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Chapter 182 : Securing His Throne
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A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 183: The Return Of The Dead
Aiden’s POVThe council meeting had ended with Kane’s defeat, but I knew better than to celebrate. This wasn’t over. Not by a long shot. Kane wasn’t the type to accept a loss and just walk away. That wasn’t him. If anything, this was just the beginning. Kane was the kind of person who would happily set the whole world on fire just to watch me burn with it.I could feel it—the first match had already been struck."You don’t think this is over, do you?" Artemis asked, swirling the wine in her glass.I shook my head. "Nah. Kane never stops. He’s got something planned—I know it. And I need to figure out what before it’s too late. After what happened at the last empire meeting, he’ll be even more careful. It’s gonna be hard to get a move on him."She took a slow sip of her wine, her lips curling slightly. "Then we find out. The two of us. Together."I almost smiled. Almost. But before I could say anything, my phone buzzed on the desk.Unknown Number.A cold sensation crept down my spine. M
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 184 : Hera's Return
Hera’s POVThe moment my feet landed on the creek's building, I felt a shiver of satisfaction and fulfillness ran down my spine. I had unfortunately returned from the dead, and this time, I would surely make them all suffer dearly for forgetting me.The grand hall was just exactly as I had left it. Extravagant, polished, luxurious a place of absolute power. But it no longer belonged to me. It had already become Artemis Vincent’s playground or should I call it toy house. That crazy woman had replaced me, stolen what has been rightfully mine, and even had the guts to make Aiden my fiance, fall for her.But that was about to change. Now that I am here, things are going to change. I am here to give them a perfect change, they will leave to tell the story to the younger Creek's.I placed my hand on my stomach delicately, in absolute fragility. This child, whether real or not, was my weapon. There was one thing Don Carlo Creek valued undeniably, it was his lineage. And no matter what anyone
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 185: The Truth Unfold
Artemis povThe night was filled with tension, the type that embedded deep into the bones and refused to ever let go. Rain falls against the tall windows of the Creek's mansion, and somewhere in the distance, thunder rumbled fiercely like a warning. But here, inside, in the heart of Aiden Creek’s empire, the true storm manifests.Hera’s words still echoed deeply in my head."I am pregnant. And the child is yours."Aiden had denied it immediately and completely. His voice had been very sharp, unshakable. But Hera had come really prepared. She had some pictures, old messages, even her very own DNA test from the early stages of their life. It was all laid out well, piece by piece, brick by brick, a spectacular trap meant to tear us apart.But I knew Aiden. And I knew he wouldn’t betray me. Not like this. He won't let this happen to us. Not after what we have went through, not after what we shared. It's not possible.Still, doubt was a really cunning thing. It didn’t need to be so logic
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 186: Sister By Blood
Artemis pov The rain had just stopped, leaving behind an airy silence that embraced over the Creek estate. But inside me, a storm raged bitterly. Hera was a liar, a manipulator, a pathetic fool and a woman obsessed with claiming a life that was never and can never be hers. And yet… something about her desperation, her relentlessness drove me crazy. I'm glad she is out of our life and we won the battle fair and square.A feeling I couldn’t shake.Something about Hera’s obsession with me and the life I lived felt personal. Too personal, I couldn't overlook it.I needed my answers.I started where all the secrets began, with the past.Early in the morning , I made my way to my father’s old , shabby, study. A room that had been locked for a very long years. Dust coated the wooden desk, the bookshelves filled with records of a life I barely remembered and an amazing arrangement of cobwebs, who knew spiders can be this creative. My father has always been a very private man, but there wer
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 187: Aiden's Stand
Aiden’s POVThe tension in my father’s study was suffocating. The air reeked of cigar smoke, old leather, and power struggles. Don Carlo sat behind his massive oak desk, his fingers steepled as he regarded me with cold calculation.Rumors had reached him. Not just about Hera’s return, but about the accusations she had thrown my way—the claim that I had paid her to leave, that I had abandoned my supposed unborn child.And now, Don Carlo wanted answers.His voice was low and dangerous. “Is it true?”I met his gaze without flinching. “Yes.”Silence.A slow inhale, then a deliberate exhale. “And you thought you could keep that from me?”I didn’t hesitate. “I did what I had to do.”His fingers tapped against the desk. A slow, deliberate rhythm. “You think you can defy me?”“I think I already have.”His gaze darkened. A warning. But I had spent my entire life under his control, playing his games, following his rules. And now, I was done.“You need me more than I need you.”The words hung b
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 188: Stripped Of All Power
Aiden’s POV:I clenched the steering wheel so tightly that my fingers ached. My mind was a storm, my pulse drumming against my skull. My father’s voice echoed in my head, his words carved deep into my skin like an unshakable scar."You were never worthy of this empire. You let emotions cloud your judgment, and now you’ve lost everything."A sharp breath left my lips. My father had no idea what I was capable of. I wasn’t some fragile prince crying over a stolen throne, I was a king sharpening his sword in the shadows. They thought they had stripped me of everything, but I still had the most dangerous weapon of all: my mind.Doubt tried to creep in, whispering in the back of my skull, asking if I’d ever take back what was mine. I crushed it before it could take root. I wasn’t built for failure. I wasn’t made to bow.I leaned back in the grey leather seat of my Bugatti, gripping the wheel so firmly and so tight in my head I had already melted it off. Christopher my new Right hand man eve
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 189: A Conversation With Aiden
Artemis pov I need to speak to Aiden, that Hera backed down for both of us didn't mean we shouldn't tell Don Carlo. He needs to hear it all and understand why he made that statement. I gotta do what I had to do, it's not like he was being selfish, he was just saving the family from a blood sucking vampire like Hera.I asked Christopher to tell him to meet me at the pink garden because I don't just need to talk to him about all the drama but I also need some peace and quiet with Aiden by my side.Some footsteps were approaching, it was Aiden and Christopher.“Mamacita, you called “ I like it when he tries to be hot even with the chaos. But I just couldn't help it, there was a lot going on and it needs to be stopped.Aiden come sit with me, let's talk. “Oh ok” he said as he sat beside me, legs crossed and fierce look burning with curiosity.We have not given Don Carlo the proof of everything that happened between us and Hera. I still don't understand why and that's why I called you he
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-19A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 190 : The Showdown
Artemis pov As I n Aiden has planned, I would go and meet Don Carlo face to face in the empire throne room where he normally stays and where cases like this are being managed.If he now feels sorry for his actions he can now ask for Aiden. Aiden was really tired of having to prove himself every single time, he wasn't kidding when he said that he was done. Because he actually was.The fact that he had a second back up plan to even start up his own empire and all, Don Carlo really struck a nerve.I haven't ever been so eager to meet Don Carlo but for Aiden I was ready. No one gets to treat my Aiden like he was an option or a plan B. I was so ready. I entered his office with all my nerves ready for whatever happens. Good morning Don Carlo. I greeted to show respect.“And to what do I owe this visit, Artemis?” He asked, fingers interlocked under his chin, legs crossed and eyes filled with power and curiosity fixed on me immensely.I didn't show any sign of fear , this day has been one
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A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 200: The Final Fight
(Artemis’ POV) I knew something was wrong the moment I tried to stand. Pain. Sharp, deep, and all-consuming. For weeks, I had ignored the discomfort, brushing off Aiden’s concerns, assuring everyone that I was fine. I had always been strong—had survived things that should’ve killed me. But this? This was different. I braced myself against the vanity, sucking in a sharp breath. Aiden was already watching me from across the room, his arms crossed, his expression unreadable—but I could see the tension in his jaw, the way his hands flexed, ready to catch me if I fell. "You should rest today," he said, stepping toward me. I rolled my eyes. "I’ve rested enough." "Artemis." His voice was firm, a warning. I turned, meeting his gaze, ready to argue—when the pain struck again. It was like my bod
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 199: The Hardest Battle Yet
(Artemis’ POV)Pregnancy wasn’t supposed to feel like this.I had expected discomfort, sure. I had expected my body to change. But this… this was something else entirely.The exhaustion was unbearable.At first, I thought it was just the lingering effects of our honeymoon—late nights in Paris, stolen kisses in hidden alleyways, and mornings wrapped in silk sheets with Aiden refusing to let me leave the bed. But then the nausea started, and I knew something was wrong.I tried to push through it, keeping up with my work, but even Naomi noticed."Boss, you look like you’re about to pass out," she said, frowning as she set down a stack of files. "You should rest.""I'm fine," I muttered, waving her off, but the moment I stood, the room spun.I barely heard Naomi calling my name before strong arms caught me."Artemis."Aiden.His voice was tight, controlled—but his grip was anything but. He held me as if I’d shatter, his eyes scanning me for injuries."You’re not fine," he said. "We’re goi
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 198: An Unexpected Surprise
I woke up sore.A deep, aching soreness that was both a reminder and a warning. Last night had been… intense. More than I expected. More than I could have imagined. My body felt like it had been claimed, worshipped, and thoroughly ruined, all at once.Aiden wasn’t in bed, but the warmth on his side hadn’t faded yet. I blinked up at the ceiling, barely able to move, and then I smelled it—coffee. The scent curled into the room, rich and inviting, followed by the quiet creak of the bedroom door."You're awake."I turned my head and found Aiden standing in the doorway, carrying a tray.My stomach flipped. He was shirtless, his sweatpants hanging dangerously low, his hair slightly tousled from sleep. But it was the look in his eyes—the satisfaction, the possessiveness—that made my breath catch.He set the tray down beside me. A glass of water. Coffee. Toast. Painkillers."I figured you'd need this."I huffed out a laugh. "You think?"Aiden smirked but didn’t argue. Instead, he sat on the e
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 197: A Wedding To Remember
Artemis' POVParis.The city of love, of whispered promises, of things that felt like forever. It wasn’t the first time we had been here. The last time had been chaos—high-stakes deals, power plays, and the weight of a contract binding us together. But this time? This time was different.The garden where we stood was secluded, hidden away from the noise of the world. White roses lined the aisle, their scent mixing with the crisp autumn air. The Eiffel Tower loomed in the distance, its lights just beginning to flicker against the darkening sky.Aiden stood at the altar, watching me.No guards. No enemies. No ulterior motives.Just him. Just me. Just us.My dress was simpler than the first one I had worn. No heavy jewels, no extravagant embellishments—just clean, elegant lines that moved with me as I walked. But Aiden? Aiden still wore black, sharp and commanding, his presence impossible to ignore.As I reached him, he took my hands in his, his grip steady, grounding.“We’ve done this b
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 196 : A Different Kind Of Proposal
Aiden’s POVI wasn’t used to an empty house.The penthouse was quiet, the kind of silence that made me restless. Artemis had left early, slipping out before dawn, her scent lingering in the sheets beside me. She had a fitting today—something about finalizing designs before her next trip. I hadn’t asked for details, but I knew she was busy.I ran a hand down my face, exhaling.She was everywhere, even when she wasn’t here.The coffee machine was still warm, the cup she’d set aside for me untouched. A plate covered with foil sat on the kitchen counter—breakfast she’d made before she left, knowing I probably wouldn’t eat if she didn’t.In the closet, one of my suits was laid out, ironed, with a note tucked into the sleeve: Wear this one. You look good in navy.She did things like that. Little things. Thoughtful things.For someone who had grown up fighting for every scrap of control, she gave so freely—to me, to the people she cared about.And I—I hadn’t given her nearly enough.I leane
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 195: A New Beginning
Aiden’s POVFor the first time in my life, there were no contracts. No lies. Just her.But peace was an unfamiliar thing.I still woke up before dawn, instinctively reaching for the gun that wasn’t under my pillow anymore. My body was trained to react before my mind even processed that there was no longer a war to fight. My enemies were either dead, exiled, or too afraid to make a move.Yet, I found myself restless.The empire was still mine. The city still ran on quiet threats and well-placed alliances. But Artemis had planted a dangerous thought in my head—what if I ruled differently? What if I built something that wasn’t always on the verge of burning to the ground?She was asleep beside me, her breathing steady, her body curled toward me like she belonged there. And she did.I ran a hand down my face and exhaled.I couldn’t just sit still. That had never been my nature.So, I got up.---The sun had barely risen when I walked into the warehouse where my men were gathered. Conversa
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 194 : Moving Forward
Artemis' POVThe battle was over, but the aftermath lingered. Scars—some fresh, some old—marked more than just skin. The weight of the past did not simply lift because the fighting had stopped.I sat on the edge of the bed, watching Aiden pace near the window. His reflection in the glass was sharp, rigid, like a man still expecting a knife in the dark. The empire was his now, but peace was foreign to him. Stillness felt unnatural."You don’t have to stay," he said, his tone measured, unreadable. "You’ve done enough."It wasn’t a command. It wasn’t even a suggestion. It was a defense mechanism. Aiden didn’t push people away forcefully—he gave them an exit and waited for them to take it.I tilted my head, pretending to consider. "And if I don’t want to leave?"His gaze flickered toward me, just for a moment, then away again. "Then you’re a fool."I rolled my eyes, standing. "That makes two of us."I closed the distance between us and pressed my palm against his chest, feeling the steady
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 193 : Aiden Redemption
Aiden’s POVThe study smelled of aged whiskey, leather, and cigar smoke—just as I remembered it from my childhood. Nothing had changed. The same books lined the shelves, the same decanter of bourbon sat untouched on the desk, and the same man occupied the chair at its head.I stood in front of Don Carlo, the weight of everything that had led to this moment pressing down on my chest. Kane was gone. Hera was locked away where she belonged. The war was over. And yet, the victory tasted bitter. It felt like exhaustion.My father—Don Carlo—sat behind his massive desk, his expression unreadable. The same man who had doubted me. The same man who had once called me weak."You’ve proven yourself," he finally said, voice heavy with reluctant acceptance. "The empire is yours."I didn’t respond immediately. Instead, I studied him. The man who had shaped me, tested me, pushed me to the edge time and time again. And for what? To prove I was worthy of something I never truly wanted?"You thought I’d
A Mistress For Aiden Creek Chapter 192: Back Where She Belonged
Aiden’s POVHera screamed as the guards dragged her away, her shrieks cutting through the air like the wail of a banshee. She kicked and thrashed, her dark hair wild, her emerald-green eyes blazing with madness."You can’t do this to me!" she screeched, her voice raw. "Aiden, you think you’ve won?! You think locking me away will change the truth?! You’ll regret this—I swear it!"I stood motionless, watching as the woman I once knew was forced back into the nightmare she had clawed her way out of. My hands were clenched at my sides, my pulse steady, my face unreadable.The weight pressing against my chest wasn’t fear or anger. It was relief. A slow, settling kind of relief that came when a battle was finally over.There was no regret. No hesitation.She belonged there.The black van’s doors slammed shut, muffling the last of her wails. The driver exchanged a brief nod with the men guarding the facility before stepping into the driver’s seat. With a low, mechanical hum, the vehicle roll
