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By Chance, By Fate I Don't Have A Choice
9AlexMy father’s voice was sharp, snapping me back to attention.“One more thing, Alex,” he said, pausing just enough to let the weight of his words settle.“Yes, Dad?”He took a step closer, his face expressionless but his eyes piercing. “I know your feelings toward the Brighmores are… complicated, to say the least. We’ve had our issues with their family, and I understand why you might despise working with them. But put that aside. Focus on the summit and the bigger picture. Can you do that?”I felt my throat tighten, and it took everything to keep my voice steady. “Yes, I understand.”His eyes narrowed, watching me closely. “Don’t just say it. I need you to mean it, Alex. This alliance isn’t just about pleasantries—it’s about solidifying our family’s position. The future of of the presidency, of everything we’ve worked for, depends on this. So whatever history or… personal feelings you might have, I expect you to rise above them.”A bitter laugh threatened to slip out, but I held
Last Updated : 2024-11-05By Chance, By Fate The Tension In The Air
10Alex The tension in the air felt almost suffocating as I was about to respond to Liam when suddenly, a man in a suit appeared at the entrance of the corridor. He cleared his throat, and my eyes flicked to him in annoyance. The last thing I wanted right now was to be interrupted.“Mr. Morgan, Mr. Brighmore,” the man said, his tone formal and clipped, “if you’re ready, we’ve been assigned a private room for the speech rehearsal. We’ll need to start soon.”I glanced at Liam, his jaw set and his eyes dark with something I couldn't quite place. He exhaled sharply, his lips thinning, and I could sense the frustration simmering beneath his calm exterior. He must’ve been feeling it too—the weight of our unspoken words hanging between us like an invisible rope ready to snap. I almost wanted to take the man’s offer just to escape the awkwardness.Liam turned to the man, nodding curtly. “Lead the way.”I didn’t even look at him as I followed, keeping a few paces behind as we made our way dow
Last Updated : 2024-11-08By Chance, By Fate Coffee Incident
11Alex“Goddamn it, Liam!” I snapped, standing up so abruptly that my chair scraped loudly against the floor. My voice was louder than I intended, and I could feel the heat rising in my chest. “What the hell is wrong with you?”Liam’s eyes widened as he scrambled to grab a napkin, attempting to dab at the coffee stain on my shirt. His fingers trembled, making the mess worse. “Shit, Alex, I didn’t mean—”I slapped the napkin away, not caring that coffee splashed onto my hand. It burned, but I didn’t even register it. I was too pissed off. “You think this is funny?” I spat, eyes narrowing on him as my voice dropped to a dangerous growl. “Is this some kind of joke to you?”“No, I...” Liam’s voice softened, but there was still a trace of amusement in his eyes that only made my blood boil further. “Look, it was an accident. Just calm down.”“Calm down?” I shook my head, my fists clenching at my sides. “You ruin my shirt, and you think I’m supposed to *calm down*? Are you out of your damn
Last Updated : 2024-11-09By Chance, By Fate Coffee Incident 2
12AlexJust as my anger reached its boiling point, ready to snap completely, a sharp knock echoed through the room. The sound was jarring, cutting through the tension like a knife.I froze, my chest heaving as I fought to keep my emotions in check. My fists were still clenched, every muscle in my body trembling with the effort not to unleash what I was holding back.“Seriously?” Liam’s voice broke through, dripping with mockery. He raised an eyebrow and glanced at the door. “You’re gonna answer that? You’ve been losing your mind over a damn coffee stain, and now you’re stopping for a knock?”My eyes narrowed, my voice coming out low, barely controlled. “I’m not in the mood for this right now, Liam.” The words felt heavy on my tongue as I stood there, wrestling down the fire threatening to spill over. A second passed, and then another, before I forced myself to turn toward the door. “Stay the hell out of my way.”Liam shifted, stepping back with a smug grin. “Whatever. It’s not like y
Last Updated : 2024-11-10By Chance, By Fate Trapped
13AlexThe phone’s shrill ring cut through the tension in the room, a piercing reminder that the world outside our argument still existed.I hesitated, the weight of Liam’s words pressing into my chest like iron. Without looking at him, I picked up the phone and pressed it to my ear.“Prince Alex,” a voice snapped through the receiver, tight with urgency. “We need you both downstairs now. There’s been a security breach.”My stomach dropped. “We’re on our way,” I said, the chill in my voice masking the sudden rush of nerves. I hung up and glanced at Liam. He was watching me, the usual defiance in his eyes replaced with something unreadable.“Security breach,” I said, my tone clipped. “We need to move.”Liam’s expression shifted, a flicker of worry passing over his features before he pushed himself away from the wall. He nodded, the tension in the room between us easing into something colder, more focused.Whatever storm had raged between us was momentarily forgotten as we stepped out
Last Updated : 2024-11-11By Chance, By Fate A Kiss of Deception
14LiamThe sudden lurch of the elevator jerked me back to reality, snapping my thoughts like a rubber band. My heart had been hammering, the aftershocks of the panic attack still lingering in my chest like an open wound. I’d been shaking, but I tried to hide it. I knew Alex could see it, though—he’d been too damn close the whole time, and damn if I didn’t feel that.The crackle of the speaker had broken the silence in the elevator, the voice of some technician saying, “We’ve isolated the issue. Hang tight, we’re getting you out now.”Thank God. I didn’t know how much more of this I could take, the air so tight, every breath a struggle, but it was easing. Slowly. Not fast enough for me, but at least I wasn’t about to lose it again.Alex hadn’t said anything at first. I could feel him watching me, waiting for me to pull myself together. I wanted to tell him to stop looking at me like that, like he was waiting for me to fall apart again. But I couldn’t. He was trying to help. I knew he
Last Updated : 2024-11-12By Chance, By Fate Liam's Feelings
15LiamThe emotions were a chaotic mess inside me, each one fighting for dominance. Anger. Frustration. And underneath it all, a deep, gnawing jealousy that I couldn’t suppress, no matter how hard I tried.The room felt even colder, the air thick with tension. I could barely focus on the discussions about the security threat, my eyes involuntarily drawn back to Alex and Charlotte. She was standing so close to him, her hand on his arm, her face soft with concern. I could hear her voice, gentle, almost intimate as she said, “Are you sure you’re okay? You look tense.”For a moment, I hated how effortlessly they seemed to fit together. It was like everything I had hoped for, everything I had been too afraid to acknowledge, was right there in front of me. I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to look away.I heard Alex reply in his usual calm tone, but the words barely registered. “I’m fine, Charlotte. Just a lot going on right now.”I tried to focus on the briefing, on the task at hand, b
Last Updated : 2024-11-13By Chance, By Fate The Hell?!
16AlexThe room buzzed with the frantic energy of preparation and controlled panic. The summit was a diplomatic ballet that demanded perfection, and now, with the threat hanging over us, everything had to be airtight. The organizers, quick to act, had summoned both Liam and me to spearhead a joint task force. We were to project confidence and cooperation to the public, assuring them that security measures were not just in place but impenetrable. I caught sight of Liam standing near the far end of the room, his expression tense. He looked haunted, like someone trying to keep their head above water in a storm. I couldn’t help but notice the way his eyes darted between Charlotte and me when she stepped closer, her hand finding its way to my arm, fingers pressing lightly. She whispered, “Are you sure you’re okay? You seemed off, my love.” Her voice was soft, but it grated on me, a reminder of the suffocating attention she often drew.“I’m fine,” I said, keeping my tone even as I pulle
Last Updated : 2024-11-14
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By Chance, By Fate 104
104LiamAs the grand doors to the ceremony hall loomed ahead, I could feel the weight of every step I took. The golden trim on the marble floor glinted in the sunlight streaming through the high windows, but it did nothing to warm the chill inside me. “Your Highness, would you like a moment before entering?” the servant asked, his voice quiet, almost hesitant. I paused, considering it for the briefest moment, before shaking my head. “No,” I said firmly, though my voice betrayed the tremor in my chest. “Let’s get this over with.” The servant nodded and pushed open the doors. The hall was magnificent—vaulted ceilings adorned with intricate frescoes, rows of pews filled with royalty, dignitaries, and guests dressed in their finest. A massive floral arrangement framed the altar at the front, where my bride-to-be stood, her back to me, speaking softly with her bridesmaids. The string quartet played a delicate melody, but the sound barely registered. My eyes swept the crowd, inst
By Chance, By Fate 103
103AlexCharlotte suddenly paused mid-rant, a sly smile creeping across her face. She tossed her phone onto the bed and leaned against the dresser, arms crossed, her expression calm and calculating.“Actually,” she said, her tone shifting to something almost playful, “coming late might not be such a bad thing after all.”I froze, one shoe in my hand, glaring at her in disbelief. “What are you even talking about?”She shrugged, her smile growing wider. “Think about it, Alex. You’re the President of the United States, and I’m the daughter of a powerful billionaire. People *expect* us to make an entrance.”I rolled my eyes and sat back down on the bed, letting the shoe fall to the floor. “Charlotte, this isn’t some kind of power move. It’s a wedding. Prince Liam’s wedding. Do you get that?”She waved a hand dismissively, her expression utterly indifferent. “And why are you so preoccupied with getting there on time anyway? Liam’s supposed to be your *enemy*. So, really, what’s the rush?”
By Chance, By Fate 102
102AlexI felt her lips press against mine before I could fully process what was happening. It was soft at first, tentative, as if she was testing the waters to see if I’d pull away. But I didn’t. Instead, I stood there, frozen, my mind racing with conflicting thoughts. It was like a strange pull—her insistence, the pressure mounting with every moment, and the feeling of helplessness that gripped me.Her hands slid up my chest, gently pushing me back toward the bed. I didn’t resist, though every part of me screamed to stop. But there was no stopping it now. Charlotte was determined, and I had been cornered into this position.She kissed me again, harder this time, her lips demanding, as if she had finally gotten the upper hand. And in some twisted way, I had given it to her. The realization stung, but it was too late for regrets.“Don’t act like this is new, Alex,” Charlotte murmured between kisses, her voice low, almost taunting. “You knew this was coming.”I wanted to tell her she
By Chance, By Fate 101
101AlexI sank into the plush couch of the VIP suite, the room spinning slightly. It was 2 a.m., and I was beyond exhausted. The wedding was only a few hours away, but I couldn’t shake the gnawing feeling in my stomach. The whole thing felt like a bad dream. Liam was about to marry someone else, and here I was, trapped in this mess with Charlotte—my fiancée, my supposed partner, though it felt more like a weight on my chest.I ran a hand through my hair, trying to ignore the pounding in my skull. Charlotte, pacing around the room in her silk robe, stopped in front of me, her eyes glinting with something I couldn’t quite place. “We should get some rest before tomorrow,” she said softly, but the tone of her voice made my skin crawl. “We’ll need our energy.”I didn’t look up, too tired to engage, but she wasn’t having it.“Alex,” she pressed, her voice suddenly soft, seductive even. “Let’s go to bed. I need you.”I blinked, not sure if I’d heard her correctly. “What?”She took a step c
By Chance, By Fate 100
100AlexHere's the rewritten version of your chapter, expanding the middle section with additional dialogues and a more extended narrative. It keeps the essence of your original chapter but adds depth and tension to the interactions. Let me know if you'd like to make any further tweaks.---Charlotte led the way out into the freezing night, her shoulders hunched against the cold. The streetlights above cast a dim, flickering glow, making her look even smaller. I followed silently, my thoughts a whirlwind of resentment and reluctance. The last few days had been nothing but one disaster after another, and this was no different. Alec’s mess had turned into mine, and now I was stuck dealing with it.As we walked, I broke the silence, my voice a low murmur. “So, who’s this dangerous friend of Alec’s?”Charlotte hesitated, glancing at me over her shoulder, her eyes clouded with uncertainty. “His name’s Viktor. He’s... well, let’s just say he’s not someone you call unless you’re desperate.”
By Chance, By Fate 99
99LiamCertainly! Here's the rewritten version of your chapter, with added dialogues and expanded middle section, leading to the same ending.---The grand doors of the ceremony hall loomed ahead, intricately carved with scenes of royal history. Every detail was immaculate, from the golden handles to the red carpet unfurled before me. But none of it felt real. The weight of the crown on my head, the layers of the ceremonial robe—it all felt like chains dragging me toward something I couldn’t escape.“Liam!” my mother called from the side of the hall. She stood near Sophia, who looked as radiant as ever, dressed in her breathtaking gown. My mother’s smile was tight, her eyes scrutinizing every detail of me as if I were a piece of art she needed to perfect.Sophia caught my eye, her expression soft, almost apologetic. She looked beautiful, yes, but her beauty didn’t stir anything in me other than guilt.“Come now,” my mother said sharply, motioning for me to stand beside Sophia. “Every
By Chance, By Fate 98
98LiamThe next morning came too quickly. I barely slept—every time I closed my eyes, I saw Alex’s face. Not smiling, not happy, but the way he’d looked the last time we’d spoken: distant, cold, like I was just another face in the crowd. My chest ached as the thought repeated itself: *He didn’t care. He never cared.*But what if I was wrong? What if he *did* care and didn’t know about the wedding? What if he’d tried to call and I missed it? Or worse, what if he *knew* and just… didn’t think it was worth stopping?I rolled over, grabbing my phone from the nightstand. It was almost noon, and the maids were already bustling outside my door, waiting for me to summon them or let them in. But I ignored them, swiping to Alex’s contact.I stared at his name for what felt like hours.*One last time,* I told myself. *Just try one more time.*With trembling fingers, I hit the call button. The line rang. Once. Twice. Three times. My heart pounded louder with each ring, the hope building even tho
By Chance, By Fate 97
97Alex I leaned against the wall, pinching the bridge of my nose. My head throbbed, exhaustion crawling over me like a heavy blanket. My plans for a quiet night of mindlessly scrolling through my phone and ignoring the fact that Liam—*Liam*—was getting married tomorrow were now shredded to pieces. Instead, I was stuck here with Charlotte, her shaking brother, and a ticking time bomb of fifty thousand kroner’s worth of debt.“This is insane,” I muttered, more to myself than anyone else, my voice low and sharp.Charlotte’s head snapped toward me, her expression hardening. She was pacing the room like a caged tiger, silk robe billowing behind her. “It’s not insane—it’s urgent,” she snapped back. “Alec’s life is in danger. Do you even comprehend that?”I barked out a humorless laugh. “Do *you* comprehend that I just wanted one night—*one night*—without you pulling some new crisis into my life?”Her eyes narrowed, lips pressing into a thin line. “Don’t make this about you,” she said, gla
By Chance, By Fate 96
96Alex The northern lights faded into the background as the waiter cleared away our plates. Charlotte sipped her wine thoughtfully, clearly still in planning mode.“So, tomorrow,” she began, setting her glass down carefully as if she were presenting a royal decree, “the ceremony starts at noon sharp. That means we need to be at the chapel by eleven. Hair and makeup at eight. And don’t forget—”“Charlotte,” I interrupted, rubbing my eyes with exaggerated weariness. “It’s late, and I’m exhausted. Can we just... go to bed and figure it out in the morning?”She frowned, her lips tightening in that familiar way that signaled an argument was brewing. “Go to bed? It’s only—” she glanced at her watch, and her lips parted slightly before pressing together in a firm line. “Okay, fine, it’s late. But there’s so much to—”“Nope,” I said firmly, pushing my chair back and tossing my napkin on the table. “This is non-negotiable. We’re calling it a night.”Her gaze hardened, and she leaned forward
