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The Games we Play

Author: Zee Wesley
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-01-29 06:42:03

Julian’s POV

Candice pulled away from the kiss after what felt like an eternity. She stared at me with a look of uncertainty in those beautiful ocean blue eyes that I had missed so much.

“Why… why are you here?” She asked me and I scoffed bitterly, stepping back as frustration seeped inside me.

Running a hand through my hair, I let out a humorless laugh.

“What am I doing here?” I echoed her question, my voice thick with anger. “You’re asking me that? After you ran away like a fucking coward? After you came back to the city and didn’t even bother to let me know you were here?”

“I’m… I’m sorry.” She stammered, her voice trembling as she took a small step back, shrinking under the weight of my anger.

I started pacing her apartment, blowing out a shaky breath as I ran both hands over my head, trying to calm the storm inside me. But it was impossible.

For years, I had hated every single day without her. Hated myself for being unable to stop what had happened. Hated Sabrina for starting i
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    Sienna’s POVThe following week, I returned to work, and luckily, it happened to be the day of the executive board meeting. I silently thanked my stars for choosing the right day to resume.As I set my things on my desk and made my way to the conference room, I ran into Candice, who was just leaving her office. Dressed in her usual crisp corporate attire, she looked much brighter than the last time I saw her.Maybe Ethan had finally made peace with her.“Morning, Candice.” I greeted with a smile.“Morning, Sienna! You look gorgeous today.” She replied, flashing a bright smile.I felt a slight blush creep up my cheeks. “You look great too. And happy. What’s the good news?”She twirled playfully in front of me, giggling, and I couldn’t help but laugh.“Well, first of all, Ethan finally spoke to me yesterday morning… and he even made me breakfast.”“That’s amazing, Candice.” I could feel her happiness, and it warmed my heart.“We had a long talk and made up. I think he’s forgiven me.” S

    Huling Na-update : 2025-01-29
  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    Friendship

    Sienna’s POV“How could you do something so cruel to me?!" Theresa’s voice shook with anger and her face streaked with angry tears. "I trusted you, Candice! You were my best friend!"Candice stood frozen, one hand pressed against her reddened cheek that Theresa had just slapped, her own tears slipping down.I pushed my chair back, ready to intervene, but Candice subtly shook her head, stopping me. Slowly, she dropped her hand from her cheek and straightened her posture, her eyes filled with regret.“You have every right to be mad at me, Theresa," her voice was visibly heavy with emotions ss she spoke. "That’s why I couldn’t bring myself to tell you what I did. Because I knew that what I did was unforgivable."Theresa let out a sharp, bitter laugh. "You’re damn right it is! I will never forgive you. Not in this life, not in the next! You knew how broken things were between Ethan and me, and you still did that? Why?! What did I ever do to deserve this?"The room was eerily silent as ev

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    His Persistence

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    Intruder

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    The Crazy Twin

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    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-02
  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    A Crazy Suggestion

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    The Introduction

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    Exposed

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    Package

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    Trauma Bonded

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  • Chased by my Billionaire Ex-Husband    Sisters Forever

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