My world shattered when I discovered my husband Ryan's infidelity with my best friend. The pain and betrayal I felt were suffocating. Our five-year marriage, once a fairy tale, had been a facade. Behind closed doors, Ryan's charming smile hid a web of deceit and infidelity. I was blindsided, left to pick up the pieces of my broken heart. That's when Ethan, Ryan's billionaire brother, entered my life. His piercing eyes and charming smile made me feel safe, like I could trust him with my deepest secrets. Ethan was everything Ryan wasn't - honest, loyal, and true.
Lihat lebih banyak~~Lexi~~The police arrived at the penthouse, surrounding the building and securing the perimeter. Ethan and I were escorted out of the apartment, our hands raised in surrender.As we stepped into the cool night air, I could see the flashing lights of the police cars, the officers moving swiftly and silently to apprehend Julian.Ethan's eyes were fixed on the scene, his jaw clenched in determination. "It's finally over," he said, his voice low and deadly.But as we watched, Julian emerged from the shadows, a sly smile spreading across his face. "You'll never take me alive," he spat, his eyes glinting with malice.The police officers moved in, their guns drawn. "Julian, surrender now," one of them shouted.But Julian just laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "You'll never stop me," he said, his eyes fixed on Ethan. "I'll always come back."And with that, he turned and ran, disappearing into the night.The police officers gave chase, their footsteps echoing through the streets. Ethan and I
~~Lexi~~As we stepped into the elevator, Ethan's eyes locked onto mine, his gaze burning with intensity."Ryan's been watching us," he whispered, his voice low and deadly. "We need to be careful."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. We had to get out of there, and fast.The elevator doors opened, and we stepped out into the lobby. Ethan's hand was still on the small of my back, guiding me forward."Let's go," he said, his voice firm.We quickly made our way to the car, our eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.Ethan's eyes met mine in the rearview mirror. "We'll be okay," he said, his voice soft and reassuring.I nodded, trying to trust in Ethan's ability to keep us safe.Ethan's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. He hesitated for a moment before answering it."Yes?" he said, his voice firm.There was a pause, and then Ethan's expression changed. His eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger."What do you want, Ryan?" he spat, his voice venomous.Ryan was c
~~Lexi~~"I'm glad we have each other," he said, his voice filled with emotion."Me too," I replied, squeezing his hand gently. "We'll get through this together."Ethan nodded, a small smile on his face. "I know we will."We stood there for a moment, enjoying the comfort of each other's presence. Then, Ethan's phone buzzed, breaking the silence.He hesitated for a moment before answering it. "Hello?"I watched as his expression changed, his eyes narrowing slightly. "What is it?" he asked, his voice firm.There was a pause, and then Ethan's face darkened. "I'll take care of it," he said, his voice cold.He ended the call, his eyes locked on mine. "It's Ryan," he said, his voice dripping with venom. "He's threatening to reveal some dirt on me unless I back off."My heart skipped a beat. "What kind of dirt?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's jaw clenched. "I don't know, but I'm not going to let him get away with it."I felt a surge of fear. What could Ryan possibly have o
~~Lexi~~"We're not out of the woods yet," he said, his voice low and serious. "Ryan may have run, but he'll be back."I nodded, knowing that Ethan was right. We couldn't let our guard down, not even for a moment.But for now, in this moment, I just wanted to savor the feeling of being safe, of being with Ethan.I leaned in, my lips brushing against his. It was a soft, gentle kiss, but it spoke volumes.Ethan's arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. "I love you," he whispered, his breath hot against my ear."I love you too," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.As we walked away from the safe house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. We had defeated Ryan, but I knew that there were still many unanswered questions."Hey, can I ask you something?" I said, turning to Ethan."Of course," he replied, his eyes locked on mine. "What is it?""What happened to Ryan's accomplice?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities. "The one who was helping him sabotage your business?
~~Lexi~~"Are you okay?" Ethan asked, noticing my distress.I nodded, trying to reassure him. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little shaken up."Ethan's eyes narrowed. "We'll get him, Lexi. I promise."I smiled weakly, grateful for his reassurance. But as we walked back to the car, I couldn't help but wonder what Ryan's next move would be.The rest of the day was a blur of activity as we worked to finalize the evidence against Ryan. Ethan's team was meticulous in their preparation, and I was impressed by their professionalism.Despite the progress we were making, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were running out of time. Ryan was getting desperate, and I knew that he would stop at nothing to avoid being caught.As the sun began to set, Ethan turned to me with a serious expression. "Lexi, I need to ask you something.""What is it?" I replied, my heart racing with anticipation."I want you to stay with me tonight," Ethan said, his eyes locked on mine. "I don't feel safe leaving you alone."
~~Lexi~~"I'll do whatever it takes to help you," I said, my voice firm and resolute. "We'll face this challenge together."Ethan's eyes locked on mine, and I saw the gratitude and admiration shining in them. "Thank you, Lexi," he said, his voice low and husky. "That means everything to me."We sat there for a moment, our eyes locked on each other's, the tension between us palpable. Then, without another word, Ethan stood up and pulled me into his arms."I love you, Lexi," he whispered, his voice full of emotion."I love you too, Ethan," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.As we held each other, I knew that we were in this together. We would face whatever challenges lay ahead, side by side, and we would come out stronger because of it.But little did I know, our biggest challenge was yet to come. Ryan was still out there, plotting and scheming, and he would stop at nothing to destroy us.As we pulled back from our embrace, Ethan's eyes locked on mine, his gaze intense and seri
~~Lexi~~Ethan's eyes locked on mine, his gaze intense and passionate. "I need you, Lexi," he whispered, his voice low and husky.I felt my body melting into his. "I need you too, Ethan," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's hands roamed over my body, his touch sending shivers down my spine. I felt like I was on fire, my desire for him burning hotter with every passing moment.We kissed, our lips locked together in a passionate embrace. I felt like I was drowning in his love, suffocating under the weight of my own desire.Ethan's hands slipped under my shirt, his fingers tracing the curve of my breast. My body, vibrating in pleasure, arching into his touch."I love you, Lexi," Ethan whispered, his voice full of emotion."I love you too, Ethan," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.His lips trailed down my neck, his kisses sending shivers down my spine. We moved to the bedroom, our bodies entwined as we fell onto the bed. Ethan's hands roamed over my body, his to
~~Lexi~~Ethan smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I know it's fast, but I don't want to wait any longer to make you mine," he said, his voice full of emotion.I felt a lump form in my throat as I looked at him. He was so sincere, so genuine. I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him too."Yes, yes, a million times yes!" I exclaimed, throwing my arms around him.Ethan laughed, holding me close. "I'll take that as a yes," he said, his voice full of joy.We hugged for a moment, basking in the happiness of our engagement. Then, Ethan pulled back and looked at me, his eyes serious."There's something else I need to tell you," he said, his voice low and husky.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What is it?" I asked, my voice full of curiosity.Ethan took a deep breath. "I've been thinking a lot about our future, and I want to make sure that we're on the same page," he said, his eyes locked on mine.I nodded, encouraging him to continue."I want to build a life with y
~~Lexi~~"Stay here," he whispered, his breath warm against my ear. "I'll go check it out."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. What if someone was still in the house? What if they were waiting for us?Ethan moved quietly up the stairs, his eyes scanning the darkness. I watched him go, my heart in my throat.Suddenly, I heard a faint noise coming from the kitchen. It sounded like footsteps, light and cautious.My heart skipped a beat. I turned to call out to Ethan, but he was already halfway down the stairs, his eyes locked on mine."Get behind me," he whispered, his voice low and deadly.I didn't hesitate. I moved behind him, my heart pounding in my chest.Ethan moved forward, his eyes scanning the kitchen. And then, he stopped."What is it?" I whispered, my voice barely audible.Ethan's eyes locked on mine. "It's Ryan," he said, his voice low and even.My heart skipped a beat. Ryan? Here?And then, I saw him. Ryan was standing in the corner of the kitchen, his eyes fixed o
LEXI'S POV I woke up to the sound of soft music and the warmth of my husband's gentle touch. Ryan's fingers traced the curves of my face, and I smiled, feeling my heart flutter. We had been married for five years, but the romance never faded. Every morning, Ryan would wake me up with a sweet serenade, and I would melt into his arms. "Good morning, beautiful," he whispered, his breath tickling my ear. I turned to face him, and our lips met in a tender kiss. The world outside our bedroom door melted away, leaving only the two of us, lost in our love. As we lay there, wrapped in each other's arms, I felt grateful for this life we'd built together. Ryan was my rock, my partner, and my best friend. I trusted him with every fiber of my being, and I knew he felt the same way about me. Our love story was one for the ages – high school sweethearts who had grown up together, exploring the world and building a life filled with laughter, adventure, and passion. We had our ups and downs li...
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