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Chapter 25 the betrayal Beneath the sheets
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It was colder than ever in the mansion. Anita stood outside the window of the master bedroom, staring mockingly at the far-off glittering city lights. Her life fell apart under the weight of silence and betrayal, while the world outside flourished. Two days. It has been two days since Nathan's mind was poisoned by Harry's hateful remarks. She has been alone in a house that no longer feels like home for two days after Nathan abandoned her. Her spirit burned with calm wrath, yet her heart hurt. She would defend herself if Nathan didn't defend her. The heavy silence was broken when the door behind her creaked open. As Nathan entered, she turned, gasping for air. His angular features were darkened by doubt and fury, and he appeared worn out.We need to talk,” he said in a low, restrained voice, and Anita straightened her back to hide her vulnerability. “Then talk.” Nathan closed the door and approached her slowly, his eyes unreadable, saying, “I know who the traitor is.” Her hea
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Amidst the dense silence, the knock on the door reverberated like a shot. The heat of Nathan's kiss was still lingering on her lips as his body tensed next to her, but the tension crackling in the air now overshadowed it. It made Anita's heart race. That door held another storm and another war, whoever was on the other side. Eleanor stood there, her piercing eyes darting between them, and Nathan yanked the door open.“Well,” she thought, entering without permission. "I hate to break up whatever romantic dispute you two were having, but we are facing a serious crisis." Nathan clenched his jaw. "Now what?" A sleek tablet was thrown upon the bed by Eleanor. A breaking news notice was still visible on the screen. As Anita saw the headline, her breath caught. "GRANT FAMILY SECRETS EXPOSED: ANITA MATTHEWS—A GOLD DIGGER OR SOMETHING WORSE?"She reached for the iPad and began reading the article. The page covered every aspect of her life, including her mother's hardships, Gregor's
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Tension was evident as Anita stood in the great entrance of Nathan's estate, her fingers jammed firmly around the delicate champagne flute she was holding. Despite her mastery of the game, the stakes felt heavier tonight than ever before. Victory was not as vital tonight as survival. Nathan was hosting a charity dinner that attracted the city's elite, showcasing his wealth and influence. High heels clicking on marble floors, laughter reverberating off gold-trimmed walls, and a soft buzz of whispered secrets everywhere—the atmosphere was entrancing. Although Anita didn't want the attention, she felt the burden of being in the spotlight. No, she didn't come here to impress tonight's guests. She was determined to take the lead.She looked around the room before looking into Nathan's eyes. Even though his typical group of business associates was all around him, he couldn't take his eyes off of her. She felt a surge of need from his piercing gaze, but there was more sinister inten
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The tense atmosphere that pervaded the estate was oppressive. It was the knowledge that everything Anita had worked for was on the verge of collapse, not just the weight of the scandal. Following Stacy's cryptic remarks, the room descended into chaos, and the air buzzed with uncertainty as the reporters surrounded them. Despite her beating heart, Anita's intellect stayed concentrated as she stood alongside Nathan. She could see it in his eyes; he was fighting to keep things under control, but there was more going on inside of him than that. Frustration, anger, and... fear. He feared losing her more than he feared losing the empire. That was not going to happen, Anita.For a minute, the outside world vanished when Nathan's fingertips touched hers. Even though it was brief, his touch was reassuring. Together, they were in this. With a steady yet strained voice, Nathan said to her, "I need you to stay calm." Anita's eyes locked with his, and she felt a chill go through her. I
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As Anita lifted her glass, her remarks reverberated with calm control throughout the Grant Family Charity Gala's large hall, which was alive with whispers and conjecture. Her composed smile and Nathan's steadfast support were captured by the flashing cameras. Harry's grin wavered across the room. For the first time, he recognised that the gullible girl he had dumped was no longer the woman he had once controlled. Anita's smile widened as she met his gaze, perhaps daring him to do something next. "Shall we dance, Mr. Grant?" With her fingers sliding inside Nathan's, Anita whispered to him. As Nathan escorted her onto the dance floor, his gaze grew softer. She was being guided in perfect sync by Nathan's hand on her waist as the gentle melody of the violin filled the room. With a quiet voice that only she could hear, Nathan whispered, "You're playing a dangerous game, Anita." She said, "I know," with determined flickering in her eyes. However, I'm done running. I will grant Harry a bat
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Slow motion shattered the world. Nathan fell to the ground with a horrible thud as his body struck the concrete. Beneath him, blood spread like a dark flower, soaking through the white shirt. "No!" Anita fell to her knees next to him, her scream ripped from her throat. She pushed her trembling hands against his chest in an attempt to halt the bleeding, hold him to her, and prevent herself from breaking. "Nathan! Remain with me. You dare not abandon me at this time. You dare not! Only a gasp, a constricted breath, and a spasm of pain flickered through his jaw as his lips moved but no sound emerged.With a casual smugness, Harry lowered his weapon and took a step closer, his eyes glimmering with sinister glee. “You know, Anita, for a woman so full of fire, you really do keep making the same mistake.” Her eyes were flaming with fury as she turned to face him. He went on, gently circling her, "You think you're in control, but you're not." You weren't. Like your father, you
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Like a heartbeat, the quiet between them throbbed. Shadows danced across Nathan's sharp features in the faint, flickering light, creating a haunting appearance. “You want the truth?” he murmured at last, his voice so low Anita had to lean in to catch the words. "Then get ready." Because your father isn't the only one involved. Everything is involved, including how we met, the Walkers, the Bennetts, and my business. Anita tensed. "What are you discussing?" Nathan pointed to the disorganised desk. "Everything you've ever experienced was planned out and premeditated. The one-night stand, the night we met? It was not a coincidence. You were supposed to be present. She blinked. "No. That isn't possible. You didn't even know who I was—“I didn’t,” Nathan cut in. However, another person did. Someone who knew I wouldn't be able to let you go if we ever met paths. Someone who desired our connection in order to gain leverage. In her ears, her pulse roared. "Who?" Nathan pi
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Between them, the weight of the quiet hung heavy and oppressive. Anita struggled to maintain her composure as her chest rose and fell and her breathing became irregular. However, it was not feasible. Everything she believed to be true about their world and about herself had been destroyed by Nathan's comments, which were facts she had never asked for. Nevertheless, there was a glimmer of something else behind the tempest of emotions raging within her. A glimpse of the person she had turned into in this cruel game. A lady with a history of abuse. A woman who had made it out alive. And a woman who would not be kept in the background any longer."Anita..." Nathan's eyes continued to beg for comprehension, and his voice was strained and urgent. You must have faith in me. I did everything I did for you. to keep you safe. In a subtle request for him to stop, she held out her hand. Her heart was overflowing with conflicting emotions, including fear, wrath, betrayal, and love.
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Everything was silent. Too silent. As the last echoes of the explosion vanished into the darkness, Anita stood at the edge of the flaming debris, her body shaking. The structure that had once stood for Nathan's empire, his legacy, and his castle was now reduced to a charred skeleton of ash and twisted steel. She was unable to hear the distant cries of emergency sirens. Smoke spiralled into the sky like mourning veils, and all she could hear was the harsh, uneven sound of her own breath. He had returned for her. after which she was barred out. Her voice was hoarse from yelling his name, and her palms were scraped raw from beating on the sealed exit. He never did, however, open the door.Since he never meant to. She muttered, "Nathan," as though the wind might take her words back in time, past the debris and the fire, to the man who had given all up. Security, firefighters, and medical personnel moved around her, but she remained still. The edges of the world were blurred.
