It's Not All Downhill From Here: A Novel Novels & Stories

I walked through the ballroom with my head held high, arm brushed against the man who had built the empire Damien only inherited. Let them talk. Let them guess. This was only the beginning. As I left the estate later that night, the cool air bit at my skin. But I didn’t shiver. Not anymore. I wasn’t the broken girl crying in a dark apartment. I was the woman they underestimated. And that was going to be their biggest mistake.

It gives me the feeling of being protected by him but it does nothing to calm my mind. It takes a lot of guts for anyone to pull off what I’m about to do, but there is a surprise, I have no guts. I’m a shivering mess by the time we make it inside the company building. My heels click on the tiles, the sound echoing off to the distance and creating a hollow in my state of mind. Let’s not even talk about the discomfort from the shoe. I’m not sure how Cassie managed to wear heels all the time, she deserves an award for it. Or not, because if she didn’t wear heels wherever she went then I won’t be going through this punishment.

You deserve this you pervert stupid! But unfortunately, he was strong and instantly he shoved me, causing make myself fall on the ground. “What’s wrong with you?!” @DEATH WISH Thank you for supporting my Novel! You may also read my complete Novel, (hmmm... while waiting for an update) Title: TAMING THE DANGEROUS CEO THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIRE FATED TO MARRY THE DEVIL Thank you so much! Want to hear your review! THANKS A LOT!

Sherra's Pov The taxi that I am riding in was still far from my house but I could already see Jared's car parked in front of my house. He is standing outside his car and cuddling a woman. I'm not going to guess who is the woman with him because I'm sure that woman is none other than my shameless and pretentious ex-best friend. Cuddling each other in front of my eyes without worrying that someone might see them and it will reach my knowledge. They are both shameless! The two immediately separate when they noticed that a taxi is coming. The taxi where I was in.

Italvia. The second Ian heard it, a jolt of relief slammed through him. He moved fast toward the door—then froze. Not yet. He couldn't go. Not now. "There's still seats to Italvia. Want us to book the next flight?" He hesitated. "No. I've got things to finish first." The line went dead. Ian stood in the courtyard, alone. Overnight, fall had vanished. Winter hit like a slap. His clothes were too thin.

Every wheeze, every labored breath haunts me. I work two jobs. Night shifts. Double shifts. I have pawned everything worth selling. All so I can afford a specialized surgery at a private facility. I can not lose her. I won’t. Even if I have to lie, steal, or beg, I will get Jane the help she needs. I just pray that one day, the truth will not take them away from me. Delilah Tomson’s Point of View They say you should be careful what you wish for. I used to dream of living in a mansion, married to a powerful man, dressed in designer clothes, and sipping champagne on balconies overlooking the city skyline. I got all of it… but it came at a price I never expected.

They urge me to give him a fighting chance and even though everything I heard is what I want to hear, I promise myself not to be naïve and fall completely out of control and head over heels. I will make him prove himself to me and not offer myself up to him on shackled by desire. I'm bothered by the fact that instead of confessing everything to me, he bargained with my friends like I'm a piece of land. After devouring the pizza and the bottle of wine, we crawl into bed. Lara is passed out on the couch and Mel crawls in next to me, snoring almost immediately. Normally her snoring keeps me up but after tonight, the treadmill, the pizza, the wine and the events, I pass out.

I only had a year to find my answers, no distractions was a good way to start. "Venus, honey, are you ready?" My mom called me from the kitchen, as I opened my bedroom door. "Yes, mom be right there." I called back. Walking towards the kitchen, I was singing Famous Last Words out loud. "I am not afraid to keep on living, I am not afraid to walk this world alone, honey if you stay I'll be forgiven, Nothing you can say can stop me going home. Can you see my eyes are shining bright? Cause I'm out here on the other side of a jet black hotel mirror and I'm so weak..."

The child did not make it, but I did not expect that this was the result she wanted. I was calm as I looked out to the mountains. The three men who came back from the search were all relatives of Gillian's family. There was a look of sympathy on everyone's face. I sneered secretly, 'They are such good actors.' "Hello? 9-1-1. My husband and mother-in-law fell off a cliff, and we couldn't find them." "Cheryl, what are you doing!" Gillian rushed over to stop me, but I had already hung up.

Jane deliberately emphasized my identity as an orphan and a sly look flashed through her eyes. Then a panicky voice suddenly rang out. "Watch out!" I looked up and saw the chandelier above me was swaying dangerously. The next second, it came crashing down! In that instant, Andy grabbed Jane's wrist and pulled the panicked she-wolf tightly behind him. As for me? I had no time to dodge as it struck me hard in the forehead. Dizziness overwhelmed me as I fell to the floor, blood quickly trickled down from my forehead. I touched the blood and looked toward Andy, but he was only worried about whether Jane was hurt the whole time.