After Adeline's testimony sends Mafia boss Dimitrov Romanov to jail, she has to hide away for fear of being taken down by his family. Three years later and she's forced to testify again but she doesn't know she has just fallen into a trap set by the handsome devil himself. But her life isn't the only thing at risk. The secret she has kept from everyone for three years, is about to come to light.
View MoreADELINE's POV I woke up feeling a lot of things at once. First the light on my face, I had adjusted to my side but it was still the same. I also felt a strong ache at the back of my head and lastly, the soft surface beneath me. The bed was unbelievably silky, it was the kind of luxury I had always dreamt of but knew not to want because of the attachments it came with.I tried to gather my thoughts as I rolled onto my side. Thinking of where I could be and at the same time tried to adjust my eyes to the brightness of the light on my face. I gently placed my right hand on my face to deter more light from getting to me. It worked and the moment I was able to see clearly, I spotted the figure in the chair. It was him.Dimitrov.He was sitting on the rocking chair and he had the deadliest look on earth. His shirt was unbuttoned, revealing the toned and sexy body I was once crazy about. His eyes were fixed on me and for the next one minute, it was as if the world stopped and he never fo
I didn't look at him as he was taken out of the courtroom. I squashed the annoying feeling of pity that was developing for him. He ought to be behind bars because he was dangerous. A vile man. "We did it" Garret Hughes me tightly, my arms pinned to my side. I nodded. I was relieved that the evidence had been enough to send him back and the case didn't drag on for so long but at the same time, I felt off. Like something was wrong. The feeling kept gnawing at me even though I wanted to ignore it. "You don't look happy""I'm happy Garret. Relieved. I just want to get away from here as soon as possible" get back to my children and make sure they were safe. The lawyer's knowledge about my children had been a surprise to all of us. But it also meant the police had a rat. No surprise there."I'll go and speak with my boss for a minute. You fine by yourself?"I nodded. There were people around. The Romanovs were yet to exit the building but I would be expecting them out soon. I had nothing
DIMITROV's POVI slowly sat straight, realigning myself into an upright position as if it would make me hear better. My eyes remained on Adeline, it had never trailed away from her for even a minute since I first stepped into this courtroom.But now as I look at her, it isn't with anger or hate. Neither is it with lust or an overwhelming feeling to punish her. I looked at her with expectation, my heart thumping wildly as I waited for her to give her answer. From the look on her face, I knew the truth. I needed verbal confirmation."It also has nothing to do with this," she said in a small voice. She didn't deny it. She had my children. I never knew. I've been absent from my children's lives for three years because of this selfish woman. I was shaking in my chair. I shot a glance at Aleksandr, my second in command, and nodded at him. I needed some air. I needed to be out of here.He nodded at my silent request and walked out. A few minutes later, the judge was receiving a message and w
ADELINE's POV I sit in a familiar courtroom. Never in a thousand years did I think I'd ever be back here. Three years ago, I had hoped and prayed that would be the end. But alas, I was back here in the place I dreaded the most in my life. The stares didn't help. The hateful glares coming from behind me were enough to keep my nerves unsettled. I know what they can do if given the opportunity. I didn't want to be here. My eyes darted frantically from one corner to the other, I was impatient for the proceeding to start so I could say my piece and be out of here."Addy?" I look up and see Garret, his warm eyes staring at me with concern."You okay? I could take you out of here and we'll return when it's time to start" I shake my head at once. Standing up would draw more attention to me. I wanted to be as invincible as possible."I promise to keep my end of the deal and keep you safe. All you have to do is testify and make sure he never gets out. I've spoken to my boss and your witness
ADELINE's POV I sit in a familiar courtroom. Never in a thousand years did I think I'd ever be back here. Three years ago, I had hoped and prayed that would be the end. But alas, I was back here in the place I dreaded the most in my life. The stares didn't help. The hateful glares coming from behind me were enough to keep my nerves unsettled. I know what they can do if given the opportunity. I didn't want to be here. My eyes darted frantically from one corner to the other, I was impatient for the proceeding to start so I could say my piece and be out of here."Addy?" I look up and see Garret, his warm eyes staring at me with concern."You okay? I could take you out of here and we'll return when it's time to start" I shake my head at once. Standing up would draw more attention to me. I wanted to be as invincible as possible."I promise to keep my end of the deal and keep you safe. All you have to do is testify and make sure he never gets out. I've spoken to my boss and your witness ...
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