All Chapters of Sinful Vows: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"Huh!" I gasped in shock. "Did Marcus finally figure it out already?" I whispered to myself as I quickly tapped the numbers on the keypad. My fingers were trembling slightly, not from fear, but from the weight of the game I had chosen to play. I waited. For a second, nothing happened. Then, suddenly, the soft sound of the lock releasing came. A small click, so quiet but so loud in my ears. The door opened by itself.I stepped inside slowly, blinking as the apartment came alive. It was like stepping into another world. The lights turned on one after the other, not with switches but as if the house could sense my presence. The curtains on the massive windows glided open gently, revealing the night sky and the city stretching endlessly beneath it. The lights outside twinkled like fallen stars had scattered across the land. The buildings stood tall and proud, like the kings and queens of the city.Then came a soft voice. It was calm, smooth, almost robotic, but with a strange touch of war

"Good morning Norah," came the smooth voice of Nexa, the robotic AI, as the curtains in the room slowly pulled apart on their own, allowing the morning sun to spill in. The rays landed directly on the glass windows, bouncing a soft golden glow into the luxurious bedroom. It gently pierced into my eyes, making me wince a little before I even opened them.I yawned loudly, long and deep, stretching my arms wide like a tired cat waking from sleep. My eyes still shut, my body was begging for just five more minutes. But the sun had other plans. It kept shining stubbornly, warm and bright, right on my face."What a view," I mumbled, finally forcing my eyes open. It took a few seconds for them to adjust to the light. Once I did, I blinked slowly, and that’s when I noticed it.I was still wearing the same torn red dress from last night. The very same one I had ripped out of anger.A smirk crept onto my lips."I hope you're seeing that Marcus," I muttered with a half-smile, stretching again bef

"Ethan," I called out in shock as I leaned back to be sure of whom I saw. My eyes blinked rapidly, unsure if I was dreaming or if this was real. My heart skipped in a strange mix of panic and confusion. Ethan removed his black shade slowly, one finger resting gently on the side of his sunglasses like he was trying to tease me.He smiled again, a slow and relaxed smile that revealed his straight teeth and that annoying charm that had made me do some unimaginable things with him yesterday. "Are you surprised to see me, princess?" he asked, tilting his head just slightly like he always wanted to look deeper.I masked up with a smile immediately, not because I meant it, but because I had to. I needed to act. I needed to pretend. I used my hand to brush away a strand of hair that had fallen across my face, buying time, collecting my thoughts. My heart pounded in my chest like a trapped animal. Why was he here? Why now? Why this morning of all mornings? Why does he show up by this time to r

I moved past Vanessa without greeting as she looked at me in disdain, like I was some insect crawling under her shiny new shoes. Her eyes followed me like a hawk, they were full of judgment and bitterness. I didn’t say a word. I didn’t even bother. My chest was already heavy and I hadn’t even started the shift.I stepped into the diner, the small silver bell above the door giving its usual jingle, that sharp sound that always made my skin twitch. I reached for my apron, tied it tightly around my waist like I was wrapping myself with strength, even if I had none left. Emily looked at me from behind the counter with her usual calm eyes, that made me want to rush towards her and kiss her so badly. She didn’t say anything, her eyes showed she needed that because we've been apart since yesterday. She Just handed over a grilled cheese sandwich to Mia, who then bounced off to serve table nine with her fake smile and blonde ponytail.Emily just gave me a short nod. No words. That wasn't enoug

Immediately Anna excused herself and left with a smile on her face. I just smiled and said, “Sir, I started working with VernBuilds starting from June last two years till date.” I said it calmly, trying to control the way my voice wanted to shake. But inside me, my heart was beating so hard, it felt like my ribs were knocking together. My fingers itched to hold onto something firm. My jaw was tight, but I smiled like I believed every word coming out of my own mouth.What if he knew something? What if Norman had some information? What if he had been tracking the company for years and already knew every face that ever stepped through this building? The thought sank into my stomach like cold water. My throat became dry. I tried to hide my shaky breath as I crossed my legs. The heels I wore, the same ones I bought just to look confident, began to feel like bricks on my feet. I adjusted in my chair. Even the leather seat beneath me felt like it was swallowing me whole.You can never tell w