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[Vivienne]I don’t remember being so clumsy, but apparently, that’s who I am now.The maid and I stare at each other with wide eyes, neither of us daring to move. I open my mouth to apologize, but before I can say anything, Alexander and his father appear in the hallway.“What the hell is going on here?” the older man snaps, his eyes drilling into the maid and me. “Why are you standing there like idiots? Clean this mess up.”I glance at the maid, but she’s already scurrying away to get a broom. I kneel down and start picking up the shards, but just as I do, Alexander quickly appears behind me.“You don’t have to do that,” he says, grabbing my arm.I look up at him, frowning. “It’s okay. I’ll help.”“No, you won’t. The maids can take care of it. You’re my guest. Just let them do their job.”I want to protest, but then I notice his father and the guards who’ve gathered after the commotion, and I realize this isn’t the time to argue. So, I stand up and let Alexander lead me away.We walk
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[Vivienne]I don’t have to hear anything anymore.For some reason, I thought he was different—still, a criminal, but a better man who knew how to treat a woman right—but maybe such men are almost impossible to find.“Well, that settles it then,” I grumble under my breath and get out of the car, not waiting for him to say anything anymore.But before I head inside whatever this place is, his deeply exhausted voice comes from behind.“If I didn’t know any better, I would say you’re really mad at me.”I whirl around to face him, feeling so damn frustrated.“I am mad, but maybe not at you exactly. I just…I just hate the way men treat their women. I mean, if you’re not ready for a commitment, just say so, you know? Don’t lead her on and make her believe that you’re in love with her and that you’re going to be there for her when you clearly don’t want to. It’s just not fair. And I get that you have responsibilities and that you don’t want to be tied down, but you should at least give her a
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[Vivienne]To say I’m speechless is an understatement.I know I should say something, but I can’t.He smiles at me and then steps a little closer.“You might not believe me—you have no reason to—but still, I hope you do. I know I come off as a real asshole sometimes, I’m not the easiest person to work for, and I’ve made some questionable decisions. But I’m not a monster. I’d never do that to a woman. I can’t.”There’s something in his eyes that I can’t quite decipher, but it’s so raw and so intense that it makes me feel like I can trust him.But then again, if the baby isn’t his, then…“Who is she to you?”This time, he takes a step back, his hands smoothly gliding into his pockets.The corner of his mouth quirks up. “You’re quite curious about me, aren’t you, Ms. Sinclair?”I roll my eyes, once again trying to stifle the heat rising to my face. “I just want to know what kind of man I’m dealing with here.”“I see,” he hums. “Well, if you must know, then I would like to take you somewh
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[Vivienne]I stand there, watching her lose her mind, part of me wanting to laugh in her face.She’s throwing a tantrum like a spoiled child.I mean, she doesn’t even know me, yet she’s so quick to accuse me of something I have nothing to do with.“You done?” I finally ask, already over this conversation. I feel bad for her, I really do. But she should know better than to act so crazy in the first place.She glares at me, eyes wild. “You think this is funny? You think you can just waltz in and take what’s mine? You’re nothing but a pathetic wannabe, playing dress-up in a world you don’t belong in.”I cross my arms over my chest. “If that’s what you need to tell yourself, go ahead. But here’s the thing, Tanya—if you really mattered to him, you wouldn’t be out here screaming at me. You’d be with him.”Her face twists with rage, and for a second, I think she might actually try to lunge at me again, but the guards tighten their grip, keeping her in check.“You bitch!” she screeches, her v
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[Vivienne]I hesitate for a moment but then step inside, my curiosity getting the better of me.The interior of the house is just as impressive as the exterior, with high ceilings and ornate furniture.It has a distinctly old-fashioned feel, with antique paintings and rugs, but it also feels warm and lived-in, with fresh flowers on the coffee table and family photos on the mantel.I take a closer look at the photos and realize they all feature the same family—Alexander’s family.Except I didn’t know Alexander had a brother. The two men in the portrait appear to be of the same height, like twins, but they don’t look alike.“Who’s that?” I ask, pointing to the picture of the dark-haired man.“You seem to be aware of the young master, Xander,” the man who greeted us at the door says, pointing to the painting of a young man. “And that’s Aiden Bane,” he continues, pointing at another young man. “Master Xander’s older brother.”I can’t contain my curiosity. The painting is so…lifelike. “Are
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[Vivienne]Madam Bane gestures for me to take a seat. I do so, feeling a little nervous. I’m not sure what to expect, but I have a feeling it’s going to be something unexpected.“I’m glad you came,” she says, taking a seat across from me. “I’ve been wanting to meet you for some time now.”I blink, surprised. “You have?”She nods. “Yes. I’ve heard a lot about you. And I must say, I’m impressed. You’re a very talented young woman, and you have a bright future ahead of you.”I can’t help but blush at the compliment.“Thank you, but I’m not sure I deserve that. I mean, we might not be talking about the same things.”She laughs, her voice rich and melodious. “Oh, but I am. I know a lot about you. I know, for example, how you saved my son from being poisoned a few years ago. And I know that you have a very strong will, one that could change the world if you wanted it to.”I shift in my seat, uncomfortable with the praise. “I… I didn’t do anything. It was just a coincidence that I was there.
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[Vivienne]I wake up to an eerie silence.My eyelids feel heavy, but I force them open anyway. The first thing I notice is the ceiling—high and vaulted, with intricate designs carved into the wood.I blink a few times, trying to clear my head.“You’re awake,” a voice says from beside me. I turn my head to see Alexander sitting in a chair next to the bed. He smiles, his eyes sparkling with the same dark amusement they always do. “How are you feeling?”“Like I just got hit by a truck,” I groan, rubbing my temples. “What happened?”“You fainted. Mother said you panicked after seeing her work. And now she’s worried if it’s that bad.”I wince, feeling guilty. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset her.”Xander smiles. “Don’t worry about it. She’s just worried about you. She was concerned about your health. And so am I. So, let me ask you once again,” he leans forward, elbows on his knees, “how are you feeling?”“I’m fine,” I insist, trying to sit up. The room starts spinning again, but I manag
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[Vivienne]I look into his eyes and shake my head, already regretting what I’m about to say.“I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have a life outside of this. This was only meant to be a small vacation to clear my head. But it turns out, there’s no such thing as clearing one’s head. There’s always drama…and something to make life even more complicated.”I hear him sigh, his handsome face shifting into a frown. “I understand.”He leans back and nods, then stands to his full height. “You should rest now. Lunch will be ready soon. Mother would love it if you could join us.”He leaves, but I continue to feel terrible.It’s not that I don’t want to help him, but I don’t think I’m the right person for it. My life back home is already a mess that I’m still trying to fix. There’s no way I can afford any more complications in my life right now.After a while, the door creaks open again. I look up, expecting to see Alexander, but it’s an old maid who looks too much like Mrs Sullivan, her expression as ti
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