Elena’s POV "As I watched Alex storm out of the room, I felt a chill run down my spine. Something was wrong, and I had a feeling it was more than just 'work stuff.' I tried calling out to him, but he was already gone. And that's when I saw it - a text message on his phone left open on the bed. My heart raced as I read the words, my world crashing down around me: 'Meet me at the usual place. -K'." My mind raced as I tried to process the cryptic message. Who was K, and what was Alex's involvement with them? I felt a pang of unease as I realized that Alex had been keeping secrets from me.Determined to uncover the truth, I decided to investigate further. I quickly got dressed and made my way to Alex's office, hoping to find some clues.As I entered the office, I noticed a piece of paper on the desk with some scribbled notes. My heart skipped a beat as I recognized the handwriting - it was Kalyan's.The notes mentioned something about a meeting at a nearby cafe, and a mention of "the pr
Elena’s POV “Alex what is happening here and why aren’t you saying anything to me? I questioned him with curiosity. Alex ignored me and kept moving. His hands were so hard on me. Alex took me to a dark room, it was so dark that I could barely see anything. He locked the door and left. A few minutes later he turned on the light. As the light flickered on, I blinked in stunned silence. The room transformed from a dark prison to a romantic sanctuary. Flowers of every color surrounded me, their sweet fragrance filling the air. Gifts of all shapes and sizes adorned the tables and shelves, each one carefully wrapped and ribboned.Alex stood before me, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "Surprise," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.I stared at him, my mind reeling with confusion. "What is all this?" I asked, my voice shaking with emotion.Alex took a step closer, his eyes burning with intensity. "I wanted to show you how much you mean to me, Elena. I know I've been distan
Alex’s POV “Please don’t get mad at me, I'll be there as soon as possible”. I said to Kalyan.I arrived at the coffee shop, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew I was taking a risk by meeting Kalyan in secret and lying to Elena, but I couldn't resist the pull of our forbidden love.As I entered the dimly lit coffee shop, I saw Kalyan standing in the shadows. Her eyes gleamed with a knowing look, and I felt a flutter in my chest."Alex, my love," she said, her voice low and husky. "I've missed you so much."I took a step closer, my heart pounding in my chest. "I've missed you too, Kalyan. But we have to be careful. Elena can't suspect a thing yet."Kalyan's eyes narrowed. "Elena? You mean the woman you're pretending to love?"I felt a surge of guilt, but I pushed it aside. "She's just a pawn in my game, Kalyan, like common, she is so boring and always around. A means to an end. She’s just an abandoned orphan so for now let her be. I chuckled at her.Kalyan's eyes gleamed with exc
Alex’s POV“So why on earth is Elena trying to spoil this long and sweet night for us?” Kalyan asked, fuming in anger.“Hey babe, I’m sorry okay let me turn off my phone then”. I told her.Elena kept calling me nonstop, I had no other option than to turn off my phone since I didn’t want to make Kalyan feel bad tonight.As we fell into a drunken sleep, I smiled to myself. Little did Elena know, her precious Alex was living a life of secrets and lies. And I had no intention of stopping anytime soon.I woke up with a satisfied smile, my head still spinning from the alcohol. But I didn't care about the hangover. Last night was worth it.Kalyan was still asleep beside me, her chest rising and falling with each breath. I watched her for a moment, feeling a sense of pleasure and contentment. I smiled, feeling a sense of freedom with Kalyan that I had never felt with Elena before.I knew Elena was probably worried sick about me, but I didn't care. I had needed this night, needed to break free
Alex’s POV"Hey, I need to get going," I said, breaking the silence. "Big day ahead."Elena nodded, her expression unreadable. "Yeah, me too."Elena's eyes lingered on mine, her gaze piercing through my facade. I knew she was trying to read me, to uncover the truth behind my words. I maintained my charming smile, but my heart raced with anxiety.As I turned to leave, she called out, "Alex?""Yeah?" I responded."Be careful, okay?" She uttered I raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"Elena's eyes narrowed. "I just mean... be careful. With your meetings and your deals. I don't want anything to happen to you."I forced a laugh. "Nothing's going to happen, baby. I promise."But as I walked out the door, I couldn't shake off the feeling that Elena was onto me. That she suspected something was amiss.And I knew I had to be more careful. To cover my tracks better. Because if she ever found out about Kalyan…I walked into the office, my head still spinning from last night's escapades with Ka
Alex’s POV“Ohh like what?” I asked, trying to be nonchalant.Elena's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Like cooking dinner together. Or maybe even trying a new recipe."I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little silly for my earlier fears. "That sounds great," I said, smiling back at her.As we stepped inside and started rummaging through the kitchen, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this little slice of normalcy. Maybe, just maybe, I could keep my secrets hidden and make this work after all.As we chopped vegetables and sautéed meat, I tried to focus on the task at hand. But my mind kept wandering back to Kalyan. I couldn't shake the feeling that a part of me was missing, like a limb I couldn't quite reach.Elena chatted away, oblivious to my distraction. "So, what do you think? Should we add some garlic or paprika?"I forced a smile, trying to play along. "Uh, yeah. Garlic sounds great."But my heart wasn't in it. I kept thinking about Kalyan's last message, wondering when I co
Alex’s POV"I didn't expect to run into you here." Kalyan her eyes fixed on Elena switching her emotions with a mix of surprise and curiosity.Elena's eyes narrowed, her expression guarded. “Oh Mrs Kalyan," she acknowledged, her voice neutral.Kalyan's gaze lingered on Elena's face, her expression unreadable. "I see," she said finally, her voice dripping with intrigue. "Well, this is an interesting coincidence."The tension between them was palpable, their words hanging in the air like a challenge. I watched, frozen in anticipation, as the two women sized each other up, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.Kalyan's eyes never left Elena's face, her gaze piercing and intense. "I didn't know you were acquainted with my son," she said, her voice low and husky.Elena's expression remained calm, but I detected a hint of wariness in her eyes. "We've met," she replied, her voice brief.Kalyan's smile was slow and calculating. "I'll bet you have," she said, her eyes glinting with am
Alex’s POV“Hey Alex, are you okay?” Elena tapped me as I was lost in thoughts.“Oh yes, I'm fine. Wait, are we here alone?” I asked in surprise and fear.“Yes, babe it is just the two of us no other person”. Elena responded looking concerned.A few minutes later my phone buzzed and then Kalyan's call came in. Elena was staring at me with curiosity and concern.“Babe please, I think we need to cancel tonight’s date. I have an important meeting to attend right now”. I lied to Elena.“Oh it’s fine, babe maybe I could go home now besides it’s late already”. She responded she looked like she was sad but I don’t care about that for now.Immediately Elena was about to leave and a text came in, it was Kalyan “Isn’t she supposed to go back home yet”. Kalyan sounded like she was pissed and the notification sound drew Elena’s attention to me.“Alex, are you okay?” She asked again with suspense “Oh… yes I’m fine, I need to get back to work now. Bye I love you”.“I love you too”. Elena said, kis
Elena’s POV The atmosphere in the dimly lit room was thick with tension. Daniel and I had dressed up and arrived at the reserved apartment, anticipating a confrontation. As we walked into the room where Phila had arranged everything, Daniel’s face froze in shock. There, sitting calmly, was Alex.Daniel blinked, disbelief in his eyes. "Alex? What are you doing here?"Alex slowly turned, a smirk playing on his lips. "You told me to come, remember? You texted me."Daniel’s confusion deepened. "No, I didn’t! I never texted you."I couldn’t help but enjoy the unraveling drama. With a sly smile, I crossed my legs and leaned back. "Wow, Daniel, I’m impressed. You’re truly something. But let me clear the air—I did the texting. I needed you both here. After all, birds of the same feather…"Daniel, pale and anxious, stood up and grabbed my arm. "Elena, please, I can explain—"Before he could finish, my hand flew across his face, delivering a stinging slap. "Explain? Explain what, Daniel? The f
Elena’s POV I walked into the house, feeling a sense of exhaustion wash over me. I had been running on adrenaline for weeks, and it was finally catching up with me. I decided to take a nap, hoping to clear my head and recharge.As I lay in bed, I couldn't shake off the feeling of doubt that had been lingering in my mind. What was Daniel hiding? And why was he being so secretive?But for now, I pushed those thoughts aside and focused on rest. I slept for a few hours, waking up feeling slightly better.When I walked into the living room, Daniel was sitting on the couch, watching TV. He smiled when he saw me, and I forced a smile back."Hey, how was your day?" he asked, patting the couch next to him.I sat down, trying to act normal. "It was fine. Just tired."Daniel put his arm around me, pulling me close. "You've been working too hard. You need to take it easy."I nodded, feeling a sense of unease. I didn't want to be close to him right now, not when I had so many doubts. But I didn't
Elena’s POV I smiled, a plan forming in my mind. "Phila, I need your help. I want you to keep an eye on Daniel's moves, and see if you can find out what he's up to."Phila's eyes widened, intrigued. "You mean, spy on him?"I nodded. "Exactly. I'm about to make a big decision, and I need to be sure of what I'm doing. If Daniel's hiding something, I need to know."Phila grinned mischievously. "I'm on it. I'll dig up everything I can find."I smiled, feeling a sense of relief. "Thanks, Phila. I knew I could count on you."Phila nodded. "Don't worry, Elena. We'll get to the bottom of this. And if Daniel's hiding something, we'll expose him."I nodded, determination coursing through my veins. "Let's do it."Phila pulled out her phone and started typing away. "I'll start by hacking into his phone records, see if he's been in contact with anyone suspicious."I raised an eyebrow. "You can do that?"Phila winked. "I have my ways. Leave it to me, Elena. I'll uncover everything."I smiled and h
Elena’s POV The next morning, I walked into the office, still thinking about Daniel's proposal. Phila noticed the look on my face and asked, "Hey, what's up? You look deep in thought."I sat down at my desk and filled her in on Daniel's suggestion. "He wants us to merge our properties and make him the sole owner," I said, watching for her reaction.Phila's expression turned thoughtful. "That's a big decision," she said. "What do you think about it?"I shrugged. "I don't know. That's why I'm asking for your opinion."Phila leaned back in her chair, steepling her fingers together. "If I were to advise you, I'd say keep your property to yourself."I raised an eyebrow. "Why?"Phila's expression turned serious. "You can't trust anybody, Elena. Especially when it comes to something you've worked hard for. You know what Uncle Smith tried to do to you. What if Daniel...?"I held up a hand, stopping her. "Daniel would never do that to me. He loves me."Phila's expression softened. "I know he
Elena’s POV I stood tall, looking at Mr. and Mrs. Smith with a sense of satisfaction. "You have two days to leave this house," I said, my voice firm. "After that, I'll be changing the locks and taking possession of my property."Mrs. Caroline's eyes welled up with tears, while Mr. Smith's face turned red with rage. But I just smiled, feeling a sense of triumph."I'm done here," I said, turning to leave. "Enjoy your last night in my apartment."Phila followed me out, closing the door behind us. "You were amazing in there," she said, grinning.I smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Thanks, Phila. I couldn't have done it without you."As we walked away from the house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. I had taken back what was mine, and I had done it with style."Let's go celebrate," Phila said, linking her arm through mine.I nodded, smiling. "Definitely. I think we've earned it."We walked off into the night, ready to start our new life together
Elena’s POV The next day, Phila and I walked into the bank, confident and determined. We were greeted by Mr. Johnson, who looked nervous and anxious."Good morning, ladies," he said, trying to force a smile.I smiled sweetly, enjoying the power dynamic. "Good morning, Mr. Johnson. Thank you for meeting us here today."We walked into the bank manager's office, where all the necessary documents were laid out on the table. Mr. Johnson hesitated, looking at the papers as if he was about to sign away his soul."Is everything in order?" the bank manager asked, looking at Mr. Johnson expectantly.Mr. Johnson nodded, his hand trembling as he signed the documents. Phila and I exchanged a triumphant glance, knowing that this was the final step in our plan."Thank you, Mr. Johnson," I said, taking the signed documents from him. "You've been a great help."Mr. Johnson looked like he was about to cry, but I just smiled and patted him on the back. "Don't worry, Mr. Johnson. You'll be rewarded for
Elena’s POVMr. Johnson's face went white, his eyes wide with fear. "I won't, Elena. I promise. I'll do whatever you say."I leaned forward, my voice dropping to a whisper. "Good. Because I'm not the Elena you used to know. I'm something more now. Something worse."Phila raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on her lips. "I think that's enough, don't you, Elena?"I nodded, standing up. "Yes. Let's get out of here. Mr. Johnson, your family will be brought to you before night falls. Enjoy your reunion."With that, we turned and walked away, leaving Mr. Johnson shaken and subdued.We walked into the office, and I turned to Phila. "Book an appointment with my uncle, Mr. Smith. Tell him the form is ready."Phila nodded, her fingers flying across her phone's keyboard. "Consider it done. What time do you want me to meet with him?"I thought for a moment. "How about 2 pm? That gives you enough time to go over everything with him."Phila nodded, sending the text. "Done. Mr. Smith will meet
Elena’s POVI trudged through the front door, feeling exhausted from the day's events. Phila and I had called it a day, and I was looking forward to a quiet night in.I took a long, hot shower, trying to wash away the stress and tension of the day. As I got dressed, I heard my stomach growling and headed downstairs to see what was for dinner.Just as I was about to sit down, my phone rang. I hesitated for a moment before answering it."Hello?" I said, expecting it to be Phila or maybe even Mr. Johnson."Elena, it's Detective James," a deep voice said on the other end of the line. "I'm afraid I have some bad news. Alex has escaped from custody."My heart skipped a beat as I felt a surge of fear. "What? How did that happen?""We're not entirely sure yet," Detective James replied. "But we're working on it. In the meantime, I need you to be careful. If Alex is on the loose, you could be in danger."I felt a chill run down my spine as I thought about Alex being out there, possibly coming f
Elena’s POVWe arrived at the coffee shop and sat down in a quiet corner. Phila raised an eyebrow. "You're enjoying this, aren't you?"I shrugged. "Maybe a little. But it's necessary."As we waited, Mr. Johnson walked in, looking frantically around the coffee shop. His eyes landed on us, and he paled."Elena?" he whispered, his voice trembling. "What's going on? Why are you doing this?"I smiled, gesturing for him to sit down. "Let's just say I'm taking matters into my own hands, Mr. Johnson. And you're going to help me."Mr. Johnson sat down, his eyes darting back and forth between Phila and me. "What do you need, Elena?" he asked, his voice cautious.I smiled, leaning forward. "I need you to help me, Mr. Johnson. Just like you helped my uncle throw me out of the house."Mr. Johnson's expression turned cold. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said, but I could see the guilt written all over his face.I laughed, a harsh sound. "Don't play dumb, Mr. Johnson. I know all about