When they were close to the warehouse, Zach slowed the car and dropped Grey off on the side of the road. The plan was simple, but it needed to go smoothly. There was no room for mistakes.“Remember the plan. I want no mistakes, Grey,” Zach said firmly, his voice sharp with warning.“Okay, understood,” Grey replied, his face serious as he got out of the car and hurried to find a spot for his part of the task. Zach watched him disappear before turning his attention back to the road ahead.He continued driving down to the warehouse, his fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly. Every second felt like an eternity. His heart pounded in his chest as thoughts of Chloe flashed through his mind—his little girl, helpless in the hands of that monster.When Zach arrived, he parked a few feet away from the warehouse, far enough to keep a low profile but close enough to act quickly. After taking a deep breath, he stepped out of the car, closing the door quietly behind him. He couldn’t afford to
Bang!The deafening sound of the gunshot echoed through the empty warehouse. Dennis clutched his hands, his grip loosening as the gun he once held fell to the cold concrete floor. His wide eyes darted around, trying to make sense of what had just happened. For a moment, everything seemed to stand still.Without wasting a second, Zach bolted towards him, his steps quick and determined. Dennis, still disoriented, noticed Zach charging in his direction. His instinct kicked in—he reached for the fallen gun, his fingers barely brushing the cold metal. But before he could grab it, Zach's boot connected with his face in a swift, brutal kick. Dennis stumbled backward, his head spinning from the impact, crashing hard onto the floor.Zach didn’t stop. His eyes burned with a mix of anger and disgust as he grabbed the gun from the ground. He towered over Dennis, pointing the weapon straight at him. Dennis, now sprawled out, his body bruised and battered, could only look up at Zach. But instead of
When Zach arrived at the villa, the night was dark and quiet. The towering gates swung open as he drove down the long, winding driveway to the house. The headlights of his car cut through the shadows, illuminating the path ahead. His grip on the steering wheel tightened as he glanced at Chloe in the passenger seat. She was barely holding on, her head resting against the window, her breaths shallow and uneven.The moment Zach parked the car in the driveway, he got out quickly and rushed to her side. He opened the door for her, but Chloe didn’t move. She looked too weak to even lift her head. Without a second thought, Zach gently lifted her out of the car, her body limp in his arms. She barely weighed anything, her once vibrant energy completely drained.Zach’s heart clenched as he carried her inside, careful with every step. The villa was eerily quiet, the kind of silence that only late nights brought. He expected everyone to be fast asleep—it was well past midnight, after all.But Aud
THE NEXT MORNINGAudrey’s eyes fluttered open as sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. She squinted, her vision adjusting to the brightness, and slowly began to take in her surroundings. She felt something warm and strong around her, and then realized—it was Zach’s arm, still draped over her, holding her close from their night together.A faint smile crept onto her face as memories of the previous evening drifted through her mind. It had been an intense, unexpected night, filled with passion and warmth. She hadn’t felt that alive in a long time. She couldn’t help herself; she leaned over and kissed Zach gently on his forehead, her lips lingering for a second longer than intended. His calm, steady breathing reassured her that he was still fast asleep.Carefully, she lifted his arm off her and slid out of bed, her feet hitting the cold floor. She moved quietly, pulling her clothes from the scattered mess on the floor, trying not to wake him. Glanci
After Zach left, Audrey and Anna finished their meal, chatting idly about college as they cleared the table. With everything tidied up, they left the dining room and made their way to the front door, leaving Chloe and Zach's mother behind.“Goodbye, Audrey,” Chloe called with a wave.“Bye, Chloe,” Audrey responded, smiling back.With that, she and Anna walked out to the car, sliding into their seats as Anna started the engine and drove off toward campus.Anna was in a hurry, pressing the gas a little harder than usual, so they arrived at the college in record time. As Anna parked by the entrance, Audrey quickly got out, giving her a grateful wave before heading toward her class. She was late and picked up her pace, practically jogging through the hallways.Finally, she reached the door of her classroom and took a steadying breath before stepping in. As she entered, the lecturer turned, his gaze pinning her in place.“You’re late, Ms. Audrey. Again,” he said with a slight frown.“I’m s
“Audrey, are you okay?” Zach’s voice came out in a rush as he quickly crossed the room, his eyes scanning her for any signs of injury. His hand reached out, steadying her as she struggled to get back on her feet.Audrey let out a small, shaky breath. “I’m… I’m fine,” she replied, trying to sound calm, though a hint of embarrassment flushed her cheeks. She hated feeling clumsy, especially in front of Zach.Across the room, Nora, still seated on the couch, raised an eyebrow, her gaze lingering on Audrey. Then, she slowly stood up, smoothing down her dress with an unreadable expression on her face.“Are you okay?” she asked as she walked toward Audrey, her hand reaching out to rest on Audrey’s shoulder, her touch just a bit too firm. “It looked like quite a fall.” Her voice was smooth and oddly sweet, laced with a subtle, almost mocking tone.Audrey offered a quick nod, brushing off the moment. “I’m… fine,” she said again, a bit firmer this time. “I just tripped, really—it’s nothing.” De
“Well, since everything is fine, I was wondering if you and Nora could share your room because the others have been occupied by the maids and servants.” Zach glanced at Audrey, a hopeful look in his eyes. “It wouldn’t be nice for her to spend her nights with the maids, so…”Audrey’s face tightened. Just then, her patience snapped, and she couldn’t hold it in any longer.“No way, Zach!” Audrey shot back, her tone sharper than a knife. “There’s no way Nora is staying in my room.”Zach was caught off guard by her reaction. Just a minute ago, she’d told him everything was fine, so her outburst felt jarring. He couldn’t understand why she’d suddenly shifted from calm to anger. This wasn’t like her.“Why?” he asked calmly, keeping his tone steady while his brow furrowed. His confusion was clear. He couldn’t figure out what was wrong.“Come with me, Zach,” Audrey said, her voice firm. She stood abruptly, walked over to him, and reached for his hand. Without waiting for a response, she led hi
Zach walked back up the stairs toward Audrey's room, his heart pounding in his chest. Each step felt heavier as he approached her door. He could sense the weight of their earlier argument still hanging in the air, thick and suffocating. Taking a deep breath, he banged on the door, desperation lacing his voice.“Audrey! Audrey, open up! Come on, let's talk. I’m sorry; I didn’t mean it the way you’re thinking!” He tried to sound earnest, but the uncertainty in his tone betrayed his emotions. He needed her to understand, to forgive him, and to let him in.“Just leave me alone, Zach!” Audrey shouted from inside, her voice laced with hurt and frustration, echoing against the walls like a painful reminder of their conflict.“Please, open up, Audrey!” he insisted, adopting a childish tone, hoping to break through her defenses. He could almost picture her sitting on the other side, arms crossed, brows furrowed in discontent.Just when he thought she wouldn’t respond, the door creaked open. He
THE NEXT MORNINGI woke feeling refreshed and full of anticipation for the day ahead. The previous night with Zach had been unforgettable—one that would remain etched in my memory forever.Sliding out of bed, I stretched and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. The soft sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow across the room. Once in the bathroom, I began to undress for a shower, savoring the quiet moment of solitude.But the peace didn’t last long.The door creaked open, and Zach stepped in casually, his mischievous smile lighting up his face.“Zach! What are you doing here?” I asked, trying to cover myself with a towel.“I want to take a shower with you,” he said, completely unfazed by my protest.I narrowed my eyes, trying to look stern, but a smile tugged at the corners of my lips. “Really? Now, of all times? You’re one naughty man, Zach.”He grinned, pulling me close by my waist. The warmth of his touch melted my resolve, and soon the rest of the morning became
I walked into the big organization, hoping I would find Zach in his office.Once inside, I headed straight to the counter and found the same rude lady who had called the guard on us the last time.“You,” she said, quickly recognizing me. “What are you doing here? Hope you're not going to cause a scene.”“Shut the fuck up,” I yelled. “I’m here to see my husband, Zach.”The woman chuckled. “Husband? I thought Mr. Zach made it clear last time that he doesn’t have a wife.”I glared at her as my patience wore thin. I could feel the urge to slap her rising within me.“That’s because he didn’t know I was the one coming to see him,” I snapped. “Now, before my patience snaps, tell me: is Mr. Zach in his office? I’m not standing here to explain myself more than I already have.”“Sorry, ma’am, but you can’t see him,” she replied.I heaved a heavy sigh. “And why is that?” I asked, my eyes already turning red with frustration.“It’s because Mr. Zach didn’t come to work.”“What do you mean he hasn’
AUDREY'S POVI was wrongly accused of cheating, and I couldn't do anything to defend myself. My hands trembled as I stood up from my chair, tears stinging my eyes. The room felt suffocating, but my anger gave me strength.I marched up to Frank, my vision blurring with fury, and delivered a hard slap across his face.“How dare you slap my son!” Keira shot up from her seat, her voice shrill and cutting through the tension.But I wasn’t in the mood for her antics. I turned to her, my voice firm and unyielding. “Quiet!”She froze, her eyes widening as she saw the anger burning in mine. I caught a flicker of fear in her gaze before she sat back down.Turning my attention back to Frank, I grabbed his collar, my voice trembling but forceful. “Tell them! Tell them that everything you just said is a lie!”His smirk only fueled my rage, and I slapped him again, harder this time.“You were the one who came to my room last night!” I accused. “You tried to force yourself on me, and when I kicked y
FRANK'S POVAfter Nora had given that beautiful night of pleasure, there was nothing I wouldn’t do for her. The memory lingered in my mind as I left my room, a sense of satisfaction and purpose fueling my steps. I needed more of her.But for now, I had another task to handle. I began heading toward Audrey's room.Once I arrived, I stood outside her door and heaved a heavy sigh. My fist hovered for a moment before I knocked firmly on the door.********Audrey’s night had already been ruined once, thanks to Nora. The bitter memory of being interrupted still burned in her mind. She had finally managed to drift back to sleep when another knock echoed through the room.Groaning, she sat up, her eyes heavy with exhaustion.“I swear, if it’s Nora again, I’ll rip her skull apart,” she muttered, rubbing her temples.Dragging herself out of bed, she made her way to the door, each step fueled by irritation. She yanked the door open, only to freeze.Standing in front of her was Frank—the last per
I stared at her as a smile tugged at the corner of my lips. I began walking, wanting to go inside, but she held me by the neck and pushed me back outside."I said, what do you want, Nora?"She sneered at me again."Nothing much," I replied. "Just came to say congratulations. I heard you're getting married, and I just want to say you better watch your back. There are lots of problems which come to many people on their wedding day. Lots of problems."After speaking, I could see her clenching her jaw in anger, and the satisfaction I had was indescribable."See you later," I said lastly as I turned and began walking away down the hallway. I heard the door slam shut with a heavy thud, and I couldn't help but give a slight chuckle.You don't know what's coming your way, Audrey, I thought. I'm your worst nightmare.While I kept walking down the hallway, I stumbled across a room. Music came coming out from the room—it was loud, and I knew only one person could be this dumb: my pawn, Frank.I
I stared at her, tightening my jaw unintentionally. My anger flared up, but I kept it under control.“Jake, what happened to your house? How come it's on fire? Oh my God, Jake, what are you going to do?” Nora said, her voice filled with panic as she began acting.Her expression changed into a sad one, and tears welled up in her eyes.Wow, this girl is a good actor, I thought. Why didn't she go into the movie industry instead of trying to steal other people's husbands?Jake placed his hands over his head and bent down.“Don’t worry, Jake. Everything will be fine, okay? Just calm down. Calm down, okay?” I reassured him.“No, Audrey,” Jake said. “Everything’s not gonna be okay. That house was handed to me months ago, and here I am hearing it’s been burnt to nothing but ash. Where am I going to stay? How am I going to live, Audrey?”I glanced at Zach. His expression was perfectly composed, but I noticed the subtle twitch of his lips as he tried to hold back laughter. I knew it was because
My brother had told me about a girl he wanted to be his life partner. He said he was going to bring her home so I could meet her, and surprisingly, it was that good-for-nothing Nora.I stood there momentarily shocked. Nora stood there smiling at me, while Jake wore an opulent smile on his face.I clenched my fists as my jaw tightened. I didn't hesitate for a second. I stormed toward her, not caring about Jake's presence or what he would think. I raised my hands and slapped Nora across the face.The slap tilted her face to one side, and she held her cheek."AUDREY! What's wrong with you? Why did you slap Nora?" Jake said as he held Nora tight in his arms."Never mind him," my eyes kept staring at Nora. "So because you couldn't get Zach, you wormed your way into my brother's life?""AUDREY, what are you talking about? Nora is my girlfriend. We've been dating for months now!" Jake said."You don't know this girl, Jake. She's evil, believe me. She tried to create a rift between Zach and m
I walked out of the warehouse soon after Frank and strolled down the road to hail a cab home. I knew my plan was a solid one, and there’d be no room for pitfalls.With each step, a smile tugged at the corner of my lips. A family of fools, I thought. They're so gullible.I saw a taxi approaching and quickly flicked my hand to signal the driver to pull over. As soon as he stopped, I got into the car and closed the door.The rest of the journey was pleasant, filled with thoughts of my plan in motion. Soon enough, the taxi pulled up at the street leading to my house.With deliberate steps, I walked down my street toward my house. Once I reached the front door, I searched my bag for my keys. Surprisingly, I couldn’t find them.“Where could I have put it?” I muttered under my breath.My mind quickly darted back to the warehouse. Shit, I cursed. I had been so focused on my plans that I’d forgotten my keys there.I sighed. “What am I going to do now? Should I spend the night at Jake's?” An id
Frank’s sharp gaze pinned Nora in place as he leaned against the edge of the desk, arms crossed. “Has the plan started?, what do you mean the plan 's started? " A sly smile spread across Nora’s lips. She tilted her head slightly as she took a slow step toward him, the heels of her shoes clicking softly against the tiled floor. “Oh, baby boy, I’ve got two pawns up my sleeve now—oops, sorry, allies.” Her voice dripped with mock sweetness, but her eyes betrayed the cunning behind her words.Frank’s jaw tightened. “I’m not your pawn, Nora,” he said, his voice firm and edged with warning.She blinked innocently, placing a manicured hand over her chest. “Did I say you were my pawn?” she asked, feigning surprise. “It was just a slip of the tongue.”Frank took a step closer, the air between them crackling with unspoken tension. His voice dropped, low and threatening. “I know very well that wasn’t a slip of the tongue, Nora. You meant every word.”For a moment, she faltered, her smile flicker