All Chapters of Thrown To The Streets By One, Claimed by Another: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The check shook violently in Roselyn’s hands, her eyes flicking between Marina and the paper. She had never handled an amount that huge.She had left the house earlier because she was scared of the backlash she would receive from Marina for spilling her secrets to a stranger, but staring at the figure on the check in her hand, she didn’t care what her friend had in mind to do to her.She could kill her for all she cared. As long as she got a cut of the money, she was fine with whatever she did.“You will keep the baby,” Roselyn said, pinning Marina down with a single stare when she tried to protest. “Don’t be dumb, girl. You’re freaking broke.”“And what does that mean?”“It means there is a man who’s offering to take care of you and the baby, and you want to say no to him? Do you know what? Let’s switch places, I’ll carry the baby in my womb and move into Cassian’s mansion.”Marina scoffed, rolling her eyes at her friend. “I’m not ready to mother a child.”“He wants to take full resp

The hallway leading to the room carried the same air of luxury as the other parts of the house. Polished darkwood floors, part of which was covered in plush carpets that muffled every step they took. Recessed ceiling lights that gave the corridor a mild glow. There were doors that blended seamlessly into the walls, leading to rooms.He stopped walking when they arrived at a glass sliding door. Cassian touched the sensor, and it opened soundlessly, sliding back to lock the moment they stepped in.The room was massive, wide enough for five people to share comfortably without crowding. Tall windows lined one side, framed by automated sheer curtains. A sofa sat in the middle around a low coffee table, scattered with faux books and a computer she assumed belonged to Cassian. “We will share this room,” he said, halting her quiet exploration of the space. “We will sleep on the same bed.” Her gaze landed on the king-sized bed dressed in clean, layered linen and soft neutral plush throws. “We

“I see you now work here.” Collin chuckled, his voice carrying an edge of intimidation. “You should have dropped your ego and come back to me to beg for some money. Who knows? I would have helped you. How is the pay here? Good enough to feed you?” His eyes roamed over her from head to toe before breaking into a mocking laughter. “Still the same as ever.”Marina’s hands were trembling as she watched him with dark eyes. She wanted to hit him so badly. To hurt him the same way he hurt her.“I guess you’ve been suffering.” He continued.She said nothing still. She didn’t believe she'd ever loved the asshole. He never deserved her.“You’re a pathetic asshole!” She bellowed, her eyes burning with rage. “You should be ashamed of yourself.”“Why? For choosing a woman who can bear me children?”Her lips curled. The bastard was still as ignorant as he had always been, but she had no explanations to give him.The store attendants filed out one after another, heavy shopping bags in their hands. W

“The baby’s heartbeat is normal.” The doctor told Marina. “Get those medications and make sure you are resting well.” “Thank you, Doctor.” She reached for the paper he slipped next to her side of the table, examined it briefly, and then shifted her attention back to the doctor. “Is there anything else I need to do?” She asked.“No. Nothing for now. Just get enough rest and take care of yourself. You don’t have to worry about anything, you’re in good hands.” The doctor assured her with a smile.Cassian had made sure she got access to the best medical care in the city, and Doctor Brenda had been incredibly soft and caring towards her since she started her routine checkup, even before the paternity tests were conducted. Every session with her was a breath of fresh air, ending with an assurance that her baby was healthy.“Would you be interested in doing an ultrasound to know the baby’s gender?” She asked, looking at Marina.At that moment, Marina realized she and Cassian hadn’t had pr

CASSIANThe older man lowered his glasses to sit on the bridge of his nose. Gaze firm on Cassian, he continued, “My family has been the Vale family lawyer for years. My father was your grandfather’s attorney. I was your father’s lawyer before he passed, and I have a daughter in law school, who would take over from me after I’m gone.”Cassian had yet to understand how his explanation was related to their topic of discussion.“Is that the reason I have not been assigned the chairman of the Vale Empire?” He asked, his eyes darkening as he exchanged a knowing glare with the older man.“I’m trying to let you know that it is a generational thing, to keep up with every generation of the Vale.”“That doesn’t answer my question, Mr. Roland.” His expression hardened. “There was a stakeholders’ meeting last week, and the board threatened to give the position to Adam if it remains vacant till the end of the year. I’m the most eligible Vale, the CEO of the group. Why am I not allowed to be chairma