All Chapters of DANGEROUS LIAISONS: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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CHASING WHAT BURNS

Dimitri's POV The hallway felt a little colder than necessary. It was also too quiet, and to me, safer than the dining table with those eyes glued on me. Somehow, the midst of its quietness, it was loud, because my head was busy replaying everything that happened. We were at the table, then Elon and Fort sat together. That wasn't too strange, but the way two of them were sitting, too close. Then, Elon suddenly started reacting strangely. And the way Fort didn't hide what he was doing to him. "Oh my God," I muttered, as I run a hand through my almost messy hair. This wasn't even the problem to start with. My problem was Laila. The way she sat there, behaving like I wasn't there, and wouldn't even spare me a glance. Her behavior shows she didn't rate last night. Like it never happened in her world. I can swear that it meant nothing to her. I tried to put myself together, as I paced around the place. To me, it meant a lot. I have been waiting for that day, because I started loving

CHARGED

Dimitri's POV "Then, I would love you to tell me about it yourself."She stayed quiet, very calm, saying nothing. And that was because she had nothing to say. Everywhere was already charged. Even her body betrayed her. "I don't have to explain anything to you to show I'm right.""No," I agreed with her. "But this time, you're going to."Her lips parted like she wanted to challenge me, but ended up closing them. "You're really impossible," she muttered."And you're so good with running.""I am not, and you are aware of that.""Yes, you are," I said again, my voice dropping to a whisper. "And the more you do it, the more it's starting to piss me off."That kind of got her attention. "Good then," she snapped. "If you insist it's pissing you off, then I don't care.""You're a liar!" "I'm not lying to you!""Then, I want you to prove it to me!""How do you want me to do that?"I didn't reply her, instead, I stared at her intensely. She wasn't expecting that from me, because her breath

SHE'S A WOMAN?

Laila's POV "She's a woman, right?" I asked no one, and still got no answer. "If she happens to be a lady, then why...." I murmured. "...why is everyone referring to him as Elon, instead of Elena?" Tomme, the name was more masculine than feminine. The more I thought about it, the more I couldn't help but wonder if Fort knew about it, if it's that should bring concern, if he's not here as a spy. Even Dimitri didn't make any effort to correct it too. The confusion didn't allow me concentrate on anything, and I made up my mind that I would investigate. There should be no guessing, especially when lives are involved. And if there's more to it, I shouldn't be the only one in the dark. I'm sure if what I noticed, there was no carelessness, or coincidences. As I moved close to the hallway, I noticed it was more quiet than it should be. There were fewer staff around, but all were moving in a controlled efficient and silent pattern, almost as if they were invisible. I know Fort to be th

SEEING TOO MUCH

Elon's POV "You're stirring nothing."I blinked, coming back to present, then I looked doiat the cup in my hand, which was still untouched."Oh, this," I replied lightly, as I forced a smile. "That's right."Lina...no, it wasn't Lina. Focus. I tried to make myself concentrate on my surrounding. Dimitri's second skin had already passed me more than twice, and on each occasion, I hadn't noticed. That was too bad, as I don't do careless. Of course everyone in that mansion knew about them, but unfortunately, they thought they were still a secret, hiding behind doors, in dark corners, when they should be doing their thing openly. But I hope Fort won't take it in a bad way."Is there something on your mind you would love to share?" A voice interrupted me smoothly. I didn't need glancing up to know who it was. Who else if not the busy body; Laila. I wonder what brought her to my side this time. I lifted my head to look at her, and there it was. This time, the look on her face wasn't that

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Laila's POV "You're late again.""I wasn't aware you had me monitored."Dimitri didn't look up when I entered. At least, it wasn't immediately. It took him finally marking something in the file before him, before he finally turned to me. I crossed my arms, as I was already getting impatient. "Still with the pretense if not being curious?" I asked him. That kind of got his attention, because he lifted his eyes to assess me. "I don't do pretence," she replied. "I only wait for the right time.""That's still the same thing," I muttered. We stayed silent for sometime, before I moved closer to him."I have something to tell you. I hope it helps in your research." I told him calmly. Dimitri immediately abandoned what he was doing, leaning slightly in his chair, his full attention now on me. "About what?" He asked. "It's about Lina."The name sounded familiar to him. If course, I had mentioned her one or two times in a passing to him. For clarity, I decided to explain better. "She wa

STRINGS PULLED TIGHT

Laila's POV "Who sent this?" The guard who was standing by the door, moved uncomfortably, as I questioned him. Oh, I remember now. He once landed in trouble for receiving a package without name. But this one seemed different. "There was no return name, ma'am," he replied. "It's just marked for you."I took it from him, weighing it in my hands to be sure it doesn't contain anything dangerous. It seemed too light to have anything harmful. And with the way it was wrapped, that's too deliberate to be a random delivery. "Was there anything else?" I asked him, but he shook his head."I noticed that it came through a secured channel." If that's the case, then it was sent to you by someone with access. Or someone very experienced in bypassing. "Alright then," I said. "You can take your leave."He waited for a few seconds, like he was interested in knowing what was inside, before he finally left. What a weird human being. The moment the door finally shut behind him, a voice startled me.

THE GAME

Laila's POV "Complete this important assignment...and you're finally in."I let out a soft laugh at the expensive joke. How on earth would she expect me to do such a thing. "You think I want back in, right? Why not ask me instead of assuming.""Well, for me, you really never left. Your position is still vacant, awaiting your return."I ignored it like I didn't hear her.""And what about Chen?" I asked randomly."What do you want to know about him?""Us he the one offering this to me?" I asked her, "or do I take it that this is you going rogue all over again?"She smiled, but it wasn't an appealing smile. It was dangerous, and I could see it all over. "I wouldn't go as low as insulting you with something that small."From this, that means that Chen knew about the arrangement. Or if I may put it this way, it was approved by Chen himself. This made me hold told the device more tighter, without even knowing it. "What's this mission that you are talking about?' I finally summon med th

NO ONE PULLS MY STRINGS

LAILA’S POVThe room felt too small. Not physically, no. The walls were wide enough, the ceiling high, the air conditioned to perfection. But somehow, it still felt suffocating. I stood by the desk, staring at the matte-black device Lina had sent, as if it might suddenly come alive again and give me better answers. But, it didn’t. The screen remained black, lifeless. Just like I was trying so hard to remain calm, my mind replayed everything all over again.“Who does Fort really think he’s?”“I won’t tremble at his command, either will I worship his feet.”My mind drifted from Fort to Lina.Her face on the screen of the black-matte device.Her offer.Her mission.Everything felt like the world was spinning around me.I let out a dry laugh, folding my arms across my chest.How amusing.Somehow, despite trying to walk away from all of this, life had dragged me right back to the center of hell.Then there was the hypocrite Dimitri.His expression when he walked into my room earlier

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

FORT’S POVThe moment Liala disappeared down the corridor, my expression hardened.Something had shifted.Not just her. In the house, and I hated it.I remained standing there for a few more seconds, staring at the empty hallway as though she might suddenly reappear and confess everything on her own.Ridiculous thought.Laila was many things.Difficult. Sharp and proud.I stepped fully into the room and shut the door behind me.The soft click sounded far louder than it should have.I was already exhausted by my own thoughts.I loosened the first button of my shirt, exhaling sharply.“Rough night?”That voice. It sounded familiar.I looked up.Elon was seated lazily on the edge of the desk at the center of my room, one leg crossed over the other, a glass resting between his elegant fingers.As he watched me closely.“Of course.” I narrowed my eyes. “Do you make it a habit to appear when I’m least interested in company?” I replied. A small smile curved on his lips.“No. I make it a ha

KEEP THIS SECRET

FORT’S POVI woke up with warmth pressed against my side, still half-trapped in sleep.For a moment, I didn’t move. I didn’t breathe.Just stared at the ceiling as the events of last night flashed through my mind.I thought of Elon. The confession. The intimacy. Damn it.Beside me, Elon shifted slightly, still half asleep, his arm brushing against mine.The contact should have felt insignificant. But, it didn’t.It felt dangerous. Not because of him.But because of me.I turned my head slightly, studying his sleeping face.He was calm, unaware, and far too comfortable in my bed.Last night I made a mistake.But I don’t regret it.That was the problem.I exhaled sharply and sat up, dragging a hand down my face.This could not become something bigger than it already was.Not now. Not with everything happening in this house, and not with Laila already raising every alarm in my head.Movement beside me pulled me from my thoughts.Elon stirred awake slowly.His eyes met mine, still hea

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