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Adrian’s POVThe Black Orchid’s private dining room was a study in excess, with its shiny mirrors, soft candlelight, and pristine table settings that screamed exclusivity. Rome sat at the head of the table, a smug expression plastered on his face. Every time I dealt with him, I was reminded of why I hated playing these games.Tonight wasn’t just about business, it was a chessboard, and Rome was positioning himself for the ultimate checkmate.Sarah stood beside me, her posture perfect but her unease palpable. The dress I’d chosen for her hugged her figure, drawing a few lingering stares from Rome and his cronies. My jaw tightened, but I placed a protective hand on her lower back, guiding her forward.Rome rose as we approached, a smile that didn’t reach his eyes spreading across his face.“Adrian,” he said, his voice smooth but laced with venom. “It’s always a pleasure.” He turned to Sarah, his gaze lingering far too long. “And you must be Sarah. You’re even more stunning in person.”
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Sarah's POV Adrian drew in a sharp breath bedside me, drawing my attention. Unable to keep up my anger, I turned to him. “Are you okay?”He glanced at me and turned off his phone, shoving it in his pocket. “Yeah, I'm fine.” He replied, not meeting my eyes. “Okay.” I drawled, turning back to the window. “We are here, Mr Blackwood, Mrs Blackwood.” The driver announced as he pulled into the driveway, killing the engine. Without a word, Adrian jumped out of the car as though he was being chased. I wondered what was up with him. “Have a good night.” I said to the driver as I stepped outside. He muttered a reply before driving the car to the garage. I took a deep breath and pulled my coat tighter around me. The chill in the evening air wasn’t the only thing making me uneasy. As I climbed the steps to the house, the grand front door loomed ahead like a cage. Adrian had already disappeared inside, leaving me alone with my thoughts.I pushed the door open and stepped into the warm glo
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Adrian's POV The door to my study clicked shut behind me, muffling the sounds of the world outside. I loosened my tie, tossing it onto the desk before slumping into the leather chair. My hands dragged down my face as the weight of the evening settled over me.I fished out my phone from my pocket, the image filling the screen immediately after I turned it on. There was Sarah. With a man who looked too familiar for my liking. If I had thought Nora looked so much like Sarah, it was because I hadn't met this man. She was a little, female copy of him. Sarah was smiling widely, an expression I had never seen on her. She looked quite young also. Under the picture was a caption from Rome. "What would happen if the world were to find out that your wife got pregnant as a teenager and for a criminal, at that?"I stared at the screen, my grip on the phone tightening as Rome's taunting words seared into my brain. A criminal? Sarah had never mentioned anything like this.Questions clawed at my
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Sarah's POVThe door clicked shut behind Adrian, and silence filled the space he’d left. I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at my hands, the weight of the conversation sinking in. Though we’d managed to air some of the tension between us, a lingering unease remained. Trust was fragile, and rebuilding it would take more than a single night.I lay back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. My mind raced with thoughts of Rome’s threats, the image of Chris, and the secrets I’d kept buried for so long. It was terrifying to think how quickly the past could unravel everything I had fought to protect.A soft knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts. “Mommy?”Nora peeked her head in, her wide, curious eyes reminding me of the innocence I was trying so hard to preserve.“Come here, baby,” I said, patting the bed beside me.She climbed up and nestled into my side. “Are you okay? You look sad.”I smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “I’m okay, sweetheart. Just a lot on my mind.”“
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Adrian's POVThe morning sun streamed through my office window as I leaned back in my chair, staring at the spreadsheet open on my laptop. Numbers and projections blurred together, my mind elsewhere entirely.I couldn’t stop thinking about Sarah and Nora.The sight of them at breakfast had left a warmth I hadn’t felt in years, ever since my mother died. Nora’s laughter was a melody I hadn’t realized I needed, and Sarah’s guarded smile—though rare—gave me a sense of purpose I couldn’t explain.But beneath it all, I could feel the tension. Sarah was still holding back, still keeping me at arm’s length. I couldn’t blame her. After everything she’d been through, trust didn’t come easily.A sharp knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts. “Come in,” I called, straightening up.My assistant, Neville, stepped in with a stack of files. “Morning, Mr. Blackwood. These are the reports you requested.”“Thanks,” I said, taking the files and setting them on the desk.He lingered for a moment,
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Sarah's POVAs I walked back to my room, Adrian’s words from earlier played on a loop in my mind. "I’m here. For you and Nora. Not because of the contract or any obligation, but because I care."It had been years since someone said something like that to me—and meant it.I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at my laptop. The financial projections I’d been reviewing earlier now felt meaningless. My life had always been about survival, about making it through one day to the next without falling apart. But Adrian took that away. I could sleep peacefully without having nightmares of not being able to foot Nora's bills or even keep a roof over our head. He was beginning to thaw at my walls which were there for a reason.People like Adrian didn’t stay. They didn’t fight for someone like me, not once they saw the scars and baggage I carried.But as much as I wanted to protect myself, I couldn’t deny how much he’d already done for Nora and me. He’d given us stability, a sense of safety I ha
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Adrian’s POVThe steady rhythm of my car’s engine filled the silence as I drove toward the office. The morning rush was in full swing, and yet my thoughts weren’t on the day’s meetings or the endless emails awaiting my attention.They were on Sarah.I shook my head as though the motion would drain away the thoughts I was having. I pulled into the parking garage and stepped out, the cool air brushing against me as I headed toward the elevator. The elevator doors opened to the sleek expanse of Blackwood Enterprises’ top floor, where glass walls and polished marble floors reflected the sunlight streaming in from the large windows. Neville greeted me with his usual efficiency, handing me a schedule as I stepped into the office.“Good morning, Mr. Blackwood. You have a meeting with the marketing team at 10 AM, a quarterly review at noon, and Mr. Carson is scheduled to arrive at 2 PM to discuss the land acquisition,” he said, his tone brisk.“Perfect. Let Carson know I’m expecting him,” I
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Sarah’s POVTasha began pulling snacks from her bag — chips, a pack of pizza, a tub of ice cream, and a bottle of wine. “Mary Poppins, much?”She laughed, throwing her head back. “I wanted to come prepared. We’re going to talk, laugh, and eat like we’re twenty again,” she declared, kicking off her shoes.I chuckled and grabbed a couple of glasses. “You’re lucky I don’t mind the mess you’re about to make.”Tasha grinned, popping open the wine. “Mess? This is organized chaos, my dear. Now, sit and tell me what’s been going on. I want all the juicy details.”I hesitated, unsure of how much to share. Tasha wasn’t just my best friend; she was my rock. Still, I wasn’t sure I was ready to unpack all my feelings about Adrian.“Well,” I started, “Nora’s doing much better. She’s getting stronger every day, and her doctor says she’ll be ready to return to her normal activities and go back to school soon.”“That’s great news!” Tasha squealed, raising her glass. “To Nora’s recovery!”I clinked m
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Sarah's POVThe faint hum of machines was the first thing I became aware of, followed by the sterile smell of antiseptic. My eyelids felt heavy, but I managed to open them slightly, squinting against the dim light filtering into the room.As my vision adjusted, the scene before me brought a lump to my throat. Adrian was slumped on a couch in the corner of the room, his tall frame awkwardly folded, and his head resting against the backrest. In his arms, Nora was curled up, her tiny body rising and falling with each breath, her thumb tucked into her mouth. Adrian’s other hand rested protectively over her small back.I blinked slowly, unable to tear my gaze away. The sight was painfully beautiful, stirring something deep within me. Despite everything that had happened, here he was, holding my daughter close, as if guarding her from the world.A wave of exhaustion rolled over me, but I fought against it, forcing myself to take in my surroundings. The room was spacious and quiet, with soft
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Adrian's POVThe morning sunlight filtered weakly through the blinds in my study, casting soft streaks across the desk cluttered with documents and my laptop. I leaned back in my chair, massaging the dull ache spreading across my temples. The stress of the past few weeks was catching up to me, and no matter how much I tried to push through it, my body was rebelling.I glanced at the cup of coffee beside me, untouched and now cold. It was the third one I had made this morning, each one forgotten in the whirlwind of emails and contracts that needed my attention. But none of it could distract me from the ache in my chest—the absence of Sarah and Nora.The house felt emptier without them. Every time I passed by Nora’s room or glanced at the seat Sarah used to occupy at the dining table, the void became unbearable. I wanted them back. No, I needed them back. But I didn’t know how to convince Sarah without being overbearing.A sharp knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts. “Come in,”
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Sarah's POV The sun dipped lower in the sky as the soft hues of twilight began to seep through the curtains. Nora had finally dozed off on the couch, her tiny frame curled up with the teddy bear Tasha had gifted her. Her peaceful expression was a stark contrast to the whirlwind of thoughts racing through my mind.I sat in the armchair across from her, staring at my phone. My fingers hovered over Adrian’s name in my contacts. I hadn’t called him since we last spoke, and the silence between us was deafening. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to hear his voice—I did, desperately—but I didn’t know what to say. He would want to persuade me to come back home and I wasn't sure I could hold out any longer.The contract marriage was supposed to be a solution, a way to navigate through our individual struggles without the mess of emotions. But somewhere along the way, things had shifted. My heart had shifted.A faint knock at the door startled me from my thoughts. My gaze darted to Nora, still soun
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Adrian's POV Emily flinched as I stood face-to-face with her, her eyes shut tightly. I shook my head and stepped back. “Keep my wife's name out of your mouth, Emily Harrison.” I warned before storming away. Emily’s silence lingered in the air, heavy and uncharacteristic. I glanced back over my shoulder as I reached the car, and for a fleeting moment, I thought I saw a crack in her usual mask of arrogance. Her hands trembled slightly, though she quickly folded her arms, masking the movement.Good. Let her stew in the fear she’d never admit to.I climbed into the car, slamming the door harder than I intended. The driver didn’t ask questions—he knew better. He simply started the engine, and the sleek black sedan pulled away from Rome’s estate.As we drove through the city streets, the adrenaline began to fade, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth. Emily wasn’t the enemy I needed to focus on. She was just another distraction, a pawn in Rome’s twisted game. But Rome? He was the architect
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Sarah’s POVThe quiet of the morning was interrupted by a sudden, high-pitched wail. My heart skipped a beat, and I rushed back into the guestroom, my mind racing. There, sitting up in bed with wide, tear-filled eyes, was Nora. Her little hands clutched the covers, and her face was twisted in confusion and fear."Mommy! Where are we?" she cried, her voice trembling.I hurried over, my heart breaking at the sight of her distress. She was always so strong, but the unfamiliarity of her surroundings had shaken her. I scooped her up, cradling her against me as I sat on the edge of the bed."It’s okay, sweetheart," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. "We’re safe, and this is just a temporary place. We’re with Aunt Tasha."Her small hands clutched at my shirt as she buried her face into my chest. "I want to go home, Mommy," she whimpered.I held her tighter, feeling the weight of the tears that threatened to escape. "I know, baby. I know. We’ll be back home soon. But for now, we’re her
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Adrian’s POVI stood in my office, the morning sun streaming through the tall windows. The same office where I had made countless decisions, handled crises, and navigated the cutthroat corporate world. But today, I felt powerless.Sarah wasn't with me. She wasn't waiting back at home for me to get back. I had spent the entire night calling, searching, and pacing the empty hallways of the house. Nora’s laughter that once echoed in those walls was replaced with an unbearable silence. And now, after finally hearing her voice, I still couldn’t shake the ache in my chest.She promised she’d come back. But promises had a way of breaking under pressure.A slight knock at the door broke my thoughts. “Come in,” I said, my voice harsher than I intended.Richard stepped in, his expression unreadable. My father was a master of masking his emotions, but even he couldn’t entirely hide the curiosity—and disapproval—gleaming in his eyes.“I heard she left,” he said without preamble, closing the door
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Sarah’s POVTasha led me into her guestroom, carrying Nora who had fallen asleep on the couch while Tasha and I talked. “It's nothing like the place you left but I hope you like it.” She said as she laid Nora down. I shook my head. “It is more than enough, Tasha. Thank you so much for supporting me in this.”She straightened up. “Who said I supported you? This is a sure path to losing the one guy who comes close to deserving you.”My heart clenched at her words. “What do you mean?”“You know exactly what I mean. Even a blind man can sense what's between you two. I saw you guys together just once and you both couldn't stop staring at the other.” She responded, folding her arms across her chest.“I don't know what you're talking about.” I lied, my flushed face betraying me.“Sure, girl. Whatever floats your boat.” She chuckled. “Should I serve you dinner?”“I don't feel like eating right now. Thanks once again, Tasha. You're a darling.”“Goodnight then.” She blew me a kiss as she clos
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Adrian’s POVI hung up the phone with Sarah, the weight of her words still lingering in my chest. The conversation had left me with more questions than answers. She sounded calm, but I knew her too well to miss the cracks in her voice. Something was off. But before I could dwell on it any longer, Neville entered the room with a sense of urgency in his step.“Sir,” he said, holding up a tablet with the headline flashing across the screen. “You need to see this.”I took the tablet from him, my eyes scanning the words. The headline screamed at me like a cruel joke: “Sarah Blackwood’s Past Exposed—More Secrets Uncovered.” The article was filled with old photos of Sarah, ones I’d never seen, not the kind of images anyone would want resurfacing. Each photo painted her as someone far removed from the woman I knew—someone caught in a life she’d long since left behind.There were many more posts similar to that one.My heart pounded as I looked at the text beneath the photos, the commentary de
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Sarah’s POVI hung up the phone, clutching it tightly as if it could somehow bridge the distance between Adrian and me. His words were reassuring, but I knew him well enough to sense the weight he was carrying. It wasn’t just the scandal or the board—it was the relentless expectation to prove himself, to be everything everyone demanded of him.The thought made my heart ache.I glanced at Nora, who was sprawled on the living room floor with her coloring books, completely unaware of the storm swirling around us. Her innocence was a fragile shield, one I was determined to protect at all costs.But how could I protect her when I could barely hold myself together?I needed air. Grabbing my coat, I called out to Nora. “Sweetheart, I’m stepping outside for a minute. Stay here, okay? I’ll be right back.”“Okay, Mommy!” she chirped, not looking up from her drawing.I stepped onto the porch, the crisp morning air biting against my skin. Taking a deep breath, I tried to clear my head, but the we
