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Chapter 10: Humiliated By The Past
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One Night One Chance Chapter 11 : The Scandal
Damien’s POVAs we pulled up to my grandfather’s mansion, I stole a glance at Ariana. The dim evening light reflected off her smooth skin, and the elegant dress hugged her figure perfectly. I hated to admit it, but she looked… breathtaking.I clenched my jaw. Focus, Damien. This wasn’t about her beauty. This was about getting my grandfather off my back."Remember what I told you," I said, my voice low and firm. "If he asks how we met, it was at a friend’s party. We became friends, then started dating six months ago."Ariana sighed, adjusting her dress. "Got it. Friend’s party. Six months. Anything else, your highness?"I ignored her sarcasm and stepped out of the car, walking around to open her door. We had to put on a show.Inside, my grandfather sat in the mansion’s lavish sitting room, a thick magazine in his hands. The moment he looked up and saw me, his expression darkened."So, you finally decided to show up," he muttered, setting the magazine aside. "I assume you’re here with a
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Ariana’s POV"Tomorrow night?!" I nearly screamed, staring at Damien in shock. "But I'm not even prepared!"Damien barely spared me a glance, his expression unreadable. "Don’t worry about that. I’ll handle everything." His voice was calm, almost indifferent."But—""You don’t have to do anything. Just pretend like we’re in love," he cut me off, already turning away. "I’ll send a team for your dress, hair, and makeup later."And just like that, he walked away, disappearing into his room without another word.I stood there, completely frozen. My heart pounded in my chest. Tomorrow? Is he insane?!A surge of panic rushed through me, and before I could think twice, I dashed to my room and grabbed my phone. There was only one person who could help me get through this.I dialed Julie’s number.The moment she picked up, her voice came through in a rush. "Oh, thank God you called! I was about to call you. Have you seen the rumors online about Damien? It’s everywhere!""Julie, that’s exactly w
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Damien’s POVThe moment Alex walked into my office with that look on his face, I knew he had something important to say. And from the way his jaw was clenched, I could tell it wasn’t good news.“We finally found the source,” he said, placing a file on my desk. “It wasn’t easy, but we traced it back to Cindy. She hired a few guys to spread the rumor about you not being able to produce an heir and, um… other rumors too.”I leaned back in my chair, fingers steepled as I processed his words. Cindy. Of course.That woman was relentless. I had expected her to throw tantrums as usual, but this? She had played the long game, manipulating the situation with careful precision.Alex continued, “She knew your grandfather would never let a scandal tarnish Logan Group’s reputation. The best way to shut it down would be for you to announce an engagement. And since your grandfather doesn’t approve of Ariana, Cindy assumed you’d have no choice but to choose her.”I let out a cold laugh, shaking my hea
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Ariana’s POV I woke up to the sound of persistent knocking on my door. Groaning, I blinked my eyes open and reached for my phone. 6:30 AM. I frowned. Breakfast at 6:30? That’s not even 7:30 AM, so why was Martha knocking? The knocking came again, followed by her voice. “Miss, are you awake yet?” I sighed, rubbing my eyes. “Yes, Martha. What is it?” “Mr. Logan is waiting for you downstairs. He asked you to meet him now. I’ll take my leave, Miss.” I sat up in bed, confused. Why does he want to see me at 6:30 in the morning? I really wanted to sleep more. Then it hit me. Oh my God—the engagement is today! I jolted out of bed, all traces of sleep vanishing. Rushing into the bathroom, I grabbed my toothbrush. As I brushed my teeth, last night’s moment with Damien flashed in my head. The way he had held my waist, his body so close to mine… Why am I even thinking about this? Before I could stop myself, my teeth lightly tugged at my bottom lip. I froze. Did I just… bite my lip?
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Damien's POVAs Ariana descended the stairs, I lifted my gaze, and for a split second, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. She was breathtaking. Stunning, even. The champagne colored dress hugged her figure perfectly, her hair cascaded down her back in soft waves and her glossy lips looks so beautiful. Her slight smile stirred something in me, something I feared alot , but I quickly pushed it down. This is a contract. No strings attached."So? How do I look?" Ariana asked, twirling slightly.I schooled my expression, keeping my face unreadable. "Too much makeup. The dress brings out too much of your shape, which isn’t exactly ideal for a lady, and your hair is too wavy," I said, completely lying. "Overall, it's manageable."Her mouth dropped open. "Are you serious right now? I put in this much effort, and you can’t even give me a single compliment? Not even a tiny one?"I glanced at my watch. "I think you're forgetting this is business. You’re crossing the line."Her expression dark
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Damien’s POVAs soon as I reached where Grandpa was waiting, his scolding began."Damien, how dare you? When I told you to get engaged, did you not understand what I meant? Do you have any idea what this will cost the company? Our partnership with Cindy's father who is also my best friend in case you’ve forgotten, is on the line! You're jeopardizing both business and friendship! A disgrace! That’s what you are! Now the shareholders are panicking, the scandal is still unresolved, and instead of fixing things, you pull this reckless stunt by getting engaged to someone else instead of Cindy?"I met his furious gaze, unfazed. "You told me to get engaged to whoever I wanted, and I did exactly that," I replied firmly."No! No, Damien, you didn’t do what I wanted. You did what you liked and put the company in danger!" he roared. "If the shareholders withdraw their investments, how do you think we’ll continue to prosper? The alliance between Logan Group and Cindy’s father’s company is what br
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Ariana’s POV Sitting in the car, I couldn't stop shaking. The humiliation from earlier clung to me like a second skin, each cruel word echoing in my head. My fingers trembled slightly as I clenched my dress. How much more did Daniel want to take from me? I gave him five years of my life—five years of love, loyalty, and devotion. And this? This was what I got in return? A soft sigh left my lips, and my gaze flickered toward Damien. He was staring at me, his expression unreadable, but there was something in his eyes that made my chest tighten. Did he really just defend me back there? Was this the same man who had been nothing but cold and distant toward me? It was almost hard to believe. Before I could dwell on it further, Julie burst into the car, her face red with fury. "Oh my God, Ari! Did that bastard and his bitch really do this to you?" she demanded, her voice shaking. "What else does he want? You gave him everything—you even gave him your body! And this is how he repays you?"
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Ariana's Pov The events of yesterday still lingered in my mind as I made my way down the stairs. I had woken up feeling drained, surprised that it was already 8 AM and that Martha hadn’t come to wake me. How sweet of her. She must have known how exhausted I was.Dressed in a pair of shorts and a crop top—something comfortable for the day—I walked toward the kitchen, only to find it empty.Where did she go? I wondered, glancing around.I was about to head toward her room when a deep voice behind me made me pause."She asked for a leave. She won’t be back until next month."I turned around and saw Damien standing near the window, watering the flowers. The sight of him made my breath hitch. The memory of yesterday's kiss flashed through my mind, making me uneasy. Even though I knew it was just for show, the urge to ask why he had done it gnawed at me. There were plenty of ways to convince the media without actually kissing me.As he walked toward me, I couldn't suppress the question any
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One Night One Chance Chapter 32: The Miracle.
Damien's POV"Ari... run... run... Ari!" I heard myself shouting. My eyes flew open, and I gasped for air. My heart was racing, my body covered in sweat.The sound of beeping machines filled the room. I blinked a few times, trying to figure out where I was. I glanced around and noticed the plastered white walls and medical equipment surrounding me.A hospital room. My whole body felt weak.I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my chest. I groaned, feeling something tug at my hand. I looked down—there was a needle in my vein. My chest ached, and I saw a bandage wrapped around it.Then it hit me. The last thing I remembered was Ariana throwing herself over me while I was getting beaten. Then—darkness.I remembered that Ariana had been kidnapped, and while trying to rescue her, I got shot."Ariana..." I whispered, trying to move again.The door suddenly opened, and Alex walked in. His eyes went wide, and for a second, he just stood there, like he was seeing a ghost."Boss!" he
One Night One Chance Chapter 31: Unexpected Links.
Julie's POVThe sound of my alarm woke me up, and I groaned, rolling over to shut it off. Today was the day of the interview I had been waiting for. My heart pounded with a mix of excitement and anxiety as I lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling.Taking a deep breath, I forced myself out of bed and stretched. "You got this, Julie," I whispered to myself.I walked to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my face to shake off the lingering sleepiness. As I stared at my reflection, I noticed the nervous energy in my eyes. I picked up my toothbrush and began brushing my teeth."Okay, no overthinking," I muttered. "Just get dressed, look confident, and don’t mess this up."After a quick shower, I stood in front of my wardrobe, debating what to wear. Should I go for a formal black suit or something slightly more relaxed? I wanted to look professional but also feel comfortable. After a few minutes of indecision, I finally settled on a white blouse tucked into a navy-blue pencil skir
One Night One Chance Chapter 30: Girls Night Out
Julie's POV“Mmmmm, why are you so delicious?” I said, eyeing the last bite of pizza in my hand before tossing it into my mouth. Just as I was about to take a sip of my cappuccino, my phone buzzed.I stood up and walked toward my phone, which was lying on the bed. As I picked it up, I noticed I had a new email. I opened it, and my eyes widened as I read:"Hope this message meets you well. Your job application has been approved, and the interview will take place in two weeks' time. More details will be emailed to you."“Oh my God! My application has been approved by Charlie Designs!” I shouted in excitement, my voice echoing in the room as I jumped on the bed.After I kicked myself out of my old job—thanks to that disgusting former boss of mine who was a molester in disguise—it had been a struggle. Every job I applied to rejected me. I’d almost given up hope on ever finding a decent job again.“I need to tell Ari about this! I’m so happy!” I said out loud to no one, grabbing my phone t
One Night One Chance Chapter 29: I Miss Him
Ariana's POV"And what the hell are you doing here?" Cindy's voice rang out as she walked toward me.I stood my ground, refusing to let her presence intimidate me. "I think I should be the one asking you that," I shot back.She let out a sharp, mocking laugh that made my skin crawl. "You have some nerve showing your face here after what happened to Damien because of you. If I were you, I would’ve disappeared for good. Don’t be a fool, Ariana."Her words hit me like a slap. My fingers curled into fists, but I forced myself to remain calm."Have you been waiting for him to get hurt all along just so you could take advantage of the situation? Driving his car, pretending to be his fiancée, acting like you're already Mrs. Logan while Damien is still in a coma? You have no shame, Cindy." The words spilled out before I could stop myself.Cindy's smile faltered for just a second before she regained her composure. She took a slow step closer, her eyes glinting with something sinister. "Oh, Ari
One Night One Chance Chapter 28: The Distance Between Us.
Ariana's POVThe door suddenly opened, and I quickly pulled my hand away from Damien’s face as if I had been caught doing something I shouldn’t. My heart jumped in my chest, and I turned to see a guard stepping inside."It's been ten minutes. I think you should be done now," the guard said, his tone neutral.I swallowed hard and nodded. "Yeah... yes... I'm done already. I was about to leave," I murmured, taking one last lingering look at Damien’s unconscious face before turning away.With a heavy heart, I followed Alex toward the door, my steps slow, reluctant. The silence between us as we walked back to my ward was thick with unspoken thoughts. Seeing Damien like that—helpless, lifeless and pale made my stomach twist. How long would he be like that? When would he open his eyes? Would he ever? The thought was unbearable.When we reached my ward, I turned to Alex, forcing a small, appreciative smile. "Thank you so much, Alex.""Uh... it’s nothing, Miss," he replied with a slight smile.
One Night One Chance Chapter 27 : Just wake up.
Ariana’s POVI had been lying awake for over four hours, unable to sleep no matter how hard I tried. Every time I closed my eyes, my mind dragged me back to that horrible night.I turned my head to the side and saw Julie sleeping on the hospital sofa. A wave of guilt washed over me. If none of this had happened, she wouldn’t be here. She’d be at home, stretched out on her king-sized bed, sleeping peacefully. But instead, she was stuck here, just to take care of me.I sighed and sat up, reaching for my phone. My screen was filled with missed calls and unread messages—most of them from Charles."Ari, I’ve been trying to reach you for four days now. If you see this message, please call or text me. I’m so worried."I let out a deep sigh and scrolled through my call log. That’s when I saw Damien’s name. The last call he made to me. The one from the night I was kidnapped.A lump formed in my throat, the memories hitting me hard—the way he showed up, risking his life to save me.I used to th
One Night One Chance Chapter 26: It's All My Fault.
Ariana’s POV "Those bastards!" Julie cursed after the guards dragged us out of the waiting room. Her eyes were filled with anger and worry. "Ari, you need medical attention too. Will you stop being stubborn and get yourself treated? Please, we'll figure the rest out later I promise." she pleaded, her voice shaking. "No! I'm not going anywhere," I cried, my body trembling. Tears streamed down my face as guilt crashed over me. "This is all my fault. I'm so stupid, so stupid!" I hit myself, frustration and despair mixing into one overwhelming emotion. "No, Ari! This is not your fault. Stop hitting yourself, please," Julie rushed forward, grabbing my wrists to stop me. "I put him in danger," I sobbed. "It's my fault!" My chest ached as the words left my mouth. "I have to go in. I need to know if Damien will be okay!" I tried to push past her, desperate to reach the surgery waiting room. "Ariana, no! Come back! Don't do this!" Julie grabbed my arm, trying to hold me back. I fo
One Night One Chance Chapter 25: Stay With Me.
Ariana’s POV“No… no… Damien, you’ve been shot!” My voice broke as I fought back the tears threatening to spill.Damien groaned in pain, his body swaying before his knees buckled, and he sank to the ground.Panic surged through me as I rushed to his side, my hands shaking uncontrollably. I pressed my trembling fingers against the wound in his stomach, trying to stop the bleeding, but the warm liquid kept seeping through my fingers.“Ari… run… just… leave me… here… go……” His voice was weak, barely above a whisper.“No, Damien! I won’t leave you… I won’t… I won’t let you die here alone! hey look at me!" My hands cradled his face, forcing him to look at me. “You hear me? We’re leaving together. I’m not leaving you behind.”His breathing was shallow, and his face was growing pale. “Ari… please… go… just run…”“Damien, stop! Stay with me, please… please stay with me.” My voice cracked as the tears finally fell. I looked up and saw my father’s men closing in on us, their footsteps growing l
One Night One Chance Chapter 24: A Desperate Rescue
Ariana's POVI opened my eyes, disoriented. Where was I? My head pounded as I tried to move, only to realize I was tied to a chair. Panic surged through me as I glanced around the dimly lit space—an abandoned factory. I struggled against the ropes, but they wouldn’t budge.Then, a voice cut through the silence."Stop struggling, Ariana. Don’t make things harder for yourself, darling," the voice taunted, stepping closer.I froze. My breath hitched as my eyes met his. My father. The sight of him sent a wave of anger and fear crashing over me."What do you want from me? Why are you doing this?" I demanded, my voice shaking with both fury and desperation."Oh, Ariana, darling, are you crying?" He smirked, taking slow, deliberate steps toward me. He leaned in, brushing a strand of my hair behind my ear."Don’t cry. This won’t take long," he murmured, lifting my chin with his hand."Let go of me!" I spat, sinking my teeth into his skin.He recoiled, hissing in pain. Then, with a flash of an
