Chapter: Chapter 33A month ago:As I stand here, silently observing the world as it continues to turn around me, a profound and a somber ache takes root in the depths of my chest. Each passing moment serves as a stark reminder of the stark contrast between their lives and mine. They stride through their days unburdened, pursuing their aspirations with a sense of freedom that eludes me. Meanwhile, I find myself ensnared within the confines of a reality that I never wished for nor chose.“Every day, the yearning within me intensifies, an insatiable hunger for something more. I long to shatter the shackles that my family's expectations have placed upon me. I burn with the desire to chase my passions, to venture into unexplored territories, and to infuse vitality into the dreams that haunt my restless nights. Yet, every step I take seems like a battle, an unending struggle against the oppressive weight of their demands and the chains of tradition that bind me,” I reflect, my thoughts continuing to echo in t
Last Updated: 2024-01-02
Chapter: Chapter 32As the layers between them fell away, Leon's gaze traveled over the contours of her body, a smoldering intensity that seemed to set her aflame. "Take off your heels," he ordered, the words punctuated by his gaze that held her captive. With each action, Ava's daring seemed to grow, an unwavering assertion of her presence and her desire.Finally, the moment arrived, an apex of audacity and vulnerability that neither of them could escape. "Take everything off." The command, issued with a mixture of command and curiosity, hung in the air like a challenge that Ava met with a resolute gaze. She stared into his eyes, a silent understanding passing between them, a recognition that they were both testing the boundaries of their attraction.And then, as fabric fell to the floor and inhibitions were stripped away, a silence descended, heavy with unspoken desire. Leon's closeness was intoxicating, his scent mingling with the charged air that enveloped them. Ava's heart raced, the thudding rhythm
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Chapter: Chapter 31As she ventured further, the silence of the mansion's interior seemed to envelop her, the grandeur of the surroundings both captivating and imposing. Her gaze roved, searching for the man who had effortlessly dominated her thoughts, her emotions inextricably linked to his enigmatic presence.In the dimly lit expanse of the mansion, Leon's movements remained unhurried as he poured himself a drink, the liquid glinting in the ambient light. Although his posture was seemingly nonchalant, his senses were attuned to the slightest shift in the environment. He sensed Ava's presence, her arrival a palpable shift in the air, even before she had made herself known. His voice, rich and layered, broke the silence with an observation that echoed his own intrigue. "You are one brave kid, aren't you?" The words, laced with a mixture of amusement and curiosity, seemed to hang in the air like a challenge.With each step that brought him closer to her, the layers of mystery that shrouded him seemed to d
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Chapter: Chapter 30Ava met his gaze, her eyes steadfast and resolute. "I want to get to know you better," she confessed, her words carrying the weight of her determination. With a half-smile that revealed a touch of enigma, Leon responded, "Be careful what you wish for.... It will cost you."The words hung in the air, a subtle challenge that resonated with the promises and mysteries that had woven their paths together. The masked ball had become more than an event; it was a turning point, a juncture where their worlds converged and diverged, each step they took on the dance floor reflective of the journey that lay ahead.Drawing on her own well of courage, Ava took the initiative, flipping the script as her curiosity drove her to voice the question that had lingered in the recesses of her thoughts. With a steadiness that belied the racing of her heart, she inquired, her unwavering gaze fixed upon him, "Why did you agree to go out with me?" The weight of her query hung in the air, a palpable undercurren
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Chapter: Chapter 29There he stood, clad in a manner that effortlessly exuded charm and authority. It was as if time itself paused, allowing her to take in the sight before her. The man who had captured her thoughts and ignited her curiosity was now standing before her, a living embodiment of her dreams. As their eyes met, a palpable connection formed — an unspoken understanding that held promises yet to be revealed.In that fleeting moment, Ava's nervousness was replaced by a sense of wonder, and the discomfort she had felt vanished in the wake of his presence. The ambiance of the event now seemed to bend and mold itself around them, cocooning them in a world of intrigue and possibility. With his words still hanging in the air, they were poised at the precipice of an encounter that would forever alter the course of their destinies.A month ago :Positioning himself gracefully before Ava, Leon donned a coy smile that exuded an irresistible allure, a beguiling charm that effortlessly seized her undivided
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Chapter: Chapter 28In this intricate web of longing and uncertainty, the world had taken on an ephemeral quality, reduced to a backdrop for her yearning. Time flowed with the pulse of notifications, and each ding, each buzz, carried the potential to shift her reality. As the days melded into nights and then back into days, Ava's existence became intertwined with the device that held the key to a door she desperately wished to open.Her phone, once a constant companion and harbinger of anticipation, became a weight in her hand. The persistent staring yielded to a sense of resignation, a realization that the insistent vigilance was claiming too much of her mental real estate. The hope she held onto like a fragile flame was gradually extinguished by the relentless passage of time.It was in the midst of one such early midday, as the sun stretched its rays across the sky, that the familiar ringtone pierced the air. The screen flickered with an unknown number, a digitized beacon in the sea of uncertainty. Un
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Chapter: Chapter 70: Love will Ruin You‘Love will ruin you’ Kain looked at Jade. No. Love was not something he would surrender because it was inconvenient. He would not become the man who taught him to fear it. He stood there, soaked, exposed, the weight of his choices pressing down on him. And still, even now, even knowing what this would cost him, he did not want to turn back. Not from her. Not from this. . . Jade told herself to breathe. Relax. It is nothing serious. He just slipped. She repeated it until the words lost meaning, until they sounded like something borrowed from someone braver. Still, the word he had said stayed lodged in her chest, heavy and unmoving. Wife. Kain was speaking, trying to explain, his voice low and measured, as if calm might undo what had already been released into the air. Jade did not hear the sentences. Only the effort behind them. He had only said it as a form of protection. Then Scarlett moved. She stepped into Kain’s arms as though her bones had suddenly softened,
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Chapter: Chapter 69: Thin IceThe faint ticking of the clock grew louder, each second landing like a quiet verdict. He dragged a hand through his hair, his chest tightening as competing truths crowded him. A dying fiancée waiting for a future she deserved. A woman already bound to him without knowing. A child sleeping somewhere in the world, depending on him to become someone better than the man he had been raised to be. Obligation pulled one way. Love tore another. Guilt stitched itself through both. Kain exhaled slowly, the breath leaving him heavier than before. The empire beneath his feet didn’t feel powerful. It felt like thin ice. And he was beginning to hear it crack. **** Kain drank the juice in one hard swallow. The glass met the table with a sharp knock that felt louder than it should have been. He did not apologize to the room for it. Time had already stripped him of that courtesy. Time was no longer on his side. If he did not break the inheritance will soon, if he did not dismantle the
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Chapter: Chapter 68: Unpleasant RumorsKain paused halfway down the last step. The moment stretched, thin as wire, before he resumed walking, his expression settling into calm politeness that betrayed nothing beneath it. “Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Quinn,” he said smoothly. “You’re up early.” They turned toward him together, like a synchronized judgment. Juice had already been served by the staff. The glasses sat untouched on the table, condensation sliding slowly down their sides. Kain gestured toward the sofa. “Please. Sit. What brings you here so early? And since when are you back in the country?” Mr. Quinn cleared his throat. The man’s presence filled the room with quiet authority, his silver hair perfectly combed, his posture unyielding. “We returned yesterday,” he said. Mrs. Quinn leaned forward before her husband could continue. She had always been the softer voice between them, but softness had never meant weakness. Her gaze pinned Kain in place with unsettling accuracy. “Tell me something honestly,” she sa
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Chapter: Chapter 67: The Eleventh HourHis eyes were tired in a way sleep had never fixed. Whatever had broken him had done its work carefully, over time, until it had become structural. Kain moved closer until his breath fogged the glass. “You’re dead,” he said to his reflection, low and certain. His fist slammed into the wall. “You’re dead.” Again. “You’re dead.” The words weren’t for the man dripping water onto the floor. They were for the boy who had believed he could be clean. For the father who had taught him it was leverage. For every version of himself that had mistaken sacrifice for virtue. His fist flew again. This time it met glass. The mirror shattered with a violent crack, his reflection splintering into jagged fragments. Blood bloomed instantly across his knuckles, red against white, dripping onto the tile. And then it happened. A tear slid down from his left eye. Just one. It startled him more than the pain. Left eye. The same one that always ached when the memories came too close. His chest
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Chapter: WHAT’S HOT?#☕️ Preview X Recap❤️ ───────────────────────── Hi, lovely readers! This is not an official chapter, but a special little treat for those who can’t wait for the next update, plus a short recap to refresh your memory and keep the story vivid. I hope it excites you and gives you something fresh to enjoy in the meantime. Drop your thoughts. This is a safe space. Happy reading ✨✨✨❤️ ❤️PREVIEW: ───────────────────────── Chapter 67: His eyes were tired in a way sleep had never fixed. Whatever had broken him had done its work carefully, over time, until it had become structural. Kain moved closer until his breath fogged the glass. “You’re dead,” he said to his reflection, low and certain. His fist slammed into the wall. “You’re dead.” Again. “You’re dead.” The words weren’t for the man dripping water onto the floor. They were for the boy who had believed he could be clean. For the father who had taught him it was leverage. For every version of himself that had m
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Chapter: Chapter 66: Quinns’ Newborn DaughterSomething burned behind Kain’s eyes. “I’m going to find my mom.” His father’s voice cracked through the room like a whip. “Step out that door and you’re no longer my son.” Kain stopped. Slowly turned back. “Then I’ll go with Connor.” That did it. “Connor Baudin?” his father sneered. “That boy. You should cut ties with him instantly.” “I don't follow your commands anymore—Dad. Connor’s the only one who’s ever there for me. He's my best friend!” “No,” his father said calmly. “He’s not. One day you’ll see it.” Kain shook his head. “You’re lying.” His father exhaled, tired and bitter. “You’re grown up enough so you should hear the truth. Your beloved mother knew from the beginning that I wasn’t hers. Even before this goddamned marriage. I’ve always been Madeline’s—her friend.” The name landed wrong. Like something poisonous said too casually. “She forced this marriage out of envy,” his father went on. “Promised loyalty was all I could give. You think I didn’t try? You’re stil
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