Chapter: Chapter 245Jayden could not wait to take his bride. Immediately after the wedding was over, they went on their honeymoon.The force of his words left her speechless for a second. "You want to punish me?" She whispered."Of course. For making me wait so long." He replied. And with one sweep of his arm, he lifted her in the air and placed her to sit on the table.She was staring openly at Jayden's mouth now, utterly mesmerized, and he was looking down at her, his gaze hooded, his eyes darkening. He was breathing harder than usual. They were both in the mood, and there was no going back.He picked her up, and placed her gently on the bed, settling in between her thighs.Suddenly he pushed forward, pressing himself against her, while he supported his weight with his elbow.Before she knew it, he had both of her hands in one of his in a strong grip above her head. She gasped at the sudden movement.He leaned forward and took her lips. She moaned into his mouth, giving his tongue an opening. He took
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Chapter: Chapter 244Jayden had only passed out, due to the amount of blood he lost. Alex had called the ambulance, and they took all of them to the hospital.Carina kept panicking, but Sonia and her sister tried to comfort her, but she was not having it.Andrea flew from South Africa, abandoning her projects. She could not make it to the wedding, but after she heard that Jayden had passed out, and was in a critical condition, she left everything and rushed down.They all thought it was Jayden who got shot, and though they tried to act fine, they were praying in their hearts that he should be fine.Nanny Perla and Mr. Thomas came to the hospital, as well, after receiving a call from Carina. They were asked to stand outside, while Jayden and Fernando were taken inside for treatment. Carina's face was covered in tears, some strands of her hair stuck to her face, and it looked disheveled.She didn't mind, all she wanted now was for Jayden to be alright. The doctors assured them that he would be fine, but sh
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Chapter: Chapter 243"You know, I'm supposed to be the heir to all your properties. After all, I am the eldest."He walked around in circles, making weird sounds. His hair was looking unkempt, giving him the exact look of a mentally unstable person."Jayden is my legal son, and by right, he owns my properties. I already gave you what you asked for, whatever Jayden has belongs to him," Fernando asserted, his voice falling flat, his aura, intimidating."I worked with you in that company, so that I can take over and manage the company once you retire. This brat did nothing other than go on an unsuccessful adventure of finding true love. After his failed attempt, you handed over the company to him. Just like that!" Nathan yelled, jealous of Jayden.He had only worked in the company to gain his father's favor, only for the company to be given to Jayden, who initially didn't want the company."You," he said to Jayden, "you took everything away from me. Everything I worked hard to get; the company, his favor," h
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Chapter: Chapter 242Rage burned down Jayden's heart, as he saw the ripped part of the dress, which revealed her thighs."You will do no such thing!" Jayden roared, instructing Alex to track the location.He looked at Fiona, this time, without anger. "I will save Carina. Don't worry, just stay here with your mother, and everything will be fine."He put on a pair of pants, and a shirt, folding the sleeves of the shirt. All that was on his mind now was to save Carina from his hands.There was only concern on his face, he could not imagine what she went through as a rape victim. If Charles was still alive, he would have surely made him pay for the crime he committed.Alex got the location and trailed behind Jayden, whose long legs strode towards the door.Nanny Perla and Mr. Thomas wished him luck. Sonia was there too, but she was not allowed to tag along."We will come back, okay?" Alex hugged her and followed Jayden. He turned on the engine and drove out at a high speed. It was past 7 pm, and there were n
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Chapter: Chapter 241There was a flash of surprise on his face. How could he be his brother? Someone who once worked for him? Someone who cheated the company?It was ridiculous, and if he were ever in any position to make a guess, he would never mention Nathan's name.How could a psycho be his brother? That was absurd! Jayden looked at his father, pain and hatred were visible in his eyes."That explains it, then. You should have thrown me out into the streets, and taken in Nathan, rather than treat me like I was the cause of your own problems! I can't even stand you, you don't deserve to be my father," Jayden thundered, his voice deepening in anger."Jayden, I—""You, Carina…all of you! There is nothing that differentiates you all. You are the same; liars! Here I thought you were really sorry for everything, never knew you were this selfish. The only true family I have is Uncle Lukas, Nanny Perla, and Mr. Thomas. You," he said, jabbing a finger at his father, "are not my father."He didn't wait for any r
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Chapter: Chapter 240The audience gasped in shock. Just a while ago, he was the happiest groom, who could not wait to see his bride, and now, he was calling off the wedding.He didn't pay attention to the murmurings coming from the people. He stepped down, slowly walking towards Carina.Each step he took closer to her made her feel like she was meeting her doom. She glanced at the envelope in his hand, it looked like the same envelope she saw yesterday when she met Nathan."Jay, please, I can explain," she muttered, trying hard to calm him down, but the rage in his eyes didn't seem to become tender.Rather, it seemed like her plea made him more furious. Just a couple of steps away from her, he stopped. His eyes never left her, as though she was going to disappear if he even blinked an eye."You suddenly want to explain now, hm?" He started, "Explain what, exactly? That you are not a virgin? That you lied to me? Or, that you had an ugly past which you hid from me in the guise of being a good woman!" He hu
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Chapter: Yours, Forever. Harrison stood outside the hospital. The air was filled with the scent of freedom and relief, at last.It had been some depressing and stressful months. But tonight was different. Tonight, he felt lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.The glass doors of the hospital slid open, and Harrison walked out, his tall frame silhouetted against the bright lights of the lobby. Harrison took a deep breath and stepped forward to Ivan. For a moment, neither of them spoke, the silence was eerie. Then, Harrison broke it."Ivan," he began, his voice steady, "I know I hurt Quinn. I know I messed up in ways I can't even begin to describe. But... I’m truly sorry."Ivan’s gaze was hard as he studied Harrison, his eyes searching for sincerity. Then, with a slow, deliberate nod, he replied, "I believe you, Harrison. And I can see how much you love my sister. Just... don’t make me regret this."Relief flooded through Harrison, and without thinking, he extended his hand. After a b
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Chapter: Death. The night air was thick with tension. Harrison stood firm, his gaze locked with Jacob’s as they faced off under the dim glow of the moonlight. Jacob’s eyes gleamed with a dangerous glint, a crazed smile twitching at the corners of his lips.“So, you want one of us to die, huh?” Harrison’s voice was steady, though his heart raced wildly in his chest. “You think that’s the only way this ends?”Jacob nodded slowly, his smile widening. “Oh, I know it is. One must die for the other to live, Harrison. No way out of that. And you, Harrison, will die.”Quinn stood behind Harrison, her entire body shaking as she watched the two men. The man she loved and the man who had traumatized her in the past.Tears streamed down her cheeks as fear coiled in her stomach like a venomous snake.“Please, stop this,” she begged, her voice breaking. “Both of you, just—”Jacob laughed, a hollow, chilling sound that cut through her plea like a blade. “No more running, no more hiding. Let’s settle this once and
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Chapter: Back Door And Race. The aftermath of the explosion left a thick cloud of smoke and dust settling in the air just outside the house. Harrison grabbed Quinn's hand, pulling her close as they stumbled backwards, away from the shattered window. He looked at Quinn, panic etched into his face as the sound of the phone ringing pierced through the chaos. It was Jacob again.Quinn’s eyes widened with fear as she realized how serious Jacob was. Her body trembled, and she screamed, covering her ears, trying to block out the shackles collapsing around her. Harrison watched her, his heart aching at her terror. He pulled her close, whispering reassurances, but his own fear was evident.Jacob’s voice on the other end was disturbingly calm, a contrast to the chaos he had just unleashed. “I’m warning you. Involve the police, and you’ll face more than just an explosion.”Harrison’s jaw tightened as he gripped the phone. “What do you want, Jacob?” he demanded.“I only want Quinn,” Jacob replied coolly. “And I’m giving y
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Chapter: Truth And Explosion. Harrison’s voice was calm, yet filled with remorse as he recounted the painful memories that had tormented him for years. He hesitated before speaking again, his gaze fixed on the floor, avoiding Quinn’s eyes.“I’ve been carrying this guilt for a long time,” he began quietly, “ever since Stella… I wasn’t ready to be a father. I didn’t know how to deal with the situation or how to support her the way she deserved. I was reckless, neglectful even, and I regret every moment of it.”Quinn remained silent, her expression unreadable. Despite her efforts to maintain her composure, her heart tightened with sympathy and confusion.Harrison took a deep breath, exhaling slowly as if releasing a burden that had been suffocating him. “I remember that day like it was yesterday,” he continued, his voice trembling slightly. “Stella and I had an argument that morning. It wasn’t anything serious, just about trivial things and then she left the house. I didn’t think much of it. I saw her hurry up, head
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Chapter: Tell Me. The drive to Quinn’s secluded apartment was silent. Ivan’s eyes stayed locked on the road, his knuckles white against the steering wheel. Beside him, Eva cradled baby Eric, her gaze drifting between the passing scenery and her husband’s hardened profile. Harrison, unbeknownst to Ivan, had followed secretly from a distance. He trailed their car cautiously, never letting it out of his sight.Quinn’s apartment was a small cottage, nestled in a deserted outskirt of the city. It was the perfect hideaway, but the isolation only made her feel more hurt. It had been almost a week since she had spoken to anyone other than her doctor and Ivan.See was not ready to see anyone, especially not her brother, but she knew they would come sooner or later.When she saw Ivan’s car pull up outside, she took a deep breath, bracing herself for what was sure to be an emotional encounter.“Quinn,” Eva greeted softly as she stepped inside, carrying baby Eric in her arms. She smiled gently, trying to mask h
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Chapter: Only Hope. Harrison paced back and forth in his apartment, his phone gripped tightly in his hand. He had tried calling Quinn multiple times, only to be met with silence. Each unanswered call, each unread message fueled his frustration. He couldn’t get through to Ivan either. Everyone seemed to have locked him out. The only person he could think of now, the only one who might listen was Eva.His finger moved over her number. He knew calling her was risky. She was, after all, Ivan’s wife. But he was desperate. He needed someone to hear him out before everything goes out of control.Taking a deep breath, he pressed the call button. The phone rang twice before he heard her soft voice on the other end.“Harrison?” Eva sounded surprised. “Is everything okay?”“Eva, please—I need to see you,” he blurted out, his voice laced with desperation. “Just for a few minutes. It’s important.”She hesitated, her silence making him worried. “I don’t know, Harrison. Ivan wouldn’t like it if he found out we met.”
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Chapter: The Sleepover.April’s POVThe knock on my door came like a loud, incessant drumroll. It didn't stop until I answered.I kind of already knew who it was even before I opened the door.Sure enough, Wren was standing there, grinning like a kid on Christmas morning, a tote bag so oversized it could have doubled as checked luggage slung over her shoulder. It looked heavy enough to hold a body, but she wasn’t even pretending to struggle.“Delivery service for Miss April,” she announced. “Contents: salvation.”I stepped aside, laughing as she lugged the bag inside. “What did you do, rob a convenience store?”Because it sure looked like it.“Not rob.” She dropped it with a dramatic thud on my living room floor and crouched to unzip it. “Strategically acquired provisions for survival.”Out of it spilled a mountain of snacks. Included and not limited to chips, chocolate bars, two family-sized tubs of popcorn, sour candy ropes, instant ramen packs, and… was that a bottle of wine?I raised an eyebrow. “Classy
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Chapter: Game On. Sinclair's POVThe chandeliers threw gold across the marble floors as laughter and crystal clinks danced with the live strings in the background.It was supposed to be some sort of celebration. The kind of event that put my face and Veronica's smile on the cover of every magazine by morning.Couldn't bring myself to feel anything other than the weight of a hundred eyes and the stale perfume of hypocrisy.Veronica’s fingers laced with mine, picture-perfect. The cameras loved her. Her gown shimmered like liquid metal under the lights, her smile sharp enough to slice glass. She leaned in just close enough to murmur for me alone“Smile like you mean it, darling.”Smile. Right.I curved my lips. The predator’s version of a smile. But if was just enough to silence her nudge.We were supposed to be the perfect power couple. She knew it. I knew it. The board loved it. And anyone gullible enough to believe the charade thought we were some fairytale.Fairytales were lies, though. I lived on tru
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Chapter: Wait To Find Out.April's POVI'd just finished up with the design briefs for the meeting later when my phone buzzed.Unknown Number: You're not giving me a reply, April. I'm not a very patient man you see. Make your choice.My thumb hovered over the screen. I could feel my heart start racing. I still couldn't bring myself to decide. I was torn. I had good reasons to betray the company's trust. But I also had solid reasons to say no and just stay loyal. The question now was which had a stronger hold over me.I shoved the phone into my desk drawer like that could bury it along with the unease crawling under my skin. It's been weeks now. Weeks since I first got a message from this unknown texter. I don't even know how I've managed to pull through without deciding to just say yes and become....a mole.Tch. Why did things have to be so complicated.And the fact that I feel like I'm always being watched wasn't helping. At. All.But as usual, I just told myself I was overthinking it and focused on the glass
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Chapter: Two Birds With One Stone.Sinclair’s POVIt was another working day — I don't know who brought the no break rule for CEOs but it's killing me — and the first thing I saw when I walked into my office wasn’t Quinn.It was a vase of white lilies sitting dead center on my desk.White lilies. Typical funeral flowers.The kind of thing you sent when you wanted to say I’m thinking about you without saying I’m going to bury you. Soon.The stems were wet, freshly cut. I didn't see a note. No card either.Just the sweet, cloying and invasive scent that was already clinging to the air like it was trying to choke the oxygen out of the room.Quinn, as if on cue, appeared in the doorway holding on to a clipboard like he wasn't sure whether to pass it to me or just turn around and leave. Especially with the look on my face."Just for the record, they weren't logged,"he said as if that information would make the situation any less appealing. "There was no delivery record or front desk signature. The security footage caught Ca
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Chapter: Mine On Paper.Sinclair’s POVThe conference room’s glass walls reflected nothing but sharp suits and sharper smiles. Hale Corp’s directors sat in their neat little row, papers spread in front of them, pens poised like they were ready to carve into flesh instead of budgets.The contract from Zurich sat at the center of the table in neat print, acting as an unspoken trophy.I leaned back in my chair, letting them have their turn to bask in it. They needed this as proof that giving me the CEO’s seat hadn’t been a mistake.“Projected revenue for the next fiscal year is up forty-three percent,” the CFO droned, flicking through slides on the screen. “That figure accounts for operational overhead and the integration costs of the LM Group account.”There were the obligatory murmurs of approval. The ones who hadn’t backed me in the beginning kept their eyes down; the ones who had were already calculating how to ride this win for their own gain.“That’s impressive work, Sinclair,” one of the older directors
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Chapter: The Wrong Kind Of Offer.April’s POVBy the time I closed my condo door behind me, I felt like every bone in my body was sighing in relief.Finally in my comfort zone. No meetings, no cameras or hovering executives. No judgemental glances cause they found it hard to believe that the contract was secured because I helped big deal.As for Zurich, that felt like a whole nother lifetime. And thankfully, Jesus loves me, things didn't exactly get awkward after the kiss like I thought it would. Back in the jet, I just made sure to keep myself extremely occupied just to avoid even the smallest conversation. He seemed to play along because he got busy as well. If he was pretending that the kiss never happened, well.... I guess I could live with that.I kicked my heels off near the entryway, peeled my blazer off, and headed straight for the bathroom. My reflection in the mirror looked like someone who had been balancing on adrenaline for days. My hair limp from travel, skin pale from stale cabin air.Sigh. It feels so
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