UGLY SCARS
“Where the hell is Victoria?!” Mrs. Langston’s scream echoed through the hall, her voice trembling with anger. Everyone looked as confused as she was—the bride at the altar wasn’t her daughter.
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Victoria Langston—powerful, ambitious, and determined to save her family’s legacy, even at the cost of marrying someone she didn’t love—billionaire Micheal Sterling, left everything behind.
She survived a fire accident, only to wake up with no memory of her past and a burning desire to escape from the life they claimed she once wanted.
Jake Blackwell, her fiercest rival who also turned out to be her savior, lost everything in the fire—his identity, his position as the CEO of the Sharks Luxury Hotels, and most importantly, his father’s trust—driving him to seek revenge against the Langstons.
In public, the two are sworn enemies, in a quest for power, and dominance over the other. But behind closed doors, their forbidden desires burn uncontrollably.
Shattered by the flames, consumed by revenge, and betrayed by every trusted ally—will they discover the truth before their pain destroys them?
Or will it be too late to heal their decaying scars?
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Chapter: POWER RECLAIMED. JAKE POV. I’d barely let Charles’ body heat fade from his chair when Audrina finally stood up. She’d been silent the whole time, perched at the far end of the boardroom table. Her hands were folded neatly on the glossy surface, back straight, posture perfect. But I saw through it. She wasn’t here. She felt distant. She cleared her throat, soft but deliberate, commanding just enough attention to shift every eye in the room her way. When she spoke, her voice was crisp, measured, every word sharp and professional as she spoke.“Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great honor that I formally welcome back the man who built Shark Hotels into a global luxury powerhouse. The man who set the gold standard across all our New York branches and beyond…”Her eyes flicked to mine.“…Jake Blackwell has officially resumed his position as General Manager for all Shark Hotel branches across New York City and all associated regions across the country.”She paused for a while, then she smiled. “Welcome b
Last Updated: 2025-04-13
Chapter: PLAYTIME IS OVER.JAKE POV. The second I stepped into the hotel lobby, everything froze. Conversations cut off mid-sentence. Phones slipped. A pen fell to the floor somewhere near the reception desk. Dozens of eyes snapped toward me, wide and startled—like they’d just seen a ghost.I didn’t stop walking. My steps were calm and measured. Silence stretched a few more seconds before I cleared my throat.“Is that how you welcome your general manager back?” I asked, voice sharp enough to slice through the tension in the air.Everyone scrambled to stand. “G-Good morning, sir!” they echoed, their voices shaky.I didn’t respond. A commotion at the far end of the reception desk caught my attention. A man, who seemed to be around his forties, stood with one of the receptionists, slamming his hand on her desk like he commanded the hotel.“No, I’m not taking this! That room’s always mine! Give it to me!” he shouted.“Please, sir,” the receptionist said, her voice steady. “Someone else already checked in earlier.
Last Updated: 2025-04-12
Chapter: MY RETURN. JAKE POV. That morning? I woke up with a whole new feeling. There was this weird feeling in my chest. Nerves? Maybe. But I also felt alive. I had a long hot shower, stepped out and picked my best suit—it was a navy-blue suit. I hadn’t worn it since the whole tragic incident. I slid into it, buttoning it up while staring at my reflection in my mirror. Then I heard a knock on my door. I grabbed my mask from the table and put it on immediately. It had already become a habit. As soon as I opened the door to see who it was, I froze. Liz stood there in her maid uniform, head bowed, holding a food tray. My heart kicked hard. I didn’t understand why that happened. “Good morning, sir,” she said in a low tone, her voice calm. “Do you mind if I come in for just a few seconds, sir? I have something to say.” Her voice cracked near the end. She sounded scared. Not of me, exactly… just uncertain. Like she’d been rehearsing those words all morning. I stepped aside. “Sure. Come in.” She walked
Last Updated: 2025-04-11
Chapter: REVENGE RESURFACING. JAKE POVI left the living room in rage, my hands clenched into fists as I fought back tears in my eyes. But no matter how much I tried, a few drops of tears still spilled. Thankfully, my mask hid them from anyone who might be watching.Each time the realization struck me that no one—not even my own mother gave a damn about me, it pierced my heart like needles. They used me all this while. I was nothing but a tool to build their hotel up for them. I hurried my steps as soon as I got to the hallway; I was headed to my room when suddenly, I heard footsteps from behind me. “Stop right there, son.” My body stiffened at the sound of her voice. I didn’t have to turn around to know it was her. I exhaled sharply, controlling my tone. “I already said I’m not doing it, Mom. What else do you want from me?”“Jake, try to understand. The company’s ranking has dropped. Soon, it won’t even be in the top five in New York anymore. I scoffed, shaking my head. “I don’t care! Jesus, why aren’t you g
Last Updated: 2025-04-09
Chapter: WHO SNITCHED?LIZ POV. Jake shot up from his seat, his hand stretched toward our direction as if to stop her. “Mom, no. She’s not the one.”Mrs. Blackwell’s brows furrowed, and she blinked twice. “Oh, dear lord.” She let out a heavy sigh, placing a hand on her chest. “Then who the hell is she, and why is she here?” Jake exhaled. “She just has a slight resemblance to her. That’s all. She’s not who you think.” A slight resemblance? My stomach twisted as I stared at them. Who the hell was this person they kept talking about?Mrs. Blackwell scoffed, taking a step closer. “This ain’t no slight resemblance.” Her cold stare sent shivers down my spine. “Why did you choose to work here in the first place?”I opened my mouth, but before I could speak, Jake interrupted.“Mom—”“No!” She turned on him angrily. “I won’t have this! I don’t want a damn resemblance of an enemy in this house.” Enemy? The word struck me like lightning. “I—I don’t understand,” I stammered. My voice felt small, weak. “You don’t
Last Updated: 2025-03-31
Chapter: SUMMONED BY MRS. BLACKWELL. LIZ POV. The next morning, I woke up to an empty room. I shot up realizing that I was late. Why didn’t they wake me up? I wondered as I made my way to my room. Before I could open the door, thoughts of Hazel still being mad at me crossed my mind. But knowing her, she’d probably be drowning in chores by now. I hurried inside, took my fastest shower, and wore my uniform quickly. My stomach was already crying from hunger by the time I was done, so I headed straight to the kitchen. As soon as I got to the kitchen, the smell of delicious food made me salivate. The chef’s focus was on the food, so he didn’t notice my presence.“Good morning,” I greeted, walking in.The chef turned from the stove, arching a brow. “You’re late.”“I know,” I muttered.“You’ve gotta be careful around here now that the whole family’s back,” he warned, flipping something on the pan. I nodded absently. My thoughts were on food. I was about to grab a clean plate when suddenly, he stopped me.“Dishes first,” he
Last Updated: 2025-03-30
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