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Dane remained atop the mall building, his sharp gaze fixed on the suspicious events unfolding below. As is customary, Chris stood slightly behind him to his right while a couple of hulking bodyguards stood some distance away from them."Isn't that...?" Dane trailed off with a slight frown creasing his.Chris nodded. "Yes, sir."Dane hummed thoughtfully. "I'm curious about the identity of this female he happened to run into, and then abruptly left with such urgency."Chris gave another solemn nod, his gaze lowered deferentially. "Got it, sir."After a few more tense moments watching the drama play out, Dane turned on his heel and strode away, his entourage falling into step behind him.He climbed into the backseat of his Bentley while Chris took the front passenger seat, and they peeled away from the mall.As the city scenery flashed by outside the tinted windows, Dane couldn't shake the unsettling feeling of nostalgia the glimpse of that girl with the short black hair had stirred with
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Scarlet's face contorted in agony as she tried to locate the source of the throbbing ache pounding through her skull. Her eyelids fluttered open gradually, squinting against the harsh light assaulting her senses."Scarlet."She turned her head slowly at the sound of her old name spoken in a deep, achingly familiar voice - one she'd feared she might never hear again. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes as she drank in the sight of Michael hovering over her bedside, his expression a mix of raw hope and guarded restraint.Seeing him there, alive and whole, felt beyond her wildest dreams. But the new persona she'd crafted for herself, this "Hanna" she'd become, was utterly unprepared for the onslaught of emotions his presence stirred up. Lying to him seemed like a terrible thing to do...but maybe it was for the best, at least for now."Who...who are you?" she rasped out, her voice little more than a tremulous whisper as she fought to keep it steady.The look of stunned disbelief that
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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?"
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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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Scarletās stomach churned the moment Michael mentioned their father had moved back into the mansion.It wasnāt fear. No, sheād 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 lifeānothing. The mere thought of him being in the same space as her made her jaw tighten.Her hands curled into fists on her lap. āI swear to God, if he tries to touch meā¦ā Her voice was low, venomous, muttered like a warning to herself.She didnāt finish the sentence. She didnāt need to. The thought alone was enough to make her blood boil. Sheād 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 mansionās towering gates. Scarlet glanced out the window, her eyes scanning the familiar grounds. The sprawling gardens, the stone pathways, the grand houseā¦ it all looked th
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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 motherās embrace, into the warmth she thought sheād lost forever.Her face pressed into her motherās shoulder, and she breathed in that familiar scentāsoft 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 Scarletās face.Her hands cupped Scarletās cheeks, trembling as though she couldnāt believe this was real. Then, she began pressing frantic kisses all over her daughterās faceāher forehead, her cheeks, her closed eyes, the tip of her nose. She even gave a quick peck on Scarletās lips, just like she usually did when Scarlet was a little girl.āMy baby,ā she whispered between kisses. āMy sweet, bea
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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.āWhy do I care, Chris?ā Daneās voice broke the silence, low and strained. The faint tremor in his voice betrayed the turmoil he worked so hard to conceal.Chrisās lips parted slightly before closing again. āI do not know, sir.ā 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 Chrisās response settled uncomfortably in his chest.Was Chris being deliberately evasive? Or was he genuinely clueless? Dane couldnāt decide, and the uncertainty only deepened the gnawing tension inside him.The room felt stifling, suffo
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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 didnāt wake. He glanced at her briefly with his expression unreadable.He had no intention of waking herā¦ she would follow soon enough, and if she didnāt, 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 didnāt comment. His demeanor had grown colder, harsher, and he suspected the shift hadnāt 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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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 doesnāt 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 Floraās hair, drawing a sharp cry
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Chrisās stomach twisted at Daneās 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.āSir, pleaseāāDane silenced Chris with a glare. āI donāt need your permission, and I certainly donāt need your protection!ā 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 fireā¦ 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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Floraās 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 himāsomething almostā¦ noble.He had let her go, after all. Why? She couldnāt understand it.āFlora! Where have you been?ā Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her brotherās 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.āI was about to come in there after you!ā Jean continued in a tone sharp yet laced with relief.āIām sorry,ā Flora said quickly, forcing a weak smile. āMy stomach was upset, and I felt dizzy. Thatās why I took so long.āJean 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 didnāt wake. He glanced at her briefly with his expression unreadable.He had no intention of waking herā¦ she would follow soon enough, and if she didnāt, 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 didnāt comment. His demeanor had grown colder, harsher, and he suspected the shift hadnāt 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.āWhy do I care, Chris?ā Daneās voice broke the silence, low and strained. The faint tremor in his voice betrayed the turmoil he worked so hard to conceal.Chrisās lips parted slightly before closing again. āI do not know, sir.ā 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 Chrisās response settled uncomfortably in his chest.Was Chris being deliberately evasive? Or was he genuinely clueless? Dane couldnāt 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 motherās embrace, into the warmth she thought sheād lost forever.Her face pressed into her motherās shoulder, and she breathed in that familiar scentāsoft 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 Scarletās face.Her hands cupped Scarletās cheeks, trembling as though she couldnāt believe this was real. Then, she began pressing frantic kisses all over her daughterās faceāher forehead, her cheeks, her closed eyes, the tip of her nose. She even gave a quick peck on Scarletās lips, just like she usually did when Scarlet was a little girl.āMy baby,ā she whispered between kisses. āMy sweet, bea
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Scarletās stomach churned the moment Michael mentioned their father had moved back into the mansion.It wasnāt fear. No, sheād 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 lifeānothing. The mere thought of him being in the same space as her made her jaw tighten.Her hands curled into fists on her lap. āI swear to God, if he tries to touch meā¦ā Her voice was low, venomous, muttered like a warning to herself.She didnāt finish the sentence. She didnāt need to. The thought alone was enough to make her blood boil. Sheād 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 mansionās towering gates. Scarlet glanced out the window, her eyes scanning the familiar grounds. The sprawling gardens, the stone pathways, the grand houseā¦ 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?"
