Chapter: 41Chapter 41Lucien Alessandro‘All clear, boss'My lips curled up in a smirk as I read through the text Vladimir sent to me before clicking on the attached photo. There he was. The invincible el Kostya, lying there dead on the floor in a pool of his own blood. El Kostya was a powerful and influential mafia leader. He was one who could never be defeated by anyone, but Vladimir did it. I would've done it myself, but he wasn't worth it.'I'll be there shortly'I returned his message before heading to my car, driving out of the compound.I drove through thick darkness for an hour and a half before I arrived at the casino where Vladimir was waiting for me.My phone started to ring as soon as I pulled over in front of the building, but I disconnected the call and went ahead to switch my phone off before heading into the building. I didn't want any distraction.I tucked my hands inside my pockets, while walking down the walkway minutes later. Unlike every other time, the casino was silent lik
Last Updated: 2025-02-06
Chapter: 40Chapter 40Scarlett Wolff“So, tell me what I want to hear, please,” I thought Alexa had given up, but she insisted as we sat in the school cafeteria to eat.“Table manners, babes,” I reminded her.“Not that we don't usually talk while eating though. Please,” she whined, and I exhaled frustratingly, knowing that I couldn't get away from her questions. I might end up losing my mind.“Fine!” I dropped my spoon, then looked around to be sure nobody was close by to listen to us, and once I was sure, I leaned close to her and whispered. “We did it,”She gasped, covering her mouth as her eyes widened, and I rolled my eyes.For the next few seconds, Alexa sat frozen on the spot, staring at me weirdly, and I sighed. Must she be so dramatic?“Ale…” my voice trailed off when she suddenly squealed, kicking the air with her hands as she giggled like someone was tickling her. Has she lost her mind?“Babe…” she suddenly leaned close and whispered. “Please tell me everything in detail. How was he in
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Chapter: 39Chapter 39Scarlett WolffMy heart fluttered for the umpteenth time as I glanced at Lucien whose gaze was fixated on the road as he drove me to school. I felt warmth spreading in between my legs, as memories of last night replayed in my head, and I clasped my thighs together. The way he held me in his arms, the way he kissed me. The way his breath fanned my body. Is it how he ate my pussy and sucked it dry like his life depended on it? Thinking about everything now made me want it all over again.My attention was drawn back to reality when the car suddenly stopped, and I felt waves of disappointment upon realising that he was already parked in front of my school gate. I wanted to spend more time with him.“Are you coming over to pick me up later?” I asked him after I got rid of my seatbelt, and he looked at me, his face void of emotions.“Call me when you want me to come pick you up,”I nodded before stepping out of the car. I stood watching him until he drove off. I was about to go i
Last Updated: 2025-02-04
Chapter: 38Chapter 38 Scarlett Wolff 'Where are you, please?’ I sent Lucien a message for the umpteenth time, but just like he had done before, I got no reply. It was already getting late and I couldn't bring myself to sleep at home alone. Not after what happened earlier today. I was going to give up, but thought to give it a try one more time as I dialled his number, but it rang and ended without answer, so I knew I really had to give up this time. 'Hey! Are you there?’ I sent Alexa a message, hoping she was online and would reply to me. Ten minutes passed and I didn't get a reply from her. “Fuck!” I ran my fingers through my hair frustratingly. “Pick up, please… pick up, Alexa.” I muttered, pacing in my room and holding my phone to my ear as the call rang. I had just dialled Alexa's number. Just when I thought she wasn't going to pick up, her voice came on from the other end, and I heaved a sigh of relief. “Hey, babes. I'm sorry, I was in the bathroom. What's up? Why are you callin
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Chapter: 37Chapter 37 Scarlett Wolff ‘I'm waiting outside the gate. Come out' I was shocked when I suddenly got a text from Lucien just when I was getting ready to go to bed. How did he find me? A gasp tore through my throat and my eyes narrowed. “What's up? You look scared,” Alexa asked, removing her eyes from her phone to look at me, and I quickly shook my head, giving her a small smile. I went to her window to look outside since I could see outside the gate from here. And guess what? Lucien was standing outside the gate, leaning against his car while holding his phone. Fuck! I'm doomed. “Is everything alright, babes?” I turned swiftly to Alexa, quickly pulling the curtain to cover the window as I gave her a small nervous chuckle. “Of course, everything is fine. Was just trying to get fresh air,” I lied to her, and she stared at me suspiciously for a few seconds before she nodded, going back to the end. I swallowed nothing, scratching the back of my neck while trying to come up with
Last Updated: 2025-01-15
Chapter: 36Chapter 36Scarlett Wolff'Where are you, please?’I sent Lucien a message for the umpteenth time, but just like he had done before, I got no reply. It was already getting late and I couldn't bring myself to sleep at home alone. Not after what happened earlier today.I was going to give up, but thought to give it a try one more time as I dialled his number, but it rang and ended without answer, so I knew I really had to give up this time.'Hey! Are you there?’I sent Alexa a message, hoping she was online and would reply to me.Ten minutes passed and I didn't get a reply from her.“Fuck!” I ran my fingers through my hair frustratingly. “Pick up, please… pick up, Alexa.” I muttered, pacing in my room and holding my phone to my ear as the call rang. I had just dialled Alexa's number.Just when I thought she wasn't going to pick up, her voice came on from the other end, and I heaved a sigh of relief.“Hey, babes. I'm sorry, I was in the bathroom. What's up? Why are you calling at this t
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Surprise! My Husband Is A Hidden Tycoon
While the whole world knew about Lyra Hades as the heiress of the 'Hades Group', I, her twin sister, Leilani Hades, was nothing, but her shadow whom nobody knew existed.'Marry Jaxon Grant in my place, and I will consider helping you' When my beloved nanny, the only one who ever cared about me was on the sickbed, at the verge of death, the only condition my twin sister gave in exchange for giving me money for the treatment, was to marry her boyfriend in her place. 'She couldn't be with a man who was just an adopted son. A dog of the Grant's family who was likely to not get any inheritance' that was her excuse for not marrying him, taking advantage of our identical face to fool him.However, there was something weird about my new husband from the day we got married. His aura, his charm, everything about him screamed power. He wasn't an ordinary adopted son whom my sister had mistaken him for. My husband was hiding something from me, but what was it? Does he have a hidden identity?
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Chapter: 5 Chapter 5 Leilani Hades My heart pounded hard in my chest as I sat in Mr. Derek's living room while waiting for him. Mr. Derek was my dad's best friend before he passed away, and he had since been our family's close friend after dad's demise. I didn't want to reach out to him if not that he was the last hope that I had. My attention was drawn to his footsteps descending the staircase, and my heart missed a beat as I fondled my fingers nervously. “I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, dear. I was attending to something in the room,” he groaned, sitting on the couch. Mr. Derek was in his early forties. “It's fine, Sir. Good day, Sir,” I bowed to him, and he waved his hand dismissively, smiling at me. “Leilani, right?” He asked, and I nodded. I had told him over the phone yesterday. “Uhm… Sir, about what we discussed,” I said almost in a whisper, my heart beating rapidly like it was going to explode. “Oh… right…” he paused, standing up from where he was sitting. I th
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 4 Chapter 4 Leilani Hades I was welcomed by Lyra in the living room, polishing her nails. "Look who we have here. It's the latest bride..." She smiled, putting her nail polish away. She crossed her legs, reclining on the couch as she looked at me with a mocking smile on her face. "How is life treating you in your new matrimonial home? It must be horrible being with that loser, right?" She tucked her hair away, a smirk settling on her face. "Jaxon is no longer your boyfriend, but my husband now. Mind the way you address him!" I snapped at her, and she raised her eyebrows briefly. "Wow! I didn't see that coming. Have you fallen in love with Jaxon already?" She asked, and chuckled. "I shouldn't be asking you that. You both are perfect match for eachother, so it's not surprising," She rolled her eyes. "Where is Mom?" I asked restlessly. "Mom? She obviously is not here," She shrugged casually. "Where is she?" I demanded, my voice a bit louder and furio
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 3 Chapter 3 Jaxon Grant My attention was drawn to the aroma coming from the dining room as soon as I woke up in the living room. My body ached since I was not used to sleeping on the couch, but I felt relieved as the thought of my wife crossed my mind. The table was already set with series of dish which all looked delicious. My mouth salivated at the sight of them. "Good morning, wife," My lips curled up in a smile as I walked over to Lyra. "Good morning," Her voice was low and shaky, turning to glance at me with a forced smile on her face. As much as I didn't want to give it much thought, I couldn't help but notice how awkward she had been around me since yesterday that we got married. 'You two just got married. It's only right that she feels this way' I tried to convince myself. Besides, we didn't date for long before getting married, and we've only hung out a couple of times. "You didn't have to stress yourself," I said, going to stand beside her. I tu
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Chapter: 2 Chapter 2 Leilani Hades Jaxon was already waiting for me in front of the city hall by the time I arrived, so I alighted from the cab with my luggage. A suitcase that had everything I owned. "Lyra," He had the most joyous smile on his face as he walked up to me. "I was worried about you. Are you ok? I've been trying to reach your phone but you weren't taking your calls," He held my shoulders, his pair of brown eyes gazing into mine worriedly. He had the most innocent and handsome chiseled face with a sharp jawline, a pair of charming hazel eyes that had me melting inside, thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, nubian-shaped nose, small sexy lips. And a set of white dentition with the most beautiful smile ever. "Are you ok?" He cupped my cheek in his warm palm, and my heart skipped a beat. What if he finds out that I wasn’t Lyra? "Ye...yeah. I'm fine. Uhm... about that...I...I... Something happened to the phone," I stuttered. I feared he might
Last Updated: 2024-10-22
Chapter: 1 Chapter 1 Leilani Hades "Mom, please help me. I need to save nana," I fell to my knees, begging Mom with tears in my eyes. "I can't let her die," I shook my head, whimpering. "Why should I give you money to save Felicia, Leilani? Stop trying so hard. She's already old. She's going to die, anyway," Mom looked at me with that usual expression disgust and hatred as she stated casually. 'Why does she hate me so much?' This is the question I've been asking myself for years but didn't have an answer to. I would've sworn she adopted me if not that we had striking resemblance. "Why don't you stop being pathetic because of that old hag, Leilani? I'm disappointed in you," Lyra, my twin sister rolled her eyes, crossing her legs. She was sitting on the couch with Mom. This old hag she was referring to was the only family I had. The only one who ever cared about me. The only one who never bullied or looked down on me when my biological family did. How could I Iet h
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