Chapter: Chapter 33 – Blurred LinesThe charity event had ended, but its effects lingered.Liliya sat in the backseat of the car, her hands resting on her lap as she stared out of the window. The city lights blurred past, but her mind was elsewhere.Dice sat beside her, relaxed as if nothing had happened.But something had happened.She had played her role perfectly. She had smiled, laughed, leaned into him.Yet, what unsettled her was that she hadn’t felt like she was acting.Henri’s reaction had given her satisfaction, yes. But the warmth that had curled in her stomach whenever Dice had whispered in her ear or held her a little too close…That had nothing to do with revenge.She stole a glance at Dice, trying to read his expression.He caught her staring and smirked. “Miss me already, wife?”Liliya rolled her eyes, turning away. “I was just wondering how long you planned to keep up this little act.”Dice’s smirk deepened. “As long as it takes.”There was something in his voice that made her heart stutter.“As long as
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Chapter: Chapter 32 – A Dangerous GameThe next morning, Liliya regretted her decision.Dice’s words from the last night echoed in her mind."Make him jealous."It had seemed like a simple plan, but now that the sun was up and reality had set in, she realized how dangerous this game truly was.She knew Dice wasn’t doing this out of kindness. He wanted something.But so did she.If she had to play the role of the loving wife to get her revenge, then so be it.Still, as she walked down the grand staircase into the dining hall, she felt an unusual nervousness settle in her stomach.Dice was already seated at the head of the table, sipping his morning coffee as if he hadn’t just proposed a twisted game of deception the last night.His eyes flickered to her, assessing. “You’re late.”Liliya arched a brow. “I didn’t know we had a schedule.”Dice smirked. “We do now.”He gestured to the seat beside him. The one she usually avoided.Liliya hesitated but forced herself to move forward, ignoring the way her pulse quickened.She sat
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Chapter: Chapter 31 – An Unspoken TruthLiliya tossed and turned in her bed, her mind a storm of thoughts. No matter how much she tried to focus on her revenge, Dice’s words kept replaying in her head."Why are you not fighting to leave this marriage again?"She had answered without hesitation. But now, alone in the dark, she questioned herself.With a frustrated sigh, she sat up. Sleep was impossible.She grabbed a silk robe from the chair and wrapped it around herself before stepping out of her room. The mansion was quiet, except for the faint ticking of a grandfather clock in the hallway.As she walked past Dice’s study, she noticed the faint glow of light coming from under the door.He was still awake.Liliya hesitated. She could just ignore it and go to the kitchen for a glass of water.But before she could take another step, the door opened.Dice stood in the doorway, his sharp eyes locking onto her instantly.Liliya’s breath hitched. He wasn’t wearing his usual suit—just a simple black shirt and sweatpants. His hair
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Chapter: Chapter 30 – Dangerous TemptationsLiliya’s pulse pounded in her ears as Henri’s smirk deepened. The air between them was thick with unspoken words, a dangerous dance of power and control.Dice remained still beside her, his expression unreadable, but Liliya could feel the tension radiating from him. His grip on her waist tightened ever so slightly, a silent warning that he wasn’t amused by Henri’s presence.Henri’s words lingered in the air."Does he know the truth?"Liliya forced herself to stay composed. She couldn’t let Henri get under her skin—not here, not in front of so many people.Dice’s voice was low and sharp. “If you have something to say, Henri, say it.”Henri chuckled, swirling the champagne in his glass. “Oh, it’s nothing too serious,” he mused. “Just a little something Liliya and I shared in the past.” His gaze flickered to her, full of taunting amusement. “Isn’t that right, darling?”Liliya’s fingers curled into fists.She wanted to slap that smug look off his face.Dice’s jaw clenched, his body shifti
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Chapter: Chapter 29 – A Game of ControlLiliya sat in the grand dining room the next morning, stirring her untouched coffee. The sunlight streaming through the large windows did nothing to warm the cold feeling inside her. Her restless night had left her exhausted, but it wasn’t just the nightmares that haunted her—it was Dice.The way he looked at her last night.The way he had leaned in too close.The way her body had betrayed her, reacting to his touch when it shouldn’t have.She clenched the spoon in her hand.She was here for revenge.Not to get lost in Dice’s twisted games.Across the table, Dice sat silently, flipping through the morning newspaper. He looked completely at ease as if the tension between them didn’t exist.Liliya hated that.How was it so easy for him to act like nothing had happened?Finally, he spoke without looking up.“You’re not eating.”Liliya stiffened.She hadn’t expected him to notice.“I’m not hungry.”Dice smirked, setting the newspaper down.“Strange. You seemed hungry last night.”Liliya’s
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Chapter: Chapter 28 – A Dangerous ObsessionLiliya sat in her bedroom, staring at the night sky through the large window. The conversation with Nessa still echoed in her mind."Henri will come for you."A chill ran down her spine.She hated him.She despised him.But she knew Henri well enough to understand that when he wanted something—he wouldn’t stop until he got it.Her fingers curled into fists.Not this time.Not ever again.She wouldn’t let him ruin her life a second time.A knock on the door broke her thoughts.Before she could respond, the door swung open.Dice stepped inside.His presence filled the room instantly, dark and commanding.Liliya’s heart skipped a beat.She hadn’t seen him since Nessa left earlier.Now, he stood in front of her, watching her with those piercing eyes.His shirt was slightly unbuttoned, revealing the firm muscles of his chest. His sleeves were still rolled up, showing his strong forearms.He looked dangerous.But also—Irresistible.Liliya swallowed hard, pushing that thought away.Dice exh
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Chapter: Chapter 68Rosalie's POVMy breath hitched as I reread Maverick’s message, my fingers trembling around my phone.Maverick: I didn’t get to finish, but you need to know—Maya, Cameron's ex-girlfriend was your sister who died many years ago.The words blurred before my eyes.Sister.No.It wasn’t possible.Maya had been Cameron’s ex who died, and we never know what killed my sister as well so this is it. But Maverick was telling me that Cameron's ex was my sister? That my own blood had been tied to Cameron in a way I had never imagined?The restroom around me felt too small, too suffocating. My chest tightened as my mind struggled to process this truth."Rosalie?"Cameron’s voice dragged me back, his breath warm against my skin. I had forgotten he was still there, still caging me against the wall. His piercing eyes studied me, his smirk now replaced by something unreadable.I clenched my phone in my fist, rage bubbling beneath my skin like lava."You knew," I whispered, my voice dangerously low.Ca
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Chapter: Chapter 67Rosalie's POV Maverick and I were still deep in conversation, though I was beginning to grow irritated with how much he was dragging things out. His dramatics were getting on my nerves, and I nearly told him to drop the act and stick to the plan. We were supposed to be pretending, nothing more. But what he was saying now… I couldn’t ignore it. "I’d like to tell you about Cameron,” Maverick said, his voice low, almost secretive. “I know you’d want to know, so you should know. Cameron’s entire family is just as evil as he is.” That made me pause. Slowly, my gaze shifted toward Cameron’s seat—not directly, of course. I wanted to be discreet, to see his expression without making it obvious. This was just the beginning. I would make him regret everything, not just by making him jealous. No, that was too simple. Olivia deserved her share of revenge, too. She would taste the bitterness of betrayal, just as I had. But before I could catch a glimpse of Cameron’s reaction, I realized he
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Chapter: Chapter 66The restaurant was filled with the soft hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, and the quiet laughter of the wealthy patrons who occupied its candle-lit tables. But for the four people caught in an invisible battle of emotions, the rest of the world faded into a blur.Rosalie sat across from Maverick, a practiced smile on her lips as she took a slow sip of wine. She could feel Cameron’s eyes on her, burning with something unreadable—something that wasn’t quite anger but was far from indifference.Good.She wanted him to feel what she had felt. The sting of betrayal, the suffocating weight of heartbreak. If seeing her with Maverick made him suffer, then it was working.Besides Cameron, Olivia was doing her best to pull his attention back to her, leaning in closer, her perfectly manicured fingers brushing against his sleeve. She laughed at something he hadn’t even said, tossing her hair in a way that screamed look at me.But Cameron wasn’t looking at her.His dark eyes stayed loc
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Chapter: Chapter 65Rosalie’s POVI stood frozen, Maverick’s words echoing in my head. If you want to get back at Cameron, let’s do it together.Slowly, I turned to face him. His usual smirk was gone, replaced by something darker—something that told me he meant every word."You hate him that much?" I asked, narrowing my eyes.Maverick crossed his arms, tilting his head slightly. "More than you can imagine," he said, his voice laced with bitterness.I didn’t trust him—not one bit. But if there was one thing I knew, it was that an enemy of Cameron’s could be a useful ally.I walked back toward him, arms crossed. "And why should I believe you? You were his friend.""Were," he emphasized. "Not anymore. Cameron ruined something important to me, just like he ruined you. And I think it’s time he gets what’s coming to him."I studied him, trying to figure out if he was playing some twisted game. His dark eyes held no deception, only a burning hatred that nearly mirrored my own."What did he do to you?" I asked.
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Chapter: Chapter 64Rosalie's POV I was walking down the street, aimlessly heading to who knows where since leaving Cameron's house. What broke my heart the most was that Cameron didn’t even try to stop me from going. It hurt to know that he had gotten what he wanted and now had the space to be with his lover, just as he desired.His words, his promises, and his affection made me believe he loved me just as I loved him, but it turns out they were all lies. I can't stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks at the thought of it, and I have no idea how I'm going to move on from this."It hurts so much; my heart aches," I mumbled through my sobs, realizing that it all began with the contract between us. I should have followed the rules and not allowed myself to fall in love with him, which led to this heartbreak.Now, I find myself regretting my decision, but it's too late to turn back the clock. If only I could.Even though I'm crying and feeling sad, contemplating how I'm going to move on, I'm also thi
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Chapter: Chapter 63Athena's POV I was taken aback when Carter didn’t push me away; instead, he deepened the kiss, and I couldn’t help but smile against his lips. As I kissed him earlier, but I immediately got back into my senses—I realized I wouldn’t have any excuse for this kiss, and the thought of Carter pulling away in anger filled me with embarrassment. Just as I was about to pull away, he deepened the kiss again and pulled me even closer.I thought he was in a rush to see Gabriella, but I guess I was wrong. I’m glad I managed to stop him this time, and my heart raced in my chest as the kiss intensified with every passing second. Although I had no idea what was going through his mind to make him kiss me so passionately, I didn’t care about the potential regret. I just wanted to savor this moment, knowing I might not get another chance like it.Carter's hand slipped behind my neck as he pulled me closer, and I began to realize that this kiss was fueled by his frustration and anger. I knew that onc
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Chapter: Chapter 15"But you will be.""Why?""Because you're mine now.""I'm not yours.""Yet." He turned and walked away, leaving me alone with the rose.---That night, I found the rose on my nightstand. A note lay beside it:"You're not like the others.—F"I crumpled the paper, but the rose stayed.---The next day, Ferraro didn’t speak to me. He barely looked at me."What’s wrong?" I asked at dinner, breaking the silence."Nothing." He stared at his plate."Don’t lie to me.""I’m not." He sighed. "I’m just… waiting.""Waiting for what?""For you to admit it.""Admit what?""That you’re not bored anymore."I rolled my eyes. "I’m bored out of my mind.""Liar." He leaned forward, his eyes glinting. "You’re curious. About me. About why I’m not letting you go.""You’re not letting me go because you’re a control freak.""True." He leaned back. "But that’s not all.""What else?""You’ll figure it out.""I don’t want to.""Too late." He stood, tossing his napkin on the table. "You already do."---Days pas
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Chapter: Chapter 14---“You’re quiet today,” Ferraro said, his voice low and smooth as he leaned against the kitchen counter. I stood at the sink, scrubbing a plate harder than necessary.“I’m just tired,” I lied.He chuckled. “Tired of me already?”I didn’t look up. “I’m tired of being trapped here.”“You’re not trapped, Molly. You’re… guesting here.” His smirk echoed in his tone.“Same difference.”The water ran louder as I rinsed the plate. Ferraro moved closer, his shadow falling over me.“You’re not even trying to escape anymore,” he said, sounding almost… disappointed.“Why bother?” I muttered. “You’d catch me anyway.”“True.” He paused. “But I’d enjoy the chase.”I rolled my eyes, drying my hands. “You’re sick.”“Maybe.” He stepped closer, his breath brushing my ear. “But you’re not bored.”I froze. “What?”“You’re not bored,” he repeated, his voice softer. “You’re just… waiting.”“Waiting for what?”“For me to slip up.” His fingers grazed my wrist, sending a shiver down my spine. “For a chance t
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Chapter: Chapter 13CHLOE’S POVThe moment I stepped into the house, a heavy weight pressed down on my chest. My whole body ached, my face stung from the bruises, but none of that compared to the guilt twisting inside me.I had done it.I had given Molly to Ferraro.I told myself it was the only way—that she had to pay my debts, that it was either her or me. But standing there, my hands shaking, I knew the truth. There was no excuse for what I had done.And now, I had to face him.My father stood in the middle of the living room. His sharp eyes locked onto me the second I walked in. His face hardened as he took in my bruises, his jaw clenching like he was holding back his anger.“Chloe.” His voice was cold, demanding. “Where is Molly?”My stomach dropped. My mouth opened, but no words came out. I wasn’t ready for this.His eyes narrowed. “Answer me.”I swallowed, my throat dry. “She’s… she’s not coming home.”His hands clenched into fists. “What do you mean she’s not coming home? You left home with her s
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Chapter: Chapter 12MOLLY’S POVThe room still felt tense as I walked out, leaving Jaxon behind, furious. My heart was racing, but I kept my face calm and my steps steady. I wouldn’t let him see that his reaction had affected me.As I went down the grand staircase, the smell of coffee and warm food filled the air. My stomach tightened—I hadn’t realized how hungry I was. But I wasn’t about to sit down and eat like everything was normal. Because nothing about this situation was normal.The dining room was just as fancy as the rest of the house—a long wooden table, expensive plates, and a chandelier hanging above, giving the room a golden glow. At the head of the table sat Ferraro, sipping his black coffee like he had all the time in the world.He looked up when I walked in, smirking. “Did you sleep well?”I sat across from him and crossed my arms. “Like a prisoner,” I said flatly.Ferraro chuckled. “You’re not a prisoner, Molly. You’re a guest.”“Guests can leave whenever they want.”His smirk grew. “Can t
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Chapter: Chapter 11MOLLY'S POVThe air inside Ferraro’s mansion was thick with tension, an invisible weight pressing down on me. The dim lighting cast long shadows against the walls, making the place feel more like a prison than a home. My mind was racing, trying to find an escape, but I knew better than to act impulsively. Ferraro wasn’t a man to be underestimated.He watched me with that same infuriating smirk like he knew exactly what I was thinking. "Come," he said, turning his back to me as he walked toward the grand staircase.I stayed rooted to the spot. "I’m not some pet you can order around."He stopped mid-step, exhaling a quiet laugh before turning back to me. "No, you’re not," he admitted. "But you are in my house. Which means, like it or not, you’ll follow my rules."I clenched my fists, glaring at him. "And if I don’t?"Ferraro’s eyes darkened, and in a blink, he was in front of me. He didn’t touch me, but his presence alone was overwhelming. "Then I’ll have to remind you why it’s in your
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Chapter: Chapter 10MOLLY'S POVThe moment Lincoln’s words left his lips, the room felt like it had gotten smaller. His presence was suffocating, but I forced myself to stand tall, refusing to let my fear show."What do I have to offer?" I repeated, my voice sharp. "Nothing. You took me. That’s on you."Lincoln let out a low chuckle, shaking his head. "Oh, you misunderstand, sweetheart." He took a step closer, his sharp eyes never leaving mine. "You owe me. And in my world, debts get paid. One way or another."A shiver crawled down my spine, but I didn’t let it show.Ferraro tightened his grip on my wrist, pulling me slightly behind him as if staking his claim. "She’s coming with me," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "I’ll handle her."Lincoln arched a brow, clearly entertained. "Oh? And since when do you make those decisions, Ferraro?" His gaze flickered to me before returning to him. "She was supposed to be mine."Ferraro smirked, his fingers pressing slightly harder against my skin. "Le
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