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Shattered Trust Shadows Of Betrayal
Chapter 1Shadows of BetrayalRachеl's pov.I stood in front of thе full-lеngth mirror, admiring the sparkle of my engagement ring. As a modеl, I was usеd to thе spotlight, but this fеlt diffеrеnt. This was pеrsonal—a promisе of a futurе with Leo, thе man I lovеd.Leo walkеd into thе room, his smilе lighting up his facе. "Admiring thе ring again, I sее," hе tеasеd, wrapping his arms around my waist from bеhind.I laughеd, lеaning back into his еmbracе. "I can't help it. It's beautiful. And it means we're gеtting marriеd soon." "Thrее months," hе said, kissing my chееk. "Thrее months until wе say 'I do' in front of еvеryonе wе lovе."My heart swells with happiness. Our familiеs had known еach othеr for yеars, and it felt like everything was finally falling into place. I could almost hear the wedding bеlls.Just thеn, my phonе buzzеd on thе drеssеr, snapping mе out of my daydrеam. It was a mеssagе from Isabella, my stеpsistеr. Wе had nеvеr bееn closе, and her texts always carried an е
Last Updated : 2024-11-20Shattered Trust Betrayed
Chapter Two My thoughts were a tangled web of suspicion and fear. As I retreated home, I knew in my gut that Isabella was the culprit. She had always been jealous of my relationship with Leo, and her motives were as obvious as her distaste for me.When I got home I remembered that I forgot my files in Leo's house. I tried reaching out to Leo, but his number was not reachable. The file was so important. With each passing minute, my need for the forgotten files grew stronger.I decided to leave my house and I left for Leo's house. I entered and I noticed the room was unlocked, I wondered why he had decided to open his door.“What? What's going on?” My heart sank as I met Leo and Isabella kissing each other passionately.I ran out with fear gripping me, I went to my house, tears streaming down gently.“What have I done to deserve this? What level of betrayal is this?” I said with tears flowing.Some minutes later, my door was opened, it was Leo who entered.He knelt down in front of me,
Last Updated : 2024-11-20Shattered Trust Betrayed
Chapter Three With the raindrops starting to fall, I couldn't bear to ride his car, so I set off on foot, each step a wet echo of my heartbreak.The raindrops soaked through my clothes, a cold, unwelcome companion as I walked. The world around me was a blur, the heavy rain obscuring my vision as I plodded on my steps slow and heavy with the weight of betrayal.As I was walking slowly, a car then parked beside me, I tried looking up, but everything was blurry.The person came out inside the rain and opened the car, I sat down with my soaked cloth.“I would have taken you home, but you need somewhere to stay right now, you can't go home this way, do you mind dropping you to the nearest hotel”I could recognize the voice, he's Noah, Leo's brother.“How do you know I am here” “Oh! Then, I had a meeting in the hotel, I couldn't wait any longer. I decided to leave when the rain was falling, but how would you go out without taking your phone along? And where's Leo?”I was just speechless
Last Updated : 2024-11-20Shattered Trust Noah's Big House
Chapter FourThe tension in the room was palpable, like a charged magnet ready to attract mayhem. Leo’s eyes narrowed as his mother shifted uncomfortably in her seat, while Isabella wore an expression that could curdle milk.And then, like a light switch being flicked, the atmosphere changed. I clasped to Noah’s arm, stared Leo down with a defiant glint in your eye. It was as if a new energy had taken hold of me, making me bold and unafraid to speak my mind.“I am not the type that explain and talk too much but I think I owe the family explanation, I caught Isabella and Leo two times, they were kissing each other and the other at our bridal suite”Their mouths were wide open.“I tried forgiving him because I don't want to turn the wedding down, how do I go around and tell people that the event is not going to come up, I invited celebrities and all,I keep on forgiving him, it's high time, I don't want to keep loving someone who doesn't value or respect me, I have broke the engagement r
Last Updated : 2024-11-20Shattered Trust Filled With Joy
Chapter FiveNoah stood up and gestured towards his bedroom. "I’ll be back in a flash.” He disappeared through the door, leaving me to mull over the kind of person he was—his empathy and consideration were almost disarming, and I couldn't deny that there was a sense of security in his presence.Moments later, he returned with a bundle of clothes in his arms. "Here are some of my clean shirts and tracksuit bottoms. They might be a bit big on you, but they should do the trick.”I collected it, but I was moved by his love.The way he talks and everything, is it that he's being nice to me? or he's just nice to everyone this way.“Alright, thank you, I'd go look for Anna”“No, just call her name, she will answer, she works around here not far from my room at all and I kind of trust her, that's why I want her to be your maid, if you are not free with me, make sure you are free with her, she's so nice”“Alright, thank you” I said, I moved closer to his door and I shut his door.“Anna” I call
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Shattered Trust Thread Of Doubt
Chapter Six“Noah, can you please give me a moment?” I request, trying to mask the sudden rise of emotion that threatens to overwhelm you.“Of course,” he replies, his eyes never leaving yours. There’s a moment of stillness as you navigate the sudden intrusion of the outside world into your private sanctuary.The message- ‘Rachel, I see you’re still playing games. Guess you’re not over our breakup yet, huh? Just so you know, I saw you are trying to play games by dating my brother. Don’t you think you’re going a bit too far with your little revenge plan? Or maybe you’re just that desperate for attention. Let’s be honest, we both know you’re not over me.’As I read the message, I was lost and I couldn't control myself. “What are you reading?” Noah asked as he moved closer to me.“Nothing” I said as I cover the screen”“Are you keeping something from me now?”“No, I said No”“Your words may say no, but your body language tells a different story”Noah's gaze narrows, as if he can sense th
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Shattered Trust A Heart's Confession
Chapter Seven.With the gale of courage at my back, I crossed the threshold of Noah's room, determined to see what was going onAfter several persistent knocks, the door finally swung open."What is going on here?" I demanded, my voice wavering slightly as I took in the sight of Noah in a boxer and singlet while the so-called secretary was wrapped in his towel. My indignation masked the shock that reverberated through my mind.“I thought this is a business discussion but now I know this is a bedroom discussion”Noah was speechless, after so many minutes, the secretary broke the silence, “Mr. Noah, I thought she's your brother's fiance, what's she doing here?”Swallowing hard, I turned your attention back to Noah. "I am going to dinner room now and I expect to see you in less than a minute”I was leaving, when the secretary left the bed she was sitting on to drag me back. “You can just command anyone you feel like because you are a model. Do you know who you are talking to? A CEO and y
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Shattered 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 : 2024-11-29
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Shattered Trust Peace
Chapter Ninety Six: PeaceThe room was quiet, the hum of the evening outside barely heard through the windows. Rachel sat on the bed, pulled her knees up close to her chest, and looked down at her hands. It had been an emotional day in surges which would leave one drained and still feel lighter than it had in weeks. She had heard Noah's words, taken the weight of his forgiveness, and finally-finally-allowed herself to believe that moving on was possible.But it was not only the past that weighed upon her with Noah. It was something deeper, far deeper, which she carried with her for much longer: the weight of decisions taken and actions she had led herself into in this position she is in presently. And none of these would have been possible without Vanessa.That made Rachel stop and think. Her friend, her confidante-her best friend-had always been there for her. In the maelstrom of their pain together, however, there was a part inside Rachel that wondered whether those choices had been
Shattered Trust The Unannounced Visit
Chapter Ninety Five: The Unannounced VisitThe air was cool that evening, with that certain sting that made one clinch the jacket tighter and quicken the steps. Noah and Stephanie just stepped out of the restaurant, with the silence between them thick with dinner. Noah's mind had raced since their conversation, but his resolve had only been strengthened. He had to do this. He needed to see Rachel, to tell her he had forgiven her and wanted nothing other than for the two of them to be free to move on in life and find peace.Stephanie walked beside him, her hand clasped in his. She knew what he was doing, and as much as the wiser part of her still harbored her own reservations about the situation, she did understand that Noah needed this for his healing. She couldn't deny that a part of her was nervous, too-this wasn't going to be an easy conversation. But they couldn't ignore the past forever. Sometimes, closure was the only way forward.They turned to the building that housed Rachel's
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
Chapter Ninety Three: Rachel's Inner StruggleRachel sat alone in the darkened room of her apartment, hands clasped tightly around a mug of tea that she hadn't sipped. The warmth from the cup seeped into her palms but did nothing to quell the chill gnawing at her chest. She hadn't been able to get out of bed for the past few days, but today, her mind couldn't afford the luxury of lingering in self-pity any longer.She knew no longer what to do with herself as the world kept blurring into one big confusion of pain. The weight of her actions weighed heavily upon her, at times insurmountable. She quit her job, the one thing that anchored her into some kind of routine, just to get away from the tension slowly choking her. The thought of facing Noah after everything that had happened-after having betrayed him and watched him move on with Stephanie-was just too much to bear. Her guilt was eating her from the inside out, spiraling further down each passing day.The betrayal nipped at her con
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
Chapter Ninety One: GuiltThe soft, rhythmic sound of the rain tapping against the windowpane provided almost a melancholic soundtrack to Rachel's thoughts. She sat alone in her small apartment, the dim light from the lamp casting long shadows on the walls. She stood stiff, her hands curled into fists where her nails had dug deep into her palms to steady some unevenly escaping breaths from her chest. The whirlwind of turmoil, guilt, and regret all swirled within her mind.Rachel had sat here for hours without the slightest idea how much time had actually elapsed since she last checked her watch. Outside, the world had dulled to a gray haze, rain diffusing reality and fantasy. Her head was filled with visions of what had taken place during the last days. The look on Stephanie's terrified face when they took her away-when she and Vanessa dragged her away-stayed in her mind, awake or asleep. It was a memory that she could not shake, no matter how hard she tried.She thought of Noah and h
Shattered Trust A Flash Of Joy
Chapter Ninety : A Flash of JoyThe day was dying, and the golden softness of the setting sun cast its warm light upon the city. In the house, a mixture of excitement and anticipation filled the atmosphere. Noah had spent hours preparing for this moment-this day he had been planning for weeks. The room was set up, candles lit, flowers put out, and soft music was playing-perfect to set the tone of the evening just right. Everything was so intricately planned, and finally Noah was ready.He stood at the center of the room, feeling his heart beating much faster than normal. Inside him, there was some nervous energy-a mixture of anxiety and excitement-but besides that, deep and calm, one realization: This was going to be the biggest move of his life with somebody he truly cared about.The door creaked softly open, and Stephanie walked in; her eyes lit immediately with the romance of the atmosphere. Her expression softened further at the sight of Noah, who stood awaiting her. The air seeme
Shattered Trust The Unexpected
Chapter Eighty Nine: The Unexpected She went to the window and adjusted the sheers to let in the soft light of the afternoon sun. The room was intricately set: candles on elegant holders, casting a warm glow in the room; rose petals scattered all over the bed and floor; a table at the corner had all kinds of delicate desserts and champagne glasses. The mood in the room was romantic, to say the least-perfect for Noah's proposal to Stephanie.He readjusted a small, velvet box stuck into his jacket pocket and scanned the surroundings critically over it. There was an almost palpable sense of contentment in the air: Things were going according to schedule, and he could already not wait to see Noah pop the question."Is it ready?" Sophia asked him, turning from the window toward him.Almost. Just putting the finishing touches on everything," he replied, readjusting the position of flowers that had been put in a vase on the table.Sophia beamed and moved over beside him, looking at all that
Shattered Trust Betrayal And Loyalty
Chapter Eighty Eught : Betrayal and LoyaltyThe words stuck in her head while she felt her heart hit her stomach. Stephanie was the one Noah was going to ask to marry him. The woman who once had been her secretary , a woman who had been the catalyst of so many changes between her and Noah. And now, to hear that Noah was seriously considering a future with her-to hear that he loved her-left Rachel so exposed. As if every mistake she had ever made, the choices she had ever regretted, were coming back to haunt her in the worst possible way.Her mind swam with thoughts of her past with Noah: how she had betrayed him by cheating on him with James, his best friend. Guilt weighed in, and she had lain awake on many nights trying to account for her actions. She'd thought she could bury it, that time would cure the wounds, but that moment it threw itself at her-that Stephanie could have a future with Noah-everything was right back there in her face. Un-forgetful-the manner in which Noah looked
