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Chapter 68 – Prelude to Chaos
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Lucian sighed proudly as he watched Mira's interaction with his circle of friends, Jake, Ken, and Lora standing by her side. It amazed him to see half of the board members present at the gathering. Aunty Amelia, it seemeds had reached out to the company, and they were thrilled to attend, especially given the fact that they had never met their boss's wife before.Lucian's chest swelled with pride as he watched Mira's grace and confidence. He marveled at how she effortlessly went through conversations when he couldn’t even last a second, her laughter filling the air and drawing people in. Yet, beneath his pride, there was a hint of nervousness and fear for reasons he didn’t know. These thoughts lingered, casting a subtle shadow on his otherwise proud demeanor. “Someone looks excited," Amelia remarked, her voice dripping with playful sarcasm as she appeared out of nowhere, a sly smile curling her lips.Lucian, caught off guard, grinned sheepishly, his cheeks tinged with embarrassment.
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 70 - A Hero's Sacrifice
"Ah!" Noah, who had been patiently waiting for Mira to exit the stage, sighed in frustration as he watched her from below. "That’s it. I can’t take this anymore," he exclaimed, his patience worn thin. "What are you doing?" Nora asked, standing up too, her brows furrowing with concern. "What does it look like? I’m going up there to meet her," he declared, determination etched on his face. "And what?" Nora questioned, her voice laced with skepticism, unsure of what Noah's impulsive decision might lead to. "What do you mean, what, Nora?" he asked her, his frustration clear. "Look up there, there are so many people going to see her too. I don’t think they would mind if I show up among," he added, his determination fueling his boldness. "Hmm. Yeah, well they would," she replied to him, her tone sharp. "If you weren’t the ex-lover of the richest man in the world, they probably wouldn’t care," she pointed out, her words carrying a blunt truth that Noah couldn't deny. "What do you mean?
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 71 – Shadows of Betrayal
At the sound of gunshots ripping through the air and the noises of terrified screams, Lucian felt his heart hammering against his chest like a frantic drumbeat. In an instant, his eyes darted across the room, searching for the source of the chaos. His breath caught in his throat as he spotted a masked man, cold, aiming his gun at Mira.Time seemed to freeze as Lucian's instincts kicked in, his body moving on pure adrenaline. He sprinted towards her, a desperate need to protect her surging through him. But before he could reach her, a brave man in a suit leaped in front of Mira, shielding her from the deadly rain of bullets. If it weren’t for this stranger's action, he would have thrown himself into harm's way without a second thought.Ignoring the relentless rain of bullets, Lucian sprinted towards where Mira lay on the ground, motionless. Her form was covered by the lifeless bodies of others, and his voice, raw with fear and desperation, cut through the deafening noise as he called o
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 72 - No Longer Blood
The moment I returned to the stage, desperation clawing at my heart, I reached for the lifeless body on the ground. I grabbed the man with black, tiny, long hair, his face pressed against the floor. Slowly, I turned him to face me, and he groaned in pain.As his hazed, lifeless eyes met mine, I gasped in horror, "NOAH!!" Tears gushed out of my eyes uncontrollably. "What happened?" I stared at his injured chest and stomach. "Oh! My God." I raised my eyes at Lucian, pleading for help. "Do something, please," I wailed, my voice cracking with despair."Ah... At last... I fou—und y--ou," he tried to speak, as blood gushed out of his mouth, but his voice only came as a whisper."Say nothing… You're going to be fine," I murmured, my voice shaking with fear as I tried to cover Noah's wounds with my trembling hands. I returned my haunting gaze to Lucian, my eyes pleading for him to understand the urgency. "Please... he is going to die if we leave him like this," I begged, pulling at Lucian's p
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 73 – A Mother's Vengeance
Chapter 73 – A Mother's VengeanceSeconds stretched into endless minutes, yet the eerie stillness after the gun short persisted. Confusion etched deep lines on Lucian's face as he instinctively pulled away from me, his eyes widening with disbelief. The sight that greeted Lucian shook him to his core, the very essence of the Creed rattled with in him. Nicholas was clutching his chest, his expression that of agony and confusion as blood spurted from his mouth, staining his lips and the ground beneath him. Four bullet holes marred his chest, each one a stark reminder of the violence that had just happened.In that moment, a wave of fear washed over Lucian, paralyzing him. The raw pain etched on Nicholas's face, the struggle for breath, and the crimson pool forming around him painted a vivid picture of despair, he pulled me closer again as he observed the surrendering.What—” Nicholas tore his eyes away from the wound on his chest, raising his head in astonishment. There stood Mrs. Do
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 74 - Family Torn Asunder
I stood there, caught between a whirlwind of emotions, my gaze shifting from my mother to Amelia and then to the man lying on the ground before me. The option to cry seemed drowned in a sea of seething anger, and the notion of taking the gun from my mother's grasp and ending his wretched existence felt like a dark temptation, one that I could barely resist. It baffled me how someone as demonic as Dolman could still draw breath. His very existence seemed like a death stain on the world. I turned back to my mother as she shared tears of sorrow. In that moment, I felt an intense desire to sever any ties, however distant, that connected me to this monster. I didn't want to acknowledge any relations with a man so utterly devoid of humanity. “Yes, he killed your brother and wife. Lucian's parents,” Rachael confessed, her voice thick with regret. "It was an order from your Uncle Amelia," she revealed, her words hanging heavily in the air. The truth, though bitter, explained the depths of
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 75 - A Heart in Pieces
~~~~~~Inside the ambulance, I clung to Noah's hand with all my might as the medical team bustled around us. They swiftly set up a drip and administered oxygen to him. My heart felt like a heavy stone, weighed down by the intense worry and guilt. I held onto him, my silent prayers filling the small space. I couldn't help but apologize in my thoughts for the turmoil and heartache he had endured, all because of me.I couldn't even begin to fathom the myriad of thoughts that raced through Noah's mind when he returned from his trip and discovered that I had vanished. To then find me in the hands of another man, married no less? It was a level of betrayal that no one could easily bear. The feeling of remorse and regret was like a knot in my chest, knowing that I had caused him so much pain.Nora sat nearby, her gaze fixed on me, torn between concern and frustration. She seemed unsure whether to yell at me or simply push me out of the moving vehicle.She sighed, her voice laced with bitter
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 76 – Unexpected Revelations
Nora observed me, her eyes fixed on my trembling hand as it gently pressed against my stomach. She then shifted her gaze back to me, concern and disbelief etched on her face. "You're not seriously saying—" "Oh, for heaven's sake," Nora snapped, her voice laced with impatience. "You don't know that you're pregnant?" She let out a heavy sigh, her tone softening slightly. "I may not like admitting it, but I've been married and had kids. I can tell when a woman is carrying a child. Just look at your cheeks and breasts. How could you not know?" She pointed out that her concern was deepening. "No... that must be..." I began, but my words trailed off into uncertainty. Suddenly, the van came to a sudden halt, cutting me off mid-sentence. The back door swung open, revealing the bustling facade of the hospital. "We're here," Nora stated sharply, her frustration clear. The medical team swiftly moved, pulling Noah's trolley out of the van and rolling him into the hospital, leaving me standing
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