Chapter 124: I did because I'm a villain who ruins everyone's story Elsie read the comments section quietly as she sipped her tea in a cafe. Her gaze was fixed on the cup, which was cold and tasted like chaff. She was not in the right state of mind to enjoy the tea, even though it was from her favorite cafe. "It is only the beginning auntie, I will bring down everything you erupted with my mother's resources. " As the door opened, the good luck chains hanging over it rang from the wind. It brought Elsie's focus to the door. Chase Scott ambled in, his eyes searching the restaurant and falling on Elsie, who was waving. A smile sprang on his lips, and his legs moved towards her. Pulling out a seat, he smiled
Chapter 125: She had a daughter? "Let her take responsibility for her mistakes," Sebastian yelled, out of frustration. He was tired of seeing his friend, hopeless support that sister of his who cared only about her benefits at the end of the day. He never liked April, just like Elsie. Now, he could pull out the difference between them and see how much Elsie differed from that brat. He hated judging her at first. "She was sixteen! I could not ruin her life then, and I won't now. You, of all people, know why I protect her so much," Aiden said, his voice laced with desperation. "I know her mother died while trying to save you from a car. And she made you promise her to take care of her daughter. You brought April home and hid her for days with you before you finally had the courage to beg your mother to adopt her. It was the first time you ever asked for something from your mother, and it made you feel humiliated.. A tale as old as time," Sebastian recounted, his
Chapter 126: Anything. When Aiden woke up from the nightmare, he wore his flip-flops and headed to the balcony. The cool air blew against his broad bare chest, giving him a chill. The vibrant moon stood majestically, shading its glow over the city. He found it alluring and would stare at it. It was six months ago when he found out from the investigator he had hired that Elsie was the girl in that accident. Not only that, her mother and brother had died in the crash too. "Why did my mother lie to me?" he wondered. "Why did I believe her?" Suddenly, his heart felt heavy. He slammed his fist into the wall, and bruises coated his knuckles as a result. Secretly, Elsie watched him in silence. She could not help but cry to see him in this state. The drift in their relationship was taking a toll on their lives. Again, he punched the wall harder than the first time. ### Outside a four-star hotel, the sun was overhead, and people went about their dail
Chapter 127:The song is over "Mom, join us for dinner," Little Eldon called out to his mother, Elsie, who had just arrived home. Elsie surveyed the area. All her favorite dishes had been set up. She gazed up at Aiden with a questioning look. "What is the celebration?" Elsie asked, gaze at the table. The aroma wafting into her nose, causing her to salivate. "It is your birthday today," Aiden replied with a small smile. Things had been awkward between them, and he didn't know how to act around her anymore. Elsie's lips parted in surprise when she heard this. Her phone had run out of power because she had left the charger at home. "You forgot your own birthday, Mommy," Eldon found this amusing and couldn't help but laugh. "Are you laughing at your mom, baby? That isn't fair. I forgot," Elsie said, a slight frown on her face. "Who forgets their birthday?" Eldon giggled, his hands clasped in front of him. Elsie came over and showered him with kisses,
Chapter 128: I am his victim too Elsie watched the fleeing figure, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. One of the servants came by, holding up a tray of shots. "Ma'am, do you want a glass?" the servant, Naina, asked, her voice laced with pity as she stared at Elsie. Elsie felt like she had been kicked in the stomach. She knew this woman had been drugging her for the past years, which made her stomach flip with resentment. Slowly, Elsie shook her head. "No, Naina," she replied, her voice calm. The girl grew flustered, rubbing the back of her neck nervously as she searched for a different strategy. "Ma'am, the house has been quiet. Is there a problem between you and President Scott?"
Chapter 129: I have my ways. In the jail visitation room, Dahlia met with her lawyer, Sylvester Peters. They sat across from each other, Sylvester clad in a grey suit and Dahlia in a green free dress. "What are you saying?" Dahlia asked, her voice laced with concern. "I'm sorry, Dahlia, but the judge denied your bail for the second time." Sylvester said, his voice somber. "We can plead--" "Isn't that because of the Scotts? Are they using their power?" Dahlia's voice was laced with bitterness as she interrupted him. "Well, the judge and Aiden Scott attended the same university, and they are quite close. It could be..." Sylvester admitted, his voice small.  
Chapter 130: Truly disgusting Sebastian stepped into the mini bar, his expression a mix of surprise and concern. "I was surprised to get your call. And worried too," he said, adjusting his white turtleneck and jeans as he took in Aiden's somber demeanor. Aiden remained silent, filling his glass with more wine, his white shirt unbuttoned at the top, revealing his broad chest. The tension in the room was palpable. After a moment, Sebastian could no longer bear the silence. "Oh, I see. Is this the silent treatment I have heard fondly of? If you aren't going to speak to me, then I should leave to wallow in your sorrows in peace." He shifted his weight, hands sinking into his pockets. "Wait," Aiden called out, frustration evident in his voice.&n
Chapter 131: You let a dangerous psychopath roam free Elsie's mind was reeling from the bombshell Loretta had just dropped. Aiden's life was in danger because of the malicious schemes of his own sister. She couldn't even begin to imagine the turmoil he must be feeling. She turned to Loretta, her eyes blazing with anger. "How could you do this to your own son?" Elsie was also a mother. She could imagine putting Eldon through all that because of the family name. What kind of mother was she? To let one child take the blame for another. April killed Lynn. April was the one driving. Elsie felt like her heart would explode from the pain she was experiencing. Loretta shrunk back, her expression wracke
Chapter Four: Mate?"The alpha male is not just a leader, but a guardian." - Unknown ___ In the torturing basement of the Crescent Moon Pack, a dungeon meant for defilers of the pack, the stench of blood and sweat filled the air. Kael and his beta, Lyra, strode in powerful strides towards the dungeon where the head witch was being kept. They had been successful in eradicating almost all the witches that had attacked them. "Why do you think the witches attacked us yesterday?" Lyra inquired softly, her voice echoing in the marble halls, as she pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose. "What do you think?" Kael retorted, subtle anger lacing his voice. He glared at her as if she had asked him to bite off his finger and increased his steps. Ly
Chapter Three: Kaiya, are we going to die? "Werewolves are like the ocean, you can't control them, but you can learn to navigate their tides." - Unknown ___ Kaiya and Linda ran swiftly through the darkened forest, their feet pounding on the soft ground. Kaiya's heart raced, both from the physical exertion and the sheer terror of the situation. "Hurry, Linda! He's coming after us!" Kaiya yelled, glancing nervously over her shoulder. Linda's breath came in short gasps, and Kaiya could see the strain on her face. She knew her asthmatic friend was struggling to keep up the pace. Suddenly, a bone-chilling howl pierced the air, sending shivers down their spin
Chapter Two: I want to see you happy "The things that go bump in the night, are not always monsters, sometimes they are just lost souls." - Unknown ___ Surprisingly, the day wrapped up as if the awkward conversation with her boss had never happened. Kaiya had never been happy, so she took out Linda to a small restaurant by the town borders to celebrate. It was a dumb but necessary idea. In the restaurant, they sat in a garden-themed backyard awaiting the waiter to come and take their orders. Sitting across from each other, Linda smacked her pink-painted lips several times, her legs bouncing nonstop. She wore a bright smile which happened to complement the black skin-tight dress she was wearing.
Chapter One: The beginning "The supernatural is the natural, not yet understood." - Elbert Hubbard ___ In the beautiful city of Voldermont, known for the void icy cold river that encircled the town and its touristic caves and beautiful forest, the cold wind carried from the river swept into the window of a three-storey building, making everyone shiver. "Have you contacted the man for the new windows?" Linda Crowe, the best friend and five-year roommate of Kaiya, asked as the moment she arrived at Kaiya's cubicle. She placed a cup of hot coffee with no cream on the table. Linda, a twenty-three-year-old ebony lady with heavy curves and brown butt-length braids. "Huh?" Kaiya raised her celery-green eyes to meet her friend's darker
Author's AppreciationI started writing this earlier without this novel being finished, because I wanted to say something from the heart and not rushed. That doesn't mean my other appreciations are not from the heart. They are!You see, I have never been good with words and not always known how to respond to messages, emails, and so on. I am a freaking walking disaster, a one-woman circus clown kind of show, but I say this with much confidence: when I read a book and I laugh hard, feel hate, dislike, and cringe at moments which genuinely become a part of me, even if just for a time - it fills in my heart. I am overwhelmed by such talent to aid me grapple with my own emotions and go over every scene. Feeling satisfied and still wishing for more. Looking at you, Ashley Peston, you perfect angelic wordsmith.And I want that to be the same feeling my readers get from
Epilogue Elsie's POV Six months later. I got a call from the prison, concerning Trixson's plea to have me visit her. I should have said no. However, I needed to hear what she wanted to say. Trixson had been sentenced with a double life sentence for the murders she had been involved in. Boris had been given ten years for being an accomplice in Henry's homicide. Trixson had Boris sneak into the rehab disguised as an operating nurse and provided him the drugs Henry overdosed on. After this, Boris' conscience could not bear the burden of the secret. Hence, he came to me. He had to, after I provided him photos of Trixson and Director Lee's affair. All that helped take off the rose-colored glasses he wore aroun
Chapter 137: I have you Aiden stepped out of the prison gate, blinking in the bright sunlight. He had dreamed of this moment for what felt like an eternity, and yet, it still felt surreal. He was finally free. As he looked around, his eyes scanned the crowded streets, searching for a familiar face. And then, he saw her. Elsie stood out from the crowd, her flaming red hair shining like a flame. She wore a bright smile, and her eyes sparkled with tears, as she waved at him. Aiden's heart skipped a beat as he made his way towards her. Elsie still looked as beautiful as she did the first time he saw her at the Scott mansion. She wore a knee-length red dress that clung to her skin, exposing her heavy curves. As a result of the pregnancy, Elsie had gained weight, and her chest and ass had grown bigger too. She was
Chapter 136: Prison Life Aiden's POV The courtroom had been filled with a sense of tension and anticipation. The judge, a middle-aged woman with a stern expression, sat at the bench. I stood before her, my eyes fixed on Elsie, who had been crying non-stop. The prosecutor stood opposite me, arms crossed. The judge announced, "After careful consideration of the evidence and the severity of the crime, I hereby sentence you to 7 years in prison for withholding information and obstruction of justice in relation to the double homicide case." My eyes had widened for a brief moment, but I accepted the sentence with a nod. I knew I deserved this punishment for my actions. The judge continued, "While I acknowledge your cooperation with the authorities and your expression o
Chapter 135; Promise me Two months later. On the day of Aiden's trial, after he had refused to file for bail, Elsie kept Eldon entertained by playing Legos when Aunt Rina walked in. The little lad ran to hug Rina, and she kissed him on the cheek. "Aunt Rina, where have you been? I've missed you," he exclaimed, his dimples creeping up as he smiled. Leaning in, she explained in a sweet voice, "I was busy, boy. But I'm back now..." Elsie, leaning against the counter in the kitchen, found their encounter very cute. She sometimes envied Eldon's relationship with Rina. A huge grin curled up on Eldon's lips, and he raised his arms, shouting out of ecstasy, "Yay, we'll all play together!" "We will," Rina confirmed, nodding her head. She reached out to touch the boy's cheek and pinched it fondly. "You should go to your room and wait for me there while I talk to your mom." The kid threw his arms up in happiness, spread them wide like wings, and ran out, making plane