Chapter: 9. Call It Fate.LucaThe screeching sound of the curtains being slid open was the first thing that woke me up, but I didn’t want to leave my position, even though it was a bit uncomfortable.“Good morning, Sir.” John’s calm, polite voice was the next. I groaned, opening my eyes, and was hit with the bright rays of the sunlight which made me immediately shut my eyes again.I groaned again, rubbing my temples as a sharp pain shot through my skull. My mouth was dry, and the horrible taste of whiskey still lingered on my tongue.“Too damn bright,” I muttered, barely lifting my head from the chair.And as expected, John didn’t respond. Instead, I heard the soft clink of a glass being placed on the table beside me. “Water, Sir. And some aspirin.”I cracked one eye open and saw him standing there, completely unfazed by my current state. His crisp uniform was as neat as ever, his posture straight, and his expression was unreadable, as usual.“Remind me to fire you one day,” I mumbled, forcing myself to sit
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Chapter: 8. What was it all for?LucaAfter a while, driving at normal speed wasn't doing much to calm the thoughts that swirled in my head. If anything, it only made me more angry at myself and the world at large. My fingers gripped the steering wheel so hard that my knuckles began to turn white from the pressure. The only sound that could be heard in the car was from the engine and the occasional curses I spat at myself under my breath.Five years.Five years of grinding, bleeding, and pushing myself past exhaustion till I finally did what I promised myself.I became a wealthy hotelier. A man of influence and power. My name made it to Forbes Under thirty-five list. I built an empire from the ground up, stacking achievements like bricks until I stood taller than anyone who doubted me. I have obtained everything I wanted and more in half a decade—which is a short period for most people my age, but not for me.I had always laughed whenever I read on blogs that it was either luck, joining some secret organization, or
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Chapter: 7. Rebound LucaI turned to the lady with a flirtatious smirk playing on my lips, letting my fingers brush against her waist. I pulled her closer till there was no space between us.And just like that, I gave Diane a reason to look. I didn't check to see if she did. I didn't allow myself to hope for a reaction, but my instincts told me that she glanced in my direction.I leaned in towards the woman, whispering into her ear. “Pardon my ungentlemanly manners, darling. You look beautiful as always. So beautiful that I wanna change your name to Cleopatra.”“Oh, Luca. You flatter me too much, but I prefer my actual name, Sophia, to Cleopatra,” she let out a giggle that sounded annoying to my ears, but at least it did the trick. Now I know her name.“Let’s get out of here, Sophia,” I murmured loud enough to catch Diane’s attention.Sophia flashed her perfect set of teeth in a wide grin, oblivious to the real reason behind my sudden attention. She looped her arm through mine, giggling as I led her awa
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Chapter: 6. Getting The Queen’s AttentionLuca I stood there for a moment, watching the man display his affection towards Diane on the podium—he hugged her, and even offered her a bouquet. My fingers curled tightly around the glass of champagne in my hand, almost cracking the glass as jealousy surged through my veins. I couldn't stand this. I couldn't bear watching another man be with her that way. If only I wasn't stupid enough to let her go, then that would have been me on the podium with her, not another man. Still seething, I turned around, heading back to where I’d left Diego, and I wasn't surprised to see him flirting with a slim lady, who I was certain was a model. I ignored them both, respecting their privacy as I sipped on my drink quietly with thoughts of Diane clouding my mind. I watched her attentively as she gave her speech. I noticed the movement of her body, her hands, and the occasional smiles she threw at the audience. I was mesmerized, and captivated even, by her growth and progress. Although I was
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Chapter: 5. A Queen and MoreLucaDiane looked radiant in the champagne-gold dinner dress that slitted up her thighs, offering a teasing glimpse of her toned legs as she moved, and hugged her more enhanced curves with the dainty jewelry that adorned her neck and wrists, complimenting her glow.She looked different from the woman I used to know—the woman whose heart I had broken.She was poise and elegant; the type of woman that was almost unattainable.The look in her eyes.The way she spoke and moved around so gracefully—like a goddess.The perfectly rehearsed professional smile on her face was all enough to make me argue that the woman before me wasn't Diane but someone else.However, the mixture of anger and shock in her eyes as her gaze landed on me was enough proof that indeed it was her.My ex-girlfriend, and the only woman I had truly loved.The same woman I had walked away from was standing before me, and this time, it wasn't a fragment of my imagination.I knew I had broken her heart in a bad way, and th
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Chapter: 4. New BeginningsDianeFIVE YEARS LATERThe AC was blasting fully, but it couldn’t quite ease the nervous heat simmering in my chest. I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my bedroom, staring at my reflection. The light cast a soft glow on my golden dress making it shimmer like molten gold as it hugged my curves in all the right places. The soft silk fabric felt smooth against my skin, but my mind was anything but calm.Tonight was the night. My night.I took a shaky breath, smoothing the fabric over my hips as I tried to gather my scattered thoughts. The board had decided months ago, but it was only now, at the charity gala, that the world would know I was officially the new CEO of Hope Horizons—the largest charity organization in the country. It was a dream I had fought tooth and nail for, a culmination of years of hard work, sacrifices, and tears. And yet, my nerves felt as fragile as glass.My hand trembled slightly as I reached for my shoes, a pair of gold stilettos that matched my d
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