Chapter: Chapter 12VICKY’S POVHis lips was hot and demandin’, tongue pushin’ past mine like he already owned every inch.He tasted like salt air and mint, and God, he kissed me in deep, wet strokes that made my knees buckle.My body reacted before my mind could catch up, heat poolin’ low in my stomach as I clutched at his jacket.His hand on my breast kneaded rougher, thumb circlin’ my nipple until it pebbled tight and achin’ under his touch.The other hand dropped to my ass, haulin’ me up onto my toes so his erection pressed hot and thick against my stomach.I moaned loud into his mouth and he growled in response, swallowin’ the sound.He squeezed my ass harder, grindin’ me against him in slow, filthy rolls.“You feel so fucking good,” he rasped against my lips.“So hot… so perfect…”Every praise hit like gasoline on fire but in my head, it wasn’t Alaric’s voice.It was Leo’s low, gravel-rough voice.Leo’s hands bruisin’ my skin.Leo’s cock grindin’ into me. Leo tellin’ me how filthy and perfect I was
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Chapter: Chapter 11VICKY’S POVThe next mornin’ arrived so fast, day three on the cruise, and Cindy was already green around the gills.She was already pale and miserable before breakfast, one hand clutched to her stomach, the other grippin’ Damian’s arm like the deck might tilt and toss her right overboard.She swore up and down it was just the sea rockin’ the boat too hard, but the way she kept boltin’ for the bathroom told a different story.Morning sickness had officially clocked in.Leo and Damian couldn’t stand watchin’ her suffer. One look at her pale face and they were callin’ it: cruise over.Pack up, we’re done.The ship docked in Piraeus faster than anyone expected, and just like that, the dream vacation ended early.Alaric and Damian had already mapped out the next move anyway, straight to the Acropolis.They whispered like co-conspirators the whole way and that was when I figured it out halfway through the drive. Damian was proposin’.You could feel it in the air, and the excitement in his
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Chapter: Chapter 10Vicky’s POVI’d been caught, right by the wrist, and there was no wrigglin’ outta this one because how the hell was I supposed to explain those bites?He already had more than enough evidence stacked against me. Keepin’ up the denial now would just be stupid. Worse, it’d make it look like I didn’t want him again.And I did.God help me, I wanted more of him. I want more of him. I want him to fuck me raw and ruthless like he did last night, every single damn day of my life.My thighs squeezed together hard, trying to trap the slick heat already pooling between them, but it was useless.I could feel myself getting wetter just standing here, pinned under his shadow.God, I’m such a shameless bitch.Why was I enjoyin’ this even now?Why does this feel so good? The thick ridge of him pressing insistently against my thigh through those sweatpants, heavy and unapologetic, had my head spinnin’.Jesus!!! I wasn’t sure how much longer I could keep myself together.He blew another slow wave of h
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Chapter: Chapter 9LEO’S POVHer eyes flashed with recognition and fear the second the words left my mouth, and that was all the confirmation I needed.I hadn’t picked the wrong woman.Rage surged hot and fast through my veins. My fingers tightened around her throat on pure instinct.Not enough to crush, but enough to remind her I could.She gasped, squirming, and slapped at my hand with frantic little swats.“I—I don’t—know—theee—” she choked, eyes rolling slightly as she struggled, “—what you’re talkin’ ’bout!”I scoffed loud, my brows knitting tight.The sheer fucking audacity of her still trying to play dumb.“You…don’t…know?” I murmured, a slow, dangerous smirk pulling at my mouth as she nodded frantically, still thrashing in my grip.“Fine.”I hissed the word through clenched teeth, then shoved my free hand into my left pocket. My fingers rummaged around until they closed around the delicate fabric.I dragged it out and dangled the ruined red thong right in front of her face.“Looks familiar?”Her
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Chapter: Chapter 8VICKY’S POVI froze.My heart was still stutterin’ in my chest when his forehead came down against mine, his breath warm and shaky, like he’d been holdin’ it in for weeks.“I love you, Vicky,” he said again, quieter this time, almost careful, like sayin’ it too loud might scare me off.“And I don’t wanna ever lose you.”That hit harder than the kiss.I pulled back just enough to look at him, my spine still pressed to the door, and my fingers twisted in his shirt like I needed somethin’ solid to keep me upright.“Then why the hell you actin’ like you already halfway out the door?” I snapped, my voice crackin’ even though I hated that it did.He exhaled hard, dragged a hand down his face, then paced once like he didn’t know where to put all that emotion crowdin’ his chest.“That’s not what this is,” he said quickly. “I swear to God, that’s not what I meant.”“Then explain it,” I shot back. “’Cause right now, you makin’ zero sense.”He stopped pacing and looked at me again, really looked
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Chapter: Chapter 7VICKY’S POVI had crept out of that cabin at dawn, right after Leo finally dozed off.Thank God the power didn’t come back on until I was safely tucked back in my own room. I’m a hundred percent sure no one saw me slinkin’ down the corridor like some guilty teenager.Judging by the harsh sun pourin’ through the curtains, it had to be around 10 a.m.I still couldn’t bring myself to leave this bed and face Cindy.Don’t even get me started on Alaric.My phone had been blowin’ up nonstop. Thankfully, I’d found it lyin’ in the hallway when I snuck back, but how the hell was I supposed to look that boy in the eye after gettin’ pounded senseless by his own father?What was I thinkin’? Judge me all you want, that was straight-up stupid.But come on, if you were in my shoes, you’d be hard-pressed to say no to that sexy silver fox.You just would.I swallowed hard, my fingers unconsciously clutchin’ the duvet tight against my chest like it could shield me from my own thoughts.The memories woul
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Mr.One Night Stand: Contract with the Lycan king
Isabella Sinclair, a thirty-two-year-old billionaire heiress, dislikes men and never intended to get married. However, her convictions were put to the test when she had a one-night stand affair with a strange guy, Liam Blackwood.
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Liam grabbed her wrist tightly and in a swift movement, he lifted her and dropped her on the bed. He pinned her hands on the bed with one hand, while the other hand slowly caressed her lower abdomen. A sudden gasp escaped Isabella’s lips as his gentle touch landed on her lower abdomen. He leaned into her and moved his lips near her ear. She flinched in fear.
‘Are you going to bite me like I did? Don’t be petty!’ she snapped sharply as Liam’s lips grazed her earlobe, his breath fanning against her skin. He chuckled slightly at Isabella’s outburst, and in an unexpected move, he flickered his tongue into her ear. She froze! She liked it and wanted him to do it again, but instead, he whispered, ‘Young lady, have you forgotten? No contact! Why do you keep throwing yourself at me, little girl!’
“What! ‘Little girl’? How dare he!” she screamed in her head, but in reality, she liked how possessive and dominant Liam is. He freed her, releasing his tight grip on her hands and jumped off the bed. He grabbed his car keys from the bedside table and walked towards the door.
“Liam! The contract! Do you want me to change it? And by the way, this is your second night here, and you haven’t given me a foot massage yet,” Isabella called out as he placed his hands on the doorknob.
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Chapter: 28. MaxReluctantly, Isabella reached for the white towel that was carefully folded on the hanger and used it to clean off the water on her body, patting her skin dry. She returned the towel and picked up the bathrobe from the hanger, carefully draping it around her naked body, and tied the belt firmly around her waist. She slipped into her yellow fluffy crocs, which lay carelessly on the bathroom floor."You can lift your head now," she drawled and turned to take her seat on a small stool at the corner of the bathroom. She sat comfortably with her legs crossed, exuding an air of pride and sophistication as she anticipated Liam's twerk dance. She giggled slightly at the thought, wondering if he was truly going to twerk for her, considering the fact that he appeared to be so rude and full of pride.Liam slowly raised his head and fearfully peeped from behind the bathtub. His eyes fell on Isabella, who sat confidently on the plastic stool, tapping her fingers on her legs. Seeing that she was now
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Chapter: 27. Twerk For Me Boy! II Upon hearing Isabella's outrageous request, Liam choked immediately and began to cough profusely. He covered his mouth with his hand and slipped from the edge of the bathtub onto the freezing tiled floor. Isabella burst into hysterical laughter, kicking her feet in the water playfully and splashing it everywhere. The vodka was already taking a toll on her, making her act drunk. Liam stopped coughing and raised his head to find Isabella having the best night of her life, laughing hysterically."Are you seriously trying to make a fool out of me by requesting such ridiculous stuff?" he asked in a soft tone, swiping his long hair behind his ear. Isabella quit laughing, and the two gazed at each other intensely, an eerie silence lingering between them. Gently, Liam rose from the floor and moved closer to Isabella, their breath fanning against each other's skin. Both maintained their gaze. Isa lifted her right hand and slowly brought it closer to his face, gently caressing his cheeks and th
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Chapter: 26. Twerk For Me Boy!Liam had just wrapped up his collaboration with the Singers Brothers and was amazed by the swift rise of his newly released music. The tracks he recorded with the Singers Brothers earlier in the morning had already climbed the charts, securing a spot in the top ten most streamed songs of the week. He drove home happily after branching at the store for bottles of alcoholic drinks, the thought of Isabella’s actions in the morning fueled his excitement, and happily, he stepped on the accelerator pedal, increasing his speed.Isabella, on the other hand, had just returned from work. She took a nice shower, the warm water cascading over her, providing a soothing sensation. The thought of Liam’s cuteness and seductiveness overwhelmed her as she lay gracefully in the bathtub, sipping from her glass of wine while romantic, gentle music played softly in the background. She rested her hand on her temple, thinking about Liam and his possessive attitude, and subconsciously, a soft smile escaped he
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Chapter: 25. The Study RoomBeta Steve barged into Alpha Maximus's private study room, eager to announce the news he had for him. He slammed the door loudly behind him and walked toward Alpha Maximus, who sat in front of a brown wooden desk, rotating from one angle to another, chewing a pen in his mouth. He seemed to be engrossed in a paper before him. Steve walked briskly, his left hand in his pocket, his shiny black shoes making a clicking sound on the tiled floor as his well-ironed trousers flapped aggressively in the air."Alpha, I have something that will interest you," he announced, standing a few inches from his boss. Alpha Maximus tore his eyes away from the paper that had his attention before Steve interrupted his blissful moment of eerie silence."Oooh! What could that be?" he questioned with an air of authority, his green eyes eyeing Steve with a frank and serious look. With a loud bang, Steve placed the brown leather bag that had been dangling on his right hand as he entered on the desk. He unzipped i
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Chapter: 24. Secrets Isabella's heart skipped a beat at Liam's unexpected response. Her eyes widened in astonishment, and her mouth hung open in sheer surprise."Did I hear that correctly? Tonight? Nobody is going to know?" She couldn't contain her excitement, letting out a joyous scream while kicking her legs in the air with unbridled happiness.Liam hopped into his car and drove off from the mansion. Isabella's earlier drama made him smile like a silly child. He had pretended as if Isa's seduction didn't affect him, meanwhile, it did a lot. His heart raced rapidly as Isa seduced him earlier, but he just had to keep up the hard boy facade to make her try harder."Don't forget, tonight!" A message popped up on the screen of his phone, lying carelessly near the gear. It was Isa. A naughty smirk escaped Liam's lips again at the sight of the message. "She's so naughty," he muttered under his breath.As Liam's car weaved through the road, a hooded lady suddenly flagged down the car with a wave of her hand. Imm
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Chapter: 23. Breaching The Contract “Stop there!” Isabella ordered Liam as he tried to leave the room. Immediately, Liam froze in his tracks and turned to face Isabella, who was gracefully lying on the bed. Isabella had been feeling inferior since Liam indirectly turned down her offer the previous night. She couldn’t believe he had resisted her temptation. Now, she was planning to make life difficult for him.Rolling over the duvet to the edge of the bed frame, Isabella reclined gracefully, and a slight moan escaped her lips. “Where are you off to, Mr. Blackwood?” she purred in a seductive tone, narrowing her eyes and perfectly shaped brows. Clad in black lace lingerie, her slender fingers, adorned with long, shiny red acrylic nails that beautifully complemented her skin, grazed the white sheet and sensually moved to her curved thighs, which she caressed gently, enough to make any man crave her.Liam sensed what she was up to and couldn’t help but chuckle slightly. “What do you want, Isa? I have to get to the studio in
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The Mafia Devil’s Contractual Wife
"Look at you," he purred, dragging his knuckles down my stomach.
"Trembling... Is it fear... or are you wet for the man who got your nonna killed?" He taunted, his smile mocking.
"I'll kill you-"
"I can't wait, amore mio [my love]," he growled, and without warning, his hand slid between my legs.
I jolted.
"Don't-!"
Too late.
One thick finger pushed inside me, hard. I sobbed, my back bowing off the bed, but he only chuckled, working me open with slow, cruel, torturous strokes.
"Devil."
He chuckled, low and wicked. "You keep saying that."
His fingers slid lower, through my slick, and my breath hitched.
"Yet here you are," he murmured, "dripping for the devil."
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"He came for a debt. Instead, he took a bride."
Alina Moretti lost everything in one night-her fiancé, her fortune, her future. Desperate to secure her inheritance, she needs a fake fiancé.
When she approaches Milan's most dangerous club, hoping to find a willing stranger, she instead finds herself kidnapped by the devil himself.
Valentino Romano, popularly known as The Devil of Milan, is the ruthless heir to Italy's most feared mafia empire.
Two years ago, Alina's father borrowed from him, promising a repayment that never came.
Now, Val is back, and he's not interested in money.
He wants her.
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Chapter: 160. Enemies Within II~Alina’s POV~I was still in shock from every ugly revelation that came out of Rocco’s mouth.How could he betray us like this after everything we shared? After every bond, every meal, every moment he stood inside our home like family.All these years he watched me cry. He watched me live in misery.A tear rolled down my cheek before I could stop it.He would comfort me and reassure me that things would be better soon, meanwhile he was the one behind it all. He was the enemy hiding in the dark, throwing arrows into my life and pretending to shield me from them.How must Val be feeling right now? Aside from me, he trusted Rocco the most with his life, with his empire, with everything. How painful must it be to discover that the man you called fratello (brother) had been feeding you poison for three years?No. This is wickedness.More tears streamed down my face, but I wiped them quickly before Nikita could see and taunt me.I will not let her have the last laugh. Never.Rocco was st
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Chapter: 159. Enemies Within IValentino’s POVMy hand shot forward before I could stop myself. I grabbed the collar of Rocco’s shirt and fisted it tight, the fabric bunching under my fingers as I yanked him forward until our faces were inches apart.“Perché (why)?” I growled, my voice low but shaking, my knuckles white with rage.“Why would you throw away everything we had all these years?”He did not flinch.That was what broke something in me.He stood there, calm, steady, looking at me like I was nothing more than another obstacle in his way, like he had not just driven a knife straight through my back and twisted it slowly.“What could she have promised you,” I demanded, my grip tightening, “what could Bianca have offered that made you throw away loyalty, blood, trust?”Still nothing.Not a word. Not even a blink.The silence lit my fury on fire.My fist flew into his face with a brutal crack. I felt bone shift under my knuckles as the punch landed. Rocco staggered back, blood bursting from his nose and splitt
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Chapter: 158. Perché~Valentino’s POV~ Alina opened her mouth to speak, but I lifted my hand slightly, signaling her to stop. I could not afford her saying anything that might put her under stress. I could not afford anything that could harm our child right now, not ever. I stepped away from her and moved closer to Bianca, my boots sinking lightly into the cold ground as I closed the distance between us. I stared straight into her eyes. She was different now. The woman standing before me was no longer the Bianca I once knew. Her beauty was still there, sharp and dangerous, but it was twisted by pain, by hatred, by something dark that had settled deep inside her soul over time. Her eyes were hollow, burning with vengeance, like someone who had died once and come back wrong. My gaze slowly traveled down to her throat. There it was. The faint scar circling her neck. The mark of execution. The place where her life was supposed to have ended. A slow smile curved my lips. “Before we b
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Chapter: 157. Vengeful Ghost~Valentino’s POV~No… this cannot be real.Bianca was dead. I killed her three years ago.I gave the order myself. I watched from a distance as my men carried out her execution. I saw her body wrapped, sealed, and driven away to be disposed of.I still remembered the smell of blood in the air that night like it was just yesterday.So how was she standing here now, breathing, laughing, looking at me like death had never touched her?My eyes moved slowly over the Bloodhounds surrounding her, their stance tight, disciplined, and dangerous.The reality hit me hard.Turns out she was the mastermind behind them.And yes, the timing was perfect.The Bloodhounds appeared only months after her execution. At the time, I thought it was a coincidence. I thought it was some new syndicate trying to rise in Italy.Turns out I was wrong.It was her, Bianca.She survived, disappeared, built an army in the shadows, and came back for revenge.No wonder my business had been bleeding these past two years.
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Chapter: 156. Return Of The Dead~Alina’s POV~The words hung in the cold night air, heavy and sharp, slicing through the tension like a blade.Valentino froze.“Che… cosa?” he whispered, his voice barely audible at first, then rising, trembling with a mix of disbelief and panic.“What… what did you just say?”I felt frozen as Valentino suddenly stopped dragging me. My hands trembled slightly, my breath catching in the icy air.He stared down at me in confusion.“Is that true?” he asked, trembling.I didn’t answer.Instead, I turned to Nana, my eyes wide with disappointment.My fingers clenched the fabric of my coat, knuckles whitening.“Why would you say that? You told me to keep it a secret. I’ve been careful… I have stayed hidden just like you instructed, but at the end of it all, you ruined all my efforts.”“I’m sorry, child. But I can’t just watch and let him kill my family. Forgive me.”Val studied me silently, his jaw tight, his hands twitching like he wanted to do more than just hold me.His nostrils flared s
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Chapter: 155. A Husband’s Wrath~Alina’s POV~Tears streamed down my face as my chest tightened painfully.“Please, Val,” I begged, my voice breaking. “Just leave. I can’t stay in that castle anymore. I finally have peace here.”His eyes darkened. “You’re pushing me away again.”“Don’t you want me to be happy?” I asked, my voice barely holding together.“Of course I do.”“Then go,” I whispered. “Please.”“I will not go,” Valentino said, his voice low and firm. “I’m taking you away from here.”“I said I’m not going,” I cried, shaking my head wildly.“Leave me alone. Please, leave me alone. I’m not going.”His jaw tightened, his eyes turning dark and cold.“Fine. If you won’t come with ease,” he said slowly, “then I’ll make you leave by force.”My heart skipped in terror. “What are you saying?”He didn’t answer me. He turned slightly and spoke to his men.“Boys, take him.”Before I could even move, two wolf guards lunged forward and grabbed Julius.He cried out in shock as they dragged him roughly from his spot, his f
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One Night Stand With My Cocky Boss
One Night. One Mistake. One Deal That Changes Everything.
Sienna thought her four-year anniversary dinner would end with a ring, not a breakup. Shattered and drowning in heartbreak, one reckless night leads her into the arms of a sinfully attractive stranger. But when morning comes, reality hits hard, and she flees without a trace.
Back home, her life is anything but stable. A wicked adoptive mother, a spiteful sister, and looming medical bills for the only father figure she’s ever known weigh heavily on her shoulders.
Just when she thinks things can’t get worse, she meets her new boss at Weston Corp—Lucas Jones. The same tattooed stranger from that unforgettable night.
Lucas, bruised by her disappearance, wastes no time making her squirm. Then he offers a shocking deal: pretend to be his fiancée for six months and he will pay off her father’s hospital bills in full.
Now Sienna must survive working under the gaze of her arrogant, dangerously charming boss while keeping their past, and their growing chemistry, a secret. But enemies lurk in the shadows, and secrets from the past begin to unravel.
What will happen when Sienna discovers that her tangled fate with Lucas isn’t a coincidence but destiny?
A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance filled with secrets, revenge, and a love that might just rewrite the past.
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Chapter: 102: Epilogue ~Sienna~The breeze in Bellmore carried a sense of renewal, a symbol of survival after the storm. Lucas had arranged a Thanksgiving ceremony in the grand hall of Weston Corp to celebrate life, family, and the company’s resilience. Everyone was present—his mother Angelina, his sister Lexa, the board of directors, my dad, Hannah, Derrick, and all members of Weston.It was a full-circle moment.Lucas stood at the podium, his voice steady and filled with gratitude.“Today, we’re not just giving thanks for Weston’s survival, but for the people who make it what it is. This company has weathered unimaginable storms, but through faith, perseverance, and love, we are standing here stronger than ever. I thank God for this moment and for the extraordinary people who made it possible.”As the applause echoed, Lucas stepped down, his gaze locking with mine. My heart raced when he took my hand, guiding me to the center of the room.He spoke again, his voice now softer but just as firm.“And there’
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Chapter: 101. Final War III ~Sienna~ I turned slowly, my heart pounding in my chest. There he was, standing just yards away, his gun still raised, his expression unreadable. His men fanned out behind him, a wall of black suits and cold stares. Lucas immediately stepped in front of me, shielding me with his body. The rigid set of his shoulders told me he was ready to fight to the death if it came to that. “Stay behind me,” Lucas murmured, his voice low and protective. “Lincoln...” I whispered, my voice trembling as I tried to steady my emotions. Lincoln’s eyes narrowed as he took in the scene—the cars, the people, Irena's dead body. His gaze lingered on me for a moment before flicking to Lucas. “You just don’t know when to give up, do you, Jones?” Lincoln said, his lips curling into a bitter smirk. “First, you barge into my mansion, and now you think you can just walk out of here with my sister? Bold of you.” “She’s not your property, Lincoln,” Lucas shot back, his voice steady but full of rage.
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Chapter: 100. Final War II [ Next Day— Washington DC]~Sienna~I sat by the window, staring at the sunrise with Madi curled up on my lap, her small arms draped lazily over my waist. I absently rubbed my stomach, my thoughts consumed by Lucas. It had been over a week since I was torn from Bellmore, from him, and every day felt heavier than the last."I hope you’re okay, Lucas," I whispered under my breath, my gaze shifting to my growing belly. I smiled faintly, running my fingers over the slight curve. How happy you’ll be to know I carry your child.The thought brought a glimmer of joy despite everything. According to the scan I did shortly after arriving in Washington, I was three months along. The small swell of my stomach was starting to become visible. I couldn’t help but wonder how Lucas would react—his joy, his smile, the protective way he’d hold me.I glanced at Madi, her ginger hair soft under my touch, but the weight of my worries pulled me back to reality. I had made arrangements be
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Chapter: 99. Final War I ~Lincoln~Lucas had just left, but the tension he brought with him still clung to the air like a storm that refused to pass. His rage was palpable, and it left a heavy tension in the room.I sat down heavily in my chair, pouring myself another drink, the amber liquid catching the dim light of the room. I swirled it in the glass, thinking about the fire in his eyes, the determination in his voice.He loved her. That much was clear. And she loved him.But I can’t let them be together.Not after what the Jones family did to ours.I tipped back the glass, letting the whiskey burn its way down my throat, but it didn’t drown the guilt clawing at my insides. I hate that I have to do this—tear her away from the man she loves, the father of her unborn child.But I have to.I have no choice.I hate that I’m the villain in her story, the one forcing her into a life she didn’t ask for.Yet I would rather be the villain than watch her suffer the same fate as our parents. She’s in Washington now,
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Chapter: 98. The Message ~Lucas~“You’re delusional, you can't break us apart," I growled, shaking my head.“You think you’re protecting her, but you’re just using her to justify your own hatred. Sienna deserves better than this.”Lincoln’s eyes glinted dangerously as he stepped forward, the guards around us tensing.“I’ll give you credit for your dedication, Lucas. But love isn’t enough. Not when it comes to my sister.”“She’s not just your sister!” I shot back. “She’s the woman I love, and I’ll fight for her no matter what. You don’t get to decide who she’s with.”“And I’ll fight to make sure she’s not with you,” Lincoln snapped, his composure finally cracking. He tossed the cigar onto the floor and crushed it beneath his heel. I took another step forward, my chest heaving with anger. The tension between us was thick, the air crackling with unspoken threats. “If you don’t hand her over right now, you’ll regret my next action.”Lincoln laughed, the sound sharp and condescending. “Seriously? We both know y
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Chapter: 97. The Visit ~Lucas~It had been over a week since I last heard Sienna’s voice.A week of restless nights, unanswered questions, and a gnawing emptiness that refused to leave me. I’d looked for her everywhere—called every contact I could think of, chased down every lead—but nothing. It was as if she had vanished off the face of the earth.Derrick stood beside me, flipping through the agenda for the meeting we had arranged with several potential investors. Weston was bleeding, and if I didn’t secure their confidence, the company would collapse within weeks.“You need to focus,” Derrick said, his voice firm but not unkind. “I know your mind’s elsewhere, but this meeting is critical. If we lose more investors, Weston’s done for.”I rubbed the back of my neck, trying to push my thoughts of Sienna to the back of my mind. She would want me to keep fighting—for the company, for everything my family built.The meeting itself was a blur of presentations, numbers, and strategic promises. Derrick took the l
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