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Chapter 42: Caden's Plight
Caden arrived at the house just past seven in the evening, the sky already dimming over the neighborhood at the end of a long day. His car came to a stop in front of the gate, engine humming softly before he switched it off.His hands stayed on the steering wheel, his jaw tight, his thoughts still lingering on everything that had gone wrong over the past few days. Work had been tense and Melody had been distant. His grip tightened briefly before he exhaled and pushed the thought away. He stepped out of the car, straightened his jacket, and walked toward the house.The front door was unlocked. He pushed it open and stepped inside.The living room lights were on and the scent of food lingered faintly in the air. Melody’s mother, Sara, sat on the couch, flipping through a magazine, while her father, Jay, sat nearby with his reading glasses perched low on his nose, focused on a document in his hands.Neither of them greeted him.Caden paused just inside the doorway, eyes moving from o
Chapter 41: Board Game
Karl stood by the glass wall of his loft, hands in his pocket. Morning had come and gone, yet he had not moved from that spot for longer than he cared to admit. His reflection stared back at him faintly against the glass, expression unreadable.The memory of the night before still lingered. Anna’s face, the uncertainty in her eyes, the way she had looked at him like he was nothing more than a stranger she had made a reckless decision with. That part had been expected and yet it did not sit as easily as he had assumed it would.And then there was his offer. Karl exhaled slowly, his fingers pressing lightly against the surface of the glass. It had been an impulsive offer. On what grounds was he even making that offer? Hell, he shouldn’t be dragging her into this, fooling her and playing hero at the same time. His jaw tightened slightly, that was unlike him and he knew exactly what that meant even though he didn't want to put a name on it..A slow knock came on his door and he turned
Chapter 40: Falling Deep
Melody leaned back into the cushioned chair as the attendant finished her manicure, her gaze drifting lazily across the polished interior.She was at the spa, anything to get away from Caden and his intrusive questions. He was starting to irritate her if she was being honest. Her phone lay face down beside her . For once, she did not want to think about anyone but herself like she's always done. The attendant’s soft voice pulled her back. “You’re all set, ma’am.”Melody gave a small nod, glancing down at her nails before offering a dismissive look. “Better than the last time.”She rose from her seat, smoothing down her outfit as she moved toward the relaxation lounge. The large windows allowed sunlight to spill into the room. A few other guests sat quietly with drinks in hand, absorbed in their own thoughts.Melody reached for a glass of infused water and took a slow sip, letting the coolness calm her.A message notification lit up her screen from Zach. Her thumb hovered over it f
Chapter 39: The Offer
Anna did not answer him immediately.“Be my fiancée.”Anna stared at him, her mind struggling to make sense of the current situation. Had she imagined it? Him? A man who is clearly in the same league with a family as big as Gordon, asked her to be his fiancee? “You can’t be serious,” she said finally.Karl did not move. “I am.”Anna let out a quiet breath, turning away from him as she ran a hand through her hair. The room suddenly felt too small. “This is insane,” she muttered. “You? With me?” Karl watched her , eyes following her every movement like iris was the most interesting thing in the world. “Why not uou?” He asked, “Drom what ive gathered, youre a pretty decent lady..” Anna turned back to face him, disbelief written clearly across her face.“You don’t even know me,” she said.“I know enough.”Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out. For a moment she simply stared at him, searching for some sign that this was a joke, that there was something she had misunderstood.
Chapter 38: The Offer
Sunlight crept across the wide bedroom floor and over the large bed where Anna laid under the duvet. She stirred, eyes fluttering open slowly to the bedside drawer next to her. It felt unfamiliar. Usually, she was used to waking up to the distant traffic outside her apartment, the neighbor’s television blasting through the walls, the sound of the fan above her bed but instead, all she could hear was silence. Her brows drew together as her eyes slowly opened. For a moment she did not move. Her mind felt foggy and a slight migraine crawled it way too her head and her eyes. Where is she? This is definitely not her house. What happened then? How did she get here? Anna shifted and her bare skin brushed against the fabric.She had no clothes on.Her heart lurched violently in her chest as she yanked the duvet up to see she was naked. ‘What the hell?’ She panicked. Why is she naked in some random room? She pulled the duvet closer around herself, sitting up abruptly as her eyes scanned
Chapter 37: The Girl Called Anna
Karl pushed open the door to the hotel room as quietly as he could. The last thing he wanted was for him to wake her up. The door swung open and he stepped inside quietly, his eyes adjusting to the dim light filtering through the curtains. His eyes searched the small sitting area, he could have dropped it on the couch or even on the bed. He searched the room but there was no sign of his phone. Karl ran his fingers through his hair, where the hell is it? He walked deeper into the room and stopped to see Anna, sitting on the edge of the bed, her hair tousled from sleep, her cheeks flushed clearly from the shots she had earlier. Her eyes met his, searching his face for something he couldn't really put a finger on. “Hey.” He said quietly. “Just came for my phone. Didn't mean to wake you.” Anna said nothing but she took a step closer to him, eyes fixed on his face with something he couldn't quite pin point. “Anna?” “This has to be a dream.” She mumbled, he could barely make out t
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