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His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Twenty
Truths and LiesThe Weight of DoubtClaire sat at the edge of Adrian’s bed, staring at the city skyline through the vast penthouse windows. The night was silent, yet her mind roared with unanswered questions.Adrian had been there the night before her arrest.The man who had stood by her side, who had protected her, fought for her, had been involved in the worst night of her life.And he hadn’t told her.She exhaled slowly, running her fingers over the smooth fabric of her dress.Ava and Damon had played her.And the worst part?It was working.Behind her, she heard Adrian step into the room. His presence commanded attention, even without a word.She didn’t turn.Couldn’t.Not yet.She felt the mattress dip slightly as he sat beside her, close enough that she could feel his warmth, but not close enough to touch.For a long moment, neither of them spoke.Then—his voice, low and steady.“You want the truth?”Claire exhaled. “I don’t know.”Adrian was silent for a beat. “Then let me deci
Last Updated : 2025-02-27His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Twenty One
Shattered IllusionsThe First DoubtClaire sat in Adrian’s office, the world outside moving at its usual chaotic pace, but inside, everything felt… off.The article exposing Adrian’s supposed criminal empire was still circulating, gaining traction in the media, twisting truths and manipulating facts into a dangerous narrative.Adrian had handled it with his usual cold precision, but Claire knew—Ava and Damon weren’t finished.And she was right.Because the next blow came before she even had time to catch her breath.Her phone buzzed on the desk. A new anonymous message.She stared at the screen."Maybe you should ask Adrian what happened the night before your arrest. You might not like the answer."Claire’s breath hitched.A chill ran down her spine.She read it again.And again.Her fingers tightened around the phone.No.This was just another trick.Another mind game.But still, the words lingered.The night before her arrest.The night everything fell apart.What the hell did Adria
Last Updated : 2025-03-01His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Twenty Two
Bound by FireThe Aftermath of a KissClaire’s lips still tingled from the force of Adrian’s kiss. It hadn’t been soft or sweet—it had been raw, possessive, a declaration.She should have pulled away.Should have told him that she wasn’t ready to trust him again.But instead?She had let him consume her.Now, as the car weaved through the streets of Manhattan, the silence stretched between them, thick with unspoken truths and dangerous promises.Adrian’s hand rested on his knee, fingers flexing slightly as if he was still holding back something more.Finally, Claire exhaled, tilting her head toward him. “That was reckless.”Adrian smirked slightly, his gaze never leaving the road ahead. “You didn’t seem to mind.”Claire rolled her eyes, crossing her arms. “That’s not the point.”Adrian finally turned to her, his dark gaze locking onto hers. “Then what is?”She hesitated.Because she didn’t have an answer.All she knew was that everything was happening too fast, too intensely.She had
Last Updated : 2025-03-03His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Twenty Three
When the Past Comes KnockingA Ticking Time BombClaire sat in the middle of Adrian’s penthouse, her fingers tangling in the fabric of her dress as she tried to process what had just happened.Adrian had known her before her arrest.He had seen her. Wanted her.Before the betrayal. Before the prison bars. Before she had become the woman she was now.The knowledge unsettled her.Because it changed everything.Adrian had made it seem like their alliance was about power and revenge—but if his true motivation had been her all along?Then this wasn’t just a war.It was personal.And that?That was dangerous.A sharp knock at the penthouse door startled her.She turned, expecting Adrian to answer it.But before he could move—the door swung open.And standing there, his expression hard, unreadable, was Liam Carter.Liam’s ConfrontationClaire’s breath hitched.She hadn’t seen Liam in weeks.Not since he had walked out on Ava.Not since he had realized the truth about the woman he had chosen.
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Searching for the TruthThe City Feels Different NowClaire walked through the streets of Manhattan, her mind clouded with betrayal, confusion, and doubt.She had spent years thinking she knew exactly who had destroyed her life—Ava and Damon.But now?Now, her own father’s words haunted her."Never trust Adrian Blackwood."Her fingers tightened around the letter Liam had given her, the paper now creased from how many times she had gripped it too tightly.Adrian had said he didn’t betray her.But he hadn’t denied knowing more than he let on.And Claire had spent too long in the dark.She needed to find the truth for herself.Even if it shattered her.Adrian's Loss of ControlBack at Blackwood Tower, Adrian stood at the edge of his penthouse, his hands gripping the balcony railing so tightly his knuckles turned white.Claire was gone.She had walked away.And for the first time in his life, he felt something dangerous, uncontainable.He had always been in control.Always ten steps ahead
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Caught in the CrossfireThe Storm Before the WarClaire sat in the back of a cab, her fingers trembling as she stared at the crumpled letter in her lap.Her father’s words echoed in her mind."Never trust Adrian Blackwood."But Callahan’s revelation was worse.Adrian had been part of it all.Her father’s final play against Damon, the power struggle that had unraveled into chaos.And when the dust had settled?Adrian had walked away untouched.Claire’s chest tightened.Had he known?Had he stood by and let it happen?The thought made her stomach churn.She had to confront him.Had to know the truth.But just as she reached for her phone—The cab jerked to a stop.She frowned, glancing up.They weren’t anywhere near Blackwood Tower.They were on a quiet, empty street.The hairs on the back of her neck rose.She turned to the driver, her voice sharp. “Why did we stop?”The driver didn’t answer.Because before he could—The back door was yanked open.And two men in dark suits dragged her
Last Updated : 2025-03-07His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Twenty Six
When the King FallsThe Aftermath of Fire and FuryThe warehouse was silent.The gunshot still echoed in Claire’s ears, even though the smoke was already dissipating into the stale air.Adrian had come for her.And he hadn’t come as a businessman.Not as a billionaire.Not as the controlled, calculated man she had spent months fighting beside.No.Adrian Blackwood had come as a storm.His gun was still aimed at Ava, his finger steady on the trigger.Ava had gone pale, her usual smirk long gone.For the first time, she looked afraid.Claire should have felt triumphant.She had wanted this for so long.To see Ava powerless.But now, as she sat there, her wrists raw from the ropes, she felt something else entirely.Unease.Because this wasn’t just a game anymore.It wasn’t about revenge.It was about who Adrian was willing to become for her.And that?That scared her more than Ava ever could.Ava’s Final GambleAva licked her lips, trying to mask the panic in her eyes.“You’re not going
Last Updated : 2025-03-07His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter Twenty Seven
Running from the DevilA Flight in the NightClaire didn’t stop walking until she was far from Blackwood Tower.Her pulse still roared in her ears, her chest tight with adrenaline.Adrian’s words echoed in her mind."Don’t run from me, Claire. Because if you do… I’ll chase you."And she knew—he meant it.Because Adrian Blackwood didn’t make idle threats.She had seen it firsthand.The way he had almost pulled the trigger on Ava.The way he had burned everything in his path to get to her.And the worst part?She had let him.Claire sucked in a breath, pulling her coat tighter around herself as she stepped into the street.She needed space.Needed to breathe.Because right now?Right now, she wasn’t sure if Adrian was her savior or her downfall.And if she didn’t figure it out soon—she might not get a choice.Adrian's ObsessionAdrian stood in his penthouse, staring at the door she had walked out of.His fingers tightened into fists.She had run.And now?Now, he was going to find her.
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His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 112
A Dangerous GameThe world believed Ava Donovan.That was the problem.Less than twelve hours after her press conference, the internet was flooded with headlines:AVA DONOVAN EXPOSES ADRIAN BLACKWOOD’S BRIBERY ATTEMPT!CLAIRE BLACKWOOD: PAWN OR ACCOMPLICE?BILLIONAIRE ADRIAN BLACKWOOD UNDER FIRE – A POWER PLAY GONE WRONG?Every news outlet, every business blog, even social media was consumed by the scandal.And inside the penthouse, Claire could feel the weight of it crushing them.Adrian stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his posture rigid, his phone gripped in his hand like a weapon. His reflection in the glass was as cold and merciless as the storm raging outside.Daniel had been working all night, trying to control the media, but the damage was already done."Ava played this perfectly," Daniel muttered, his voice laced with frustration. The circles under his eyes told Claire that he hadn't slept, and she doubted Adrian had either."She won’t win," Adrian said, voice like steel
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 112
The Trap is SetAva Donovan wasn’t stupid.She knew when she was being hunted.And Adrian Blackwood had made it very clear—this was a war.But he’d underestimated her.Everyone always had.They thought she was just a spoiled heiress with a sharp tongue and expensive taste. But she had survived in a world that crushed the weak. She had built an empire, one deal, one manipulation at a time.And she wasn’t about to let Claire and her billionaire husband take it all away.So, she did what she did best.She planned.Planned a counterstrike that would turn Adrian’s empire against him.Claire’s Growing Fear"You need to be more careful," Adrian’s voice was sharp as he paced the penthouse.Claire folded her arms, frustration simmering beneath her skin. "I’m not the one who sent a death threat in the form of a sniper video."Adrian shot her a look. "No, you’re just the one she wants dead."Claire flinched.He wasn’t wrong.Since the security footage had arrived, Adrian had doubled his security
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 110
The Game BeginsThe city skyline stretched endlessly before them, but Claire’s mind was elsewhere—trapped in the suffocating realization that her own stepsister had tried to have her killed.Ava had never just wanted to ruin her.She had wanted her gone.Permanently.Adrian stood beside her on the penthouse balcony, his hands gripping the railing like he was barely containing his fury. He hadn’t spoken much since their return from Liam’s.Claire could still feel the weight of his promise."She’s not walking away from this."Adrian’s threats weren’t empty. He didn’t deal in warnings—he executed."You’re quiet," she finally said, her voice breaking the tense silence.Adrian didn’t look at her. "Thinking.""About?"He exhaled sharply, pushing off the railing and turning toward her. His gaze was piercing, cold. "How best to destroy her."Claire’s chest tightened. "Adrian—""You don’t need to convince me to show restraint." His tone was clipped, his temper barely in check. "This isn’t abou
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 109
A Web of DeceptionThe world tilted.Claire’s breath hitched as Liam’s words echoed in her skull.Ava.Her stepsister. The woman who had framed her, stolen her fiancé, and watched as her life crumbled into dust.Adrian was silent beside her, but she could feel the sheer force of his rage. His entire body had gone still—the kind of stillness that came before a storm.Liam’s smirk lingered, enjoying every second of their shock."You look surprised," he mused, sipping his drink like he hadn’t just detonated a bomb in the room. "But really, you shouldn’t be. Ava has always been… ambitious."Claire’s nails dug into her palms, her mind racing. "You’re lying."Liam arched a brow. "Am I?"Adrian stepped forward, his presence like a blade against Liam’s throat. "You’re going to tell us everything. Now."Liam let out an amused sigh, setting his glass down. "You’re so tense, Blackwood. Fine. I’ll give you a little more."He walked to a sleek black desk, pulled open a drawer, and tossed a thin fo
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 108
Confronting the PastThe drive to Liam Carter’s estate was a quiet storm.Claire sat in the passenger seat of Adrian’s sleek black car, her hands clenched in her lap. Adrian had barely spoken since they left the penthouse, his grip tight on the steering wheel, his knuckles white with tension.Daniel followed behind in another car, a security team flanking them, prepared for anything.Claire’s heart pounded against her ribs. It had been years since she had seen Liam face-to-face. The last time, he had watched her life crumble, his silence cutting deeper than any betrayal. And now, he might be the one trying to end her life.She had thought she’d moved past the pain. That she had buried the old wounds beneath layers of anger and survival.But as they neared the Carter estate, she realized something terrifying.The scars still burned.The Estate of a SnakeLiam Carter lived like a man who had never tasted suffering.His estate loomed ahead, a sprawling mansion nestled in wealth and secre
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 107
No Safe HavenThe ride back to the penthouse was suffocating.Claire’s fingers were still laced with Adrian’s, but neither of them spoke. There was nothing left to say—not when the reality of their situation had become so brutally clear.Someone wanted them dead.And that someone had money, power, and the means to make it happen.As the car pulled into the underground garage of Adrian’s building, Daniel was already waiting. His sharp gaze flickered between them, instantly sensing the weight in the air."What happened?" he asked, pushing off the sleek black car he was leaning against.Adrian let go of Claire’s hand, his movements tense. "Romano confirmed it. There’s a hit on us."Daniel’s jaw tightened. "Both of you?"Adrian nodded.Daniel muttered a curse under his breath, then turned to Claire. "I assume you didn’t just sit at home like you were supposed to?"Claire lifted her chin. "I went to the club."Daniel swore again. "Damn it, Claire—""Don’t," Adrian cut in, his voice sharp.
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 106
Walking Into the FireThe city blurred past the car window as Claire clenched her fists in her lap.She didn’t have a plan.Not really.All she knew was that Adrian was in trouble, and she was done being sidelined."Where to, Miss Donovan?" the driver asked, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.She hesitated for half a second. "Vincent Romano’s club."The driver’s grip on the wheel tightened. "Are you sure? That’s not the kind of place—""I didn’t ask for your opinion," Claire cut in, her voice sharper than she intended.The driver nodded stiffly and changed lanes, speeding toward the high-end, private club where Adrian had vanished.Claire’s pulse pounded as she gripped her phone.No messages.No calls.Adrian was keeping her in the dark.And she was about to change that.The ClubThe moment Claire stepped inside the dimly lit lounge, she knew she didn’t belong.Not in the way the men in expensive suits smirked at her.Not in the way the women, draped in silk and diamonds, lo
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 105
A Line in the SandThe tension in the penthouse was suffocating.Claire sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the city lights outside the massive window, her fingers curled into the silky fabric of her robe. Adrian’s words from earlier still echoed in her mind."Losing you isn’t an option."She wasn’t sure how to process it.Adrian Blackwood was a man who wielded power like a weapon, who controlled his world with ruthless precision. But tonight, just for a moment, she had seen something else—something unguarded.Something real.A knock at the bedroom door snapped her out of her thoughts. She turned just as Adrian stepped inside.His presence filled the room, dark and commanding."You should get some sleep," he said, his voice quieter than usual.She studied him. The sharp angles of his face, the tension in his shoulders. He was just as unsettled as she was."Is that an order?" she asked.His lips twitched slightly. "Would you listen if it was?"She huffed a quiet laugh. "Not a chanc
His Runaway Bride’s Revenge Chapter 104
Lines That Shouldn’t Be CrossedClaire stood in front of Adrian, her pulse thrumming in her ears.His dark eyes pinned her in place, the weight of his gaze heavy with suspicion. He knew something was wrong. He could sense the shift in her."You went to see him, didn’t you?" Adrian’s voice was low, controlled, but there was a lethal edge beneath it.Claire lifted her chin. "Yes."His hands clenched into fists at his sides. "Why?"She hesitated. She had spent years learning to hide her emotions, to keep her mask in place. But Adrian—he had a way of stripping away every layer of her defenses."Because Liam has information we can’t ignore," she said finally.Adrian’s lips pressed into a thin line. "And you thought it was a good idea to meet him alone?"Claire exhaled sharply. "I can handle myself, Adrian. I don’t need you watching my every move."He took a slow, deliberate step forward. "When you make reckless decisions that could get you killed? Yes, you do."Her breath hitched. He was t
