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"The leader of our next generation is my loving son, Edward. He will hold the entire power, and I expect you all to respect my decision."He didn't give them any further explanation or a compelling justification.I could feel the air tense around us. They were shocked, bewildered, and angry! And they didn't avoid expressing it to each other."A cripple?""Does he know sh*t about business!"We heard buzzes. I smiled at Edward and squeezed his hand, "Don't mind them.""I don't!"Johnathan was talking to a few men in the broad he befriended, and he wasn't satisfied with the decision.He was asking them to raise objections, and I swallowed.But to my surprise, neither of them fulfilled his wish."Did you talk to them?"I asked Edward."Hm, you smart kitten! Should I hire you?""I'm shocked! They got the bribe but didn't support him which meant they received a better offer.""Yes, I know how to deal with greedy people. They beg for long-term interest, not just a small amount of money."Jon
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Jonathan's POVUndoing my tie, I tossed it on the floor. Roaring and cussing Edward."You were certain he would choose you."Elenore snapped at me.Sitting on the edge of my bed, I glared at her. She meant it, and I tracked down changes in her since the moment Edward and Olive came to the hall."Make it clear? What do you want to say?"She sat beside me, grabbing my arm and shaking it."Did not that position belong to you? Why did he p*ss it to that ugly beast?"The scent of sarcasm exuded from her words. She regretted not accepting her marriage."Listen! I *ssure you the position will come back to its true heir, not that cripple."I thought about keeping Elenore by my side for a while. She was still useful.She got on her feet and stretched her arms, "I'm extremely exhausted. I'm going to my room to get some rest."Really? Wasn't she the person who planned for tonight? I could see her intention to break up with me.I smirked bitterly!"Excuse me!"She turned around and looked at me,
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* You'll have two more chaps on Thursday.Edward's POV~The bullet burned through my shoulder, and its pain made my throat dry. Being shot by a bullet was a hard hit. You couldn't estimate what would come next.My head fell on her shoulder, and biting my lip, I tried to wrap myself back together and get back to her."Please, Edward! Wake up!"Covering her between my arms, I realized a few guards gathered around us while the others tried to find shelter and stay safe.She kept pressing my wound and freaked out. I wondered why she would react like this when it mustn't be the first time she had seen blood."You are bleeding!"She screamed.Rubbing my palm on her back, I held her tight. I was scared that something happened to her, and I couldn't forgive myself.Resisting the pain, I attempted to calm her."I am fine. Just breathe.""Someone is shooting us! How can I be calm?"I could guess who sent this killer. John was ready for this and had estimated any plausible prospect that Grandpa
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He was treating me like his wife, but I was sure if that were Elenore, she must have worked as a maid and tolerated the worst of all.Should I leave him once his face recovered? We couldn't live like this unless he was a married man. Elenore could simply send me to the jail, claiming that I had set her up.My stepsister was capable of everything cruel. My muscles cramped at the thought. If it wasn't for his voice to break my thoughts, I would have stayed there for a long while."Is that mine?"Shoving the thought off my head, I nodded. Placing the tray on the table."I saw another wound on your arm. Is it a daily routine to go around and get yourself harmed?"He laughed and my heart sank again."It is not my fault that people want to hunt a beast."You are not a beast, Edward! You are a man!At least, I saw him as a man, perhaps cruel to others, but it was his way to survive and protect himself. His world was wilder than mine or as wild as mine. But we chose different ways.Ah, what a
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My dears chap 36 was uploaded but didn't show up again. Please bear with the system glitch until it is up. Thank you!Edward's POV~I caressed her hair and kissed her forehead. She was sleeping soundly so I was careful not to wake her up.But something deep in me was hurt. She was worried and didn't urge me to talk about it. Did she miss her friends at school? But it wasn't fair to keep her just at home.Grabbing my phone on the table, I came out of the bed and called Kit. He should have identified the shooter by now.Kit: "Hey, Mate! We were right. It was John's man. He had hired a killer from another gang to groom his tracks but we had ears there to confirm it."I clenched my fist when my eyes shifted to Olive. Those bullets could hit her.Walking out of the bedroom, I went near the window. The sea was calm. It was Midnight, dark and quiet."Kit, we need to solve it."Kit: "Mate, I want to teach him a lesson but you keep saying I shouldn't kill him."I knew how it tempted Kit to kil
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Johnathan's POV~My brother was a wretched vulnerable d*ck I could smash down at any time. Why was I so scared of him or bothered to hear about his new achievement?I knew he would lose it to me with his life. Conceivably remembering how Elenore started blaming me over the position annoyed me. Moreover, that beast had such a precious woman by his side because of me, and they were not even married.I sat on my swivel chair and started my system to check the files. It was a busy business day. I had to prove myself.My Secretary knocked on the door, wishing to come in."Get in, Raya!"She was very pretty but not my type. I liked more delicate and woman-tempered ones. Raya was cold and never attempted to seduce me. She was focused on her job, and it made me trust her."Sir, I received this a few minutes ago!"She put a file in front of me and at the same time a message popped up on my phone's screen.I was waiting for my men to confirm Edward's death, so willingly I opened the message box
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Edward's POV~Last night was strange, and I was not sure whether to hate or love it. It was nice to spend time with my brothers and Olive. But, my grandma contacted me out of the blue, and I knew it was for John's sake, his favorite grandchild.Knocking on Olive's door, I waited to see if she let me in. I didn't want to interrupt her studies as long as she was p*ssionate and didn't want to miss her *ssignments. I guessed that she was left behind by being limited from joining her courses."Come in!"I opened the door slowly and walked inside. She closed the book and glanced at me."Physiology!""Yup!"She m*ssaged her shoulder when I approached and placed my palm on her shoulder."Let me do it!"M*ssaging her, she looked up at me."Are you here to say something?"I nodded, "We must move."She jumped up and looked at me in surprise!"Are you serious?""Do you like this place?"She seemed nervous."It is not that I hate it here, I'm thinking about your safety! Someone attempted to kill y
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Edward's POV~I was on my way back home and couldn't get rid of the resentment my grandma injected into me. I could see how serious she was to menace me.Each word she uttered came to strike me like a thunderbolt. I had no clue this far she would go. John used her emotions and hatred to force her against me.I sighed and leaned my head back. This unhealthy family of mine shouldn't harm Olive. She dreamed of being a nurse and helping others. And I dreamed of having her by my side.Was it love? I had never loved a woman! I couldn't imagine myself living without her."Sir, since we left the mansion, someone has been following us. Soon we'll reach the bridge to the island."I looked back and saw how close the car was. I knew that face. That was Elenore Levine!A sneer stretched along my face.Why was she following me?"Do you wish to get rid of her?"I shook my head upon seeing how eagerly she was following me. Ignoring and turning her down felt so good. If she bothered Olive, I would giv
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Olive~The next day, I woke up early and took a shower with Edward. When he was drying my hair with the towel, I grabbed his hand and asked him to sit down."What do you think, should I go and see her?"He shrugged, "If you ask my opinion, they were cruel to you."He paused and kissed my knuckles, "But if you don't see her now, it remains your biggest regret. You'll be thinking about it constantly."I nodded, "Would you come with me?""Of course, you are not in a situation to be alone."I cupped his face and kissed him as hard as I could. As we parted, he smiled, "Then we should get ready now. Give me that *ssh*le's number. I'll call him."I laughed! Was he talking about Arvin? He wasn't a bad person, poor guy.Giving him the phone number, I got dressed and we were ready to leave when Mira caught us in the living room."What about your breakfast?"Mira asked us."We will eat outside!"Ed replied and we got out. An hour later, we met Arvin in front of the hospital."She had a bad night
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Kit~I took the last sip of my drink and tapped on Tobin's shoulder."Party is over for us. Time to give some lessons to John!"I peeked at John who was talking to a few of his friends. He was entirely distracted when I approached Elenore.Near her ear, I whispered, "Let's talk in the parking lot!""What for?"I winked at her, "Speaking my heart to you!"I gave her a seductive grin, one of those I rarely offered someone with. She was unnerving and troublesome. As Ed indicated, we could not let her off this easily.I rushed to the parking lot of the hotel. The engagement party was growing hotter and no one paid attention to our absence.Everyone's attention was on the music group we invited.As I expected, my trick toiled on her. It wasn't a surprise. She liked powerful men and it didn't cost me much to lure her.I walked out of the dark, leaning on my car.She smiled and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear."Well, what is the word of your heart?"Tobin appeared behind her, shak
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Edward~It took me two days to come back to a stable condition. During that time, Olive didn't leave my side. I was elated she had become more cautious.She didn't leave my side at all and was supposed to read books and take good care of me. Seeing this side of her made me even more fall over my heels for her.I couldn't wait for the day I could walk again. But there was something that bothered me a lot.I was not sure whether to ask her or not. I was terrified to say something she didn't like and anger her. Losing her could not take any place in my dish.I was tired of losing people and being disappointed.However, I took the bitter pill and swallowed it, asking her about the reason why she freaked out and left me."Olive, stop m*ssaging my legs, they are much better now.""You were groaning in pain last night. I must keep doing these till you become able to walk and sleep better.""Then just give me your ears."She nodded. She looked even more stunning than before."I'm all ears, do
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Olive~The next day, I couldn't sit by and ignore what was going on in the ICU. Layla hadn't come to visit me since this morning, and I refused to eat unless they let me see how Edward's condition was.It was around noon when Layla came inside and scowled at me."Have you not eaten?"I shook my head."I lost my relish. They do not let me see him.""You can't go inside the room. His lungs have been infected and you are not still in a perfect condition. We must take care of him.""Have you moved here because of us?"She bobbed her head, "Half of the day here and the other half in the central hospital. I'm an exception but this is temporary."I tried to blink my tears away but it kept coming."Hey, hey! Don't do this!"She approached and held my hand, her expression saddened."I'm worried. I won't go inside, just behind the gl*ss, please!"She let out a heavy breath and tapped on my hand."Only a few minutes, you know the rules."She nodded and helped me to get down the bed.She held my
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I struggled to open the seat belt. And the car was drowning. My heart hurt and my lungs lacked air.I was losing consciousness when I felt a hand on my shoulder.The surroundings around me reversed. A chubby cute little boy grabbed my hand."Mommy! This way!"We began to run in the garden, it was a warm delightful sunny day. Suddenly, everything swayed into the wild waters, the boy was floating, and I struggled to hold his hand."Don't let go!"I shouted but his hand slipped and he drifted further and farther away.I screamed desperately, begging for help.I blinked and opened my eyes, masculine arms wrapped around me and pulled me up. They lifted me above the water's surface.~Edward~Her car fell into the water and I didn't hesitate, pulling over there I jumped down. Losing her was nothing I could bear.The car was drowned when I reached her and unbuckled the seat belt. I felt my lungs running out of air and pulled her out, swimming up, I pushed her up with all my might.If one of
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Edward~Lately, my hands were tied. I was looking for Gregory and his influences when I heard Interpol had arrested them. I used my connections to talk with Maya's attorney in a restaurant."Why would they arrest Maya?""Are you going to help her out?"I shook my head, "If she had killed her boyfriend, why should I do that at all?""It was your wife who sent her to jail! She plotted against her and Maya won't forgive this."My head grew numb! Olive? How did she realize this? How did she manage? She couldn't be alone."Then I must thank her! I was about to trust Maya again. Besides, I want you to send a message to Mason."The attorney frowned, "We don't seek war!""Neither do I want that. Just tell him to restrain his people. If something happens to Kit again, I will burn this world, let alone his community."I menaced and he just looked at me. I got what I wanted. I needed to hear this from Olive and possibly Dane. She couldn't gather information about Maya and Gregory alone so the br
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Elenore~John was sucking on my breasts. He returned last night and after greeting his grandfather, he asked to visit me in a hotel."Why did you disappear?"I breathed, gasping!He moaned and hushed me. Half an hour later, we plunged into the mattress and he dragged me close to his chest."I realized Maya failed to do the job!"I burst into laughter."How long have you known about her?"He kissed my shoulder, it tingled my skin."Last year, I saw her father in a meeting in the US. He asked me whether I could gain the CEO position. I said if I gained it, would he invest in our company? He revealed his interest."My mood soured after hearing it, "To get what in exchange?""He *ssumed I would marry his daughter!""And you would have accepted only to burn Ed's *ss!""Nope! I knew about her secrets and how dangerous she was. She killed a man to gain his wealth."My back chilled and I turned around to face him."Are you fu*king serious?"He nodded and his fingers brushed on my curves."Yup
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Olive~"He has no idea that whore is tempted to kill his best friend! How can he keep his affairs with her!"My heart was broken. I felt my eyes getting warm and stopped my brain from overthinking.The next day, I was sitting in the garden when he came to me. He reached his hand out to pull the blanket upper on my shoulder when I dodged."Are you going to meet your grandpa?"My voice was cold but I tried not to make him suspicious."Yes, I am; it is cold, are you not going inside?""It is getting warm, I'm fine."He kneeled before me, putting on the same disgusting soft act."Do you need anything?""Yes, not to see your face every second!"I swallowed. I lied! Deeply, I wish we had known each other in some other way. Even though it couldn't change his desires! His heart belonged to the people in the past.He stood up and kissed my head, "I'll be back late. Make sure you eat well."I ignored him but peeked to see if he left.I jumped on my feet and stormed inside."Layla and I are goin
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Maya~"Where are you, Elenore? Are you ignoring me?"I have been calling you since yesterday."I heard the news, she is pregnant! But how can you be sure that’s Edward's child?"This b*tch told me Olive was a virgin and now giving me a conceivable reason.She has changed!"You say that you have no interest in helping me, don't you?""Listen, she is pregnant. He won't give up on her. Just stop bothering yourself and wasting time."I hung up immediately, punching the table in front of me. The coffee spilled out of the cup. I looked outside of the window.I have been staying in this hotel to make sure the house I would step in was going to be his."I won't lose to a stupid girl. He wants to be with her, so I let him leave this world but not now.."I was about to dial Gregory's number when an unknown phone number appeared on my screen."Let's see each other.""Olive?""Yes, I want to talk to you.""I'll send you the location."So serious! She hung up, and I was astonished. My fingers numb
