CUTTING THE CORD: my ex-husband regret
Emily Carter has finally broken free from the suffocating grasp of her billionaire ex-husband, Daniel Blackwood. Rebuilding her life from the ground up, Emily now runs a thriving tech startup in New York City, determined to succeed on her own terms. But as she starts to enjoy her newfound independence, Daniel's shadow looms large.
Despite his charm and charisma, Daniel is a master manipulator, and he’s not ready to let Emily go. When his empire begins to crumble, he reemerges with a dangerous plan to reclaim his lost power—and Emily's heart. As Daniel's schemes grow more sinister, Emily finds herself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and dangerous power plays.
With the support of her loyal best friend, Sam Brooks, and a rival entrepreneur who might just be more than he seems, Emily faces off against the man who once had everything under control. As secrets unravel and hidden agendas come to light, Emily must navigate a world where every ally could be a foe and every choice could lead to disaster.
In a high-stakes battle of wits and will, Emily must decide whether to cut the cord entirely or find a way to reclaim her freedom and her future.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 117:Caught In The TrapThe blaring alarms were deafening, piercing through the walls as the heavy metal doors around me slammed shut with finality. I had seconds to make my escape, but every route was blocked, leaving only a narrow path through the shadows—a corridor that seemed as if it led deeper into the building. The sound of footsteps echoed from behind, rapid and closing in. Dominic’s cold laughter lingered in my mind, a dark reminder of the trap they’d set for me. I couldn’t afford to falter now. The adrenaline kicked in, fueling every step as I darted forward, the stale, oppressive air thickening as I moved deeper down the corridor. Shadows stretched across the walls, twisting and turning as I dashed through. I tried to suppress the gnawing fear in my chest. They had to be onto me; they had seen through my facade. Every turn seemed designed to mislead, winding me farther from the safety of the exit, and just as I thought I’d reached a dead end, I saw it—a door left ajar, the faintest line of light
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-08
Chapter: Chapter 116:A Dangerous GameThe message on my phone burned into my mind, a chilling reminder of the choice I faced. I knew what I had to do. My resolve was steeled, but it wasn’t going to be enough to just oppose them. If I wanted to take them down, I would need to move cautiously and deceive them just as they’d been deceiving me all along.The idea made my skin crawl, but if playing their game was the only way to gather the evidence I needed, then so be it. I would pretend to join their twisted world, all the while gathering the ammunition to tear it apart from within.The high-profile gala buzzed with energy and power. The room was filled with the city’s elite, influential figures who kept the wheels of wealth and influence turning. The conspiracy had chosen well; events like this one allowed them to hide in plain sight, moving like shadows among those who thought they ruled the world. I could feel the weight of their eyes on me as I entered, a calculated smile on my face as I mingled, feigning interest in idl
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-05
Chapter: Chapter115:The Tempting offerI sat in the quiet darkness of my apartment, Natalie’s words still ringing in my ears. The silence felt oppressive, a stark contrast to the storm raging within me. Her offer had lingered long after the call ended, haunting me with its twisted logic. Join the conspiracy. Work from the inside. Gain the power to actually make a difference. For someone like Natalie, it was simple, practical—a means to an end, detached from any trace of morality.For me, though, it was so much more complicated. I knew the devastation this organization was capable of, the ways it thrived on manipulation, fear, and outright destruction. The idea of joining them felt like betraying everything I’d fought to protect, every value that had brought me here. But as I leaned back, a darker thought crept in, one I couldn’t quite shake: What if Natalie was right? What if I was going about this all wrong? From the outside, I was just one person fighting a behemoth with endless resources. Maybe… maybe I could use those
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 114: Betrayal At The TopI sat alone, turning the keycard over in my hands, the symbol etched into its surface now seared into my mind. Natalie—my sister, the person I’d trusted above all others—was the leader of the very conspiracy I’d dedicated my life to bringing down. Each realization tightened the ache in my chest, transforming disbelief into seething anger.How many times had she looked me in the eye, calmly listening to my theories, my fears? How many times had she feigned support, all while orchestrating everything from behind the scenes? I squeezed the keycard, its sharp edges pressing into my palm, grounding me in the raw pain of betrayal.As I replayed every interaction, every seemingly innocent gesture, a new layer of betrayal settled over me. It felt like Natalie had taken my life, turned it inside out, and reassembled it for her own twisted purposes. The depth of it left me breathless, a dizzying realization of just how profoundly I’d been deceived.I took a steadying breath, trying to find clar
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 113:unmasking the LeaderThe explosion echoed in my ears as I stumbled, forcing my mind to regain focus amid the chaos. Dust hung in the air, coating every surface, but it was the shadow standing at the edge of the dimly lit room that caught my attention.She stepped forward, her face emerging from the shadows, and my heart twisted.“Natalie?” I whispered, disbelief tightening my throat.My sister’s gaze met mine with an unsettling calm, the cold, unyielding look of someone who’d made peace with betrayal long ago. “Hello, Emily,” she replied, her voice smooth, detached, and entirely too confident. “I knew you’d get this far eventually. You’ve always been tenacious. Just… misguided.”I stared at her, a thousand memories and emotions surging through me at once. “Misguided?” I demanded, the hurt and anger in my voice sounding foreign even to my own ears. “How could you do this, Natalie? You’re my sister. Family.”She tilted her head, a faint smirk touching her lips. “You still think family is sacred?” Her laugh
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-01
Chapter: Chapter 112: The Secret LeaderThe darkness pressed down around us like a suffocating weight. The only light came from the faint glow of the emergency exit sign, casting eerie shadows across the room. My pulse hammered in my ears as Claire cursed under her breath and Ethan flicked his flashlight on, illuminating Lucas’s pale face. “They’ve locked us out,” Claire whispered. “The system’s down. They knew we were here.”“Of course they did.” I muttered, more to myself than anyone else. It was their game—we were just pawns on a board they controlled from the start. Ethan stepped closer, his sharp blue eyes scanning the hallway beyond the door. “We need to move. Now.”“Wait,” I said, turning to Lucas. “Before we go any further, I need more answers. If I’m going to take down this leader, I need to know where to start.”Lucas swallowed, his gaze flickering to the darkened screens, frustration etched into every line on his face. He looked like a man who’d spent years trapped in the shadows, only to find himself running
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-10-29
THE LUNA’S ASCENSION
In the shadowy depths of Silverclaw, a secluded town steeped in ancient werewolf lore, Seraphina Nightshade stands poised to inherit her destiny as the next Luna. At 24, Seraphina is the heir to a powerful pack, bound by tradition and prophecy. But as she trains for her ascension, she is haunted by visions that hint at a fate more complex and perilous than she ever imagined.
When Draven Thorn, the ruthless Alpha of the rival Blackwood pack, launches a series of attacks designed to destabilize Silverclaw, Seraphina finds herself caught in a web of betrayal and danger. Draven's ambitions threaten not only her pack but the delicate balance of power in the region. As tensions escalate, Seraphina uncovers disturbing truths about her lineage and the prophecy that governs her life.
With her closest allies by her side and her own powers awakening, Seraphina must navigate a treacherous path filled with hidden enemies, ancient curses, and shocking revelations. As she delves deeper into the prophecy, she discovers that the true threat may lie not in the rival pack but in a dark force lurking in the shadows.
In The Luna’s Ascension alliances are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the fate of Silverclaw hangs in the balance. Will Seraphina embrace her destiny and rise to the challenge, or will the weight of the prophecy and the schemes of her enemies lead to the pack’s downfall?
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 105: The Lost ArtifactThe wind had picked up, swirling around us as if whispering secrets I wasn’t yet ready to hear. The revelation from the encrypted messages left us all on edge. It felt as though every move we’d made had been somehow foreseen by the Keepers of the Balance, our actions almost preordained. After our ominous discovery, Elena, Mason, and I gathered to pour over every piece of information we had, hoping to glean something we might’ve overlooked. But the more we dug, the clearer it became that we were missing something vital. A hidden piece of history, a key that could turn this game of power in our favor.That was when Elena spoke the word, almost too softly, as if invoking it was enough to summon it to life. "The Obsidian Tear."A silence fell over us. The Obsidian Tear—a relic from the ancient world, rumored to be an artifact of profound power and dark magic. Legends held that it was forged in the heart of a dying star and that only those of pure strength and courage could wield its infl
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-09
Chapter: Chapter 104: The Betrayal’s ConsequencesThe eerie quiet that lingered after the attack weighed heavily on us, pressing down like a dense fog. Despite the urgency of the looming threat from the Keepers of the Balance, the wounds of past betrayals festered among us, deepening cracks in our unity. Trust was no longer a given; it was fragile and fractured, and each interaction seemed strained under its weight.It had only been hours since I’d disclosed the truth about Elder Rowan and the secret society hidden in Silverclaw’s shadows, yet that revelation had spread like wildfire among my allies. I watched the way people looked at one another, the suspicion lurking beneath their eyes. It was like a toxin leaching into our midst, silent and unrelenting.I called for a meeting at dawn, gathering my core allies. As we circled around, I could see the weight of our struggles etched on every face—Ethan’s tense posture, Mason’s sidelong glances, and even Elena’s furrowed brow. They all shared the same apprehension, the same nagging ques
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-08
Chapter: Chapter 103: The Secret SocietyThe Guardian’s warning echoed in my mind long after they’d disappeared into the shadows of the forest. Someone close to me—a connection I trusted—was linked to the darkness itself. The thought sent a chill through me, unraveling every certainty I’d clung to. I’d spent the night wrestling with these doubts, the weight of betrayal heavy on my chest, when a distant sound pulled me from my restless thoughts.Low, rhythmic chanting drifted through the air, growing louder with each passing moment. It was too structured, too deliberate to belong to the forest. I crept through the trees, each step taking me closer to the source of the sound. A faint glow pierced the darkness, and as I approached, I saw a group of hooded figures gathered in a clearing, their faces hidden beneath dark cloaks, their voices chanting in unison.A large stone altar stood at the center of the group, marked with symbols I’d never seen before. The air around it crackled with an energy that felt ancient, powerful, and
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-07
Chapter: Chapter 102: The Ancient GuardianI could still feel the weight of the message carved into the oak, haunting me as I made my way through the darkened forest. The cycle is broken, but the darkness remains. The words echoed in my mind, a chilling reminder that whatever we had faced before was merely the beginning. My instincts told me that someone—or something—was watching. The dense undergrowth tugged at my boots as I pushed deeper into the woods, following the trail left by our missing scouts. Their scents were faint, mixed with something else—something that smelled like ancient soil and damp stone, carrying an unsettling charge of power that pricked at my skin.Just when I thought I’d lost the trail completely, I heard it. A faint whispering, like the low hum of an ancient song carried on the wind. I stilled, my senses sharpening, every nerve on edge as I tracked the sound to its source.A figure emerged from the shadows, almost blending into the gnarled roots of an ancient tree. At first glance, they looked like pa
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 101: The Emergence of a New ThreatI took a deep breath, letting the chill of the night air wash over me as I watched the stars stretch across the dark sky. The words I’d heard by the river lingered, stirring something restless within me, but I told myself it was only the remnants of the long journey we’d just endured. After all, we’d won. The prophecy was fulfilled, and Silverclaw was free to rebuild without the shadow of destiny looming over us. But that small voice in the back of my mind wouldn’t be silenced, whispering that there was still more to come.Strange things had begun happening in Silverclaw. Small things, barely noticeable—until you paid attention. The forest had grown eerily quiet at night, with fewer animals stirring. Flickers of movement had started appearing at the edges of town, shadows darting between trees but never stepping into the light. People dismissed it as paranoia after so much recent turmoil, but I felt a growing unease. A sixth sense, a warning that something dark was lying just beyond o
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 100: The New Era The dust had finally settled, but the silence felt strange. After so much bloodshed and sacrifice, Silverclaw was peaceful again, yet the air hummed with a sense of change—a shift toward something I couldn’t yet define.I stood at the heart of our town, the place where Elias had given his life, sealing the rift with a sacrifice that would never be forgotten. He’d saved us all, ensuring that Silverclaw had a chance to rebuild, to thrive. But his absence weighed on my heart, a reminder that even victory came with a price.Around me, the remnants of our alliance gathered faces weary but filled with relief and quiet pride. Our journey had transformed each of us, revealing strengths and vulnerabilities none of us had known.My gaze drifted to my mother, Lydia, who stood a little apart from the rest, her face shadowed with her own grief. She’d nearly lost herself to the prophecy, too; it had bound our lives, twisted and tangled in ways that none of us could have predicted. And yet here we s
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-05
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