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The flashing red and blue lights disappeared down the driveway as the police car carrying Phillip drove away. His protests had faded into the night, drowned by the heavy silence that settled over the household.Pamela sat curled up on the couch, her hands trembling as she wiped away the last remnants of her tears.Jade tucked a warm blanket around her shoulders. “You don’t have to say anything, dear. Just rest.”Annabelle crouched beside her, her usual playful demeanor replaced by quiet concern. “We’re here for you, Pamela,” she whispered.Danielle brushed Pamela’s hair from her face, her touch gentle. “You’re safe now,” she murmured. “No one will hurt you again.”Lena, who had been sitting close by, squeezed Pamela’s hand.Pamela looked at her with gratitude in her eyes. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.Lena smiled softly. “You don’t have to thank me.”Jade turned to Lena. “You’ve had a long day, sweetheart. Go upstairs and get some rest.”Lena hesitated, glancin
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Abby walked down the sidewalk, the cool evening breeze tugging at her jacket as she clutched her purse close. Work had been exhausting, and all she wanted was to get home, throw herself onto her bed, and binge-watch some terrible reality TV.But just as she turned the corner, the low purr of an engine crept up behind her.She craned her head backwards to look at the car, just to see Josiah in it waving a hand at her with his million dollars smile in check.She rolled her eyes ignoring him and continued working but he didn't back down.Her brows furrowed as she caught a glimpse of the sleek black car rolling beside her from the corner of her eye.Then came Josiah’s frivolous voice. “Hey, gorgeous. You’re really gonna pretend you don’t see a sexy man like me waving at you?”Abby sighed and kept walking.Josiah’s car slowed to match her pace.He rolled down the window down and stuck out his head slightly. “Abby, don’t do me like this, baby. You’re hurting my heart.”She stopped in her tr
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The low hum of the car engine filled the silence as Josiah maneuvered through the streets, the country club only a few miles away. Asher leaned against the window, watching the passing scenery with a scowl. His mind was a storm, and at the center of it was her.Lena. After all that happened over the past days, every of his thoughts were centered around her despite how much he tried to get rid of it.He clenched his jaw. He hated that she occupied his thoughts this much.Breaking the silence, Asher suddenly asked, “What does it mean if a woman holds a man’s waist on a rainy night, on a motorcycle, while laughing like they own the world?”Josiah shot him a sideways glance, eyebrows raised. “Is this a riddle? Oh, are we characters in Barbie who wants to cross a —”“Just answer the damn question.”Josiah smirked. “Well, if a woman is clinging to a man like that, it’s pretty obvious she has feelings for him. Especially since it’s on a motorcycle. Girls love guys with bikes. Maybe I should
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The clock had long passed midnight when Asher stumbled into his room, the scent of whiskey clinging to his clothes. His head pounded from the alcohol, but the burning anger in his chest was worse.Watching the Fords playing golf and not taking something to cool down his anger was impossible. By the time Josiah found out Asher had ordered four extra cans of beer, it was already too late.Not only did the Fords get on his nerves, he couldn't shake off the thought of Lena from his head. Not about her knowledge of Heather And Vincent but something connected to Raymond.He wanted to stay mad. He needed to.But all of that crumbled when he looked toward his bed.There she was, lying, tangled in the sheets, her skin glowing under the dim moonlight that slipped through the curtains. His breath hitched.She was almost naked. All she had on was a pair of white socks and underwear.His body locked up, his throat going dry.Shit.Turning away, he ran a frustrated hand through his hair. Why the h
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Lena stood frozen in the center of her living room, her body trembling as the sounds of pleasure from her fiancé and the sex worker echoed in her ears.She had often overheard women at the salon sharing stories of infidelity, their voices heavy with pain. Yet, until now, she had never truly grasped the devastation of being betrayed.Unable to endure the torment any longer, she threw her phone aside and then collapsed onto the floor in a storm of tears.She had loved Drake with everything she had. Their love story began after they both had faced rejection from their first job interview at Mac’s Business Institute. Drawn in by his charm, Lena had made the first move, and their connection had deepened swiftly—sharing laughter, late-night talks, and ultimately being intimate with him on her rooftop. Giving him her purity had only intensified her feelings for him.It was she who had proposed to him, not only because of the constant pressure from her parents to marry or risk dying a disgra
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"Asher, Mister Josh would like to see you now," Jade Baker, Robert Josh's personal assistant, announced from the doorway of Asher's office."Thank you, Jade," Asher replied with a faint, nearly imperceptible smile.As she turned to leave, Jade peeked back inside and whispered, "If it’s about marriage again, let me know. I’ll knock some sense into him."Asher shook his head, suppressing a laugh. "Get back to work before Father thinks we’re slacking off again."Jade grinned and as forwith she left, Asher’s face darkened. His relationship with his father had never been close. Robert Josh was strict, demanding, and emotionally distant, always expecting perfection from his children. Asher especially hated his father's constant pressure for him to marry.Jade was one of the few who supported him, especially when his mother, Gabrielle Josh, wasn't around—her presence was far more intimidating. Jade, now 48 and unmarried, had once been a hostess before joining the Josh family’s business. She
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“Rise and shine, dumbass.” Lena groaned, squinting against the sunlight slicing through the curtains. A sharp ache pulsed in her head, making her wince and groan louder. “Oh, God! Lena, I've told you to stop drinking so much.” She clutched her forehead, slowly sitting up. Her blurry vision made her best friend's outline appear hazy, but she could make out Abby standing by the window, hands on her waist, glaring in disapproval. “It’s Saturday. Why are you waking me up so early?” Lena whined, leaning back as pain throbbed through her head— and other sensitive parts of her body. “Wait... How did I even get here? I thought I was at the club last night.” Abby didn’t answer. “Why are you being all mysterious? What, are you Silent Sam now?” Abby was the chatty type especially anytime she had sex with a guy or found dirt against bitches. Lena distinctly remembered Abby eyeing a guy with auburn hair at the bar, promising to drag him to a club room and dominate him. Yet, here she was—
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The flashing red and blue lights disappeared down the driveway as the police car carrying Phillip drove away. His protests had faded into the night, drowned by the heavy silence that settled over the household.Pamela sat curled up on the couch, her hands trembling as she wiped away the last remnants of her tears.Jade tucked a warm blanket around her shoulders. “You don’t have to say anything, dear. Just rest.”Annabelle crouched beside her, her usual playful demeanor replaced by quiet concern. “We’re here for you, Pamela,” she whispered.Danielle brushed Pamela’s hair from her face, her touch gentle. “You’re safe now,” she murmured. “No one will hurt you again.”Lena, who had been sitting close by, squeezed Pamela’s hand.Pamela looked at her with gratitude in her eyes. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.Lena smiled softly. “You don’t have to thank me.”Jade turned to Lena. “You’ve had a long day, sweetheart. Go upstairs and get some rest.”Lena hesitated, glancin
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Phillip straightened his shirt, forcing a casual smile onto his face as if nothing had happened. “Ah, Asher,” he said smoothly, “I was just asking Lena to grab something from the fridge—”He never got to finish his sentence when Asher lunged at him.The first punch landed square on Phillip’s jaw, sending him stumbling back against the counter.“Bastard!” Asher roared, grabbing Phillip by the collar and slamming him into the refrigerator. “You abused my sister? Threatened her? Do you think you’ll get away with it?”Phillip barely had time to react before another punch crashed into his ribs. He gasped, doubling over in pain, but Asher wasn’t done. His fists rained down with relentless fury, fueled by years of oblivion and the weight of Vincent’s words.He had overheard the conversation between Lena and Phillip. Asher couldn't help but blame himself for everything. How couldn't he have noticed it? How could he have let his sister go through all these things for years?Lena backed away, h
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Asher leaned against the cold metal railing of the balcony, staring out into the night. The city lights flickered in the distance, but his mind was somewhere else.Lena’s words echoed in his head."You’re being a coward."His fingers curled into fists.Coward? He had fought battles in boardrooms, crushed competitors, and built an empire from the ground up. He had never backed down from anything.Yet, when it came to Pamela… he had avoided it. Why? Because he was scared to believe it was true. He was scared to believe a middle-class woman had discovered what had been right under his nose before him.And no matter how much he denied it, that was the truth.A heavy sigh left his lips. If what Lena said was true, if Vincent had known all along…He straightened.There was only one way to find out.______________Asher stood outside Vincent’s room, his hand hovering over the doorknob. He didn’t knock. He simply opened it and walked in.Vincent was sitting at his desk, staring blankly at his
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Lena stormed into her bedroom after another long day at the club, her heart hammering against her ribs. She had spent all night replaying the conversation with Vincent, trying to figure out how to convince Asher of the truth.Asher sat behind his average-sized steel desk situated by the left corner of the room, fingers steepled beneath his chin. His sharp brown eyes flickered to her, then back to the documents in front of him. He didn’t acknowledge her presence beyond that.Lena clenched her jaw. Of course, he was going to make this difficult.“Asher, we need to talk.”“Busy.”She stalked toward him, placing both hands flat on his desk. “Well, too bad. Because this isn’t something you can ignore.”Asher sighed and leaned back, rubbing his temples. “If this is about what happened last night—”“It is,” she interrupted, tersely. “Pamela is being abused.”His entire body tensed, but he kept his expression blank. “Drop it, Lena.”“No.”His jaw tightened, anger tightening in his chiseled j
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Vincent hopped out of the car, slinging his backpack over one shoulder. He didn’t say goodbye, just gave Lena a brief glance before disappearing into the sea of students.Lena sighed, sinking back into the seat as Matteo pulled away from the curb.The car was silent for a few moments before Matteo cleared his throat."I—uh—" he hesitated, gripping the steering wheel a little tighter. "I heard what you said to Asher, the other day. About Phillip. It wasn't my intention to eavesdrop."Lena turned to him, surprised. Matteo had never spoken to her before, and his voice was deeper than she expected—calm, steady, with just the slightest hint of hesitation."You were listening?"Matteo kept his eyes on the road. "Not on purpose."Lena studied him, noting the slight stiffness in his posture. "And?"A muscle in his jaw twitched. "You’re not wrong to be concerned."Her breath hitched, in bewilderment. She leaned forward and whispered, "You think he’s hurting Pamela too?"Matteo hesitated. "I do
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The morning air was crisp, carrying the scent of freshly cut grass as Matteo pulled the sleek bronze Tesla out of the driveway. Vincent sat in the backseat, staring out the window with a hard expression, his school backpack slung lazily over one shoulder.Just as Matteo was about to accelerate, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed across the driveway."Wait!" Lena’s voice rang out.Vincent turned his head just in time to see her sprinting toward the car, her messy ponytail bouncing as she waved one arm frantically. Matteo sighed, already rolling down the passenger window."Mrs. Josh?" he asked, hidden amusement flickering in his dark eyes."Don’t call me that, call me Lena" Lena huffed, gripping the door handle. "I need a ride to the preschool."Matteo arched a brow. "You do realize this is not a taxi service, right?"Lena ignored him and yanked the back door open, sliding in next to Vincent. She barely had time to close it before Matteo pulled out of the driveway. She mouthed a foul
