All Chapters of Once His Pawn, Now His Brother’s Obsession— Too Late, Ex!: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

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Planning Something Huge

OPHELIAMy father grew silent for a minute. He didn’t say anything and just kept staring at her. After a minute that felt like an hour, he shook his head.“What kind of person was your mother like?”Selena let out a pitiful chuckle— one that made me recoil. “She was the sweetest. Because she was tall, she wanted to become a model. But after birthing me, my father rejected us and that was how her dream died. She couldn't give me the life she wanted to give me. Hopefully…” she caressed her stomach. “I get to be involved in my child’s life and give her everything.”I rolled my eyes. I had had enough.Look at who was talking about motherhood and childbirth.“Look who’s talking about motherhood.” It was time I burst my father’s bubble and tell him the truth.I rose from where I sat and clapped my hands. “Go on. Tell him what a hypocrite you are.”“Ophelia,” Pa scolded.I jabbed my fingers at her. “You don’t know her, Pa. What if I tell you that this woman here is the one who stole Alia a

Wifey

OPHELIAI nearly missed my footing as I stepped on him. My body hurled back and I would’ve fallen if his hands didn’t catch my waist and pull me into him.“Breathe, Ophelia.”Our eyes met and my fingers tightened around his wedding suit as though only he could help me out of this situation. Months ago, I’d told myself that I wasn’t going to trust him or give him such a chance.Now it seemed that not only did I trust him(maybe a little), I also was beginning to depend on him. Was this right? “I’m breathing.”“You are. But I want you to take a deep breath.”I shut my eyes for a second and did as he asked before meeting his gaze again.“Good.”“But this is not the time to do breathing exercises. I think Selena is up to something.”“I believe so too. I’ll dig into it.”“What kind of coincidence was it that she was the one who saved Pa?”“You’re panicking.” “I think I know what she plans.”He raised an amused brow at me. Was this the time to act all cocky? “I think she wants Pa to adore

Sharing A Room

OPHELIAWhen Ronan had said we were going to share the room last night, I’d had a mini heart attack, but when he’d informed me that my room was under work and had left without returning, my heart had steadied. There was no way on earth I was sharing a room with Ronan. Not with the way my pulse raced whenever he came close, or the way my eyes seemed to linger on his lips whenever he spoke. Even the smallest shift in our proximity was enough to make my core throb and my legs to press together. Sharing a bed would only be a disaster for me. Just the mere thought of it made me anxious to the core.My eyes fluttered open the next morning when I heard voices drifting from downstairs. I slowly sat up, stretched my legs, and pushed myself out of bed. After opening the door, I began making my way downstairs, still dressed in the yellow bow-tie pajama set Ronan had handed me the previous night.“I can no longer bear staying in that house. It’s either I’m here with you or start preparing my g

DNA Results

OPHELIAAfter helping grandmother settle into the house, I left the house with Alia for my father’s.As the car rolled to a stop in front of my father’s mansion, a flash of excitement washed over me. It had been a long while since she visited this place. After her wedding to Julius, her visits had been fewer and less frequent until she totally stopped.The servants welcomed her enthusiastically. “Welcome, Miss Ophelia.”“Welcome back, Miss Ophelia.”Then their questioning eyes fell on the child that she was carrying. “Everyone, this is Alia, my daughter. Alia, say hi to the aunties.”Alia who’d been less chatty today angled her body to face them and waved weakly. The five servants began to whisper amongst themselves in surprise but none of them questioned. They made way for us to pass.“Pa is going to get here in no time. " Has the food been made?”“Yes, Miss Ophelia.”I gestured for the guards to bring in the few boxes and balloons that they carried. Because my Pa was getting discha

She's My Child

OPHELIA“The DNA results are out.”Confusion washed over me as I walked to the doctor’s side and made him face me. “What DNA result are you talking about?”He brought out an envelope and stretched it to my Pa. But before it got to him, I snatched it and tore it open, my fingers opening the papers to read what was written.“Miss Selena has a 99.99% paternity match with Mr Valentino,” the doctor announced. Blood thumped in my head drastically as I read the report for myself. 99.99 paternity match. This confirms that Miss Selena, age 25 is the biological daughter of Mr Valentino.”My knees weakened and I staggered backward. Realizing the child was behind me, I forced myself to stabilize and pressed her against my legs.The doctor bowed and walked away. My gaze lifted to my father. He had his head down, his eyes staring blankly at the table before him as he shook his head.How was this even possible? What exactly is going on?I needed a goddamn explanation.“Father. What is going on?

Who Touched You

OPHELIAThere was no convincing Pa. There was no convincing him that Selena was a fucking bitch whose whole purpose in life was to ruin mine. How could he believe all of these? How could he even try to get her out on bail after everything I told him that she caused.This has to be the biggest betrayal of my life.My Pa had never slapped me. Yet, for the first time because of a stranger, he did.Holding Alia against my chest, I hurried out of the living room, heading out of my PA’s mansion. He tried to call me back to apologize, but I didn’t give him the chance to reach me before I stormed out of the mansion.He admitted it. He’d cheated on my mother when she was alive and she didn't even know until she died. This was the same man I’d looked up to when it came to loyalty. Just when would anyone be loyal? Was loyalty a foreign language to men?“Miss Ophelia, you’re leaving so soon,” one of the servants commented. I said nothing and began to look around for the car that’d brought us f

Selena Knew The Truth From The Beginning

OPHELIA“My trustworthy doctor carried out the test at the Whitmore hospital. The result is true.”“That’s a lie.”Ronan’s words echoed in my head over and over again. My knees weakened, and I sat on the bed, trying to steady my breathing. Although I knew that the result might end up being true, a part of me had wished— had prayed that it was false.Maybe because Ronan had told me he’d find out the truth. Maybe because he’d always rescued me in every other dire situation and I’d trusted that he’d rescue me on this one too.My breath slowed and I pressed my thumb to my chest to relieve the pressure. I didn’t even notice when Ronan sat beside me until his hand fell on my waist and he made me face him. “It would leave a mark if you don’t care for it.” Then he pressed the ice bag I didn’t notice he was holding to my cheeks. I flinched.“It’s too cold.”“It would help with the mark.”My body slowly relaxed when he gently pressed it against my reddened cheek again, occasionally taking it

I Kissed Him And Got Rejected

OPHELIAI kissed Ronan.I fucking kissed him.Worse, I got rejected. Two days later, even as I sat at my office table, my eyes fixated on the file before me, Ronan’s words still rang in my ears. ‘You’re vulnerable. You don’t know what you’re doing.’Those were his exact words before he left the room that day. I’d been so damn embarrassed that I’d tossed and turned all night. I didn’t get a wink of sleep.Who said that I’d been vulnerable and didn’t know what I was doing? I had been in my right state of mind and goodness, what had even prompted me to kiss him, actually?I chewed my bottom lip as I remembered the taste of his lips on mine. It shouldn’t have felt so good.I was a goner. “What did you say?” Nova’s voice rang out from astride me. She stared at me with an expression mixed with surprise and pride. “I said I kissed him.” She started to smile. Then I dropped the bomb. “And I got rejected, bitch.”Her smile instantly vanished and she straightened in her seat. “Hold on. Le

Taking My Position

OPHELIA Colors drained from my face instantly. “What did you say?”“Selena is here in the company. Anna reported that she’s making her way toward your office.”Nova hadn’t finished her words properly before the door pushed open behind her and the devil walked in. Selena paused at the door. She looked from Nova to me and then a smile spread across her lips. She was dressed in a white silk two-piece suit, with red heels and a bag.She stepped forward into the office. “Oh, hi there.”“What are you doing here?” I threw the question sharply and crossed from my side to where she stood. Crossing my hands over my chest, I glared at her. “Who let you into this place?”Perhaps it was a sign that I needed to change the security guards in the company.“Who would dare not let me into my father’s property? Especially after he announced it today.”“Announced what?” I frowned.She lifted the phone in her hand to my face. The headline read boldly.‘The Valentino missing daughter finally found.’U

Golf With Barry

RONAN“I must admit that the Davenport golf field is splendid,” I said as I gripped the putter and hit the tiny ball. It rolled slowly until it entered the post.Claps echoed behind me. “Nice shot, Ronan.” Barry slapped me on my shoulder and I handed the putter to him and stepped away from the position.We were at the golf field owned by his company. A few days ago, he’d invited me for this hangout, and after giving it a thought, I’d decided to honor it. After all, the man had proved himself to have no ulterior motives since we met.“Good investment, yeah?” He laughed and positioned himself. “My mother actually started this. She used to be the face of golf in her prime.”“How athletic your family must be.”“I assure you.” He kicked the ball with the club and he sucked in a breath until the ball rolled and entered the post.“Nice shot,” I complimented. “This time, we’ll do a full swing. This way.”I walked beside him, my assistant and his behind us as we walked to another side of the

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