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Kneel Before Me, Ex-husband Chapter 39: Nicolai's offer
Amethyst POVI watched Gideon walk away, the stiffness of his back, the weight of his responsibilities heavy on his shoulders. I had hoped for so much connection, so much of a glimpse of the man that once lived in me, and now I only felt this distance between us since the betrayal and divorce.Nicolai slid along the wall, grinning. "What a piece of work," he said. "Mr. Family Man really put on a show, didn't he?I let out a sharp laugh, a mix of disbelief and bitterness. “Yeah, he’s got the whole noble act down. As if I’d fall apart just because he’s around.”“Right? It’s like he thinks you’re going to burst into tears or something, ” Nicolai said, rolling his eyes. “What’s going on with him, anyway? He seemed totally out of it.”I shrugged, trying to shake off the feelings Gideon had stirred up. “It’s just so strange to see him like that—so… detached. It’s like I’m looking at a stranger.”He leaned forward, his face stern. "Perhaps you ought to remind him who you really are. You are
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I filled my lungs with air, but Nicolai's words settled over her like a dark cloak. It was tempting to have someone in her corner, someone who understood the stakes. The catch in his offer made my mouth twist with a bitter aftertaste, though."So, what's the game, Nicolai?" I demanded, crossing my arms in self-defence. "You think you can just come in here playing knave? Knight and shining armour and all that rot?"Nicolai leaned back in his chair and flashed me a sly smile that made me snap up with a twinge of annoyance at his air of ease."Not at all," he said, leaning forward, his hands clasped together between his knees."I'm offering you a partnership. We both want justice, and if you agree to marry me once we've secured that evidence, then it's a win-win."My heart thudded fast, but this time anger washed over my face instead of excitement. "You are using my pain as a bargaining chip." Words just spilt out of my mouth, which sounded spiky and accusatory."I'm just being practical
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She raised one eyebrow and smiled a little at me, but I was ahead of her."It's not about trust but what's the benefits?" “I don't trust anyone, not even someone like Nicolai. It's not about trust—it's about control."Victoria raised an eyebrow, and the eyebrow drooped immediately. "Exactly. Use him like a tool to get what you want. It is transactional and as long as you keep that in mind-“I don't need the reminder," I said, standing up straight, arms crossed."I played this game a long time before Nicolai wandered in with his little offer. If he thinks I am some damsel in distress, he's in for a rude awakening."Victoria smiled faintly, but I didn't flinch. She was nobody to teach me how to play a game."You are right," she said, smoothing her image once more."But don't let yourself get too caught up in his jargon. If you need to, pay lip service. Make him believe he's on top".I would think my smile was made of ice. "I'll convince him to believe whatever I want him to. He may hav
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Vicky, clearly tired of our exchange, pulled on Nicolai’s arm. “We’re just friends.”“Friends? Haha!” I doubted and laughed.“You cheated on Amethyst. I caught you both!” I accused.He leaned forward, his eyes flashing with the catch of laughter. "You're an idiot, Mr. Grayson," he muttered.“What are you trying to say? Some knight in shining armor? You're just her ex-husband playing hero to save her from herself? The whole thing is pathetic.”I knew that was true; it was a taste, a bitter one, to swallow. Yet I wrestled it back. I was not my mistakes. "I'm not here to save her," I said, taking strength in my voice. "I just caught you two.".That made Nicolai laugh harshly and jolted my nerves again. "Caught? Just like how she caught you?" he said sarcastically. "You are the last person she should bother with. You have broken her trust not me.”Vicky’s impatience was palpable, her annoyance radiating off her like heat. “This is ridiculous,” she said, pulling Nicolai’s arm again. “We sh
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The moment just hung there between us, my order sinking into the air like thick fog. I watched Mrs. Sanchez flinch at my words, as if the title "Ms. Amadeus" had cut a gaping hole in the guise she had so long played at being. It was a jarring reminder of our new reality-one where I stood tall and she stooped over as a subordinate.“Ms. Amadeus,” she whispered again. It was a delight to hear the shift, that recognition of my power."Louder," I said, squinting a little. "I want to hear you say it plain."“Ms. Amadeus”, she repeated, her words a little stronger this time, though her voice still quivered with anxiety.I moved closer to her. She had to look at me. "You forget, you are not here to take up any mothering role. You are here to work and do it my way. I want you to obey me as a professional, not like some parent trying to get their child's love.”She nodded, swallowed hard, and I could see the fight in her. "I get it," she said, her voice stronger now.“Good,” I said, with a rus
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GIDEON’S POVThe next morning I woke with a heaviness about my chest-one attached to me like an unwilling shadow. I hardly slept at all, as the raciness in my brain whirled ideas about Nicolai Montero and the apparent betrayal against my ex-wife, Amethyst. Of course, I knew I had no right to this feeling. I was the one who cheated on her, who betrayed her trust. And yet here I was, waking with restlessness and thoughts for her.I rolled over in bed, trying to wash away images of the past: laughter, warmth, and the way she once looked at me. Those were soon drowned out by the look of Nicolai's smirk as he taunted me when we crossed paths. I tried to tell myself to let it go. I was now married to Alexa, and my life with her needed to be focused, but nagging concerns about Amethyst would not let me.Against my better judgment, I dressed, wordlessly left the house to Alexa, and could feel my heart racing against every turn as I moved towards Amethyst's company.I was approaching that buil
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Kneel Before Me, Ex-husband Chapter 151: Crazy inlove
The sharp sting in my wrist reverberated as I clutched it to my chest, glaring up at Nicolai. His smirk was infuriating, and his dark eyes gleamed with satisfaction. But I wasn't going to let him see my fear—not again."You’re wrong," I spat, my voice steady despite the tremor threatening to break through. "I’m not yours. Not anymore."He leaned in, so close I could feel his breath against my face. "You’ll realize soon enough, Amethyst. You belong to me. Always have. Always will." His tone was low, almost a whisper, but the venom in his words was unmistakable.The car jolted as it turned sharply, and I used the momentary imbalance to push against him with all my strength. Nicolai stumbled back slightly, his grip loosening just enough for me to lunge for the door handle. My heart raced as I yanked at it, desperate for an escape, but it didn’t budge. Child locks. Of course."You didn’t think I’d make it that easy, did you?" Nicolai taunted, his voice calm despite the chaos in the confi
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