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Chapter 49 The choice
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As if the world itself were holding its breath, the room was eerily quiet. While Nathan's form dwindled farther into the hallway's shadows, Anita's heart pounded in her chest and her pulse pounded in her ears. He had just done something that she was unable to comprehend. The papers were signed by him. Her entire world collapsed as she stood in the aftermath of his decision to prioritise his empire before her.Something inside her gnawed at her, a cold, horrible realisation. For this, for Nathan, for their shaky relationship, for the hope of a life far from the mayhem, she had worked so hard. Now, though, everything appeared to be lost.A final insult had been Harry's arrogant smile, which showed his enjoyment as he watched the incident with a casual lean against the wall. However, his arrogance just made Anita's rage grow more intense and resentful."Harry, do you feel proud of yourself now?" With a wobbly but venomous voice, Anita spat. "Isn't this what you've always desired
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Like a warning bell, the shattering sound reverberated throughout the enormous halls. As they hurried towards the disturbance, Nathan's hold on Anita's wrist became more firm. The tension coiling in Anita's gut like a snake poised to strike made her heart race.The sight below chilled her when they arrived at the grand staircase. Anita initially didn't recognise the man who was being restrained by security personnel, but Harry stood in the centre of the room with a sly grin. Then realisation struck her like a kick to the stomach. Once a faithful executive of Grant Enterprises, Ronald Carter was now yelling bloody murder."Nathan, you sold us out!" Ronald screamed as he fought the guards. There was betrayal and desperation in his voice. "You gave the wolves everything! Are you even aware of your actions? Anita sensed the strain in Nathan's hand, but his face was still unreadable. Despite his best efforts to remain calm, Ronald's remarks unsettled him. "What on earth are you
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Anita tried to balance herself by holding onto the marble counter's edges, her knuckles white. She felt as though the night was suffocating her. She had seen the reluctance in Nathan's eyes before he took the action he felt was required, and she had witnessed him sign those documents. But for whom is it necessary? For his empire? For his own pride? Not for her, of course.There was a stinging type of betrayal that stung her tongue and made her chest hurt. For a split second, she had allowed herself to think Nathan might pick her. He would battle for them in spite of the contract, the power struggles, and the complex web of emotions. However, he hadn't. He had picked his companion. The idea raged like a flame inside her.He was standing stiffly beside the fireplace, his face in deep shade, when she turned to face him. He had one hand squeezing the bridge of his nose and his head down slightly. She didn't feel sorry for him, even though he appeared to be a man about to pass
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The cool evening wind brushed Anita's skin as she stood at the big window, staring out into the expansive estate grounds with an unfocused gaze. She sensed the tension in the air and heard the gentle rustle of the leaves, but it didn't matter. Now everything seemed so far away. One question that she was unable to avoid filled her thoughts. Had Nathan really choose her, or had he just been a pawn in a game that was much bigger than them both?In a flashback, she recalled the events of the previous few hours, including Nathan's icy, cunning behaviour in the boardroom and his steely resolve in responding to Sebastian Blackwood's ultimatum. Without hesitation, he had signed the documents, revealing his confidence, the one thing Anita had tried so hard to keep safe. The crack between them was deeper than she had thought, and she could feel it in every part of her body now."I didn't expect you to be here," he said, his voice low but thick with unsaid words, as the study door creaked
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The hallway's air felt heavy with tension, the kind that suffocates any space for escape by pressing against your chest. The men of Sebastian Blackwood stood like statues, observing Nathan's every action with icy, analytical eyes. Anita's stomach ached with the weight of the moment, and every second seemed to drag on forever.However, the man in front of her was what made her heart race, not the fear of the firearms. Nathan. Their gazes briefly connected, and Anita saw a glimpse of something flickering behind the barriers he had so meticulously built around himself. Fear. Not for himself, though. For her.Eleanor's words cut through the tense silence, making her breath catch."What’s going on, Nathan?" Eleanor's eyes flashed with contempt as she stared at Anita, her tone cold. "You’ve gotten yourself mixed up in a whole new mess, haven’t you?" Anita was unable to turn away. She was always tense around Eleanor for some reason. The woman's angular features and icy, cunning m
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As Stacy and Gregor arrived at the massive outline of the former warehouse, the rain continued to fall in sheets. In the distance, thunder rumbled, and the sound blended with the low hum of Stacy's heart's anxiousness. Each stride towards the warehouse was a step into an uncharted, perilous future that held the potential to reveal all of the meticulously guarded secrets.Long, moving shadows were produced on the concrete floor of the warehouse's enormous interior by shafts of light from broken windows that cut through the darkness. Carefully, Gregor took the lead, his gaze looking around him. Stacy's thoughts was full of unsolved questions: Who was that enigmatic stranger from before? How was he involved in the complex web of corporate conflict and family betrayals that had trapped them all?As they proceeded farther inside the warehouse, the sound of footsteps reverberated across the expansive area, abruptly breaking the stillness. They looked at one other tensely. Then a man
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The warehouse's heated atmosphere had hardly settled following the unexpected entrance when a figure emerged from the shadows. The weak light revealed a face that everyone had trusted: Nathan's closest confidant, Marcus. His presence, once a symbol of commitment and unwavering support, has now sent shockwaves of betrayal throughout the group. Nathan's eyes, still filled with unresolved rage, fastened on Marcus. "Marcus? "What are you doing here?" he demanded, his voice booming across the cold concrete walls.Marcus' normally serene countenance was inscrutable as he took a tentative step forward. "Nathan, I… I had to come," he murmured, his voice wavering between regret and something deeper. His gaze flashed across the room, as if considering his words carefully. "I know you all believe I'm on your side, but the truth… the truth is far more complicated." Stacy's heart beat as she cast a suspicious glance at Gregor. Patricia still held Harry's encrypted drive. "Complicated ho
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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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Anita's spine tingled when the door creaked open with a spooky sound. The smell of old concrete and rust permeated the moist air of the deserted warehouse. Every corner was covered in shadows, and the distant hum of the city outside seemed to be lost in the vastness of the room. With caution, Anita entered, her footfall resonating in the quiet. The sole source of illumination was a dim ray that filtered through a broken window located high above, creating long, angular shadows on the concrete floor. She looked around, every fibre of her body alert to the unknown threats that might be hiding in the darkness, her pulse thumping in her chest.She didn't know what to anticipate in this place. She could clearly see the map Nathan had left her, but she couldn't understand its significance or purpose. And what had he been up to? When she had thought they were finally on the same page, what had motivated him to leave her such a confusing message and to cut off contact? She was plague
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As Anita made her way through the eerily quiet mansion's halls, her heart pounded against her ribs. Now, the commotion, the smoke, the flashing lights seemed like a faraway memory. Her feelings and thoughts were a whirlpool of bewilderment and sorrow. She could not get Nathan's face out of her head, his eyes meeting hers in that last second before everything broke down. Was he gone from her? Would all for which they had battled turn to ashes?She proceeded carefully through the building, her fingers brushing against the cool walls, each step echoing the anxiety that had pervaded the air for days. Although Nathan's absence felt like a wound too deep to ignore, Harry's betrayal still hurt. She needed to locate him. What had happened to him had to be known to her. However, nothing was ever easy. When Anita arrived at the end of the corridor, she was in front of the door leading to Nathan's office. The metal handle felt cold and unforgiving under her fingers, and it was locked.
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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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Above Anita's head, the faint illumination of a broken lamp flickered, creating long, unsettling shadows on the walls. She tried to calm herself by holding onto the edge of the table with trembling palms. She had arrived here as a result of every action she had taken during this tornado of upheaval, including choices, sacrifices, and betrayals. Right up till now. To Nathan, who stood opposite her and had that unreadable expression on his face. As though trying to remind her of something she already knew, her heart thumped loudly and insistently in her chest. Could she, however, trust herself? Would she be able to trust him? Anita tried to ignore the impending uncertainty by closing her eyes. Amidst the turmoil of everything—Harry's treachery, Eleanor's disdain, and Stacy's manipulation—one item caught her off guard: Nathan's silence. His distance.They had been balancing on a tightrope for months. Convenience marriage, a front, but gradually, gradually, it had evolved into
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Standing at her elegant mahogany desk, Anita felt the weight of the power she suddenly possessed pressing down on her chest. She had the authority to run the business and the empire that had previously belonged to Nathan, but that authority also came with the burden of tearing it down and starting over, brick by brick. The future would be shaped by every choice she made going forward. Standing upright in front of the board, she had already demonstrated her worth, but that was just the start. She was startled out of her daydream as her phone buzzed on the desk. When she noticed the caller ID, she paused her fingers as she reached for it. Daniel. This was what she had anticipated. Daniel's voice crackled over the phone, "Anita." "There is a circumstance. It's urgent. You must hear this firsthand.The anxiety she had been repressing began to creep up her spine as her heart skipped a beat. "What's happening?" "It concerns Harry." Anger rose in her chest as her pulse accelera
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As the sun sank below the horizon and the city was bathed in an orange glow, the penthouse was eerily quiet. With the city's lights glimmering like far-off stars, Anita stood in front of the enormous windows. However, the vista began to feel more like a battlefield than a privilege. She was reminded of the empire she now ruled and the power that accompanied it by every shadow and light flicker. She didn't know when she had gone too far, when she had ceased to grieve for Nathan and begun planning her next course of action, but it had happened. The grieving had shifted to resolution sometime between viewing the files and realising the stakes.Everything Nathan had left behind had been given to her. All the nasty secrets. All of the shady deals. All the truths she had been denied. The world would suddenly be aware of it. There was no turning back. She had gone too far. Those who believed they could control, manipulate, and exploit Anita Grant would soon discover the hard way
Contract With The Age Gap Billionaire Chapter 84. The Ashes still speak
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.
