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The Blue Diamond

SIERRA POV New York glittered beneath the night sky bright, loud, and full of people who thought they were untouchable. They had no idea I was here. I adjusted the diamond bracelet on my wrist, blending effortlessly with the wealthy elites gathered inside the museum. Expensive dresses, champagne glasses, fake smiles this was my playground. And tonight? I was here to steal the most valuable piece in the room. The blue diamond. “Positions?” I murmured softly, my voice low as I spoke into the hidden microphone. “Ready,” Faline’s voice came through. A pause. “Yeah,” Kage added. Even through a single word, I could hear it—the distance. The coldness. I ignored it. We had a job to do. Twenty-four hours earlier, things had been… different. Kage had been avoiding me ever since I rejected him. The tension between us was unbearable. “Are you planning on avoiding me forever?” I had asked, blocking his path in the living room. He turned slowly, his eyes sharp. “Who said I was av

Cages

SIERRA POVCold water dripped down my face as I lifted my head slowly.The man watched me like he had just uncovered something priceless.“I had a feeling this wasn’t your real face,” he muttered.My mask was already melting, clinging uncomfortably to my skin. With a quiet sigh, I peeled it off completely and tossed it onto the table.No point hiding anymore.“What do you want from me?” I asked, my voice steady despite the storm raging inside me.He stepped closer, his gaze sharp, calculating.“You’re the most wanted woman in the world,” he said. “And I’m the only person who has seen your real face.”A chill ran down my spine.“It would be a shame,” he continued, “if the media got their hands on this information.”I clenched my jaw.He straightened, adjusting his sleeve like this was just another routine task.“I want justice.”And just like that, he walked out.The next few hours felt like pieces of me were being stripped away one by one.My jewelry.My clothes.My phone.Everything

The offer

FALINE POVThe phone kept ringing.I stared at the screen, unmoving.Unknown number.But I didn’t need to guess.I knew exactly who it was.Sierra.For a brief moment, something twisted in my chest. I remembered that place the cold floors, the suffocating walls, the way time seemed to stop.Prison wasn’t survival.It was slow death.She must be terrified right now.Alone.Broken.Calling for help.My thumb hovered over the screen.Then I declined the call.Silence filled the room again.“Who was that?” Kage asked, dropping onto the couch beside me.I locked my phone and placed it face down.“Sierra.”He stilled.“She’s probably struggling by now,” I added coldly.The words tasted bitter but I forced them out anyway.Kage ran a hand through his hair, restless.“She’s going to call again,” he said. “You should answer her.”I turned to him sharply.“Are you serious?”He hesitated.“She needs us, Faline.”I laughed a harsh, humorless sound.“Needs us?” I snapped. “She never needed us befo

The contract marriage

SIERRA POVBy my third day in prison, I had learned one thing:Survival wasn’t optional.It was necessary.And unfortunately… so were chores.I stood in the laundry room, staring blankly at the washing machine like it had personally offended me.Anna raised a brow.“Don’t tell me you don’t know how to use that.”I let out a small, awkward laugh.“I don’t.”She blinked.“You’re serious?”“I’ve never touched one before,” I admitted. “We had people for that.”She shook her head, amused.“You must’ve been really rich.”I shrugged.“My best friend used to handle everything.”The words tasted bitter now.Used to.Anna stepped forward and began loading the machine.“Okay, watch closely,” she said. “Clothes go in first. Then detergent but not too much. Use the cap.”I nodded, pretending to pay attention.But my mind was elsewhere.Faline.Kage.Silence.Betrayal.“Why are you doing the newbie’s chores?”The voice cut through the room like a blade.We turned.Adeena.Of course.And she wasn’t

Rules and fire

DEAN POV I stared at the television, my jaw clenched. Reporters crowded around Sierra, cameras flashing, voices overlapping. My daughter. A criminal. A thief. Or at least… that’s what the world believed. “Did you really think you could hide this from me?” I asked, my voice low but heavy with disappointment. Nash sat across from me, tense. “I wanted to tell you,” he said. “But Sierra didn’t want you to know.” I exhaled slowly, rubbing my temples. “Of course she didn’t.” Silence stretched between us. “I know things haven’t been the same since the boarding school,” Nash added carefully. “But she still cares about you. That’s why she hid it.” That didn’t make it better. It made it worse. “I failed her,” I muttered. “And I failed Sarah.” Nash looked down. “I’m sorry, Dad.” “You will understand this feeling one day,” I said. “When you have children of your own.” He nodded quietly. “You should go,” I added. “I’ll speak to Sierra myself.” After he left, the office felt

The truth

**SIERRA POV** Ares and I sat across from each other in pure silence ever since he yelled at me for wearing shorts. We haven't spoken to each other, and honestly, I think that his rules are ridiculous. We made eye contact, and I looked away, refusing to meet his gaze because I was very much pissed off. He excused himself when his phone started ringing, and I sighed deeply, leaving my meal halfway. It's already my first day here, and I hate this place and this man more than ever. I won't be able to fulfill my end of the bargain if he's going to continue acting this way. A few minutes later, he returned to the table, his expression cold as ever, but I could see a tick on his jaw, which meant that he was pissed off about something. He cleared his throat, and I looked away. "Are you going to stare at me all night?" I shrugged carelessly. "I wasn't even staring at you. I mean, look at that masterpiece," I muttered quietly, pointing at the white vase I almost knocked over.

First impression

ARES POV "Maria, you need to come down first." She glared at me angrily. "You said you loved my daughter and no one would ever replace her. Why would you marry someone else?" I remained silent. "I'm only marrying her because I need her help. My family hasn't given me much of an option right now." I gestured for her to take a seat. "I was just leaving, Ares. I just wanted to confirm if the rumors were true. I heard them from my neighbors." I sighed deeply. She spared one last glance at me. I wish I could tell her the reason why I had to marry, but none of us want this marriage, and I can barely tolerate that one. "Eliana would be disappointed in you right now, Ares. I hope you know that." Maria left my office, and a few minutes later, Liam returned with an ice pack. I cocked a brow at him. "What's going on?" He handed it to me, and I placed it on my red cheek. "I had a hunch that your ex-mother-in-law was going to slap you. After all, she looked really p

Mother in law

ARES POVLeena kissed me on the cheek."Hi Ares, where's your new girlfriend?" "She went to get something to drink."She sighed softly."It's a shame because I really wanted to meet her." I smiled at her."Don't worry, you'll meet her soon." "I wouldn't be so excited about meeting her, Leena, because that woman is a disgrace," my mother muttered bitterly."Mother, you haven't even gotten to know her. Stop judging her." Leena looked puzzled."What do you mean, mother?" "Sierra Nevada is nothing but a criminal, and now your brother wants to marry her.""I won't allow him to do such a thing." "That woman doesn't belong here, and she deserves to be in prison. If he wanted to marry someone badly, he should have married Talitha instead." "I've already chosen Sierra, and no one is going to stop me, including you, mother."Leena poked me."Does that mean that you're in love with her?" I sighed deeply."We share a mutual feeling." And that feeling was nothing but pure hatred.I looked

Cigarettes

**SIERRA POV**Juliet wrapped her arms around me, and to be honest, I had missed her very much as well, but this was bad timing because I couldn't let her find out about this arrangement between Ares and me."Nash told me that you were in prison. Who's responsible? I'll teach them a thing or two."Nash promised me that he wouldn't tell anyone about this. I'm sure that he must have told Father by now.Katherine lingered, narrowed in on Juliet, watching her quietly."It's nothing, Juliet. I got released; it was just a misunderstanding."Juliet pulled me aside."Who's the lady beside you?" she asked curiously."I'd introduce you, but she's losing her patience right now, and I have to take her home."She gave me a puzzled look."Are you her caretaker or something?""Sierra."Katherine was calling me, and she meant business, especially with that serious tone she was using."I guess I'll have to introduce you then."Juliet smiled brightly."Come on.""Mrs. Vincenzo, this is my sister, Julie

His birthday

ARES POV"You shouldn't be smoking at all. Hasn't anyone ever told you that it's bad for your health?"She sighed softly, creating some distance between us. I took a step back, realizing that I had crossed my boundary.She had her back turned to me."You still haven't told me why you're smoking, Sierra.""Stop bugging me, Ares. You're not my mother."I dropped the cigarette on the ground and crushed it with my shoe."I only came here to tell you that dinner is ready; I wasn't here to bother you.""I only smoke when I miss her."She turned around, facing me."I mean my mother.""Sierra, I'm sorry."She raised her hand to stop me."It's fine; you don't need to feel sorry for me. It's not like I'm an orphan; my father is still alive, but we never get along because he hates me.""I have problems with my dad as well, and we haven't spoken to each other in four years. I feel like he doesn't understand me, so we both stopped trying to make an effort to make the other person happy.""I guess

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