Chapter: Thorns and PestsWhen we arrived at Mr. Calvin's mansion, the scene at the gate caught me completely off guard. A sea of reporters and journalists swarmed the entrance, their cameras flashing like relentless lightning."What’s going on?" I asked, my voice laced with unease."Nothing to worry about, ma’am," the bald African man beside me said, his tone steady as he opened the car door. "We’ll need to walk past the gate—the crowd’s too thick for the vehicle."I sighed in relief, shaking my head slightly. "I’m sure they’re not here for me. I’m a nobody. Mr. Calvin must have done something to attract the media."But as soon as I stepped out of the car, reality hit like a tidal wave. The reporters surged toward me, their shouts drowning out my thoughts, their cameras capturing every step I took like a lamb walking to the slaughter.My chest tightened as panic clawed its way through me. I instinctively moved closer to one of the suited men, my breath quickening."Are you the Kate that’s getting married to t
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Chapter: New Bride"Have you gone to see Mr. Calvin yet?" my father asked, shoving a piece of chicken into his mouth with a fork."Yes, Dad," I replied, my hands clasped tightly behind my back as I stood, watching him eat.He simply nodded, picked up the glass of wine from the table, and took a slow gulp before turning his sharp gaze on me. "And? Give me the details. I want to know everything."I opened my mouth to speak, but my mother’s voice interrupted from behind me."Your daughter has been through a terrible heartbreak," she said, her tone cutting, "and a painful divorce, if I may remind you. But all you seem to care about is every detail of a particular crippled billionaire, not the details of your own daughter. Your only child."Hearing her defend me brought a flicker of comfort to my heart, but I knew better than to show my emotions in front of my father.He set his fork down with deliberate calmness and pointed it at my mother. "It’s your job as her mother to care about her feelings. It’s my jo
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Chapter: Contract MarriageThe continuous ringing of my phone cut through the fog in my head, pulling me into the morning sunlight. For a moment, I lay there, my mind struggling to piece together where I was and how I’d ended up here.I rolled over, groaning at the weakness that weighed me down, and froze when I realized—I was naked.My eyes flew open, wide with shock as the memories of last night came rushing back in fragments. The bar, the drinks, the masked man. And then… I closed my eyes, feeling the heat rise to my face as I remembered it all.I’d slept with him. A total stranger. No idea who he really was, no idea what he looked like beneath that mask. I barely even knew the sound of his voice.The realization hit me like a wave, and I felt my heart race in shame. I wasn’t the kind of person who ended up in a stranger’s bed.I sank back into the sheets, feeling the weight of my own actions settle over me. I was better than this. I had always been careful. But in one night, I’d shattered all of that. And f
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Chapter: Sweet DistractionI hated the taste of alcohol, the way it burned my throat and left me feeling unsteady. I hated the way it stripped away my sense of control. But tonight, control felt like a prison, one that had left me in ruins."Give me a glass of champagne. The strongest you've got," I said, my voice barely hiding the desperation. The bartender glanced at me, her brow arching as if she could see the heartbreak that had driven me here."Alright, give me a minute," she replied, a sympathetic smile tugging at her lips.Tonight, I'm going to lose control. For the first time in my life, I'm going to drink, to stupor.The bartender handed me the glass, and without a second thought, I tilted it back, the liquid burning its way down as I swallowed, the heat spreading through me. I placed the empty glass on the bar, my fingers trembling as I felt the sobs clawing at my chest, desperate to escape."Another one," I muttered, forcing the words out as I blinked back the tears threatening to spill.She poured
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Chapter: Divorce PapersSophia stared at the large framed picture of my husband and I on the wall, a smile frozen in time."Beautiful, isn’t it?" I interrupted, trying to lighten the mood as I handed her a glass of water.She ignored my question, collecting the glass of water with shaky hands, her gaze locked onto the picture."How could he do such a thing?" she muttered, her face pale, anger and disappointment swirling within her. I had never seen my friend look so bitter before."Sophia, talk to me. Why are you staring at the picture like a widow mourning her husband?" Confusion etched across my face as I exchanged glances between Sophia and the frame.Finally, she turned to me, her face still drained of color, eyes shimmering with unshed tears."Your husband is cheating on you, Kate." Her voice was steady but laced with empathy."Alex would never cheat on me. What do you mean?" Sophia nodded, her expression resolute. "I have the evidence to prove it. Open your Instagram account and check your husband’s p
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Trapped in the Crime Lord's Obsession
I stared down at the contract, a wave of defiance bubbling up in me. I turned back to him, meeting his gaze head-on.
"I never asked for your help," I said, "I would've found a way to save my mother on my own. You may think you own me, but I'd rather die than marry you."
A slow smile crept across his face, a smug, knowing look that sent a chill down my spine. He knew exactly what I was thinking, as if my resistance only entertained him.
"Look at me," he commanded.
I reluctantly turned back, locking eyes with him. His face had shifted, his expression darkened, and for the first time, true fury was etched in his eyes.
"I’ll count to ten," he said, "If that contract isn’t signed by the time I reach ten, I’ll make the same call I made to pay those bills. Only this time, the instructions will be different. Your mother... your sister…they’ll both be gone."
He took a breath, settling back as if the threat were a mere matter of routine. "So… ONE!!"
I swallowed hard, my heartbeat pounding in my ears. Could he be bluffing? No, I'd seen him kill before, seen how casually he turned life and death into sports.
"FOUR," he counted.
My hands started to shake. What could I do? If I signed, I'd be bound to him forever, trapped as his wife. But if I didn’t... my mother and sister’s lives hung in the balance.
"SEVEN."
I closed my eyes, fighting the panic rising in my chest. He wouldn’t do it, I told myself. He couldn’t be that monstrous. But even as I thought it, the doubt crept in. I wasn’t sure.
Then, he hit "TEN" himself
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Chapter: Chapter 19:- Inlaw"You need to let me leave. I have to talk to my sister," Kate said, her tone sharp as she lit a cigarette."You need to take a chill pill, princess. I just saved your life—the least you can do is show a little gratitude," Ghost replied, taking a slow drag from her cigarette.She extended it toward Kate. "Here. Take this. It'll calm your nerves."Kate flinched, her expression twisting in disgust. "I'm good," she said, brushing it off and dropping onto the edge of the bed. Her eyes wandered around the small hotel room, searching for any sign of comfort.Ghost smirked, leaning back against the wall. "Don't worry—Damon will be here soon.""Who's Damon?" Kate asked, her brows furrowed.Ghost was about to respond when a knock echoed through the room. She paused, flashing Kate a sly smile before pushing off the wall and striding to the door."You'll find out," Ghost said, opening it.Damon stepped inside, his sharp gaze sweeping the room before locking onto Kate. He studied her in silence fo
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Chapter: Chapter 18:- Anna you need Power Anna's POV"Bonnie, thank you so much for this. I can't imagine how I would've coped without you," I said as we made our way to my mother's ward.The elevator seemed to drag as it climbed to the 25th floor, the tension in my chest tightening with every passing second."You're welcome, Anna," Bonnie replied, her tone warm but laced with seriousness. She took a sip of her coffee and added, "But if I may suggest, I think it's time you started making some power moves."I turned to her, frowning slightly. "Power moves?" My voice came out quieter than I intended, but before she could respond, the elevator dinged, announcing our arrival.The doors slid open, and we stepped into the bustling corridor filled with doctors, nurses, and visitors hurrying past us.I hesitated for a moment, then blurted out the question that had been gnawing at me. "Do you think I should tell my mom about my contract marriage?"Nervousness swirled inside me, tightening my throat as I wait
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Chapter: Chapter 17:- I Want You"Boss, are you sure you want to do this?" Tiger asked, his voice tinged with concern as he stepped closer to Damon.Damon didn’t flinch, his gaze cold and unyielding."First, you killed your Capos, then the Manzoni Don. Killing him would spark a war with the Scorpion Clan," Tiger continued, his words deliberate, hoping to get through to Damon.Damon's eyes narrowed, his expression hard as stone. "Are you trying to say I'm going crazy?" he asked, his voice low but laced with an edge that warned Tiger to choose his words wisely."No, boss," Tiger said quickly, shaking his head. "I'm just worried this girl might be bad business." He hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "She has only brought us trouble.""You do know that girl is my wife now, don't you?" Damon said, his voice cold, "She's part of the family, and I'll protect her with everything I've got."Tiger bowed his head immediately, sensing the finality in Damon's tone. "Yes, boss. Forgive me."Damon’s jaw tightened
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Chapter: Chapter 16:- Deep Shit Anna's POV "Are you the animal that's disturbing the peace of my territory?" Damon asked, folding his arms, his eyebrows furrowed in irritation.The sound of his voice instantly calmed the storm inside me, my fear easing as I realized I wasn’t alone.The man turned away from me, his face twisted in rage as he faced Damon. "I'll leave your territory, Damon, but not before I deal with this ant for daring to interfere in my business."I froze, the insult slicing through me, but Damon only smiled—a cold, lethal smile that sent a shiver down my spine. "Call her a fish again," he said, his voice low and menacing, "and I will cut out your tongue."The man’s eyes narrowed, trying to maintain his bravado. "You might be a Don, but you don’t want trouble with my father. He’s not someone you can mess with, so watch your tongue." I watched as he snarled, jabbing a finger in Damon’s direction.I didn't expect what happened next—it all happened so fast.Damon’s fist connec
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Chapter: Chapter 15:- I lost it Anna's POVI entered the club, the usual chaos muted by the early hour, the atmosphere quieter but still filled with people. One of the bouncers noticed me immediately, his heavy steps bringing him closer.“You shouldn’t be out in the open like this, ma’am. It’s dangerous. Where are your escorts?” His tone was firm but respectful.“I don’t need an escort,” I snapped, my nerves fraying. “Where’s Bonnie?”He hesitated for a moment, then answered, “She’s in a meeting with the strippers. This way, ma’am. You can wait for her in the VIP section.”Without waiting for my response, he led the way, his broad frame ensuring no one approached. When we reached the VIP section, he signaled to a waitress nearby.“Attend to the Doña,” he ordered, bowing slightly before leaving.Doña.The word clung to me, foreign and suffocating. Was that what I had become? A title, an extension of Damon’s power? My mind raced, but I kept a stern face as the waitress placed a glass of cham
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Chapter: Chapter 14:- Trauma Anna's POVI watched as my father staggered toward us, a bottle clutched in his trembling hand, his bloodshot eyes locked on my frail mother. His voice slurred with venom, "I'm going to kill you," he spat, taking another swig from the bottle.My chest tightened with a surge of anger. Not tonight. I wouldn’t let him treat her like his punching bag again."Leave my mother alone!" I shouted, my voice trembling but resolute."No, sweetheart, stay out of this," my mother pleaded, her voice weak and trembling as she rose unsteadily from the chair."No, Mom," I said, stepping in front of her, my arms spread wide, shielding her. "I won't let him hurt you. Not anymore."My father’s lips curled into a cruel sneer. "You?" he growled, his words thick with rage. "I'll kill you if you don’t get out of my way."Before I could react, he lunged. The bottle smashed against the side of my head with a sickening crack, the shattering glass echoing through the room like a gun
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