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By Chance, By Fate Do I Even Have A Choice?
70I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the muted news on my TV. I could see the headlines scrolling across the screen, and every word felt like a dagger. “Presidential Family Scandal Continues to Erupt.” My father’s name blared in bold text, paired with phrases like “Nightshade Deal Allegations” and “Unrest in the Administration.”It was all falling apart, piece by piece, and I was at the center of it. Or maybe, as I was starting to suspect, Charlotte was the one pulling the strings. The bitch. The thought made my blood boil. It was her. It had to be. Everything—the pressure from my father, the growing media frenzy—it all pointed back to her manipulations. And yet, my father didn’t see it. No, to him, I was the problem. “Alex!” his voice bellowed from down the hall, loud and impatient. I groaned, tossing a pillow at the wall in frustration. I knew exactly what he wanted, and I wasn’t in the mood to hear it. But avoiding him wasn’t an option. Not in this house. Draggin
Last Updated : 2024-12-06By Chance, By Fate Weight of everything
Alex The weight of the news was suffocating, but I couldn’t stay in that room any longer. My father’s silence had spoken volumes, and I needed to breathe. I needed to think. “Elena,” I said, my voice strained. “Let’s get out of here.” She hesitated, glancing between me and my father. “Alex, are you sure? I mean, with everything going on…” “I need air,” I said firmly, grabbing my coat. “I can’t stay here.” Elena nodded reluctantly, grabbing her bag. The tension in the room crackled as we left without another word. My father didn’t even try to stop us. The moment we stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a slap, but it wasn’t enough to clear my head. The city felt louder than usual—cars honking, people shouting, the buzz of life moving on while my own felt like it was imploding. Elena walked beside me, her arms crossed tightly against the chill. “Where are we going?” “Anywhere but here,” I muttered. We ended up at a small restaurant tucked away on a quiet street. It
Last Updated : 2024-12-08By Chance, By Fate Saved By Charlotte
72AlexI stood frozen for a second, staring at the black SUV and the woman sitting inside like she owned the world. Her dark red lips curved into a smirk, her posture relaxed yet commanding.“Get in,” Charlotte repeated, her voice sharp, her perfectly manicured nails tapping impatiently on the car door.I scoffed, stepping back. “Not a chance.”“Alex,” Elena hissed beside me, tugging at my sleeve as she glanced nervously at the horde of journalists swarming us like locusts. “We need to go. Now.”“We’ll find another way,” I muttered stubbornly, gripping her hand tighter and pushing through the crowd. But it was pointless. The reporters were relentless, their microphones thrust so close I thought they’d hit me in the face.“Alex, do you deny the allegations?”“Is Charlotte blackmailing you?”“Will the Nightshade family take control of your father’s empire?”The barrage of questions pounded against my ears, drowning everything else out. Cameras flashed wildly, blinding me with every ste
Last Updated : 2024-12-09By Chance, By Fate Trust and Deception
73AlexThe car eased to a stop in front of the Nightshade estate, the grandeur of the mansion casting long shadows in the fading light. Its sharp angles and towering spires looked more like a fortress than a home. The weight of what we’d just walked into settled heavily on my shoulders.I turned sharply to Charlotte, my voice laced with venom. “You had no right to drag us here.”She arched a brow, completely unfazed. “You’re welcome, by the way. But if you’re done whining, we should get inside. We don’t have time for this tantrum.”Elena shifted nervously beside me, gripping my arm as though she could anchor me to sanity. Her voice was soft but strained. “Alex, we don’t have to stay. We can leave right now.”I shot Charlotte a glare, silently daring her to stop us. “She’s right. Open the damn door.”Charlotte’s smirk faltered just a little as her gaze narrowed on me. “Suit yourself. You can walk back through the reporters, with cameras in your face and stories spinning faster than yo
Last Updated : 2024-12-11By Chance, By Fate He's gone!
74LiamI didn’t know how, but I ended up falling asleep. The weight of everything—Victor’s words, my mother’s fury, Anders’ hostility—had pressed down on me so hard it felt like my mind had shut off just to escape it all.When I woke up, it was pitch dark. The silence of the palace was unsettling, the air thick with something I couldn’t name. My chest ached as I slowly sat up, wincing when the sharp pain in my side flared up again. I looked around the room, my vision adjusting to the darkness.“Father?” I called out softly, hoping he’d still be there.Nothing.I tried again, my voice a little louder this time. “Victor?”Still nothing.Panic began to creep in. I forced myself to move, ignoring the dull throb that radiated through my ribs, but the moment I swung my legs off the bed, pain lanced through me like a blade. I sucked in a sharp breath and slumped back onto the mattress, my hand clutching my side.“Damn it,” I muttered under my breath.That’s when I noticed it. A small piece
Last Updated : 2024-12-12By Chance, By Fate 75
75AlexThe fire crackled softly, its warmth doing nothing to ease the icy tension in the room. Damon Nightshade leaned back in one of the leather chairs, exuding a relaxed authority that made my skin crawl. He studied me like I was some pawn on a chessboard, waiting for me to make a move he could exploit. “Have a seat,” Damon said, gesturing to the chairs opposite him. His voice was smooth, calm, but it carried an undertone of command that left no room for argument.I stayed standing, crossing my arms. “We’re not here to make ourselves comfortable.”Damon tilted his head, a faint, amused smile on his lips. “Suit yourself. Though, I find negotiations go smoother when everyone’s relaxed. Charlotte, what will you have to drink?”Charlotte, who had made herself at home on the chair beside him, smiled like she belonged there. “A glass of red wine, Damon. Something bold.”“Of course,” Damon said, nodding toward one of the silent attendants who stood in the shadows near the door. The man d
Last Updated : 2024-12-16By Chance, By Fate 76
76Alex The tension in the room was palpable. The fire crackled and popped, casting flickering shadows on the stone walls. But the warmth it offered couldn’t soothe the chill running through me. Damon Nightshade, as smug and composed as ever, sat in his chair, his dark eyes gleaming with quiet amusement.Beside him, Charlotte leaned back in her seat, a glass of red wine in hand, her smile far too pleased. I stood there, arms crossed, trying to keep my emotions in check. I had been dragged here under duress, but there was no way in hell I was going to make it easy for Damon or Charlotte.Damon leaned forward slightly, his gaze never leaving mine. “Alex, I know this isn’t easy for you. But sometimes, life forces you to make hard decisions.”“Hard decisions?” I scoffed, my voice filled with disbelief. “What the hell are you talking about? You think I’m just going to roll over and play your game?”He didn’t flinch, his lips curling into a smile. “I don’t think you have much of a choice,
Last Updated : 2024-12-16By Chance, By Fate 77
77 Alex Turning to Damon and Charlotte, I took a deep breath, trying to steady my voice. "I'm not going to marry her. I don't care what you say or what happens to my family's reputation. This isn't my problem, and I'm not going to fix it." Damon's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing. "You don't have a choice, Alex. This is the only way to save your family." "Then let them burn," I spat, my voice dripping with venom. "I'm done with this. I'm done with all of it." I turned and headed for the door, my heart pounding in my chest. I could hear Charlotte's voice behind me, her tone shrill and demanding. "Alex! Where do you think you're going? You can't just leave!" I didn't turn around, my pace quickening as I made my way towards the exit. But just as I reached for the door, I heard her voice again, this time laced with a hint of desperation. "Alex, wait! You can't leave without a car. How do you plan to get home?" I paused, my hand on the doorknob, and turned to face her. Her e
Last Updated : 2024-12-17
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By Chance, By Fate Epilogue
Epilogue Four months later,AlexThe day started like any other, though I had this odd sense that something was off. Liam had been unusually secretive for the past week—whispering into his phone, disappearing for hours, and giving me these coy little smiles that made me both suspicious and amused.“Are you hiding something from me?” I’d asked him over breakfast that morning.“Who, me?” he replied, his face the picture of innocence. “Never.”I rolled my eyes but let it go. If Liam had a secret, I’d find out eventually.The day passed uneventfully, and by the time evening rolled around, I was half-convinced he’d forgotten my birthday entirely.“Get dressed,” he said, popping his head into the bedroom. “Something nice.”“Why?” I asked, narrowing my eyes.“Just trust me,” he said with a grin, disappearing again before I could press him further.---An hour later, we were in the car, heading to a destination he refused to disclose. My curiosity was driving me insane, but I tried to play i
By Chance, By Fate 150
150AlexMoving in with Liam felt surreal, like stepping into a dream I didn’t dare believe I could have. His apartment—our apartment now—was warm and inviting, filled with little pieces of him that I was quickly coming to adore. A framed photo of his childhood dog sat on the mantel, his collection of vintage vinyl records lined the shelves, and a faint scent of cedar lingered in the air.“Home sweet home,” Liam said, tossing his keys onto the counter as we stepped inside.I dropped my bags by the door and glanced around. “It’s still sinking in that this is real.”He grinned, pulling me into a hug. “It’s real, Alex. This is us now.”Just then, the doorbell rang, breaking the moment. Liam sighed, releasing me. “That’ll be Daniel. He insisted on helping us settle in.”“And Sophia?” I asked, half-joking. “Is she coming too?”“Of course,” Liam said, smirking. “Those two are attached at the hip these days.”---Sure enough, Daniel and Sophia arrived with bags of food and a bottle of wine.
By Chance, By Fate 149
149AlexThe morning air was sharp as I stepped out of my car, nerves bouncing in my chest. Daniel was already waiting for me near the café, leaning casually against the doorframe like he had all the time in the world. His calmness was infuriating, especially since I was a mess.“Relax,” Daniel said as I approached. “You’re not going into battle.”“Feels like I am,” I muttered, shoving my hands into my coat pockets. “This isn’t just about me anymore. It’s about Liam… and Sophia, for some reason.”Daniel smirked. “You’ll thank her. Trust me.”I raised an eyebrow but didn’t press. We stepped inside, and there they were—Liam and Sophia, sitting at a table in the corner.They had come here to USA to see us and we took a rendez vous here. Liam looked as tense as I felt, his jaw tight, eyes scanning the room nervously. Sophia, on the other hand, exuded a calm confidence, sipping her coffee like this was a regular Tuesday.When Liam’s eyes met mine, I froze. The weight of everything—the lie
By Chance, By Fate 148
148AlexFew days later,Daniel paced back and forth in my room, a mix of anger and determination etched across his face. His fists were clenched, and I could see he was holding himself back from exploding.“You’re not going to believe this,” he finally said, stopping in front of me.I sat on the edge of my bed, my heart sinking at his tone. “What is it?”He hesitated for a moment, then blurted out, “Charlotte’s lying. She’s not pregnant, Alex.”My stomach dropped. “What?”“She’s lying!” Daniel repeated, his voice louder this time. “I overheard her on the phone with one of her friends. She was laughing about how she tricked you into staying. She said it was the only way to keep you from running off with Liam.”I stared at him, my mind reeling. “Are you sure about this?”“Positive.” His jaw tightened. “I even recorded part of the conversation. I figured you’d need proof.”He pulled out his phone and played the audio. It was Charlotte’s voice, clear as day, bragging about her manipulati
By Chance, By Fate 147
147AlexAfter everything that happened, I could barely think straight—well, no pun intended. I couldn’t shake the chaos of the past few weeks. Liam was miles away in Norway, dealing with his own mess, while I was stuck here with Charlotte, pretending like my life wasn’t falling apart.It wasn’t like I didn’t think about leaving her. I did. Every single day. The problem was, Charlotte knew how to play the game better than anyone. The moment she sensed I was pulling away, she dropped the bomb.“I’m pregnant.”Those two words stopped me dead in my tracks.“What?” I stammered, blinking at her as if I’d misheard.Charlotte crossed her arms, her lips twisting into that smug smile she always wore when she knew she had the upper hand. “You heard me. I’m pregnant, Alex. So whatever you’re thinking about doing, just stop. You’re not going anywhere.”I stared at her, my mind racing. “You’re… how? When?”She rolled her eyes like I was the dumbest person alive. “Do you really need a biology lesso
By Chance, By Fate 146
146Liam After Alex left, I immediately booked a business-class flight to Norway. My head was spinning, and my chest felt tight as I made my way through the airport. The scandal had erupted faster than I could comprehend, and now everything was unraveling.The messages from Sophia, my wife, wouldn’t stop coming. My phone buzzed incessantly in my pocket, and each time her name lit up the screen, I felt another wave of frustration. She knew why I’d gone to the USA. She knew I’d gone to see Alex. But being caught? That was the part she couldn’t handle.Her last message burned in my mind: "You’ve humiliated me, Liam. Fix this. Now."As if fixing this was as easy as flipping a switch.I leaned back in my seat as the plane took off, closing my eyes in a futile attempt to relax. But the stress kept clawing at me. My mother had called too, several times. I refused to pick up. Not now. I couldn’t deal with her fury and the barrage of accusations over the phone. Whatever was coming, I’d face i
By Chance, By Fate 145
145AlexI paced the room, my phone clutched so tightly in my hand that my knuckles had turned white. My breathing was shallow, and my chest felt like it was being crushed under a massive weight. The headlines were everywhere, and the notifications on my phone wouldn’t stop. Every second, there was another call, another message, another piece of my life falling apart.“Alex, you need to calm down,” Liam said, his voice steady but soft. He reached for me, but I stepped away, shaking my head.“Calm down?” I snapped, my voice trembling. “Are you kidding me right now? Do you see what’s happening? My parents are going to kill me! My dad already hates that I’m even remotely involved in politics, and now this? A scandal with a prince? God, Liam, what were we thinking?”“We weren’t thinking,” he admitted, running a hand through his hair. “We were just… feeling. And I don’t regret it, Alex. Not for a second.”“Well, I do!” The words came out before I could stop them, and the moment they did, I
By Chance, By Fate 144
144Alex's POVI was so shocked to see him standing there. Of all the places, of all the nights, Liam showed up here. At first, I thought I was imagining things—the dim lighting of the bar, the soft hum of alcohol in my veins. But no, it was really him. His face, those familiar blue eyes that haunted me for years, the slight stubble along his jaw that hadn’t been there before.To be honest, I’d missed him.Not that I’d admit it, at least not right now. Not after everything. But seeing him in the flesh brought back memories I had buried so deep I thought they’d never resurface. The way he used to laugh at my stupid jokes. The way he’d look at me like I was the only person in the room. And, of course, the way he shattered me when he left.I tried to keep my composure, but my voice betrayed me as I asked, "What the hell are you doing here?"His answer was almost laughable in its simplicity. "I needed to see you," he said, as if that excused everything."To say what?" I shot back, narrowi
By Chance, By Fate 143
143LiamThe moment we stepped through the grand doors of the palace, the heavy aroma of fresh lilies greeted us, mingling with the faint scent of polished marble. Queen Ingrid, my mother, stood at the foot of the grand staircase, her regal demeanor faltering for a moment as she took in our unexpected return. Her icy blue eyes, so much like mine, narrowed slightly, betraying her shock.“Liam,” she began, her voice laced with surprise. “And Sophia. Back so soon? I thought you were supposed to be in Bora Bora for another week.”I forced a smile, trying to keep my composure. “Ah, yes, Mother. There was, uh, an issue with the resort,” I said, fumbling for a plausible excuse. “Something about a mix-up with our accommodations. It wasn’t… ideal.”Sophia, ever the composed partner, chimed in seamlessly. “It was a shame, really. The resort was stunning, but the management couldn’t seem to get anything right. Liam thought it would be better if we cut the trip short.”Queen Ingrid’s brows lifted
