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82. Eye for an Eye
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83. Eternal love.—. Mikolaj .—My fingers are shaking with adrenaline as if I took a spoon full of caffeine. Inspecting my bare torso in mirror, I grab a medical kit and throw it on the counter.I never expected her to attack me like that. The idea seems ridiculous, but she managed to draw some scratches on me. This isn’t the Riley I know. I was worried about her safety. But her rage and passion made me realize she wasn’t as fragile as I thought she was.I hope she reads the file. She has been living in a bubble and has no clue how hypothetical her family is. It’s easier to look down at others while sitting on your high horses.‘Your family deserved what happened to them.’She ticked me off real bad. I try not to think about what happened to Mama... Or I would not be able to function. I close my eyes, trying to place my emotions. Do I feel any remorse for hiding my identity from Riley? No. Do I have any sympathy for her? Not exactly. I feel bad. But not bad enough to spare Ramsey and
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 84. Best Friend
84. Best Friend— . Riley . —“You think you can do that?” he asks with a calculating glint in his eyes while I try to decipher his ulterior motive.“What purpose will it solve?”“Come on now, it’s obvious. If you don’t do this, it will only be a race. ‘Who will publish the article sooner?” He air-quotes. “Me or Ramsey. If you tell them you are dating me… They will understand the gravity of this situation. Why would your grandfather listen to you otherwise?” He seems highly amused and so sure that Granddad wouldn’t heed to my warning. While I stay frozen in my spot, unable to utter a word.Is he right?“After that, I will arrange a meeting to discuss getting off each other’s backs. Just the way you want. No more cycle of revenge.”Lump in my throat forms bigger as I look down at the beige carpet under my feet. No more revenge... But what are the implications for me? When I came to his room, I thought he wouldn’t agree to anything I suggested. If he has come to a compromise, I should ta
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 85. Mirror
85. Mirror— . Mikolaj .—I throw a quick glance at her phone logs while making my way to bedroom. There are no calls or messages after our confrontation in the study. But she sent a text to Garrett a few hours ago.‘…..There is something I need to tell you.….I am sorry I didn’t tell you any sooner.’Sitting on the edge of the bed, I take a breath. It was sheer luck she didn’t tell anyone about us and I have to make best use of this situation. I have raked my mind and there’s no other way.Of course, I will choose my blood over an enemy’s daughter. Two decades ago, we were left with no alternatives. Antoni took our parents into hiding while I made rounds of law firms, without fully understanding what was happening. Investigation against us, on top of losing my family, was too much. Jonas shouldn’t have to experience what I went through. I promised Maria that much and will keep my word.Steeling myself, I type a message to Garrett, then throw her phone in my drawer. I hope it does the
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 86. Crescent
86. Crescent—. Riley . —Mikolaj leaves the room, following Jessie as I unlock my phone to throw a quick glance. So many calls and messages.“Law enforcement. Please open the door.” My heart skips a beat when I hear the words. Loud and clear. I thought Jessie was reacting to something she watched on TV.I rush out, but I hold myself after a few steps. Mikolaj has not kidnapped me. I am here at will. ‘Convince them.’Moving nearer to my door, I strain to catch the conversation. A faint smile forms at my lips as the officer says, “We want to meet Riley Adams. Her family has requested a wellness check on her.”I have no reason to feel happy. But I am sure Mikolaj didn’t anticipate this. At least, I didn’t.“Sure,” Mikolaj says lightly and I stroll out of my room. He turns, meeting my gaze as I make my way towards them. He raises his brow at me with a smile. As if he wasn’t about to throttle me barely a minute ago. I can almost hear him say, ‘Try to be convincing.’Standing next to him
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 87. Consider it done
87. Consider it done– . Riley . –Sitting alone at the dining table, I am staring at the artfully decorated chicken salad on my plate. While Mikolaj is hovering around like a hawk to make sure I finish my food. Goodness. How old does he think I am? “Jessie, it’s bedtime,” Mikolaj reminds her, and she shrieks.“NOOO. FIVE Minutes!”“Keep your voice low. Five minutes and then we’ll go.”Jessie goes back to playing while Mikolaj sits comfortably on the sofa. They had dinner almost an hour ago while I was lamenting the loss of my relationship with my parents and family, as I know it. My appetite is long gone because deep inside I know things might never be same. But I cannot afford to get sick. It’s better to eat. After swirling the fork around forever, I finally take a bite. See! It’s not that bad.“I need to have a word with you after dinner,” Mikolaj informs me, and I internally roll my eyes. Would it be possible to avoid each other living under the same roof? But I need to know wha
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 88. Disappointment
88. Disappointment– . Riley . –.“Why is everything happening at the same time?” I say in disbelief. It’s too much to process. Last time I had an anxiety attack when I was digging into his emails with Ashley’s help. “I know it’s not something you would like to talk about,” Natalie says, but doesn’t know what’s bothering me. Ash saw some nasty images when she accessed his emails. Who knows who that girl was… I swallow hard, feeling guilty. I should have reported it. But how could I have explained it to the authorities? That we accessed someone’s email who has been on the run for two years?“He is dangerous.” “I think he always was…” Again. Natalie doesn’t know about Maxim. What do I even tell her? I don’t remember everything. The memories that resurface sometimes feel like figments of my imagination.“His company is not good. The people he was supposed to work with… were monsters.” I try to divert my attention away from them. I am supposed to keep my shit together.“Yet he pulled Ja
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 89. Karma
89. Karma– . Riley . —His words slice through me like a knife as he disappears into the suite. I stand there, trying to understand how the hell did this happen? How I could be so reckless.Mikolaj offers me a kerchief while I want to melt in my spot. “I am sorry it happened this way… You can leave if you want,” he says and I glance up at him, unable to hide my horror.Did he kiss me on purpose?He takes my expression for something else and says, “All I am saying is… If you don’t want to face them, go home and let me deal with this.”“That’s not my home,” I say, numbly. Now that dad hates me, I don’t think I have any place called home anymore. All because of him. He sighs. “I cannot delay this meeting. Now that your family knows… Ramsey must be itching to release that article.”That would be a tremendous inconvenience for Mikolaj. We are in dark about what Granddad has covered in the article against Jonas. But I know Miko will suppress or divert the attention using his methods. After
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 90. Family time
90. Family time– . Mikolaj . –Riley disappears into another room and I shift my focus at three angry men standing in front of me. Owen steps forward, extending his arm for a handshake. A friendly gesture was the last thing I was expecting, but alright. “This is the first time we are meeting…” he comments, and I nod. “You were still a freshman at school when I started college...” I have never met Ramsey, either. Apart from seeing him at school a few times, we never outright talked. Now I understand why Garrett was never keen on inviting me to his place while he often made himself comfortable at my home... The one that burned into ashes. Suppressing my rage, I comment, “You’ve made quite a name for yourself... compared to Garrett.”“Is this the purpose of this meeting? To derogate me?” Garrett says in exasperation.“Do I need to?” I stare at him with a cold expression. I was infuriated about the fact that he accepted Callum’s case, but now, when they are preying on my nephew, I want
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Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 113. Pregnancy test.
. - Riley - .“Lie down with me?”Mikolaj nods and pulls out his phone, typing a quick message. I watch him, feeling an odd tightness in my chest that I can’t quite understand. When he finally tucks his phone away and lies beside me, I turn onto my side to face him. It’s then I notice the slight hitch in his breathing, each breath rough and uneven, his face etched with lines of pain.“How bad are your injuries? Your liver?”“It’s fine. She was creating a fuss for no reason,” he says with an air of annoyance towards the stern lady. “My ribs are still a mystery. We will know more after x-ray.” His voice trails off, and I glance up at him, raising a brow.“And…?”“Nothing serious. I’m hoping it’s just a hairline fracture, not a full break…”“Sounds awful.”“Not that bad, trust me. I am just worried about how I will handle Jessie jumping around in bed.”I go quiet when I hear Jessie’s name. How things will be when I get back to my life. West could try to kidnap me again, or Maxim. Would I
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 112. Test
. - Riley - .As they wheel through a dimly lit hallway, lethargy and dull pain wash over me like a heavy blanket. My back aches, my left arm throbs, and there’s something digging into my neck that’s becoming increasingly annoying.The stretcher carrying Miko pulls away from me and he protests, “Take us to the same room!”“No…” the medic who tended to us in the chopper says pointedly.“Oh, for fuck’s sake, it’s not a hospital!” Mikolaj snaps at her.“Our commitment to our work rivals that of an emergency room.” She claps back in a mockingly professional tone and I am wondering if I should laugh or be wary of her statement. “Plus, do you want to die of internal injuries?”“Yeah man… We need to make sure the person paying us doesn’t drop dead,” the guy with the dislocated shoulder croaks, eliciting a round of chuckles from the others. “I feel fine,” Miko mutters, sulking.“She needs some privacy, and you need an ultrasound.” With that, she rushes into a room with the man who has a bull
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 111. Ride
Ride. - Mikolaj - .“All clear.” The Merce ahead of me says after a quick sweep of the room. A brief glance behind tells me the man limping along with me is losing his strength. “Stay here and make sure no one comes from behind,” I tell him. We both know it’s unlikely—everyone in this building is either dead or incapacitated. Still, I would rather he conserve his energy than exhaust himself before the mission is over. We’re not safe until we’re out.“How is it going?” Raylan asks over my ear piece and I grunt.“Not sure if she is here,” I reply, keeping my focus on the bodies lying down. My urge to drill another bullet in each of their heads is strong, but there’s no point in disrespecting the dead, especially when it would invite more legal complications than we already have.“Fuck.”My heart hammers in my chest as I ask, “What?”“Yours is the only team having some action. Rest of the sites were… Not the one,” he says with a slight pause.Based on the analysis of the sunlight and
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 110. Rescue
110. Rescue . - Riley - . My hands tremble as I grab the door handle and pull. It doesn’t budge. Did West come back, or is it just the seven of us under attack? A small part of me wonders if it's the police. I have no choice but to wait and watch my luck unfold. So I do that. I sink in a corner and flinch with each gunshot. Rapid sharp cracks make my heart jump as I realize someone is firing an automatic rifle. This can't be a rescue mission. Considering the chaos outside I will definitely die before the night ends. Chewing on my lips, I glance towards the bathroom and consider. I should try 911 again. My legs are weak beneath me as I tiptoe inside and lift the lid off the toilet tank. I reach in and feel the cold plastic of the phone. Next, I go to the mattress and lift the edge just enough to grab the folded piece of tissue that hides the unused pregnancy test. I shove the test into my pocket, promising myself If I survive this night, first thing I will do is take the test. My
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 109. Shots
. - Riley - .Thankfully, I am already on the move to put the toilet tank lid back on when Scarlett slams the door open.“What did you do?” she demands.“One of them grabbed me… I- I just reacted,” I say, reaching to flush, praying that the flimsy plastic bag somehow saves the phone.She nods, her expression unreadable as she turns on her heel. “Come with me.”Her silence makes my heart thump and I follow her down the hallway, my mind racing. “Scar?” I ask in a small voice.“You could have come to me!” she snaps. “Reed is trying to seal a deal with them, and the man you attacked is someone important.” She is quiet for a moment, breathing hard as she asks, “Seriously, tell me, are you seeking trouble for no reason?”“I am NOT!” I defend myself, my anger rising. How could she say that to me? “He was groping me. What am I supposed to do? Let him feel me?” “As long as he is not screwing you without payment, I don’t see a problem. Get down on your high horse and focus on keeping your head
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 108. To-Do
. - Riley - .As West locks the door from outside, I turn and my eyes meet the stare of security camera, its red blinking light taunting me. Is Mikolaj really watching or is West just playing mind games? Doesn’t matter. I am pissed at both of them. West kidnapped me, but Mikolaj... He literally forced me to live with him so I would be miserable.“Does my misery make you delighted, Mr. Josef?” Slight shake of my head I add, “I fucking hate you… Hate that you used me to get your stupid revenge.” I know he cannot hear me, but if he could, would he even care? Turning on my heel, I stroll into the bathroom. As my hand grips the cold knob, the rage drains away, leaving the hollow ache. My emotions are a chaotic mess, bouncing between hurt and fury. I should blame the sex party West forced me to stay in. The atmosphere of lust and excess made my eyes bleed. Figuratively. Then he had the nerve to ask for a kiss. And the worst part… First thought that crossed my mind was how Mikolaj would re
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 107. Deal
Deal. - Mikolaj - .“They will try to squeeze you dry, Miko. This 10k stunt was just to put you at ease with the idea of spending money. I know you’re stressed, and this is why you need to consult others before spending any more money,” Raylan says as he pulls over in front of Camilla’s house. Apparently, paparazzi are still lingering around my house, hence Camilla brought her here.“I will also look for an expert who can advise us on negotiations. If they contact during the night—which we both know is highly unlikely—ask me or Camilla first. Don’t decide anything alone.”I’m too exhausted to show my annoyance. So I simply nod and grab my bag to walk inside. House is dark with a dim glow pouring from the laptop on dining table. Camilla is sitting there, clenching a tissue in her fist.“Camilla?” She closes the laptop and straightens her back.“Took you a while…” she asks in a strange voice.“Yea,” I reply, my eyes searching her face. She seems somewhere between upset and composed.“I
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 106. Ping
Ping. - . Mikolaj . - .Raylan kicks on the door, and with a loud thud it slams against the wall. I stroll inside and look around for the occupants. Then I see him. Victor glued to the couch, startled. “About time,” I say as he gets up and takes a run towards the door.Raylan blocks his way, pushing him back inside.“Wh- What do you want this time?” Victor asks as Raylan nudges him one more time as he stumbles onto the carpet.“Camilla told me about your polite comment a few hours ago,” I sneer at him. “We were curious what it meant.”After my meeting with Jacob and Natalie, I got an interesting call from Camilla and I took flight back here immediately. Since the website Jacob told me about is inaccessible, I am hoping to find some answers here. “I-I meant no offense.”The door knocks and Camilla’s voice comes through. “Are you guys in there?” Raylan lets her in and her eyes widen, seeing Victor. “Where the fuck are your clothes?” Then she frowns, her eyes searching for something. “
Ruining My Enemy's Daughter 105. Party of sorts - 2
Party of sorts - 2. - . Riley . - .I had asked West last night if he had contacted anyone, but he didn’t spit out a word either.“Why are you here, Tank? Do you need something?” Scar says as before I can ask Tank anything.“A blow job,” he says with a twinkle in his eyes. I know he is talking to Scarlet, but his fixed gaze at me pisses me off beyond no explanation.“Try that and I will bite it off. Then maybe shove it in your mouth,” I grit through my teeth.His face contorts with anger as he strides towards me. Scarlett rushes between us, creating a barrier while my fingers twitch to grab the knife on the counter behind me.“West won’t be happy if you create a mess in here.”“He isn’t my fuckin boss.” He snarls.“Even others won’t be happy. This is an important meeting, Tank. Please… Calm down.”With a jerk, he grabs Scarlet’s hand and backs away. “Join us for the party or die in the kitchen, but you cannot leave this area until the party is over.”“I was looking forward to attend
