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Rachel's POV.I took a deep breath, a shaky one at that, the moment I got to my apartment. My hands trembled as I fumbled for the keys, shutting the door quickly behind me. I wasn’t even sure if I was safe anymore. The thought that someone had been following me from the office sent a chill down my spine. I couldn’t understand why anyone would be after me. I wasn’t the kind of person to make enemies, or at least, I didn’t think I was. All I did was my job, and even that, I tried to keep as low profile as possible.But then again, maybe it was the spotlight. I didn’t ask for it; it just came with the territory. I blamed it on my talent, not that I enjoyed the attention. That’s why I left all the public relations to Juliet. She was better with the media, and better at handling the pressure. I just stayed behind the scenes, dealing with the paperwork.I dropped my bag onto the floor and sprawled on my bed, still wearing my heels. As I stared up at the ceiling, the events of the day kept r
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Kelvin POV“Drink First” I handed him the other glass of wine.I looked at the mahogany desk, staring at the envelope on the table. It had been weeks of digging, and yet I still didn’t have all the answers. Inside the envelope was everything I’d found on RA. But it wasn’t enough. There were still pieces missing, details that didn’t quite fit together. I handed him the other“You look like you haven’t slept in days, Kev,” he said, his voice tinged with concern and sarcasm. “What’s going on this time?”He was halfway through the wine and when I pushed the envelope toward him. “More about RA. Personal information I managed to dig up.”Noah picked up the envelope, glancing at me before pulling out the contents. He scanned the documents, his face expressionless as he flipped through them. Then he froze at the photograph, a picture of RA’s backside, her figure outlined perfectly in a fitted dress. The curves were impossible to miss. “Is this the only picture?“It's hard to get a picture of
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Kelvin's pov.“Kelvin, are you even listening?” Kim snapped, her voice cutting through the air, though the edges were dulled by the fatigue still hanging over her from last night.Her words pulled me back from the fog of my thoughts. I blinked, struggling to orient myself as my gaze landed on her. She stood by the window, pressing her fingertips to her forehead as if she could somehow push away the throbbing headache left by her hangover. Her skin was pale, and her eyes remained half-shut as she kneaded her temples. Slowly, she stumbled toward the nightstand, where I had deliberately left the pills, not out of kindness, but to see if she would use them without prompting.She reached for a pill and swallowed it, not bothering to look my way.I kept my eyes on her as she sank heavily into the chair, which gave a low creak under her weight. Her head tilted back against the cushion, eyes fluttering shut, her breath escaping in a slow, weary sigh. I found myself drifting back to last night
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Noah's POVI huffed in frustration immediately. I dropped Kelvin's call, not because he called but because of the news he dropped.I have known all along that Racheal can be a bitch, but I wasn't just sure how far she can go.I know her to be a desperate, indisposed being, but that is only if she is pursuing something if she is after something."Does this mean she is after something? Could what Kelvin had said be true? If that, then what could it be? I would have said it's RA, but Kim wasn't that interested in Kelvin to the extent of having him to herself and then seeing another person as her rival," I continued pondering while comfortably swimming in my thoughts.I know it was very inappropriate to do some findings about RA but I couldn't just help with my feelings. I don't know why Kelvin seemed interested in doing the digging, he brought the suggestion as well, and he is the one sponsoring every single cent necessary.While I am driven by my lust and desires, I could see nothing in
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NOAH'S POV Three days passed.....I have decided to go back to the stoic and arrogant me. It seemed every part of me, including my hormones, understood what I was going through because, for a reason I couldn't just explain after I channeled all my jealousy into anger, I think it has stopped the hormone boosting my wet dream. For the past three days, I have been sleeping peacefully, but nothing can fill the void in me......It was a pain she could only eradicate.Since they had the gala concert show shifted to one week which makes it reduced to four days to the real deal we've been working so hard to make things work out and unlike before that we submitted an outline that was rejected the one I instructed to go for with the help of all was accepted which means we have fewer things to worry about now. Not to mention how Rayla has made it her priority to avoid me which I chose to turn a blind eye to." Hey buddy" Wearing my commanding yet flat tone, a tone devoid of emotion." You sound s
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Racheal's POV"Rayla!!" I whispered her name, halting her tracking process.Her casual office outfit indicated where she was off to. Unlike me, I was only dressed in my night dress, which meant I wasn't a bit ready for work, though I had no plan on going day. Things are going as planned, and I had to make sure everything was in place before taking my leave yesterday. The rest should be handled by Juliet.I know she might not appreciate that I had to keep her on her toes right now.With my outward flowing silk nightgown, I dashed towards Rayla, who had her back facing me; I draped my hands on her shoulder blade, waiting for her to shrug it off, which she didn't.I take it as a yes from her before standing in front of her."I'm sorry Rayla. I don't mean to hurt your feelings; I don't know if that was how you've been feeling.....I was just so afraid, and I hope you understand that," I said in the last speech in a whisper.Her facial expression was evident of mixed emotions I couldn't poi
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Racheal's POVI could only stare at my phone after I ended the call with Noah. I could sense the pain and the unpleasantness in his voice even when he tried to hide it from me.His tone lacks his characteristics, which seem unusual.I was left to ponder on what exactly could have stirred things up; I was confused as different suggestions flooded through my mi, and, leaving me in the center of the big sea." Could Rayla have told him about Ariella? I swear I knew his chortle holds a lot of unsaid words." I was mumbling to myself, asking questions to no one.I could feel the urge crawling to me, the urge to pick up the phone again and call him back, asking him the meaning behind his chuckle, what he meant when he deliberately emphasized the Mrs.I was pacing in a circle just at the side of the pool I was in, a habit I couldn't get rid of any time I wanted to figure out something." Don't do this......Who knows, maybe he intentionally left you hanging so you could call him back, and you
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Kelvin's POVI leaned back against the cool leather of my office chair, frustration bubbling beneath the surface. The glare of the midday sun streamed through the windows, but all I felt was a suffocating heat, amplified by the chaos that had unfolded in the last few hours. My dad's voice echoed in my mind, insistent, disgusting, and authoritative as usual.I knew he wouldn't give up easily; the eerie silence between us had to be broken by someone, and whatever he might have wanted to add would never come out pleasant to me.He made it all sound like a caring parent when talking about my arms. I was disgusted by the fact that people saw me as weak just because of it especially this old folk that wouldn't leave the chance to boss me around like a minor.“You need to take some time off, Kelvin. This accident—everyone’s talking about it. Let Kim handle things for now. She’s more than capable.” My dad said with a commanding tone, the one he was used to when it came to ordering me around.
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RACHEAL'S POV.I could feel the tremors in my fingers as I dialed Sophia's number. It wasn’t fear of some intruder lurking in my home that had me shaking; it was the gnawing anxiety of what Sophia might reveal. I’ve always had this nagging sense that she was hiding something from me, but I’d been patient, hoping she would eventually open up when she was ready. I had to maintain the facade for Rayla, Sophia’s child. I let her believe I understood her mother’s thoughts and feelings, even when I didn’t. It felt like I was walking a tightrope, trying not to disrupt the delicate balance of their world. But now, the tension was palpable, and I sensed that the time had come for answers. Sophia’s avoidance today was telling. Why hadn’t she picked up my calls? It was as if she knew something was brewing, something she wasn’t ready to face. My heart raced as I glanced at the man in the room with me—his smirk only added to my unease. He seemed to revel in my discomfort, but I had no choice; I
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Kim's POVI gripped the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white as frustration boiled within me. "How could this happen?" I had planned every detail, every move, just to get Noah's attention. I could almost feel the heat of his gaze, the way he smiled at me, and I wanted to turn that spark into something more. But then Rachael had to show up, didn’t she?“Of all the times to barge in! Couldn’t she have just stayed in her perfect little world?” I muttered to myself, my voice laced with venom. The memory of Rachael’s smug smile made my blood boil. "Why did she have to ruin everything?"Images flashed in my mind: the way I approached Noah, my heart racing with excitement, my plans swirling in my head. I had been ready to make my move, and then Rachael’s voice shattered the moment like glass. “Kim, what are you doing here?”"Ugh! Just like that, she had to play the lucky one here, the one who always meddles."I shook my head, my anger intensifying. “I was trying to be bold, you idiot!” I
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Rachael's POV."We are being followed, ma'am"I had to walk briskly back to the last floor, where the car was parked while James held the door open for me.I still couldn't get myself. Even when I leaned immediately, I disrupted the kiss.My social media account went out due to different messages and texts here and there.I waited behind till this moment because coming to his office because I thought he might want to do something about it probably asked his social team to handle it by taking it down but after a while and still couldn't notice anything I had to force my way down to his office and I wouldn't deny the great disappointment I felt meeting Kim there, the hurt, the pain...... everything flooded in which I refused to let it take me down instead letting my Adrenaline take control filling me up with confidence I couldn't point out where it came from.I loved it when he slammed the door to Kim's face, and I loved the expression on her face. At least it gave me hope, a glint of
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Noah's POV “Sorry, I interrupted something. Maybe I shouldn’t have come.”Her voice broke through my trance, making me realize what was unfolding before me.My heart sank. I could see Kim’s disdain in her eyes, and I felt a rush of protectiveness for Racheal. I struggled to find my voice, feeling trapped between them.I saw through her, it filled with disgust and also disappointment, but why would she feel disappointed when we don't share a thing? I still stood firm to my foot not saying a word until she began to back away, her gaze on the floor. “I should go. It’s not like we share anything worth me explaining or correcting, whatever it is that might be going on in his head.”Her words hit me hard. Did she think I had an explanation? We don't share a thing. I might be “No, wait!” I called out, grabbing her wrist without thinking. I pulled her into the office and shut the door behind us, shutting out Kim’s glare.“Stop it! Stop it okay” Racheal exclaimed, pulling away, her anger evid
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Unknown Pov.Los Angeles had a way of swallowing secrets whole, of hiding them under neon lights and cracked concrete. It was the perfect place for someone like me to operate, to weave webs invisible to anyone who didn’t know where to look. This city, with its endless alleys and shadowy corners, was my kind of playground. And tonight, I had a game to play.I waited, seated in a small, dimly lit room in the back of one of my usual spots. The man across from me looked nervous, tapping his fingers on the edge of the table, darting his eyes around like he expected to see ghosts. His name wasn’t important; he was just one of my watchers, someone who owed me enough that he knew better than to keep secrets. And tonight, he had plenty to share.“Sir” he started, his voice barely a whisper. I didn’t bother answering. I just looked at him, waiting, letting him sweat it out. People reveal more when they’re nervous, and I was interested in every detail.He swallowed, gathering the courage to cont
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Kim’s POVI’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about Noah every single day since he walked out of my life. No matter how hard I tried to push him from my mind, he was always there, haunting my thoughts like a ghost that wouldn’t leave. The things he said, the way he looked at me, it all lingered, reminding me of everything I had lost—and everything I still wanted.For too long, I had convinced myself that he was out of reach. That maybe his heart had finally slipped away from me for good, tethered somewhere I couldn't reach. But recently, something changed. I saw how he looked at Racheal, and a spark of jealousy flickered inside me, igniting an idea. Maybe he wasn’t entirely lost to me after all. Maybe I could pull him back into my orbit, and remind him of what we had before she ever showed up.And so, that’s how I found myself making my way to his office that day. It was early evening, and the hallways of his building were empty, quiet, and dimly lit. I could feel the tension tigh
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Kim's POV.I vent out my anger to the pieces of furniture in the room to the lamp desk beside the bedsides, crutching and throwing up things my hand could touch.The more I kept to flew things the more the anger in me seemed unquenchable.I couldn't pick up my mom's call because I knew talking to her would only make things worse. Kelvin has made it his daily job to avoid me, I heard from his secretary that he is going on a Business trip.My marriage has turned into a hut and my quest has yet to be fulfilled.....The first time it was Charlie who called asking me to check my IG and I bore the consequences of everything, especially from my mom.The image displayed on my screen kept infuriating me more and more.....the hashtag, the comment.... everything just seemed to be adding to my fire.With every comment I read talking about how perfect they look and how great they would be if they get married...... everything just keeps messing the entire me up.I heard the honking car downstairs i
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RACHEAL'S POVI felt so down and heartbroken when Noah called me a forbidden fruit. I knew he still saw me as someone who only wanted to ruin him and taint his image again even when I had no intention of such.I love the way he kissed me, it was desperate expressing how much he has been wanting which I started to dwell into hoping for a new start until he said those words.He has a thing for having his way and then leaving me mending the shredded piece of me.I wasn't expecting Kelvin to be in the meeting because I don't remember granting him his requests. I noticed his uneasiness and I walked towards him to confirm that not knowing his real intention against me." Would he kissed me or do something out of my will if Noah hadn't barged in?'I mumbled inaudibly."Kelvin hasn't for once gotten attracted to me and now will not be that moment "I trailed off to my thought before asking Juliet if she sent the invitation letter to Kelvin." He is now one of the contractors so I had to send
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Noah's POVAs I stood in the dimly lit hotel room, the air felt thick with tension, and the weight of my decision to come to California pressed heavily on my chest. I had traveled all this way for Rachel, a woman I had convinced myself I didn’t love. But as I stood there, the truth crashed over me like a relentless wave—I couldn’t imagine my life without her. The drive down had been a blur, my mind racing with thoughts of her and the lingering doubts that had plagued me for weeks. But nothing could have prepared me for the sight that awaited me when I finally arrived. When I walked into the meeting room, I was greeted by the sight of Rachel and Kelvin standing uncomfortably close. Their silent echoed imagination words in my ears, and a fire ignited within me. I don't care if he was his ex or anything, I might not be the good guy too but of course he shouldn't and must not be Kelvin.My heart raced as I watched them staring at each other with Kelvin's eyes filled with lust and Rache
