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The Brewing Storm
Author: Storian writer
last update2025-09-02 21:35:46

Michelle’s fists clenched tight, the veins along his knuckles bulging as he stormed out of the cafe. The slam of the door echoed down the street like a gunshot, drawing startled glances from passersby. He hardly noticed. His chest rose and fell with sharp, ragged breaths as the weight of fury pressed against his ribs.

“How could she… That damned fool just shattered everything!” he muttered under his breath, his voice jagged with disbelief.

He shoved a hand through his hair, his usually sleek composure fraying at the edges. Chloe’s refusal wasn’t just a minor setback, it was a dangerous crack in the wall he had built so carefully. She knew too much. She had leverage and leverage in the wrong hands could turn into ruin.

Still, beneath the rush of anger, something colder anchored him. Michelle Dwelt was no stranger to betrayal or defiance. He had built an empire on outmaneuvering obstacles and silencing threats. Chloe would not be the exception. She thought she could walk away? She thou
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  • Framed

    The phone felt heavier in Malik’s hand the longer he stared at the screen. The edited video played again, turning the truth into a global lie. His eyes, filled with disbelief, blazed as he saw his reflection in the glass. His hands trembled, not from fear but from a fury that threatened to break through his calm state.Across the room, Sarah’s glare was sharp, her tears glinting under the soft light. Her voice cracked as she spoke, but the anger in it stung more than the tears ever could.“How could you do this to me, Malik? How could you embarrass me like this?”Malik lifted his gaze from the phone, meeting her eyes with desperation.“It’s not what it looks like because I didn’t steal anything. That woman set me up,” he said firmly, though his tone softened at the edges. Before Sarah could respond, Janet let out a scornful laugh, striding closer with folded arms.“Oh, please. Don’t insult our intelligence.” Her smirk widened cruelly. “Everyone saw the video. You think we’re dummies?

  • The setup

    Malik stepped out of Skyverse that evening into the cool night air, the sharp chill from the air bliss was a clear change from the stormy scene inside the restaurant. With his hands loosely in his pockets, he walked while Sarah’s words echoed again and again in his mind.“When you have the money, then you can take me out.”He exhaled slowly, shaking his head. For all the patience he carried and all the quiet strength he had shown, Sarah’s words cut deeper than Michelle’s arrogance ever could.He slipped his hand into his pocket, pulled out his phone and quickly dialed a number. When the call connected, his voice was calm and quiet. “Prepare the documents. I want them ready before morning.”The voice on the other end gave a quick acknowledgement before the call ended. Malik lowered the phone and slid it back into his pocket. Just as he turned the corner, lost in thought, he collided gently with a woman walking briskly in the opposite direction.“Oh, I’m sorry,” Malik said quickly, ste

  • The Silver Card

    The dining room was frozen in disbelief. Sarah’s lips parted, her breath caught somewhere between her chest and throat, while Michelle’s smug expression cracked into one of raw confusion. The way the manager bowed to Malik—calling him Mr. Hampton — had shattered every assumption she had about her husband.Michelle was the first to recover, though his face twitched with restrained further. “This… this is some kind of joke,” he spat, his voice shaking but sharp. “You’re bowing to him?” He pointed at Malik like he was pointing at an impostor caught sneaking into royalty’s table. “Do you even know who this man is? He’s nothing. Nothing!”The manager straightened, confused, glancing at Malik as though waiting for a signal. Malik, calm as ever, lifted a hand subtly, trying to communicate something unspoken. But the manager’s brows only knitted together, unsure of what Malik meant.Malik sighed inwardly. If subtlety failed, then he had to take control. He stepped forward, his voice measured

  • The Standoff

    The room felt smaller when Malik entered. Though simply dressed, his presence had a quiet intensity that unsettled Michelle. Sarah, caught between the two men, felt her chest tighten as if the air itself had thickened.Malik paid no attention to Michelle’s sneering tone. His eyes, steady and unreadable, turned only to Sarah.“I came to eat,” he said politely, his voice calm yet tinged with an emotion she couldn’t quite place. “But it’s a good thing I found you here. I was pained that you wouldn’t join me, but now…… Now I’m glad I found you.” His lips curved faintly, almost tenderly. Sarah felt warmth creep up her cheeks with a blush. She hated that it betrayed her in front of Michelle. Quickly, she straightened her back, trying to appear composed. She wasn’t sure how to respond, his sincerity catching her completely off guard. Why is he saying this here, in front of him? And in the thousands of high classes watching.Michelle, noticing the flicker of red on her face, chuckled mocking

  • Dinner Together

    Michelle’s grip loosened the moment Sarah’s voice cut through the tension. He released Chloe abruptly, stepping back with practiced ease. His hand smoothed down the front of his suit as if straightening invisible wrinkles. By the time he turned toward Sarah, his face wore a polished mask of calm, charming and untouchable.“Oh, this? Chloe’s been practicing for an acting role. She needed someone to help with the rehearsal, and since no man around here wanted to help, I stepped in.” Michelle said lightly, even allowing himself a soft laugh. His voice was smooth, so convincing that it could have been the truth.Sarah’s brow furrowed, her gaze flicking from Michelle to Chloe with doubt flickering in her eyes. “Acting…?”Chloe’s throat still ached where his hand had pressed, but she forced a stiff smile, nodding. “Yes, thank you, Michelle. That was… helpful.” Her words were wooden, but she prayed Sarah would accept them at face value.Sarah exhaled, pressing a hand to her chest. “You two s

  • The Brewing Storm

    Michelle’s fists clenched tight, the veins along his knuckles bulging as he stormed out of the cafe. The slam of the door echoed down the street like a gunshot, drawing startled glances from passersby. He hardly noticed. His chest rose and fell with sharp, ragged breaths as the weight of fury pressed against his ribs.“How could she… That damned fool just shattered everything!” he muttered under his breath, his voice jagged with disbelief. He shoved a hand through his hair, his usually sleek composure fraying at the edges. Chloe’s refusal wasn’t just a minor setback, it was a dangerous crack in the wall he had built so carefully. She knew too much. She had leverage and leverage in the wrong hands could turn into ruin.Still, beneath the rush of anger, something colder anchored him. Michelle Dwelt was no stranger to betrayal or defiance. He had built an empire on outmaneuvering obstacles and silencing threats. Chloe would not be the exception. She thought she could walk away? She thou

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