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Nikolas POVWe drove my sports car en route to the Ambrosio Mansion, there is a golden rule between the five families in the council. "Don't attack women and children." Diane broke this rule, even though she's not the head of her family yet, Don Ambrosio knows better to educate her on the rules and regulations. I clenched the power steering tightly as I accelerated the speed of the car. We kept gliding around cars in the expressway like we were in a car race.I glanced with the corner of my eye at Rainora. She was quiet since we left the hideout. I noticed her holding the tip of her hands and kept looking out through the glass window, trying to avoid my gaze. The tension inside the car was icy and awkward. I felt sweat dripping from my forehead and I was nervous to even talk about...that kiss. "Maybe I just pretend like it never happened," I mumbled quietly to myself. "No" I nodded my head in denial. We should address it since we work together, thus see each other every day.I finally
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Nikolas POVWeeks passed after the terrible incident in the hideout. I instructed Wren to find out any update on Diane Ambrosio. There had been no sightings of her around the city since my last visit with Don. After days of silence, Wren finally knocked on my office door.“Come in!” I replied. Wren calmly entered. He curved his lips as he approached my desk. A wave of hope washed over me, and my eyes widened in anticipation. I signaled that he should quickly sit down as I glanced at the brown envelope held in his hands. Wren had a smug look on his face, and he could guess why my eyes followed the envelope. He gently dropped it on my table as he slumped back in the chair.“ We have been tracking Diane as you asked, we tracked her on a plane flying to Paris. We will continue tracking the flight to make sure no more surprises.” Wren grinned with a satisfied look. After the incident, I relayed Rainora’s capture and the agreement with Don Ambrosio to him. I let out a sigh of relief as I
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“That’s alright, you can take as many days as you need. Just submit your leave request to the HR department so they can process it and pay your allowance.” Nikolas replied. His eyes darkened. He had a sorrowful look on his face, but I averted his gaze as I closed the door behind me. I placed my hand on my chest to calm my racing heart. After the romantic moment we had on the day of my capture, my feelings were all over the place. A wave of anxiety washed over me as I wasn’t sure what I felt anymore. When I agreed to work with him, I was terrified. But time passed, and those feelings gradually blossomed into something else…beautiful. I knew I couldn’t think straight if I was around him, so I needed some space to sort myself out.I went to the HR department and delivered my leave request. The man in charge had a polite smile as he received it. He calculated my leave allowance and sent it into my account.Click!I received the notification on my phone “Your account balance-” I curved my
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RAINORA POVThe weather was sunny and cheerful as the rays gently brushed my face. I woke up, had a shower and quickly made a peanut-butter sandwich in the kitchen. After I finished eating, I returned to the bedroom and hurriedly packed some clothes and shoes in a box while looking around, hoping I didn’t forget anything. Moments later, I was done packing and headed out to the lobby downstairs. “Good morning Miss Rainora?” The doorman politely greeted me as his eyes narrowed to my box. I nodded in approval. I gestured to him to help call a cab as I approached the sliding doors. I was reluctant to tell him my traveling plans and he respected it. He gently smiled as he went outside. Seconds later, he rushed back.“My apologies Miss Rainora, it may seem your ride is already here.” He had a cheeky smile on his face. I stared at him mysteriously as I stepped out to the pavement. Surprisingly, Gerald waved from inside the Escalade. I had a puzzled look as I approached the jeep. “ Good mor
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RAINORA POVThe overcast of the sun set perfectly as I had a shower and stepped out for dinner. The tantalizing aroma of lasagna reached out from the oven to my nostrils. It brought some nostalgic memories from my childhood. I remembered vaguely on and arin sitting around the dining table. Mary was dressed in a flowery gown with her apron over it, and she also wore oven mitts as she carried the hot tray of lasagna to the table. While my father sat down next to us with a huge grin on his face. Those were the last memories I had with all of us together as a family sitting down. I snapped back and quickly sat on the dining chair, Arin also rushed to the dining table and hurriedly sat down. Mary shook her head with a cheeky smile. “ I made your favorite today Rainora.” She gently dropped the tray on the table, it still had the hot steam fuming out of it. I grabbed the serving knife quickly as Arin also stretched his hands to pick it up too. I grinned as I held it with victory while he
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RAINORA POVWe observed Arin’s condition for some few days after administering the new drugs prescribed by the Doctor. There was a huge improvement in his overall condition as he no more experienced the intense cough sessions. He slept like a new- born baby. Peaceful and carefree. I almost envied him how easy sleep was for him. Overall, the drugs seemed to have a rapid effect, which filled Mary with happiness and glee. I felt content taking care of my family bills without the anxiety and panic of late payment or overdue fees.The house seemed to return back to normal, as Arin continued spending time on his video games and consoles. Me and Mary sat in the living room watching daytime shows one afternoon when we heard a knock on the door.Knock! Knock!The sound of the door knock was gentle but stern. I have a puzzled look on my face as I glanced at Mary signaling if she was expecting company. She shook her head horizontally. I adjusted my top and cleared my throat.“Who is it?” I asked
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Rainora POVI surfed through my box and found a free-flowing yellow dress. I quickly changed and applied make-up to look presentable. I finally came out of my bedroom to meet the gaze of both Arin and Thomas Green. Arin gasped in shock, while Thomas froze up with glanced at me intently. My cheeks flustered while I adjusted my dress. Arin grinned while sensing the awkwardness in the room.“ You look more girly, Rainora-” I shot a glare at him. “I always look this way…you dork.” I snapped back.Thomas cleared his throat while regaining his composure. “ I think what Arin’s trying to say is you look radiant Miss Rainora.” I met his gaze with a gracious smile. “ Thank you Thomas, you don’t look bad yourself.” His cheeks turned red blushing as he nodded in approval.Moments later, Mary came out and met us in the living room. Her eyes caught my dress. Her eyes widened in astonishment. “Wow Rai, you look gorgeous.” She sensed the deep gaze of Thomas as she moved closer to me. “Thank you for
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Rainora POV“Rainora, is that you?” a woman in her early twenties called out to me. I tilted my head and glanced at the lady standing in front of us. She wore a blue gown that accentuated her figure. Her shiny accessories seemed outdated. I narrowed my eyes and finally recognized her voice.“Yes…Natasha right?” Her eyes widened with joy that I recognized her. She abruptly pulled a chair to our table. Thomas furrowed his brow. She feigned ignorance as she continued glancing at me.“Rainora, you look so different. You're not as chubby as before.” Natasha smiled wryly, and she looked suspicious as she sensed the tensed atmosphere between me and Thomas. “A lot has changed since high school. Yet you remained the same Natasha.” I smiled from the corner of my lips. Natasha's face turned ashen in embarrassment. “You-” Her expression was to reply with words, but she decided to remain silent. She adjusted the hem of her dress. She turned her gaze to Thomas.“ Doctor Green, I didn’t know you
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Irene POVI heard a loud thud at the door. It startled me briefly. However, I snapped out my daze, seconds later I heard footsteps thumping angrily approaching the hallway. It felt like a huge elephant passing through.My bedroom door was slightly open as I looked in that direction with anticipation. Moments later, I saw the figure of Caleb walking past my room huffing. Surprisingly, he didn't stop to greet me, which was very unusual. No matter how late he got home, he always greeted me before proceeding to his room.“Caleb, is that you?” I called out. I listened keenly as his footsteps receded. He knocked on my door gently as he entered.“Good evening Mother-” he greeted in a calm voice. I nodded in approval as he sat down on a chair close to my large-size bed.“My apologies…I was deep in thoughts.” He said in a gentle tone. A wave of joy washed over me.“For a moment, I thought you forgot about me.” I said in a sarcastic voice. His eyes widened in shock.“Of course not Mother, that
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Rainora POVWe arrived at my apartment building forty-five minutes later. The ride was quiet and awkward as no one would give in. Nikolas casually glanced at me while driving, letting out a ‘hmph’ sound. I pressed my lips in protest and feigned ignorance of his exasperation.“Goodnight, Mr.Woods-” I snapped quickly at him and stepped out of his car. He had a cold glint in his eyes as he watched my retreating figure.I clenched my bag angrily as I approached the ground floor of my building. I forced a smile as I greeted the doorman and headed into the lift. Just as I pressed the button to the floor leading to my house, a masculine fist stopped the motion of the sliding doors midway. I looked up to see Nikolas grinning as he also stepped into the elevator. My heart beat raced quickly as he stood right in front of me, his piercing gaze ran through my body as the elevator closed. Like he could see my soul. I wiped the sweat beading on my forehead as he continued to stare at me with a smu
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Rainora Nikolas’ eyes darkened as he gazed at me and Caleb returning to the office. I felt a lump in my throat. A feeling of guilt washed over me. Instinctively, I stylishly moved inches away from Caleb. The aura in the room thickened as it tensed up. Low-tone whispers were hurling around the lobby. Everyone watched in anticipation, like watching a scene out of a movie. Sensing the weird atmosphere, Caleb cleared his throat to ease tension. “Cough..Fancy seeing you here, brother.” Caleb forced a smile on his face. Nikolas remained unfazed. “I was just about to ask you the same question, little brother.” Nikolas has a smirk on his face. Caleb clenched his fist. He quirked his lips in an attempt to utter something, but at the last minute changed his mind. Moments later, he took a deep sigh and replied. “ I had a private discussion with Aurora about some sensitive issues.” Caleb had a smug look on his face, I sensed he was trying to taunt Nikolas, which was working. Nikolas’s demeano
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Caleb“Let me tell you how to go about it-” Celeste leaned towards me covertly and whispered some words in my ear. I gasped at the ingenuity of her plan. However, a wave of optimism washed over me as the likelihood that this plan could work seemed very high.“I know I can make her fall in love with me,” I mumbled to myself in vigor. I had a grin on my face. Celeste had a mischievous smile on her face as she met her gaze.I waited several days for the tension to quiet down. I dressed up in a navy-blue tailored suit. It accentuated my broad frame perfectly. I quickly put on my gold-plated watch and leather shoes on the way to the office.This time, I arrived a few hours after the workers had commenced their daily duties. I aimed to avoid any further attention that would alert Rainora.I entered the office discreetly and signaled the receptionists not to inform her of my arrival.It was easy to confirm my details with the security personnel as I was among the executive members of the boa
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Caleb “Let go of her…” A familiar yet domineering tone snapped. It had the baritone of an angry lion. The sudden command of that voice took me aback. I turned to confront the source of the voice, and it turned out to be none other than Nikolas. He shot a dark glare in my direction, which left me shuddering. But I regained my thoughts and met his gaze. “What are you doing here so early, Nikolas?” I had a cheeky smile on my face as I replied. His eyes darkened at my response. His eyes focused on my grip on Rainora’s hands. I tried to tighten my grip to antagonize him, but suddenly, Rainora managed to free herself due to my distraction. Before I could make any movement, she rushed off to the building. I had a smirk on my face as I watched her retreating figure. The audience watching the entire scenes eventually dissipated while whispering, making their conversations inaudible. “I came for an early morning meeting, but it appears I got here just in time-” Nikolas curved his lip
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CalebI balanced on my soft bed mattress, glancing through the latest edition of a trending female magazine. It featured full coverage of women in various tasteful attire and casual wear. They looked stunning in their various poses and stances. It also featured various articles on how to enhance intimacy between couples and other relationship goals. This always made me chuckle. I read the magazine to while away time when I was abrupted by loud yelling and cacophony. I hissed as I dropped the magazine and headed out to the source of that squabble this early morning.I followed this noise to the dining hall, where I saw my elder brother, Nikolas, storming out with dark gazes. I had a puzzled look as I scanned across the room. Mother Irene’s face turned red in anger, she kept venting out her recent disagreements with him to Celeste, my younger sister. Celeste had a mischievous smile as she met my gaze. I surmounted that whatever happened between Irene and Nikolas, she was smack in the m
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NikolasThe morning rays gently tapped my skin as I slowly opened my eyes. I woke up to the gorgeous view of Rainora sleeping in such harmony. Her occasional snoring made me chuckle quietly. I tried to slip my hand away from her grip, but she held back instinctively. I heaved a sigh as I resorted to keeping an eye on her until she woke up.Finally, she woke up with a bright smile on her face. Her eyes widened as she snapped back to reality. Her cheeks turned red and blushed. She bit her lips as she glanced at me.“Good morning, Nikolas.” She said calmly. She raised her duvet to cover her lips slightly. I grinned at her shyness. “Good morning, dear. Hope you slept well?” I asked in a sincere tone. She nodded in agreement, and her demeanor slowly changed as she probably remembered the events of the night before. My heart started pacing as I felt the urge to help her forget all her sorrows. I forced a smile on my face as I held her hand firmly.“You snore in your sleep,” I said mockingl
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Rainora POVI squinted my eyes and recognized the smug on Catherine’s face. She wiped the sweat dropping from her forehead as she adjusted the camera on the tripod. She had a malicious grin on her face as she shouted instructions.“Move closer to get the perfect angle.” She gestured her hands to move towards her. I tried to feebly spring away but the burly man’s strength was over whelming. He twisted his smile slightly. “I like it when you resist.” He aggressively pinned me down to the mattresss.“Why are you doing this Catherine?” I pouted. She had a vengeful look as she gazed at me.“This video should be enough to dissuade Nikolas from your spell.” She pressed the play button on the camera.Just as he tried to remove my coat. A loud thud stormed through the door. A dominating figure stood tall at the entrance. His dark gaze shuddered the burly man, he had a murderous glint in his eyes as he met my gaze.“Nikolas-” I called out. He clenched his fists in anger till blood came out. He
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Rainora POVSeveral days after the incident with Celeste in the office, it gradually returned to normal. After the buzz spread, the frenzy finally subsided. This was due to the fear of speaking ill against an executive family member of the company. I continued my routines as usual and proceeded with the to-do list for the day.I got a call from a receptionist on the ground floor.“Good afternoon, Miss Rainora. You have a package here addressed to you.” She said in a calm tone. My breath was caught in my throat.“Who will send a package to me here in the office?” I thought to myself. I snapped out of my daze and replied. “Yes, you can send it upstairs. Thank You.” I dropped the intercom.Moments later, a man dressed in a red shirt and black pants with a company logo crested on his chest walked out of the lift. He had a parcel balanced on his waist while holding a bouquet of red roses in the other hand. He had a polite smile on his face as he approached me.“Good afternoon. Are you Mis
