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Chapter 27: The Shadows of Power
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Scarlet woke to the sound of faint beeping and the overwhelming scent of antiseptic. Her vision was blurry at first, but as she blinked, the figures in front of her came into focus. Medics. They were crouched around her, one checking her vitals while another hovered by her side with a concerned look on his face. Her chest still ached, a deep, pressing pain that made her wince.She tried to move, but a hand gently pressed against her shoulder, urging her to stay still.“Don’t try to get up just yet, Mrs. Scoville,” the medic closest to her said, his voice calm but professional. “You need to rest. We’ve stabilized you for now.”Her mind raced, panic flaring through her as she pieced together what had happened. The pain in her chest, the overwhelming sense of helplessness, the phone call to Storm... She must have blacked out. How had they gotten in? She didn’t remember unlocking the door.“How did you—” Scarlet croaked, her voice weak. “The door wasn’t locked,” one of the medics explain
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 29: The Weight of Silence
Scarlet remained in the bathroom for what felt like hours, her hand still pressed against her chest. The dull ache had subsided, but the memory of the pain lingered like a bad dream she couldn’t shake. Her reflection stared back at her, hollow eyes, pale skin—she looked like a ghost. A woman trying to survive a life that was slowly eating her alive.Eventually, she pushed herself away from the sink and walked back to the living room, sinking into the soft cushions of the couch. The penthouse was unnervingly quiet, and her mind kept drifting back to the events of the night. How close she had come to losing control. The medics had left just in time. If Storm had walked in and seen them… she shuddered at the thought.‘He wouldn’t care anyway,’ she told herself bitterly. Even if he did, it would be more out of concern for appearances than for her well-being. Storm Scoville cared about one thing and one thing only—himself.Scarlet leaned back, closing her eyes, trying to slow her racing th
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 30: A Quiet Revelation
Scarlet hadn’t intended to go to the villa. It wasn’t like her to seek out Storm when he so often avoided her. But something about the events of the previous night—the mini heart attack, the cold indifference in his voice over the phone—left her feeling uneasy. Maybe, in some small corner of her heart, she still hoped for a moment of connection. A flicker of something real between them.The villa was always quiet. Nestled far enough from the city, it felt worlds away from the penthouse Storm was given her, and the noise of their lives. As she stepped out of the car and approached the door, she wasn’t sure what she expected to find. Certainly not Storm. He’d probably been at the office all night or with… someone else. Her stomach turned at the thought.Pushing the door open, she was greeted by the familiar scent of the villa—rich wood, the faint hint of lavender. But what stopped her in her tracks wasn’t the coziness of the place. It was the sight of an old man sitting in the sala, fli
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 31: Cracks in the Armor
The tension from their conversation still clung to Scarlet like a heavy coat as she drove away from the villa. Her hands gripped the steering wheel tighter than necessary, her mind replaying the moment she’d blurted out the truth about her delayed period. What had she been thinking? She wasn’t sure whether to laugh or scream at herself. She didn’t want to have Storm’s child. That much was certain. But something about the moment—about Senior Scoville’s intense pressure and Storm’s cold dismissal of everything in their lives—had made her snap. The words had come out before she could stop them. The city lights blurred past her, casting long, flickering shadows in the car. Scarlet felt a dull ache building in her chest again, the same one that had led to her mini heart attack just days ago. She hadn’t told anyone, and she certainly wasn’t about to tell Storm. The thought of confiding in him was laughable. She’d rather suffer in silence than see the indifference on his face.But tonight…
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 32: The Test
The fluorescent lights of the drug store flickered overhead as Scarlet stood in the aisle, staring at the array of pregnancy tests in front of her. Rows of pink and white boxes lined the shelves, each one promising quick, accurate results. Her hand hovered over one, her fingers trembling slightly before she grabbed it. She hadn’t even noticed she was holding her breath until she finally exhaled, the weight of the moment sinking in.How had she ended up here? A few days ago, she was barely able to stand the idea of being in the same room as Storm, and now she was standing in a drug store, facing the possibility of a pregnancy that could change everything. The irony wasn’t lost on her.The cashier didn’t look at her twice as she rung up the test, the beep of the scanner cutting through the silence. Scarlet felt a strange mix of emotions swirling inside her—fear, anticipation, and something she couldn’t quite name. She thanked the cashier quietly, shoving the test into her purse before s
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 33: The Family’s Expectations
Scarlet sat in the quiet corner of the café, stirring her coffee absentmindedly as she waited. Her father had summoned her for a meeting, something that hadn’t happened in a while, and she couldn’t help but feel a familiar sense of dread bubbling in her chest. She hadn’t seen him since the wedding day when he’d barely acknowledged her, his focus entirely on the deal that had sealed her fate with Storm. She hadn’t been his daughter in that moment—just a bargaining chip.She wasn’t sure what he wanted this time, but she had a sinking feeling it wouldn’t be pleasant.The bell above the door jingled, and she looked up to see her father, Richard Scott, stepping into the café. His tall frame and steely demeanor immediately commanded attention. He spotted her instantly and strode over, his eyes sharp as they locked onto hers. The coldness in his expression hadn’t changed a bit.“Scarlet,” he greeted, taking a seat across from her without waiting for an invitation.“Dad,” she replied, her voi
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 34: Dancing with Danger
The bar was dimly lit, the kind of place where the music was too loud and the lighting was just dark enough to hide your sins. It was perfect. The exact escape Scarlet needed after her run-in with her father. She pushed through the door, the low hum of conversation and the thumping bass wrapping around her like a comforting embrace. Tonight, she didn’t want to think, didn’t want to feel. She just wanted to drink until everything went numb.She walked up to the counter, nodding at the bartender. “Vodka. Straight.”He raised an eyebrow, probably surprised by the intensity in her tone, but didn’t say a word. Moments later, he slid the glass across the counter, and she downed it without hesitation, the burn in her throat matching the bitterness in her chest. Her mind was racing, thoughts swirling about the meeting with her father—how he had demanded she "do her duty" and bear a child for Storm. It was sickening. Her marriage had been nothing but a prison, and now she was expected to be s
Taming My Arrogant Husband Chapter 35: No Escape
Scarlet’s heart raced as Storm marched toward her, eyes burning with anger. She could feel the tension between them before he even reached her, his presence like a storm cloud that had just rolled in, ready to break at any moment.Before she could even speak or react, he grabbed her by the arm, his grip firm but not painful. “We’re leaving. Now,” he said, his voice low and seething.She yanked her arm back, glaring at him. “What the hell are you doing here?” “Saving you from yourself,” he snapped, pulling her away from the crowd, uncaring of the people now watching their little spectacle. “Do you even know how many people are taking pictures of you right now? Do you care at all about what this could do to me, to the company?”Scarlet let out a bitter laugh as she followed him out, her heels clicking angrily against the floor. “Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize your precious image was the only thing that mattered. Forgive me for not caring anymore.”Storm’s jaw clenched as they stepped
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Storm stood in the doorway, a mixture of shock and hesitation in his eyes. Scarlett's heart raced, the remnants of her strength drained as her emotions collided—anger, fear, and an ache she had no desire to revisit. Holding her baby in her arms, she took a steadying breath before finally speaking.“Why are you here, Storm?” she asked, her voice barely masking the tension she felt. She avoided his gaze, focusing instead on her daughter’s soft breathing, her tiny fingers curled around Scarlett's thumb.Storm took a step into the room, his expression unreadable. “Your father told me… he told me about your heart condition,” he began, his voice tinged with concern. “And… I didn’t know you had—" His eyes fell on the sleeping newborn in Scarlett’s arms, a look of both surprise and wonder flashing across his face. "I didn't know you had a baby."Scarlett glanced up, her face a controlled mask. “And what does that have to do with you, Storm?” She could feel herself bracing, the answer she had
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The throbbing pain tore through Scarlett’s abdomen, growing sharper with every passing second. Panic surged in her chest, and she found herself unable to catch her breath. Gritting her teeth, she shouted as loud as she could, “Mom!” but no one answered. Her mother was somewhere in the house, she thought, but she might be too far to hear. Tears blurred Scarlett’s vision as the pain intensified, and a cold wave of fear washed over her.Desperate, Scarlett fumbled for her phone on the nightstand, hands trembling as she dialed Daniel’s number. He was the only one she could reach, the only one close enough to help. The phone rang twice before he picked up, his voice filled with concern.“Scarlett? Are you okay?”“Daniel…” she gasped, her voice barely a whisper. “Please, I need help. I—I'm in so much pain.”He didn’t hesitate. “Hold on, I’m on my way. Keep calm. I’ll be there in five minutes.”Scarlett clutched the phone, pressing it to her chest as she struggled to breathe through the pain
