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Walls Built on Pain Roman's POVAs I opened my mouth to speak, the only thing holding me in place was Naomi's hand in mine. Even though her touch was comforting and warm, the memories still threatened to pull me down. "I wasn't always like this," I said in a low, almost alien voice. "I wasn't always the icy, domineering man you see now. I used to have strong, honest feelings about things. However, my father made sure that those part of me died a long time ago. As a gentle reminder that Naomi was here listening, and not passing judgment, her thumb touched the back of my hand. Jonathan Steele, my father, wasn't just stern. He was relentless. To him any mistake, no matter how small, was a crime that needed punishment.” Even though my throat constricted, I continued. “He thought that a man's biggest weakness was vulnerability, and he detested all types of weakness.”Her forehead wrinkled, but she said nothing, her eyes urging me to go on. I was eleven years old, when I learned h
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The Blackwood Vault Naomi's POVThe air seemed thicker and infused with a spooky calm. A feeling of fear descended upon me as I gazed at the entrance my heart pounding. I swallowed hard, wondering if I should take the next step.Uncertainty gnawed at me as my fingers lingered on the cold steel of the vault entrance. Roman had revealed bits and pieces of his past, but this felt different.But, I have made it this far. Despite my fear, my curiosity was more intense. The door stood firmly in place, locked with a keypad. As I tried to figure out what Roman might have used as the code, my mind raced. His mother’s birthday came to mind—a detail he had shared once in a rare vulnerable moment. I pressed the numbers, and with a soft click, the lock opened.The heavy door creaked open, revealing a cold, sterile room. As if the area had been left untouched for years, the gloomy lighting creates shadows on the walls and a subtle, musty smell pervades the air. As I entered, my breath caught.
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Elijah’s Power Play Naomi's POV Daniel's unease was evident as his gaze flitted back to me. The weight of what he was about to disclose made the air between us feel as if it may break. Roman's patience wore thin, and his jaw tightened. "Daniel," he hissed his voice like a dagger slicing through the tension. "Daniel, Spill it out" Daniel stood up straight, looking grudgingly at Roman. "It's Elijah," he said in a calm, low voice. He’s been buying out several of your key allies. Three of your board members and two of your suppliers have already switched to his side. And…”Roman's eyes sharpened sharply as he trailed off. "And what?" After hesitating, Daniel went on, "He's going after Mr. Novak, your biggest investor. It has been reported that he is providing terms that you will not be able to meet.”The room tilted. Roman's silence was deafening, and waves of stress radiated from him. My heart was pounding as I swallowed hard. "What does that mean?" Despite the fury raging ins
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Naomi’s Ultimatum Naomi's POV The mention of the vault hung in the air like a live wire, making Roman's body tighten and the place feel oppressive. I briefly questioned whether I had gone too far when his piercing, cunning eyes met mine. But I won't back down. Not now. With his fingers clenched at his sides, Roman said in a low, calm voice, "You weren't supposed to find that." “I wasn’t looking for it,” I countered, taking a step closer. “But I did. And now I need answers.” As he swallowed forcefully, his jaw tensed and Adam's apple bobbed. “Naomi, this isn’t something you can ignore. Once I tell you—” "Then tell me!" I interrupted him with a snap. "Roman, I'm your wife. I deserve to know the truth. All of it. Stop hiding behind these walls you’ve built and let me in.” Like a storm poised to break, the words weighed heavily on us as they lingered between us. Roman ran a hand through his hair, his frantic and restless movements displaying his irritation as he paced the roo
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The Shadow of the Past Naomi's POVFor a minute, Roman's defenses slipped as his gaze met mine. It was raw, unfiltered pain, but it was gone nearly as fast as it had come. “You want to know about the vault,” he said in a calm but tense tone.My chest constricted with anticipation as I nodded. With deliberate action, he pointed to the seating area near the fireplace. "Take a seat. I've never told this story before, but if you want the truth, you'll get it. Everything.”I sat opposite him, following his lead, the silence broken only by the faint crackle of the fire. Roman steadied his hand as he poured himself a drink, but I could see the tension in his knuckles as he held the glass. He began, “My father is not just a hard man. Apart from being cold, Brutal. He is also a tyrant who built his business on bribery, threat and blackmails. At first I was unaware of this until I grew older and he brought me into his business world. I resisted at first but I couldn't hold on longer th
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The Midnight Heist Naomi's POVMy heart pounded in my chest as the words "together" lingered between us like a silent vow. Before turning to Daniel, Roman's eyes lingered on me for a moment, a glimmer of something unsaid slipping through. "Where is the place?" Roman's voice was harsh and serious as he asked. Daniel took out a tablet and held it up after tapping the screen. "Elijah's private storage facility on the city's outskirts. It is a fortress armed with guards, security cameras, and biometric locks. However, I've marked the weak spots.”Roman stepped forward, examining the screen with a ferocity that chilled me. I’d seen him like this before—focused, ruthless—but this time, there was something else. He wasn’t just fighting for his empire; he was fighting for us. "What is the schedule?" Roman's jaw tensed as he asked. "Tonight." Daniel replied. “ Around midnight, Elijah's soldiers switch shifts. That's our best time to go in.” Roman glanced back at me as he nodded.
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Mason’s BetrayalRoman's POV "Daniel." He jumped at the sound of my voice, spinning around so fast that his phone almost fell out of his hand. When he spotted me standing there with my arms crossed and resting on the doorframe, his eyes widened. "Roman... His voice wavered as he stumbled, "I didn't hear you come in." I took a step forward, moving slowly and methodically. "No, you didn't. I presume you're too preoccupied with your brief phone call.”With a pallid face, he opened his mouth and closed it. “It’s not what you think.” "Isn't it?" With a harsh tone, I bit out. I moved closer to him, staring into his eyes. "Because it sounded a lot like betrayal from where I'm standing." As I got closer to Daniel, he gulped forcefully and pressed his back on the desk's edge. “You’ve been feeding Elijah information about me,” I said coldly. “And Naomi.” His eyes fell to the ground as his face twisted with shame. "Yes, but—" He flinched at the sound of my palms slamming onto th
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Camille’s Gambit Camille’s POVWith her hands resting softly on the table and her back straight, Margaret Steele exuded composure. But she etrayed her eyes—calculating, assessing, like she was deciding whether to tolerate my presence or crush me under her designer heels.I picked up the fragile porcelain cup in front of me and sat back in my chair, crossing one leg over the other. I took my time sipping my coffee, allowing the tension between us to grow like smoke. “You seem surprised,” I said finally, setting the cup down with a soft clink. “Didn’t think I’d have the audacity to seek you out, did you?” A slight smile curled Margaret's lips, but it stopped short of her eyes. “Audacity has always been one of your best traits, Camille. It’s what made you such a… memorable moments in Roman’s life.” My voice was low and deliberate as I chuckled. “Memorable. Is that what they’re calling it these days? Well, let’s not beat around the bush Margaret. Roman and I—we have unfinished bu
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Camille’s Confession Roman’s POVThe cool air outside Camille's opulent apartment and the eerie silence of the night only made me more agitated. My mind was racing with pictures of Naomi's ambush, and my hands were clenched, my knuckles hurting from the hold. When I got to her door, I didn't bother knocking. Rather, I forced it open, my rage driving the action. With a glass of red wine in her fingers, Camille's head jerked up from where she was sitting on the couch. Her typical self-assurance concealed any shame she believed she could conceal as she grinned. She put the glass on the table and drawled, "Well, Roman, to what do I owe the pleasure of this... unexpected visit?" The sound echoed across the room as I slammed the door behind me. "Cut the crap, Camille," I yelled. "You know why I'm here." She crossed her knees and leaned back, her brow arched slightly. "Do enlighten me." I took a step forward, the rage seething beneath the surface. “Naomi was ambushed. Margaret’s in
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Margaret’s Last Act(Naomi’s POV)The sharp sound rang out, slashing through the commotion. I opened my eyes expecting to see the man's fist roaring toward me, and my heart leaped to my throat. Instead, the attacker stumbled backward, his grip faltering as he cursed under his breath. Margaret stood like a resolute shield in his place. She was the one who took the punch meant for me."Margaret!" My voice trembled as I gasped. She remained silent, staring at the assailants with a calculating and icy attitude. “Stay behind me,” she said firmly, her voice sharper than I’d ever heard it. I froze, watching in shock as Margaret, who was always so calm and distant, stood against the guys who were closing in on us. One of them swung a crowbar toward her as he pushed forward. "No, Margaret!" It was too late when I let out a scream. The metal whooshed past her head as she ducked, then pushed the man hard in the chest.He staggered back and ran into another assailant. "Naomi, run!" Sh
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