All Chapters of Twisted INTENTIONS : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Closer Than EverAdrian’s fingers traced along Selena’s arm, the warmth of his touch sending shivers through her body. They lay entwined on the bed, the early morning light creeping softly through the curtains, casting shadows across the room. Outside, the city went on with its chaos, but here, in this quiet cocoon, the world had shrunk to just the two of them.“I want you here,” Adrian murmured, his voice low, vibrating through her chest. “By my side. Always.”Selena’s heart skipped a beat. His words weren’t gentle; they weren’t idle. They carried weight, a possessiveness that made her pulse race, a certainty that made her knees weak. She wanted to respond, to tell him she felt the same—but fear of her own secret lingered like a shadow in her chest. Could he ever forgive her if he knew why she had really come close to him?Her thoughts tangled. I can’t let him know. Not now. Not ever. But… Her gaze softened as she looked at him. The man before her—strong, protective, utterly intoxic

Selena took a deep breath as she pushed open the glass doors of Adrian’s company. The morning light spilled into the sleek, modern lobby, and for a moment, she let herself pause, letting the soft hum of activity wash over her. This was it—her first day officially working beside the man who had unknowingly stolen her heart.Her heart beat fast—not just from nerves, but from something far more complicated. Excitement, guilt, and anticipation twisted together in her chest. I’m actually here. I’m working with him… she thought, letting the words sink in. And I’m… happy?It was a happiness tinged with unease. Her original plan had been clear: get close to Adrian, manipulate him, keep Jason jealous. But now, standing here, seeing him in his element, she realized how much she genuinely wanted to be near him—not for revenge, but for herself. The thought made her stomach flutter and her chest tighten.Selena’s eyes scanned the open office, looking for someone who might guide her or assign a rol

Presentation InterruptedSelena sat at her desk, fingers hovering over the keyboard, heart hammering in her chest. The office was quiet, the soft hum of computers and the occasional shuffle of papers filling the room. She had been given a project by Adrian earlier that morning—a project she had to present to him in just a few minutes.Her eyes darted across the spreadsheet, checking figures again and again. She knew her work was solid, but that didn’t stop the nervous flutter in her stomach. What if I stumble? What if I say something wrong?Her thoughts were interrupted by the shrill ring of her work phone. She jolted, almost dropping the device. Picking it up, she hesitated a fraction of a second before answering.“Selena,” Adrian’s voice came through, calm but commanding, with that undertone that made her blood rush. “It’s time for your presentation.”“Yes… right now?” she stammered, trying to steady her voice.“Yes. Now.”She swallowed hard, rising from her chair, clutching a folde

Her heart skipped.“What do you mean?” she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.Adrian studied her face carefully.Every reaction.Every flicker in her eyes.Every breath.Then—Without breaking eye contact—He reached into his pocket and pulled out the folded paper.Selena’s stomach dropped.No.No…He held it between them.“Someone sent me this,” he said.Her fingers curled slightly at her sides.“Read it.”She didn’t move.Couldn’t move.“Selena.”Her name rolled off his tongue, low and commanding.That snapped her out of it.With slightly trembling fingers, she took the paper.Unfolded it.And the moment her eyes scanned the words—Her world tilted.“YOU need to know the truth. Selena is not who you think she is.”Her breath caught.Panic rose instantly.Fast. Sharp. Unforgiving.But she couldn’t let it show.Not now.Not in front of him.Not when everything was at stake.She forced herself to breathe.Slowly.Carefully.Then looked up at him.“I… don’t know who would send so

Mine AloneThe address Adrian sent wasn’t a restaurant.It was quieter.More private.Selena stood outside the building for a moment, staring up at it as her heart pounded against her chest.She didn’t know what to expect.And that scared her.Taking a slow breath, she stepped inside.The place was dimly lit, elegant, and almost empty.Soft music played in the background, barely noticeable.Her heels clicked softly against the floor as she walked in, her eyes scanning the room—Then she saw him.Adrian.Seated at a table near the window, one hand resting lazily against his jaw, his gaze already fixed on her.Like he had been waiting.Watching.Selena’s steps faltered for a brief second before she forced herself to keep moving.The closer she got, the more intense his gaze became.Not warm.Not soft.Something else.Something that made her chest tighten.“Sit,” he said calmly as she reached the table.No greeting.No smile.Just that same controlled tone.Selena swallowed lightly and s