All Chapters of A Scandal With Mr. Nightwood: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

From afar, I could feel Zayne’s wrath, the fervent fire of revenge. He had sworn to cross a line I would never let him. All I could do was pray.I had no idea to what extent I could trust Antler with my request, but my dread for Zayne was keeping me awake at night. I woke up at 3:00 AM, the apparition kick of Carmine still haunting my dreams and the worst part was that the bed beside me was cold, again. I found Zayne in the bathroom.I was disheartened when he wasn’t present to embrace me.He was lost in his world, so much that he failed to notice me.Staring at his reflection with a lethal intensity. His jaw was clenched, breaths unstable, glaring at his own reflection like he was infuriated with himself."Zayne?" I called him compassionately. Hurt to find him hating himself.He flinched, his body jerking abruptly before he immediately turned on the faucet, splashing cold water over his face.“What’s wrong, Zayne?” I asked hesitantly, walking to him, placing my hand over his back,

Back to my empire, I continued working, engrossed in work, shifting my mind from any disturbing thought until Antler came to meet me with a displeased expression.“Where were you last night? I called so many times.” “I was busy. I didn't have time to check my phone.” I replied nonchalantly, “Did you find anything about the new leader?”Antler took a seat, lit his cigarette, taking a long inhaling of it before exhaling it in the smoke. “From what I heard, it’s a woman.” “A woman?” I paused, placing the file down with pure bewilderment.“Since when did Emeric start hiring women for leadership? I thought he kept them for accounts or seduction only.”“I am intrigued too. And what could be the woman that had a beef with you and your wife?” Antler pressed.I had made many women my enemies, rejected too many while aching for Kristine. “Which means it is someone I know, but it is strange. Feels like Emeric is doing this deliberately.” I trailed off, leaning back on my seat. “He is. Confu

The wind was biting, but Rose didn't feel it. Not when Antler was sitting on the ledge beside her, his shoulder brushing hers.For a long time, they just sat in the quiet, the distant hum of the city the only wallowing in their shared silence.“Kristine… She thinks I work in a bank.” She glanced at the man beside her and trailed off worriedly.“She has no idea I handle accounts for her brother’s legion. She will hate me if she finds out.”“She also thinks her husband is a simple businessman.” Antler let out an empty chuckle, giving her a look of reassurance. “Not a temporary leader of the very legion she thought she escaped.” Rose could feel in her bones the outcome of those lies. The destruction that lies ahead made her shiver. She knew the truth would shatter Kristine’s world.“We are lying to her. Her world will fall apart if she comes to know.”“We laid this trap ourselves. One wrong move and we lose her forever.” Antler hummed in agreement, leaning his back so they could stare a

KRISTINE’S POV*********************He was late. Again. For the past few nights, Zayne’s absence had become suffocating. I waited for the sound of Zayne’s car in the driveway everyday, sitting in the same position for hours. ‘Where is he? What was he doing so late? Why disappear?’I was glaring at the text on my phone: I will be late tonight, Sweetheart. Sorry. Busy with my Chinese client.‘Hmph as if I would believe that lie.’ I thought angrily. At 1:30 AM, Zayne finally returned. I was on stairs in the darkened living room, rubbing my cold hands.Zayne emerged, looking exhausted with loosened ties and messy hair. His sleeves rolled roughly.“Still up?” He asked, placing a cold kiss on my head before heading straight to our room as I followed him, displeased.“I was waiting for you.”“Don’t. You have work tomorrow.” “Where were you, Zayne?” I asked, my voice steady despite the dread of my heart. “This is the fourth night in a row. You said the meetings were over. You said you wi

ZAYNE’S POV******************I wasn’t lying, I swear. Antler said he would find the bitch so I decided to focus on my deal I left hanging that day. The deal with those Chinese clients was a nightmare, but for the first time in weeks, the gears were turning in my favor. "Get the car ready,"I stood in the terminal of the industrial district, watching the last of the modified cargo containers being loaded. It was finally over. "You're in a good mood, Sir?" he asked, sounding genuinely startled.I looked at my watch. 6:30 PM. Just on time. "I made your Madam very angry, she thinks I am out there being a vengeful psychopath." I chuckled, done with this work now.I just wanted to go home and fulfil my promise.“I have to make up. And I mean properly. You wrap things up. I am going home." I ordered, gesturing to him to handle things while I go home and gain my solace.“Yes, Sir.”First thing first, I bought the biggest bouquet of lilies for my sweetheart, hoping that could subdue her