. Poor Kieran must still be looking for a way to get back the project that I destroyed. The next day, even before the sun could kiss the sky, I was already out of the house. Paul