MasukShare
CHAPTER 19
Terakhir Diperbarui:
2025-01-23 04:59:32
Bab terkait
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 20
The chilling message carved into the tree left Fiona and Darwin on edge. The implication was clear—William and Bella weren’t just scheming; they were closing in. Despite the heightened security and precautions, the threat felt omnipresent, like a shadow following Fiona’s every step.Darwin stood by the window that night, his silhouette illuminated by the soft glow of the estate lights. Fiona watched him from the bed, her heart heavy with anxiety.“You don’t have to stay up all night,” she said softly, her voice cutting through the silence.Darwin turned, his expression unreadable. “I can’t rest knowing you’re in danger.”His words, though simple, struck a chord in Fiona. For all his cold exterior and calculated decisions, Darwin’s actions revealed the depth of his care.“I don’t want you to carry this burden alone,” Fiona replied.Darwin walked over and sat beside her, his shoulders tense. “This isn’t just about me, Fiona. They’re targeting you because they think you’re my weakness. T
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 21
Darwin wasted no time. The moment the ominous note reached his hands, he signaled Claire, who was stationed discreetly in the ballroom. With a nod, she began mobilizing her team, each member expertly blending into the crowd as they scanned for any unusual activity.Fiona clung to Darwin’s arm, her breathing shallow. The threat now felt tangible, as if the walls of the grand ballroom were closing in. Her eyes darted to every face, searching for a sign of malice or recognition, but all she saw were masks of politeness and pretense.“What do we do now?” she whispered.Darwin didn’t answer immediately. His gaze was fixed on the stage where William stood, chatting with an influential business mogul. The man’s smug smile was enough to ignite a fire in Darwin’s chest, but he forced himself to remain composed.“We’re leaving,” Darwin said at last, his tone clipped. “This isn’t about playing their game anymore. It’s about staying ahead of it.”Fiona hesitated. “But if we leave now, won’t it lo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-24Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 22
The Luna Café wasn’t exactly what Darwin had expected. Nestled in a quieter corner of Bay City, the small coffee shop radiated a cozy charm that felt at odds with the high-stakes conversation he was about to have. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the faint hum of conversation, and the sunlight streaming through the large windows softened the atmosphere.Darwin adjusted his tie as he entered, his sharp eyes scanning the room for Elena. Fiona followed close behind, her steps hesitant. Despite Darwin’s insistence that she stay at the estate for her safety, Fiona had refused. She wanted to hear whatever Elena had to say firsthand.“There,” Fiona whispered, nodding toward a secluded booth in the back. Elena was seated, a steaming cup of coffee in front of her, her posture calm but alert.Darwin took the lead, his expression unreadable as he approached the table. Elena looked up, her green eyes flickering with recognition and something that resembled relief.“You came,” she s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-25Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 23
The air in the car was thick with unspoken words. Fiona stared out the window, her mind replaying every detail of their meeting with Elena. She could still hear the faint tremor in Elena's voice, the way her eyes darted around the café as if she were expecting William to appear at any moment.Darwin’s grip on the steering wheel was tight, his knuckles white. The flash drive in his pocket seemed to burn with the weight of its secrets. For a man used to control, the uncertainty of their situation gnawed at him. Every decision carried the potential for disaster.“Do you think she’s really trying to help us?” Fiona asked, breaking the silence.Darwin’s jaw tightened, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. “People don’t usually help others without expecting something in return. But her intel lines up with what we already know about William. We’ll need to verify it before we act.”Fiona nodded, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her blouse. “If this information is real, it could be our chance
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-25Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 24
Fiona awoke to the faint glow of morning sunlight filtering through the heavy curtains. Despite her exhaustion, sleep had been fleeting, broken by vivid dreams of shadowy figures and whispered threats. She sat up slowly, her heart heavy with the weight of the previous day's revelations.A soft knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts.“Come in,” she said, her voice hoarse.Thalassa peeked her head inside, her expression a mix of concern and determination. “Morning, sunshine. Darwin called me last night. I’m your bodyguard for the day.”Fiona managed a small smile. “I appreciate the effort, but I’m not exactly a damsel in distress.”“No, you’re not,” Thalassa agreed, stepping fully into the room. “But it doesn’t hurt to have backup, especially with everything going on. Besides, you’re my best friend. You think I’m going to let you deal with this mess alone?”Fiona sighed, pulling the blanket tighter around her shoulders. “Thanks, Thalassa. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”“
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-26Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 25
The tension in the study lingered long after Fiona left to join Thalassa upstairs. Darwin remained seated, his thoughts consumed by William’s cryptic threats. The phone call had been more than a warning—it was a challenge, a clear indication that William was ready to escalate their battle. Darwin’s fingers drummed on the edge of his desk as he reviewed the situation. William’s obsession with revenge was dangerous, but it was the subtlety of his tactics that made him a true threat. Unlike the typical corporate rival, William was calculating, using every vulnerability he could find to strike where it hurt most. And now, Fiona was in his crosshairs. Darwin picked up his phone and dialed Marcus. The line connected almost immediately. “Marcus, I need a complete report on William’s recent movements,” Darwin ordered, his voice steely. “Every meeting, every call—anything that could give us insight into his next move.” “I’m already on it,” Marcus replied. “But I should warn you—William’s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-26Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 26
The following morning dawned with an eerie stillness, as though the city itself was holding its breath. Fiona awoke to the sound of soft murmurs coming from the hallway. She sat up, her heart pounding, and strained to listen. The voices were low, urgent—Darwin and Marcus, deep in discussion.Curiosity got the better of her. She slipped out of bed, pulled on a robe, and padded to the door. As she cracked it open, Darwin’s voice reached her.“We can’t underestimate him,” he was saying. “William’s moves are calculated. He doesn’t take risks unless he’s confident of the outcome.”Marcus replied, his tone grim. “He’s leveraging something big. The journalists he’s been meeting with aren’t just tabloids—they’re reputable. If this story breaks, the damage won’t be easy to contain.”Fiona’s stomach churned. She knew they were talking about her, about the storm William was orchestrating. But what could he possibly have on her that would cause such a stir?Deciding she couldn’t remain in the sha
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-27Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 27
The drive back to Darwin’s penthouse felt agonizingly slow, even though his driver navigated the streets with urgency. Fiona sat rigidly in her seat, clutching her phone in a vice grip. Her thoughts raced. Thalassa was more than a best friend—she was family, her unwavering ally in the storm of chaos that had become Fiona’s life. If William was targeting her, it meant he had crossed a line that even his conniving games hadn’t breached before.Darwin sat beside her, his jaw clenched in silent anger. He reached for her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “We’ll protect her, Fiona. Whatever he’s planning, we’ll stop it.”His words were comforting, but the pit in her stomach didn’t ease. “I can’t lose her, Darwin,” she whispered.“You won’t.”---When they arrived, Marcus was waiting in the penthouse, his face grim. “Thalassa called,” he said without preamble. “She said she’s fine for now but wanted you to know someone’s been following her for the past two days.”Fiona’s heart leapt into
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-27
Bab terbaru
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 177
The Ravenport compound burned in the distance, thick black smoke curling into the night sky like a dark omen. Sirens wailed from far off, but they wouldn’t arrive in time. Morrigan’s empire—fortified with secrets, silenced voices, and betrayal—was falling. And Fiona stood at the edge of the cliff overlooking it all, wind tangling her hair, eyes unblinking.Darwin limped to her side, blood soaking through the sleeve of his jacket. He glanced at the burning facility below and then at Fiona. "We did it," he said.Fiona’s jaw clenched. "Not yet. Morrigan’s still out there."From the moment they entered Ravenport, they knew they were walking into a trap. Morrigan had prepared for their arrival, planting explosives along the perimeter and stationing loyal guards disguised as medics and engineers. But what she hadn’t counted on was Sofia regaining consciousness and feeding them a map—hand-drawn, shaky, but enough.Inside the compound, Thalassa and Marcus were still securing the data vault. T
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 176
The morning after their quiet moment on the balcony, Fiona woke to the distant hum of tension that had become all too familiar. The events of the previous night—the confrontation, the narrow escape from the stronghold—still weighed heavily on her mind. Yet, there was something more pressing now. Their next move, the one that would finally bring them face-to-face with Morrigan, loomed like an unspoken promise. The safe house, typically a place of refuge, now felt like a pressure cooker. Fiona paced the length of the room, her thoughts a whirlwind of strategies and concerns. They had been living on borrowed time for too long. Morrigan had always been one step ahead, controlling the narrative, pulling the strings from the shadows. But now the game has changed. And Fiona wasn’t about to let it slip through their fingers. Darwin’s voice, calm and steady as always, broke the silence. "We need to discuss our next steps." His presence was like an anchor in the storm that raged within her.
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 175
The night was thick with silence, but beneath it, an unsettling buzz hummed in Fiona's chest. She stood on the balcony of their temporary hideout, her hands gripping the iron railing as if the pressure could somehow steady her racing thoughts. The city sprawled beneath her like a sleeping beast, the lights flickering like distant stars. It was hard to believe that just hours ago, they had breached Morrigan’s stronghold, driven her back into the shadows, and nearly taken down everything she had worked for. Yet, despite the victory, the air felt heavy, like a storm was brewing on the horizon, and it had little to do with the danger still lurking in the wings. Fiona’s mind kept drifting back to Darwin. The last few hours had been a whirlwind—so much action, so much chaos—but the moments that lingered in her mind were the ones shared with him. The quiet ones, when he had let down his guard, and she had seen the man beneath the mask of the CEO. "Fiona?" The low, familiar voice pulled her
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 174
The sun rose over Zurich like a blade of gold slicing through steel-gray clouds. Inside the safe house, the world was still. The boy—Alex—lay curled beneath the thick blanket, his small hands clenched around the edge as if bracing himself for whatever might come next. Fiona stood by the window, watching the street below. There were no sirens. No helicopters. No immediate signs that their extraction had triggered global alarm bells. But the silence itself was suspicious—too calculated, too calm. “They're watching,” she said quietly. Darwin stood behind her, arms crossed. “You think they let us go?” “I think we took a piece they weren’t ready to lose. And now they’re deciding whether to recover it… or erase it.” Darwin’s eyes flicked to Alex’s room. “They built an entire system around him. That chair wasn’t just a monitor—it was a throne. And he was their king.” “No,” Fiona said sharply, turning to face him. “He was a prisoner.” Darwin didn’t argue. Marcus entered the room carr
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 173
The screen glowed faintly in the dim room, casting long shadows across Fiona’s face. Project Eidolon. The name alone sent a chill down her spine, but it was the word underneath—Ascension—that twisted something deeper in her gut. It didn’t sound like a simple codename. It sounded like a goal. Darwin leaned forward, brows furrowed as he scanned the documents. “These blueprints... this isn’t just tech infrastructure. It’s neurological. Advanced AI integration. Cognitive manipulation.” Marcus tapped through a few files. “This is way beyond anything Morrigan was doing. It’s years ahead—synthetic brain mapping, emotion prediction modules, even something labeled neural override. I don’t even know what that means.” Fiona spoke slowly. “I think it means control.” There was a long silence. Thalassa entered, looking exhausted, her jacket dusted with snow. “Interpol traced the remaining off-grid assets from Morrigan’s empire. Guess where the trail leads?” Fiona braced herself. Thalassa dro
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 172
The halls of the international tribunal were filled with murmurs and media flashes as Morrigan Zayne was escorted through its arched gates in handcuffs, flanked by federal agents. Her posture was upright—chin lifted, spine stiff—but even Fiona could see the cracks beneath the surface. The queen of shadows was finally exposed, her empire in ruins, and her secrets unraveling under the scorching light of justice. Fiona watched from the observation deck above, arms folded as reporters barked questions into the void. Every news station across the globe was tuned into this historic moment. The collapse of the Echelon, the fall of its most enigmatic leader, and the brave few who had torn down its walls. “This almost feels… peaceful,” Fiona said quietly, her voice lost in the buzz of cameras below. Darwin stood beside her, hands in his pockets, his expression unreadable. “Peace never comes without cost.” She turned to glance at him. His bruises had faded, but his eyes still carried the s
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 171
The twin engines of the stealth chopper whined softly as it descended beyond the tree line, slicing through the early morning mist like a blade through gauze. Fiona sat strapped in, her fingers curled tightly around the straps across her chest, eyes trained on the satellite feed on the mounted screen in front of her. Davenport wasn’t just a fortress—it was a statement. Built along the edge of a mountainous ridge and shielded by state-of-the-art surveillance, it was the last stronghold of Morrigan’s influence, carved out in steel and secrets. It was also the place where everything had started—and where it would finally end. “We touch down in five,” the pilot’s voice crackled through the headset. “Insertion team, get ready.” Darwin checked the chamber of his pistol and clipped it into place. “Remember, we don’t get a second chance at this. Our window is narrow. Foster’s jet was seen landing fifteen hours ago. We don’t know how long he’ll stay.” “Or what Morrigan’s planning,” Thalass
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 170
The private jet cut across the sky like a silver dagger, slicing through clouds on its descent toward Ravenport. Below, dense forests stretched for miles, a thick, green blanket hiding Morrigan’s last stronghold. The landing strip, built discreetly behind a series of abandoned warehouses and guarded by a private militia, was the only visible clue that something significant lurked in these woods. Darwin, seated beside Fiona, stared out the window, his jaw tight. Beside him, Fiona adjusted her black tactical jacket, her eyes hollow with determination. They weren’t flying in with an army. This mission demanded stealth, precision, and a level of danger none of them had faced before. “This isn’t a rescue,” Fiona said quietly. “This is an extraction. We go in, pull what we need, and get out before Morrigan knows we were even there.” Darwin nodded. “We identify what Gabriel Foster is doing there. If he’s meeting Morrigan, we document it. If they’re planning something bigger, we expose it.
Falling For My Surrogate Mistress CHAPTER 169
The early morning light filtered weakly through the grimy windows of the temporary hideout. Fiona sat with her hands wrapped around a steaming mug of black coffee, her eyes fixed on the faded map spread across the wooden table. Red and black ink dotted the surface, indicating strongholds, escape routes, and key players loyal to Morrigan. Each mark told a story of manipulation, violence, and the thin web of power Morrigan spun so precisely. But that web was fraying. Across the room, Darwin leaned over a tablet, reviewing the footage from the hotel. Sofia Laurent was still alive—barely—but she had been moved into protective custody under heavy security. Her one whispered word had shifted the tide. Morrigan had gone from shadowy threat to active executioner in the eyes of those still sitting on the fence. And that changed everything. "They tried to silence her," Fiona said softly, her voice tight. "They almost succeeded." Darwin looked up, his expression grim. "But she didn’t die. A
