When Noémie Rochester wakes up naked in bed with her boss, with no recollection of the previous night, she's more than just shocked—she's heartbroken. Never had she imagined, in the worst of her nightmares, that her boss, with whom she had been in love for three long years, would do something so awful to her. To avoid all the questions, confrontations, and humiliation, she runs off as far as she can. But little does she know, there's more than meets the eye. The truth is not as straightforward as it seems, and their lives are about to become more twisted in the precarious game of the unknown. {Excerpt} The cold water poured down her naked body, washing away all the evidence of what had happened to her—what he had done to her—all night. However, what it couldn't wash away was her aggrieved heart and the pain in her chest. The shock of being betrayed by a man she was willing to go to any extent for. "I loved you, Mr. Halest," she sobbed, collapsing on the floor as the water pounded on her head. "And you ruined me!"
View More"How long were you planning to keep it a secret?" Vincent inquired, his deep voice filled with sharp disappointment.Noémie swallowed, feeling trapped. "I wasn't..." She shook her head, gripping the skirt of her dress tighter in her fist. Why was her heart pounding so fast? Why did she feel guilty, as if she had done something wrong? "I didn't plan anything. I only found out yesterday."Vincent hummed, choosing not to ask any more questions as he drove in silence the whole way.It was impossible to gauge what he was thinking. Trying to do so was even more absurd.After passing out in her apartment the night before, she had woken up on the private jet she knew all too well. For three years, she had assisted Ajax with countless meetings and events worldwide. She had traveled on this plane more times than she could count.She remembered him sitting in his usual spot by the window, asking her to review files before they landed or reminding him of his schedule to avoid double bookings. Aja
Ajax barely caught a glimpse of contrasting colors—white and black—before he propped himself up on one elbow, his bleary eyes fixing on the door.He blinked several times, attempting to clear his vision, but the harder he tried to focus, the more the pounding in his head intensified. How much had he consumed last night? He couldn’t recall. Every muscle in his body ached as though he’d spent the entire night running a marathon.Swinging his legs off the bed, he winced as the icy cold tiles stung his bare feet. The room felt like a freezer, and the chill sent an involuntary shiver down his spine.Suddenly, the door burst open.“What the hell did you do?” Vincent’s voice thundered, raw with anger. “I just saw Noémie storming out of the mansion. What the hell went down?”Ajax didn’t bother addressing his brother’s explosive entrance. Instead, he gritted his teeth and buried his face in his hands. “Calm the hell down,” he growled, his hangover making the pounding in his head unbearable. “J
Later that evening, Mrs. Colbert showed up, inviting Noémie to a birthday party. However, Noémie politely declined, not in the mood for festivities. Pretending to enjoy herself felt far too exhausting for her weary mind.Fortunately, Mrs. Colbert didn’t seem offended. Instead, she encouraged Noémie to reach out if she ever needed anything. At that moment, tears welled up in Noémie’s eyes. She became unexpectedly emotional, struggling to hold back the tears that flushed her face a deep red.Mrs. Colbert must have sensed something. Later, she returned from the party with a slice of cake for Noémie. The thoughtful gesture touched her deeply.That night, Noémie couldn’t sleep. She scrolled endlessly through her phone, debating whether or not to call her sister.Claudia was the only person she could truly rely on in moments like these. Noémie desperately needed someone to confide in, someone to help her release the pent-up anxiety and frustration inside her. There was so much she wanted to
Later that day, when Noémie arrived at her apartment, she had just managed to unlock the door when she heard a door slam down the hallway.“Hey, Rochester!” a guy’s voice called out from behind her, snapping her out of her daze. “Well, well, look who it is. Speaking of which—is it true? Does your boss think ‘day off’ is a myth, or are you just his favorite workaholic experiment?”Noémie fought back a smile as she turned to face Gaël Marchant. He was a good-looking pilot who lived on the same floor and owned the most stunning car in the entire building. He was quite proud of it, even though he could easily afford a much fancier place. At first, Noémie had tried to understand his reasoning, but with so much happening in her own life, she eventually gave up."If I say yes, will that make you feel better?" she replied with a smile, brushing her hair back and discreetly tucking the file she was carrying behind her back. For some reason, she didn’t want him to see it. Maybe she was afraid h
[Two Months Later]“Are you absolutely sure?” Noémie asked in disbelief, her eyes widening as she heard the unexpected words from the woman in the white lab coat seated across the desk. “Maybe we should double-check. What if there’s been a mistake? Slip-ups can happen, right?”The doctor responded with a polite smile, which both comforted and unsettled Noémie. “You seem surprised,” the doctor remarked. “Don’t you want to proceed?”“No, it’s not that,” Noémie muttered, releasing a sigh and nervously biting her lower lip while rubbing her arms. It wasn’t because the room had gotten colder due to the air conditioning; she simply needed something to occupy her hands. Besides, it had a calming effect.She realized that she desperately needed that calmness, considering how her heart was pounding erratically. She was overwhelmingly frightened.“It’s just…” Now, how could she possibly explain this?Two months ago, she woke up in her boss’s bed and immediately took drastic measures to distance
Disclaimer: This book contains content that may be triggering or sensitive to some readers. Please be aware that it addresses topics such as violence, sexual assault, mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised.* * *The glittering rays of the sun sneaked through the flimsy curtains and fell on the beautiful face of Noémie Rochester. Her closed eyes fluttered at the harsh intrusion of the warm light while an uncomfortable sensation crawled up her stomach, making her wince slightly in her sleep and turn to the other side.She rubbed her temples as a soft ache began to pound in her head, and a pungent smell of alcohol assaulted her nostrils.Noémie tried to breathe through the thick musky scent enveloping the air around her, but something felt oddly amiss. Something felt… wrong.Not to mention, she was freezing. The air conditioning in the room had dropped the temperature far too low for her comfort, sending a shiver down her spine.Tugging the warm sheets closer to her body,
Disclaimer: This book contains content that may be triggering or sensitive to some readers. Please be aware that it addresses topics such as violence, sexual assault, mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised.* * *The glittering rays of the sun sneaked through the flimsy curtains and fell on the beautiful face of Noémie Rochester. Her closed eyes fluttered at the harsh intrusion of the warm light while an uncomfortable sensation crawled up her stomach, making her wince slightly in her sleep and turn to the other side.She rubbed her temples as a soft ache began to pound in her head, and a pungent smell of alcohol assaulted her nostrils.Noémie tried to breathe through the thick musky scent enveloping the air around her, but something felt oddly amiss. Something felt… wrong.Not to mention, she was freezing. The air conditioning in the room had dropped the temperature far too low for her comfort, sending a shiver down her spine.Tugging the warm sheets closer to her body,...
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