All Chapters of The Architect Of My Ruin: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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Chapter Seventy One.

"I am here for my wife."Her father glared at him.."The nerve you–""Arthur Pierce."Killian’s voice didn't rise, the fight draining from him as Killian’s eyes promised destruction if he spoke another word.Without breaking eye contact with Arthur, Killian walked towards Elara.His hand wrapped around Elara’s wrist, pulling her firmly against his side."Let go of my daughter, you psycho bastard!" Arthur yelled.Elara’s heart beat fast.. if her father pushed him right now, Killian would end his life without a second thought."Dad, stop. Please.." Elara said. "I... I will go with him.""What? No! Elara, you are not–""Dad.." she interrupted. "Please."Arthur froze..Killian didn't even allow them another second to speak.With a possessive scowl, he turned and dragged Elara out of the office, leaving the doors wide open behind them.Arthur stared at the empty doorway, his chest heaving."That crazy bastard." he gritted out, his hands shaking as he turned to Patrick. "Do you have any ide

Chapter Seventy Two.

Elara shifted uncomfortably on the sofa, Rosaline was watching her with an intense stare that made Elara’s skin prickle. "Um..." Elara finally broke the silence, her fingers twisting nervously in her lap. "Rosaline? Is something wrong?" Rosaline let out a sigh.. "I told Damien to take Killian out to the grounds because you and I need to talk privately." Elara nodded.. "I heard about what happened today.." Rosaline continued softly. "And I completely understand that you have every right to be furious." Elara looked down at her hands.. "I know that you only married my son because of a desperate contract. I know he stepped in to 'save' your father's company..." Rosaline paused. "...even though he was the one who orchestrated its complete destruction in the first place." Elara’s head snapped up, her eyes widened. "You knew?" "Yes. I knew." Rosaline confessed.. "And I am so sorry for hiding it from you, sweetie." Elara scoffed, looking away to stare blankly at the unlit firepl

Chapter Seventy Three..

Elara grabbed Killian by the sleeve of his shirt, aggressively pulling him to a private area. "I have a feeling you are a part of this.." she hissed, pointing an accused finger at his chest. Killian didn't look even remotely intimidated. Instead, a smile spread across his lips. "What makes you think that, Sweetness?" "Let's see..." Elara crossed her arms tightly over her chest, narrowing her eyes.. "You didn't seem even slightly surprised when your mother showed up. And both of your parents showing up at the exact same time to corner me? You orchestrated this." Killian didn't bother to confirm or deny it. Instead, his eyes dropped from her furious gaze down to her lips, staring with a devouring intensity that Elara glared. "Listen to me, Killian. We cannot go on a honeymoon right now.." she stated firmly. His face twitched l, but he remained completely silent, simply watching her. "Are you even listening to me?!" Elara gritted, her frustration boiling over. Killian’s eyes fl

Chapter Seventy Four..

The thumping of bass vibrated through the floorboards of the dimly lit underground club. A man entirely in a dark hoodie moved through the smoke-filled air, his presence completely ignored by the writhing bodies on the main floor. He bypassed the security with a silent, knowing nod, slipping down a hallway and stopping in front of the reinforced doors of the VVIP lounge. The moment he pushed the door open, a thick cloud of intoxicating cigar smoke puff up out. The private room was a den of unrestrained bad behavior. Wealthy, powerful men across couches, completely engaged in the nearly naked women grinding on their laps, while in the darker corners of the room, muffled moans echoed as others were ruthlessly fucked against the walls. The hooded man didn't spare them a single glance. He stalked deep into the room, his focus zeroing in on a singular figure. A figure lounging on a seat, had his head thrown back against the cushion. A scantily clad girl was on her knees between his

Chapter Seventy Five..

Elara walked down the familiar corridors of Pierce Holdings, heading straight to her Father's office. She simply pushed the door open and stepped inside.Her father was in the middle of a firm handshake with a man whose back was turned to the door.Arthur’s face instantly lit up."Hello, sweetie!"As Elara walked further into the room, the stranger slowly turned his head over his shoulder.He was handsome, tall, broad shouldered, with green-hazel eyes and dark hair.He wore a black shirt with the top three buttons casually undone, revealing a intricate chest tattoo and a glimpse of hard muscle.Paired with dark grey tailored trousers.But it wasn't his looks that made Elara freeze. It was the aura rolling off of him.It was dark and entirely unwelcoming.She stared at him, her instincts screaming a sudden warning, and the man actually 'smirked'."So, this must be the famous Elara you hold in such high praise, I suppose?" the man murmured..Arthur smiled widely, completely oblivious to

Chapter Seventy Six..

For five minutes, Cassius hadn't bothered to open his menu. He hadn't touched his water. He hadn't spoken a single word about the investment.Instead, he just sat across, his forearms resting on the edge of the table as he stared at Elara.Elara smoothed her hands over her lap, struggling to keep her composure under his gaze."Mr. Blackwood.." she began, professionally. "You have been staring at me for five minutes straight without initiating a single point of discussion. Are you no longer interested in discussing this integration?"He slowly tilted his head to the side.."I am so sorry.." he murmured, "It is just... you are incredibly interesting to stare at."'Okay, I am absolutely done here..' she thought, her last shred of patience completely gone."If this is the extent of our business discussion, then I apologize, but I have far more important matters to attend to." she stated coldly, grabbing her handbag from the empty chair beside her."You can direct any further questions reg

Chapter Seventy Seven..

"We need to talk.." she answered..He gave a cautious nod, his eyes never leaving her face."About what, Sweetness?"Elara didn't answer immediately, instead she stalked closer, dropping her handbag onto his desk.Killian’s eyes tracked her every single movement, hungry and completely captivated.She stepped directly in front of him, pressing her small palm flat against the hard muscle of his chest.Beneath his shirt, she could feel his heart beating wildly against her hand, with a light shove, she pushed him backward.Killian didn't resist in the slightest. He fell back into his chair, staring up at her with completely dilated eyes."Sweetness..." he whispered hoarsely..Elara arched a sharp eyebrow. Leaning over him, she grabbed the thick silk of his tie.She slowly twirled it around her fingers before giving it a hard, demanding yank, pulling him forward until their faces were mere inches apart."Firstly.." she demanded. "What exactly was that skank doing in here?"Killian looked c

Chapter Seventy Eight..

9:45pm...Killian roughly ran a smaller towel through his damp, dark hair.He was halfway to the bed when a sudden buzz halted him..He paused, glancing over his shoulder toward Elara’s nightstand.At first, he ignored it, continuing to dry his hair. But then the phone vibrated again. And again.His jaw clenched. He tossed the damp towel aside, stalking toward her side of the bed. His eyes narrowed as he stared down at the glowing screen of her phone.."Is that my phone?"Killian’s head snapped up. Elara was standing in the bathroom doorway, steam billowing out behind her as she tied her silk robe closed.Killian didn't step away from the nightstand. He simply gave a nod."It was vibrating."Elara frowned, walking closer to retrieve it."Who is it?"She reached out, but Killian’s reflexes were fast. He snatched the phone right off the nightstand and lifted it high above out of her reach."Who the fuck is texting you this late at night?" he demanded.Elara planted her hands on her hips

Chapter Seventy Nine..

Damien watched his eldest son seething.."We need to confirm the facts before we strike blindly," Damien ordered. "I strongly suggest you ask Arthur Pierce directly first. If we can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that we are dealing with Cassius Blackwood... then we act fast, and we act with prejudice."Killian didn't reply immediately. He was lost in a spiral of thought, his mind already locking down every single exit Elara could possibly take.Damien’s eyes narrowed into slits."If there is one thing I know about that bloodline... Cassius is a sadistic psychopath. He is ruthless, he is completely merciless, he is very calculating, and he is exactly like his father.""I need to triple her security detail immediately.." Killian mumbled under his breath, "I need to make absolutely sure she does not leave the estate.""Great! Looks like we finally have a target on our backs again.." Kiel announced lightly, clapping his hands together as he pushed off the sofa and strolled toward th

Chapter Eighty..

"I have a much better deal in mind.." Cassius rumbled. "Wanna hear it?"The hooded man’s hands instantly curled into fists at his sides."What could possibly be better than our original terms?" the man demanded. "You end Killian, and you give Elara to me.""Yeah, I remember the terms.." Cassius replied, his eyes completely void of emotion. "But the contract is being changed from here on out.""Are you trying to breach our fucking contract?!" the man yelled, stepping forward.Cassius’s face instantly twisted into rage. In a flash his fingers clamping around the man’s throat right through the thick fabric of the hood.He squeezed hard and forcing the man to back a step."Next time you decide to speak to me, you will keep your fucking voice down.." Cassius hissed, his face inches from the choking man. "Do you understand me, you filth?"The man clawed at Cassius’s thick wrist, his legs trembling as he choked for air. With a disgusted scoff, Cassius shoved him backward and let go.The hood

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