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Scarlet lay on her bed with her eyes open and unblinking. She hadn't slept a wink all night and couldn't even catch a few hours of rest this morning because her phone just wouldn't stop ringing.Call after call from her mom, her brother, her fiancÃĐ Lincoln - the notifications never seemed to end."For God's sake, give it a rest already," she muttered irritably, rubbing her throbbing temples.Finally, she snatched up the phone when a new message chime trickled out. But it wasn't from anyone she recognized - just an unknown number.Heart sinking, Scarlet opened up the message thread.All she saw was a video file. Of her and some guy kissing, getting hot and heavy. She looked...content. Happy, even.A startled gasp escaped her lips as the awful realization hit her - this was from that night at the hospital when Dane had basically assaulted herâĶ when he forced himself on her. The night he'd stolen a first kiss from her."What the hell?" She rewound and watched it again in disbelief. "But I
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Dane found solace in the comforting embrace of his mother back at the mansion.He had no desire to be productive today, his mind utterly consumed by the scandal surrounding Scarlet.All he craved was his mother's warmth and affection.Using the excuse that he simply wanted uninterrupted time with her, Dane turned off both of their phones to shield her from the harsh reality.The last thing he needed was the media hounding him with their relentless, judgmental questions.His mother let out a contented sigh and turned on the television to the news channel. Dane knew she didn't really care about politics - she just hoped to catch a glimpse of her husband, the Interior Minister, boasting about his supposed achievements.He shot her a disapproving look, but she was too engrossed to notice. With a weary sigh, Dane reluctantly extricated himself from her arms and rose to his feet."I'm going to my suite for a bit. We can resume this quality time when the news is over," he said dryly."No, sta
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It was simply impossible - unthinkable. Scarlet wasn't supposed to die, not like this. She was meant to live out the rest of her days in misery and anguish, forever haunted by him and the memory of her defilement. That was the fate Dane had intended for her.So why had she taken her own life instead? Why trade decades of torment for an escape into oblivion? Did she truly loathe him so completely, with such scorching intensity? He couldn't - wouldn't - believe it!A profound sense of unease settled over Dane as he wrestled with these turbulent thoughts and emotions.He felt...sad. Inexplicably melancholy in a way he couldn't fully grasp or articulate. Not because she was gone - because she was the one who had chosen to go.Scarlet was the only person he had ever truly wanted to possess, to torment, play with and control with an iron fist.She alone had captivated him in a way no other had before. And now she was gone, forever out of his reach.His mother grabbed his shirt again, jolting
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~Meanwhile~Lincoln, Michael and Mr. Wovers stood grimly at the riverbank, watching as rescue teams worked tirelessly to locate any sign of Scarlet.A large crowd had gathered. Law enforcement officers maintaining a perimeter, members of the press jostling for a view, and hushed onlookers craning their necks.Divers plunged repeatedly into the murky depths while a massive crane was positioned over Scarlet's submerged car, its hook straining as it slowly lifted the crumpled wreck from the water's embrace.The vehicle emerged empty, thoroughly crushed and devoid of any human remains.A strangled cry tore from Michael's lips as he crumpled to his knees on the bank, finally giving voice to the anguish contorting his features."Scarlet!" he wailed, the sound reverberating from his core as fat tears rolled down his cheeks. "Oh god, no...please no..."Lincoln watched in numb shock as his almost brother-in-law was overwhelmed by grief. A single tear traced a path down his own cheek before he
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~Back in Wovers Mansion~A funeral home had been arranged within its walls to allow acquaintances and loved ones to pay their respects and offer condolences for the deceased Scarlet.This sombre gathering followed the police's official announcement of her tragic death and the issuance of her death certificate, making her demise an undeniable reality.While the mansion was filled with cries and condolences, Lincoln found himself lingering in Scarlet's bedroom, surrounded by the lingering essence of her final breaths and the perfume that clung stubbornly to every corner.Michael, on the other hand, remained locked in his own suite, refusing to come out and face the heartbreaking scene unfolding beyond his door.Tears streamed freely down Lincoln's face, making his vision blur by the endless wellspring of grief.Every inch of this bedroom held memories that assaulted him from all angles - cherished moments they had shared now tainted by the bitter sting of her absence.His gaze fell on he
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The funeral home served as a chilling reminder of the Wovers family's recent loss.It was a rare occasion that brought Mr. and Mrs. Wovers under one roof after two decades of separation.The unfortunate catalyst for this reunion was the tragic loss of their daughter.Michael and Lincoln, deeply engulfed in their own sorrow, descended to join the mournful proceedings.Despite being consumed by grief, they felt a sense of duty to manage the affairs of mourning. This, they believed, was their final act of service to her memory.The number of people who came to pay their respects increased steadily throughout the day. Yet, Michael observed with a heavy heart that many seemed to attend out of mere formality. Their condolences lacked genuine sympathy.This realization deepened his sense of loss and isolation.There was a man in particular who stood out among the swarm of guests and captured their attention.He approached Mr. and Mrs. Wovers with a face he hadn't seen before and an odd manne
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["Just two hours after the shocking scandal involving Scarlet Wovers, the daughter of Governor Wovers, and Dane Creighton broke into the public eye, the situation took a heartbreaking turn. Audio and visual proof of their intimate encounter in a hospital have surfaced online, spreading like wildfire across social media and news outlets. The footage left little room for doubt, and the public was quick to react with a storm of opinions, judgment, and speculation.In what seems to have been an attempt to escape the overwhelming fallout, Miss Wovers tragically ended her life. Authorities confirmed that her car was found submerged in the river late last night. Emergency responders were called to the scene, but it was too late. Police have since confirmed her death, leaving the community in shock and disbelief.â]Michael abruptly rose to his feet. "Don't believe these lies. Scarlet wouldn't do such things. You all know she was a good person." His voice was filled with indignation as he addr
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The clock on Dane's penthouse wall showed it was almost midnight.This place had become his refuge since the fallout with his mom. But tonight was different from his usual scorch-and-city-lights routine on the balcony.Instead, Dane was sprawled out on the living room couch, surrounded by a graveyard of empty wine bottles.His bare chest rose and fell slowly as he stared blankly at the floor, eyelids at half-mast. The only sound was his shallow breathing.The news of Scarletâs suicide - some girl who shouldn't have even mattered to him - swirled through his intoxicated thoughts. But he could barely grasp the turmoil inside him before the brink of passing out.The shrill ring of the bell sliced through his haze.Dane looked up sluggishly with a sarcastic smile playing on his lips. His nightly visitor had arrived on schedule.He pushed himself off the couch with effort, staggering and swaying with each unsteady step toward the door.Leaning heavily on the door frame, he opened it to rev
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Terror propelled Flora to her feet. Her body swayed like a reed in the wind as she attempted to flee. Unfortunately, her escape lasted mere seconds before Dane's fingers tangled in her hair, yanking her back with savage force.His features transformed into a mask of unbridled fury."Please, I'm begging you." Chris's voice cracked with desperation. "She's just a child, innocent of all this. Take my life instead. She doesnât know anything of the person you want."Tears streamed down Chris's face as he collapsed to his knees.Dane's penetrating gaze shifted between the trembling girl and his former right-hand man with his expression unreadable.The girl's presence stirred something deep within Dane - a recognition of the pure innocence he'd once known in another.His dead love interest had taught him to recognize the difference between genuine innocence and calculated deception. Yet this knowledge did nothing to stay his hand as he tightened his grip on Floraâs hair, drawing a sharp cry
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Chrisâs stomach twisted at Daneâs words. He knew what his boss was capable of, and he knew that Scarlet or Hanna as he had tried to convince Dane was in grave danger.âSir, pleaseââDane silenced Chris with a glare. âI donât need your permission, and I certainly donât need your protection!â He snarled.With that, he turned on his heel and stormed out of the room, his men trailing behind him.Chris watched him go and his heart pounded in his chest.Dane refused any company in his car, having his security detail follow at a respectful distance in another vehicle.His grip on the leather-wrapped steering wheel tightened until his knuckles blanched white.The interior of the car felt suffocating, charged with the electricity of his rage. Every breath he drew felt like inhaling fireâĶ his chest constricting with an emotion he refused to name."How dare she?" The words escaped through clenched teeth, venom dripping from each syllable. "How dare she crawl under my skin like this?"Memories of
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Floraâs hands were trembling so badly she could barely turn on the faucet when she returned to the restroom.She splashed cold water on her face, her reflection in the mirror pale and wide-eyed.Her heart was still racing, and she pressed a hand to her chest, trying to steady her breathing.The man who had dragged her into that room was terrifying. Yet, there was something strange about himâsomething almostâĶ noble.He had let her go, after all. Why? She couldnât understand it.âFlora! Where have you been?â Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her brotherâs voice filled with worry.She turned to see him standing just outside the restroom with their mother close behind. Both of them looked anxious, their faces tight with concern.âI was about to come in there after you!â Jean continued in a tone sharp yet laced with relief.âIâm sorry,â Flora said quickly, forcing a weak smile. âMy stomach was upset, and I felt dizzy. Thatâs why I took so long.âJean frowned, scanning her pale
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Dane stood before the mirror the next morning, meticulously adjusting his tie. His reflection stared back at him, cold and unyielding, the sharp lines of his face a perfect match for the sharpness of his emotions.He had chosen his finest suit and the scent of his signature cologne clung to his skin like a second layer.Behind him, the woman in his bed stirred but didnât wake. He glanced at her briefly with his expression unreadable.He had no intention of waking herâĶ she would follow soon enough, and if she didnât, there would be consequences. She knew that. He had made it clear.By the time he stepped outside, Chris and the security team were already waiting.The usual salutes from his men were conspicuously absent. Dane noticed but didnât comment. His demeanor had grown colder, harsher, and he suspected the shift hadnât gone unnoticed. Everyone was scared to even utter a word around him.The convoy moved swiftly through the city until they reached the company.Chris busied himself
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~Meanwhile~Dane leaned back elegantly in his chair.The air in the warehouse office was thick with tension.Across from him, Chris stood with the kind of poised stillness that made him almost blend into the background. His hands were clasped neatly in front of him, his posture respectful but rigid, like he was bracing for whatever Dane might say next.âWhy do I care, Chris?â Daneâs voice broke the silence, low and strained. The faint tremor in his voice betrayed the turmoil he worked so hard to conceal.Chrisâs lips parted slightly before closing again. âI do not know, sir.â He replied finally.Dane let out a sharp and frustrated sigh. He lowered his head into his hand, his thumb and index finger pressing into the sides of his forehead.The weight of Chrisâs response settled uncomfortably in his chest.Was Chris being deliberately evasive? Or was he genuinely clueless? Dane couldnât decide, and the uncertainty only deepened the gnawing tension inside him.The room felt stifling, suffo
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Both mother and daughter clung to each other, their sobs filling the room.Scarlet felt like her chest might burst from the intensity of it all. For the first time in what felt like forever, she let herself sink into her motherâs embrace, into the warmth she thought sheâd lost forever.Her face pressed into her motherâs shoulder, and she breathed in that familiar scentâsoft and floral, the smell of home, of safety, of unconditional love. It was the same perfume her mom had always worn, and the familiarity of it made her cry harder.Mrs. Wovers eventually pulled back just far enough to take in Scarletâs face.Her hands cupped Scarletâs cheeks, trembling as though she couldnât believe this was real. Then, she began pressing frantic kisses all over her daughterâs faceâher forehead, her cheeks, her closed eyes, the tip of her nose. She even gave a quick peck on Scarletâs lips, just like she usually did when Scarlet was a little girl.âMy baby,â she whispered between kisses. âMy sweet, bea
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Scarletâs stomach churned the moment Michael mentioned their father had moved back into the mansion.It wasnât fear. No, sheâd burned through her fear of that man long ago. What churned inside her now was pure, undiluted hatred.Not a single part of her cared about his wellbeing. Not his health, not his lifeânothing. The mere thought of him being in the same space as her made her jaw tighten.Her hands curled into fists on her lap. âI swear to God, if he tries to touch meâĶâ Her voice was low, venomous, muttered like a warning to herself.She didnât finish the sentence. She didnât need to. The thought alone was enough to make her blood boil. Sheâd rather disappear into thin air than let him so much as glance at her again. After all, he was the one who had destroyed her life.The car slowed as it passed through the mansionâs towering gates. Scarlet glanced out the window, her eyes scanning the familiar grounds. The sprawling gardens, the stone pathways, the grand houseâĶ it all looked th
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Michael leaned forward to kiss her forehead before pulling her into another hug. "Lincoln is struggling without you. He's been seeing a psychiatrist due to his parents persistent and concern for health."The hair on Scarlet's head stood on end as she looked at his face for confirmation.He nodded solemnly. "You don't know how much he's suffered since you left. His condition is deteriorating. The doctors have warned his parents he might even... hurt himself."Lincoln!Scarlet gasped.The fear of facing him had driven her to her extreme actions, and now it was what kept her tied to her lie.But learning of his despair, she realized the extent of her selfishness. Even though she loved him truly, she feared him too.There would be no one else besides Lincoln in her life. The will to return for him, her mother, and her brother was what kept her going all these months.As for the devil responsible for shattering her dreams, she would do whatever it took to get rid of him from her life.Tears
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Scarlet felt the weight of immense shame pressing down on her.She averted her gaze from her brother's intense stare, unable to meet the internal fire that burned relentlessly in his eyes.Tears flowed freely down her cheeks in a torrent unlike anything she'd ever experienced before.She drew in a shuddering breath, steeling herself to finally confide in him about the depths of agony she'd endured during her time living alone in a constant state of distress and fear."The fact that I became his...his whore, it shattered me, Michael," she confessed in a broken whisper. "I never should have been tainted by that indelible stain, that filth. You can't possibly understand the weight of shame and disgust that oppressed me, that shook me to my very core."Her voice took on a haunted edge as she pressed onward. "I lived in constant terror that Lincoln would somehow find out, would start to question my purity. And that's a doubt any man in his position would be justified in having, isn't it?"
