All Chapters of Don’t Beg for Love : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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51. The File

Andrew stared at me.Then his gaze raked over my appearance from head to toe, his eyes glinting with amusement.I grabbed the shawl over my shoulders. As if that would conceal my nightcloth.“I am happy that you honored my invitation.” Mason only glanced between us, smiling warmly.As though, the tension inside the room was non-existent.He gestured towards the couch across from the chair he sat in.The only couch in the study room. “Please seat.”My eyes fell on the small couch. I swallowed, releasing my clenched fists.Then I sat, shifting close to the end of the couch. Andrew sat on the other end, yet, his scent drifted all the way from that distance, straightly hitting my senses.My stomach curled.The familiar scent threatened to send back waves of memories that I instantly shut down, keeping my composure.I focused my attention on Mason instead. “Is everything alright?”Mason only shook his head, still smiling. “I hoped you would come, and you did. It means I can trust you.”H

52. The Kiss

His gaze raked over my body, and his lips lifted faintly at the corner.“My uncle might be gullible, but he's not stupid. Annalise, what are you up to?”Frowning, I stepped back, maintaining distance between us until my back touched the car. “What do you want?”My voice trembled a bit.I struggled to stay calm.Yet, Andrew closed the distance by stepping closer, and his scent invaded my senses, digging through layers of the memories I’d long buried in my mind.“Mr. Hale, compose yourself.”But he didn't stop, until he managed to cage me by the car’s door.He was too close now.Too unsettling.“Admit it, Annalise. You want to return to me.”My brows furrowed.“Mason would have entrusted the file to me,” he went on, still staring into my eyes as though searching for something. “But he gave it to you instead and asked me to look after you.”I gulped.Then let his words sink in.Realizing the meaning behind his statement, I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity.“Mr. Hale, it is like t

53. Mason’s death

The words hit like lightning, and everything paused.My heartbeat too.D- Dead.Mason died?The phone slipped from my fingers. For several minutes, I remained sitting there… not moving. Not reacting.It must be a joke.Mason’s assistant had probably mixed up names.Mason wasn't there.Yet, the next minute, I found myself driving back to the place I just left last night.But the once silent neighborhood was now filled with people and cars.The sound of the cops’ siren and ambulance rang in the area.The entire neighborhood was tossed into chaos, and the gates were tightly shut with many security men standing out.In that moment,My heart began racing.My fingers trembled as I pulled over, my legs barely supporting me when I stepped out of the car.No.“Isn’t that Annalise Sterling!?” Someone shouted from the crowd.Before I knew it, several people surrounded me immediately.Reporters.“Ms. Sterling, can you shed some light on what is going on?”“There are rumors that Mason Reed is dead

54. Killed Him

Eternity seemed to have passed.My eyelids fluttered amidst the severe headache that caused my forehead to throb. When I finally regained consciousness, the scene had changed.Light flooded through the windows, illuminating my bedroom walls.It was afternoon.And for a moment, I thought I must have overslept and everything that happened a while ago was just a terrible nightmare.Mason didn't die.I didn't drive down to his place.Everything had been a dream.But then, a tiny sting on my arm had me rethinking. When I subconsciously shifted, the syringe's slight movement was triggered.My eyes traveled up with the tunicate connecting it… to the IV Drip attached. My heart sank.And for a long while, a numbing feeling settled in my chest.The bitter reality was too hard to bear, so I let my eyes close, hoping the darkness returned.But the door moved and someone entered my bedroom.A young lady dressed in a nurse’s uniform.“Ms. Sterling, you’re awake!” She smiled brightly. “Thank goodn

55. Keep Dreaming

Her screams resounded through the cemetery, disrupting the still and silent atmosphere.Everyone turned toward us.The people who were already leaving turned back and returned. The reporters closed in. And soon enough, almost everyone who attended the burial gathered around us, their whispers rising.Yet Camille appeared to pay no regard to the attention.In fact, she seemed hyped by it. “You killed him!” She yelled. “From the first day you entered his life, I always knew it would lead to this someday. A wretched girl with bad omen. You didn't just destroy my marriage, now you have successfully killed my husband!”The crowd gasped.The whispers rose, While Camille still shook me violently.Somehow, I found myself speechless from this sudden attack and accusation.Tania stepped in between us. “What do you mean she killed him? Such a serious accusation requires strong evidence. Madam, don't let your emotions lead you to jail. Defamation of character is a heavy crime.”The woman blinke

56. Gunshots

Annoyance settled in immediately.I took in a deep breath, releasing my clenched fist.“Mr. Hale…” I folded my arms. “Did you know I could report you to the authorities for barging into my place?”“Annalise…” He chuckled. “Did you think I care about the authorities?”Right.He didn't.Because, he happened to be the most arrogant man in the world and the one who thought he could do whatever he pleased.“Mason gave the file to me.”“Unfortunately, you're not capable enough to keep it safe,” He replied. “Be privileged I'm doing this.”“You—”I grabbed his sleeve as he turned to leave.Andrew paused.Then he faced me, stepping closer until I found myself taking a step back.Then my back touched the wall.“You were saying?” He placed his hands on the wall, caging me in between, the familiar glint flashing in his eyes.I gulped.He waved the file in front of me. “You’ll thank me later for keeping it.”Thanked him…It didn't make sense.But the proximity muddled my thoughts. I couldn't breat

57. Bait

Before I knew it, my apartment’s door flew open with a bang as a result of being brutally kicked from the outside. Then some men barged in.They were dressed in all black, their faces covered with masks, with long rifles in their hands. “Damnit!” Tania cursed under her breath and grabbed my arm. “Anna, duck!”Was hiding under the table necessary? But the men didn't seem to notice us yet, so I followed Tania’s order and hid under it, while fiddling with the phone in my hands to dial the authorities.“Turn over this place! Make sure you find it tonight.”It…What were they searching for?More than twenty men raided my apartment, the number so startling that I struggled to grip the phone.Tania seemed to have the same question in her mind and she inched closer, whispering, “Anna, do you have an important artifact in your position? Scratch that, what's more important is leaving this place alive. Let's find a way out before they see us.”But how?We were surrounded.If they could fire g

58. Cancel The Project

The hallway outside the emergency room echoed with my footsteps.I had lost count of how many times I’d walked from one end of the corridor to the other. Every second that passed made the silence on the other side of those double doors feel heavier.Then the doors finally swung open.A doctor stepped out, removing his surgical cap as his eyes searched the hallway.I was in front of him before he could say another word.“Doctor?”“The bleeding has been controlled.”The breath I had been unconsciously holding escaped my lungs.“We administered clotting factor concentrate along with intravenous fluids and a blood transfusion to stabilize her condition,” the doctor continued. “She is out of danger… for now.”Relief barely had time to settle before the doctor’s expression grew more serious.“However, Ms. Sterling, your friend has Von Willebrand disease, a congenital bleeding disorder that prevents her blood from clotting normally. Because of her condition, what would normally be considere

59. Andrew Hale… Considerate?

After the meeting, Linda followed me into my office.Turned out, mountains of documents were waiting for my signature. I instantly got to work.“Ms. Sterling…” Linda stood in front of me, her hesitant voice drifting to my ears as I focused on putting my signature on the document.I didn't look up. “What’s the matter?”“It is about the employees you asked to be released. Some of them have filed a legal case against the company, especially one Mr. Harrison who claims that your decision is based on personal motives.”I paused.Mr. Harrison…Aiden?“He is the same man who kept on making a scene outside the company. Turned out he got a job at the security department when you were in Geneva. The HR Manager’s unprofessionalism caused him to be hired, but he's accusing you of holding a personal grudge and is seeking the job back.”“And then…” Returning my eyes to the documents, I resumed signing.“The legal department is already handling the case. However, I’m afraid that Mr. Harrison might

60. Staged…

Xander barged inside the ward and crashed into the pile of gift boxes.But he quickly picked himself up, his face white with panic.He raced past me then stopped by the bed and hugged Tania tightly. “Big Sis, I am sorry I wasn't there to protect you! Those imbeciles wouldn't have dared to touch you. Don't worry, I’m here… you're gonna be fine from now on. I’ll keep you safe.”Huh?I blinked, watching Xander pour his heart out, his voice heavy with emotions.Tania appeared shocked as well and she remained frozen in his embrace.“Big Sis, did you recognize those men…” He finally pulled away, holding her shoulders.Then he trailed off, staring at her.Xander’s brows furrowed in confusion before his eyes darkened. “You— I know you. You’re that crazy girl. Where’s my Big Sis?”Instantly, the shock faded from Tania’s eyes and she pushed him, her expression darkening as well. “Crazy? You are crazy! Haha! Who knew Alexander Sterling would be such a crybaby?”Then she looked at me. “Anna, isn'

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