Chapter: Chapter 9- Living by his rules Early the next morning…A dull throb pulsed at Aurora’s temples as she stirred awake. Her limbs felt heavy, as if she were wading through fog, and yet her head felt weightless—light in the most disorienting way.The soft glow of morning light spilled in through the sheer curtains. Everything felt unfamiliar, but not unpleasant. The fever was gone, leaving only the heaviness of deep exhaustion behind. She shifted slightly beneath the covers—and that was when she noticed it.The damp cloth resting on her forehead.The comforter, neatly tucked around her.And the faint, distinct scent of a man’s cologne.Her heart jumped. That scent… it was his.Memories stirred—hazy and fragmented. Warm hands. A low voice coaxing her to drink something bitter. The sound of her name spoken in a tone that almost felt… gentle.She blinked hard. No, it couldn’t be.Grayson Moore didn’t do tenderness.A soft knock broke the quiet. B
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Chapter: Chapter 8- Aurora's fever and Grayson's fractured defenses Night had fallen over the estate.The mansion, always too silent, felt even colder without the usual clinking of silverware from the dining room. Grayson sat alone at the head of the long table. His posture remained proud, as always, but his eyes were distant, his jaw locked with quiet tension. The meal in front of him sat untouched. The wine in his glass reflected the dim chandelier overhead, swirling gently each time he shifted slightly in his seat.But his focus wasn’t on any of it.His gaze kept drifting toward the empty chair across from him.Aurora hadn’t come down for dinner.He told himself it didn’t matter. She was just a girl he had brought here—a piece of a much bigger plan. Her presence, or lack of it, shouldn't affect him.Yet it did.His knuckles tightened around the edge of the table, the quiet pressure revealing more than he would ever admit.“Shall I check on Miss Scott, sir?” Edith’s voice was soft,
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Chapter: Chapter 7- Drenched in the rain, trapped in his gaze"WHO told you to go and work in the kitchen?"Grayson's voice cut through the air, sharp and absolute. His gray eyes bore into Aurora, pinning her in place.She swallowed, lowering her gaze. He was too handsome—and too intimidating to look at for long."No one," she murmured, her fingers nervously twisting together.A touch—light but firm, tipped her chin up. She flinched subconsciously.Grayson’s fingers held her still, forcing her to meet his eyes."Then what were you doing there?" His voice remained void of warmth.Aurora's breath faltered. Her lips parted, but the weight of his gaze left her struggling for words."I–I just wanted to…" she faltered, then forced herself to finish. "To make you a simple breakfast… as a token of gratitude for saving my mother."For a fraction of a second, something flickered behind his eyes—too quick to catch. Then, it was gone.He hadn’t expected that.She still saw it as a favor. She still thanked him, despite knowing she was nothing more than his c
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Chapter: Chapter 6- A simple thank you Grayson’s kiss was possessive. Almost hungry. When he finally pulled away, he didn’t smile. He didn’t laugh. His eyes were dark with something far more dangerous. Was it ownership? "I don’t like disobedience," he said quietly, his voice low and cold as ever. Aurora was breathless, her chest heaving. Thoughts tangled in her mind, incoherent and wild. He had kissed her. The sensation still lingered on her lips, burning, impossible to ignore. Her world had tilted, and she wasn’t sure if she wanted it to right itself again. He released her, straightening to his full height, his gaze lingering-- piercing, unable to decipher. And just like that, he turned and walked toward the door, as if nothing had happened. The soft click of the door shutting behind him left Aurora frozen in the silence, her lips still tingling from his kiss. She could still feel the weight of his gaze. Still taste the remnants of him on her lips. She should be angry. She should feel violated. But she didn’t. All
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Chapter: Chapter 5- A kiss of possession The morning of the next day.. Aurora sat behind the long and polished table. The breakfast spread before her untouched. Golden croissants, eggs cooked to perfection, a platter of sliced fruits, and a cup of hot milk sat neatly in front of her. Yet, she had no appetite. Her chest tightened with worry about her mother’s hospitalization. The deadline had come. If she could not pay the down payment this morning, the hospital would discharge her mother. She clutched the fabric of her dress under the table, gathering her courage before speaking. "I need to go to the hospital today." Across from her, Grayson continued scrolling through emails on his phone, seemingly unaffected by her words. Dressed in a crisp black shirt, his sleeves rolled up slightly, revealing strong forearms, he exuded effortless power. Even in silence, his presence dominated the room. Seconds passed before he finally set his phone down. His steel-gray eyes met hers— cold and piercing. "You cannot leave." Aurora
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Chapter: Chapter 4- Trapped in his game Aurora’s heart pounded violently as Grayson’s words echoed in her head."Tonight, you’re mine."His gray eyes burned into hers—cold, unwavering, yet consuming.She took a shaky step back, fear coiling deep in her gut. What awaited her? Her mind raced for an escape, but the sheer presence of him, the way he loomed over her with absolute command, held her rooted in place. His touch still lingered on her wrist, a chilling reminder that she was no longer free.“W–What do you mean by that?” her voice barely above a whisper.Grayson tilted his head slightly, studying her like a puzzle he had already solved. “Exactly what I said.”Aurora clenched her fists, pulse erratic. Why does everyone think they own her?“I am not some object you can claim,” she protested firmly.His smirk was slow, deliberate. “Yet here you are. In my home. Wearing my jacket. Breathing under my roof.”He stepped forward, his tall frame swallowing the space between them. “Tell me, Aurora. What does that make you?”Her
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Fated to the Cold and Ruthless CEO
Alexander Harris has always been cold and indifferent–a ruthless CEO who values power over love. Haunted by his past and allergic to a woman’s touch, he vowed never to fall for anyone—until he met Everette Carson. From the moment their paths crossed, Alexander was drawn to her in a way he couldn’t explain. When his grandmother threatens to hand over 15% of the company’s shares to his despised father unless he marries, Alexander sees an opportunity. Everette’s bold defiance intrigues him—making her the perfect candidate for a marriage of convenience. Silencing his grandmother and putting Everette in her place? It’s the perfect plan!
But what starts as a calculated move quickly spirals into dangerous territory. Everette’s warmth begins to melt the ice around his heart, stirring memories of a mysterious girl from his past—the only person who ever touched his soul. When the truth behind their first encounter is revealed, Alexander realizes their connection was no coincidence—it was Fate.
Just as love begins to bloom, dark secrets unravel, hidden enemies rise from the shadows and betrayal strikes—determined to tear them apart. When Everette walks away, Alexander’s desperation cracks through his icy facade. "If you leave me today, you will never see me again in this lifetime!" His voice was raw, and when she didn’t stop—he pulled the trigger. The gunshot shattered the silence, but the pain that followed was far greater…
After Everette left, the memory of that moment etched itself into Alexander's soul, haunting him even after six long years. Now, fate has brought her back to Summerville—to where it all started. Will their story finally have a different ending—or are they destined to fall apart once more?
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Chapter: Chapter 16- The Philanthropist "Evie."Her mother’s eyes lit up the moment she finally saw her. Eve slowly sat down on the chair beside the bed and took her mother’s hand."How are you feeling now?" she asked, looking at her lovingly."I’m feeling much better. I’m sorry I made you and Perry worry. I should be the one taking care of you two," her mom said with a bitter smile."Nonsense. How can you say that? It’s our responsibility to take good care of you," she retorted immediately.She heard her mother sigh quietly while scanning the whole room."I’m just worried that I will burden you with the hospital bills. I could have stayed in an ordinary ward. You didn’t have to put me in a private room," her mother complained despite her condition.Eve’s mouth twitched slightly. If only her mother knew that she was actually in a VIP room, she would be even more shocked. But with Mr. Harris’s arrangements, she couldn’t do anything about it."I’m
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Chapter: Chapter 15- Visiting her mother in the hospital When she woke up again, it was already eight in the morning. She felt relieved to see that she was the only one in the room. Fortunately, the shameless man had already left.Before she fully regained her consciousness, she stared blankly at the high ceiling, her mind filled with complex thoughts.Everything still seemed surreal to her. A series of events had happened too suddenly, and her brain couldn’t process all of it at once.Thinking about her current situation, she realized there was really no way to escape it. No matter what methods she used, it would only be futile.With the powerful man in front of her, resisting him would only bring her misfortune. Even if she was unwilling to accept him as her so-called husband, he was right. She couldn’t do anything about it.She was losing hope, really. Just thinking about it made her heart ache. Why did her fate have to turn out like this? What had she done wrong in her life to be punis
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Chapter: Chapter 14- Seeing the marks made by the beast makes her sick After he was done with his desire for punishment, Alex gently carried her to the bathroom. She was too exhausted to resist, and her body was limp against him. Every inch of her ached from the overwhelming pleasure and intensity of their night. She could barely keep her eyes open, let alone move.Understanding her exhaustion, he carefully cleaned her up— his movements were unexpectedly gentle. His hands moved with precision as he wiped her delicate skin with warm water, ensuring she was comfortable. He didn’t rush the process but took his time to be thorough—yet he remained silent, his expression impassive.Once he was finished, he wrapped her in a fresh, soft towel and carried her back to the bed. He placed her down gently before tucking the quilt over her body to keep her warm.She didn’t protest. In fact, she barely reacted as her exhaustion had already pulled her into the depths of slumber.Alex, however, was far from done.His bo
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Chapter: Chapter 13- I won't take you, unless you want me to After finishing his discussion with Earl, Alex proceeded to his bedroom to freshen up. There were things he needed to handle tonight together with Earl. When he entered the bedroom, he did not find her on the bed. The curtains had already been drawn, but the balcony’s sliding door was open, allowing a cool breeze to enter. Without making a sound, he walked toward it. She was standing by the glass railing, her long hair was gently swaying in the wind. The soft glow of the moon illuminated her delicate features, making her look even more mesmerizing. Alex halted his steps when he was just half a meter away from her while silently observing the beautiful sight before him. His gaze lingered on her as he took in the way her silky nightdress clung to her curves, the fabric shimmered under the moonlight. The thin straps barely covered her shoulders, revealing a part of her smooth and supple skin. A flicker of desire pas
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Chapter: Chapter 12- Expensive gifts Her studies and future plans were already ruined because of him. It was over, and everything in her life, even her dignity, was lost. Her fate was too cruel."As long as you are my wife"There were a thousand unspoken words in his eyes when she looked into them. She also wanted to ask, ‘Why me?’ but she preferred to keep it to herself."Give me your hand," he commanded."Why?" she asked, her brows knitted.He didn't say a word. Instead, he took her hand directly and slipped a beautiful ring onto her finger. The ring was embedded with tiny white diamonds. The stone was quite large, cut into a petal shape. It sparkled gloriously and turned bluish when held against the light. It was very eye-catching."It fits perfectly on your finger," he commented while gently caressing her ring finger."I don't feel like wearing this outside. It's too flashy," she told him, staring at the ring."I don’t want you taking that ring
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Chapter: Chapter 11- A seductress wife "But I do mind, and we're two different people. I don’t want to waste food, so have a seat and eat with me. How about that?" She invited him in a friendly manner."No, Young Mistress. We can't eat together with our masters. That would be disrespectful. We have to abide by the rules. I'm very sorry," Clark humbly apologized."I won’t eat this alone either," she insisted.The butler had an aggrieved look on his face."But, Young Mistress...""Just take a seat and have lunch with me. End of discussion. Don’t worry, I won’t tell him," she reassured him with a grin.Clark had no choice but to obey her order. However, he couldn't shake off his concern—if she refused to eat, it might provoke their Young Master’s anger once he found out."And Clark, I don’t want you to call me by any title. Just use my name, Eve or Evie. I’d prefer that," she corrected him, trying to smile."But Young Master would get angry if—"
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