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The Contracted Affair Chapter 75
Ava's POVThe moment the machine started to repeat its words over and over again, I took to my heels and started to run.I ran as fast as I could till I could get a cab. I tried to stay calm, but I couldn't; I was scared for Melody. Tapping my phone to check the time, I urged the cab to go faster.Within minutes, we reached Melody's house, and I burst through the door."Melody!" I screamed, my eyes scanning the room, but to my surprise, she was okay.Melody was sitting at the table eating sliced apples."Wow, you're a terrible friend. I thought 911 would be here before you. What if I actually had a heart attack? I could have been dead a while ago!" she exclaimed while munching on some slices of apple."What? You... you didn't have a heart attack?" I asked, gasping for breath and scanning the room. I thought maybe the actual Melody was struggling to breathe on the floor."Come and sit," she said, motioning towards the empty space beside her. "Of course, I did have an attack, but my a
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Ava's POVMy hands suddenly lost their grip on the phone, and it clattered to the floor.Tom turned to look at me, curiosity in his eyes, but I composed myself and quickly bent down to pick up my phone."Ava, what's wrong?" he asked, noticing the surprise written all over my face.What made it even weirder was the fact that I had just discussed him with Melody.After ending the call, I cleared my throat. "Sorry, my hands just became slippery. I think I need some rest. Melody really drained me. Additionally, I have to be in the office tomorrow," I hurriedly explained, and before Tom could reply, I was already walking towards the stairs."Who called?" He asked as I bounded up the stairs."I think it's an old colleague from school. She might call again," I lied, giving him a forced smile before hastily making my way to my room, my legs wobbly.Inside my room, I locked the door behind me and sat on my bed.Then I took a deep breath and tucked my hair behind my ears."What does he want fro
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Tom's POVI quickly changed my gaze from its state of shock to something else.Chris gave me a smirk, satisfied to see the shock in my eyes. Then he stood up from the chair slowly and smoothened his suit, which looked like it would have cost a fortune."Shall we?" He asked, his stretched arm gesturing towards the door. His voice was deeper than I last remembered, and he spoke with a cold elegance that let me suspect he was worse than he had been in the past.I walked head-high into my office, and he followed after me.He closed the door behind him and slowly made his way to the office plaque, and began running his hands over its smooth texture.He glanced at my desk and the chair. "You seem to have improved a lot, Lockwood," he eventually spoke, his gaze returning to the plaque."Is there a problem if I have?" I asked, putting my hand into my pocket, and suddenly, he turned around, an obvious smile playing on his lips."Of course not. It's not a problem if you've gone further than an
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Ava's POV"What a disappointment," he said, his tone taunting. "I was hoping to see your husband at the door, but I guess I'll have to make do with you." I quickly tried to close the door, but he stuck his foot in the doorway, preventing it from closing."Do you think I'll just walk away after you ignore me?" he threatened, his voice cold and menacing. "I'll keep ringing the doorbell until your husband, Mr. Lockwood is forced to come out and see me."My heart raced. I didn't want Tom seeing Tyler; I had to think of something."Wait here," I said. He shrugged as he sat down on the pavement outside my door, an insolent smile on his face.I closed the door, my heart pounding in my chest, and leaned against it, breathing heavily. I closed my eyes and tried to steady my racing heart. Why was he so intent on making my life miserable? What did he want from me? Why wouldn't he just leave me alone?I walked to the stairs, and Tom, who was in the kitchen, turned to look at me as I walked past
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Ava's POVI took a deep breath as I reached the door, pulling my expression into something that I hoped looked more like a smile than a grimace. I tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear, trying to look as normal as possible.I couldn't let Tom notice how unsettled I was.Slowly, I punched in the combination of the lock and opened the door.Tom was on the sofa with his eyes glued to the TV."Shouldn't you be working?" I teased, aiming for a light tone. "You always seem to find an excuse to watch TV, even during work hours." I locked the door, making sure it was secure."Well, the TV wasn't bought as a decoration," he said, eyes on the screen as he flipped through the channels. "It was bought to be used."I ignored him, walking into the kitchen to serve myself the meal he'd prepared."What's wrong with Melody? A heartbreak? Seems weird that she'd only want to speak to you because of that." Tom's voice floated in from the living room, and I took a deep breath, trying to maintain my
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Tom's POVI couldn't just let him walk away without saying anything. I had to do something to make him understand that Ava wasn't the reason for our problems. If I didn't, I knew I would regret it.My feet carried me to him, and before I knew it, I had turned him to face me. I had pulled him a little too forcefully, and he stumbled slightly."You're not a gangster," he said, a mocking tone in his voice. "Or are you?" He raised an eyebrow at me, a hint of a smirk on his lips.I could feel the anger rising in me, making my hands shake. The way he spoke to me, so calm and collected, only made it worse."Whatever you are planning, this is between you and me. Don't drag her into it," I managed to say, despite the anger that was simmering inside me. Every inch of my body wanted to lash out at him, to make him understand just how much I meant what I just said. But I had to stay calm; I had to keep myself under control. "What about Dora? She wasn't meant to be dragged into our problems too,
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Ava's POVI reached up and put a hand to my chest, feeling my heart beating hard and fast.My stomach churned uneasily, and I felt queasy.I took deep, slow breaths, trying to steady my nerves. The pressure in my chest felt like a tightening vice, making it difficult to think clearly.I blinked rapidly, trying to clear my thoughts. But my thoughts suddenly turned to outrage.How could they do this? I'd given so much of myself to the company. I'd even married Tom to help secure the company's future. And now they were going to take it all away from me? What would I do if they took it away? My whole life revolved around my company. What would happen to me if I lost it?I picked up the phone and dialed Camilla's office. She was the only person that came to my mind because she knew as much about the company as I did. I needed her advice, her perspective."I need you in my office," I said, my voice trembling slightly. Then, slowly, I dropped the telephone and took a deep breath.I was scar
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Ava's POVI started to have trouble breathing, so I quickly grabbed a water bottle from the table next to my bed. I drank it quickly and then went back to using my phone, but I was still coughing.Looking at the picture Tyler had sent, I noticed that it was definitely taken around the time I was dating him.I tried to remember if I had ever slept at his house without clothes on, but I could not recall a single instance. Despite the numerous times I had stayed over, I don't remember being asleep without clothes on.Yet, despite my disbelief, I could not completely rule out the possibility that the person in the picture was me. I knew that a picture could last longer than memories. But when and why had he taken the picture? Was it so he could blackmail me in years to come?I heard the phone ring and immediately picked it up."What the hell, Tyler?!! I never slept naked at your place." I countered him in the most assertive way possible, but he only laughed."Oh please," he sneered. "I ha
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The Contracted Affair Chapter 109 (THE END)
Tom's POVThe idea of getting married had always been daunting to me because it represented a lifelong commitment.It was not something I could easily walk away from, but the way she asked me about it gave me a sense of excitement. It made me feel like there was a lot to expect from her. After all, ever since our relationship began, we had been able to overcome many obstacles and challenges, which had only brought us closer than contract marriage partners typically would be."Alright, that's it. Well, since you guys need to come to a better and more sincere decision, I'll be on my way," Melody announced. She gave Ava a deep hug and left the restaurant.After staring at Melody for a long while, Ava's gaze returned to meet mine."I don't know about you, but I want to spend a lifetime with you. I can't imagine being with anyone else now. I don't want us to see where this goes, I want us to take us where it goes. And Chris won't have power over us anymore, because this time, we'll go thr
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Tom's POVAva and I exchanged a fearful glance as terror gripped us.Had Chris heard or seen us approaching, or was he angry because I hadn't shown any fear when he talked about detaining Melody?Ava swallowed and took the first step. After three more steps, she broke into a run and smashed through the window. It was quite impressive how forceful she was. How on earth could a woman break through a window?I followed in her footsteps and saw a trail of blood coming from the hall.My eyes widened and immediately I tried to stop Ava from running headfirst into whatever was waiting for us, but she was too fast.As soon as she reached the end of the hall, she let out a scream and instinctively placed her hand on her chest before bolting into the living room.I followed her and found Chris on the floor, blood pouring from his leg.Melody still had her gun pointed at him, but Ava hugged her tightly as if she had been raised from the dead.Tears streamed down Melody's cheeks, but her grip on
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Ava's POVChris had abducted Melody, there was no other way to put it, but I still clung to Tom because he was at his most vulnerable at that moment and wasn't ready to deal with anything else.As his tears continued to fall, I felt conflicted.I was afraid for Melody's safety in the hands of the reckless Chris, and afraid that if I interrupted this moment with Tom, I might never experience anything like it again.I held him closer, and for a moment he remained still. He rested in my embrace, perhaps reflecting on the painful memories he had been made to endure.We were there for about half an hour, and the entire time was filled with a sick feeling of worry for me.Finally, he pulled away from me and stood up."Wine for us? I believe we have no secrets now," he remarked, and I nodded with a faint smile. "Is something bothering you?" He asked, sitting down again."Are you feeling better now?" I asked, gently touching his tear-streaked face."I never thought I could cry, but you seem t
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Ava's POV"Are you telling the truth? Will you really tell me everything, no matter what happens?" I asked.He was silent for a while but eventually spoke. "I will tell you everything, no matter what happens. I promise you, Ava.""Is that Tommy?" Dora suddenly asked, bursting into a high cackle."Oh, um, Tom. She's here. Dora is here," I said uncomfortably as she began to approach me."What?! Dora?? Where? Where are you, Ava?""We are in the parking lot," I replied immediately. "She told me she wants coffee, cigarettes, and her brother.""Take her to the closest coffee shop and get her whatever she wants. I'll be there soon," he told me before I ended the call."You want coffee right?" I asked her, my voice a bit shaky."I thought you weren't going to give me any," she raised a brow at me."I've changed my mind. Tom said to give you whatever you want.""Oh, my sweet Tommy. I always knew he still had feelings for me.""But what exactly happened between you two?" I quipped."He tried to
The Contracted Affair Chapter 105
Tom's POVThe nurse explained to me how they had gone to Dora's room to offer her treatment, but found out that she wasn't there.They had tried calling Chris, but he was wanted so his phone was turned off. Then they had called me, but I had also been unreachable.When I had gone to visit her some days ago, I was asked to provide all of my contact numbers, so I included my office number as well and it turned out to be the only way for them to reach me now."Are there any CCTV cameras?" I inquired, and the nurse let out a sigh."The last time she was seen, she walked into the staff toilet and never came out. When it was checked again, it was discovered that she had stolen the clothes of a nurse and left her unconscious. At the time, no one suspected her, so she was able to run out," she explained, her voice trembling slightly."So?" I asked."We think she might go to visit any of her relatives. Maybe you or her brother," she finished, and I licked my lips."It's fine. If she comes to s
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Ava's POVI was about to open my room door, but then I remembered that Chris had made me lock it from the inside. I realized that I would probably have to find another room to sleep in. I quickly went into the room next to mine and slammed the door in anger. Then I flopped down on the bed, staring up at the ceiling.It was so frustrating that he didn't feel ready to tell me anything about Dora. He wasn't prepared to narrate the whole thing to me, leaving me in the dark.The fact that I had trusted and loved him blindly brought tears to my eyes.How could you tell someone you loved them and still refuse to let them know all there was to you?I hated secrets. I hated liars, and I hated deceivers!!With that thought, I found myself drifting off to sleep.The night I had had indeed been an eventful one, full of fear and anxiety.*************The next morning, I woke up at dawn, took a shower, looked through the wardrobe for clothes set aside for unexpected guests, and chose an outfit.
The Contracted Affair Chapter 103
Ava's POVI was dumbstruck; I mean completely speechless."Wait, isn't that Tom's wife? The new girl he loves?" She started to shout. "Ha, she's not as pretty as we thought." She then paused and looked around. "Hey guys, why were we scared? Obviously, it's because we didn't expect a stranger. I can't believe he ended up saving her after all. If it weren't for us, she would have lost her fingers. Why did you even tell him the location? You should have just let her hands rot. She doesn't need them."The way she spoke to herself was unnerving. Suddenly, she began to laugh like a maniac, and I found myself breathing faster out of fear of what she might do."Does Tom think he'll lead a good life after ending mine? No!! I'll make him miserable too. I'll make him share my hospital room and laugh with me, too!" she promised as she ran her hands over her bed.I stumbled back a few steps.."He… he made you like this?" I asked in a shaky voice.In a fit of bubbling rage, she angrily demanded, "A
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Ava's POVI gasped, and my phone slipped from my grasp."Raise them. Those hands," he said slowly, and my hands shot up to the ceiling immediately. "Good. Now, any little, stupid sound that I don't approve of, and I'll blast your head," he threatened softly, causing my eyes to close tightly.He was dressed entirely in black, with a black cap covering his head.He then moved closer to me; even with my eyes closed, I could feel his presence growing stronger.My limbs trembled, and it seemed like I would collapse any moment. "You need to lock the door," he whispered into my ear, his voice dangerously close, as he pressed the gun against the back of my neck.My legs sprang into action instantly, a little too fast."I'm not trying to run away. I'm not," I assured him in a wavering voice as I proceeded to lock my door.With the tip of the gun in his hands, he forcefully pushed me to the bed while he leaned against the nightstand, carefully observing me."You must think you've won. Everythi
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Tom's POVMr. Roger looked nervous as he had finally confessed their greed, and as he met my expressionless eyes, it seemed he understood the gravity of what he had done."That's why they were so adamant," he explained, his eyes darting from Henry to me. "I actually wanted to pull out, but I had already used the money for my wife's surgery, and there wasn't really any way of getting it back." He moistened his lips nervously as he spoke."So are you saying that he successfully bribed the entire board too?" Henry asked.Mr. Roger shook his head. "No. A few persons rejected the money because they wanted to stick with Mrs. Lockwood. And I really wanted to, but I …""I can imagine the others saying exactly what you're saying - making excuses. But excuses don't cover up what you've done. Mrs. Lockwood will be the one to decide whether or not to expose you," I announced, noticing fear crossing his eyes."I… I know what I did was wrong…," he stuttered, avoiding my gaze.**************Ava wen
