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JACK'S POV"Is she gone?" I ask one of the security guards as he steps back inside, looking a little uncertain, which only irritates me further. I’m in no mood for hesitation.“Yes, sir. We left her outside the gates and threw her things out, just as you asked.”"Good," I snap. "And listen carefully: no matter what, never let that woman come back here again. Do you understand?"He nods quickly, muttering a "Yes, sir" before retreating from my sight. I feel a wave of satisfaction watching him disappear. It’s about time she understood where she stands..Hannah moves closer, slipping her arms around me, her touch gentle yet triumphant. "Are you okay, babe?"I nod. She lets out a sigh of relief, a soft, satisfied smile curling at her lips. “I’m just glad that bitch is out of our lives for good,” she murmurs, her eyes gleaming with something dark and exhilarating.“Go lie down, Hannah. You must be tired from that drama,” I say, brushing her cheek. “You shouldn’t get worked up, not now.”As
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After a week of crying myself to sleep every night, drowning in wine, and devouring my body in carbs, something inside me snapped. It was like a switch had flipped. I was tired of wallowing, tired of feeling like the world’s biggest loser. I still wanted revenge. Oh, I wanted it desperately. But first, I had to rebuild myself. Revenge requires a lot of strength, confidence, and clarity. None of which I had since I decided to spend my time sobbing into a tub of ice cream. It was time to get my life together.Ethan and Amy had been nothing short of angels through it all. They gave me space when I asked for it and were there to support me in the small, quiet ways that mattered. Amy would leave little notes on the kitchen counter, reminding me to eat something healthy or take a walk. Ethan, true to his no-nonsense style, sat me down and offered a lifeline.“One of my business partners just opened a high-end restaurant downtown. They’re looking for someone to handle marketing. With your ma
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“Jake Mathews?” My voice comes out sharper than I intended, disbelief lacing every word. “How is this even possible? Don’t tell me you’re the owner of this new restaurant.” Jake leans back in his chair, his sharp suit doing little to mask the raw energy he exudes. His dark eyes sparkle with a mix of amusement and something else, a look I was all too familiar with. He rises slowly, his movements deliberate and calculated, and walks around the desk toward me, his gaze never wavering.“I was wondering when I’d see you again,” he says smoothly, his lips curling into that trademark smirk that could disarm anyone.“You left quite an impression last time we met, Rachael. I’ll admit, I was hoping our paths would cross again.”I cross my arms, trying to steady myself, though my heart was racing. “Jake? Seriously? How is this even possible? You know Ethan? You’re one of his business partners? How… how have I never heard him mention you?”The questions tumble out of me one after another, givin
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“What did you just say?” My voice comes out trembling with disbelief.“You heard me, Rachael.” Jake says calmly,“I want you to help me take down the Crawfords.”I blink at him, utterly stunned. “You what?” I clutch the arm of the couch, needing something to steady myself. “You want revenge on them? And you think I’m the one to help you? I ask, almost letting out a sarcastic laugh.He didn’t flinch, didn’t so much as blink at my outburst. Instead, he leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees, his eyes locking on mine. “You’re the perfect person, Rachael. No one knows their weaknesses like you do. And don’t pretend you don’t want the same thing I do.” “ I can’t believe this,” I stammer. “You, how do you even know them? And Ethan? And me? Did you know who I was when we met at the club? Was that all just some elaborate setup?”The questions come tumbling out, my voice rising with every word. I felt like I was drowning, struggling to make sense of the situation. Jake raises his hand
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“This is a tempting offer, Jake,” I admit, swallowing hard. “But I just finalized my divorce with Jack. I can’t just jump into another marriage, even a fake one. What will people think of me?”Jake’s expression didn’t falter, his confidence unshaken. “Rachael, I couldn’t care less what people think, and neither should you. This isn’t about love or a relationship. It’s about strategy. Our marriage is strictly for revenge.I raise a brow, skepticism etching across my face. “Strictly for revenge? You expect me to believe you’re doing this for purely noble reasons?”“Believe what you want,” he responds with a shrug. “The Crawfords have wronged us both, and we both want justice. Together, we have the power to destroy them. Once it’s done, we’ll file for divorce, and you’ll go your way, and I’ll go mine.”My stomach churns at his words. It sounded so cold, calculated, and yet undeniably tempting.“I’m sorry, jake, but even if I agree to this insane plan how are we going to fake a marriage.”
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After a successful first day at work and hours spent plotting revenge with Jake, my drive back to Amy and Ethan’s house felt like the calm before the storm. I hadn’t even considered how this plan would affect Amy and Ethan or how I’d keep it a secret from them. Amy was like a human lie detector, especially when it came to me. If I slipped up even once, she’d see right through it and blab it to Ethan on one of their late-night pillow talks. For now, though, I could only take it one step at a time. Jake and I had barely scratched the surface of our plans, and I didn’t even know where this strange arrangement would take me. One thing was certain, I couldn’t risk Amy knowing. `The smell of roasted chicken and herbs filled the house when I walked through the door. Amy and Ethan were sitting at the dining table, laughing over something that looked like an inside joke. The scene was warm and familiar, in contrast to the whirlwind my life had become.“Welcome home, Rachael! How was your f
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JAKE’S POVThe truth is, I knew exactly who Racheal was from the moment she walked into that club. For years, I’d studied the Crawfords, their business empire, personal lives, allies, and enemies. Rachael’s name had come up in my research more than once. I’d seen a few photos of her online, wedding pictures, charity events, and a handful of candid shots taken by society pages, but none captured the essence of the woman who walked into that club that night.She was stunning. I sat alone in the corner, nursing a glass of bourbon as I watched her move through the crowd as if she didn’t have a single care in the world. She danced alone in the middle of the floor, whiskey in hand, the flashing lights casting shadows over her face. But her eyes told a different story. Beneath the surface, something was broken. The way she threw back her shots of whiskey, one after another, I knew something significant had gone wrong in her life. She wasn’t just there to have fun; she was there to forget.
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Racheal's POVThe phone call I had been dreading finally came. My mother. "Rachael, I just called Karen to wish her a happy birthday. Do you know what she said?" Her tone sharp, already accusatory. "She asked me why I was calling her, considering we weren’t family anymore! Do you know how humiliating that was for me?" I roll my eyes, letting out a long sigh. Of course, she was going to make this about her."I’m sorry, Mother," I said flatly, trying to get this over with. "What do you want to know?""What happened with Jack?" she snaps, her voice rising. "What did you do this time?"“Wow, so we’re just assuming this was my fault?” I shake my head, bitterness creeping into my tone.“I’m not assuming anything,” her words laced with that familiar venom. “This is so typical of you. You got bored, didn’t you? Drove him away, just like you do with everything good in your life.” I lean back in my chair and yawn loudly, more out of frustration than fatigue. Her accusations were so predicta
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CHAPTER SEVENTY~ONEI couldn’t believe the news the nurse had dropped on us—Rachael, pregnant? It didn’t make sense. She had once told me that her inability to have children was one of the reasons Jack had left her. And now, out of nowhere, she’s ….?When she asked me that question—whether I thought she knew she could get pregnant—I froze. My reaction felt justifiable. Anyone in my position would have been caught off guard, too. I wanted to stay with her while they ran the second test, but she practically chased me out of the room.I spent some time pacing in the waiting room, but the sterile smell of the hospital started getting to me. Hospitals always did, ever since my mom's ordeal. The memories of sitting helplessly beside her bed were still fresh in my mind. I needed air and space to think. Before I knew it, I was in my car, driving aimlessly through the city.If I am honest with myself, the timing couldn’t have been worse. If the results came back positive, and I was the father,
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RACHAEL’S POV“Congratulations, you’re pregnant!” the nurse announces with a bright smile, her voice almost too cheerful for the moment.My heart skips a beat, and I turn to Jake. Our eyes meet, and the tension in the room becomes almost suffocating. I can feel the weight of his stare, as if he’s trying to process the words just as I am.I clear my throat, looking up at the nurse. “You must be wrong. I can’t be pregnant,” I tell her, my voice wavering but firm.The nurse glances at her clipboard, her smile faltering slightly. “No, Rachael. You are definitely pregnant. We’ve done the tests,” she insists, her tone gentle but resolute.She’s not hearing me.“That’s impossible,” I reply, my voice cracking slightly. “a few years ago, my ex-husband’s family doctor told me I could never have a baby. Something about my uterus….”The nurse’s brow furrows, confusion flickering across her face. She glances between me and Jake, clearly unsure how to respond. “Let me get the doctor,” she finally s
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RACHAEL’S POVIt had been a month since Jake took over COI, and although we hadn’t heard from the Crawfords since, their silence made us nervous. They were definitely plotting something. Jake had been running the company smoothly, making a few changes here and there, but he still didn’t have a long-term plan. He wanted to take his time before making any big decisions.As for me, I was immersed in preparing for the launch of Amber Wave, the perfume that had already created a buzz with pre-orders flooding in. Tonight is the launch party, and I am running up and down the venue to ensure every detail matches the rose gold theme. Everything had to be perfect.By the time I finish overseeing the setup, it was already late, so I rush home to get ready. Jake is already there, dressed sharply in a rose gold suit with a white shirt, sitting in the living room, going through a stack of papers.“Hey, give me a few minutes. I’ll be ready,” I inform him as I dash upstairs.He nods without looking u
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SHATTERED VOWS CHAPTER SIXTY~SEVEN
JAKE'S POVI barely slept since I officially took over COI. Becoming the CEO wasn’t the hard part—it was figuring out what the hell to do next that weighed on me. My plan had been simple: get control of the company and figure out the details later. Now, “later” has arrived, and I feel like I am standing on shifting ground.Introducing myself to the employees had been surreal. Some greeted me with enthusiasm, others with thinly veiled suspicion. I could see the confusion in their eyes. A sudden takeover, especially one involving the Crawfords, had left them unsure of their place in the company. I urged them to continue business as usual until I decided on the next steps. It sounded good enough at the moment, but the truth was, I had no idea what those steps would be.Karen’s words during the confrontation kept replaying in my head, looping like a broken record. Her confession about my mother was a revelation I hadn’t been prepared for. William’s reaction had been telling, though—he did
