Chloe’s POV With a flick of my hand, I opened the door, and my eyes widened almost to the point of popping out of their sockets when I saw Lia standing before me. "What are you doing here again?" I blurted out, unable to contain my surprise. Instead of answering, she swiftly pushed me inside, causing my heart to skip a beat.As I stumbled backward, my mind raced to make sense of Lia's unexpected presence. Was she here to offer answers or add to the growing pile of questions in my mind? The room suddenly felt smaller, the air thick with anticipation and uncertainty. I searched her eyes for any hint of an explanation, but they remained enigmatic, like a locked door refusing to reveal its secrets.My pulse quickened as Lia closed the door behind her, enveloping us in a cocoon of secrecy. I could feel the weight of the unknown pressing down on me, suffocating my thoughts. It was as if the room held its breath, waiting for the truth to unravel.With a mix of apprehension and curiosity, I
Chloe’s POV"I've heard everything you said, but I'm not interested. I'm not ready to cooperate," I said firmly, standing up from the bed and pushing Lia away. The weight of the situation hung heavily in the air, and I needed some space to process everything that had been said.Lia seemed taken aback, her eyes widening with surprise. It was clear she wasn't expecting such a strong reaction from me. But I couldn't help it. The thought of aligning myself with her, someone I merely know, was just too much for me to handle.As I pushed her towards the door, a mix of fear and confusion swirled inside me. I wasn't sure what would happen next, but I knew I needed to distance myself from Lia and the whole situation. I opened the door, expecting to see an empty hallway, but instead, I was met with a sight that sent chills down my spine.There, standing at the door, was Alpha Jax himself. His eyes, usually filled with a dangerous intensity, were now fixed on me. I could feel his gaze piercing t
Chloe’s POV "What are you discussing with that girl?" he inquired, and I couldn't help but wonder who he was referring to. Had he been watching me? My mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle of his knowledge. Or perhaps, he was asking about May? "Who is that?" I asked, my voice filled with a mix of curiosity and concern. I needed confirmation, a reassurance that my suspicions were correct. "The girl I met in your room," he replied, his words hitting me like a ton of bricks. It was then that I realized he was talking about Lia truly, My heart sank as a wave of emotions flooded over me.I tried to play it cool, masking my true feelings behind a nonchalant facade. "Nothing, just this and that, it is nothing necessary," I said, my voice betraying a hint of hesitation. The truth was that, I didn't know if I could trust him anymore. If he was still the Alpha Jax I knew before, I would have opened up to him by now. But the Jax sitting beside me right now was confusing, leaving me
Chapter 77Liam’s POVAs I sat there, my eyes fixated on the laptop screen, every word exchanged between Chloe and Lia seemed to seep into my very being. The intensity of their conversations was palpable, and I couldn't help but be drawn into their world.Chloe, she had become so stubborn, more than I could have ever imagined. It was as if she had built an impenetrable fortress around her thoughts and emotions. But Lia, was relentless in her pursuit to change Chloe's mind.What struck me the most was Lia's unwavering determination to keep me in the loop. she would take a moment to explain the intricacies of her interactions with Chloe. Lia had this nagging feeling that Jax, harbored some sinister intentions towards Chloe. Her self-esteem couldn't shake off the sense that danger was lurking nearby. And when Lia stormed out of Chloe's room, she left me with a cryptic warning. Tonight, she said, something might unfold, something that demanded my preparedness.I couldn't help but question
Liam’s pov. As I sat there, the shock from the encounter still lingering in my bones, I couldn't help but stare at the man in front of me. My mind was racing, trying to come up with the right words to say. Who had employed me? It was a question that weighed heavily on my mind, and I had no idea how to approach it. I felt completely clueless about the people in this mall, let alone who had hired me.But then, to my surprise, the man spoke up again. "Anyway, go and stay at that place, I will prepare their food," he said, finalizing his decision. A wave of relief washed over me, grateful that he had taken back his previous words. If he hadn't, I didn't even want to think about what could have happened.I followed his instructions and made my way to the designated seating area. As I sat down on the bench, my mind couldn't help but drift back to Chloe. I could still see the shock and disbelief on her face when she saw me. I knew she wasn't expecting me, and I imagined that a thousand ques
Chloe’s pov. My body jolted the moment I laid eyes on Liam entering the room. It was as if an electric shock ran through me, stirring up a mix of emotions and thoughts. I couldn't help but recall everything Lia had said. Was she telling the truth? And why, out of all people, did I have to see Liam here?I watched Liam as he walked towards us, ready to take our order. My tongue seemed to twist and tangle, making it difficult for me to speak. It was like my mind was racing, trying to process everything at once.When Liam mentioned that he would come back to take our order, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I knew Alpha Jax would start suspecting me again if Liam spent too much time with us. The last thing I wanted was for him to question the nature of my relationship with Liam.In the past, when Alpha Jax trusted me implicitly and never doubted me for a second, I would have been honest with him. But now, with the shadow of Alice hanging over us, I couldn't risk it. Even if I
Chloe’s pov. I woke up with a jolt, my heart pounding in my chest like a drum. The room was pitch black, and I could feel the rough texture of the ropes digging into my skin. It was as if they had tied me down with the strength of a thousand knots. Panic surged through my veins as I realized the gravity of my situation. I had been kidnapped.My mind raced, desperately trying to make sense of what had happened. How did I end up in this nightmare? I strained my ears, hoping to catch any sound that could give me a clue about my captors or my location. But all I could hear was the sound of my own labored breaths and the pounding of my heart, echoing in the silence.The cloth that covered my head felt suffocating, like a shroud of darkness that enveloped me. It made it hard to breathe, hard to think. I fought against the claustrophobia that threatened to consume me, determined not to let fear paralyze me. With every ounce of strength, I began to wiggle and twist, hoping to loosen the rope
Chloe’s POV I couldn't believe my eyes as they landed on Jax, my heart pounding in my chest. My pants shifted uncomfortably as a mix of fear and confusion washed over me. What was happening? Why had he kidnapped me? I thought he had regretted his actions towards me, that we had built a foundation of trust together.I tried to make sense of the situation, but Jax's expression gave nothing away. His face was hardened, his gaze fixed on something in the room, completely ignoring me. It was as if I was invisible to him, as if our connection meant nothing.Questions swirled in my mind, each one more bewildering than the last. What could be the reason behind his sudden betrayal? Had I misjudged him all along? The weight of disappointment settled heavily on my shoulders, threatening to crush my spirit.Memories of our time together flashed before my eyes, moments of laughter, vulnerability, and shared dreams. How could it all come crashing down like this? I had believed in Jax, in the perso
Chloe’s POV The house was unusually quiet when Chloe returned. Normally, the laughter and chatter of her children greeted her at the door, but this time, only the faint rustle of maids working in the background broke the silence. She glanced at her phone as she stepped inside, hoping for a message from Liam, but her notifications were blank.Chloe inhaled deeply, forcing herself to relax. Liam will handle it, she reminded herself. He had promised to confront Mendy, and if there was one thing Liam excelled at, it was handling difficult situations. She pushed aside her worry and decided to make the most of the evening.“Mrs. Liam,” one of the maids greeted her with a polite smile, “would you like us to prepare anything for dinner?”Chloe shook her head, an idea forming in her mind. “No, I’ll take care of it tonight. I want to do something special.”The maid’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, but she didn’t protest. Chloe rarely took over in the kitchen, but tonight felt like the perf
Author’s POVMendy’s sharp eye was on Liam, his presence commanding attention. She felt the weight of her anger bubbling beneath her carefully composed exterior, but she masked it with a small smile. Her posture was relaxed, almost lazy, as if she had all the time in the world.Liam’s expression was the opposite—his jaw was clenched tight, and his fiery gaze was locked on her. Even without his Alpha aura pressing down on the room, his presence was intimidating enough. The principal, standing nearby, cleared his throat nervously.“Mr. Liam, perhaps we can—”“This doesn’t concern you,” Liam cut her off sharply, his tone cold but controlled. He turned his attention back to Mendy, his voice steady but laced with steel. “We need to talk. Alone.”The principal hesitated, but Mendy stepped forward, gesturing for him to leave. “It’s fine,” she said sweetly, her tone dripping with false politeness. “I can handle this. There’s no need to worry.” She added. The principal looked between them, he
Liam’s POV The house was eerily quiet when I stepped inside. Too quiet. I called out Chloe’s name, my voice echoing in the space. No answer. My eyes swept the living room, every corner tidy as usual, but something about the silence felt off. She hadn’t mentioned going anywhere.“Chloe?” I tried again, moving toward the kitchen. Nothing.My pulse quickened, an uneasy knot forming in my chest. I pulled out my phone and dialed her number for the third time, only to hear it ring faintly from somewhere upstairs. She wasn’t answering. I bolted up the stairs, following the sound to our bedroom, and found her phone on the nightstand, the screen lighting up with my name.“She left without it,” I muttered, running a hand through my hair.Panic began to creep in. Chloe wasn’t careless with her phone, and the thought of her being unreachable only amplified my worry. I sat on the edge of the bed, trying to think. She might have gone to her office. That seemed like the logical explanation.Without
Liam’s POV The meeting room was quiet, except for the sound of the projector humming as it displayed charts and statistics. My foreign clients sat stiffly across the table, their expressions grim. I could see the anger in their eyes, the way their eyes darted nervously. They were losing faith in me, and it was starting to show.“Your warehouses are no longer safe,” one of them said, breaking the silence. His voice was sharp, accusing. “It’s like someone knows every location. This isn’t just a coincidence, Mr. Liam. We’re being targeted.” He uttered with a greeted teeth. I leaned back in my chair, forcing a calm smile onto my face. “I understand your concerns,” I said evenly, though inside I was seething. “But I assure you, my team is handling the situation. We’ve reinforced security measures, and we’re monitoring all activities closely.” I tried to reassure them but their gaze was unyielding. “Are you sure that’s enough? This isn’t just bad luck,” one of them said, his voice cold.
Chloe’s POV The very next day, I found myself standing in front of the school, my kids clutching each of my hands. It was supposed to feel normal, dropping the kids off, and watching them run through the gates. But it didn’t. My chest tightened with each step closer to the entrance. Liam had reassured me endlessly last night, but no amount of comforting words could erase the lingering unease swirling in my mind.“Mommy, can we go now?” Aria tugged at my hand impatiently, breaking my train of thought.“Not yet, sweetheart,” I said, forcing a smile and crouching down to their level. “I need you both to promise me something. If anything feels wrong or someone says something that makes you uncomfortable, you tell your dad or come straight to me. Okay?”“Okay,” they chorused, although Asher gave me a skeptical look. He had her father’s no-nonsense expression, sharp for a six-year-old.I kissed their foreheads and sent them through the gates, my heart sinking further as they disappeared in
Chloe’s POV The first few days of Mendy’s presence at the school had been uneventful. It was almost as if she were trying to prove herself, and I couldn’t figure out why that bothered me so much. Whenever I went to drop the kids off, she would always smile to greet the kids, praising them for every little thing, acting like the perfect, doting teacher. But the way she looked at them, the way she got just a little too close, set my nerves on edge.It wasn’t even the way she treated them that bothered me. It was how my children were responding to her. Every day, it seemed, I’d hear them tell me how great Mendy was, how she helped them with this or that, how she made them feel so special. I tried to smile, to be supportive, but deep down, a jealousy I couldn’t control bubbled up inside me. I wanted them to see me that way. I wanted to be the one they ran to when they needed praise or affection.The worst part was how they’d grown so attached to her. They came home with stories about Men
Chloe’s POV The car engine hummed beneath me, but my thoughts were a constant, swirling storm. I couldn’t shake the image of Mendy’s face from my mind. Her too-sweet smile, her fake warmth toward my children—it was all wrong. Something about her felt off. I gripped the steering wheel harder, my fingers aching from the pressure. I needed to talk to Liam. I needed to hear his voice, to feel some semblance of calm, and also to inform him about Mendy. I pulled over to the side of the road, brought out my phone, and dialed his number.The phone rang twice before he picked up, his voice strained. “Chloe?”“Liam, I—” I stopped myself, trying to gather my thoughts. “I don’t know what to do. The principal introduced Mendy as the kids’ new teacher today. She’s been assigned to their class permanently. I can’t— I just can’t trust her with them.”I could hear Liam take a sharp breath on the other end of the line. He sounded tired and worn out, and I hated that. I hated that he had so much on
Chloe’s POV I couldn’t stop the guilt creeping up my spine as I marched into the principal’s office, demanding a transfer for Aria and Luis. The decision gnawed at me, a tiny voice whispering that I was letting my anger control me, but I shoved it aside. My children didn’t belong in a classroom with Mendy.“I understand your concerns, Mrs. Liam,” the principal said, her tone professional but edged with impatience. “However, I must remind you that we’re the top school in the city. Transferring them now would not only disrupt their education but limit their future opportunities.”I folded my arms, my frustration bubbling over. “And I understand that you think this is the best school, but you don’t understand the history I have with that woman. She’s not safe to be around my children.”The principal sighed, looking at me as if I were a stubborn child throwing a tantrum. “Mendy has done nothing to warrant such concerns. She’s been a model professional since she started here. I’ve reviewe
Chloe’s POV The moment the words left the principal’s mouth, I froze, every part of me stiffening like I’d been struck by lightning.“Yes,” she said, “She’ll be Aria and Luis’ teacher this year. We’re so lucky to have her, she’s been an absolute gem.”I blinked, sure I’d misheard. “I’m sorry,” I said slowly, my voice trembling with the effort to stay calm. “You’re saying Mendy is my children’s teacher? Or am I just mishearing?”“No you’re not mishearing,” the principal replied, beaming. “She graciously agreed to step in after the original teacher had an accident. We’re very fortunate to have someone so qualified and committed join us at such short notice.” She explained. I stared at her, my mind struggling to process the words. My heart began to race, panic rising in my chest. Mendy. Of all people. Why is this happening to me? “You’ve got to be joking,” I said, my voice sharper now.The principal frowned slightly, the warmth in her expression faltering. “I’m not joking, Mrs. Liam.