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chapter 41: Verdict
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Alex povThe question hit me like a punch to the gut. I stared at him, my mouth opened, but no words could come out. My thoughts spiraled, and all I could think was, why now?“I… I don’t know, Luke,” I finally managed to say, my voice trembling.His brows furrowed, and he leaned forward, his elbows resting on the table. “Why not? We’ve been close for a while now. I care about you, Alex, and i know that you do too. I want to be there for you, more than just a friend.”I felt concerned like an animal. I bit my lip, struggling to find the right words. “It’s not that I don’t… like you appreciate waht you have been soing for me, Luke. I just… I just got out of something complicated. I’m not ready to jump into another relationship right now.”He frowned, and I saw a flicker of something dark flash across his face. “Is this about him?” he asked, his voice sharper than I expected.I froze.“About who?” I ask tentatively “Andrian, it's about him, isn't?” The mention of Andrian’s name felt l
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Alex’s POV The ring tone of my phone woke me up from sleep. I grudgingly picked up my phone, but seeing the caller ID, I immediately put my phone down like it is poisone. Luke was calling me. And his ten missed calls were flashing in front of my phone. I tried to gather courage, but anytime I tried to pick it, the way I had rejected him kept on flashing in my mind. I didn’t bother going to school. I told myself it was to avoid Luke, but deep down, I knew there was more to it. The thought of seeing Andrian in the halls with Julia being all cozy and lovey dovey, always makes me want to puke in disgust. A constant reminder of how my life is fucked up. I pulled on a hoodie and jeans, keeping my head low as I left the house. My mom was already at work, which I am not surprised about and it's a normal thing for her. After all, it saves me the trouble of having to face her after the most embarrassing discussion with her last night. The walk to the café felt longer than usual. By the ti
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Andrian povMy father’s voice cut through the air like a whip, freezing me in place. My hands hovered over the keys, trembling slightly. Why the fuck was I distracted, too distracted not to see him coming.He stood in the doorway, his imposing figure framed by the dim light. His sharp eyes bore into me, cold and unyielding, and for a moment, the room felt smaller, suffocating. The memory of a little crying boy surfaced. The boy was complaining to his father crying for his sweets that were destroyed by bullies. But his father instead of consoling the little boy took even the reminder of the sweets in front of him, and crushed it to the ground while cursing how weak he was.The memories threatened to crush me but I stood, my back straight, masking the fear that clawed at my insides.“What is this?” he demanded, his voice low but venomous.I didn’t answer. What was there to say? That I had let my emotions get the better of me? That I had sought solace in something he had deemed weak
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Alex pov He turned his head lazily, his eyes meeting mine. They were cold and detached, but something in them flickered for just a moment before he masked it. “What do you want, Alex?” he asked flatly. The way he asked made me pause what I wanted to say. He had a lazy expression ,like he would care less about anything. Surprisingly, he had answered without any harmful remarks. His friends, where were they?. He continued to stare at me, waiting for my reply. Why was he asking me what?. Was I stupid to think that Andrian, the head of Elites in the school, has any bassinets with me. His piercing gaze glared at me,like he was seeing through my soul. Seeing my inner secrets. I cringed, Who was I kidding, I couldn't do it. I wanted to run away, but Viper's hard words flashed in my mind. I swallowed hard, forcing the words out before I lost my nerve. “I’ve decided. I accept your proposal.” His brow furrowed slightly, like he was not expecting something like it, for a momen
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My Rival My lover Chapter 108: I am sorry
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My Rival My lover Chapter 107: Healing
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My Rival My lover Chapter 103: The Big Reveal
Andrian’s POV I arrived at the secluded VIP hotel at exactly 10 PM. The place Viper had said we should meet up. He had sent the location immediately I had debated telling Enzo about it. But for some reason, I didn't. This wasn’t something I wanted anyone interfering with. No matter what. It almost felt sacred and personal to me. The hallway was dimly lit, and the guards at the entrance barely spared me a glance before letting me in. It was clear that this place belonged to the Davidsons. At the far end of the room, seated in a leather chair with an air of absolute confidence, was Viper. I had never met him before, but his reputation preceded him. Dark suit. Sharp eyes. A presence that demanded attention. He gestured for me to sit, and I complied, my muscles coiled tight with impatience. "Andrian." His voice was smooth, controlled. “Dominic” I asked, not showing weakness for a moment. I could see it in his slight shift of expression that he was caught off guard by me sa
