Novel-novel oleh Dami oj

This was beyond awkward. The tension in the air was so suffocating, and the only sound was the clinking of utensils. I kept glancing between them, waiting for someone to speak because the silence was killing me.Then Liam finally opened his mouth.“Mr. Maxwell, I didn’t know you were into taking other people’s wives.”Oh, for the love of God. My breath caught as I looked at him in shock, then turned to Kane. But Kane didn’t seem fazed by the ridiculous comment.“I have to thank you for that, Mr. Ross,” Kane replied smoothly, a mocking smirk playing on his lips. He took a slow sip of water before continuing. “You’re the one who opened my eyes to it when you offered your wife to me. And then I thought, why not just take her from you instead?”What the hell was this conversation? I was here right.Desperate to change the subject, I forced a smile. “The breakfast is delicious. Rose is a really good cook.”Kane turned to me, grinning from ear to ear. “I think so too, love.”I froze. Love?

"I know you're angry about how I acted and how things ended, but you have to understand—I had my reasons. It might sound like I'm making excuses, but I'm sorry, Anya.""I really am," Kane added, glancing at me before focusing back on the road, his voice gentle.I scoffed and looked away. I didn’t need his apology. He wasn’t even at fault. I was with him because of Liam. I was there to be at his beck and call."There’s no need to apologize. I was with you for a reason, so it wasn’t anything special," I said flatly, staring out the window."Even so, I still hope you can forgive me."I ignored him. Forgiving him wasn’t that simple. The way he had treated me hurt, and it reminded me how little control I had over my life. Everything I did was dictated by someone else."You can drop me off a few blocks from my house," I said, noticing we were almost there."No, I'll drop you at your door and walk you inside."I turned to him sharply. "Are you insane? If Liam or someone else sees me, then wh

ANYA’S POVI was getting discharged today, and as I packed my bags, I wished I could stay in the hospital a little longer. Don’t get me wrong I don’t exactly like how I got here or being strangled half to death but because of the peace and quiet.My father and Liam hadn’t visited me since that day. I’d like to say it was strange, but honestly, I wouldn’t have wanted to see either of them anyway. And I was actually relieved they stayed away—I didn’t need to hear any of their bullshit.With a sigh, I walked out of the room, saying a final goodbye to the nurse who had been looking after me. As I stepped outside, I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. The fresh air hit my face, giving me a brief moment of peace even though I knew I was walking right back into a war zone.My father was supposed to pick me up, but he canceled at the last minute and left me money to call an Uber. The problem? I didn’t have my phone, and I didn’t want to bother the nurses. So, I figured I’d just take a t

"I can’t say it’s nice to see you, Mr. Ross," I said, moving to sit on the couch beside Daniel, who already looked irritated."I called you several times to set up a meeting," Liam said, walking over to stand in front of us before taking a seat. My jaw clenched. Fucker thinks we’re buddies now."And he thinks we’re buddies now," Daniel said, voicing my thoughts out loud, his tone sharp. "No one asked you to sit, but of course, it’s nothing to worry about."Liam’s face remained unreadable, and I had to summon every ounce of self-control not to reach over and strangle him—like he did to her. I closed my eyes, taking deep breaths to stay calm."I’m leaving before I do something I shouldn’t," Daniel sighed, getting up. He shot Liam one last glare before walking out of my office.I turned back to Liam. "What brings you to my office, Mr. Ross?"I already knew why he was here—the bastard wanted something."It’s about the money I owe," he started, stiff on the couch.I scoffed. For someone

Kane’s povI didn’t know what I was thinking, showing up at the hospital like that. I had no right to be there after how things ended between us. Hell, I had planned to wait, to bide my time until she was completely mine. But the moment I heard she was rushed to the hospital after leaving my house, I panicked. That panic quickly turned into anger—at him, at myself.Fuck. I knew she wouldn’t be safe going back to him, but I let her go anyway. I had no idea he’d try something this soon. It hadn’t even been 24 hours, and that bastard already put his filthy hands on her—on my Anya.The first thing I did was call the hospital to ask how she was. Of course, they refused to give me any information—some bullshit about “privacy policies.” But having money and power comes in handy. Liam had made sure the news didn’t get out, covering up both her hospitalization and the fact that he was the reason she was there. Cheeky bastard.A mild concussion. A bruised rib.I saw red.I thought of every poss

My father stormed in, pulling Liam off me. I gasped for air, coughing as my throat burned. My vision blurred as I struggled to catch my breath."Get your hands off my daughter!" My father’s voice vibrated through the room."You and your daughter are the worst thing that ever happened to me! My life is falling apart because of you. Both of you!" Liam yelled, his face twisted with rage."Because of us?" My father scoffed. "No, Liam. Your life is falling apart because of you—because of your greed. You’re just looking for someone to take your frustrations out on."I hadn’t been happy to see my father in a long time, but today, I was grateful. If he hadn’t shown up, Liam might have strangled me to death.Liam let out a bitter chuckle. "It’s funny how you think you have a choice. You gave her to me in exchange for my investment. She belongs to me whether you like it or not, and I’ll do as I please with her.""Would I have ever agreed to it if I knew you were such a scumbag?" My father snapp