Chapter: Chapter 65- Caught and misunderstood The rope slackened and the tension around Isabella's wrists loosened, the fibres sliding away from her skin when Rosa untied the final knot. But Rosa’s gun still stood aimed directly at her heart. "Get up," Rosa ordered. Isabella rose slowly, her legs trembling after what felt like hours of restraint. Her knees wobbled as she found her balance, her gaze fixed on the barrel pointed at her. Isabella’s throat was dry. "Rosa, I really can't do this..." "Shut up." Rosa stepped closer, her heels clicking sharply on the cold floor. "You do as I say or this bullet penetrates through your skull right away." Rosa took a step forward her lips curving into a cold, dangerous smile. "I should’ve asked my men to finish you that night at the gala." Her breath caught in her throat and her pulse stopped. The gala night…? Her mind scrambled and images of those filthy men, their hands grabbing at her flashed across her face. The terror, darkness and helplessness that had subdued her all
Última actualización: 2025-11-26
Chapter: Chapter 64- An order to quit Cold. That was the first thing Isabella felt. The cold, damp walls of the basement made Isabella shiver as she struggled against the restraints digging into her wrists. Her ankles were bound too, tight enough that every small movement scraped her skin raw. The floor was hard beneath her, smelling of dust and old concrete. Something cold, like water dropped on her arm making the hairs in her arm stand. Her eyelashes fluttered as she tried to move, but darkness swallowed everything because a heavy black cloth still covered her head. Her heart pounded harder in her chest, "Where am I…? How long have I been out?" she thought to herself trying to move but failing terribly. Suddenly, a door creaked open and footsteps followed. Light rays spilt through the fabric blinding her. The bag over her head was yanked off, and she flinched, squeezing her eyes shut against the sudden brightness. When she finally opened them, a shadowy figure stepped forward. 'Rosa!' Isabella’s breath froze
Última actualización: 2025-11-25
Chapter: Chapter 63- Kidnapped Rosa stared at her reflection, lifting her chin slightly as she applied the final stroke of lipstick. She brushed a hand over her styled red-brown natural hair, smoothing it carefully. Nikolai had promised he would come home early tonight after coming home late last night. Everything was going on perfectly for her since the accident, it seemed like he had amnesia or something, because he was treating her way better than before. She adjusted the straps of her elegant dress, checking the angle of every curl and every line of makeup. She took her seduction spray and applied it just enough to make him go crazy at a glance. She wanted to look perfect before him. Just as she reached for her setting spray, her phone buzzed on the table. She smiled faintly thinking maybe it was him. But the moment she saw the caller ID, her expression hardened. She barked, angry at the sudden interruption. "What?" Her men spoke quickly on the other end unbothered by the blade of her tongue. "We loo
Última actualización: 2025-11-25
Chapter: Chapter 62- TestIsabella woke with a start, her neck ached, her cheek was pressed against the hard surface of her desk, and her fingers were still curled around a pen that had long stopped moving. She blinked herself awake, confusion fogging her mind. What time…? Her eyes darted to the small clock on the wall. 6:09 AM! Her heart thumped in her chest rapidly. She straightened quickly but then froze, her breath caught in her throat as Nikolai’s jacket fell from her shoulders. Had he covered her? She stared at it, her fingers caressing the fur as she lifted it over her face, feeling its scent. The dark fabric and the faint scent of cedar, and his unmistakable expensive cologne warmed her heart Her hands trembled slightly at the thought that Nikolai was there and he put the jacket on her. The realisation made heat rush to her face flush, a blush creeping up her face. She squeezed her eyes shut, reprimanding herself. No. Don’t do this. Don’t hope for what ain't there. A knock on the door made
Última actualización: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 61- Mountain of workIsabella had barely placed her bag beside her new desk when she heard Nikolai’s voice through the glass office door. "Roman," he said sharply, "bring me the quarterly financial reports, the investor summary, and the security overhaul plan. All of it." Roman sighed loudly. "Sir that’s..." "And have my secretary compile every pending email from the last month and categorise them. I want an executive summary in thirty minutes." Roman nearly choked. Thirty minutes? That was work meant for two trained staff members for a whole day. Isabella swallowed hard but pulled her chair closer. "It’s alright," she whispered. "I can do it." Roman leaned closer to her. "No, you can’t. This man wants you to die." But Isabella was already sorting through the stack of emails that had just appeared on her computer, colour-coding them, opening files at lightning speed. She might not have worked here before, but she knew how to handle this kind of pressure. Back in her college days she used t
Última actualización: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 60- Favour "Are you sure about that? Working while pregnant is risky!""Please, just this once."Roman inhaled slowly as he stood outside Nikolai’s office door, psyching himself up. This madness was dangerous but Isabella’s pale, tear-streaked face from the hospital bed flashed in his mind. The desperation in her voice when she whispered, "Help me be close to him, Roman please." So here he was walking straight into the lion’s den. Behind him, Isabella followed silently, her fingers trembling against the folder she held. Her body still felt fragile, and her bump was not visible at a single glance. She was going to pester him until he remembered her. Roman knocked once and pushed the office door open. Nikolai was standing behind his desk, his sleeves folded up, his jaw sharp and his aura very dangerous in the room. He didn’t even look up at first. "Sir," Roman started too quickly, as if afraid he’d lose his courage. "This is your new secretary. I’ll start arranging her desk now. I’ve inte
Última actualización: 2025-11-23
Chapter: Chapter 81. Krystie sat on a thick blanket spread out on the floor, cradling a sleepy-eyed baby boy in her arms while his twin sister giggled as Lucian lifted her high into the air, spinning her gently. "Easy, Lucian," Krystie laughed, brushing her son's dark curls from his forehead. "She’s going to think she's a plane." "She’s my little plane," Lucian said proudly, kissing the baby's chubby cheek as she squealed with delight. "A future heartbreaker like her mom." Krystie rolled her eyes but couldn’t stop the smile tugging at her lips. Their twins, Liam and Liana, were now six months old. Everything had changed since that magical wedding night. Regal Hospital, under Krystie's leadership, had become one of the most respected medical centres in the country. Krystie had restructured the staff, introduced groundbreaking programs for patient care, and expanded services to help the underserved. Her days were busy, filled with patients, administrative meetings, and, more often than not, chasing a
Última actualización: 2025-05-01
Chapter: Chapter 81.The iron gates of the prison stood still under the grey morning sky. Rain drizzles fell as a man dressed in all black stood at the gate. One last glance at the prison before he left. Not long after, sombre news had already spread like wildfire through the city: Xavier West was found dead in his cell at dawn.The report listed it as a suicide.There was no note, only the silence of a man who had once tried to control too much and lost everything. The guards said he hadn’t spoken for days. He’d sat in the corner, staring at the cracks in the wall, as if waiting for something that never came.Two days later, a small and discreet burial was held at a secluded cemetery. There were no headlines or reporters. Just a closed casket, a simple grave, and a few scattered mourners who had once called him family.Mark took one last glance at the casket at turned around, tears at the corners of his eyes. Despite everything his father had done, he couldn't deny that watching him lay in that casket st
Última actualización: 2025-04-30
Chapter: Chapter 79. Krystie smiled up at Lucian. As the slow notes of Perfect by Ed Sheeran ft Beyonce filled the garden, Lucian gently pulled her into his arms. They swayed together, the world around them fading away. His forehead pressed against hers as they danced. Mark and Chloe joined them on the dance floor, laughing when Mark twirled her clumsily but caught her just before she stumbled. Around them, their friends watched with shining eyes. When the song ended, Joel took the microphone, clearing his throat dramatically. "Alright, alright!" he called. "Before we dive into the cake and the rest of the night, we have something to announce" Lucian stepped forward, reaching into his pocket for a small velvet box. He smiled at Krystie, a radiant smile reserved only for her. "I wanted to start our new life together by giving you something," he said, voice carrying through the garden. "Something that represents your strength, your compassion, your unwavering belief in doing what's right." Krystie f
Última actualización: 2025-04-29
Chapter: Chapter 78.The air in the small living room buzzed with excitement. Krystie, Lucian, Mark, and Chloe sat around the coffee table, papers, flowers, and swatches of fabric spread out chaotically before them. "I still can't believe we're planning this in a few hours," Chloe giggled nervously, twirling a pen between her fingers. "Are we really doing this?" Mark caught her hand and squeezed it. "We are, honey. I don't want to waste any more time." Lucian nodded in agreement, his gaze tender as it fell on Krystie. "Neither do I. After everything we've been through, it's time for a new beginning. A real one." Krystie's heart swelled with emotions. It felt almost surreal, planning a wedding in one day but she wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Her parents would have wanted her to live fully, to find happiness even after the darkness. The girls and boys quickly divided up the tasks. Chloe and Krystie called a few close friends to help with the arrangements, while Lucian and Mark secured the
Última actualización: 2025-04-29
Chapter: Chapter 77.Krystie stiffened slightly in Lucian’s arms, lifting her head to meet his eyes."You said I gave you purpose," she whispered, her voice raw from crying. "What do you mean by that?"Lucian gazed down at her, his thumb gently brushing away the tear tracks on her cheek. His lips curved into a bittersweet smile as memories of seven years ago flooded his mind."I never told you before," he murmured. "But I think I owe you now."Krystie blinked in confusion. "Lucian…?"He led her by the hand to the couch and sat down, pulling her down beside him. His hand never left hers."Seven years ago," he began softly, "I was at the hospital. I had just lost my brother, Damien. He was my guardian after our parents died. He was everything to me."His voice grew tight with emotion, and Krystie squeezed his hand encouragingly."I sat outside the operation room for hours, refusing to leave. When they finally told me he didn’t make it, I couldn’t breathe. I just sat there, in the cold hallway, crying like a
Última actualización: 2025-04-28
Chapter: Chapter 76 Mark stood in front of Chloe’s apartment door, his knuckles white from clenching his fists. He hesitated for a second before knocking. Chloe opened the door, surprised to see him, but the look on his face made her step aside without question. "Mark?" He stepped inside, but he couldn’t look at her. His voice broke almost immediately. "I accompanied Krystie to see my father." Chloe’s eyes widened slightly, but she waited. Mark exhaled a shaky breath and finally looked at her, eyes red. "He admitted everything, Chloe. He killed them. Your parents just because he was bitter and envious." His voice cracked. "And I’m his son. I carry his blood, he stammered. I... I wouldn’t blame you if you hated me. If you never forgave me. I wouldn't forgive me either." Before another word could leave his lips, Chloe pulled him into a hug. He was stiff at first, then broke down, crying into her shoulder. "I’m so sorry…" he whispered, his voice raw.Chloe gently patted his back, her voice soft. "You
Última actualización: 2025-04-15
Chapter: 139. The endIt was already two months since Bella and Kevin were finally given a go ahead from Bella's parents, and yet here they were already standing at the alter facing each other. Bella had tears on her eyes, just remembering everything that had happened to her she felt like all that had happened was just a dream, it was just like yesterday when she had met Kevin coincidentally, and yet here they are, already got two kids by their side who were watching them, Memories flooded Bella's mind, fragments of a past she had struggled with. Faces flashed before her eyes, voices echoing in the recesses of her consciousness, the journey indeed was quite a long one, with both happy and sad memories. Yet, as the darkness crept over Bella knew she could not turn back. She had come too far, sacrificed too much to let fear dictate her fate. With a heavy heart, she took a step forward towards Kevin, who was looking all handsome in a three-piece tuxedo, his eyes never leaving her, appreciating her beauty. S
Última actualización: 2024-02-05
Chapter: 138. Breakfast The whole day Bella refused it eat that it really worried her parents, they really regretted having done this trick on Bella because her reaction on it was much worse than how they had thought she would take it. Earlier on Elizabeth and Frank had agree to themselves that they would attenuate a certain drug which has similar characteristics as peanut allergy,after all Frank himself was the doctor and he had control over everything,the drug was supposed to induce Kevin to semi comma, and the only thing that they would come up with to tell Bella was that it was peanut, they kind of knew how vigorous Kevin's reaction to peanut would be, and they didn't want to risk it on him, they wanted him safe for Bella. Elizabeth and Frank didn't have much to do for the day, and just immediately after dinner they left for their bedroom as Bella had refused to go downstairs to take her meals so they left her be.Bella took a seat and placed it at the bedside yet before the bed where Kevin slept, all
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Chapter: 137. Execution Bella was surprised when she found her father on the living room, seated as if he was waiting for her, and it was at that moment that Bella knew that she had f**cked up, obviously she knew that her father was already aware that she had sneaked out of the house to go and spend a night with Kevin, and thinking that maybe her father would snap at her,so Bella had already designed a plan to herself that would make her father give in to her, so Bella pretended to not have seen him at all as she walked to the stairs."Bella stop it,stop right now!" Frank had spoke up just as Bella took the first step on the staircase, it's not like he didn't know of what she was up to, and after being found out, Bella took slow steps backwards making sure she didn't turn around to face him at all, she was afraid to face him in case he was so angry with her, that was the only thing that Bella was afraid, seeing her father being angry with her.Bella walked until she stopped just before her father, but she di
Última actualización: 2024-02-04
Chapter: 136. You will pay for this It was around five o'clock in the morning when Bella woke up, she was still being held tightly by Kevin, she knew it was time that she should wake up before her father would come over to wake Kevin up, Bella knew that if that was to happen then she would be in a lot of trouble.Bella tried to loosen Kevin's hand from her waist, he was holding it possessively like he was not going to let her go, and Bella liked it so much, she has always liked it whenever he would hold her that possessive, it just showed her how much he loved her and craved for her. Kevin was fast asleep, and it just dawned on Bella that she was supposed to be on the move back to the main mansion, otherwise if she were to waste a single moment still sleeping here her mother could find her and she knew better than anyone what would happen next in such a situation.Bella was feeling hesitant to go, and finally when she had stepped from the bed she thought of something before she came back near the bed and leaned in to K
Última actualización: 2024-01-30
Chapter: 135. Sneaking in to him It was around eleven o'clock in the night, everywhere was so silent and dark, and there was only one soul that was still awake at the time, she was turning and tossing around the bed as she was not sure whether her parents were asleep yet or not, but she was afraid to switch the lights on, what if she were to be found out, she didn't want her parents to know of her plans, or anything that she was up to, everything was supposed to be secretive so that she could execute her plans.Bella slowly woke from her bed, put on her sleepers and slowly walked out of her bedroom making sure she was as silent as possible. When Bella reached the stairs and thinking that maybe she would be found out, she bend down, removed her slippers and carried them as she sneaked out, passed through the living room before she out them back on and headed to the workers quarter at the farthest end of the compound, she was making sure she does not make any noise in case she were to alert her father.Bella was very
Última actualización: 2024-01-29
Chapter: 134. The assist "Mom, why haven't I seen Kevin in his room, has he already left ,"Bella walked to her mother feeling disappointed when she had gone to Kevin's room but she hadn't found him at all, and she wondered whether he had already left, at some point she was feeling disappointed thinking that as she had thought that Kevin had come for her yet he had just left without her, after all it was still very early in the morning for him to have left for any where.Elizabeth had a creepy smile at the corners of her lips, but she hid it before Bella could see, after all after her discussion with her husband last night they wanted to trick Bella onto her realizing her feelings soonest possible because they too felt bothered thinking if her bringing up her children as a single mother when her husband was still alive, they were afraid that their grandchildren would be brought up the same way they had brought up their children. "Ooh, sorry I forgot to inform you that Kevin accompanied your dad to the farm ve
Última actualización: 2024-01-28
Chapter: Chapter 41- The endThe infernal throne room in the heart of hell was still, the flames licking the walls with quiet fury. Lucifer sat upon his throne, his crimson eyes focused on the ever-burning portal before him. He waited, poised and confident.He could already imagine the victory. The fall of Stella, the rise of Lucian, the scream of light smothered beneath the heel of his dominion as darkness dominated the warty. All that remained now was the announcement of the good news, Stella’s defeat, and the total subjugation of earth.A devilish grin crept across Lucifer’s face. "It is done," he whispered to himself.But then, the flames in the portal sputtered. The throne room dimmed. The endless screams of the damned quieted to a whisper. Lucifer narrowed his eyes in confusion, afraid. "What is this?" he growled.Suddenly, a massive quake rocked the chamber as cracks burst through the tiles, glowing with molten red light. Flames flickered wildly. From the shadows, his remaining lieutenants, lesser demons a
Última actualización: 2025-08-07
Chapter: Chapter 40Somewhere between the rift of reality and existence, the void stood still, a realm neither light nor dark, untouched by time. It was very well hidden from the eyes of men, the place where memories of Lucian and Stella was imprinted in all the corners of the realm. " You only have one simple task, son. Destroy that girl today," Lucifer’s voice echoed within his consciousness. And yet, his chest ached with a strange heaviness that no darkness could soothe. He had readied himself to go to Earth, to find her among humans and end the will of his mind. But just as he stepped through the gate meant to bridge hell to earth, he was intercepted. A shadow slithered. "Kairo," Lucian growled in confusion. "You were supposed to lead the way!" Kairo subconsciously shivered. He had never seen his master eye to eye, yet today he had the courage. "Change of plans, master. She’s already waiting." Lucian narrowed his eyes. "Waiting where?" Kairo's hand glowed with energy, and with a single thru
Última actualización: 2025-08-07
Chapter: Chapter 39In the dungeon, the moment the insect vanished, Elizabeth’s head snapped to the side, her body slumping limp against the cold stone. The remnants of her magic had drained completely from her the moment she had created the messenger. She had known it was risky to do that because of the little energy she had left, but she had to do it. That was the only way she could make things right, and she no longer cared about the consequences. The ancient council, watching through their scrying orbs from their tower chambers, erupted into alarm. "She's fading!" one cried. "Summon the healers! Let's get her to the medics!" another shouted. Within moments, a portal opened in the centre of the chamber. Council agents stepped through, their cloaks billowing as they rushed to the dungeon. The door to Elizabeth's cell flung open, and the room was flooded with light. "She's barely alive," murmured one of the agents, placing fingers against her neck. "Quick, stabilise her! Otherwise, we will los
Última actualización: 2025-08-01
Chapter: chapter 38The small insect darted through the trees, its wings glowing faintly in the dark silent night. Though small, it moved as though drawn by a force beyond this world. It passed over forests and fields until it reached the quiet little town nestled between two hills, on the outskirts of the city, at Morgan’s home. It hovered briefly outside the window, then slipped through the narrowest crack in the frame silently. The living room was dimly lit, silent and dusty. Morgan sat in a worn armchair, his head tilted back, eyes closed, lost in thought. He hadn’t been sleeping well in the past few days. Dreams had haunted him, memories and nightmares that weren’t his, voices he didn’t recognise whispering things he didn't recognise. The insect landed on the floor silently, its body radiating strange energy. Then, slowly, its form began to change. The glow from its wings intensified, and its limbs elongated. The shimmer turned to skin, her silver hair flowing like silk. In seconds, the insect w
Última actualización: 2025-07-24
Chapter: Chapter 37The dungeon was damp, layered with the stench of decay from years of disuse. Water dripped from cracks in the stone walls, pooling on the uneven floor. On the floor, the stones were rough and cold making Grandma Elizabeth shiver to the cold. Her head lay on her side, her hands tied behind her back with enchanted iron chains that cut her skin every time she tried to move. Her wrists were raw and bruised, and each small shift sent a wave of agony up her arms. The chains were inscribed with ancient runes that sapped her strength to keep her subdued. She slowly opened her eyes against the harsh rays. Her breaths came in shallow and slow gasps making her feel as though she were drowning in the thick darkness of the cell. In the distance, she could hear the scurrying of insects, creeping closer and every so often, she felt the brush of their legs against her dehydrated skin. She clenched her teeth, forcing herself not to scream. She wouldn’t give them the satisfaction, watching her s
Última actualización: 2025-07-16
Chapter: Chapter 36.The sword felt cold, even through the minion’s thick, clawed hands. Its blade shimmered with a subtle red hue mirroring Lucifer’s intent. The dark aura surrounding it whispered death. One of Lucian's trusted minions stared into its cruel shimmer, something unexpected flickered in his eyes, a memory. Not his own, but one etched deep in his mind through countless battles fought at Lucian’s side. He had seen his master bleed, seen him fall to his knees for Stella. He had watched as Lucian defied all odds to protect the woman who had captured the core of his soul. He remembered the moment Lucian gave up his immortality for her safety. The day he almost perished just to breathe life into her broken body. And now, he was to hand Lucian the weapon that would slit her throat? He gripped the hilt tighter, hiding the tremble in his fingers. "A fine blade, my Lord," he said flatly, bowing to Lucifer. But his voice lacked the reverence the others wore like armour. Lucifer didn’t notice. He ha
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