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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
Last Updated : 2025-03-13Life after divorce: The billionaire’s crazy proposal 042
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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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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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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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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The bell at the top of the restaurant clinked as I pushed the door open. My eyes swept across the empty restaurant, landing on Cole. He was seated by the window, a glass in his hand, gaze distant as he swirled the red liquid in slow circles.I took a step forward, but a sharp sting shot through my side, making me suck in a breath. I exhaled, straightened my posture, and forced my expression into one of calmness before walking towards him, my body protesting with every step.I was starting to regret not accepting the first-aid kitAs I approached the table, Cole finally turned his head, his eyes flicking over me before a smile appeared. “You came.”“You said you have something urgent to tell me.” He had called earlier, requesting we meet up because he had something urgent to tell me regarding Curtis, and it wasn't a matter to be discussed over the phone.He stood and pulled out the chair across him. “Thank you.” I sat, suppressing the wince that threatened to betray my condition. “Let'
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COLEI gently placed Marcella on the bed of the master bedroom in my private villa. It was clear she didn't want anyone to find out about her condition else she wouldn't have refused to go to the hospital. I placed my finger beneath her nose, my heart beating faster when I felt her slow, laboured breaths.I picked up my phone and dialled the number of my friend who was a doctor. “Where are you? How long will it take for you to get here?” I had called her on my way to my villa. Although I tried to be calm, my trembling voice betrayed my panic and worry.“In ten minutes. If you stop calling me every three seconds, I'll get there faster.” She hung up while I sat next to Marcella. “You should have said something.” I muttered, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ears, my hand lingering on her face.How could I have been so stupid? The signs were all there. Her discomfort, insistence to leave and occasionally trembling fingers. I noticed she looked a bit pale but I didn't take it as a
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CURTIS “How could you let him take her away?” My voice was low, controlled, but the sharp edge of anger cut through each word. Lowering her head, she avoided my gaze. “I apologize, Mr. Black, but she insisted, and… he's your brother so I didn't try to force it.” I massaged my temples as I dialled Amber's number, but it was the same as the last eleven times. She wasn't taking her calls. Waving my hands, I dismissed Amber's bodyguard before dialling Cole's line, but it was switched off. The frown on my face deepened; his phone was never switched off. “When will mommy come back?” Dustin’s tired voice came from behind me. I turned to see him rubbing his eyes as he let out a yawn. Picking him up in my arms, I headed for his room. “Mommy will be running late. You'll see her tomorrow so go to bed,” I told him, my voice soft and soothing. “Hmm-hmm…” He murmured before falling asleep on my shoulders. I gently laid him on the bed before calling his nanny to watch over him. I couldn'
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“No… I don't,” I answered, trying not to let my curiosity show. Expectant, I watched him, waiting for his response.But it never came. He just nodded, stretching lightly as he yawned. “Well, I should get some rest. My body isn't as agile as you youngsters.” And then he just left, leaving me blinking in shock.That old man was really something. Getting some rest when he just woke up? How gullible did he think I was to fall for that, and the clearly fake yawn.I scoffed, a scowl on my face. If he wasn't going to tell me, why did he ask? “How annoying.” Perhaps that's why he wasn't liked. He was annoying, and he knew it.“Focus, Amber. Don't let him get to you,” I muttered to myself as I gently patted my cheeks. This time, I paid attention to my surroundings so no one would sneak up on me again.About twenty minutes later, Lilith walked into the kitchen, rubbing her eyes. She straightened up when she saw me, her expression one of shock. “Marcella, why are you cooking?” Her voice was lace
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AMBER I was starting to desire what I shouldn't. As I sat at the edge of Dustin's bed, watching his chest rise and fall in a peaceful rhythm, I wished we were back at Curtis' mansion, a place I'd come to see as my home.I wished we could be away from this house, this family, the endless cycle of deception and hidden knives. I let out a tired sigh as I brushed a strand of hair from his face. “I wish this was real.” I wished we could start over somewhere far away, somewhere I wasn’t just a replacement. My wishes and desires didn't matter. I knew that much, but…Till it's time to leave, let me dream.Dustin shifted slightly in his sleep, his tiny fingers curling around the edge of the blanket, and my lips curled into a smile as I watched him, my baby. His presence in my life is one of the main reasons I didn't lose myself after losing my baby.It had been a while since I made him a meal. The chefs always handled everything, but I wanted to cook for him again. Slowly and quietly, I lift
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CLINT The sun had risen hours ago, but I barely noticed. My office at home was a mess, with papers scattered across the desk and littering every available surface. I’d spent the entire night going through all the documents related to the project. I exhaled sharply, shutting my eyes which were burning from lack of sleep. “Calm down, Clint.” Although I said that, I just couldn't. Something wasn’t right. My eyes snapped open as I sat up straight, massaging my temples. The numbers didn’t lie. Funds were slow, suppliers were pulling out, and investors were now hesitant. It was supposed to be just the usual delays, and minor issues the project usually experienced, especially for one as big as this. That was what I thought. That it was just bad timing, a rough patch in a solid plan. But not anymore. It was starting to look like sabotage, but I was desperately hoping it wasn't because if it was, there was only one person who could be responsible. “Please, be a mistake,” I muttered
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Lilith let out a chuckle. “You should’ve seen your face,” she said, her laughing fading into a smile. “Why were you just standing there alone?”I exhaled slowly, relieved she didn’t catch me eavesdropping on Genevieve, not that it mattered. Then again, I couldn't trust anyone in this house but Curtis. My lips parted to speak, but I stopped, realizing the opportunity before me. Letting out a tired sigh, I pressed a hand to my head, and said, “I was on my way to the kitchen, but then…” I paused, shaking my head slightly. “I’m not sure, but I think I remembered something from my past… I-I might be getting my memories back.”This was easier and more natural than a full-blown family conference. Now that she knew, it was only a matter of time before everyone else did. Her hands flew to her mouth, eyes glistening with unshed tears. “Really? Your memories are back?” She sniffled before rushing forward, pulling me into a tight hug. As though she'd touched hot iron, she immediately pulled away
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Silence hung in the air, thick, suffocating, and I could almost touch the tension in the air. His eyes scanned the room, stopping when they landed on me. Relief flashed through his eyes, but there was something else that made me feel as though he could see through my facade, and I instantly broke eye contact.Genevieve shot up from her seat, her chair scraping harshly against the floor. The silverware rattled as she slammed her hands against the table. “What the hell are you doing here?” Her voice was sharp, dripping with fury.“Is that any way to greet family?” He took a step inside, completely at ease, like there weren't daggers coming at him from every direction.”Genevieve let out a scoff, before turning to Annie. “Is this what you wanted to tell us about? Annie didn't respond, quietly eating her food, as though she was oblivious to all that was happening around her, but the way she aggressively sliced the lamb told a different story.The lack of reaction seemed to fuel Genevieve’
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CLINT The knock on my office door was soft and hesitant. I didn’t look up from my screen. “What?” Sophie stepped inside, carefully shutting the door behind her. “Sir, I…” She said, her voice trembling. I glanced up, a frown on my face. She was standing stiffly, hands clasped in front of her. The usual bright energy she emanated was replaced by wariness, like she was afraid of me. That irritated me. “Spit it out!,” I ordered, Her trembling moved from just her fingers to her entire body. “What is this? Are you trying to seduce me, because you are simply wasting both our time,” I drawled, leaning back in my seat as my eyes roamed her body. She shook her head furiously, pinching her arm to stay calm. “I’m not!” Her voice was firm, anger flashing through her eyes. “Then what did you come here for and watch your tone.”
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CURTIS Aidbe was the kind of restaurant where only the right people got in. No reservations, no waiting lists. If you had to ask how to get a table, you weren’t important enough. It thrived on exclusivity, where privacy was a given and silence was the real price of entry. Aiden sat across from me, pouring himself the fourth glass of wine like it was his first time tasting it. His ever-present smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth, and his hood was up, shadowing his face. I guess his aesthetic for December was mysterious and brooding. No matter how much I thought about it, probably once, it was childish. He looked every bit like a man who didn’t take anything seriously, except money. And that was exactly what he was. This was the very reason we could be nothing more than business partners. I set my glass down. “I need things to get worse for Cole.”
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AMBER Could I have misheard him? I wondered as I headed for my room, exhaustion setting deep in my bones. Each step felt heavier than the last, and all I wanted was to collapse onto my bed. A sigh left my lips as I pushed open the door. My eyes flickered around the room, my mood dampening when I didn't see Curtis anywhere. Whatever! He was the reason I went through so much in one night. I kicked off my shoes before neatly arranging them on the shoe rack and plopping down on the bed, my eyes fixed on the ceiling. I wondered if I overreacted with Cole. Nah, he deserved more than that. Curtis wouldn't go ballistic if he didn't do anything serious to me—he didn't care that much. The thought of what Cole might have done made me shudder, but thinking about it wouldn't make me remember. I didn't want to recall it either, so I shoved it to the back of my mind. Immediately, Lilith popped up in my mind. Something about how casual, yet specific her questions were unsettled me, but there
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LILITH Marcella's eyes narrowed, her voice sharp as she asked. “Why are you asking?” I blinked, faking innocence. “I just said I was trying to reach you. It was the first time I'd been unable to reach you so I was concerned.” I said, my voice low and soft as though her words hurt me. Guilt flashed across her eyes. She sighed before saying, “I was…” she paused, probably wondering whether to tell me the truth or lie. “I was just asleep, and turned my phone off.” Her eyes didn't leave mine, watching to see my reaction. My heart sank to my stomach as I realized she wasn't who I thought she was, but I still chose to hold on to the hope that there was some misunderstanding. Maybe she just didn't want me to worry about it. Why do you keep letting them take you for an idiot, Lilith? The voice in my head asked, but I blocked it out. Marcella wouldn't betray me. She lied, but… there was a reason. She was the only good thing marrying into Cole's family brought me. Everyone else
