VICTORIA’S POVSometimes I really don’t understand how the principle of this world runs. Thinking about Alessandro letting Calilla out of prison, I want to return to New York and break his face.This is freaking too much! It’s good that I am away from that shit of a family.However, Antonio wanted to take some action against them, but I stopped him. I don’t want to cause any trouble in my life, so I let it go this time. However, if this occurs again, I will not ignore it, and I have explicitly communicated this to Alessandro.“What are you thinking, sweet?” Maria asked, breaking my thoughts as I looked at her.“Nothing, just random things,” I replied.Maria smiled and held my hand. “At this time, women tend to think various things, most of which are unnecessary cautions. Don’t stress yourself too much. We all are with you.”Smiling, I leaned on her shoulder and looked through the car window. We are heading to a supermarket to purchase goods. Basically, it’s a lot of things as I have pl
VICTORIA’S POV“VICTORIA!” I heard Maria’s shout of fear.Everything suddenly came to a standstill, both in my surroundings and thoughts. As I watched myself losing balance and falling to the ground, only one thought was consuming my mind - what would come next?My baby... Am I going to lose it again? At that point, in just milliseconds, it felt like everything turned slow, and it was only me with my misery.My well-being holds no importance to me, but the only thing that matters to me is the well-being of the child growing inside me.I attempted to grasp anything within reach, desperate for support, but to no avail. I am falling, unaware of the impending danger.I closed my eyes, and a huge lump formed inside me as I followed my destiny, but suddenly...Something hard snaked around my waist, and before I could react, I was forcefully yanked backwards until my back hit a hard wall.I was shocked, still in that trauma from a few years, when the man before me flew away somewhere.Directi
VICTORIA’S POVThe familiar beeping sound of the machine and the smell of pure medicine hit my sensitive nose. My pregnancy made me too sensitive to the facts. Without a second thought, my hand find its way to my belly. Is it fine?I am not feeling any discomfort or pain. I guess it’s fine. Well, most of the credit goes to him—the man who saved me.I rushed to open my eyes only to close them immediately after.“It’s okay,” I heard an unfamiliar female tone. “Try to open your eyes slowly.”Taking her advice, I fluttered my lashes and finally opened my eyes.At that moment, I had one thought - the appearance of that familiar figure who had come to rescue me once again. However, as soon as I opened my eyes, I felt a sudden switch-off, as if I had lost something deep inside.And then only I realized I was excited to know it was him. But unfortunately for me, it was Jayden standing beside the doctor, watching me with concern in his eyes.So, it was him? I thought I was wrong. But...“Victor
VICTORIA’S POVI stared at him, stunned. What did he say? Back to his life? The way in the past?I couldn’t help but laugh hard this time. Bitterness rolled out of me in a way I didn’t even feel when I heard Camilla was out of jail. This man really knows how to send me to the edges of my patience.Surprised at my reaction, I felt his gaze on me but couldn’t care less. He should have thought deeply before saying those words.Who on this earth would lead the life I spent with him those three years? In the hell? And he even dared to say that to me?I glared at him, pointing at my face. “Does it written fool here? Or did you, in your mind, engrave that particular expression for me?” My tone came out more rude this time. He straightened and parted his lips to say something, but I raised my hand.“You better leave, Alessandro. I can’t believe you are still here, saying you want me back in your life like in the past. What? Don’t Camilla give you the pleasure of torturing her? Or are none of y
AN IINNOMINATE POVAgain... Again, I have failed to get her. Those two men get caught. Even though I am not worried because their families are bound to me, they wouldn’t dare speak out even if they wanted to. Still, it’s pinching me badly that I failed once again!Aaagh...I discarded everything on my desk, including the files that exclusively held her pictures, and scattered them across the floorVictoria... My love, my only possession. With her introverted personality and kind nature, she embodied beauty and talent. When all the other boys were behind her, she was my girlfriend.Everyone used to be jealous whenever I walked her by my side. No one knew her real identity then, not even me. That simple girl suddenly turned into the heiress of Edwards—the second large shareholder of E Shine.But that doesn’t matter to me. I don’t care if she is only that simple Victoria or The heiress of Edwards. I want her back again in my life, at any cost.When everyone thought I had died, I was fight
ALESSANDRO’S POVI dragged myself out of Victoria’s beautiful Villa, broken and devastated. The hate I saw on her face for me was something I deserved, but my mind was not ready to accept it.Heck! It would never be ready!I knew something had changed in her when I saw her in front of the super mall, and when she was taken home unconscious and that middle-aged lady, Maria started crying and caring for her and the baby.Every inch of me crumbled when I realized she was pregnant. She is fucking pregnant for five-six months!A part of me really wanted to know who the baby belonged to. And another part of me believes that the baby is mine. She was my wife five months ago, and our marriage was not sexless.Did she get pregnant at that time? Then why she never told me? Wait...I stopped on my track with a thought in mind. Was she pregnant before our divorce?Fuck! Then why didn’t she tell me? Had I known, I would not have agreed to the divorce proposal.But then again, my mood plummeted, as
VICTORIA’S POVI sat on the sofa in a daze. Anyone who sees me right now would think I have been presented with bad news. Alessandro’s unannounced presence and forced settlement in my home is nothing less than bad news!And he did not only stop there, but he immediately walked inside my room along with the suitcase he carried after declaring his demand to stay.What the fuck is happening in my life?! Am I going mad, or is he acting insanely? I left my home just to live in peace, but I don’t seem to get it here too!Well, the past three months were amazing, but Alessandro appears to be constantly disrupting my peaceful life!“Hi... Is he going to stay here? In your room?” Maria gasped, her eyes still wide open because of the sudden news that walked through the door.I shrugged, not knowing what to reply. I really don’t want to argue with this man in my life anymore, especially during my pregnancy.I don’t want to cause any more trouble for the baby. Though his behavior excites me, I nee
VICTORIA’S POVSigh...At this point, life appeared so helpless, and I don’t have any freaking way to look for some liberty from this mess.Alessandro Devonte once again started crawling into my life; this time, I don’t know how to stop him. No matter what I say, this man seems to not mind any of it.Did he sell all his shame in wholesale before entering here? Maybe, because the Ince egoistic, arrogant, and proud man seems so easygoing and ignorant from every insult that is coming on his way!I repeatedly sighed while shifting my gaze toward Maria and James, as his presence already freaked them out, and from time to time, Maria glanced toward the kitchen and then shook her head. She is worried and nervous.To be honest, I must admit that I am also guilty of this behavior. The man who never set foot in the kitchen has now taken control of it and insists on preparing meals for ‘his wife.’I mean, did he just lose his memory at the part when we got divorced? Do I need to remind him about
Hello dear readers, I know I am always late to update chapters here. I apologise for that. Lately some of you were very upset about me leaving this story unfinished. I never intended to abandon it completely. I was trying to work on it and struggling honestly. However, I will return with it as soon as I am stable enough to continue. And for my other story 'Down the memory lane: marry me again, dear wife' is completed. Please, do give it a try. Also, 'tempted by her forbidden Alpha' and 'disguised bride of the ruthless duke' they are also completed stories, please do give it a try. Thank you...
LILY... "He has been stabbed over 15 times. The killer might hate him so much. His neighbour felt something was wrong and went to check. Sigh... The poor woman must be in trauma after the scene." Max said. "Umm... Anything else?" I asked, Sitting in the opposite of his desk. "I mean, who could be the killer? Any hint?" Max shook his head. "Not yet." He looked around before lowering his tone, "And you must not be too curious about this matter. He was involved in the politician murder case and now this happened. It's dangerous, Lily." Closing my notebook, I chuckled. "Are you seeing me after danger the first time?" He sighed, narrowing his eyes, "Better my name is not connected to this case. Inspector Brian was my senior and this is morally a crime for me to share any inside news with you. But..." He let out a helpless huff. "What could I do? You're a friend I couldn't deny." "You're an amazing friend both personally and professionally." I stood up. "I'll leave now." "Hmm, don't
LILY... I yawned, stretching my hands and fluttered my eyes open. The narrow ray of light was entering through the little window of my room. I smiled. It's a good and very free morning of my life. I couldn't help the grin broke on my lips... So refreshing to think that I kicked out a huge toxicity of my life! Sooo Good! Fluttering my eyes again, I looked at the small window. But, why does it feel so close this morning? I mean, sleeping on the couch, this window is a bit away from me, isn't it? Or, was I wrong? As if to answer my question, something firm wrapped around my waist, making me confused as well as alert... "Good Morning..." A deep husky tone muttered beside my ear. Fuck! I immediately jumped out of bed only to fall on my butt "AaGh!" I cried out and looked at the intruder only to gasp in agony, "Leo!" His bluish-green gaze was on me, frowning. "What stunt are you playing this morning?" He asked in a groggy voice, turning me dumbfounded. "I am playing!?" I barked at h
LEO... I woke up in the late afternoon. Couldn't sleep the entire night thinking about the ridiculous shit I did in the club. I fucking kissed her! Her soft lips felt like cotton candy, and her soft berry scent was delicious... Since the day I met her, I wanted to kiss her and finally, I did, but... Now I want more even though it happened at a crucial moment, I couldn't stop thinking the feeling of her! That woman was insanely climbing all over my thoughts! After that kissing incident, I kept myself shut to not do something more crazy. Though I don't know how long I could maintain this peace. Every time I think of her, my imagination runs wild and the effect is clear under my trousers! Sigh... Sitting on the bed, I looked around. Lily was nowhere to be seen. Wait... Where is she? It's Sunday today and she's still out for work? Such a pathetic life of a reporter! That woman really does not care about her safety, does she? What if she faces sort of the same troubles? I'm not beside
LILY... Not even three days passed and on the fourth day, I was standing right in front of the hell. I swore to not appear here after that insult but here I am, again I am here because Mom called me this morning. At the age of Fifteen, I left this mansion. It's been over nine years since she called me. I know I shouldn't after that night but I couldn't deny her because of the promise I made to Theo. If it wasn't for Grandma, I wouldn't bother to show up here ever. Taking a deep breath I stepped inside. Surprisingly, no one stopped me and I went to the hall. Alyssa, Ruby and Dad were Sitting there. The environment was gloomy. Something definitely happened here. "You called me?" I directly asked Ruby. For some reason, my usual fear wasn't working anymore. Probably because Grandma's safety was managed. She looked up at me. Her cold eyes were sending chills at my way. Beside her, Alyssa was leaning on her shoulder with her bloodshot eyes. "How dare you get in here!?" She roared at m
LILY... Lord! I messed up! What to do now!? It's not my first time doing such a thing, yet I am frozen here. And before I realised, I was pulled back hastily as Leo covered the crack. "W-we need to leave," I muttered before opening the storeroom door to leave but paused at the sight of those men. Shit! They smelled us here! Immediately closing the door, I backed up. Hope they don't enter here. "What the fuck!? Are you always this clumsy!?" Leo hissed. "Who gave you the access to become a crime reporter!?" I was already annoyed and his taunts were worsening it. However, my annoyance died inside when footsteps neared the store room. Shadows of suspicious footsteps were just outside the door. I backed away, hitting my back at Leo's chest. I could feel his rigid figure. The knob of the door twisted and my heartbeat stopped for a moment. Suddenly, Leo grabbed me by the waist, pushing me on something hard and his lips followed mine next, stiffing me on the place. In the next second th
LILY... Sigh... I stood helplessly in the phone booth, begging that annoyed specimen to bring my phone. Could my day be any worse than this? "Please, Leo. I need my phone now." I pleaded again. "You're asking a sick man, who is almost bedded because of you, to bring your phone to you because You're careless? Hmm, interesting..." His reply came from the other side. "What if I decline?" "No, please! I beg you! I need my phone, Leo. It's important, please!" I said, defeated. No more stingy with my pleas. "Ah, I don't want to... But, I guess, I will consider you this time only..." He paused and I was eager, "Only what?" I urged impatiently. "Only if you make breakfast for me every morning and don't nag me sleeping on your bed." "....." I could definitely feel a smirk on his face even on the phone. This fucking arshole! "Leo, don't you think it's too much?" I gritted my teeth. "Is it?" He asked as if there was no one innocent than him! "Alright then, help yourself." "No, wait!" I
LILY... Rushing out for evidence at any hour was a part of my job. I accepted it as a part of my life because once I dreamt of becoming a crime reporter, I knew every day would be a new challenge for me. When Grandma used to live with me, she used to nag always for my safety and I used to kiss her cheeks and rush out with a smile. Since she was admitted to the hospital, no one did her part for me. Tonight was the same or it could be, if Leo didn't show concern for me before I left the house. Though I was indifferent at that moment my heart convulsed with a warm feeling I had never tasted for more than a year. He was a stranger who somewhat forced into my life. A bit annoying but harmless. As a woman, staying with him under the same roof didn't give me insecurity. Though I would never admit this in front of him, I could not deny the fact either. I don't know who he is, where he came from or what happened to him. But Leo is a gentleman. A woman's instinct could never fail when it's
LEO... Is it even a time to go out? Didn't she remember what happened this evening? Fuck! I scratched my neck, feeling disturbed. Kept watching time again and again. It's almost Midnight and that woman is out of home! Does she even care for her security for once? I am stressed! More because I am worried about her when I shouldn't be! I mean, she is practically a stranger, but still, I am drawn to her. What happened this evening was proof. I have no memory, no particular known situation nor I am aware of my skills. I should have stayed away from those men and the most I could do was run away with her when she proposed. But, I didn't. My blood boiled when I saw the fear and helplessness in her eyes. It felt like I could rip the world apart who dared to hurt her. Those hazel eyes were pleading for salvation. In that moment something stirred in me and I wanted to keep her safe. I don't know if those guys were her enemy or some random teasers. Whoever they were, they shouldn't cross m