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Man of the house?

ELENA’s POV I gasped. "You wouldn't do that. You are not that harsh, Julian.” "I am, actually. I would do anything to keep you safe," Julian said. "Even if I have to protect you from yourself."He stood up and looked toward the stairs. The movers were coming down now, carrying Mark’s favorite leather armchair. They walked right past us and headed for the basement door."So what’s it going to be now?" I asked, my voice small."I told you," Julian said. "We're erasing any sign of your silly husband, at least, until he remembers that he has a wife and decides to come back. I will moving my things in so I can attend to every thing you need. Can’t have the mother of my child starving in her own house, can I?.” "I won't sleep with you!". I blurted out making sure to set things clear. Maybe that was his ulterior motive. Julian stopped at the base of the stairs and looked back at me."You will," he said. "Because tonight, when the sun goes down and you’re alone in this big, empty house,

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Playing Husband

ELENA’s POV I swiped the screen with a trembling finger.Mark’s face appeared. He was wearing a headset, sitting in what looked like a glass-walled office in Singapore. He looked exhausted, but his eyes were bright with greed."Elena! Hey, babe! You wouldn't believe this place," Mark shouted. The connection was a little laggy. "The office is huge! And the hotel... man, Vane really knows how to treat his people. I’ve got a private chef and a driver.""That’s... that’s great, Mark," I said, trying to keep my voice from shaking. I felt Julian’s thumb stroke my spine under my robe. I flinched, but I couldn't move."What's going on at home?" Mark asked. He leaned closer to the camera. "You look a little flushed. Are you okay? And why is it so loud in the background? Is that... hammering?"I looked at the doorway. One of the movers was nailing a bracket into the wall for the new nursery."Oh, it's just... the neighbors," I lied, my voice high and tight. "They're doing some construction. Yo

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Becoming his obsession

ELENA’s POV I thought he was taking me home. I was ready to lock myself in the guest room and never come out. But he didn't head back toward the suburbs. He drove toward the luxury shopping district.He pulled up in front of a store called L'Aube. It was a high end maternal boutique. The windows were filled with silk robes, organic skincare, and soft, expensive baby clothes."Why are we here?" I asked. "I told you, I don't want your money.""You need clothes that fit," Julian said, turning off the engine. "And you need to start taking care of yourself. This isn't just about money, Elena. This is about my baby and it’s comfort."He led me inside. The saleswomen immediately flocked to him, recognizing him instantly. "Mr. Vane! What a pleasure," a woman in a beige suit said, bowing slightly. "How can we help you today?""My wife needs a full wardrobe," Julian said. The word wife hit me like a physical punch. I looked at him, my mouth open, but he didn't even blink. He acted as if it

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A bitter truth

ELENA’s POV The drive back from Vane Industries was silent. I sat in the passenger seat, my eyes fixed on the passing trees, but all I could see was Mark’s face on that giant screen. I could still hear the tremor in his voice as he begged Julian for another chance. He had looked so small. So replaceable.I had spent ten years thinking Mark was a leader, he said so himself. I thought he was the one in control. Seeing Julian break him with just a few words had shattered something inside me. It wasn't just that I was losing my husband; it was the realization that I had given ten years of my life to someone like him.Julian pulled the SUV into the driveway. He parked the car but didn't get out immediately. He sat there, his hands still gripping the leather steering wheel, watching me."You're quiet," Julian said. His voice was low, vibrating in the small space of the car."I have nothing to say to you," I whispered. I felt exhausted. The morning sickness, the stress of the office, and t

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An invitation

ELENA’s POV The house felt different that evening. The movers were gone. The new staff Julian had hired had been dismissed for the night. For the first time since this nightmare started, it was just the two of us.I stood in the kitchen, leaning against the marble counter. I expected Julian to order takeout or have a five-course meal delivered by a private chef. Instead, he had taken off his suit jacket and rolled up his white sleeves. He was currently standing at the stove, sautéing vegetables in a pan."You cook?" I asked, my voice sounding small in the quiet room.Julian didn't look up, but a small smile touched his lips. "Surprised, Elena? I lived on my own for a long time before I became the man people fear in boardrooms. I find it relaxing. It’s the only thing in my life that follows a simple recipe."I watched him move. He was graceful, even with a kitchen knife. There was something strange about seeing the most powerful man in the city making pasta for me. With Mark, dinner

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The great deception

ELENA’s POV Panic is a cold thing. It makes your brain run in circles.As soon as the sun came up the next morning, I was a wreck. I was running through the house, trying to hide the evidence of Julian’s existence. I hid his expensive scotch. I hid the black shopping bags from the boutique. "Julian, you have to leave!" I shouted as I saw him calmly drinking coffee in the kitchen. "She’s a hawk. Eleanor notices everything. If she sees a man’s shaving kit in the master bathroom, she’ll call Mark before the sun sets!"Julian didn't look worried. He looked annoyed. "I am not leaving my house, Elena.""It’s not your house to her! It’s Mark’s house! If she finds out about us, about the baby, she will ruin everything. She’ll tell the whole family I’m a cheater. She’ll make my life a living hell."Julian set his cup down with a hard clack. “I don't care what that woman thinks. Let her scream. Her son is also a cheating bastard as well.""No!" I cried, grabbing his arm. "Please. For me. If y

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Dangerous games

ELENA’s POV The house felt like a pressure cooker. Eleanor hadn't stopped pacing since she saw Julian in the garden. I sat on the sofa in the living room, my hands buried in my lap, while Eleanor stood by the window with her phone pressed to her ear. She had called Mark in Singapore, and she wasn't being quiet about it."Mark, darling! Yes, I’m at the house," Eleanor said, her voice sharp enough to cut glass. "But I must ask, since when does Julian Vane live in the backyard? I saw him walking through the garden like he was the King of England! Such pompous attitude!”. I held my breath, waiting for the explosion. I waited for Mark to scream, to ask why his boss was at our house at noon on a Tuesday."He what?" Eleanor paused, her face twisting in confusion. "A neighborly favor? Mark, don't be a fool. Men like Julian Vane don't do favors for middle-management VPs. He’s practically living in the guest house!"There was a long silence as Mark spoke on the other end. I could imagine him

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A Plan

JULIAN’s POV The guest house was quiet, lit only by the amber glow of a single desk lamp. Julian sat in a heavy leather chair, staring out the window at the main house. From here, he could see the light in Elena’s bedroom window. He watched her silhouette move behind the curtain until the light finally clicked off.A soft knock at the door broke the silence."Enter," Julian said, his voice low and raspy.Stefan stepped inside. He looked tired. His tie was loosened, and he carried a thick leather folder under his arm. He didn't sit down. He stood near the door, waiting for Julian to acknowledge him. "The meeting with the city inspectors?" Julian asked, not turning away from the window."Handled, sir," Stefan replied. "It took three hours and a very large donation to the city’s heritage fund, but the crane assembly is back on schedule. The union boss is back in line. We won't have any more delays on the downtown site."Julian nodded slowly. "And the legal team? Did they finalize the

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Spa date and more

ELENA’s POV The morning light was too bright. It hit the white walls of the breakfast nook like a spotlight, making my head ache. I sat across from Eleanor, who was slowly cutting a piece of dry toast into perfect, tiny squares. She hadn't said a word to me since she sat down, but the way she clicked her tongue every time I took a sip of my tea was enough."You look tired, Elena," Eleanor said, finally looking up. Her eyes were sharp, scanning my face for any sign of the night before. "Did you have trouble sleeping?"I felt a flush creep up my neck remembering the moment Julian and I had yesterday. I squeezed my teacup. "I slept fine, Eleanor. I’m just a bit overwhelmed with everything.""A house like this requires a strong woman," she said, her voice dripping with fake pity. "Mark tells me you’ve been fragile lately. Perhaps you should see a doctor. A real one. Not just some silly neighbor who checks in on another man’s wife."Before I could snap back, the sound of a car horn ech

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Secret’s out?

ELENA’s POV The air outside the spa was humid and heavy, but I was shivering. My hands were shaking so violently that I couldn't even get my car keys into the lock. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw that blonde girl’s face. I heard her laughing about how Mark told her she deserved the best on our dime. I did not stay with my husband ten years so I could deal with this. "Elena, stop! Give me the keys," Chloe shouted. She grabbed my shoulders and shook me gently until I looked at her. "You are in no state to drive. You’re going to wrap this car around a tree.""I’m going to find Julian," I choked out, a sob finally breaking through my throat. "I’m going to tell him everything. I want him to strip Mark of every cent. I want Mark to wake up tomorrow with nothing!""No!" Chloe yelled, her voice firm. She pushed me against the side of the car, her eyes blazing. "If you go to Julian right now, you are going to him as a victim. You’ll be crying and broken, and he will swoop in like a her

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