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“Mum, are you okay?” Curtis asked, his voice laced with concern as he steadied his mother. His hands gripped her shoulders gently, but his gaze betrayed a deeper worry. “I’m fine,” she replied, her voice wavering slightly. But Curtis didn’t seem convinced. His hands lingered, his worry evident in the way he watched her. I could see the guilt flicker in his eyes. He loved his mother deeply, and for a fleeting moment, I could sense he regretted this…bringing me here, reopening old wounds that had never truly healed. Yet he knew it had to be done. He had to uncover the truth about his wife’s death, no matter the cost. Her eyes never left me. They were wide and brimming with tears, her disbelief mingling with hope as she stepped away from Curtis. Slowly, she approached me, her arms spreading wide. Before I could process what was happening, she pulled me into an embrace. Her warmth surrounded me, and for a moment, I forgot to breathe.
Last Updated : 2025-01-09Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 011
Curtis My eyes drifted to the briefcase on the floor, still settled where it had fallen. Slowly, my gaze rose, following the same trajectory, until it locked onto him, my brother. But his attention wasn’t on me. His eyes were fixed elsewhere, locked in disbelief on someone behind me. Following his line of sight, I saw the object of his horror, Amber. I turned my head back to him, watching carefully, waiting for any flicker, any sign that might betray him. Was this the moment he’d give himself away? Then he snapped back to me, his face breaking into an easy smile. The sudden shift was jarring, almost too perfect. Without hesitation, he closed the distance between us and pulled me into a firm embrace. “Big brother,” he greeted warmly, his voice smooth and disarming. My hands hesitated before patting his back, the faint scent of his cologne swirling around me, strong and deliberate, like everything he did. When he finally pulled away, I slid my hands into my pockets, my eyes n
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 012
Amber’s povAfter lunch, I helped clear the table, despite Annie’s protests. She insisted it wasn’t necessary, but I needed to make a good impression. After all, she was my mother-in-law. A room had already been prepared for me. Curtis had made it clear that we would be staying in separate rooms, explaining to his mother that I needed time to recover and adjust. She accepted his reasoning without question. Climbing the stairs was a struggle. My legs felt heavy, each step threatening to give way beneath me. I needed a break, probably a bath and some much-needed rest. “I asked the maid to run you a cold bath,” Annie informed me as we reached the landing. “You need it to cool off and—” she hesitated, glancing at my outfit before continuing, “—perhaps change into something more comfortable.” She tried to mask her disappointment, but I caught it. I didn’t react. As I stepped into my assigned room, I found a group of maids waiting. They stood in matching uniforms, arms laden with
Last Updated : 2025-02-18Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal Chapter 13
The Cashier's smug expression crumbled, all colour draining from her face as Alice's words hung in the air like a death sentence. The salesgirls who had gathered earlier slowly backed away, relief washing over their faces before being replaced by pity as they glanced at the Cashier. The guards who had tried grabbing me earlier immediately scurried off.“What a joke!” Astrid scoffed, her fingers clenched into fists at her side. “She's nothing! You really expect me to believe she's your boss?” Her voice quivered, betraying her fear.Alice didn't even spare her a glance. She fixed her cold stare on the Cashier. “I assume you have a manager,” she said calmly. “Fetch them. Now.”“Y-yes, ma'am,” The Cashier croaked, blinking back tears as she scrambled to obey, nearly tripping over herself as she rushed to the back office.Alice turned to me with an apologetic smile, “I apologize for not being by your side and allowing this to happen. I'll accept—”“It's fine. I walked off on my own,” I cut
Last Updated : 2025-02-24Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 014
I arrived at the Store's exit and still felt those pair of eyes on me. I exhaled slowly before spinning on my heels to catch whoever it is. I immediately spotted the culprit—nearly everyone in the store. They all looked away the moment I turned. I wasn't sure whether or not the appropriate reaction was laughter or crying, but I was glad I was just being paranoid. After what went down today, it'd be odd if no one stared. “Get it together, Amber,” I muttered to myself, gently patting my cheeks before exiting the store. Immediately I stepped outside the store, I heard the distant click of a camera to my left. I looked in the direction of the sound to see a shady-looking guy with a camera glance at me. Did he take a picture of me? Is he watching me? When our eyes met, he raised a brow, an annoyed scowl on his face. “What are you staring at?” He yelled, before spitting on the floor and walking off. Geez! Someone is having a bad day. And I need to stop being so paranoid. “Amber, a
Last Updated : 2025-02-24Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 015
CLINT I had barely stepped out of the shower when my phone buzzed on the marble counter, flashing ‘Sophie PA’ across the screen. Jaw tightening, I grabbed my towel, wrapping it around my waist before answering the call. “This had better be good news,” I snapped. She paused for a moment before speaking, “Did something happen?” “Just tell me what you called about,” I snapped, running a hand through my hair. “This is definitely going to lift your mood…” It had better. “…Curtis Black's office just called. He's interested in moving forward with the partnership!” She ended with a squeal. For a second, I didn't move, my grip on the door handle tightening as I processed her words. “Say that again.” She didn't hesitate, “Curtis Black wants to move forward with the partnership. He wants to work with us, Sir!” My grip on the handle loosened, the pent-up frustration I couldn't get rid of in the shower dissolving in an instant. “Already?” “Yes. His team will be in touc
Last Updated : 2025-02-25Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 016
AMBER My eyes opened halfway, landing on the the plush embroidered pillows next to me and the polished nightstand. I sighed and shut them again. I wasn't dreaming. Me pretending to Marcella, a genius who is married to Curtis Black is all real. I'm really screwed. Another sigh. I flipped to the other side of the bed, my hand landing on something soft and warm, like… a person. My eyes snapped open, and I stifled my scream when I saw the tiny frame curled up beside me, a peaceful look on his face—Dustin. I blinked, a slow smile forming as I reached out, brushing his hair back. He must have sneaked in while I was asleep. “You make me feel so guilty, yet glad I agreed to this.” For a while, I stayed like that, watching as he slept, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. So small… so peaceful. A tear slipped down my cheek. Then another. Before I knew it, they were falling freely, blurring my vision. I turned away, sitting at the edge of the bed as silent sobs wracked my
Last Updated : 2025-02-26Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 017
Curtis stiffened. “What the hell?” His voice was low, but sharp. His voice snapped me out of my shock. Disoriented, I stumbled backwards, but he caught me before I could fall. “Breathe, Amber,” he said softly, holding me tight yet gently as he guided me to the bed. “I'm breathing. I'm fine.” I tried to sound calm, but my words came out breathy, ragged. “Stay still. I'll get rid of it and—” “No. I want to see what it contains. I saw the edge of a paper sticking out when it fell. There's something else in there.” I sucked in a sharp breath before continuing, my voice trembling. “I need to know what the message says.” He nodded before retrieving the envelope and the picture. The picture was of me in the mall, frozen in the middle of turning back. It was when I looked back to see who was watching me. I wasn't being paranoid then; I was right when I thought I was being watched. I poured out the content in the envelope. A second picture, along with a folded note fell on
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AMBER Sweat dripped down my brow, but I didn’t wipe it away. My chest heaved up and down as I tried to control my breathing, my eyes not leaving the man in front of me. He was a professional fighter, one of the most dangerous I'd fought so far and the third I was fighting that night. Despite the cuts and internal bruises I'd probably gotten, it was exciting, and worth it because he was losing. He wiped his split lip, eyes burning with frustration. “You’re not supposed to be this good.” I rolled my shoulders, tilting my head side to side until I heard the satisfying crack of my neck. “Yet here we are.” He really knew nothing. Though he was bigger and physically stronger than I was, I'd been in more battles and dangerous situations than he had. It wasn't too difficult to predict his moves, though that didn't stop me from getting hurt. I took a step backward, sucking in a sharp breath at the sharp sting that shot through my legs. My leg still hadn't healed from the previous fi
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CLINT A small amused smile crept up my face as I listened in on Curtis' and Cole’s conversation. Seeing as Curtis was leaving, I hurriedly made my way back to the VIP room. After three months of searching, I finally had something to work with. Since the night on the yacht, I hadn't relented in my efforts to find out what happened to Amber and how she suddenly became Curtis' wife. Even after looking into Marcella, the woman she claimed to be, there was nothing to find. If I hadn't been married to her and she hasn't admitted to being Amber, I might have thought she was just a lookalike. I clenched my fists, my fingers digging into my palm. The sharp sting was nothing compared to the humiliation and anger I felt that night of the yacht. She hadn't made any moves whatsoever but it didn't matter if she wasn't going to, I couldn't let her remain where she was. Amber couldn't have that much power. She was nothing but a discarded doll, though I had to admit she had become quite inter
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CURTISThe heavy bass of the music shook the floor, vibrating up my legs as I stepped into the dimly lit club. The air was thick with the scent of alcohol, sweat, and expensive cologne—an overwhelming mix that made my nose twitch in distaste. Multicolored lights flickered and pulsed in rhythm with the music, casting erratic shadows across the dance floor where bodies moved in sync.Clubbing wasn't exactly my idea for unwinding or celebrations. But Clint had insisted on this place, claiming it had the “right atmosphere” for us to celebrate the progress of the Penthouse Project our partnership brought to life.It had been a little over three months since he took on the project and so far, everything was going without a hitch. Investors had been secured, funds were pouring in, and expansion was well underway.A few unexpected complications had come up, but he considered them minor setbacks, the kind that seemed like natural bumps in the road. It seems the friendship he believes we had m
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AMBERCurtis had been quiet the entire ride home. He wasn't just quiet but sulking.It didn't take a genius to realize the dance-off was the cause; admittedly, it had been the highlight of my day. Never had I seen anyone with a body as stiff as his. It was almost unbearable to watch so I could imagine how he, the one who danced, felt.Dustin, still riding his sugar high, leaped out of the car the second we pulled into the driveway. He skipped toward the entrance, an excited bounce in his steps as he hummed some theme park jingle under his breath.Curtis, on the other hand, remained frozen. He just sat there, hands on the steering wheel, staring straight ahead.I wanted to bring up the kiss he gave me at the Park, but just the thought of it made my face heat up so I decided against it. For now.I unbuckled my seatbelt, watching him. “You’re really that mad?”He blinked, finally turning his head to look at me. “Mad?” His voice was calm, but his expression said otherwise.I tried not to
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This time, I wasn’t gentle or careful. It was heated and deliberate, meant to overwhelm her.I pressed her tighter against me as my lips moved over hers. She let out a quiet, involuntary whimper against me, her fingers tightening around my shirt as though she wasn’t sure whether to push me away or pull me closer.My teeth grazed her lower lip before I sucked it lightly, savoring the sharp intake of breath she gave in return. Taking advantage of her momentary hesitation, I deepened the kiss.And then, she shoved me away, eyes blazing with fury. “You…” She trailed off and shut her eyes. After a few moments, her lips stretched into a smile and her eyes fluttered open, a strange calm in them. Without a second glance at me, she walked towards Dustin.That was it?I wasn't expecting anything in particular, but her unsettling calm caught me off guard and made me more worried. “It's time!” Dustin's squeal snapped me out of my thoughts and I followed them on the pirate ship, clearing my head o
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Curtis’ PovThe scent of fried food and cotton candy filled the air as we stood at the ticket booth, the distant sounds of roller coasters clanking up their tracks and kids squealing with excitement echoing around us.Dustin was practically bouncing on his heels, his eyes scanning the brightly colored wristbands displayed on the counter. “We’ll take three unlimited ride passes,” I told the attendant, pulling out my card.As she scanned the bands, Dustin’s excitement bubbled over. “Can we all get the same color?” he asked, pressing his face against the glass counter.Amber chuckled, ruffling his hair. “You want us to match?”“Yes!” He nodded enthusiastically.Her eyes flicked over the options before she turned to Dustin. “What colour do you want?”Elated, he focused his gaze on the wristbands, brows furrowed together like he was making a crucial decision. Finally, he pointed at a bold red wristband. “This one! It’s so cool.”The attendant smiled as she handed them over. “A matching fam
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I must have misheard. “What?” He crossed his arms across his chest. “Kiss, like you used to.” My mouth fell open, but I quickly masked my shock with a smile. My eyes flickered to Amber who was staring at me. Though she had a smile on her face, her eyes were filled with reluctance and confusion. Dustin's request was bold but he was right. Marcella and I never hid our love for each other—although we never went over the top in front of him, we showed our affection. From Dustin's perspective, it was only logical for him to assume things weren't good between his parents. The clock was ticking. If we hesitated too long, it'd only confirm his suspicions. “We were worried you’d have a hard time adjusting to us being affectionate again since your mother has been gone for so long,” I said, letting out a dramatic sigh. Shaking my head, I continued, “I didn't realize it would only make you worry abou
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The warm scent of butter and syrup filled the kitchen as I flipped the last pancake onto the plate. The stack was arranged neatly with the fruit carefully placed on the side just the way Dustin liked it. I drizzled a thin stream of syrup over the top, allowing it to pool slightly before setting the bottle aside.It had been a while since I made breakfast myself. Usually, the house staff handled it, but I had promised Dustin and if I'm being honest, I really missed cooking.A soft patter of footsteps made me glance up to see Amber step into the kitchen. Her damp hair fell loosely over her shoulders, the faint scent of soap and something floral trailing behind her. She leaned against the counter, watching me as I plated the pancakes. “Didn’t know you were a pancake guy.”“It’s Dustin’s favourite,” I said simply. A proud smile crept up my face as I set the plate down, admiring the art before me.“His favourite? Isn't it steak?” She muttered, her voice tinged with disappointment and anyon
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Curtis pulled up in the driveway and I immediately bolted out of the car. I leaned against the car, massaging my temple as I took deep breaths like someone starved of air. I still found it impressive how I managed not to empty the content of my stomach in Curtis' car with how nauseous the ride made me. Never will I go past my alcohol limits again. Seeing as Curtis was already heading for the door, I pushed myself off the car, slowly following after him. Too fast and the pounding in my head will turn into a full-on party. As we entered the living room, my lips stretched into a wide smile at the thought of Dustin jumping on me as he always did. It had only been one day, but I missed him so much. Maybe it was because I almost became a mother once and Dustin came during the period I was grieving, but I felt so much love for him that it unsettled me sometimes. It made me wonder if I'd be able to leave him without regrets. But it didn't matt
