"Gabriella!!" Carter screamed in a frenzy. It turned out that he wasn't the one who had been shot—Gabriella was.Just before the bullet struck him, she had rushed to hug him after calling his name, taking the hit herself."Gabriella! Please, please, why did you do this?" Carter cried, shaking her gently in his arms, already covered in her blood."Gabriella!" Isabella screamed as she rushed over, joined by her friends, while students began to gather around them.Without waiting for anything, Carter picked up Gabriella's unconscious body and rushed to the car they had arrived in."Where are you taking her, you fool? You caused all of this; you'll rot in jail!" Isabella shouted after him, but Carter didn’t stop until he reached the car and gently placed Gabriella inside before sitting beside her."Please drive to the hospital immediately," Carter said fearfully to the driver, who sped off without hesitation.Immediately, the car took off, and an evil smile spread across Isabella's face.
The speed at which Rosalie entered the hospital drew stares from people, who looked at her as if she were mad. In her haste, she even forgot to pay the taxi driver before rushing inside.Carter struggled to explain what had happened over the phone, his tears making it difficult for him to communicate clearly and this only heightened Rosalie's anxiety, prompting her to rush to the ward that Carter had mentioned."Carter!" Rosalie called as she ran toward him. The moment Carter saw her, he sprinted the remaining distance and hugged her tightly."Oh my gosh! Carter, are you okay? Did something happen to you?" Rosalie asked, her voice filled with concern and Carter began to cry on her shoulder."Carter, please tell me what happened. I'm worried," Rosalie urged, gently patting him on the back."I don't think he can speak right now..." Athena said, and that’s when Rosalie noticed her."But from what I know, his friend took a bullet for him at school," Athena added, and Rosalie's eyes widene
Santiago walked into the house and, upon reaching the living room, he spotted the Godfather."Oh, you're here. What happened?" Godfather asked, studying Santiago, who had an urgent look on his face.Godfather was sitting on the couch, watching the news about Gabriella being shot on the television and he had a smile on his face, as this was the kind of news he loved."Good morning, Godfather," Santiago greeted with a bow, and Godfather nodded in response."I think I told you everything you need to know over the phone, or is there something you can't say on the phone that brought you here?" Godfather asked."Exactly, Godfather. I need to tell you something important, and I don't want to discuss it over the phone because we might need to work it out," Santiago replied, now looking up at Godfather."What? Tell me," Godfather urged, and Santiago nodded before beginning to explain everything."Last night, while I was secretly watching the young master with the lady, I noticed something alar
Isabella stepped into the uncompleted building, glancing back to ensure no one was following her. Seeing that she was alone, she exhaled and walked further inside. "I'm here," she called out, and the man she had hired to take care of Carter emerged from one of the rooms. "I've done my part. Where's my payment?" The man asked immediately after he got to her, and Isabella hissed in response."I just wanted to pay you, but you missed the target. Still, I'll pay you because I actually like how things turned out," Isabella said, and the guy smiled."That's why I love working with you. I'd definitely like to work with you again in the future," he mumbled."Of course, you'll continue to work for me. I need you to help me teach someone a lesson," Isabella replied, recalling how Athena had slapped her."No one hits me and gets away with it. She'll regret this," Isabella thought, a wicked smile spreading across her face. Suddenly, she remembered Cameron."The main reason I came here is to as
It had all been Cameron's plan from the beginning. As soon as Rosalie rushed inside, he followed her. However, he paused at the corner, sensing that something was off and that things were about to get messy.When Mr. and Mrs. Smith walked in, he recognized them immediately. They had been the godfather's clients when he was just 14, and he could never forget their faces from that day. He knew why they had come to seek the godfather's help, and he intended to use that against them now. They had messed with the wrong family. He recalled how Mr. Smith had bribed the police and how Isabella was smiling wickedly, which had raised his suspicions about her."Let me start with you first, while I keep your parents in suspense until I'm done," Cameron said with a smile. Isabella immediately regretted coming back here. If it hadn't been for the picture she wanted to take secretly, she wouldn't have found herself in this mess again. Her heart raced faster with fear as she realized the situation s
As soon as Cameron's lips met hers, Rosalie seemed to lose herself, as if she had been waiting for this moment. She pulled him closer, and they began to kiss fiercely.In the past, if he had kissed her like this when she still hated him, she would have tried to break the kiss before reluctantly giving in. But now, everything felt different.She began kissing him back almost immediately, and this time, her body was in sync with her desires. She willingly surrendered, wanting to feel his lips on hers again—and perhaps even more than just kissing.Cameron's hand moved to her ass, giving it a firm squeeze.“Mmmm!” Rosalie moaned softly into the kiss, her fists tightening on Cameron's shirt as waves of pleasure washed over her.Cameron's hands didn't leave her ass; he kept squeezing them, earning soft, silent moans from Rosalie as they kissed fervently.He gently bit her upper lip, coaxing her to open her mouth wider. Rosalie gasped into the kiss, and Cameron seized the opportunity to slid
"What did you just say? I thought you said you didn't come here for that," Cameron said sarcastically, causing Rosalie to look away in embarrassment and focus on the window."That's not what I said; you're just hearing things," Rosalie insisted, though she knew it was pointless to deny it because she had said it, and Cameron had heard her. But in her embarrassment, she felt compelled to defend herself.Cameron scoffed and drove away without saying another word. Rosalie let out a silent sigh of relief. *Thank goodness he didn't believe me and isn't trying to convince me that I actually said it,* she thought, a smile creeping onto her face as she continued to gaze out the window.The rest of the ride to Cameron's house was quiet, with neither of them speaking. When Cameron finally parked the car in the garage, Rosalie quickly got out.Before Cameron could get out of the car, Rosalie rushed into the house. She wanted to maintain her act and avoid letting Cameron know that she had follow
Cameron's hand remained on her breasts, which Rosalie continued to enjoy, when he suddenly lifted her effortlessly, causing her to gasp."We need to move to the bedroom so you can learn," Cameron murmured in a low, seductive voice, igniting Rosalie's desire even further.Cameron walked toward the bedroom, and Rosalie averted her gaze from him until they reached the door. Once inside, he gently laid her down on the bed, her skin still damp, before he stood up straight, his eyes fixed on her.Though her breasts and curves weren't overly large, they were still undeniably tempting, and he found it hard to resist.Cameron began to take off his shirt, causing Rosalie to gasp in surprise."Didn't he say he was just going to teach me how to please him? Then why is he taking off his shirt?" Rosalie thought to herself as Cameron finished removing his shirt and moved on to his trousers, which surprised her even more.Just as he was about to pull his trousers down, Rosalie quickly closed her eyes
Rosalie's POV I was walking down the street, aimlessly heading to who knows where since leaving Cameron's house. What broke my heart the most was that Cameron didn’t even try to stop me from going. It hurt to know that he had gotten what he wanted and now had the space to be with his lover, just as he desired.His words, his promises, and his affection made me believe he loved me just as I loved him, but it turns out they were all lies. I can't stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks at the thought of it, and I have no idea how I'm going to move on from this."It hurts so much; my heart aches," I mumbled through my sobs, realizing that it all began with the contract between us. I should have followed the rules and not allowed myself to fall in love with him, which led to this heartbreak.Now, I find myself regretting my decision, but it's too late to turn back the clock. If only I could.Even though I'm crying and feeling sad, contemplating how I'm going to move on, I'm also thi
Athena's POV I was taken aback when Carter didn’t push me away; instead, he deepened the kiss, and I couldn’t help but smile against his lips. As I kissed him earlier, but I immediately got back into my senses—I realized I wouldn’t have any excuse for this kiss, and the thought of Carter pulling away in anger filled me with embarrassment. Just as I was about to pull away, he deepened the kiss again and pulled me even closer.I thought he was in a rush to see Gabriella, but I guess I was wrong. I’m glad I managed to stop him this time, and my heart raced in my chest as the kiss intensified with every passing second. Although I had no idea what was going through his mind to make him kiss me so passionately, I didn’t care about the potential regret. I just wanted to savor this moment, knowing I might not get another chance like it.Carter's hand slipped behind my neck as he pulled me closer, and I began to realize that this kiss was fueled by his frustration and anger. I knew that onc
Rosalie's POV "Are you really this shameless? You don't even try to hide it! You came here like this, expecting me to believe you didn't sleep together, huh? Isn't that right, you shameless bitch?" I said angrily to Olivia, pouring out all my hurt and anger. But once again, she shifted her expression to one of innocence, as if I were the one in the wrong and she was the innocent one.I wonder what she’s thinking of me with that wicked mind of hers, or what she and Cameron are scheming together. If they think they can treat me like a plaything and mock me like this, they’re mistaken. I swear I won’t let them get away with it; they can’t betray me like this and expect to walk away unscathed.Cameron dropped his phone on the bed in frustration, not knowing what to do anymore, and he tried to touch me again. "Rosalie, just calm down, let me explain everything to you." I moved away from him quickly before he could touch me, tears rolling down my cheeks.Rosalie, why are you treating me li
Gabriella sat beside the street, exactly where she had almost been robbed last night, crying her eyes out. "I'm ruined. Where am I going to start from? I don't even know my older sister. I would have started searching for her now, knowing we'll still have each other as a family if we find each other. But I don't know her or have any pictures of her from when she was young. Maybe I can find her that way, but I don't know where to look or where to start," she mumbled tearfully.She couldn't help but think about how unfair life had been to her all this time. "Why did it have to turn out that my parents are dead now when I thought I would finally be happy and have good parents? Why did everything have to get worse?" Gabriella cried harder, feeling utterly alone."None of this would have happened if it weren't for that family. They'll all suffer for the rest of their lives, even in prison and after they die. They made me like this, with no one to turn to," Gabriella cursed, feeling a deep
Rosalie's POV I was sitting on my bed, tears streaming down my face, my heart shattered. I never expected to feel this way today.We were supposed to be happy together, knowing we wouldn’t see each other for a while. But right now, I can’t put into words everything I’m feeling for him. I’m overwhelmed with anger and sadness. How could Cameron do this to me?I thought that when I left the dining room earlier, Cameron would follow me so I could explain how I felt about Olivia, her behavior, and her intentions of coming here because I understood it on her face and her words, but to my surprise, Cameron didn’t move an inch. He didn’t care about me; instead, he chose to stay with Olivia.It’s already night, and Cameron hasn’t come to me since the morning. I can’t help but wonder what he and Olivia are doing, but my anger was keeping me away from checking on them until he came back.“Cameron is a bastard! Does that mean Olivia isn’t who he claims she is to him?” I mumbled, a wave of pain w
Athena couldn't make it to any of her part-time jobs today; she canceled them all because she was so worried about Carter. She didn't even consider how her decisions today might affect her tomorrow, but her concern for him took priority.Earlier, he had forced her out of his room and refused to eat. Despite feeling both worried and sad, she couldn't bring herself to leave. She wanted to make sure he ate, even if it meant sacrificing her own job.Athena sat in the living room, hoping that Carter or even Gabriella would come soon. She was eager to understand what was going on. It broke her heart to see Carter sad; she hated it. Deep down, she knew it wasn't just because she cared for him as a big sister, like Rosalie did. That’s why his sadness weighed heavily on her heart.But she had to admit that she loved Carter. She knew it was shameless to fall for her best friend's brother, yet she couldn't control her heart. It dawned on her that her feelings ran deeper than she had initially th
Rosalie's POV The three of us sat around the dining table, eating the breakfast Olivia had made. I couldn't shake the feeling that she might capture Cameron's attention, even though I knew he had said she was just a friend and an old classmate. Still, I couldn't help but feel this way.Olivia looked stunning—beautiful, sexy, and classy all at once. Her smile made me worry that she might take Cameron away from me. I knew I was pretty too, but what if Cameron decided he wanted someone else? What if he preferred her beauty over mine?"Oh goodness, Rosalie, is that jealousy I’m feeling or what?" I thought to myself as I stabbed my meal with the spoon, lost in my thoughts."What if what I’m imagining actually happens? What will I do then?" I pondered again, feeling uneasy. I couldn’t tell if I was truly jealous or if I was just overreacting.Oh no, I don’t want to be the toxic one who can’t handle seeing attractive women around Cameron. I need to compose myself and move past this jealousy
Mr. and Mrs. Smith stand in the docks with Isabella, their faces etched with despair. They are almost unrecognizable, especially Isabella, who curses her parents daily. If only they hadn't supported her perhaps her reckless behavior wouldn’t have led her to this moment.Now, she regrets everything and wishes she could turn back time to avoid making such mistakes. But it’s too late; everything has spiraled out of control for both her and her parents.Mr. Smith stood there, expressionless, while only Isabella and Mrs. Smith shed tears. They never imagined their once-rich and happy family would find themselves in such a situation. Given the severity of their offenses, they had little hope for themselves.Gabriella watched Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Isabella, but her mind was elsewhere, far removed from the scene before her.Although she knows that Mr. and Mrs. Smith are not her biological parents, she still has no idea how they have her from her parents or where her real parents are now. She
Rosalie's POV Cameron opened the bathroom door and carried me inside, using his legs to close the door behind us. The bathtub was already filled with water and soap as he gently set me down. I realized that, given the way things were going, we would be spending a lot of time in the bathroom."Let’s take a bath for you first," Cameron said in a low, husky voice that sent a shiver down my spine. I knew this was heading in a direction I couldn't resist; his voice was having a powerful effect on my body.A mischievous smile spread across his face as he noticed my reaction. "What are you thinking in your head?" he asked."Huh?" I mumbled, feigning confusion, even though I clearly understood where he was headed. I had no control over my body when it came to him."Is your body so addicted to my touch that just a few words from me make you react like my little kitten? Damn! You make me want to fuck you right here, right now," Cameron said, a sly grin spreading across his face. If I weren't i