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Love’s Fortune Twenty Two
I was sitting by the window, watching the rain drizzle down the glass, lost in my thoughts. Arthur was still at the penthouse’s office, caught up in yet another meeting with his team, and I was alone with too much time on my hands. The past few days had been a whirlwind—what with the media circus and all—but things had finally started to calm down. Or at least, that’s what I kept telling myself.I sighed, leaning back in the chair, and let my eyes wander around the room. It was so quiet, too quiet. The kind of quiet that made you start thinking about all the things you’d rather not think about. Like the way Arthur had been more distant lately, how he’d throw himself into work every chance he got, like he was trying to escape something. Or someone.I shook my head, trying to push those thoughts away. Arthur was just stressed. That’s all it was. After everything that had happened with the press, who wouldn’t be?But then there was Vladimir.Even thinking about his name made my skin craw
Love’s Fortune Twenty Two
I was sitting by the window, watching the rain drizzle down the glass, lost in my thoughts. Arthur was still at the penthouse’s office, caught up in yet another meeting with his team, and I was alone with too much time on my hands. The past few days had been a whirlwind—what with the media circus and all—but things had finally started to calm down. Or at least, that’s what I kept telling myself.I sighed, leaning back in the chair, and let my eyes wander around the room. It was so quiet, too quiet. The kind of quiet that made you start thinking about all the things you’d rather not think about. Like the way Arthur had been more distant lately, how he’d throw himself into work every chance he got, like he was trying to escape something. Or someone.I shook my head, trying to push those thoughts away. Arthur was just stressed. That’s all it was. After everything that had happened with the press, who wouldn’t be?But then there was Vladimir.Even thinking about his name made my skin craw
Love’s Fortune Twenty Three
The night was dark and quiet, a stillness that usually brought me comfort. But tonight, that stillness felt different—heavier, almost suffocating. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong, something lurking just beyond the shadows. Arthur had been on edge all day, more so than usual. Even though he tried to hide it, I could see the worry in his eyes, the way his jaw clenched whenever his phone buzzed. He hadn’t told me much—only that we needed to be extra careful, that Vladimir was likely planning something. But I could tell there was more he wasn’t saying, more he was trying to protect me from. I was sitting in the living room, pretending to read a book, but my mind was racing. Arthur was in his office, probably working late again, but I couldn’t focus on anything. My eyes kept drifting to the clock on the wall, counting down the minutes, waiting for something to happen. Then, suddenly, there was a noise—a soft, almost imperceptible sound coming from outside. My hea
Love’s Fortune Twenty Five
I always knew the media loved a good story, but I never imagined I’d be at the center of one. The last few days had been a whirlwind—rumors swirling about our marriage, reporters hounding us at every turn, and whispers that Arthur and I were just another power couple forced together by convenience, not love. I tried not to let it get to me. After all, I knew the truth, and that should have been enough. But still, the constant headlines and the harsh scrutiny wore me down. Everywhere I looked, there was some new article or news segment dissecting our relationship, making wild guesses about why we were together.I didn’t care much about what people thought of me, but I couldn’t stand the idea of them dragging Arthur’s name through the mud. He was a good man, and he didn’t deserve this. Yet, no matter how many times I tried to tell myself that the opinions of strangers didn’t matter, it still stung. Today was supposed to be a simple press conference—Arthur was announcing a new project
Love’s Fortune Twenty Six
The sun was beginning to set as Arthur and I finally left the office. It had been another exhausting day, filled with endless meetings and discussions that left me feeling drained. Arthur, of course, was his usual calm and composed self. He always seemed to handle everything with such ease, while I felt like I was barely keeping it together. But I knew that once we stepped outside, things were only going to get worse.The news about our marriage being arranged had turned our lives upside down. The media frenzy was beyond anything I could have imagined. Reporters were everywhere, asking intrusive questions and speculating about our relationship like it was some kind of soap opera. It was exhausting, and I was starting to feel like I couldn’t escape it.As we walked towards the car, I spotted the usual crowd of reporters and photographers waiting at the entrance. They were always there, ready to pounce on us with their cameras and questions.“Morgan! Arthur! Is it true that your marriag
Love’s Fortune Twenty Seven
It had been a few weeks since Arthur stood up for me in front of everyone. The media was still buzzing, but things were starting to calm down. Arthur and I were getting closer, relying on each other more than ever. Just when I thought things might finally settle down, Vladimir came back into the picture.Vladimir had always been a problem. He was sneaky and loved causing trouble. From the moment I met him, I didn’t trust him. He had this way of smiling at Arthur that felt fake, and his eyes were always cold. It gave me chills.Now, he was back, and I could feel that something bad was about to happen.Arthur was spending more time at home, trying to stay on top of things. We both knew Vladimir wasn’t going to give up easily. He had already tried to hurt Arthur—and even me—before. But Arthur, being Arthur, stayed calm. He never showed fear, but I could see the worry in his eyes when Vladimir’s name came up.One evening, Arthur’s phone rang. I could tell right away that the news wasn’t g
Love’s Fortune Twenty Eight
The night was quiet—too quiet. Arthur and I had just finished dinner, the kind of dinner where we barely spoke, just enjoyed the silence, each other’s company. I could tell he was tense, though. Ever since Vladimir had started acting up, Arthur had been on edge. I was too, but I tried not to show it. I didn’t want to add to his stress.“Let’s go for a walk,” Arthur suggested after we cleared the dishes.I nodded. The garden was always a good place to clear our heads, to forget, even if just for a moment, about all the chaos Vladimir was causing. We stepped out into the cool night, the stars twinkling above us, and the scent of flowers filling the air. But as we walked, something didn’t feel right. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.“I feel like we’re being watched,” I whispered, my hand tightening around Arthur’s.Arthur’s eyes scanned the shadows. “Stay close to me,” he murmured, his voice steady, but I could hear the undercurrent of worry.We continued walking, but the feeli
Love’s Fortune Twenty Nine
We escaped in the middle of the night. I hadn’t even packed a bag. I wasn’t thinking about clothes or food or anything like that. All I could think about was getting away, getting somewhere safe. Arthur didn’t say a word when he told me to get in the car. His face was tense, his jaw clenched. I didn’t ask questions. I trusted him. We drove for what felt like hours, the city lights fading into the distance until all I could see were trees and the empty road ahead.The further we got from Lisbon, the more I could breathe. It was like the tension slowly melted off my shoulders, and I could finally think. But even then, my thoughts kept drifting back to everything we were leaving behind. The media, the threats, the constant fear—it was too much. But what choice did we have? We had to get out, to find some place where we could be alone, where no one could find us. After what felt like forever, Arthur finally pulled the car off the road. We drove down a long, narrow path that led deep into
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