All Chapters of Our Dirty Little Secret : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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Chapter Seventy one

Surprise and warmth bloomed in my chest, tangled with a sharp stab of guilt and the unwanted shadow of Ryder’s face. But Ryan was right here, trying so hard to make me happy.After a beat, I met his eyes. “Yes.”His grin spread wide and bright, lighting up his entire face. For a moment, everything felt light. He let out a relieved laugh and reached across the small table to take both my hands in his.“Really?” he asked, thumb stroking gently over my knuckles. “God, you just made my night.”He didn’t let go of my hands for a long moment, his eyes soft and happy in the glow of the string lights. We stayed like that, talking and laughing quietly as the music played on. He ordered us another round of drinks to celebrate, clinking his glass against mine with a playful “To new beginnings.”Later, when he dropped me home later, he walked me all the way to the door, cupped my face gently between his hands, and pressed a soft kiss to my cheek.“Text me when you’re inside,” he murmured, steppin

Chapter Seventy Two

My thumb hovered over the green button, heart slamming against my ribs like it wanted out.I could picture him on the other end, those dark eyes, the low growl in his voice when he said my name. Maybe he had realized that he wanted me and couldn’t live without me. But what if I was just his sex on call? Heat pooled low in my belly at the memory, but I shoved it down. Melissa’s angry face flashed through my mind. I was done being taken for granted. I was done acting like a lost puppy who had just found its owner. Done with the chaos and secrets.I declined the call, silencing the ring, and forced myself to keep walking to the bed. The mattress dipped under my weight as I lay back, phone still clutched in my hand. Call again, just once. Maybe I would hear him out. Nothing more. The seconds stretched. Nothing. The silence hurt more than a sharp sting right under my ribs.I scrolled past his name, thumb shaking only a little, and tapped Ryan’s instead. He picked up on the second ring, his

Chapter Seventy Three

My skin prickled the moment our eyes locked. I quickly turned back and kept my eyes fixed on the stage, but I knew Ryder was still watching me. The weight of his stare pressed against the back of my neck. The conversations in the auction hall died down. Ryan’s arm around my shoulders suddenly felt heavy around me. My pulse hammered hard in my ears. I shifted in my seat and crossed my legs, but the discomfort only grew. “You okay?” Ryan asked, his thumb tracing slow circles on my shoulder. “Just a little warm. I need to use the bathroom.” “Want me to go with you?.” “No, I will be right back.”I forced a smile. He nodded, pressing a quick kiss to my temple. “Take your time, beautiful. I’ll be right here.” I slipped away from the row of seats, the luxurious hallway leading to the restrooms felt endless. My dress suddenly felt too sensitive against my skin, I kept on adjusting as I went. The second I pushed open the restroom door and let out a shaky breath, a strong hand shot forw

Chapter Seventy three

Ryder’s povI wanted to punch that ugly smug face off Ryan’s face the second the announcer called his name for the vacation ticket. The bastard pulled Dallas up on stage and grinned like he had already won the whole damn world. I watched him slide his arm around her waist, pull her closer, and kiss her while the crowd clapped. My hand tightened around the chair handle until it nearly twisted. I shoved my chair back and left the room without looking at anyone.I got in the car and drove straight to Bruce’s house. Two weeks had passed since the break-in at Tijan Vitale’s place and Bruce still had not turned up anywhere. I actually liked the silence, it let me handle my own business without him breathing down my neck. But a deal stayed a deal. I had the file now and that meant I would finally get to see my mother again.I gripped the steering wheel tighter and pressed the accelerator while the engine growled louder and the city lights streaked by. I kept my eyes on the road the whole way

Chapter Seventy four

The call dropped. I stared at the darkened screen for a long moment. Could it be that Vitale has my mother? My fist slammed into the dashboard again and again, the sharp impacts vibrating up my arm. I twisted the key hard in the ignition, the engine roaring to life as I pulled away from Bruce’s house. I needed to deliver the real file if I wanted any shot at seeing my mother again and staying alive.I drove home like the devil was on my tail. I kept checking the mirrors constantly, my eyes darting to every set of headlights behind me. The file was my only leverage. Without it, I was dead and my mother was gone.I pulled into my driveway, and strode straight to my room. The door slammed shut behind me, and I locked it before crossing to the hidden safe concealed behind the wardrobe. My hands trembled slightly as I punched in the code, but I forced them steady. I pulled the file out and held it tightly with both hands. One wrong move and everything I had fought for would be a waste. I s

Chapter Seventy six

My tires screeched as I pulled sharply into the narrow alley next to the club. I shut off the engine and headed straight for the back entrance. Steve straightened instantly when he saw me.“It’s Lena,” he muttered, jerking his chin toward the dim hallway. “The manager.”I froze mid-step, boots scraping over grit-strewn concrete. Lena? After I’d dragged her and her brother out of that fucking drug lord’s basement and made sure no one would ever come after them again. And this was how she repaid me? My fingers curled into fists, nails biting into my palms until the pain grounded me. I kept my face blank, but my pulse hammered against my throat.“Take me to her,” I growled. The words tore out of me in a low growl, rough and edged with frustration. I shouldered past him, the stench of cigarette smoke clinging to the back entrance.I moved through the back hallway, Steve fell in step behind us, his heavy footsteps matching mine. My mind raced the whole way, piecing together every conversat

Chapter Seventy Six

DallasRyan dropped me off in front of my apartment building. His hand stayed on my thigh, the leather creaking under his tightening grip. I turned toward him, the seatbelt cutting across my chest as I leaned in. His breath hitched, warm against my lips, and our mouths brushed together. For a moment his fingers pressed harder into my thigh, then slowly loosened.“Thanks for today,” I murmured against his lips. “It was perfect.”“Anything for you, baby.” He grinned, then pressed a kiss to my cheek. “Everyone couldn’t stop complimenting how beautiful my woman is.”“Please don’t flatter me.”“I’m not.” His hand brushed higher up my thigh, pushing the hem of my dress slowly. I caught his wrist. He frowned, just slightly.“Whenever my lady is ready,” he mumbled, pulling his hand back. He reached into the glove compartment, pulled out a sleek black card, and handed it to me. “I want you to look your best.”“Aww, babe.” I cooed, quickly unbuckling my seatbelt and throwing my arms around him.

Chapter Seventy Seven

RyderI was sprawled on the bed, hand rocking my dick in rough strokes as Dallas’s video played on my phone. Her voice, breathless and teasing from our last private moment, filled the room. Fuck, just like that… The sight of her on her knees, lips wrapped around me, eyes looking up was driving me insane. My grip tightened, thumb swiping over the head, hips bucking as I chased the release.My phone rang, Lena’s name flashing across the screen. I growled but answered, refusing to slow my strokes.“Boss, Dallas wants time off for a vacation with her boyfriend. Should I approve it?”The word boyfriend hit like a slap. My grip tightened, strokes turning punishing.“Hold on to it. Don’t approve anything yet.” I ended the call with a sharp jab, tossed the phone aside, and came hard with a guttural groan, spilling over my fist while her image burned behind my eyelids. I cleaned up fast, chest still heaving, then changed and headed out, the hunger for the real thing already clawing at me agai

Chapter seventy nine

DallasI stared out the taxi window, watching the familiar streets pass in a haze. I tried to focus on the good parts of the day, the little wins, the plans I had made, but my thoughts kept circling back to Ryder. What was it about him that still drove me this crazy? I could not keep wanting a man who was clearly not meant for me. I kept telling myself I would get over him, that this time it would stick, but it never did. What the hell else was I supposed to do to make it stop?I shook my head hard, forcing the thoughts away. Ryan was good for me and I would do anything to focus on him. I could not keep letting Ryder haunt me like this. But even as I repeated the words in my head, his face pushed through, those sharp eyes, the way his jaw flexed when he looked at me like I was the only thing in the world. I began mumbling Ryan’s name under my breath over and over.The taxi pulled up in front of Ryan’s house. I paid the driver and stepped out, clutching the bouquet tightly to my chest

Chapter Eighty

I stood frozen in Ryan’s living room, my heart hammering against my ribs barged in without knocking, their presence sucking all the air from the space. I shot Ryan a wide-eyed look, silently screaming What the hell is going on?He gave me a tight smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Baby, relax. It’s all right.” He reached out and squeezed my shoulder. “You should head home, alright? I’ll call you later.”But it didn’t feel all right. As I tilted my head to ask him what was happening, one of the men’s voices rose in a thick, commanding tone.“Boss wants to see you.”His jaw clenched. He nodded then glanced at me. “Go on, Dally. I’ll call you soon.”I wanted to argue, but the men were already herding him toward the door. I followed them to the entrance on shaky legs, watching as they loaded him into their car. The vehicle disappeared down the street. Just like that, he was gone.I didn’t know whether to leave or wait. I stood there for more than five minutes before deciding to head back

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