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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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Kelvin's POV."How is she doing now""Mom would you stop......please"My mom wouldn't stop pestering me regarding Kim even when it was so glaring that she was attached to me at first because of our money yet she wouldn't stop complaining how much she wanted her grandchildren.I had to convince Dad to reclaim the shares from Racheal, which he left me to do.I thought he was even going to argue with me, but having realized what her so-called daughter-in-law has done, he doesn't give it a second thought.It is so rare for Dad to go against Kim's wish; only God knows what she used to have bewitched those old folks, and even with everything she has done, Mom still hasn't cleared of her witch.Amidst everything she was still on my neck.The clicking sound of the heel distracted me, and at first, I tried to push it aside, willing myself to focus harder on the spreadsheet in front of me. But the sound was impossible to ignore. Each click pulled at my concentration, diverting my gaze from the
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Noah's POV.“Noah,” she said, her voice soft but steady. “I’m your sister.”The words seemed to hang in the air, heavy as my face shifted, the impact of her words hitting me like a tornado. I was stunned, completely off-guard, maybe this was just another of Kim's tricks.………..Sitting in the back seat, I kept my gaze fixed on the passing scenery, the blur of trees and street lights only intensifying the fog in my mind. Beside me sat this stranger—no, my sister, if the test was right. The word echoed in my head, but it didn’t feel real. Sister. A part of me didn’t even want to be here, didn’t want to know the truth that would shake the foundation of everything I’d started to build again.A few weeks back, I had finally won Racheal’s trust. After months of trying to undo the damage Kim had caused, I’d managed to convince her that I was worth the risk. She’d given me a second chance and allowed herself to believe in me again. We were finding our way back to each other, despite everything
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RACHEAL'S POV."Yeah, it sounds unbelievable too. Racheal I never knew she was a twin until this moment." With my hair roughly tangled from the thrusting of hands in and out. I couldn't stop the tears flowing uncontrollably down my cheeks.The revelation that struck me was unexpected. It had been two days since everything unraveled, and yet I couldn't force myself to face the public.I closed my eyes as the clear image of the result replayed in my head bringing a new fresh tears aftermath. "The result said 97% that we are related." If all these were before I met Sophia, I would have appreciated it, but I wasn't sure if my feelings right now were a mixed feeling that left a lump in my stomach, a bike in me making me feel sick and nauseous.On one side, I was happy that I was trailing a new path with Noah-I remember the way he wouldn't stop looking at Ariella and how he wouldn't believe the amazing work his seed has done.I shot my eyes, letting the memories flow through my mind, quen
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Noah's POVI sat in the quiet, the soft hum of the world outside fading into a distant murmur, lost in the maze of my thoughts. The weight of my emotions pressed down on me like a heavy blanket, suffocating yet familiar. I stared blankly at the wall, memories swirling in my mind—moments of laughter, warmth, and the unbreakable bond I once had with my daughter. Suddenly, the sharp trill of my phone broke through the silence, slicing through the fog in my head. I reached for it, my heart racing, and when I saw the name on the screen, a painful mix of joy and sorrow flooded through me. I answered, my breath catching in my throat.“Daddy, I missed you,” her tender voice floated through the speaker, soft and sweet, wrapping around my heart like a fragile thread. I closed my eyes, letting the sound wash over me, but the joy was quickly overshadowed by an avalanche of grief. I couldn’t respond; the words wouldn’t come. The child I adored had become a symbol of everything I had lost, all bec
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Kim's POVI sat cross-legged on the couch, wrapped in the delicate embrace of my wine lace nightgown, feeling the soft fabric against my skin. With a glass of apple juice in hand, I couldn’t help but grin as I watched the flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. Rachael’s face filled the screen, looking utterly tattered and defeated. Reporters bombarded her with questions, their voices a cacophony of disbelief and disdain. How could she engage in incest when countless men were eager to be with her? The absurdity of it all made me chuckle. I savored the moment, relishing Racheal’s fall from grace, each question a reminder of how much I had triumphed over her. I was so engrossed in the spectacle that I didn’t notice Kelvin entering the room until he stormed over and turned off the TV with a sharp click. I looked up, surprised, to find his face twisted with anger. My heart raced, but I couldn’t resist the urge to shoot my shot. “Are you still in love with her?” The words slipped out before
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"What's wrong with everyone, why do they all tend to be acting distant and different towards me not like It was my fault that she got engaged in incest? Why do they all tend to make it a big deal throwing tantrums here and there"I wouldn't lie that the way Noah acted a bit differently doesn't do something to me especially when he hasn't yelled or screamed at me like that before. Not only that, his face filled with disgust and disappointment.I hissed in annoyance while I took out my phone from my purse that was lying on one side I threw it at the moment I came back from Noah."Did you watch the News?" I asked in the distance expecting something better. I waited for some time to call so she could ask me if I was being all this or probably call me for a celebration but after waiting for some hours and couldn't neither her message not her calls I decided to do that myself."Huh”, that was her response which aggravated the anger that had been building me up."Seriously???!" I widened my
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Noah's POV."Mrs Patterson's beauty has grown so much that I couldn't take off my eyes for a bit"I smirked in disdain to my voice but anyway what needed to be done has to be done.I moved closer to her closing the distance between us and letting my eyes scourge her from head to toe, I nodded in satisfaction putting my emotion in check."Yeah, You are right and you win...I shouldn't be giving myself unnecessary stress." I noticed her expression and emotions quite differently as they switched from lust to happiness and another expression I couldn't point out exactly.I let my eyes linger on her moderately full lips which left her shuddered under my scavenging gaze.She felt numb with every one of my reactions getting lost in words. Earlier she was running mouth and now she has gone numb.I twitched my mouth slightly in admiration."Seemed Mrs Patterson has gone numb now!?" I said flatly in a tone I knew she needed to hear."C-can you....pls don't call me by that surname, it wasn't mean
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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.”
