The Magnolia Palace: A Novel Novels & Stories

If her legs would carry her that far. She stood slowly, her muscles protesting. Everything hurt. Her feet. Her back. Her heart. She folded her mother's letter with careful hands and started walking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The building was older than the gleaming glass towers surrounding it, all brick and stone, the kind of architecture that had been there for a century and would be there for another. Solid. Permanent. The kind of place that kept secrets in its bones. The lobby was empty except for a single security guard who barely looked up from his phone as she signed in with shaking hands.

“As much as I would like you around, the second season of Laundry Heist wouldn’t watch itself, so off you go” “I’ll text you whatever the outcome is” “Sure, just try not to bathe him with your wine before he starts talking” Camila joked then opened the door. “That will happen if he deserves it” Joan pointed. “Text me when it happens, I want full deets” Camila winked then waved Joan one final by before shutting her door. “Finally, some time to myself” … The taxi stopped in front of ‘De’Luor L’Amour’ restaurant after about twenty minutes of driving, she wasn’t too familiar with this environment mainly because she never bothered about going on outings or hanging out with some elite friends she

I tilt my head to the side as I wonder what that belonged to. Magnolia is the first to come into the room and she says, “That’s a story for another day. Phoenix wouldn’t have told you to come in here, but he thought the matter was urgent and private and this room is fully sound proofed.” Phillip walks in behind her and looks around and says, “I don’t know how the rest of you can stand to be in here after what happened.” Magnolia shrugs her shoulders like it didn’t matter, but I notice the vacancy in her eyes. Something is obviously haunting her.

Magnolia began, as she walked around the pool, the pot still in her hand. Cassandra partly zoned her out, as she felt Caleb’s hand capture her jaw. Her eyes glazed over in desire, as she held his bicep. “He accepts her with your kiss of life…” she heard Magnolia say. Caleb leaned down and pressed his lips against hers deeply…and that was the last thing Cassandra heard from Magnolia. ****

Charlotte Hayes’ POV That night was scorching. I awoke the next morning to the sound of people mumbling outside the room. I discovered myself naked on a soft, white queen-sized bed. "Is this his room? " I asked, rubbing my swollen eyes from crying the night before. His room is minimalist, but it exudes a luxurious vibe; one that only the wealthy have. A massive chandelier illuminated the entire room. The floor was smooth marble, and the walls were covered in professional paintings. Not to mention that there were clothes all over the magnificent floor as a result of what happened the day before. "His house is quite large... like a mansion." I got up, covering my body with the sheets, and bega

The ceremony function was over. And it was indeed amazing for them but tiring. It exhausted them, especially Hazel. The whole palace was decorated in such a luxurious way as if a king was about to depart from it to bring his queen. The whole palace was decorated like a bride. The entire palace was covered from top to bottom with garlands of flowers and bulbs. The sweet fragrance of flowers enveloped the entire area as if it was actually in a garden. And the whole place was lit up with light as if it was actually falling from above. In the shadow of the stars, under the glare of the moonlight, they were admired by everybody like a match made in heaven.

Edwards' Black badge Cullinan series Rolls Royce Drove through the streets of London, taking the latest couples to their new home. Looking out the window, Vanessa felt relieved not because of the view, but because she was out of those Palace walls. Sitting in silence has now become a norm between these two, only that this time it was thick with unspoken thoughts. They removed at the giant but beautiful gates of Edward mansion, Vanessa was left in shock, because the sheer grandeur of the place was overwhelming, bigger than her father's palace.

He asked, His eyes, gleaming, I knew it's something confidential or he doesn't want to hurt Magnolia, Maynard can't break up with her juts like that. Anyways, I didn't need to know. " No, I don't want to know" •~• MAGNOLIA POV I woke up the next morning feeling light headed, My mouth bitter, I was feeling nauseous. Getting down the bed, I rushed to the bathroom to take my bath. After taking my bath, I wore one of the new shirts I found inside the wardrobe with a matching skirt, Hanging my cross bag across my chest, I walked out of the house for my place of work.

Blackwood — made something warm and dangerous stir inside her. He offered his arm, and she took it. His touch was cool, steady, yet every nerve in her body lit up. --- The Blackwood Charity Gala was held in one of Manhattan’s grandest hotels — gold pillars, crystal chandeliers, the air thick with perfume and privilege. Every camera turned as they entered, every whisper followed them like shadows. “Is that the new Mrs. Blackwood?” “She’s stunning.” “She looks… ordinary for him, doesn’t she?” Ava heard it all but kept her chin high. Ethan’s hand rested lightly on the small of her back — a silent reminder that she wasn’t alone, even if this world wasn’t hers.

I manage to get the strings undone and I slip out of the dress, throwing it to the corner of the room where I hope to never revisit. I wipe my tears away and see my mascara on my fingers. I sigh and take a proper look around the room. Anthony was right, the room really was bare. It did have a very pretty vanity, complete with a swivel stool and a mirror. The bed looks to be a queen size with a white bed set and I hate to admit it but it looks very comfortable. I approach the vanity and look through the drawers, finding some make up and make up remover in one of the drawers.