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Shattered Trust Unraveling Secret
Chapter Eight As I woke up the next morning, I found Noah beside me and it dawned on me what had happened between us yesterday night.I thought it's just a contract marriage to make his brother jealous, and probably he would get back his senses.I slipped out of the bed gently, not wanting to wake Noah. As I was walking out of the room, I heard his voice, as he was stretching up.“Good Morning Rachel” I pretended not to hear him.“I am sorry for what happened yesterday”“Was it not your intention?”.“I am sorry, I never forced you, it happened out of our will, I am sorry”“Oh! You want to use me so you can dump me the way your brother did?”“Rachel. I love you, and last night only made me more certain of that."I swallowed hard, the words catching in my throat. "Noah, this is all so complicated. We started this as a contract, an arrangement to help both of us. And now... now we're talking about love. What if this changes everything in a way we can't handle?""Maybe it will change ev
Last Updated : 2024-11-29Shattered Trust Under Public Scrutiny
Chapter NineThe weight of public scrutiny pressing down like a vise. My voice shook as I spoke, barely keeping the panic at bay. “And what do I have to do? My fans are against me. How do I keep getting work from my clients? How?”Noah leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, a calm expression on his face that did nothing to soothe my anxiety. “I’ll just call Leo,” he said, his voice steady. “He can release a statement to clear the air about what happened, and that he caused all this.”I turned to him, incredulous. “And do you think that’s going to happen? Do you think he will do that?”Noah didn’t flinch, didn’t even hesitate. “He will. I know he would.”His certainty unsettled me.It wasn’t that I didn’t want to believe him, I wish to believe him . But the reality of Leo’s betrayal was too fresh. The idea that he would step up now, after everything, seemed like a joke.I shook my head, trying to make sense of it all. “You really think he’ll just come out and admit it? Take the b
Last Updated : 2024-11-29Shattered Trust Noah Defends Rachel Publicly
Chapter TenThe press gasped, cameras capturing every angle of Noah’s admission. I could hardly believe what I was hearing—Noah was telling the world his feelings for me, right there in front of everyone.“Noah,” one reporter pressed, “are you confirming that you’re in a relationship with Rachel now?”Noah didn’t flinch. “I’m confirming that Rachel deserves better than what she’s been given. She should be a role model to every young lady who wants to be independent in their room. And for the relationship aspect, that's between us, we don't owe anybody explanation about how we feel”The questions kept coming, but Noah remained steadfast, giving them nothing more than what he already had. I could see the determination in his posture, the protective edge in his voice as he defended me against every insinuation, every half-truth.While watching the videos I can't stop staring at him, his handsomeness, his sexy eyes, and posture.He watched them talk, without giving any reply, he then turn
Last Updated : 2024-11-29Shattered Trust Dinner Conversation Intimacy
Chapter Eleven Third PobRachel cooked the food, and she served it out in the dining room.They both sat down.“This is delicious! you see you should run a very big restaurant alongside being a model” he said after a bite.“You see I always make sure to get home not too tired so I can be able to prepare food myself. When you were underestimating me, I don't want to brag so I won't be hyping myself” Rachel said as she watched him savor another bite.“This is more than hyping yourself, some certified chef can't prepare what my baby prepared! Wait, have you worked as a chef before?”“Let's leave that, let's eat, and when we are done we would continue on the bed”“Really?” He was mute, and he continued on eating. Moments later, his phone rang.“Hello mum” Noah said after picking.“I have seen various rumors about Rachel and you. Are you two in a relationship? Contract marriage? Or what's going on”“Mum, I can't say exactly but what I know is I am in love with her, and I wish to let the w
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Shattered Trust Friendly Presidential Visit
Chapter TwelveIt was Monday, and a particular busy one at that.Rachel had gone to work early as she has gotten a lot of things to attend to after taken some days off. Noah went to work straight after driving her to her office.Noah had another agenda for the day. To go to the president’s house. Noah had a close relationship with the country's president. After wrapping up the work for the day, he used the opportunity to go and say ‘Hi’ to the president.When he arrived at the presidential residence, he me president and the wife, who's the first lady, are discussing.“Oh! Mr. Noah, you are here. Welcome, "the first lady greeted warmly with a genuine smile.The president stood from where he was sitting to greet him. “Ah, my brother! How are you? Hope you are fine?” he asked with a broad smile.“I’m doing fine. How about you, Mr. President?” Noah replied as he shook the president’s hand firmly.“Noah! I am fine as well. Thanks for coming”“Sit down, Mr. Noah” the first lady added, her
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Shattered Trust A Step Closer
Chapter Thirteen Noah left the presidential residence with a mix of emotions swirling inside him.When he arrived home, the house felt emptier than usual. He was tired, but noticed something when he came inside He checked the house and noticed Rachel isn't home yet.“Anna, where’s Rachel?” he asked Ana, who was tidying up in the living room.“She’s still at work, sir,” Anna replied, looking up from her task.Noah frowned, glancing at the clock. It was late and she hasn't gotten home yet. He had actually forgotten to pick her up after the visit to his friend, who is the president.“Oh! I forgot to pick her up” He took his car key from the table, without changing his clothes, just his shore to pairs of slippers.He drove with sprees to his office. Thirty five minutes later, he arrived at her office.He saw her coming out of the office, he was glad that she hadn't been waiting for him.“You are here! I don't even know you will come and pick me, thanks for everything darling”“You are w
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Shattered Trust Anticipation Of The Meeting
Chapter Fourteen*A week After*“You see, there are two types of kindness from a man. A man who is kind to everyone, and a man who's kind to only the lady he loves”“Is that true? To everyone to the lady he loves”“Which one are you, Mr. Noah?” She teases.“Hmm..” he sighed, “I am the two. I am happy xe to everyone and extremely nice to my love”“That's so sweet of you…” her phone rang. “Who's calling me, this is an unknown number” she picked up.“Helloz this is Sophia” the other voice, at the end.qqAfter some seconds, she recalled, “oh! The first lady you should have just said the first lady”“I am Sophia by name. Actually, tomorrow is Tuesday and I would love the meeting to hold tomorrow”“Hmm, well, around what time ma'am?”“You can just let me know anytime you will be less busy”“Let's schedule it at 10am. Yes, 10am I'll be available, you can text me the location where the meeting will hold”“Alright, thank you. I'll do that now” she said and hung up the call.“She just called me
Last Updated : 2024-11-30Shattered Trust Promoting Sophia's Collection
Chapter Fifteen“Miss Rachel, you are welcome” Sophia said, standing up to shake Rachel.“Good Morning ma'am, how are you doing?” Rachel replied, with a warm smile.“I am fine. Have your seat” Sophia saidRachel sat down. “Thank you ma'am”“I am waiting for my personal assistant, she has been the one handling this for years while I am busy with my husband running the affairs of the country”“It's glad to know that you have the citizens interest at heart, that's good from you ma'am”“Thank you Miss. So how do you intend to promote my new collection? I want it to be known, not only known. I want everyone to know about it, to be patronize by people”“Well, even though you have been busy with your country's affairs, you still want to run your business. That's good.I am going to use my social media account to promote your business. I am going to use your bags often to advertise so others can know that you are dealing with a good thing”“Whoa! That's a good idea. But, there is some controve
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Shattered Trust A Dinner Between Hearts
Chapter Ninety Four: A Dinner Between HeartsEvening had worn into the comfortable silence; Noah sat opposite Stephanie, watching as she carefully placed the settings of the dishes she prepared for the better part of the afternoon. The hum of the kitchen at the restaurant behind him was accompanied by clinking of fine china and silverware, with wafting smells of fresh vegetables and herbs that reminded him of how much he had missed homely comforts.With a quiet contentedness that only can come from cooking for somebody dear, Stephanie smiled brightly at him across the table. She had always been a fantastic cook, and tonight wasn't going to be an exception. There was such delicacy in the balance of tastes and flavors on his plate to confirm her genius, but more important than anything was the fire that lit with her presence there, and her laughter that danced around the room in its voice.You know, she said, sipping her wine, I think this might be the best meal I've made in weeks. Mayb
Shattered Trust Internal Struggle
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Shattered Trust Internal Struggle And Pressure
Chapter Ninety Two: The fight of Rachel and Vanessa's Growing PressureShe sat on the edge of her bed and stared into the quiet night out her window. The city glowed alive, but every one of its lights, so it seemed, was farther away from the storm brewing in her heart. An ache inside her chest made her feel the air thicken enough to suffocate her with every desperate attempt to get more air in. It wasn't the night that was heavy, but the torment inside of her, her guilt, the betrayal, and all her wrong choices.Each time her mind drifted to Noah and the days with him, she remembered how he loved her, took care of her, and was there for her during the days when she needed it most. It now felt like the memories had been poisoned. Every touch he had given her, every word of love, every gesture was clouded in the knowledge that she had betrayed him. Not just once but twice-first by dating James, then by her part in Stephanie's kidnapping. She had crossed lines she could never uncross.Tea
Shattered Trust Guilt
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Shattered Trust A Flash Of Joy
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Shattered Trust The Unexpected
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