Novels by Sweetwrite

Marie sank into the plush couch, her exhaustion evident in her slumped posture.Her mother, Mrs. Levefre, settled into the armchair opposite her, a hint of curiosity in her voice."So, how was the dinner?"Marie closed her eyes, collecting her thoughts before responding."It was fine, Mom. Just a normal dinner conversation," she replied, deliberately downplaying the evening's events.Mrs. Levefre's eyes narrowed, sensing the omission."Just fine? That's all? You know I saw Xavier's car outside. He's still got feelings for you, Marie."Marie opened her eyes, a warning glance directed at her mother."Mom, please. Let's not rehash this again. I've made my feelings clear."Mrs. Levefre's expression softened, concern etched on her face."I just want what's best for you and your son, Marie. You deserve someone who can provide stability and security."Marie's gaze drifted to her son, engrossed in his toys."That's what I'm trying to give him, Mom – a better life. My work may not be ideal, bu

Marie walked towards her parents' porch, the warm glow of the evening lights spilling onto the pathway. She raised her hand to knock, but froze as the sound of a car horn pierced the evening air. It was Xavier, parked by the curb, his car's headlights illuminating the darkening street.Concern etched on her face, Marie turned back and strode towards Xavier's car. She bent down at the window, her hair falling in soft waves around her face."Did you need something?" she inquired, her voice tinged with a hint of worry.Xavier shook his head, a gentle smile playing on his lips. Marie's brow furrowed in confusion."I thought you did, by your horn," she reminded him, her tone laced with amusement.Xavier's gaze held Marie's, his eyes vulnerable as he confessed, "I wanted to say something, but I didn't know how you'd take it, so I decided not to try my luck."His voice was laced with sincerity, and Marie's heart skipped a beat at the genuine emotion.She meant everything to him, and he could

His eyes, a deep, piercing brown, seemed to hold a hint of reassessment, as if reevaluating the dynamics at play. The polite smile that followed was a calculated attempt to diffuse the tension, to redirect the conversation onto safer ground.Marie's slender figure leaned into the warmth of his chest, seeking comfort in the midst of uncertainty. The grand dining hall buzzed with hushed conversations and the soft clinking of fine china, yet the main dinner had not commenced. She couldn't help but wonder who they were waiting for.A pang of guilt stirred within her. She should be at home, enveloped in the warmth of her cozy apartment, cheering up her darling son and bonding with him over a homemade meal. Instead, she had reluctantly sent Tiana, violating the company's strict policy.As the silence stretched, Marie's gaze drifted upward, meeting his piercing eyes. "We don't want to keep you," she replied curtly, her voice barely above a whisper.He nodded graciously, his expression unread

Alejandro adjusted the sleek labels of his tailored suit, his slender fingers deftly smoothing out the fabric. His eyes flicked to the elegant clock on the wall, the soft tick-tock echoing through the opulent room. He tapped his foot impatiently, his polished black oxfords clicking against the marble floor.As he waited for Marie's arrival, his mind whirled with anticipation and strategy. He knew she would stop at nothing to evade him, to silence the secrets he held. No one knew about their tangled history, and Alejandro intended to keep it that way. This hidden advantage was his trump card, the key to unlocking the doors of Marie's exclusive world. She was a leading lady in the industry, a powerhouse of influence and sophistication.Alejandro stood poised, the mastermind behind the illustrious M and K company, his identity hidden from the world. This carefully crafted anonymity was his shield, allowing him to manipulate the strings from behind the scenes.His plan was to draw Marie

Chapter 6Waves of anger and frustration washed over Maria as she spoke to her father over the phone. "Dad, when did you become like this? How did you expect me to work with him?" she asked, trying to calm herself down, but her voice still trembled with emotion.Her father's response was dismissive and uncaring, his words dripping with condescension. "There's nothing I can do about it, daughter. Things have changed, and moreover, I think you should have moved past this. Five years already. You're supposed to have gotten over him." His tone was like a slap in the face, leaving Maria feeling stunned and hurt.Without warning, her father abruptly ended the call, leaving Maria seething with anger and resentment. She slammed her fist onto the table, making the objects on it rattle and shake. Her PA, Tiana, rushed into the room, concern etched on her face."Are you okay, ma?" Tiana demanded, eyeing Maria with a mixture of worry and curiosity. Maria's face was red, her eyes blazing with fury

Chapter 5"That's your ex-husband, right?" Xavier asked, his eyes narrowing slightly as he gazed at Maria.Maria nodded, her hands rubbing together in a nervous gesture. "Can we please not talk about him?" she asked, trying to brush off the uncomfortable moment.Xavier's eyes locked onto hers, his expression curious. "No problem If you want to avoid it, but I sense you're bursting to confront him for what he did to you," he said, his voice gentle but probing.Maria's lips trembled, her eyes flashing with a mix of emotions. "I really want to," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "But I've decided to accept that it's over. It was just a contract. There's nothing to hold onto."Her words trailed off, and she bit her lip, trying to contain the emotions that threatened to spill out. Xavier's gaze remained on hers, his eyes filled with empathy and understanding."It's okay then, you shouldn't hold onto it anymore. He didn't deserve you," Xavier said, his voice filled with convic