All Chapters of Falling For His Nemesis : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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This is for your own good

LYNETTE'S POV It was around 11pm when we left the gala, though it ended like an hour ago. I used to be like the first one to leave a party–if I attended, but not this time. I guessed I got carried away by all the attention tonight that I lost track of time. The hallway was so quiet that we could almost hear our footsteps on the carpeted hallway as Bradford and I walked side by side toward my suite, our hands brushing each other slightly every now and then. We stopped right outside my door, both of us stood there in the dim light, staring at each other, neither of us moving nor speaking for a moment. “Thank you…” I whispered, gazing at him softly, “for the dress. And for everything tonight.” He nodded slowly, then responded after a brief pause. "Thank you for coming,” he said very quietly, like he meant it more than the words alone could say. Silence fell between us and stretched longer. It wasn't an uncomfortable one. It was just...full. Like there were a thousand things we b

I need to face this alone

LYNETTE'S POV My eyes fluttered open to the pale and golden morning light streaming softly through the curtains, still making Santorini look like a painting each morning. ‘Oh, I'm going to miss this place.’ I blinked twice, adjusting my eyes to the sunlight. Then last night came rushing back…the dress, the gala, the kiss…Bradford. And my lips curved to a soft smile despite the slight queasiness rising in my stomach, as usual now. My eyes suddenly went wide. ‘Oh, the designs.’ I sat up quickly and reached for my tablet on the nightstand. ‘I need to check them one more time. Make sure everything's perfect before I send them to Bradford. I couldn’t afford mistakes or anything that would make him doubt he hired the right person.’ I tapped on the folder to open it, but it was empty. My brows drew together. ‘That can't be right.’ I blinked rapidly, like maybe I still had some sleep in my eyes. Then I refreshed it. Still fucking empty. "No." The word came out low and small, but

You have forty-eight hours

NICHOLAS’S POV It was late in the afternoon. I stood by the window of my office high above the city with my hands tucked into my pockets loosely, watching the shadows stretch across the skyline, cars moving below like tiny insects, and people hurrying home to lives I knew nothing about. I envied them at that moment. Though I knew some might also be carrying a kind of weight on their chest, just like I was. Everyone was always battling one thing or the other at some point in life. A soft knock came at the door, interrupting my thoughts. "Come in," I said quietly, but I didn’t bother to turn around. The door opened, then closed gently, followed by quiet footsteps across the carpet. Then I heard Maya’s soft and careful voice from behind me. "So, have you… decided?" Something about her had softened since we went for the ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy. But for me…that had only made a strange heaviness settle in my chest. I closed my eyes for a brief second, let

I'd like you to stay

LYNETTE'S POV As I walked down to Bradford’s suite, I felt like I was doing a death march. My heart was pounding harder with each step I took. I kept rehearsing what I was going to say when I saw him, but my mind kept going blank right after I'd finished. I stopped in front of his door, and my hand hovered over the wood for a few moments. I closed my eyes and exhaled slowly to steady myself and maybe brace myself too. “You can do this,” I assured myself very quietly before I finally gathered the courage to knock. He answered the door almost immediately, like he'd been waiting on the other side of it. Bradford stood there, wearing a dark sweater and grey pants. His hair was still slightly damp, like he'd showered not too long. And his face didn't give away any emotions as usual. "Come in," he said softly and stepped aside. I walked inside carefully, taking in his really wide and beautiful suite very subtly, trying not to make it obvious. Mine was just as beautiful,

No way in hell I'm letting that happen

GABRIELLE’S POV “Working on it together?” I mumbled Lynette's words to myself again as I paced back and forth in the suite, still finding it hard to believe. I'd been pacing for an hour, maybe even longer than that, I wasn’t sure anymore. My thumbnail was raw from biting it, but somehow, that didn't bother me. I was just seriously trying to wrap my head around it, make it make sense to me. Cause it just didn't. How could he not have fired her? I was sure he would. A man like him never tolerated incompetence, not from anyone, regardless of who it was. I would've bet my life that he'd cut Lynette loose the moment she admitted the designs were gone. But he didn’t. Instead, he offered to help and kept her in his suite all day. Working on it together? Together? I stopped pacing and stared at the wall. My brows pulled together in a frown. ‘What on earth is wrong with him?’ My phone buzzed on the glass table, as though it was the answer to my question. I crossed the room in thr

I'm pregnant

LYNETTE'S POV We arrived in New York late in the evening. I walked in slowly into the house with my suitcases in hand. I paused in the middle of the living room, staring at it like it was my first time seeing it. Being back home was kinda different, even though everything in the house was still the same, not a single thing had changed. Maybe it was just me who felt different coming back to my reality after the fantasy and dream I've lived and experienced with Bradford in Santorini. No regrets, though. I sighed softly and dragged my suitcase down the hallway, heading to the bedroom. I hesitated in front of the door, wondering if Nicholas was home from work. Not that I cared if he was. He never called me once while I was away, and I wasn't expecting him to. I just thought it was about time I told him about the pregnancy. That's all I had been thinking about the whole ride from the airport. ‘I'm pregnant.’ I just had to say those three words to him. That's all.

Lost the baby

NICHOLAS’S POV “I'm pregnant,” Lynette whispered softly. Her voice was barely audible, yet it echoed in my head louder than anything. My heart literally stopped for a moment. I stared at her in shock and disbelief. And I saw the fear in her eyes, the way her fingers gripped the cup of coffee she hadn't taken any sip from, and my stomach sank. ‘Holy shit, she's not kidding.’ My mind began to spiral. ‘What the fuck is happening? Is the gods playing some kind of sick game with me? How on earth could she be pregnant at almost the same time as Maya?’ She chuckled nervously. "You're not…you're not saying anything.” I blinked repeatedly, just to be sure I wasn't having a terrible nightmare. My mouth opened in an attempt to say something, but I couldn’t get any words out. What the hell was I supposed to say? “Nicholas?” She tried again softly when I still remained quiet. "Sorry, I…" My throat felt tight. I paused and swallowed. “Are you…sure?” I asked, even though I knew she wou

Who was she?

LYNETTE'S POVI sat there moments after the door had closed behind Nicholas, staring at the space where he'd been standing near the counter, and the cup of coffee he couldn't finish.The whole house suddenly felt so quiet that it made every small sound feel louder than it should, including my own breathing.I sighed softly, rubbing the bridge of my nose with my finger.‘Why did Nicholas look like I told him something that was totally out of the ordinary?’I was expecting more of his usual nonchalant reaction, not…that.I'm pretty sure it wasn’t just about what I told him, cause he already seemed off the moment I walked into the kitchen.Something was definitely going on with him.I tilted my head slightly and murmured, “but what could that be?”I shrugged my shoulders. ‘Well, that's his business to deal with. At least now I can breathe normally since I've gotten it off my chest.’I stood up, walked to the sink, and poured the coffee down the drain. The dark liquid swirled and disappea

Find yourself a new assistant

NICHOLAS’S POV I stood there long after the doctor had left, staring at the hospital corridor that stretched out endlessly before me. Then I started to walk slowly to find out which room Maya was. I dragged my feet as they felt heavy underneath me. The fluorescent lights buzzed above me, casting everything in that sickly pale glow that made hospitals feel like a different world. I was directed to Maya's room at the nurses’ station. I hesitated outside the door when I got there, looking through the small window. She was awake, just lying in the bed and staring blankly at nothing in particular. Her face was pale, the kind that came from losing too much blood and too much hope all at once. I opened the door and walked in gently. She either didn't notice me walking in or just chose to ignore my presence cause she didn't turn her head to look at me. "Maya,” I said carefully, “are you okay?” She didn't respond. I sighed quietly, walked closer, and stopped just beside

I'm going to need your help

NICHOLAS’S POVThe café I picked was the small, quiet one I used to go to have meals with Maya and…the few others before her.It's the kind of place where no one pays attention to who you're having a meal, or a private conversation with. That's why I always felt more comfortable there, rather than some sophisticated restaurant.When I arrived, I met Gabrielle already seated at a table in the far end, with a cup of coffee in front of her. She was facing the door, and instinctively looked up the moment I walked in."Nicholas,” she acknowledged me when I reached her, and I returned the gesture."Gabrielle.”I pulled out the chair across from her and lowered myself into it. I didn't order anything, I was just watching her, and I was more curious about what she had to say.She looked different from what I remembered. I thought she's always cheerful and confident, but this time, she seemed a little nervous."Thank you for coming," she said quietly, pushing hair behind her ear."Well, you s

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