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Shadows Of Deception Chapter 12
IVY POV)My heart thumped loudly in my chest as I pressed myself against the cold, damp wall of the alley. The veil I was wearing felt suffocating, its fabric clinging to the skin of my face, but I pulled it tighter, desperate to stay hidden. It was only the second day of my escape, but it already felt like an eternity. My whole body ached from the cold and the tension of being on constant alert. The streets of San Francisco were quite unfamiliar to me, and I had no idea where to go. My life had been so linear before now, from Caleb’s house to Bayview hospital, and from the hospital back to Caleb’s house but now, I was lost in a maze with no clear way out.As I stood there, cryptic thoughts swirled in my mind, refusing to settle. “So his grandfather was Xavier the Second? The very same one from the Twelfth Baptist Church?” I couldn’t wrap my head around it. How was it even possible? My breath hitched as I muttered under my breath, “The Lord is my shepherd” The words felt ho
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 13
The knocking on the door grew louder and more persistent. I could feel the tension tightening around us. My heart thumped harder as the once-muted murmurs outside grew clearer, sharper and violent The tones belonged to men who clearly meant us harm. My gaze shifted to Mr. Collins, who was standing by the window with wide, fearful eyes, his calm demeanor giving way to an anxious looking different, completely different from the person I saw few minutes ago. He was sweating now, small beads forming on his forehead, a stark contrast to the calm, composed man I saw few minutes ago.Dr. Collins sat beside me, her hands clasped so tightly in her lap that her knuckles was beginning to turn white. I could feel her fear as acutely as my own, a cold, creeping sensation that had settled into the pit of my stomach. We both tried to keep calm, to pretend that maybe just maybe if we stayed quiet, if we didn’t move, the danger outside would pass us by. But the relentless knocking and the gro
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 14
The distant wail of sirens grew louder, reverberating through the quiet house. I felt a surge of relief as I clung to Dr. Collins, my tears finally beginning to subside. The sound of footsteps approaching from outside filled me with some sense of hope.Minutes later, we heard a bang and Dr Collins immediately rushed to open the lock from within before shouting.“Come on in.”At once, the front door creaked open, and the blur of flashing lights illuminated the room. Uniformed officers marched in, their faces set with a blend of professionalism and concern. They quickly took stock of the situation, their eyes scanning the room before focusing on us.Then One officer, a tall man with a stern expression, stepped forward. “I’m Officer Daniels,” he said, his voice firm but not unkind. “Can you tell us what happened here?”Dr. Collins stood, wiping her tears and trying to compose herself. “We were just about to call for help when we heard the knocking,” she explained. “We were terri
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 15
Ivy POV) Caleb walked in, his eyes locking onto mine with a male volent intensity that made my blood run cold. Instinctively, I reached for the door and locked it, a futile attempt to create some barrier between usBut Caleb kept advancing, his steps slow and deliberate, like a predator closing in on its prey. I backed away until I felt the rough wall against my spine.Isabella’s voice echoed in my head, questioning everything that had led to this moment. The pieces were all scattered in my mind, but the picture was still incomplete, hazy with fear and doubt.Caleb stopped at the table, his lips curling into a devilish smile that sent chills down my spine. He laughed, a sound so devoid of warmth that it filled the room with a palpable sense of dread. Then, slowly, he sat down in the same chair the police chief had occupied earlier, as if claiming it for himself. He raised his hands in a mock gesture, as though he were about to take an oath, then dropped them just as theatricall
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 16
IVY POV) My shoes slapped against the wet pavement, every step echoing in the empty space. Behind me, I could hear Caleb's men. Their heavy footsteps and the crackle of radios. They were getting closer. I threw my legs as fast as I could in the darkness. My breath was so audible it blocked my ears.I’d already made the mistake of hesitating once tonight, back at the police station when Caleb had burst in. That one moment of fear had nearly cost me everything. But I hadn’t gone down without a fight. I had attacked him, driven by a desperate, primal need to escape. To be free from his clutches. I remember the look of shock in his eyes as I lunged at him, my fists connecting with his chest, my nails raking across his face. He hadn’t expected it not from me. But it hadn’t been enough to stop him. He was stronger, faster, and now I was running for my life…He and his men.I reached the end of the alley, skidding to a halt as I came to a busy street. The sudden burst of light and
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 17
ADRIAN (POV)Four years. Four long, torturous years, and somehow, I was still there, sitting behind the same desk in the same office where it all began. The polished mahogany desk remained as pristine as ever, the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows just as breathtaking, but the man sitting there? He was barely a shadow of who he once was.My fingers absently traced the cool, smooth band of the wedding ring on my finger. A symbol of love and commitment, so it was supposed to be. For me, it was nothing but a shackle, binding me to a fate I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It had been four years since the day I said, “I do,” to Ivy Grant. Four years since I honored my grandfather’s dying wish and secured my inheritance by marrying the daughter of his late friend.Back then, I convinced myself that this was just a necessary step. With Maxwell and the police’s help, I maneuvered through the labyrinth of legal and personal hurdles, securing my position in the company and claiming
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 18
Adrian (POV)Austin’s eyes locked onto mine, his expression shifting from concern to something like mischief. “You know what man ? We need to get out of here. How about we hit the club, like old times? You need a break, Adrian. You need to forget Ivy, even if it’s just for a few hours.”I opened my mouth to protest, but the words got stuck in my throat. Maybe he was right. Maybe I did need to get out, to forget everything …especially Ivy and her blabbing. The office was suffocating me, the weight of my thoughts too heavy to bear any longer. I sighed, finally nodding.“Yeah… maybe you’re right.”Austin grinned, already on his feet and heading towards the door. “Trust me, you won’t regret it. Come on, let’s blow off some steam.”We left the office behind, stepping into the warm night air. The city was alive, the busy traffic and distant chatter filling the space between us as we made our way to his car. Austin drove a black glittery sports car, something flashy and fast his escap
Shadows Of Deception Chapter 19
ADRIAN (POV)After letting out the first bomb, I had actually tried to stop myself but the words had slipped out on their, faster and sharper than I intended, cutting deep into the very thing Ivy had always been sensitive about. And once they were out, I couldn’t take them back."Childless," I spat, barely recognizing my own voice. "And still, you won’t let me have any peace!"The silence that followed was deafening. Ivy’s face twisted in shock and hurt, her eyes wide and filled with tears. She stared at me as if she didn’t recognize the man standing before her. "You called me childless?" she whispered, her voice trembling. "Is that what you tell your friends about me?"I palmed my face and tried to reach for her, my hands shaking with regret. ".....Look look I'm I’m so…" I started, but the words choked in my throat.She didn’t let me finish. Ivy pushed me away, holding up her hand to keep me at a distance. Her eyes, now filled with anger and pain, were enough to make me fe
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