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Chapter 21-Cassandra's Play

The Next MorningCassandra Whitmore sat in her Park Avenue office, perfectly manicured nails tapping against her glass desk as she reviewed the report in front of her.Derek Chen, her private investigator, stood across from her, waiting.“You're sure about this?”Cassandra asked, not looking up from the document.“This information is completely true,” Derek confirmed. “Michael Moore. Arrested in 2008 for securities fraud and embezzlement. Sentenced to fifteen years. Died in prison in 2012 of a heart attack. His daughter was…”“She was six years old when he was arrested,” Cassandra finished, a slow smile spreading across her face. “Ten when he died. She must be able to remember what happened and carry the shame.”She set down the report and looked up at Derek.“And you're certain the media doesn't know about this yet?”“I am very sure because Moore is a common name, and Elara's mother made use of her maiden name after the arrest. The connection isn't obvious unless you're specifically lo

Chapter 22- Shame

Elara barely slept.She lay awake in the enormous bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind replaying the article over and over.Criminal blood.The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.Just like her father.By the time the morning light shined through the windows, she felt empty.She heard Sebastian moving around the penthouse, the coffee maker, his office door opening and closing, the low murmur of his voice on a phone call.Handling it. I guess.That's what he did. He handled things. Fixed problems. Made messes disappear.But this mess was her.And she couldn't be fixed.Elara dragged herself out of bed and pulled on her clothes reluctantly. When she emerged from her room, Sebastian was in the kitchen, already dressed in a suit, his phone pressed to his ear.“I don't care what they're saying,” he said into the phone, his voice hard. “Issue the statement exactly as I wrote it. Don't make any changes.He saw Elara and his expression softened slightly.“I have to go,” he said into the pho

Chapter 23-The Vigil

Elara didn't leave her room all day.She heard Sebastian moving around the penthouse, his office door opening and closing, phone calls in low voices, the occasional sound of frustration that told her things weren't going well.But he didn't knock on her door again.He didn't try to force a conversation.He just... let her be.Which somehow made everything worse.Because part of her wanted him to fight harder. To demand she talk to him. To refuse to give her the space she had asked for.But he respected her boundaries.Even when it clearly cost him.In the evening, Helen brought a tray of food and left it outside her door with a gentle knock.“Mr. Vale asked me to bring this,” Helen said through the door. *You should eat something, dear. For the baby.”Elara waited until Helen's footsteps retreated before opening the door and bringing the tray inside.Soup. Bread. Fruit. Tea.All things she could stomach even with nausea.He had remembered.Of course he had.She just kept eating, tasti

Chapter 24-Meeting The Family

Elara was organizing books in the library when Sebastian's phone rang.She watched his expression shift as he looked at the caller ID, his jaw tightening immediately and his shoulders became rigid.“My mother,” he said flatly.Before Elara could respond, he answered. “Victoria.”Even from across the room, Elara could hear the crisp, commanding voice on the other end.“Dinner. This Friday. Seven o'clock sharp. You'll bring the girl.”Sebastian's eyes met Elara's. “We're not…”“This isn't a request, Sebastian. I've given you enough time to handle this situation privately. Clearly, you need guidance. Friday. Don't be late.”The line went dead.Sebastian stared at his phone like it had personally betrayed him.“She wants to meet me,” Elara said quietly. It wasn't a question.“Yes.”“And you don't want me to go.”Sebastian set his phone down carefully. “What I want is for you to not have to deal with Victoria Vale's particular brand of cruelty. But she's not going to stop calling until we

Chapter 25-Defending Her

Elara stood in the foyer, pressing her hand to her chest, trying to slow her racing heart.Charity case.The words echoed in her mind, mixing with every cruel comment she had endured over the past weeks.Gold digger. Criminal's daughter. Trash.And now this.Behind her, she heard Sebastian's voice, low and deadly.She should leave. She should walk out the front door and wait in the car and let him handle his mother without her there to witness it.But something kept her frozen in place.Maybe it was the tone of his voice.Maybe it was the need to know if he would actually defend her or smooth things over with his mother.Maybe she just needed to know where she really stood.“What did you just say?” Sebastian's voice was quiet. Too quiet.Victoria's response was direct. “I said she's a charity case, Sebastian. Surely even you can see…”“Get out.”There was silence.“I beg your pardon?” Victoria's voice sharpened.“I said get out.” Sebastian's voice rose. “Butler. Staff. Anyone who works

Chapter 26-James Vale

It was nearly midnight when someone started pounding on the penthouse door.Elara jumped, her book falling from her hands.Sebastian looked up from his laptop, frowning. “Who the hell…”The pounding continued, accompanied by a voice slurred with alcohol.“SEBASTIAN! Open up! I know you're in there!”Sebastian's expression shifted from confusion to resignation. “Fuck.”“Who is that?” Elara asked.“My brother.” Sebastian stood, running a hand through his hair. “And he's drunk.”He crossed to the door and opened it.A man stumbled in, younger than Sebastian by a few years, devastatingly handsome in that careless way some people were, wearing an expensive suit that looked like it had been slept in. His dark hair was disheveled, his tie missing, and he reeked of whiskey.“BROTHER!” He threw his arms wide. “There you are! And you're…” He squinted past Sebastian. “And you have company? At midnight? Sebastian Vale has a company that isn't a conference call? Alert the media!”“James.” Sebastia

Author's Note

Hello readers!I want to thank each and everyone of you that have stuck to this story from the beginning. Thank you for supporting Sebastian and Elara's story. I want to ask for any feedbacks or comments you have while reading this story.What do you think of their relationship so far. Let me know in the comments.The story continues and I will see you in the next chapter!

Chapter 27- Pregnancy Scare

Elara woke to pain.It was sharp, sudden and low in her abdomen.She lay still, heart pounding, trying to convince herself it was nothing.Just normal pregnancy discomfort. Just her body adjusting. Just…Another cramp, sharper this time, made her gasp.She threw back the covers and stumbled to the bathroom.When she saw the spotting, her entire world came crumbling down.Blood.Not much. Just a little. But enough.No no no no no…Her hands shook as she grabbed her phone.It was barely six in the morning. Sebastian would already be gone, he had mentioned a breakfast meeting with investors. Or maybe he was at the gym. Either way, he wasn't here.She was alone.Her fingers trembled so badly she almost dropped the phone as she dialed.He answered on the first ring, voice alert. “Elara? What's wrong?”“I'm bleeding.” The words came out strangled. “Sebastian, I'm bleeding and it hurts and I don't know what to do…”She heard the sharp intake of his breath. Then car doors slamming.“How much

Chapter 28- The Shift

Three Days After The ScareElara woke to find Sebastian sitting in the chair beside her bed.Again.“You're doing it again,” she said without opening her eyes.“Doing what?” His voice was carefully innocent.“Watching me sleep. Like you have been for the past three days.”“I'm not watching you sleep. I'm working.” She heard papers rustling. “I just happen to be working here.”Elara opened her eyes. “You have an office.”“The lighting in here is better.”“Sebastian.”He set down his tablet with a sigh. “How are you feeling?”“I feel the same way I felt two hours ago when you asked. And four hours before that. And every hour since we got home from the hospital.”She sat up carefully. “I'm fine.”“Dr. Bennett said to rest…”“I've been resting for three days. I'm going insane.”“You should rest more.”“Sebastian, I'm eleven weeks pregnant. That doesn't mean I am made of glass.”“I know that.” But his eyes moved over her like he was checking for any signs of distress. “Are you having any cr

Chapter 29- Trust Building

Three Weeks LaterElara woke to sunlight streaming through the windows and the realization that something felt different.She pressed her hand to her stomach.No nausea.For the first time in weeks, she woke up without the immediate need to run to the bathroom.Second trimester.Dr. Bennett had said the nausea would ease. She had been right.Elara stretched carefully, feeling her body changing in ways that were becoming harder to hide. Her jeans didn't fit anymore. Her shirts were getting tight across her chest and stomach.The baby was real now in a way it hadn't been before.She found Sebastian in the kitchen, making breakfast, a routine that had developed over the past three weeks.“Morning,” he said, looking up. “How are you feeling?”I feel good actually.” She slid onto a stool. “I feel really good, I don't feel any nausea.”Something shifted in Sebastian's expression. “The second trimester.”“I think so.”He set a plate in front of her eggs, toast, and fruit. “That's good. That m

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