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Chapter 44: Red Dot
The private lounge sat at the top level of the building, away from the noise of the main floors below. Melody paused briefly at the entrance, Zach and sent her a text the night before, asking if he could meet her here. The air carried the scent of expensive cologne and clean water, and the hum of the filtration system from the indoor pool filled the silence. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels framed the pool area.Her heels clicked softly against the polished floor as she walked further in.She had chosen her outfit with intention. She and Zach have made it this far, it's only fair they take things a bit further. Her hair fell over her shoulders, and the light gloss on her lips caught just enough light to stand out without being obvious. Her dress was ridiculously short that danced in the air as she walked. Her eyes finally caught Zach in the pool.He leaned back against the edge, one arm resting along the tiled surface, his other hand dragging lazily through the water as if he had b
Chapter 43: The Caroline Problem
Anna sat alone on one of the chairs outside the operating room.Her hands were clasped tightly together in her lap, her fingers interlocked tightly. She hadn’t realized she was doing it until a dull ache settled into her knuckles, but even then, she didn’t loosen her grip.The red light above the operating room door remained on.Her eyes kept drifting back to it, as though staring long enough would somehow make it turn off sooner.The past few hours had been a blur and not a single person had sent a smile or a reassuring look her way. Jules hadn’t said much before they took him in. He had tried to smile for her, the same way he always did when he knew she was worried. It hadn’t reached his eyes. He was supposed to get his heart transplant today and for some reason, despite the doctors constant reassurances, Anna felt anxious. She shifted in her seat, her shoulders tense, her gaze dropping to the floor for a moment before lifting again almost immediately.Footsteps approached from t
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.
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