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The sound of her phone buzzing on the nightstand broke through Alexis’ peaceful slumber.Groggily, she reached out, squinting at the screen. Julian Devereux.A small smile tugged at her lips as she accepted the call.“Good morning,” she mumbled, her voice still heavy with sleep.“Morning, Mrs. Devereux,” Julian’s smooth voice teased on the other end. “How did you sleep?”Alexis stretched under the covers, a soft yawn escaping her. “Better than I expected. What’s up? Calling me this early feels like trouble.”Julian chuckled. “Trouble? Hardly. I thought I’d take you out for breakfast. Get dressed, I’ll be there in 20 minutes.”“What if I’m not ready?” she challenged playfully, sitting up and rubbing her eyes.“Then I’ll come in and help you get ready myself,” he quipped, the teasing edge in his tone making her laugh.“Fine. Give me 30,” she countered before hanging up.Thirty five minutes later, Alexis slid into the passenger seat of Julian’s car, dressed casually yet effortlessly chic
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As Alexis sipped her coffee across from Julian at their cozy breakfast spot, he pulled out his phone to call Victoria."Victoria," Julian began, his tone direct but polite, "I need you to contact the real estate company of the penthouse. Arrange for a meeting today to finalize the paperwork."Victoria's voice came through, calm and efficient. "Understood, Mr. Devereux. Should I set the meeting at the penthouse or their office?"Julian glanced at Alexis, who was busy spreading jam on her toast, her eyes lighting up when she overheard the conversation."The penthouse," Julian decided. "Let’s make it convenient. Schedule it for this afternoon, two o’clock sharp.""Consider it done," Victoria confirmed before ending the call.Julian set his phone down and leaned back, watching Alexis with a soft smile."So," he said, breaking the momentary silence, "by tonight, we’ll have our own house."Alexis looked up, her eyes widening. "Wait, you’re serious? You’re handling all this already?"He smir
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Inside the private elevator, Charlotte pressed the button for the top floor, her lips curling into a satisfied smirk.Let them whisper all they want. They’ll see soon enough who truly belongs here.She adjusted her hair in the elevator’s mirrored walls, mentally preparing herself for what she assumed would be a warm welcome from Julian. After all, she was Charlotte Wainwright, wealthy, sophisticated, and an ideal match for someone of Julian’s stature.As soon as the elevator doors closed behind Charlotte, the employees erupted into hushed conversations.“She’s really delusional, isn’t she?”“She probably hasn’t heard about Alexis yet.”“Or she’s heard and refuses to believe it. I mean, look at her.”“She thinks her money and family name are enough to win him over.”“Julian doesn’t even like her. Everyone knows that.”The receptionist shook her head, leaning over the desk toward a colleague. “Mark my words, this is going to be a disaster. Charlotte’s about to get a reality check, and I
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He sighed, brushing a hand through his hair before responding. "Tell her I’m busy and not to disturb me unless it’s life or death.""I’ve tried that, sir," Victoria replied, her voice still calm. "She’s currently outside your office, and I thought you should be aware."Julian’s jaw tightened, but before he could reply, Alexis leaned closer, her hands sliding up his chest as she whispered teasingly, "What’s the matter? Someone trying to ruin our fun?"His lips quirked into a smirk, his irritation fading slightly as he gazed at her.Covering the phone’s microphone with his hand, he murmured, "You have no idea."Returning his attention to Victoria, Julian said, "I’ll deal with her. Give me five minutes."As he hung up, Alexis tilted her head in curiosity. "What’s going on?"Julian groaned, rubbing the back of his neck. "Charlotte Wainwright. She’s causing a scene outside."Alexis’s expression shifted from curiosity to amused disbelief. "Seriously? Can’t she take a hint?"Julian stepped c
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Charlotte stood rooted to the spot, her mind a whirlwind of disbelief and fury.She replayed Alexis’s words over and over, each one hitting her like a sledgehammer. His wife. Alexis Devereux.For close to five minutes, she didn’t move, her expression shifting from shock to rage.Her hands clenched into fists at her sides as she tried to steady her breathing. But the more she thought about it, the more the anger bubbled to the surface.Finally, unable to contain her emotions, she let out a piercing, guttural scream that echoed down the hallway.“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”The sound startled the nearby staff, who exchanged wide eyed glances before quickly ducking back into their workspaces, afraid to be caught in her wrath.Charlotte stomped to the elevator, her heels clicking furiously against the polished floor.When the doors opened, she stormed inside, furiously pressing the ground floor button.The ride down was tense, her chest heaving as she tried, and failed, to compose herself.
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As they lay tangled together on the plush couch in Julian's office, Alexis giggled softly, brushing her tousled hair away from her flushed face.She playfully poked Julian's chest.“You know,” she teased, her voice light and mischievous, “for someone who thinks he’s all that, you’re not as good in bed as you think. I’d give you… maybe a six out of ten.”Julian arched a brow, his lips curling into a smirk as he propped himself up on one elbow. “Oh, is that so?” he asked, his tone dripping with mock offense.“Mm hmm,” she said with a nod, her face the picture of innocence.Leaning closer, Julian’s smirk deepened. “That’s funny,” he murmured, “because I distinctly remember someone not being able to stay still.”Alexis gasped, her cheeks flaming as she swatted at him. “Julian!”He chuckled, catching her hand and bringing it to his lips. “Admit it,” he said, his voice low and teasing. “I’m more than a six.”“Fine,” she relented, rolling her eyes but unable to hide her grin. “You might be a
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Ryan’s gaze flickered between Julian and Alexis, his jaw tightening.He looked as if he wanted to say something but held back.Sophia, on the other hand, wore a smug smile, her eyes scanning Alexis up and down before landing on Julian.“Well, well,” Sophia began, her voice dripping with mock sweetness. “Look who decided to show up at our new place.”Alexis arched a brow, recovering quickly from the surprise. “Your place?” she asked, her tone sharp but controlled.Ryan stepped forward, his usual arrogance in full display. “We’ve just finalized the paperwork. This penthouse is ours,” he said, his voice filled with satisfaction as he glanced at Julian.Julian’s jaw tightened, his usual calm slipping for just a moment. “Interesting,” he said coolly, his tone flat. “I wasn’t aware the building allowed doubles to be purchased. We were told the top floor penthouse was reserved.”Sophia’s laugh was high pitched and mocking. “I guess money talks, doesn’t it? Maybe you two weren’t quick enough.
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The real estate agent was waiting for them in the lobby with the contract laid out on a polished mahogany table.He stood as they approached, handing them pens with an enthusiastic flourish.“Just a few signatures, and the penthouse is officially yours,” he said, gesturing to the marked sections.Julian pulled out a chair for Alexis, who grinned at his chivalry before sitting down.She signed her name with careful precision, glancing up at Julian as he leaned over to do the same.Once the final signature was in place, the agent clapped his hands together. “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Devereux! The penthouse is officially yours. Welcome to your new home!”Alexis beamed as Julian reached out to shake the agent’s hand. “Thank you,” he said, his voice brimming with pride.As they stepped out of the building and into the crisp afternoon air, Julian wrapped an arm around Alexis, pulling her close. “Ready to start this new chapter?”“With you?” Alexis replied, smiling up at him. “Always.”
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Alexis arrived at the company with a renewed sense of focus. She pushed aside the pounding in her head, the exhaustion in her bones.The crisis with Moreau wasn’t over yet.And if there was one thing she did know, it was that she needed to deal with this before Julian could interfere any further.As she stepped into the office, her assistant rushed toward her.“Miss Montgomery, you’re here,” Her assistant said breathlessly. “I was worried when I didn’t hear from you last night.”Alexis forced a small smile. “I’m fine. What’s the update?”She hesitated, concern flickering in her eyes. “We managed to stall the media fallout, but Moreau’s people are already moving to cover their tracks.”Alexis’s jaw tightened. “That’s not surprising. He was too confident last night. Someone is backing him.”The assistant nodded. “I did some digging, and…” She lowered her voice. “It looks like Charlotte Wainwright is involved.”A sharp chill ran down Alexis’s spine.Charlotte.Of course.A bitter smile c
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By the time they reached the suite, her vision was blurring at the edges.Julian carried her straight into the bedroom, lowering her onto the bed with a gentleness that surprised her.She let out a weak breath as she sank into the mattress, the exhaustion pulling at her like an anchor. But then she felt his hands on her shoulders, his fingers brushing against her face.“Alexis,” he called her name again, but it was distant, like an echo. “Hey, stay with me...”But she was already slipping under, the drug finally winning the battle she had fought so hard to resist.The last thing she heard before the darkness took over completely was Julian cursing under his breath.And then, nothing.Julian sat on the edge of the bed, his fists clenched as he watched Alexis succumb to the effects of the drug.Her breathing was even, but her face was pale, her usually sharp eyes shut, her body still.His stomach twisted.He had arrived just in time, but just in time wasn’t good enough. She had still be
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Alexis drifted in and out of consciousness, her body feeling sluggish and heavy. She struggled to focus, but her mind was wrapped in a thick fog, making it nearly impossible to process what was happening.The last thing she remembered was the club, Mr. Moreau, the drugged drink. And then...She tensed, realizing she wasn’t on the ground. Someone had caught her. Someone was holding her.Her breath hitched as she forced her eyes open, fighting the dizziness.A face hovered above her.Familiar.Sharp jawline. Dark eyes filled with something unreadable.Julian.Her heart slammed against her ribs.Was she dreaming?No. This was real."Alexis?" His voice was sharp, laced with urgency. "Can you hear me?"She tried to respond, but her throat was too dry. She felt his arms tighten around her as he pulled her closer, shielding her from the curious stares of onlookers outside the club.He was warm.Too warm.She hated it.Or at least, she told herself she did."Julian..." she finally managed to
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Alexis let the silence stretch between them, letting him believe, for just a moment, that his words had sunk in.Then she smiled.Not the soft, vulnerable kind of smile he was probably hoping for.But a slow, knowing, and dangerous one."You really are something, Ryan," she said, shaking her head slightly. "But let me make one thing clear to you." She leaned in, just enough to lower her voice, her gaze unwavering. "I don't need you. I don’t need Julian. And I sure as hell don’t need to be manipulated into fighting battles that aren’t mine."Ryan’s smirk faltered.She stood up, smoothing out her dress. "Thank you for the entertainment, but I think we’re done here."Ryan grabbed her wrist just as she turned."Alexis, wait..""Let. Go."There was no room for argument in her voice, and Ryan hesitated before releasing her.She straightened, exhaling sharply. "Enjoy your little schemes, Ryan. Just don’t expect me to play along."With that, she walked away, leaving Ryan staring after her.Al
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Alexis's fingers curled around the edge of the table, her patience thinning by the second. “Cut the act, Ryan. You run from home into hiding after you ran your mouth back home, and now, suddenly, you show up here with him? What do you want?”Ryan let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head. “Alexis, Alexis, Alexis… I don’t want anything. I just figured, since we’re both here, we should clear the air.”“Clear the air?” she repeated, incredulous. “After you threw a grenade into my marriage?”He sighed dramatically, leaning back against the plush leather of the booth. “Look, I know you’re mad at me. But let’s be honest, Alexis, you deserved to know the truth. I did you a favor.”Alexis clenched her jaw.Her fingers itched to throw the drink sitting in front of her right in his smug face, but she kept herself still.Controlled.“A favor?” she echoed, her voice icy.Ryan’s smirk widened. “You would’ve found out eventually. Julian married you for revenge. I just saved you the heartbreak of fig
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In the dimly lit grandeur of her penthouse, Charlotte Wainwright stood by the floor to ceiling window, the Parisian skyline stretching endlessly before her.The Eiffel Tower glittered in the distance, but her mind was far from the breathtaking view.She swirled the deep red wine in her crystal glass, a small, satisfied smirk curving her lips as she took a slow sip.Everything was unfolding exactly as she had planned.Julian would be hers.Not Alexis Montgomery.She had watched for far too long as Alexis paraded around as if she were untouchable, as if she were worthy of Julian’s love. But she wasn’t.Julian had been hers first.She had known him before Alexis even entered the picture, before he became entangled in this ridiculous revenge scheme that had somehow twisted into something real.Charlotte scoffed.Real.As if Julian could ever truly love Alexis.He might think he does, but that’s just because he doesn’t know any better.He was blinded.Confused.And she was going to fix tha
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At the Montgomery subdivision office in Paris, Alexis stepped into the sleek, modern office her heels clicking against the polished marble floor.The entire floor was abuzz with tension, employees moving frantically, whispering among themselves, eyes darting toward her as she made her way through the main hallway.She ignored the stares.Right now, she had one goal, to get to the bottom of the crisis that had erupted in this branch and fix it before it spiraled further out of control.She had barely been in the city for an hour, yet her mind was already occupied with balancing two battles, one professional and one personal.She exhaled sharply.The personal could wait.For now, she needed to ensure that the Montgomery name didn’t suffer any further."Ms. Montgomery," her Parisian assistant, Margot, hurried over, holding a tablet in one hand and a folder in the other. "We’ve compiled all the details regarding the crisis. The internal investigation suggests that the issue stems from a b
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Ryan nodded solemnly. “Even if you found out the truth, Julian had a backup plan. He wasn’t just going to let you walk away. That’s why he’s after you now. He’s going to twist things, make you believe it wasn’t as bad as it seems. But you know the truth, Alexis. He doesn’t love you. He never did. He just didn’t expect to lose control this soon.”Silence stretched between them.Alexis didn’t just feel hurt.She felt rage.Her nails dug into her palms, her entire body stiff with the weight of Ryan’s words.Julian had played her.Humiliated her.And she had let him.But not anymore.She looked Ryan dead in the eyes, her voice cold as ice. “If Julian thinks he still has control over me… he’s in for a rude awakening.”Ryan smirked.Perfect.Ryan hid his smirk quickly, schooling his expression into one of concern.He needed Alexis to stay angry, to let the fury consume her so completely that she would never look back.“I just don’t want you to fall for his tricks again, Alexis,” he said, hi
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Julian stormed out of the Montgomery Group, his head pounding with frustration. He barely noticed the curious stares of the employees as he made his way to his car, his fingers dialing Victoria’s number before he even shut the door.She answered on the second ring. “Julian?”“Find out where Alexis went,” he ordered, his voice sharp and urgent. “I don’t care what it takes. Just get me the details.”Victoria, ever efficient, didn’t waste time with questions. “I’ll get back to you in ten.”Julian ended the call and exhaled, gripping the steering wheel tightly. Alexis had left, but that didn’t mean she had escaped him.Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, Alexis stepped off the jet, the crisp Parisian air hitting her as she descended the stairs.The city was bright, alive, and bustling, but for her, it felt muted. Her thoughts were too loud.She handed her bag to the waiting chauffeur, barely paying attention as she reached for the car door.Just as she was about to step inside, a voice fr
