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Noah's povI waited outside the bathroom, listening to the low hum of the shower running, hoping she’d come out, say something—anything. But all I got was silence. I knew I should give her space, that whatever had hit her had torn her apart in ways I couldn’t understand. Still, the urge to check on her pressed at me, pushing me closer to the door.Then, a sudden crackling sound broke through the quiet. My heart jolted as I opened the door without a second thought, stepping inside, only to freeze at the sight before me.She was sitting on the floor, the water from the shower spilling down around her, her skin damp, her hair plastered to her face. She was…naked. My brain stuttered to a halt, and my gaze drifted over her involuntarily, a surge of heat rushing through me despite myself. I felt a familiar, immediate reaction that was as inappropriate as it was instinctive, and I clenched my fists, forcing myself to look away, to focus on the fact that she was clearly in no state of mind to
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KELVIN'S POV."You look tired and worn out" I trailed evident of a great meaning behind it while knitting my bow as curiosity crawled in me."And you look like you've just seen a ghost" He retorted sharply cutting me short."You've still not answered my question" He added. I rolled my eyes at him not sure of my response since I knew it was going to hurt my ego as well.The moment I saw him descending from the stairs, a different image started to form in my head leaving me to deal with the aftermath as I felt a pang of jealousy and envy rising in me."I need to see Racheal" He had fully reached the last stairs as he walked towards the three sitters behind where I was standing letting the cushion carry his weight the moment he sank in.".....And since when has her home turned into her office ?" He furrowed his brow awaiting my response."And since when has she assigned the role of her P.A giving you the audacity to question who can and who cannot come to her home"His smitten look com
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Kayla's POVI sat impatiently in Racheal's living room, the weight of guilt pressing down on me like a heavy blanket. I could hear the soft sounds of her moving around upstairs, but I didn’t dare go to her room. I felt trapped between my desire to comfort her and the overwhelming shame that kept me glued to the couch.Noah was across the room, glancing at me with an expression that I couldn’t quite decipher. It was a mixture of concern and curiosity, and I hated that I felt like a spectacle. I slapped my plans against my lap, the sound echoing louder than I intended. My thoughts were racing, spiraling into a chaotic mess of what-ifs and regrets.“Everything will be fine,” Noah said, his voice cutting through my turmoil like a warm knife through butter. He smiled, a genuine expression that I wasn’t expecting, and for a fleeting moment, I felt a little calmer. I didn’t reply. I couldn’t. He didn’t press me to speak, which only deepened the silence that surrounded us. I watched him as h
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*NOAH'S POV*I stood there, my heart racing, watching Racheal as she considered my question. “Do you want me to leave?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. I could see the wheels turning in her mind, how she weighed the implications of my departure, especially after she’d dismissed James yet again. It gnawed at me—the idea of her being alone. “Please stay,” she replied, her voice a mix of a plea and an option, a fragile thread hanging between us. I took a slow step closer, unable to resist any longer. The way she looked at me—those eyes filled with a mix of vulnerability and desire—made my resolve crumble. She wore that crop top again, and I couldn’t help but notice how it clung to her, accentuating her curves in a way that made my breath hitch. The memory of her in my clothes from last night lingered in my mind, but now, seeing her like this, I was caught in a whirlwind of wanting.Her body leaned toward me, and the air between us grew thick with tension. I felt a rush of heat
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RACHEAL'S POV.I woke up to the cold bedspread beside which happened to be where Noah slept on. The wrinkle that appeared made it obvious he just stood up. I felt pangs of guilt and embarrassment wasting through me."I offered myself anyway even when I know I am just a forbidden fruit anyway."I soliloquize while dragging myself down getting ready to prepare for the day. "Haha...." I winced as the sharp pain between my thighs hit me so hard leaving my face flushing red with the memories of yesternight flooding through me."You're so tight Racheal!" He whispered those words to me yesterday giving me no choice but to say anything he bound it with another passionate kiss expressing nothing different from two people getting lost in their hormones.He was soft and gentle with me, I might have taken the advances but he neutralized that by dominating it all.I let the water run through me washing away anything inch of pain, guilt, and hurt I might have felt. I decided to forgive Sophia even
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RACHEAL'S POV.Things have been going smoothly after my encounter with Adam Kings, the only threat I have at hand seems to be Kim.I have sorted out some things as well with Rayla least we are back to our sisterly cuddling and embracing.Juliet hasn't stopped to amaze me with her diligence making me promote her to the Vice-president status least is better off than being just my personal Assistant.Rayla strolled in her heels clicking the tiles obviously to announce her arrival. She would be clocking twenty-two anytime soon after yet she wouldn't stop acting like a child."Ok, whom do we have here!!" I teased while slightly shifting my gaze at her.She has been extremely busy than before now that she has become the CEO, and she has always had her own company of her own since the moment of her aging.She moved towards my table with her handbag elegantly sitting on her arms looking at me with puppy eyes looking for something."Spit! Rayla"I said and I waited for her to say something but
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Racheal's POVI sat at the bar, the world around me a blur of muted colors and muffled sounds. The amber liquid in my glass swirled like the chaos in my mind. Each sip was a feeble attempt to drown the pain that clung to me like a second skin. Rachael. Just the thought of her sent a wave of longing crashing over me, but the memories of the past followed closely, dark and suffocating.“Hey,” a familiar voice broke through the haze. I looked up to see Kelvin, his expression a mix of concern and determination. I didn’t want to talk; I just wanted to disappear into the oblivion of the drink. But he wouldn’t let it go.“Mike called me, you look wasted guy. Do you wanna talk about it,” he urged, his voice steady as if he could anchor me amidst the storm.I sighed, the heaviness in my chest making it hard to breathe. “I can’t be with her,” I muttered, feeling the words scrape against my throat. “The past won’t let me go.” It felt like a confession, one that revealed the depths of my despair.
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Kim's Pov.I couldn’t stop smiling. Every nerve in my body was alight, fueled by something dark, and twisted—a cold thrill that made all my losses feel insignificant. The assets, the businesses, and the respect I’d built up under my name were all gone. Rachael had somehow slipped through my fingers, wrecking everything I’d worked so hard to build. But none of that mattered. Nothing did, not anymore. I didn’t care about the money, the shattered connections, or even my reputation. The only thing that mattered now was seeing her suffer.The irony was delicious: even stripped of everything, I was still in control. More in control because I had nothing to lose. And that gave me power, the kind that made people nervous when they looked into my eyes. This was a new game, with no rules except the ones I decided on.Racheal. Her name twisted in my mind like a curse, and yet, it also filled me with exhilaration. It was pathetic how someone so soft could rile me up this much. She was nothing, a
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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.”
