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THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 75
**The Cost of Choosing Love**Eleanor Moreau had spent her entire life protecting her family’s name.Now, she was the scandal.The traitor.The woman who had walked away from her legacy for a man who was supposed to be her enemy.But as she stood on the balcony of the Cain estate, looking out over the vineyard bathed in golden sunlight, she didn’t feel like she had lost everything.Because Daniel Cain was standing beside her.And that was the only thing keeping her from falling apart.The Storm That FollowedThe media had been relentless.Articles, interviews, paparazzi lurking at the gates—Napa had turned their love affair into front-page news."A Forbidden Romance: Eleanor Moreau and Daniel Cain Exposed!""The Moreau Heiress Chooses Love Over Family—But At What Cost?""Scandal or Strategy? Is This Just a Power Play Between Rivals?"Eleanor had ignored the headlines at first, but as she scrolled through her phone, the reality of what she had done crashed into her all over again.She
最終更新日 : 2025-02-05THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 76
**: The Shadows That FollowEleanor Moreau had expected backlash.She had expected the whispers, the judgment, the headlines.What she hadn’t expected was a threat.You think you’ve won? You have no idea what you’ve started.The message on her phone felt like a weight on her chest, pressing down hard, making it difficult to breathe.This wasn’t just another gossip column.This was personal.And someone wanted her to know it.The First Signs of DangerEleanor sat on the edge of Daniel’s bed, the glow from her phone screen still burning in the dimly lit room.She hadn’t told him yet.Part of her wanted to pretend it didn’t matter, that it was just a bitter rival or an angry investor trying to scare her.But the way her hands trembled told her otherwise.Daniel walked in, rubbing a towel through his damp hair. “You okay?”She glanced up, forcing a smile. “Yeah. Just… tired.”He frowned, studying her. “You sure?”Eleanor hesitated, fingers tightening around her phone. “I just need a few m
最終更新日 : 2025-02-06THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 77
**A War in the Shadows**Daniel Cain had spent years fighting for his place in Napa.But this?This was personal.The threat taped to his car wasn’t just a warning.It was a declaration of war.And whoever was behind it wasn’t going to stop until either he or Eleanor paid the price.But Daniel had spent too long losing battles he should have won.This time?He was going to strike first.A Dangerous GameEleanor sat at the kitchen counter in the Cain estate, her hands wrapped around a cup of coffee, but she barely tasted it.Her phone lay beside her, the threatening messages burned into her mind.Walk away now.This isn’t just about you.This is your final warning.She had spent her life learning how to stay composed under pressure, how to walk through fire and pretend the flames weren’t burning her alive.But this time?She was scared.Because whoever was sending these messages wasn’t just trying to ruin her reputation.They were trying to break her down, piece by piece.And the worst
最終更新日 : 2025-02-06THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 78
THe Power PlayEleanor had spent years mastering the art of composure.But after today?After Whitmore’s arrogance, his threats, his belief that he could erase her?She was done playing defense.If he wanted to treat her like a liability, a distraction, a scandal waiting to happen—Then she was going to give him something to be afraid of.Because Eleanor Moreau wasn’t just Daniel Cain’s wife.She was a force of her own.And it was time Napa learned that.A Strategic MoveLater that night, Eleanor sat across from Daniel in the study, their glasses of wine untouched between them.“Whitmore won’t stop,” she said, her voice calm but sharp. “Not unless we make him.”Daniel leaned back in his chair, watching her. “You have a plan.”She nodded. “He’s been moving in the shadows, trying to manipulate the board. It’s time we take that advantage from him.”Daniel’s lips curved slightly. “And how do you propose we do that?”Eleanor set a folder on the table.“By making it very clear that we’re th
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**– Shadows of the Past**Eleanor had won.At least, that was what everyone in Napa believed. Charles Whitmore was finished, his influence shattered, his alliances crumbling. Investors had turned their backs on him, and Cain Vineyards stood stronger than ever.But something about Whitmore’s final warning refused to leave her mind."Some people aren’t happy with how quickly you’re rising."Who was he talking about?And why did she feel like the real battle was only just beginning?A Sudden InvitationThree days after their victory, a black envelope arrived at the estate.It bore no return address, no name—only a golden wax seal stamped with an unfamiliar crest.Daniel turned it over in his hands before breaking the seal. Inside was a single card, printed in elegant script:“Your presence is requested at an exclusive gathering. Midnight. The Vellagio Estate.”No sender. No further instructions.Eleanor frowned. “Do you recognize the name?”Daniel exhaled sharply. “I do.”She waited.“It
最終更新日 : 2025-02-07THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 80
** The Ashes of War**The explosion’s echo still vibrated in Eleanor’s chest as she and Daniel stood frozen, staring at the rising smoke in the distance.Their vineyard. Their legacy. Under attack.Daniel’s grip tightened around his phone. His jaw clenched so hard Eleanor thought it might shatter.“They didn’t waste time,” he murmured, voice razor-sharp.Eleanor’s pulse thundered. Whoever had sent that message hadn’t been bluffing.Without another word, Daniel stormed toward the car. Eleanor followed, slipping into the passenger seat just as he floored the gas pedal.The road blurred past them, but neither spoke. They both knew what this meant.This wasn’t just an attack. It was a declaration of war.The Vineyard in FlamesBy the time they arrived, the once-pristine fields of Cain Vineyards were drenched in smoke. Firefighters battled the blaze, their shouts echoing in the night air.Eleanor’s stomach twisted. Rows of vines—years of work, of dedication—were reduced to burning embers.
最終更新日 : 2025-02-08THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 81
**The Trap Is Set**Eleanor Moreau Cain had spent most of her life being controlled by men who underestimated her.Her father.Charles Whitmore.And now, Victor Romano.But this time?She was going to be the one pulling the strings.Romano thought he could scare her into submission. He thought a fire and a few threats would be enough to send her running.He was wrong.Because Eleanor wasn’t running.She was setting the trap.And Romano was about to walk straight into it.The PlanDaniel sat across from Eleanor in the study, his sharp gaze scanning the blueprints and financial reports spread across the table.“You’re sure about this?” he asked.Eleanor nodded. “Romano operates through fear, manipulation, and backdoor deals. If we want to bring him down, we need to use his own weapons against him.”Luca, their head of security, leaned against the wall, arms crossed. “So we dangle the bait—a deal too good for him to resist.”Daniel smirked. “And when he bites, we have the leverage to des
最終更新日 : 2025-02-08THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 82
The Power of Strategy**Victor Romano had made a mistake.Not by underestimating Daniel Cain.But by underestimating Eleanor Moreau Cain.For years, she had played by the rules. She had obeyed, she had endured, she had watched from the sidelines.Not anymore.If Romano thought he could threaten her into submission, he was about to learn the hard way—she never lost.Because Eleanor didn’t believe in violence.She believed in power.And she was about to strip him of every ounce of it.The Aftermath of the ThreatCain Vineyards was on high alert.Security was doubled. The estate was on lockdown. Every staff member was screened.Daniel was furious, but Eleanor?She was focused.They didn’t need bullets to win this war.They needed leverage.And Eleanor was about to find Romano’s biggest weakness.The Investigation BeginsLuca, their head of security, sat across from Eleanor and Daniel in the study, flipping through a thick confidential file.“This is everything we could find on Romano,” h
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THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 126
**The Final Gambit**The night air in Paris was thick with tension as Isabella stood on the balcony of the safe house, gazing at the shimmering Seine below. The city was alive, but her mind was elsewhere—on Marcella, on the battle she was about to wage, and on the stakes that had never been higher.Behind her, Ethan was pacing, his expression tight. Leo leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, watching them both with a smirk that didn’t quite reach his eyes.“This is insane,” Ethan muttered, rubbing his temples. “Breaking into Marcella’s private vault? We don’t even know what’s waiting for us inside.”Leo scoffed. “Oh, we know. A whole mess of trouble. But trouble’s fun, isn’t it?”Isabella turned, her eyes sharp. “This isn’t a game, Leo.”His smirk widened. “It is to Marcella.”And that was the problem. Marcella played to win. And if they weren’t careful, she’d take everything from them.Isabella’s fingers curled into fists. She couldn’t let that happen. Not after everything she’d f
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**The Final Gambit**Milan, Italy – The Morning After the StormThe sun barely touched the city skyline when Isabella’s phone buzzed relentlessly on her nightstand.She opened her eyes to the soft glow of dawn filtering through the curtains, her body still tense from last night’s confrontation with Leo.Ethan was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed, scrolling through his phone with a grim expression.“What is it?” she asked, her voice hoarse from exhaustion.He turned the screen toward her.BREAKING NEWS: DECEPTION AT DE VEREAUX INDUSTRIES – UNVEILING A LEGACY OF LIES.The headline alone sent a shiver down Isabella’s spine. She snatched her phone and skimmed the article.“Anonymous sources have leaked confidential files revealing fraudulent business dealings within De Vereaux Industries, implicating its CEO, Isabella Romano, in financial misconduct and illegal transactions dating back years.”Her heart pounded.This was Marcella.“Tell me there’s a way to shut this down,” sh
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** The Ghost in the Shadows**Milan, Italy – Isabella’s Instincts Take OverIsabella’s fingers tightened around her phone as she reread the message."He’s not dead. But you will be."Her breath was steady, but her pulse was anything but.Ethan noticed the shift in her expression immediately. “What’s wrong?”She handed him the phone, watching as his jaw clenched.“This is a threat,” he said.“No,” Isabella murmured, eyes narrowing. “This is a warning.”Ethan exhaled sharply. “You think he’s really alive?”Isabella wasn’t sure.Leo had always been three steps ahead. If anyone could fake their death, it was him.And if he was alive…It meant the war wasn’t over.It was just beginning.Paris, France – The Investigation DeepensMarcella leaned back in her chair, fingers tapping against her desk.The official report claimed Leo had died from an overdose.But Marcella didn’t believe in coincidences.Her sources had seen Nikolai leaving the hotel minutes before Leo’s body was found.And now?
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 123
**The War Begins** Milan, Italy – Isabella’s Next Move Isabella’s fingers trembled as she set down the glass of whiskey she hadn’t even tasted. The TV screen flickered, Leo’s smug expression still frozen in the background. He had done it. He had gone public. And now? The world was coming for her. Her office door burst open, and Ethan stormed inside, his face dark with barely controlled fury. “You need to fix this. Now.” His voice was sharp, edged with urgency. Isabella forced herself to remain calm, though every muscle in her body begged her to lash out. “I already have Marcella working on damage control,” she said smoothly, pouring another drink. “Leo wants a war. Let’s give him one.” Ethan ran a frustrated hand through his hair. “This isn’t just business, Isabella. He’s gone after your entire legacy. If the board believes him—” “They won’t,” she interrupted. “Because by morning, Leo won’t be credible enough for anyone to listen.” Ethan narrowed his eyes. “What are you
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 122
** The First Strike**Milan, Italy – Cain-Devereaux HeadquartersIsabella stood at the top floor of her empire, looking down at the city she had fought to control.It should have felt like victory.But instead, it felt like a battlefield.She had made a deal with Marcella—something she never thought she’d do.And now, it was time to deliver.Leo had to fall.Completely.Irreversibly.Because if he didn’t?If she left even a crack for him to slip through…He would come back.And next time?He wouldn’t just want his place in the company.He’d want revenge.Her phone buzzed.She picked it up, exhaling sharply.Marcella."The pieces are in motion. We strike at midnight."Isabella smirked.Let the games begin.Paris, France – Leo’s Last MoveLeo Cain stood in a darkened hotel suite, hands resting on the desk as he scanned the reports in front of him.The walls were closing in.Isabella had already started freezing his accounts.Her allies in the financial sector were pulling back investmen
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** An Unholy Alliance**Milan, Italy – Isabella’s OfficeThe city skyline stretched behind her, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. But Isabella wasn’t admiring the view.She stood at her desk, fingers tapping lightly against the polished wood, as the weight of her decision settled over her.Across from her, Marcella Devereaux sat with a glass of red wine in hand, looking far too pleased with herself.“I have to admit, darling,” Marcella mused, crossing one leg over the other, “I didn’t think you’d actually call me.”Isabella studied her carefully.“I don’t make decisions lightly.”Marcella smirked. “Neither do I.”They had spent years locked in a battle for dominance—each one trying to stay a step ahead of the other.But now?Now, Isabella was about to break her own rules.Because Marcella was right about one thing.She needed her.And she hated it.The city skyline stretched behind her, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. But Isabella wasn’t admiring the view.Sh
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 120
** Broken Loyalties**Milan, Italy – Isabella’s PenthouseThe broken shards of glass glittered on the marble floor, a perfect reflection of what had just shattered between them.Isabella stood motionless, her chest rising and falling with each slow, controlled breath.Across from her, Leo Cain didn’t move.He was calculating, just like he always was.But this wasn’t business.This was them.And Isabella wasn’t sure if they still existed.She lifted her chin, her voice calm but sharp as steel.“You worked with Moreau.”Leo exhaled, raking a hand through his hair. “I told you—it wasn’t like that.”Isabella’s laugh was cold, hollow. “You don’t get to decide what it was.”She stepped forward, closing the space between them. “Did you tell me the truth at any point, Leo? Or was this all just part of your game?”His jaw tightened. “I never lied about what mattered.”“Then tell me this—” she whispered, voice dangerously soft. “Was I a part of your plan? Or was I just a pawn?”Leo’s green eyes
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 119
** The Empire Strikes Back**Milan, Italy – Cain-Devereaux HeadquartersIt was a perfect morning in Milan—if Isabella Devereaux believed in such things.The sun bathed the city in gold, casting long shadows across the boardroom where she stood, arms crossed, eyes locked on the newest report in front of her.Leo sat beside her, his expression unreadable as he scanned the file.Ethan paced, running a hand through his hair.“This isn’t just a business move,” Ethan muttered, placing his tablet down. “It’s a warning.”Isabella smirked, flipping the page.Marcella had made her move.An anonymous leak had surfaced overnight, tying Cain-Devereaux Holdings to illicit offshore accounts. Fabricated, of course—but deadly enough to raise eyebrows in the financial world.The news cycle was eating it up.Headlines flashed across the screen:“Shadow Deals? Cain-Devereaux Faces Scrutiny Over Global Expansion”“Devereaux Legacy Stained – Isabella Under Investigation (Again)”Leo’s jaw clenched. “She di
THE LAST STRAW OF LOVE. Chapter 118
** A Throne of Her Own**London, England – Cain-Devereaux Private JetThe hum of the private jet was steady, a low vibration beneath Isabella Devereaux’s fingertips as she traced the edge of her champagne glass. The golden liquid inside barely moved, mirroring the control she maintained over herself despite the storm brewing inside.She was leaving London, leaving Marcella behind.But not for good.No, this wasn’t over.Marcella had tried to lure her in—offering her a seat at the table, a place in a new empire.But Isabella had no interest in joining someone else’s kingdom.She was going to build her own.She glanced across the cabin at Leo, who was watching her carefully from his seat, his own drink in hand.“You didn’t kill her deal,” he murmured, swirling the whiskey in his glass.Isabella smirked, meeting his gaze. “No.”Leo raised a brow. “You could have.”She leaned back in her chair, eyes gleaming. “Why kill something when you can take it for yourself?”Leo chuckled, shaking hi
