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chapter 11
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ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 12
~Abigail~This wasn’t how I’d imagined the night would go.The sharp ache in my hand, where I had slammed it against the table just moments before, still throbbed, but that wasn’t even the worst of it. It wasn’t the sting in my palm, or the fact that I could feel the warmth of tears threatening to spill from my eyes. It was Ryan…his words, the way he looked at me with that smug, arrogant grin as though everything was some twisted joke.I wasn’t sure when exactly things had gone south, but the moment his laughter erupted, I knew this was spiraling out of control. “Oh! Don’t tell me you are chasing after older men now Abigail, you really have weird taste if I must say”I had barely registered his words before Lucas stepped in. His protective stance beside me was almost immediate, like a shield against Ryan’s sharp edges.“I don’t think you understand, Ryan,” Lucas said coolly, his voice low, but unmistakably authoritative. “It’s none of your business.”Ryan scoffed, clearly unfazed by t
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-18ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 13
~Abigail~The ride was silent.I didn’t know why I thought anything would change when I got into the car. My mind was swirling, and my body felt like it was in a fog. The only thing I could focus on was the dull ache in my hand, still pulsating from when I slammed it onto the table. I stared out of the window, the dark streets flashing by, the occasional streetlight casting fleeting shadows that matched the thoughts running through my head.Ryan. That conversation. The way he always seemed to have this ability to twist the knife just when I thought I could breathe again.It wasn’t just his words, either—it was the way he looked at me. Like I was some object for his amusement. Like he had a right to comment on my life and my choices. But the truth was, I wasn’t even sure if it was just him anymore. It was also the anger inside of me, the frustration that had been building up for months. I could feel it simmering beneath the surface, like a pot about to boil over. And tonight, it had.Y
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-18ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 14
~Lucas~I sat in the study, the quiet hum of the house around me doing little to calm the storm swirling inside. My fingers absently tapped the edge of my desk, but I couldn’t focus on anything, nothing but her voice. “It’s disgusting, Lucas.”The words had landed heavier than I expected, heavier than I wanted to admit. They repeated in my mind, over and over, as though she was still standing in front of me, her eyes flashing with anger, her voice cutting through the space between us. Disgusting. The word felt like a punch. And I couldn’t quite shake the sting.I had gone too far, hadn’t I?I hadn’t meant to upset her, hadn’t meant to cross any lines. But watching her with Ryan tonight, seeing the way that man had looked at her and tried to touch her, I couldn’t sit by and pretend it was fine. She didn’t deserve that kind of treatment. But the way she’d turned on me, my attempt to protect her, to help, had been met with nothing but contempt.She doesn’t need me to protect her.That’s
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-18ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 15
~Lucas~Lola followed closely behind as we walked to my office, I sat down, and I noticed her eyes were everywhere, I could see the questions in her eyes but I avoided her gaze, I kept my gaze fixed on the screen of my computer, fingers hovering over the keys. “What are you doing here, Lola?”Her voice was light, almost playful. “Missed you,” she said simply, walking towards me. She didn’t ask for permission, never did, and that was one of the things that always pissed me off about her. But before I could respond, she was already sitting across from me, looking around my office, her eyes scanning the walls and the few small changes I’d made recently. It wasn’t much, just a new piece of art and a couple of new books on the shelf but it was enough to get her attention.“You’re looking different,” she remarked, eyes lingering on the artwork. “I never thought you’d have this kind of taste.”I didn’t respond to that.“I love the way you look serious while working, it’s always something tha
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-21ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 16
AbbyToday I was feeling more motivated as the embarrassment of yesterday was still boldly spelt out on my face especially his look.Was he actually treating me as a child or something? The nerve he had to try and educate me on the type of men I should hang out with when he has been nothing short of an ass to me made me wonder what he was actually playing at.I stared at myself in the mirror after getting ready for work as I was determined to be the best version of myself. After yesterday, I knew deep down that he would probably be dwelling on that to make me feel more embarrassed. I could not let that happen at all.I would walk in that office with nothing short of defiance and he should be ready to receive a blast from me if he comes up with last night. I was not counting on him acting maturely with all he had done these past days.Right then, I heard my phone ringing in the room. I decided to leave with one last motivating prep talk. "You got this."I had been anticipating her call
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-12-03ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 17
Lucas I could not understand why I was in such turmoil over Abigail finding out that I had been found in a compromising position in my office. I mean, this was my office and I could do anything I wanted exactly how I wanted it.I remained inside there for a few minutes as I gave Lola some time to walk away while I tried to figure out exactly what I would be telling Abigail right now. I mean, I had to exert dominance one way or another.Hence, I walked out ignoring the urge to ask Ray to fetch her. She was seated on her seat. Obviously trying to focus. I noticed how the staff quietened down the moment I entered into the area and tried to make it seem as though they were focusing on their respective jobs."Abigail, my office now." I thundered and quickly turned away to my office.I resisted the urge to turn and see her shiver or anything as I went straight to my office. I sat down and turned to find she was not right behind me.I furrowed my brows as I waited. A few seconds later she e
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-12-04ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 18
AbbyHe was getting on my last nerves and it was no longer funny. I could tell this man hated every inch of my being. As I walked out of his office and went to get my bag, I wondered if my father had any idea that his friend was such an ass. Nevertheless, I simply grabbed my bag and walked away.The moment I stepped out, I decided to make a choice first. Going to Deluxe first to pick up his outfit seemed like the best choice and then Cabbies and cream but what would I be doing with a coat at a restaurant? It was clear I would have to get there first.I flagged down the taxi and let him know my destination before going to sit down in the car.As I entered, I could not help but feel a pang of anger wash over me. I was just trying my hardest to keep it all cool and in one place.I paid my fare and went inside just as my heart escaped me. My mouth opened in horror as I saw the line. This place was bustling with crowds and I was beginning to wonder what to do.Wait, he said he already pla
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-12-05ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 19
Abby The moment the car pulled in front of the restaurant, I started dashing inside."Hey lady, my money!" The driver yelled after me.Oh shoot!I turned back to him as I made a few paces close."Please,. I really need to get something. You'll be taking me back to my office. Could you wait?" I asked him.He looked for a moment and then shrugged his shoulders. I mean, anything for his extra funds.I ran inside just as another lady whom I did not recognise was leaving the line. I went up ahead."What do you think you're doing, lady?" The man in front demanded."I'm really sorry but I was in this line earlier." I said, panting as I could not even catch my own breath.Someone in the back chuckled."Yeah, right. And I was on the cover of Forbes magazine. Get in the back or see if any of them other willes willing to trade sides with you." He said to me,"No, I'm serious. I was here earlier. I just left to go pick up this package and then returned. The guy behind me was tall and long haired
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ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 93
Lucas It was finally time. I mean, Lucinda believed that she could use the press against me as a weapon and I would sit back and watch. It was finally time to play the same game as her. I was already a rejuvenated man at this point when I realised that all along when I had been scared, Gavin was actually rooting for us. It felt really great that he was not fighting me for his daughter's attention and somehow, I was beginning to feel like I owed him much. At first, it was really hard to believe and I wanted to tell him to come clean on what he was planning on doing to me but I simply kept my mouth shut. It would be best to dwell on his current promise after all.I arrived at the venue for the conference and as soon as members of the press caught sight of me, they were already rushing towards me with a lot of questions spewing from their lips. I was intrigued at the moment with how desperate for information they all were but I made my way inside without saying a single word to them. As
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 92
Abigail I should have known that my father would react this way. I mean, what was I expecting? That he would stay silent and ignore me all through without any back up plan? Of course he was going to come over and I had been totally vulnerable at this point.Lucas was pretty much calm that I had not been expecting this sort of reaction from him. He was being respectful to my father in such a way that I was wondering if he would win the old stubborn man over. I have always had my way with my father being paved clearly for me because I was either throwing a tantrum or I was fighting against him. And that was the exact strategy I had been looking forward to sporting. Tormenting him until he had no other options but to give in had been my go to plan and I did not care one bit about anything else.I wanted to ask Lucas to stop but now he has mentioned Lucinda and my father was demanding to know if he had thrown me to her."Of course not, dad. Actually...." Just then, the doorbell rang and
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 91
Lucas It was beginning to show down that everything was going in different directions. I had not anticipated that Gavin would find out about us in this way as it would have been a more respectful approach when he was all healed and stuff. Right now, we had to make this decision because it would have been worse if he had to find this out through other means. He was obviously pissed at the moment as we kept trying his number until then, we gave up. I actually asked Abigail to stop because it was not working."Do you think I shouldn't have mentioned it to him?" She asked me."Well, there's no point dwelling in the past. You said that you're ready to fight for us and so am I. How about we figure a way out of this mess together?" I asked her."But what if he hurts himself?" She asked me."Hurt himself, that's not the kind of person Gavin is. He would probably be thinking of how to cut my balls and feed them to his pets. I know that for certain." I said to her and she smiled. Obviously, sh
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 90
Abby I was shocked. I had come home with pains and a heavy heart. Seriously I wanted to go drink myself to stupor but I did not have the strength. Lucas had left the office and I came home after work. My phone was ringing over and over again from Taylor and I was in no mood to speak to her. All I could do was keep crying in my room alone because I had a feeling that he was with her. From time to time, I would pick up my phone just to check and see if there was anything from him and her. Maybe I had been partially thinking they would finally decide to make it true and open to everyone that they were sleeping with each other. I just wished this was all a bad dream that I would wake up from but pinching myself and I realised that it was the real deal. I had successfully lost him to the arms of his ex lover and I would learn to live with the pain of the moment we shared.I was wondering who it was that was knocking on my door and a part of me wished he was the one. I wanted to see the lo
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 89
LucasI never would have expected in my entire life that I would be this shocked. I had gone there with the clear reasons that I was going to confront her and try getting her to rebuff everything so far. I mean, she had done nothing in the line of denying what was in the news and I was not finding it amusing at this point. So, I just sought to reach an agreement or something when she suddenly mentioned Abigail's name. I stopped for something as I had watched her while she was sleeping with triumph. She knew that she clearly had me by the jugular at this point and by the scruff of my neck which was a bad moment.I thought about the best way to get her off my back and decided to play with her."What are you saying? I'm here for us to discuss your little stunt." I said to her,She suddenly erupted into an annoying laugh that had me provoked."My little stunt you say? Come on now, Lucas. I had never thought of you to be petty as well as crazy. That's her name, the bimbo who you were defen
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 88
LucindaIt was time to get ready and my entire apartment was crawling with fashion designers. I had excused myself to shower before coming out to sit down for my hair to get made. I was asked if I had any style in mind but there was actually nothing. I simply wanted the best look that they had to offer. If I was going to make a debut, I was going to look lol. I had never been through hell while doing it. Jarvis on the other hand was really occupied with taking calls and she spoke now with so much authority as I could hear her declining some and leaving others on hold. Each time our gazes met, she would give a thumbs up to me and I would return a smile to her.She was right about one thing, we were back. No, I was the star here and it was my controversy that was the star of the whole show which means she needed me more than I did her. I sat down there and then one of them brought me a catalogue from which I could pick my hair. I did not have the time or energy for such things."Listen,
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 87
Lucinda Well I was in the mood at this point. To think that Lucas would ever embarrass me because of that nobody was something I never thought in my wildest dreams would happen. And I saw that look in his eyes. This was the look of a man in love and was not willing to leave that woman. He looked like he could actually kill me while he had been defending her and she had looked at him as I would my very first highschool boyfriend. Now, this was becoming clear that it was no longer a coincidence. I had met him the other day at his office and he was talking to her. The same girl was coming out of his office another day and I was beginning to piece it all little by little. Who on earth was this lady that had this side of him coming out. He was never this protective of me but I could identify when a man was guarding his own and I realised that I had a contender for his attention.I had seen the girl and I already knew she was very young which means that she would bow to pressure but I was
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 86
Lucas I could not believe my ears as she spoke to me. Apparently, we might have fooled everyone else but she could tell there was a sort of chemistry between us. She had not been certain but when she had mentioned that Abigail had been led away by Lucinda, the hurry with which I had gotten up was faster than usual. I could have made a call that the security escorts Lucinda out but I went there and took care of it myself. She also mentioned Jack and how I kept questioning her about anything that would bring him close to Abigail. In her own words, it was like a wolf guarding its own and I was stunned. All my efforts at keeping things discreet were beginning to fade away and I was only lucky she said everyone else thought that I hated her. That was a plus as it was bad enough that I had myself wrapped in a scandal but having to drag her into another that would complicate things for her was not something I wanted to deal with."But you said that I was treating her too badly. I mean, you
ENTWINED HEART: desire and deceit chapter 85
Lucas There was no best way to explain this to her that she would pay attention to. She was angry and she probably hated me so much that I could not even get through to her. I was observing her as she spoke, she had a rather deeply rooted pain in her and the thought of me being the reason for her pain really hurt. Just a few hours ago, I had been making promises to her and I meant everything I said. I had been ready to come clean with Gavin on how I felt about his daughter but seeing her right now and how angry she was, I started to take a pause. I knew it would be nearly impossible to break through and I would have to figure out a way.There was however one thing that I knew I had to do and that was make this right. I could either do that or convince Abigail that this was all a set up. I watched as she walked away angrily but then returned to take her glasses when I tried to bring her in for a kiss. Not because I was making light of her emotions but I had seen such situations on the
