All Chapters of The Devil’s Bargain: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

58 Chapters

Chapter 1: Seducing My Aunt’s Fiancé

“Climbing into your aunt’s fiancé’s bed in the middle of the night… Have you no shame?” Aaron Kael’s voice was a low growl, laced with contempt. His jaw was tight, his entire body rigid with anger. His eyes, cold as ice, were locked on the delicate figure perched on his bed.The response he received wasn’t shame or fear, but a strangely clear, almost musical laugh.Zoe Thorne leaned back, propping herself up on her hands. The rough fabric of her dress shifted, revealing an exquisite collarbone and a sliver of pale, smooth shoulder.“You know, I’ve been asking myself the same thing.” She tilted her head, her ruby-red lips curving into a provocative smile. “But… I just had to know what my future uncle tastes like.”The fury in Aaron’s eyes deepened. He had never encountered a woman so brazen, so utterly insane.“The Thornes are supposed to be a respectable family. How did they produce someone like you?” he ground out through clenched teeth.“Too bad the Thornes had nothing to do with ra

Chapter 2: Poisoned Honey and Forbidden Thrills

His eyes flickered. He knew it was an act—if she were truly afraid, she wouldn’t be here. But for some reason he couldn’t explain, he went along with it.He let out a frustrated sigh, annoyed with himself for his own inexplicable decision. Before the door opened, he sat down on the bed, pulled the covers over himself, and casually picked up a book.Lana entered, a gentle smile on her face. She wore a modest nightgown and carried a cup of fragrant herbal tea.“You’re still awake?” She placed the tea on the nightstand, her eyes quickly scanning the room, lingering for a moment on the slightly disheveled bed. She asked, feigning nonchalance, “I was just looking for my niece, Zoe. You haven’t seen her, have you?”Aaron leaned back against the headboard, his face an emotionless mask. “No.”His coldness made Lana’s smile falter slightly. She knew this fiancé of hers wasn’t fond of her, but she was confident that no man could resist a woman as beautiful and accommodating as she was. It was o

Chapter 3: A Symbiotic Curse

Zoe walked in silence through the desolate hallway. Now that she was alone, the mask fell away. Exhaustion she couldn't vent settled over her; her already pale face turned a ghostly shade of sallow. That little cat-and-mouse game with Aaron had drained more out of her than she cared to admit.But if it meant landing a prize like him, she’d do whatever it took.She nudged her bedroom door open. The room was pitch black and devoid of warmth. The faint, cloying scent of gardenias—Lana’s favorite perfume—lingered in the air.Zoe froze for a heartbeat, then stepped inside anyway, pulling the door shut. The moment the latch clicked, the room flooded with light.Lana Thorne was perched on the edge of the bed, legs crossed, her face a mask of murderous intent. Dressed in a silk nightgown with her hair swept into a perfect bun, she looked every bit the elegant princess. But her eyes told a different story.“Where the hell have you been?” Lana’s voice wasn't its usual sweet facade; it was sharp

Chapter 4: The Breaking Point

“This girl has been frail since she was a child,” Lana continued, her voice dripping with fake honey. “I have to look after her so carefully.”Aaron didn’t look up. He gave a sharp, curt nod. “Then you should probably focus on your own plate. Stop worrying about everyone else.”The subtext was loud and clear: Shut up and eat.Stunned by his coldness, Lana could only manage a stiff, awkward smile. She glanced at Victor for help, but he signaled her to stay quiet. Unable to lash out at Aaron, she funneled all her simmering resentment toward Zoe.Under the table, Aaron stopped retreating. He shifted his legs, and in a sudden, predatory move, he clamped his thighs shut, trapping Zoe’s straying foot between them.Zoe froze. She tried to yank her foot back, but it was too late. His thighs were like bands of steel, locking her ankle in place.She looked up at him, her eyes wide with genuine shock. Aaron remained a mask of icy composure, calmly sipping his tea, but there was a flicker of a mo

Chapter 5

Five minutes later, Aaron pushed the door open. His expression was a mask of icy indifference, his features seemingly carved from a single block of frost.He had spent the last few minutes telling himself he didn’t care. Yet, in the end, his body had betrayed his logic, dragging him toward the room across the hall. He kept reciting a list of professional justifications to keep his pride intact. He was a detective. His oath to the department and the shield he carried didn’t allow him to stand by while someone’s life hung in the balance. More importantly, he needed to see the truth for himself. He wanted to witness exactly what kind of cheap, desperate stunt this little siren was pulling now to claw at his attention. He had no intention of letting a death occur under his own roof, knowing the scandal would follow his career forever.Zoe’s door was unlocked. With a single, sharp shove, it swung wide to reveal an atmosphere so stifling it felt like a physical weight agains

Chapter 6

Aaron straightened up, slowly wiping the streak of blood from his lip with his finger. His face was devoid of desire now, gone was the thunderous rage. Only an icy gaze remained, sharp as a scalpel, meticulously dissecting every layer of emotion on her face.“Is the show over?”Zoe flinched slightly, her delicate brows knitting together. This reaction was entirely unexpected. She thought he would humiliate her, or at least lose his temper and lash out. But no, his extreme calm unnerved her.“Are you that cheap? Using your own life just to put on a childish act?” Aaron’s words cut through the air, devoid of warmth.Zoe pressed her lips together, her head bowed in silence. This detective was indeed tougher than any man she had ever encountered.Seeing her silence, Aaron didn’t bother to press further. He glanced at her body, writhing in pain, and an unsettling discomfort swelled in his chest. He knew he had to leave, not allowing himself to sink deep

Chapter 7

Aaron Kael raised an eyebrow, a dismissive smirk playing on his lips. He cut straight to the chase: “What exactly do you want? Do you want me to break off the engagement?”“No...” Zoe shook her head, a flicker of amusement in her eyes: “I want you two to get married even sooner.”Aaron couldn’t decipher her thoughts, nor could he understand her intentions. Standing before her, he felt as though an invisible wall separated them. He could see it, but there was no way to cross it.“I like... to snatch away what she treasures most, right when she thinks she’s finally secured it. Do you understand?”“Despicable!” Aaron scoffed, genuinely annoyed. It was rare to encounter someone so utterly shameless.“But you’re secretly with your fiancée’s niece, alone with this ‘despicable’ person. Aren’t we... on the same boat?”Aaron glanced at her, his tone calm but utterly ruthless: “It seems you’ve misunderstood. If I found a drowned dog in the street, I’d pull it out. Not because I care for it, but

Chapter 8

Aaron Kael lowered his gaze, lighting a cigarette. He smoked almost the entire cigarette, allowing his nerves to dull, before finally opening the car door and striding inside.The moment he appeared, the atmosphere in the sprawling compound instantly shifted.Gardeners, diligently trimming hedges, froze in unison as they spotted his figure from afar. They quickly bowed their heads in greeting, then swiftly retreated, seeking a hidden corner, trying to make themselves invisible.A housekeeper wiping windows hurriedly clutched her bucket of water, vanishing down another pathway.Like a disturbed beehive...No one dared approach him.No one dared look him directly in the eye.They weren’t afraid of him.They feared the “storm” he was about to unleash upon the house.They knew all too well. Every time “the eldest son” and “the madam” clashed, this mansion would not know a moment of peace. The squabbling, the shouting, the shattering of objects... it had all become a familiar part of this

Chapter 9

Lying again. The kid always had a habit of scratching his ear when he lied, a habit he wasn’t even aware of.Aaron knew perfectly well that “his friend’s place” was some hotel, and the person he’d slept with certainly wasn’t just a friend.“It’s your last year of school; focus on your studies. Once you’re 18, I won’t interfere anymore, but until then, don’t cause any more trouble.”Leo knew Aaron had let him off the hook and grinned, nodding vigorously: “Yes, I know!”“Take good care of Mom. She... suffered a pretty severe collapse yesterday.” Aaron pulled out his keys, brushing past him, heading towards his car.Leo looked up in surprise: “Mom fainted again? Is it serious, Brother?”“Mhm.” Aaron didn’t elaborate. He didn’t want to recount the embarrassing “suicide” act.“Aren’t you staying home? Where are you going so early? At least come in for breakfast.”“To the precinct. Still have some things to handle.”“Brother...” Leo hesitated, following behind: “Aren’t you going to wait unti

Chapter 10

Must not open it.Absolutely not.Aaron Kael walked to his desk, focusing on the files Ethan had just brought in.One minute...Two minutes...Five minutes passed.The image of the criminal in his mind slowly blurred, replaced instead by the image of someone’s bare back...“Damn it!”Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Aaron grabbed his phone and unlocked it.Three new messages.The first was a text: [Uncle, I’m done with my shower... still quite cold.]The next two were photos.He tapped on the second image.It was her again, but this time, the shot was from a low angle, a close-up of her long, slender legs. Her thin dress was hiked up to her thighs, revealing smooth, inviting skin.Aaron took a breath. She truly stopped at nothing.The last photo was a selfie. Zoe lay sideways on the bed, her black hair spread across the pillow. The lingering steam on her skin made her appear even more delicate.But contrasting that fragility was an utterly suggestive act.She looked directly into

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