VALERIAI clenched my teeth tightly, fury brewing inside of me as I gripped the steering wheel with all of my might.I forced my eyes to train on the road ahead, but my mind was abuzz with a million questions.How the hell was this even possible? How could Chase do this to me after everything we have been through together?The image of Cynthia locked in the arms of Chase as their lips pressed together flashed through my mind, grating my nerves.How could Chase betray me like that by kissing Cynthia, the ruthless woman who had turned my life upside down?Damn it! I trusted Chase so much. After all, he was instrumental in shaping who I am today. From being the poor helpless woman with her child who had just been banished and disowned from her own pack to becoming the highest shareholder of the Royal Company with a blooming multi-million business, all thanks to Chase's contributions and support.So, I was definitely finding it hard to believe that Chase would betray me like this.Could i
REESEI couldn't take my eyes off her. Damn it! She was so breathtakingly gorgeous that my eyes burned just from looking at her.The way she squeezed her eyes shut, making her long, thick lashes flutter, made my wolf restless and yearning to kiss her.A primal hunger surged through every fiber of my body as I tried to resist the tempting urge to swoop her into my arms and take her away from the prying eyes of the public and into my bed and fuck her senseless. Fuck! My lips trembled with the undeniable urge to kiss her passionately, and I couldn't resist as I lowered my head, gradually bridging the gap between us.My heart was a frantic beat against my chest, and it rumbled so loudly that it taunted me.I ignored it as I leaned forward, anticipation swirling rapidly inside of me, but something caught my attention, forcing me to halt dead in my tracks.My eyes widened as I noticed a familiar mark on her neck, a faint scar from five years ago. How could I forget? I never did!I blinked
VALERIA I slipped out of my clothes and into something befitting for the evening. I just finished reading a bedtime story to Dave before his eyes fluttered close as he held onto my hands.My heart swelled as I watched him sleep soundly. Oh, my handsome boy! I ruffled his hair gently and pressed a kiss on his forehead."Goodnight my angel," I whispered as I tucked him securely under the sheets.I went to my bedroom and then into the bathroom to wash my face and apply my skincare routine before I called it a night.I paused and heaved out a deep sigh as I assessed my features in the mirror.A slow, smirk bloomed on my lips as I replayed the events that occurred at the office earlier today.I muffled a giggle.That jerk! He thought I was serious when I told him I had to leave urgently because of the so-called important call.Well, the so-called important call never happened. It was a prank to leave the office."Collins, I need a weeny bit of a favor. It's not a big deal." I had told
REESEI still couldn't believe my eyes. What the hell did Chase have to do with Valentina? I couldn't help but wonder, with an ache in my chest, if Chase and Valentina were mates or married. Just the mere thought of Valentina being in the arms of another man, and Chase, for that matter, made my blood boil with rage.She belonged to me and no one else.Fuck him! The way he kept looking at Valentina as if she were some juicy stake that he hadn't eaten in decades made me clench my teeth in fury.The gaze he fixed on Valentina was a possessive one; I could sense it, and she was uncomfortable in his presence. Could it be that Chase had been forcing himself on her?!I felt a tick of anger and envy begin to pulse beneath my skin. I had to resist the brewing urge to get her out of here, away from my evil brother, as much as possible.I swallowed, trying to rein in the turbulent thoughts swirling inside of me.I cleared my throat, my gaze zeroing in on Valentina as I asked firmly,"Valentina,
VALERIAToday, I will check out the new property I recently acquired from Reese. My heart raced with a lot of confusing and anxious thoughts about the incident from yesterday.I didn't get it at all. I was still as confused as ever. Who could have thought that Chase was related to Reese? How come I never knew that Reese had a brother, even when I was married to him?Hmmmm.....how suspicious.Now that I think about it, maybe I never really knew my ex-husband and mate like I thought I did. It was so weird that I had to find out this way.What more could he possibly be hiding under his sleeves?I quickly got changed and made my way downstairs.As I was about to leave, I realized I had forgotten the documents."Shit!" I muttered in exasperation as I turned around to pick up the document in my room.As I was heading back downstairs, the corner of my eye caught something on the table in the living room.It was a briefcase.My eyes squinted curiously as I eyed the briefcase on the table. Wai
VALERIAThe property now belongs to me. There was no way in hell I would leave the property for them at all. I did a little scouting around the house as I scanned the place, ensuring everything was intact.I took the stairs and did a little detour. After a couple of minutes, I headed back downstairs.To my surprise, Cynthia was still standing there with her friends.I thought, after the humiliation, that she would storm off with her friends in embarrassment. But why was she still here? What more did she want? I already showed her proof of ownership.I descended the stairs carefully, reining in the turbulent thoughts and emotions swirling inside my mind."What are you still doing here, Cynthia? Didn't I make myself clear earlier that this house now belonged to me? What more do you want?!" I wailed, irritation marring my brows.What the hell was her problem?But the look she gave me indicated she wasn't about to back down very easily without a fight.She didn't believe that I could affo
CYNTHIAI watched her lose consciousness as she slumped to the floor, blood oozing out from where I had stabbed her.My face split into a devilish grin.In this way, I could kill her and dispose of her body, and no one would know about it.Of course, I would also erase every trace of my involvement. Valeria Ashton had always been my great obstacle and arch-enemy. Hence, getting rid of her once and for all would bring me great satisfaction.But first, I needed to get her out of here as quickly as possible before anyone came to the house unexpectedly.I quickly reached for my phone and called my boys to come over and get her out of here as quickly as possible.I paced the room, my heart racing as I waited for them.Soon, they arrived, and they carried the frail and unconscious body of Valeria to the car, and I followed urgently behind them.In a few minutes, we arrived at our secret rendezvous point. It was a dark underground building where my boys usually did my dirty jobs for me.They
REESEWhat the hell was Cynthia up to since she stormed out of the house that night? When I got the call that Valentina had been captured, my heart leaped in my throat as panic seared through my chest.I couldn't believe that I was so scared of losing Valentina. This incident revealed how invaluable Valentina was to me. I didn't want to lose her. My life may have no meaning, and it was surprising that I could think of her like that. For someone who I didn't know so well and yet...The door opened, revealing Cynthia with confusion and fear in her eyes.My spine bristled with anger. How could she do that? Why on earth did she kidnap Valentina Wilson of all people?!"What on earth were you thinking, Cynthia?!" I bellowed. "Why did you abduct our company's highest shareholder? Have you finally lost it?!"Her eyes bulged in shock, and her lips trembled as she spittered."W-what? Why would I do that?""I don't have the time for your senseless games, Cynthia. Our company may go under because