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Chapter 95: Forgiveness
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A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 96: "Will You Marry Me"
Adrian’s Point Of View~~ Flashback ~~The soft hum of chatter filled the cozy café, blending with the clink of cups and the hiss of the espresso machine. I pushed the door open, the bell above jingling as I walked inside. My eyes scanned the room until they landed on herCelia had tucked herself away in a quiet corner, her fingers nervously playing with the handle of her cup.She looked up the moment she noticed me and offered a faint smile. “You came.”I pulled the chair out and sat across from her, my expression guarded. “What do you want, Celia?”Her smile faltered, her hands tightening around the coffee cup. “Adrian… can we not do this any longer?” She reached across the table, trying to touch my hand, but I pulled back instinctively.Her shoulders sagged, but she pressed on, her voice cracking slightly. “Why do you hate me so much? We used to be close. We dated, remember? Why is it so hard for you to forgive me for that night?”I inhaled deeply, weighing my words before I spoke.
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Emma’s Point of View~~~Flashback~~~“Emma, you are the only woman I will ever love and hold till eternity. This may not be a vow at the altar, but it's my vow to you.”Adrian’s words echoed in my mind, wrapping around my heart like a warm embrace. "I love you too Adrian, I promise you my love and devotion. I want to wake up next to you every day for the rest of my life" I said back to him as he hugged me tightly, raising my head to meet his, he crashed his lips on mine, kissing me with so much passion and want, my hands flew to his hair as I massaged it! "I love you so damn much Emma" he spoke into my lips as I groaned.. ~~~Flash back ends~~~It had been two days since he made love to me, whispering sweet promises against my skin, as if engraving them into my soul. Sitting before the grand vanity mirror, I gazed at my reflection, feeling a rush of emotions. Six years ago, I would have laughed at the idea of marrying Adrian Steele. He had been nothing more than an infuriating, ar
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 98: She Won
Emma’s Point of View The first thing I registered was the cold. The kind that seeped into my bones, numbing every inch of my skin. My body ached as I stirred, my head throbbing with the weight of unconsciousness. I blinked, my vision adjusting to the dim light above me. It flickered weakly, casting eerie shadows across the warehouse’s bare concrete walls. My wedding dress, now wrinkled and slightly torn, clung to my body. I was tied to a chair, my wrists burning from the rough ropes biting into my skin.A slow, creeping dread settled in my chest. Where was I?I tried to shift, but the chair screeched against the concrete floor, the sound echoing in the silence. My breath hitched. Someone would hear me. Or maybe… someone already had.A door creaked open."Who’s there?" My voice was hoarse, desperate. "Please, let me go. I beg you! How much do you want? My husband... he’ll pay you anything! Just name your price! Please..."A figure stepped into the light, the glow illuminating their fa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-27A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 99: The Devil Watches
Adrian’s Point Of ViewThree days.Three agonizing, sleepless, tormenting days since Emma disappeared.I sat in the dimly lit office of Detective Roy, my fingers curled into tight fists, my breathing shallow with barely restrained rage. Every passing second felt like a blade dragging against my skin, a cruel reminder that she was out there somewhere, alone, scared, waiting for me to find her.And yet, I had nothing. No leads. No goddamn answers.“I’m sorry, Mr. Steele,” Detective Roy said, his tone firm yet laced with exhaustion. “There’s been no solid lead on her whereabouts.”That was it.I exploded out of my chair.“What the hell do you mean no solid lead?” I roared, slamming my hands on his desk so hard that pens scattered and a cup of coffee trembled on its saucer. “You’ve had three goddamn days, and you’re telling me you’ve found nothing? What the hell am I paying you people for?”Detective Roy barely flinched, clearly used to outbursts like mine, but his silence only fueled my
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Emma’s Point Of ViewI had no idea how long I had been here. Days had turned into nights, and the passage of time felt like a cruel trick. The walls of this hellhole had no windows, only a dim bulb that flickered overhead, mocking me.Was Adrian looking for me?Was Lily okay?Just the thought of my little girl crying herself to sleep without me sent a fresh wave of agony through my chest. I clenched my jaw, forcing back the tears. I had to be strong. I had to survive.The door creaked open, breaking my spiraling thoughts. My breath hitched as one of the men walked in, carrying a plate of food. My stomach twisted painfully. It had been almost two days since I had eaten, but I refused to break. I wouldn’t let them win.The man sneered. “Here! You better eat." he he snares then said," My boss is being so generous, letting you even have a meal. If it were up to me, I’d leave you to starve.”I glared at him, my lips pressed into a tight line. My gaze flickered to the plate, I wanted to rej
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Adrian’s Point of View"Lily?" I called out, descending the stairs into the living room, my voice echoing slightly in the empty space. I had been looking for her for the past five minutes, and just when worry started creeping in, I heard a muffled sound coming from the couch.I quickened my steps and found her lying facedown, her small frame trembling slightly."Hey, baby," I murmured, sitting beside her and gently lifting her into my arms. "Why are you here all alone?"The moment her face turned to me, my heart clenched. Her cheeks were streaked with tears, her lower lip trembling as she sniffled. Panic surged inside me."Lily," I whispered, tucking her hair behind her ear. "What’s wrong, sweetheart? Talk to Daddy please."She hiccupped, rubbing her tear-streaked face against my shirt. "I miss Mommy," she whimpered, her voice cracking with emotion. "You promised she’d be back before my birthday, but she’s still not here… and… and I don’t even know if she’s okay."Pain shot through my
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Celia’s Point of View"That bitch!!" I spat in rageThe sharp honk of a car behind me barely registered as I gripped the steering wheel, my knuckles white with tension. My foot pressed hard on the gas, only to slam the brake as the traffic light turned red. My heart pounded violently in my chest, my mind a whirlwind of rage."Why the fuck was Adrian still keeping his guard up around me? After everything I had done to make him vulnerable, to force him to need me, he still held on to that wretched woman." I ranted to myselfTwo months. It had been two goddamn months since Emma disappeared, yet he still thought about her, still looked for her. How? Why? Wasn’t absence supposed to make the damn heart forget? Instead, it had only made his feelings for her stronger.My nails dug into my palm as I let out a low growl of frustration. This wasn’t supposed to be happening.The light turned green. Without thinking twice, I veered off course, making a sharp turn down the desolate road leading out
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 103: The Snake amongst Doves
Adrian’s Point of ViewMy daughter Lily and I sat together in the living room, watching one of her favorite cartoon shows. Her little head rested on my lap as I gently stroked her soft curls. It was one of those rare moments, something I treasured, especially after everything we have been going through.After this, I planned to take Lily to see my mother at the hospital. She had been asking about her grandmother for days now, and I had promised we'd visit. Last weekend, we had to postpone because of Celia joining in to play with Lily, but I wasn’t going to let anything get in the way this time.Just as I was beginning to lose myself in my haunted thoughts and the sweet sound of Lily's breathing, the sound of footsteps echoed from upstairs, followed by something scraping against the bare floor. I turned my head quickly to catch Nanny Isidro coming down the stairs, struggling with a large suitcase.I frowned. Why was she carrying such luggage?Gently adjusting Lily so her head rested on
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A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 122: A Dangerous Gamble
Adrian’s Point Of View“Lily hurry up Sweetheart” I yelled from the sitting room. Checking my wristwatch it was a few minutes past 7am. I needed to drop off Lily at school before 8am, then head to the hospital to see Celia. I couldn't rest easy all night, i’d have gone to the hospital last night but it's too risky to take lily with me last night and she couldn't stay home alone. Then I heard little footsteps dragging my attention back to the stairs as Lily descended. I quickly stood up and walked up to her, picking her off the ground to hasten the walk, I sat her in her car seat and off we sped into the road. It wasn't long until we got to her school, hurriedly I helped her into the gates and rushed back into the car and started the car. At the speed of light I hit the road, only stopping at the hospital entrance. I hurried in and asked the nurse at the station “Excuse me, could I see Celia Guerrero, she was brought in last night” I asked“Hold on please” she scrambled on her keyb
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 121: A Dangerous Game
Celia’s Point of View“My plans were finally falling into place” I murmured drumming my fingers rhythmically against the steering wheel as I drive into the busy roads of New York City, a sly smile playing at my lips as I drove through the dimly Lit streets. Despite approaching evening, The city was alive and buzzing with its usual chaosblaring horns, distant sirens, the occasional flicker of neon signs cutting through the darkness. But none of it mattered. Not tonight. Tonight was about control, about setting the pieces in place for the inevitable checkmate. The anticipation bubbling inside me was almost intoxicating.I pulled into the parking lot of a small, nondescript restaurant, a hole-in-the-wall place tucked away in a forgotten part of the city. I exhaled sharply, reaching for the hoodie on the passenger seat. Pulling it over my head, I adjusted the baseball cap snugly before sliding on a pair of oversized dark shades. A quick glance in the rearview mirror confirmed that I looke
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 120: The Chase
Ryan’s Point Of ViewWe have been out here for hours, it took me a whole lot getting Celia’s residential address. For some reason she had this file hidden but I always had my way around it all. The air inside the car was thick with tension, the kind that came from hours of waiting with no payoff. Marian let out a dramatic sigh, stretching her legs as much as the cramped car allowed."Ryan, we’ve been sitting here for hours, ""So?" I muttered, my eyes locked on the house we were watching."So?" she repeated, voice dripping with irritation. "I didn’t think we’d be this useless. I thought we'd have gotten closer to the truth by now so everything will be over and done with."I shot her a glare. "If you are tired, why don’t you just leave? I don't remember asking you to tag along you know.""i tagged along because I want to catch Celia too. To get this damn complication out of our lives," she huffed, arms crossing over her chest. "I just didn’t sign up for a full-day surveillance missio
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 119: Celia’s Manipulation
Celia’s Point Of ViewThe rich aroma of wine filled the air as I swirled the deep red liquid in my glass, my fingers lazily tracing the rim. The soft glow of the chandelier cast golden reflections against the pristine marble floors of my living room. Everything was perfect, just as it should be. My plans were working and it was just a few more cards to play before it all happens.I took a slow sip, savoring the taste of expensive indulgence, relishing the satisfaction of knowing that everything was going according to plan. Adrian was slipping further into my grasp, Emma was as good as forgotten, and soon, my life would be exactly as I had envisioned it.Then my phone rang.I didn’t even have to check the caller ID... I already knew who it was.Adrian. Again. This was the umpteenth time he was calling.I ignored it, continuing to sip my wine. But the ringing didn’t stop. Over and over, it filled the air, each shrill tone like a mosquito buzzing in my ear.Annoyance prickled through me.
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 118: A Victim of Assault
Emma’s Point Of ViewI have spent so long in here that I have lost complete track of time. My body was getting weaker as the day goes by, my throat dry, my mind clouded with exhaustion. Time had lost meaning to me in this place. I wasn’t sure how many the outside world looked like now, All that rested in my mind was only that I was starving, they would usually bring food, on some occasions good food and most almost rotten food. When I heard the heavy creak of the door opening, I barely lifted my head because I knew what it was that was coming to me.The guard who always brought the food entered, his footsteps slow and deliberate. He carried a plate of food like always, but something about his presence today made my stomach tighten. His stare as he walked up to me lingered too long, his lips curled into something that wasn't quite a smirk but held just enough malice to set off every alarm in my head.I forced myself to sit up from my lying position. Ever since I'd been locked up in th
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 117: The Lead
Ryan’s Point of ViewA sharp ringing jolted me awake.For a second, I was disoriented, my mind still trapped in the hazy remnants of sleep. Then I felt it... Marian’s head resting on my chest, her arm draped across my stomach.Memories from last night came rushing back.Her moans.Her nails digging into my back.The way her lips tasted warm, desperate, claiming.My phone rang again, cutting through my morning haunted thoughts.I sighed, carefully adjusting Marian so I wouldn’t wake her. I reached for my phone on the nightstand, my brows furrowing at the unregistered number flashing on the screen.Who the hell was calling me this early?I hesitated before answering. "Ryan speaking."A pause. Then a voice I hadn't expected."I know, Ryan."I froze. My grip on the phone tightened.That voice.. I recognized it instantly, anywhere, any day"Nanny Isidro?" I asked, sitting up straighter.She sighed. "Yes Ryan, it’s me. I had to call you."I swung my legs off the bed, my pulse quickening. "H
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 116: A Drunken Realization
Ryan’s Point of View"How dare he.." I slurred to my glass "To think she chose him over me" I raised the glass and made to pour the content into my mouth but unfortunately it had finished I raised a hand at the bartender and he came over and refilled my glass. "He got that suspicious bitch pregnant, I bet my entire life that she us behind Emma's disappearance" I gulped down the drink at a go and it stung my throat"Sir, my shift is over, and you look totally wasted, can I take you home?" the bartender offered. Looking at my glass, I felt it was time to go home, but Marian was there! Waiting for more nagging. But could I leave my home to her? I decided to go home. " It's fine I can still find my way" I dipped my hand in my pocket still staggering and took out my wallet, I gave him my credit card and in minutes I stumbled out of the bar, the night air hitting me like a slap. My head was spinning, but not just from the alcohol. Celia. Pregnant. With Adrian’s child.I gritted my tee
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 115: Suspect sighted
Ryan’s Point Of ViewI watched as Celia’s car took a sharp right, her tires screeching against the pavement. She was trying to shake me off. Good. That meant she had noticed me and she was scared.I slowed down, letting her disappear into the highway as I went straight.I wasn’t here to catch her though. Not yet.No, I wanted her to feel some one lurking, to feel like eyes were always on her, like danger was around every corner. Once paranoia settled in, she would slip up. She’d get reckless while trying to cover her tracks, make mistakes that would give me an upper hand . And when that happened, I’d be there to catch her red handed.But for now, she could keep playing her little hide and seek game. She could keep thinking she was in control.I turned my car around and drove back home.The moment I set foot into my apartment, I knew something was off.I stood by the light switch, scanning the room. My instincts tensed, my fingers hovering near the glass vase by the door side.Then I f
A Second Chance With Mr Steele Chapter 114: Plan B
Celia’s Point Of ViewI stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the maternity dress that hugged my belly just right. It was subtle.. just enough to make myself look like a responsible soon to be mother but still graceful. If I played my cards right today, everything would fall into place. Adrian had asked to meet after days of absolute silence. Could this mean he had made a decision? Maybe he is finally ready to accept me and our baby into his life.A smile tugged at my lips, but I quickly wiped it off. No, I had to stay in control. I shouldn't be swayed by just a invitation. I had spent too much time, too much energy on this to get excited over an ordinary invitation. Emma was never coming back, and Adrian had to accept that.I grabbed my handbag and stepped out of my room, I had given my men strict instructions before leaving the hide out.. From now on, I didn't want Emma’s door opened for any reason. Not even to let her use the bathroom, if she ever wanted to relieve herself, she
