Todos os capítulos de TIT FOR TAT: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 13

Chapter 11SerenaI had barely stepped through the hidden doorway when I realized that Alex's secret wasn't limited to one wall.The passage opened into another living space, and for several seconds, I simply stood there, unable to move.The villa on the other side was breathtaking.If the first villa had been luxurious, this place was something else entirely. It felt less like a private room and more like an entire world hidden beneath the surface of the resort. The walls were decorated with elegant dark wood and subtle gold accents, while warm lights glowed from recessed panels in the ceiling. A massive glass window stretched across one side of the room, revealing a private view of the ocean that somehow looked even more beautiful from here.There was a sunken lounge in the middle of the room, surrounded by soft cream-colored sofas. A bar stood against the opposite wall, fully stocked with bottles I couldn't even pronounce, and beside it was a dining area that looked as though it b

Chapter 13I studied him.“Then why are you looking at me like that?”He didn't answer immediately.His eyes moved over my face, and for the first time, I saw something in them that had nothing to do with revenge.“I don't know,” he finally admitted.My heart gave an uncomfortable little twist.Neither of us spoke for a while.Then I smiled, trying to lighten the moment, “Well, if we're going to continue this game, we need rules.”Alex raised an eyebrow.“Rules?”“Yes.”“What kind?”I counted them on my fingers.“First, we don't fall in love.”His expression became unreadable.“Agreed.”“Second, Adrian and Vanessa can never know what we're actually planning until we're ready.”“Agreed.”“Third, we don't allow them to control us.”Alex nodded.“And fourth?”I hesitated.Then I looked directly into his eyes.“We don't regret anything.”He smiled.“That one I can agree with.”Then he said, “Enough of the rules, let’s get to business.”Something flashed in Alex's eyes—irritation mixed wit