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Chapter 68 – Prelude to Chaos
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Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 69 - Trepidation
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.
Last Updated : 2023-10-18Contracted: 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?
Last Updated : 2023-10-19Contracted: 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
Last Updated : 2023-10-20Contracted: 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
Last Updated : 2023-10-21Contracted: 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
Last Updated : 2023-10-22Contracted: 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
Last Updated : 2023-10-23Contracted: 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
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Contracted: 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
Last Updated : 2023-10-24
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Contracted: Love In The Shadow NON-CONTRACTED (Coming soon)
************************************NON-CONTRACTED"My heart... I can't take it. I'm crying right now," Nora whispered, her eyes misty with tears, as she watched Mira and Lucian share their vows."What would it take for her to find happiness such as this?" she murmured to herself, her gaze drifting to the man sitting beside her. In that moment, as if he sensed her shift of attention, Noah met Nora's gaze. Their eyes locked for a split second, a silent understanding passing between them.Suddenly, a bouquet fell into Nora's hands, and she gasped, shocked and stunned. Her eyes widened as she peeled her gaze away from Noah and looked at the flowers in her hands. "What is this?" she asked, her voice filled with surprise, staring at Mira, who beamed knowingly at her."It looks like it's going to be your turn soon," the man beside her said, his voice calm and casual.Nora turned almost immediately to him, her heart racing with a mix of emotions. But his focus was already on the newlywed co
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 83 - (The Final) Mine At Last
A day before the wedding in New York, When the steady chattering of the presentation in the meeting felt like a relentless hammering inside Lucian's head, he knew it was time to escape back to his woman. Collecting his leather briefcase, he made his way toward the exit. However, Ken stopped him before he was halfway there. “You're not leaving,” he declared loudly enough to be heard over the incessant chatter. “You said I had to stay until the end,” he reminded Lucian. Lucian's patience was wearing thin. He sighed, his annoyance clear. “I take it back,” he replied, wanting nothing more than to be with the love of his life. Ken couldn't help but grin mischievously. “Feeling a little too full for this sort of thing?” he teased. Ken's expression turned knowing, his intuition telling him that becoming a father had indeed changed everything about Lucian. And he was right. “You can head back home now,” Lucian told him firmly. “I need to see my wife.” “Your soon-to-be wife, you mean?”
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 82 - Love's Redemption
I didn’t know whether to be happy or sad. What did he mean by he was'scared?’ Of what? Me …“What do you mean?” I'd ask him“Do you know how scared I was every time I watched you torn by the emotions of your families? I sometimes wished I could kill them all.” He spat out, “I heard from Leo just how close you were with your father before he betrayed you and watching him get killed; such emotion could put you on edge again, and when your mother’s illness came up... I just couldn’t pour all that on you.” He shook his head, “It’s already bad that you are unstable and pregnant. I didn’t want anything to shake you. That’s why I treated her in secret. My plan was when she regained herself, I’ll bring her to you… But I didn’t know it would get out of hand." he said with his head between his legs, “I’m sorry for yelling at your like that,” he added. “The look of hatred and anger I saw in your eyes earlier was just too much.”I never expected to hear him come clean. Taking a deep breath, she s
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 81 - Shattered Truth
Six months later ~~~~~~Lucian woke up restless after a bad night’s sleep. He couldn’t stop thinking about Mrs. Dolman’s situation and how he was going to break the news to Mira without her flipping out. Glancing at the time, he realized it was past noon, and Mira was already up.He sighed deeply. Since she made up with her sister and uncle, she has been spending a lot of time with them. While he was genuinely happy for her, he couldn’t deny the fact that he missed her presence terribly.“Why are they still here?” he questioned aloud, his frustration evident in his tone. He stood up, feeling a growing sense of regret for ever allowing them to stay behind. The situation was taking a toll on his relationship with Mira, and he was finding it increasingly difficult to go around that.***I sighed, lost in my thoughts, absentmindedly rubbing my round belly. I do look like a pregnant woman now. I wished my mother was he
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 80 - Unspoken Bonds
When Lucan arrived home, he was met by Leo and Lora, who were sitting and waiting for him,The moment Leo saw him, he stood up. "Ah, good morning, Mr Creed, Were you not at home?" he asked.Lucian lifted his head above the many bags on the ground. "No... Good morning," he replied with a forced smile. "Are you going somewhere?" he asked.Leo smiled. "Yeah, well, I thought it was best to leave now...""Before we get chased out," Lora interjected, ignoring Leo’s glaring gaze."Please ignore that," Leo quickly said, with a nervous smile. “Oh, I did," Lucian replied, unfazed by the situation."Great," Leo said, smiling nervously. The man's presence was a little too overwhelming for him. "Anyway, we came for the party, and now that it's over, it’s best we leave. But I wanted to at least say my goodbyes first." He said with a smile, but Lucian wasn’t returning it. "I would have loved to speak with Mira, but... We'll just call once we’re gone," he added, his tone slightly apologetic.Lucian
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 79 - Controlled
The moment Lucian stepped into the station, he was obstructed by one of the corrupted officers, a bald man who pretended not to know him,"Can I help you, sir?" The bald officer asked rudely, his tone laced with false politeness."Hmm. This is my boss, Lucian Creed," Ken replied instead, his voice firm. "I told you about him.""No, you didn't," the officer replied defiantly, a blatant lie hanging in the air."Huh!" Ken stared at him, his confusion evident. "I remember telling you about him, and even the papers I gave...""Sorry, man! I don't remember you mentioning anything like that," the officer lied again, his eyes avoiding direct contact."How---""That's enough," Lucian sighed, masking his frustration with a forced smile aimed at the officer. "I'd like to speak with the commander-in-chief," he requested calmly, even though he had the clearance to enter without such formalities."Is that right?" another officer interjected, appearing out of nowhere. "Do you have an appointment?" h
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 78 - You all I need
Lucian carried me straight to the bedroom the instant he entered the door of the penthouse, ignoring everyone else. The beast of a man yanks the whole thing down without waiting for me to take off my clothes.He despised the thought of me wearing Amelia's present and then smirked at my lovely body."Ha-ah," I chuckled at his enthusiasm to strip me naked. "You won't even wait for me to clean myself?" I inquired, teasing him with my gaze. "I need a bath," I explained."Well... bathing is overrated," Lucian grumbled, "but it doesn't matter because I love your scent." He responded by carrying me to the bed.I laughed as his hand travelled all over my body before coming to a halt on my tummy.Ah! Lucian sighed, God he was so happy. Who would have thought a day will come that he too would have a child, from this stubborn woman, no less? Never in his wildest dream did he think they would even end up together… Not after all the chaos."If you continue to gaze at my stomach like that, I have a
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 77 - I love you
Lucian stood outside the room, his hand trembling on the doorknob. He couldn't bring himself to open the door, the weight of his emotions pressing down on him like a ton of bricks. He stared at the room number, trying to find the strength to face whatever lay inside.After what felt like an eternity, he mustered the courage to push the door open, the hinges creaking softly. Mira's voice reached his ears, muffled by the walls but unmistakably filled with pain. She was crying. Lucian's heart clenched in his chest, but he remained frozen in place, listening to her words.His world shattered when he heard her confess, her voice heavy with emotion, "I love Noah and would do anything to be together with him again."His breath caught in his throat. God, he truly did love her. But in that moment, he felt like a spectator in his own life, watching his heart being torn apart. Maybe they were never meant to be. Perhaps his purpose was to guard her, even if it meant sacrificing his own happiness.
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
