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Noah's POVI woke up with a spin on my head; it was as if my head was gonna split into two any moment from now. I tried to massage my temple while studying my environment. Of course, I don't need magic to know this is Racheal's room, but how did I get here? I guess that would be a question for another day.I twitched my face to the effect I got on scouting around for Racheal since I was supposed to wake up with her by my sides, and I felt slightly embarrassed for my wish because I didn't think I deserved that. Before I could go on drowning myself in my dad's thoughts, I waved it off with my palm resting on my forehead, avoiding unnecessary craning or twisting around.Before I could raise myself out of the body, the sudden brush of my hands against the lamp deck made me realize Rachael cared for me, leaving great guilt in me.She doesn't deserve me, She deserves someone far better than I was. I winced in pain at the sudden reminder from my head not to waste any more time pondering on m
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I opened the door only to meet a familiar silhouette sitting comfortably while having her legs crossed above each other."Hi, Noah," She said with a sly smirk which almost got me nauseous. "I cursed the day I met this fox". I cursed inwardly.Wearing my dark sneer smile, I walked straight to my desk before sinking myself in my office completely neglecting her.I heard her scoff which I still decided not to hear."Hello Mike"Twirling my pen impatiently, I dialed Mike's office number and as if he had been expecting my call he picked it up with no delay."Where is Roseline " I asked through my gnashing teeth.Mike noticed the change in my tone and the obscurity it carries."Hope everything is well Mr Gordon?""Not really just that I have an unwelcomed guest and I know she can only have access if someone has willingly granted that."I said why squirting at Kim halted her track a few inches away from my table. I could see the way she opened her mouth before pressing back into a thin line.
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Rachel's POV*The ringing of my phone shattered the silence of my office, and I glanced at the screen. It was Noah, calling from his private number. My heart raced at the sight of his name, but a wave of frustration washed over me. Why was I feeling this way? I thought I knew what he wanted, what we wanted—but now it felt confusing and distant, like trying to grasp smoke.I had been wrestling with my emotions lately. Noah wouldn’t stop calling and sending me sweet messages, but they felt like empty gestures, unable to soothe the gnawing emptiness inside me. It stung to think that maybe he only wanted our child, Ariella, and that felt so selfish. It twisted in my stomach, a knot of resentment and longing.Today was Wednesday, and I knew Noah would have picked Ariella up from school. I missed her more than I could put into words. The separation was unbearable; I wanted to hold her, to feel her warmth against me. The weekends felt too far away, and I ached for the moments when we could a
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Kim's POV.I feel more like shit for going to his office...." what am I expecting" I snarled annoyingly at my stupidity..."That he was just gonna accept all because I said so!!" I went rambling on and off with myself but my dialogue was cut short by the notification that just bumped through my screen.It was the gossip platform I followed on I.G., I couldn't believe I could do such a thing but the sudden news they always brought for me then just had this way of calming my inner beast."What??!" I shit my eyes widened to the news before me."No way" I turned my car straight to Racheal's office direction. I know unlike Noah who I thought could do nothing on my unannounced visit, Racheal could do worse, and before then I would take the advance in serving her the hell worst I have in package.I smirked at the idea that just popped through my head just now."Sorry, Mr Noah Gordon. I wish you keep to the end of my promises but the sudden announcement of your wedding with Racheal Houston co
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KIM'S POV"You are insane!!"She said in an outburst not shocking me at all."Well, my big sister here .....oh sorry half big sister has impressed me and now I couldn't help not to give her a round of applause.""If you want to be the b*tch you are and also think bigger than your tiny brain, I would suggest you walked out of here just the same way you walked in.........I thought you had gotten more reasonable than I left you which made me allow your entrance but right now I am so disappointed. Mrs Houston hasn't done a great job"I almost snapped at her with the mention of my mom she dragged me into all this but I suddenly remembered I was still in the office and that wouldn't be a good impression on me."Enough of this insult, think Kim. Your coming here wasn't for this.......You are more prepared than this " I screamed inwardly at myself while locking my gaze which she averted only to tell me to close the door behind me.****Rachael's POV.Noah called me to ask if I saw the live in
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*Rachel's POV*As I reached Noah's suite, a knot of anxiety tightened in my stomach. To my surprise, the room was filled with familiar faces—Mike, Rayla, his butler, and of course, Evelyn. The sight of her made my skin prickle with irritation. I cursed inwardly at myself for choosing this day, of all days, to come here. “Why would I pick the night of his proposal?” I scolded myself silently, feeling a wave of embarrassment wash over me. “What was I expecting?” I tried to keep my expression neutral, but I could feel the tension rising.Ariella bounded into the room, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She ran straight to me and wrapped her little arms around my waist. “Mommy! Daddy spoiled me with so much chocolate and ice cream!” she exclaimed, her voice bubbling over with joy. I smiled, feeling a warmth in my heart despite the chaos around us. But then she continued, “And my friends were all talking about how amazing the proposal was! They couldn’t stop blabbering about it!”Hearin
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Noah's POV.I know the moment Racheal came in here, there was something under her sleeves but I decided to feign pretense as I had no idea of what she wanted to do."Did I hear her wrongly when she told me Kim came to her office?""oh shit" I cursed inwardly while still trying to maintain my calm demeanor not letting my emotion leak out into my countenance.Kim was one of the reasons I had to go on with my plan to broadcast my relationship and propose in my live interview with the TVC news.I was delighted when she told me she was going to let me be and leave my life, of course, I should have known that woman was just bluffing. I know how big a threat Kim was to my marriage or my relationship with Racheal and that's why I have to act up as fast as possible least when Racheal comes to realize the truth it would be easier to calm her down."Did I love her?"....."Yes, I love her enough to marry her especially when Kim wouldn't stop proving how wrong of me to have that soft spot for her a
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Kelvin's POVI sat by the window of the plane, the world outside a blur of clouds and blue sky, my head resting against the headrest. It felt surreal, yet my mind was anchored to the ground—specifically, to the last conversation I had with Racheal. The weight of my emotions pressed down on me as I closed my eyes, letting the memories wash over me like a tide.Rachael's smile was the first thing that came to mind. It had a warmth that could light up the darkest days, a beacon of hope that I had foolishly taken for granted. I remembered the way she talked, her voice a melody that danced through the air like a gentle breeze. The way she swayed her hips when she walked—a simple motion that drove me wild. Each little thing she did captivated me, and yet, I felt like a fool for allowing my desires to cloud my judgment.I had made a huge mistake, one that gnawed at my insides. I let my selfishness get the best of me. I wanted her, but the truth was glaringly evident: she loved Noah. The fath
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Noah's POVOne week later...I stood beside Racheal, who was propped up on the hospital bed, still struggling to fully recover. The sterile scent of antiseptic hung in the air, but it was the sight of her fragile form that gripped my heart. Kelvin and Bella had flown back to New Coastal two days ago, insisting on leaving after Racheal woke up. Their departure felt like a hollow echo of the chaos that had consumed us.Juliet was locked away, and sentenced to life imprisonment. I made sure of that. She deserved every bit of it. A maniac like her wasn’t meant to walk among the living.As I watched Racheal adjust herself, attempting to sit upright, I instinctively reached out to help her. But she slapped my hand away with a surprising force. The sting of her rejection hit me like a cold wave. She had done the same thing when she first woke up, and it scared the hell out of me. I rushed to the doctor, fearing she was suffering from amnesia, but my worries eased when he assured me she had b
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Kelvin's POV"You left us, remember? You gave us hope, Ana! You let us all believe you would come back! We waited for you, Ana. I waited. Mom waited... You broke your promise! You broke your fucking promise because of your selfish interest, your lust for revenge!"I pulled Bella into an embrace, which she calmly accepted. Juliet, whom I now realized was Anabella, had recently been caught at the same tournament Bella had described. She had a lot on her mind and plenty of tools at hand. If not for Bella, we would still be in the dark; no one would have thought that this old tournament, long neglected, would be used to commit such a devious act.Just two days ago, Bella had been crying in my arms. So much was uncovered—so much I hadn’t expected at all.After coming to terms with the fact that Bella was Juliet's younger sister, it occurred to me that Juliet wasn't who we thought she was. Her initial aim in entering R.A. was to cause harm to the Houston family. As she had said moments ago,
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Kelvin's POVI was on the brink of tears the moment I set my eyes on Kim. The fact that she was breathing with the aid of oxygen wasn't enough; she was hooked up to a life-support machine. I felt a flicker of irritation that Noah had signed the forced labor consent form, but perhaps I was wrong—maybe that was the best decision.Bella had a tough time going back to sleep after mentioning a random name that only gave me a hint amidst the shattered debris of my thoughts. I tried not to force any conversation on her, at least keeping my promise to Noah until she opened up. Until then, I remained silent.We couldn't go into the ward, so we decided to stay back, looking through the transparent glass that separated us from the lobby lawn. Bella couldn't control her tears anymore; I had been hearing her trying to stifle the sobs since we arrived. Her soft gasps said it all. It made me reflect on my decision to stay outside; I didn’t think I could keep my emotions in check once we entered.Lin
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Kelvin's POVI couldn't believe I had given in to my lust once more. The last time something like this happened, I apologized and vowed it would never repeat itself. Now, as I sifted through the files Noah sent me, I still struggled to admit that Juliet and Bella might be sisters. Our alliance was built on a shared goal, and the last time we had met like this was to reveal the truth behind RA. Now, we were here because of Racheal, but my purpose was to uncover Juliet's identity.*I didn’t start this relationship on a clean slate just to end it because of a culprit sharing her blood.*“You seem early!” Noah remarked, his voice laced with sarcasm.“And you seem late,” I shot back, eyeing him. He looked lean and disheveled, a total mess compared to the Noah I knew.“Is she with you?” he asked.“Why would I bring her with me?” I replied, my irritation rising.“You have no reason to call me here, then—”“What makes you think they’re related? Even if they are, I doubt she knows about her ex
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Bella's POVEvery part of my body ached from the journey, and I could barely feel my legs. But it was worth it. It had been a long time coming—discussing the idea of flying down here to visit Kelvin's parents. He had been overly protective, worrying I wasn’t ready for this. Yet, here we were, on our way to meet both my idol and his parents. The former excited me; the latter filled me with dread.Kelvin noticed my uneasiness and pulled me into an embrace, planting a soft kiss on my forehead—a gesture I had grown so accustomed to. We had just landed, and as we headed to the lobby, I spotted Kelvin shaking hands with someone I didn’t recognize. Others bowed slightly to him, showing their respect.*What should I expect?* I thought. *He is one of the youngest renowned businessmen, linking a channel between New York and the USA is no small feat.* I mustered a smile for those who acknowledged me.We would head home before leaving early to visit Racheal in the hospital. My gaze was caught in
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Kelvin's POVI had barely settled back into my office when the news hit me like a freight train. Rachael had been in an accident? My heart sank as I slumped into my chair, the weight of the world crashing down around me. I had just returned, hoping to find some semblance of normalcy, when everything spiraled out of control again.“Kelvin, are you okay?” Bella asked, moving toward my chair, her eyes scanning my face for any sign of reassurance.“No, not really,” I replied, rubbing my temples to ease the pounding in my head. She could see how close I was to Racheal, and I knew she understood my worries. “Rachael is in critical condition. I need to get down to New York,” I added, my voice strained.“Do you want me to come with you?” she offered, concern lacing her tone. I hesitated for a moment, the urgency of the situation clashing with my instincts to protect her. “No, I’ll travel alone,” I said, pushing myself to my feet. I grabbed my phone and shot a quick message to my secretary,
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Kim's POVI could remember feeling utterly drained when I returned home, free from Kelvin's silence, the weight of everything pressing heavily on my shoulders. My parents welcomed me with open arms, their warmth almost overwhelming. My dad, who had been distant for so long, embraced me tightly. The love in that moment nearly brought me to tears.“Kim, we’ve missed you so much,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. “I’ve missed you too, Dad,” I replied, feeling the tears well up in my eyes. It was a bittersweet reunion, knowing what lay ahead. I wasn't expecting such a reaction from my dad and hearing how he missed me made me feel like I was close to my endThe last time I went to the clinic for a check-up, I had received the results I had dreaded. I had known, deep down, that choosing to keep the baby while battling cancer was a gamble. The odds were stacked against me, and I felt the looming shadow of my mortality.My mom had sensed something was wrong, even when I tried to keep
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Racheal's POVI couldn't take Noah's silence anymore. It was suffocating me, and it was terrible for Ariella to witness all of this. My heart raced as I stormed into Noah's study, furious and desperate for answers. My hands trembled with anger and confusion as I stumbled upon a collection of files and documents, all centered around Juliet.I picked up every picture I could find. My breath caught in my throat as I looked at the images of Juliet and her family. There was one of a man smiling lovingly at a woman—Juliet's parents, I realized. The man’s coat struck a chord in my memory, though I couldn't pinpoint why it seemed so familiar. As I traced the photos, my eyes fell on a little girl who looked strikingly like Juliet. It had to be her sister. A shiver ran down my spine as I pieced together the fragments of my discovery. But then, my gaze landed on a guillotine with a body labeled "XAVIER'S." My heart dropped. I was about to open it when Noah’s voice shattered the silence.“You're
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Kelvin's POVThe air between us hung heavy with unspoken words. I could see Bella processing everything I had just said, her brow furrowed in thought. I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to bridge the gap that had grown between us.“Kelvin, I don’t understand why you didn’t tell me sooner. I could have helped you,” she said, her voice steady but filled with a hint of disappointment. “I thought I was protecting you,” I replied, my frustration mixing with regret. “I didn’t want you to be dragged into the chaos of my life. But now, I realize that keeping you in the dark only hurt us both.”She fell silent, staring at the ground as if searching for answers in the cracks of the pavement. I wanted to reach out, to comfort her, but I hesitated, unsure if she would welcome my touch again.“Do you think this is something I could just forget?” she finally asked, her voice breaking slightly. “You made me feel like I was special, and then you pulled the rug out from under me.”
