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SECRETS OF THE HEART CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
“I'll be fine, Soph. I'm just going for a few days and I'll make sure I keep in touch every day.” Luna inched closer, enveloping her in a warm hug. The corners of her lips pointed downwards, her forehead wrinkling as she buried her face in Luna's neck. “I'll miss you,” she mumbled.Luna chuckled, “I'll be back soon. I just want to be sure we'll never have to see her again.” Standing a few feet behind them, George kept an eye on his watch as they cuddled, waiting for Luna to hurry up so they could leave. When he realised they'd started a new discussion, he cleared his throat and moved closer, interrupting them.“Sorry to intrude, but Luna, we have to go. You can chat with her later over the phone.” Sophia narrowed her eyes at him and gave him a snarl.Leaving Luna's side, she walked up to George, tilting her head up to face him. She directed her index finger at him and waggled it, making him cock his head back. “Listen, George, don't you dare try any funny business with Luna, okay? I
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A malicious smile played on Vanessa's lips, her deadly eyes boring into Luna's soul as they came into the room. Although her hands were handcuffed to the table, she tapped her fingers on it in a sinister way, making Luna shudder a bit.Vanessa hadn't changed at all.Even though she'd only seen her once, the memory of what she looked like was still fresh in her brain. Her almond-shaped eyes perfectly accentuated their emerald colour, bringing out that devilish look in her and her skin was still as flawless as ever.But Luna stood tall, broadening her shoulders as she straightened up in front of her.“So, you guys are finally back together,” she stated, rolling her eyes as she leaned back in her chair.Luna glanced at George for a moment who was quietly seething at Vanessa, before she turned her attention back to her. She clenched her jaw, “My building….why did you burn it down?” “What building?”Luna's eyes narrowed, tilting her head slightly to the side as she gave Vanessa a ‘Don’t
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Sophia's face lit up on the screen, her voice filled with enthusiasm. “It’s been a wild ride. We've secured three major deals with Nova Solutions, GreenTech and Solo Ventures.”Luna's eyebrows shot up as she leaned back in her chair, taking in the update. “That’s amazing. What kind of numbers are we talking?”Sophia glanced down at her notes, her hair falling around her face. “We’re at $2.6 million in investments, and revenue's up 28%.” Luna let out a low whistle, a wide smile spreading across her face. “Looks like business is booming.”Sophia nodded, her eyes glinting. “Marketing's been crushing it too. Social media’s up 45%, website traffic by 25%.”Luna leaned forward, her elbows on the desk. “What about new clients?”“Fifteen acquired so far.” Sophia's smile grew wider. “And I've got some exciting news – we're in talks with a potential investor who is looking to put in $6.5 million to fuel our expansion.”Luna's eyes widened, a small gasp escaping her lips. “That's huge, Soph.”S
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Luna tugged at his tie, pulling it tighter as she helped him knot it. A small smile formed on her lips as she finished, adjusting it gently in place. “Sure you can finally return to work? Your arm isn't fully healed yet.” She looked up at him, her eyes filled with concern. George nodded reassuringly. “I need to go sort out some stuff, Alex says they need my help with it,” her smile faltered, giving way to a frown that replaced it. George took her hand and planted a subtle, yet tender kiss on it. “I'll be fine and I'll make sure I quickly finish up whatever's going on and head home. I don't want you dying because you miss me too much.” George chuckled, making Luna roll her eyes playfully.“Yeah, I think you should go now,” she mused.“Oh, now you're chasing me away?” George asked, laughing as Luna wrapped her arm around his elbow, dragging him towards the door.“Just making sure you don't get too comfortable.”As they reached the car, George's driver stood attentive, holding the do
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The bitter taste of betrayal lingered on Luna's lips as she whispered his name. Taking a step forward, the shards of Luna’s heart scattered across the marble floor, mirroring the shattered remains of her trust.In one moment, the world she knew crumbled, leaving only ruins of love and deceit.“Shit,” he whispered and adjusted his clothes, leaving Vanessa's side to meet Luna at the door. Hoping she hadn't heard much, his expression became solemn. “It's not what it looks like. I was just……”A sharp, piercing crack echoed through the room. Vanessa's eyes widened in shock and a small gasp escaped her lips as Luna's palm cracked against his cheek.George's eyes flashed in surprise as his head recoiled to the side. The force of the slap sent a throbbing pain that spread across his face like wildfire. He jerked his head up, clenching his jaw as he glared at Luna with blazing eyes, a low growl rumbling in his chest. “You disgusting, selfish pig,” Luna hissed, spitting the words out as a ve
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He tossed on his bed back and forth, forcing his eyelids to close shut as he struggled to get some sleep, but his mind refused to be quiet. Memories that had been long buried resurfaced, taunting him.He recalled the night of four years ago, the darkness, the silhouette of her face.The way she moved beneath him, her whispered moans, the addictive taste of her skin. It had been a long time since he had a good encounter with a lady, and she'd given herself freely.Even better, she was fresh.A virgin.As he relived the passion, his grip on his pillow tightened. He'd never experienced such intensity, such inferno.Suddenly, he sat up with a start, gasping as if he'd been underwater for too long. Sitting up, he rubbed his temples, attempting to shake off the vivid memories. But they still lingered.Why couldn't he erase her from his mind? No matter what he did, he just couldn't forget that night. Years of searching, and still, no one compared. Her beauty, her spark, her innocence. He g
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Luna's eyes welled up, tears streaming down her face as the memories flooded back. She collapsed onto the hotel bed, her body shaking uncontrollably.“He used you again.”“You're weak and vulnerable.”“Your feeble heart was just too easy to manipulate.”The voices in Luna's head wouldn't keep quiet, tormenting her as they constantly reminded her of how she'd let her guard down….of how she trusted him again. And she could have lost everything she struggled to build over the years if she hadn't found out about his lies sooner.She recalled that fateful day.George didn't have his breakfast because he was running late. She had made him promise to take some food along so he would take his medicine, but when she saw he hadn't taken the lunch box, she decided to go give it to him at his office. Arriving at George's office, lunch box in hand, the scene unfolded like a nightmare. George’s secretary, caught off guard, stumbling over her words.The door to his office was slightly ajar.Vanessa
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Twenty-four hours had passed since the bombshell news. Luna's mind was in shambles. Her phone rang non-stop, clients and investors demanding answers. She had tried to answer some of the calls and texts, but Sophia advised her not to, until later. The only person she had talked to over the phone was Marcus, who reassured her that he would do everything in his power to find out who was spreading such rumours.But Luna already knew who was behind them.“I knew he was up to something,” Sophia hissed as she walked back and forth in the room, nibbling on her index finger. Luna had managed to gather herself during the past hours and told Sophia everything, leaving nothing out.They already had their bath and had ordered room service to bring their breakfast up to the room Luna was staying in. Luna sat up and leaned on the wall at the edge of the bed, a small sigh escaping her lips. “George played his cards right,” she mumbled, although it was loud enough for Sophia to hear.She snorted, s
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"What?!" Luke's voice echoed across the room, breaking the silence that once enveloped his office. "How did it...? What happened? How did it happen?" His words tumbled out in a frantic rush as he stood up from his chair and tugged at his hair. "I'm not really sure. They told me Luna walked up to her to ask her something, and then she just... stabbed her," Marcus's voice was laced with worry and perplexity. "It just doesn't make any sense. The bodyguards are supposed to protect her, not hurt her."Luke's face twisted in anger and frustration. He let out a huff of air, his fingers digging deep into his scalp as if he were trying to rip his hair off. "Where is she?" He asked in a low growl. "I need to see her. I need to know she's okay.""The detective said she's at Morrison Hospital," Marcus replied. "I'm already on my way there." Luke didn't waste any more time. As soon as he hung up, he grabbed his keys and headed straight for the door. His mind was racing with thoughts of Luna,
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She tentatively stepped out of the taxi and onto the mansion's driveway. Her eyes quickly scanned the surroundings with a mix of urgency and caution. The cool breeze of the evening gently toyed with her dress and the sky was painted with yellow and orange hues. But she wasn't there to enjoy the scenery or the evening's beauty.She adjusted her shades and pulled the tip of her hat lower as her gaze darted around to see if anyone was watching or following her. A burly-looking man who was the taxi driver eyed her curiously as she handed him a few bills. As soon as he collected the money, she turned away and started to walk towards the mansion.The sound of her heels clicking on the pavement echoed through the quiet evening, and she quickened her pace, her heartbeat slightly picking up. She had received a call in the middle of the night and the husky voice on the other end sent shivers down her spine. He had called for her and she just had to come.As she approached the entrance, the ma
SECRETS OF THE HEART CHAPTER SEVENTY
The corporate park was almost deserted as evening fell—the only sound was the distant hum of a few remaining cars. Then, a low roar echoed across the area as Luke pulled up on his sleek powerbike in front of Luna's company.Luke was dressed in a simple yet stylishly casual outfit, consisting of a black T-shirt and matching black pants. With his helmet still on, he flipped up his visor, revealing his grey eyes as he glanced at his phone to check the time.6 PM.Luna would come out at any minute. Her car had broken down unexpectedly that morning—courtesy of Luke—so he knew she didn't have a ride home unless she decided to take a bus or walk back.As Luke leaned against his powerbike, his mind couldn't help but wander off to the events of the past few days. The expression on Luna's face when he confessed his love for her and also told her the truth about that night, still lingered in his head. He remembered the way his heart skipped a beat when she buried herself in his arms and also co
SECRETS OF THE HEART CHAPTER SIXTY NINE
A look of sheer satisfaction was etched on her face as she watched the news report on her phone. She took a lazy sip of the steaming coffee in her hand, her eyes still glued to the screen as the news anchor droned on about the details of the allegations she'd made.As she leaned back in her chair, a mischievous smile danced on her lips. Oh, how she wished she could see the look on George's face when he heard about the news or watched it. She could already picture his hands turning into fists, his eyes bloodshot with rage as he clenched his jaw so tightly, that she feared he might pop a muscle.This was only the beginning. George and Vanessa were yet to be ready for the next series of comebacks she had planned for them. Luna would get back every penny they stole from her. Every drop of tear she had shed because of them and every piece of her heart that got broken because of them, she would make sure they paid dearly for it. And Regina? Well, she let her jealousy for Luna get the bett
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"....Miss. Luna Chavez, CEO of Eclipse Real Estates, alleges that her ex-husband, George Garrett, and business rival, Regina King, conspired to have her drugged and filmed in a compromising position," the voice of the news anchor filled the room, grabbing his attention.George stood up from the couch slowly, his eyes fixed on the TV screen as the news anchor droned on.He felt like he had just been slapped in the face as his eyes widened in shock and horror. 'This little bitch just doesn't know when to give up, does she?' he asked inwardly as his hands curled into fists.The anchor continued, "Miss. Chavez claims that the incident occurred several weeks ago after she had been invited to a meeting with Miss. King. She alleges that the drink offered to her was laced with a substance that left her unconscious.""However, Miss Chavez also alleges that she was saved by Luke Garrett, who intervened before the perpetrators could carry out their plan."George's anger began to sizzle. 'Of cou
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Luke fidgeted in his seat as he scanned the crowd with a mix of disinterest and annoyance. He didn't want to come to this award ceremony, but the host was a good friend, and he would be disappointed if he didn't show up. Coincidentally, the venue was in Georgia and none of his employees wanted to go through the trouble of travelling down there when he was already in the area.So, here he was, dressed in a tailored tuxedo, pretending to care about the awards being handed out.But his mind was elsewhere. It was with Luna, the woman that had consumed his every waking thought since he met her. He couldn't stop thinking about her—wondering what she was doing, if she was okay, and if she ever thought about him too.The lights on the stage flickered and the host's voice chattered on, but Luke's attention was elsewhere. He shifted in his seat again as he nervously tapped his foot on the floor, his heart still heavy.Weeks had passed since Luna found out about what he did and the rift between
SECRETS OF THE HEART CHAPTER SIXTY SIX
The fluorescent light above illuminated her pale face as she stepped into the police station. She had barely slept for some nights now, her mind racing with thoughts of everything that had been going on—from Sophia's betrayal to Luke's mysterious presence at the bar. But she had to push those thoughts aside for now. She had a meeting with the detective and she was determined to get justice for herself.As she approached the front desk, the officer behind the counter looked up and curtly nodded in recognition. "Morning, Miss Luna. The detective is waiting for you."Luna nodded back and followed the officer to the small room in the back where he took her the last time. The detective was already seated with a cup of steaming coffee in front of him as he buried himself in some paperwork. As she entered, he stood up immediately when he noticed her presence. "Good morning, Miss Luna. Thank you for coming in today," he greeted, gesturing to a chair behind his desk. "Please take a seat."He
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"Another whiskey, please," she requested, her voice barely above a whisper.The bartender, a middle-aged man who seemed kind, nodded and poured her another shot. Luna picked up the small glass and tossed the liquid into her mouth, feeling the familiar burn down her throat. She closed her eyes and let the numbness that usually came afterwards wash over her.It was late and the bar was almost empty except for a few people like herself who had come to either forget their sorrows or just engage in some fun. The air reeked of unwashed bodies, stale alcohol and the choking scent of cheap perfumes. Cigarette smoke hung thick and heavy in the air, burning her eyes and making it a bit difficult to see. But Luna didn't mind at all, heck! She barely even noticed. The dreary atmosphere of the bar perfectly mirrored her mood – dark, gloomy and regretful.Luna had stumbled in there a few hours ago, hoping to drown her sorrows in a couple of shots of whiskey. She had purposefully worn a black hoodi
SECRETS OF THE HEART CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR
Luna's mind spun in circles as she processed Marcus's words. Sophia, her best friend, her partner and confidante, had paid to erase crucial evidence of George's crime–the same crime that had almost ruined them. An icy numbness spread through Luna's body and she felt as if she was drowning in ice-cold water. She couldn't think, couldn't breathe. All she could do was stare blankly ahead, her eyes fixed on the empty road ahead of her.The road appeared blurry to her and it seemed to stretch on forever.Marcus's voice over the phone sounded distant, a low murmur that barely pierced through the cloud of shock surrounding Luna. She felt like she was drifting; as if she'd been detached from her body and the world around her. Her hands were still grasping the steering wheel, but she suddenly had no memory of how she got there. She felt so.... confused.The only thing that felt real was the growing pain–a deep, clawing ache that had nestled in her chest. It wasn't just an emotional sensatio
