After He Let Me Fall 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 11 - 챕터 20

NYLAThe driver swerved to the side. The car in front of us missed by inches.One second, the road was clear. The next, headlights burst into view, blazing straight at us. “Shit, who are these guys?” The driver swore under his breath and wrenched the steering wheel hard to the right. My body slammed against the seat as the tires screeched. The car didn’t hit us or even graze us, but the force of the turn was enough to send us spinning off the road.The driver got a grip just in time, the vehicle fishtailing before settling back onto the road. I sucked in a sharp breath, my hands shaking as I clutched the armrest. Before I could even process what had almost happened, the driver’s voice cut through my thoughts.“There’s another one.”I twisted around to see the car. A black sedan had appeared behind us, close enough that I could see the glare of its headlights reflecting off our rear window It didn’t speed up or slow down. It stayed there. Maybe waiting for something. I quickly realize

KAELThe elevator doors slid open without a sound.Two men stepped in first, scanning the hallway before their boots touched the marble floor. They stopped a few feet from me, with their faces firm, and brutal enough to make anyone tremble in fear. That's why I picked them, apart from the fact that they were my most trusted body guards.“Mr. Kael,” the taller one said. “Long time no see,”“Good to see you both, run me through on the positions” I said.“I will stay inside, hallway coverage,” Reed replied immediately. “While he, takes exterior and surveillance. Cameras are already synced to our system.”“Good, I hope you remember the rules,”“No independent movement for her. No unvetted visitors. No leaving without clearance.”“If she asks questions?”Reed met my eyes. “We redirect, so no lies are being told.”I nodded once. They were trained for situations like this. Reed glanced past me, toward the bedroom. “Is she asleep?”“Yes.”“Then we’ll keep it that way.”I stepped aside long e

NYLAI left the library with my head buzzing, the truth still rearranging itself inside my head. The doors slid shut behind me, I watched everyone go about their lives like mine didn't just crack open.I stepped down from the stairs and walked towards the car. That was when I saw her.The woman from the other night, the crazy lady that barged into the room while Kael…..I shook my head to rid myself of the intimate moment Kael and I shared.She stood across the street, leaning casually against a lamppost, one heel braced against the curb like she was waiting for something. Or someone.My stomach tightened instantly. I tried to avoid eye contact but it was close to impossible.She noticed me and smiled slowly, the kind of smile that welcomed an unnecessary argument. “So,” she said when I crossed the street, her eyes sweeping over me from head to toe without shame, “You’re Kael's new plaything,”I stopped a few feet away. “What do you want?”She laughed softly, shaking her head. “Relax

NYLA"You look stunning, darling," The stylist said, packing up her tools swiftly. “Thank you,” I replied shyly."Knock him dead." With a quick hug and a wink, she was gone, leaving me alone in the spacious dressing room of the penthouse.My heart fluttered with a mix of nerves and excitement, I smoothed the fabric of my peach dress. It hugged my curves gently, the soft chiffon cascading around me, with delicate straps that crossed over her shoulders. I had chosen red lipstick. My dark brown. hair flowed freely down my back. I took a deep breath, the scent of jasmine from my perfume lingering in the air, and headed downstairs.The peach dress flowed over me as I walked majestically.Kael was downstairs. I saw him before he saw me. He stood near the window, with jacket off, sleeves rolled up, one hand braced against the glass and his phone against his ear. He looked tired, I felt terrible for how I spoke to him earlier.Then he turned and everything stopped completely.Neither of us

NYLAI stared at him for a long moment, certain I had misheard.“A… what?” The word stuck in my throat before it could fully form. “You want me to do what?”Kael didn’t rush to answer. He leaned back against the chair, arms folded loosely, posture relaxed in that infuriating way that made it seem like nothing ever truly rattled him. The sunlight spilled through the glass behind him, framing his silhouette softly.“I want you to pretend to be my girlfriend,” he said calmly.I went silent, I didn't know how to respond to such requests. I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I’d been holding and shook my head once, short and sharp.“You can’t be serious.”“I am,” he replied, evenly. “But hear me out before you decide.”I turned away, pacing a few steps, my bare feet cold against the marble floor. A laugh bubbled up, thin, humorless. “Of all the things you could’ve asked of me, this…” I gestured vaguely between us. “This is what you want?”Kael watched me carefully, eyes following every mov