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The Forgotten Marriage Chapter 124
The moment the words left my mouth, I knew I'd made a mistake. The temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees as my father's expression hardened, his eyes that were similar to mine turning to steel."No?" he repeated, his voice dangerously soft. "I don't think you understand the situation, Jessica. This isn't a request." He sneered, eyeing me like I'd suddenly become his enemy just because I refuted him. I swallowed hard, fighting against the instinct to back down. "Dad, I-""Don't push me to do things I would regret, Jessica," he cut me off, his tone leaving no room for argument. "You're my daughter, and I love you, but family comes first. Always."My hands were shaking, but I clenched them into fists, drawing strength from the anger bubbling up inside me. "I have no intention of leaving my job or the life I've built here," I said, my voice steadier than I felt. "This is who I am now, Dad. A doctor. Someone who helps people, not destroys them."Why can't they understand
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The city streets felt different as I made my way home from my meeting with Uncle Sal. The familiar buildings and bustling sidewalks seemed charged with a new energy, or maybe that was just my frayed nerves. Uncle Sal had been... well, Uncle Sal. Cryptic, slightly menacing, but ultimately reassuring in his own twisted way. He'd promised to "take care of things" on the family front, at least for now. I wasn't entirely sure I wanted to know what that meant, but I hoped it would buy me some time to figure out my next move. As I walked, I couldn't shake the feeling that eyes were on me. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up, and I found myself glancing over my shoulder more often than I'd like to admit. Was I being paranoid, or had my father's visit awakened some long-dormant instinct for danger? Oh for fucks sake! I quickened my pace, my apartment building finally coming into view. Just a few more blocks and I'd be safe behind my locked door. I could draw the curtains, turn off my
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AMELIA I didn't hear from Roman for an entire day. It was the day before the shareholders meeting, my nerves were off the charts and I wanted to ask him for some pointers. At first I figured he'd left early to work, he was a busy man, I didn't blame him. Even I had a few things I had to catch up on when it came to the ongoing projects at Grayson Holdings. When he didn't answer my calls or text I figured he was extremely busy. But as I watched my reflection in the mirror, smoothing over the faint crinkles on my pants suit, I realized something was up. I was preparing for the shareholders meeting, heart racing like I ran a marathon. I tried to keep my head leveled, remind myself of everything I am and why I do not have to be afraid that my father would pull shit. As I grabbed my purse and walked out of the room, my gaze lingered on the bedroom of the guest room Roman slept in. I knocked a few times, hoping he might've come back home while I was asleep but I didn't get an answe
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AMELIAAs I stepped into the conference room, the weight of every single gaze in the room pressed down on me like a bag of rocks on my sboulders. The air felt thick with tension, making it harder to breathe than it already was. My heart was hammering against my ribcage like a bell, threatening to burst right through, but I refused to let my nervousness show on my face. Instead, I schooled my features into what I hoped was a pleasant, confident expression and offered everyone a practiced smile.I'd been dreading this meeting for weeks. Because despite all of my research and catching up, I knew there would definitely be a slip up. I had to be cautious. My amnesia made being in there seem like my life long dream had come too early. The conference room was exactly as I remembered it - a large, oval mahogany table dominated the space, surrounded by plush leather chairs. Floor-to-ceiling windows lined one wall, offering a spectacular view of the city skyline. But right now, I couldn't a
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Wellington corp for me has always been an unattainable height for me. From when my parents had been looking for a space for their company, I've always looked up at it and thought to myself, ‘Would we ever achieve something as powerful as this?’It's why I also developed a passion in business, I wanted to grow Grayson's Holdings to be that good. Because I wanted to be someone that could be associated with them, that wouldn't be looked down on when I mention their name and mine in the same sentence. Now I am that someone, but not in the way I expected. I barely remember it though. My memories were returning but not at the pace I wanted it to. Everyone seemed to recognize me the second I walked into the massive building and the reactions I got were a stark contrast to what Grayson had shown. There were looks of reverence and respect. The security up front recognized me immediately and gave me a warm greeting before I made my way to the counter at the lobby. Which led me to question a
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ROMAN She looked like she'd walked straight out of the most beautiful painting I'd ever seen. The greens in her eyes seemed brighter and swirling with emotions I couldn't comprehend all at once. I wasn't sure when it had started or why it hasn't stopped, but everytime I see Amelia…I want to kiss her. Every single time the thought runs through my mind, heavy…honest. She was dressed in a pants suit and if I didn't know any better I would say she was back to who she used to be, but the blond hair, that twinkle in her eyes and the discomfort in her posture. She didn't love me anymore. Somehow…I wasn't okay with that. She was solely attracted to me now, she's admitted to it a few times. I shook my head. None of those thoughts mattered, not now…not until she wants what I want. “You should have called, I would've rounded up sooner,” I voiced, watching as her lips stretched into what seemed to be an uncomfortable smile. She was on edge, something was up with her. She shook her he
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AMELIAHis question held a hint of something in it that I was too afraid to identify at that moment. The unmistakable feel of his strong fingers around my wrist was enough to make my emotions go haywire. I stood frozen on the spot, his words sinking in. The sheer honesty in them and how fast my heart was beating in that moment. I had to get it together…I had to… “Amy?” He asked, this time uncertainty seeped into his tone. I turned around slowly, meeting his eyes was one thing…keeping my gaze firm was another. “Is there…something you need me to do for you?” I questioned foolishly despite understanding his words quite well. He didn't want me to leave. Just as I was hesitant to leave. Roman shook his head and offered a small smile that made my stomach flip, “No, nothing,” He admitted with what I'd almost mistaken for a sheepish tone. “Just stay, for a bit. Have lunch with me,” He offered. I lifted a brow. As surprised as I was by his sudden request, I couldn't help but have coun
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AMELIA Roman was…honestly not what I expected him to be. For some reason, after breaking up with Bertha he seemed like a completely different person. Sure, we were obviously avoiding the topic of…our kiss…the sex…and everything else in between, like the obvious fact that we both wanted to fuck each other again. I think Roman and I would've been really good friends in another time…probably. A man this good looking? “What's on your mind?” I smiled as I met his curious gaze. “I thought you were joking when you said burger,” I admitted, looking down at the shiny burger in front of me. Roman took a bite out of his and shook his head. Chewing like he was doing an ad for the restaurant. Holy shit his lips looked so…good. His pink tongue darted out, licking a stray sauce that lingered in the corner, then picked up the tissue in front of him for extra measure. I watched the man like I was being paid to do so, I couldn't take my eyes off him. He groaned as he swallowed, ey
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The Forgotten Marriage AUTHOR'S NOTE
Hi! Its me Dchenemi but you already know that lol. I want to thank you for sticking with this book this far and answer a few questions. Firstly O would like to apologize for the lack of updates, I have ongoing exams and I'm unable to focus on writing while the pressure of getting good grades are breathing down on my neck ahah.Secondly, this arc of the book will be over and after that there'll be one last arc to round up everything and then The Forgotten Marriage will be done and Roman and Amelia's story will give way to other books in the Volkov's Series. Thirdly, daily updates will resume first of February without fail and I promise to give you a satisfying ending. Lastly, thank you for sticking around and coming this far, I hope you have a great week ahead and I'll see you in February. Best, Dchenemi. P.S. You can find me on FB @Divine Chenemi to learn more about the upcoming series or get a sneak peek at oncoming chapters or if you have suggestions or anything you wish to ta
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AMELIA My mother had always told me I was destined for great things, and at some point in my life, I thought it was being a well-established painter or perhaps a tycoon like she wished to be. But now I realized what she truly meant. No matter how much she had tried to escape it, her past still caught up with her. Just like my grandfather had said, one could not fully leave such a life except through death, and now... I had become one of them. Due to the things I had said and done behind Isabella's back, she had sent me into those rooms to be abused by those men, but what I came out with was power—one that I couldn't ever tell Roman about. The things I had said... and done, just to convince those men... "Amelia, how could you do such a thing without consulting me?!" Alexander whisper-yelled. He stood a few steps away from me, practically trembling from the shock and rage of what I had just told him. I interlocked my fingers and let out a soft sigh, not fazed one bit by his agitatio
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AMELIAI cried myself back to sleep, my body was far too exhausted to do anything else. When I came to, Roman wasn't in the bedroom with me. Our bedroom. I was back home. It felt surreal seeing the familiar walls, the sheets, the scents. Everything made my eyes prickle with tears and the irony wasn't lost on me. Not too long ago I had wished to be out of here for good with no reason to return yet, here I was…happy to be back within three walls. My limbs felt heavy, like they didn't belong to me and my head felt like it wasn't a part of my body. I still felt out of it…a strange feeling that spread to my chest. Like I was out of place, like I didn't belong. For some reason, I half expected Marcus would open that door and walk in, sit right next to me and continue the torture I've been in for the past two weeks. It was possible. What did Roman do with him? I sat up slowly, my whole body groaning in protest. My vision spun and it took a few seconds for me to get my head in order.
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AMELIAA FEW DAYS LATER… Isabella had kept her word. After the meeting with Mr. Rossi and a few others who Isabella failed to mention, she didn't send me back to the building I was locked up in. She gave me two flight tickets and told me to make a choice, one sent me back home and the other…was to Sicily. To the heart of all our family's operations. She gave me a choice, once she knew would make my mind heavy with thoughts. An opportunity at power. But I already had my own plans…one I intended to execute once I was out of her grasp. I was supposed to be boarding a plane going back home before Marcus got to me, probably angry that Isabella didn't keep her end of whatever it was their bargain was. I suspected it was me. I barely remembered what happened after that, I was pumped full of whatever it was Marcus spent the last few days injecting me with. I could barely keep my eyes open, I couldn't walk and my thoughts were muddled even as panic gripped me. Fear that I had been doub
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AMELIAOver a week had passed since I'd first woken in this goddamn bedroom, though time had begun to lose all meaning. The hope I'd initially clung to – that Roman would find me, that someone would notice my absence and come to my rescue – had slowly withered away like flowers left too long without water. I'd spent countless hours staring out at the skyline, watching the sun rise and set over ancient buildings that had witnessed centuries of human suffering. Now they were witnessing mine.My heart ached each time I saw people pass by, moving freely without knowing just how grateful they should be that they could. Marcus hadn't kissed a day of his visits, his constant torture and each day that passed brought me closer to the day he would finally act on his obvious urges that he's been talking about. He's going to start hurting me, not just mentally but physically. The got of it alone got him off. I'd seen him massage his dick a few times with his eyes on me, fantasizing of a day
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ROMAN The mining complex loomed before us in the early morning light, a hulking mass of concrete and rusted metal that seemed to devour the shadows around it. I crouched behind a piece of machinery, my body coiled tight with anticipation as I watched the guards make their rounds through my scope. "Three on the perimeter, two at each entrance," Nikolai's voice came through my earpiece, soft but crystal clear. Even from his position in the command vehicle half a mile away, he somehow knew exactly what was happening. "They're rotating every fifteen minutes, clockwork precision. Military training, just like our informant said." "How many inside?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "Heat signatures show twelve moving bodies on the main level, four in the lower sections." There was a pause, then, "One signature in the deepest part of the complex. Isolated. That's her, Roman." My fingers tightened on my rifle. "You're sure?" "The body temperature is slightly elevated, consistent
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ROMAN My finger tightened instinctively on the trigger as I studied my cousin, but something in his relaxed posture made me hesitate. He moved with an uncanny grace as he stepped closer, his cane barely touching the ground, more an accessory than a necessity. When he removed his sunglasses, I understood why – behind them, white orbs stared unseeingly ahead, yet somehow I felt more seen than I had in years. "The great Roman Volkov," Nikolai mused, his voice carrying a hint of amusement. "Always so quick to reach for your weapon. Some things never change, cousin." He moved past me with the confidence of someone who could see every obstacle, his cane making soft taps against the marble floor. "Though I must say, your taste in interior design has improved significantly." He spoke like we were close, but I'd only met the man once when I was younger…two years younger than me, a strange child that had no innocence left in him. There was an attack that left both his eyes damaged beyond repai
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ROMAN FOUR DAYS AGO… The sketch in my hand trembled as realization crashed over me like a wave of ice water. Those familiar features, that seemingly warm smile that had never quite reached his eyes – Vincent. Pierce! Our fucking neighbor?! The man who had wormed his way into our lives after her accident despite being our neighbor for years. He got so close to Amelia…the way he looked at her, the way he tried to get closer every fucking time. How could I have been so blind? How could I have been so stupid?! My grip tightened until the paper crumpled between my fingers, fury coursing through my veins like molten lead. "Dimitri," I barked, my voice cutting through the tension-filled air of the cabin. "Watch her. If she so much as breathes wrong, handle it." My eyes locked onto Bertha's terrified face, watching as the blood drained from her cheeks. "You helped him get close to my wife again. Remember that when you're lying awake tonight." I rose to my feet, “For every scratc
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AMELIAFive days. One hundred and twenty hours of being trapped in this prison, each minute stretching into an eternity of helpless desperation. The room, with its elegant Italian furniture and sweeping views of Rome, had become my personal hell. They had taken off the covers from the furniture, told me it was once my mother's bedroom. I was in Guerrero manor, a family house in a fucking skyscraper. The highest room, a place my mother probably sought solace and now it was my cell. I'd tried every door, every window, even searched for hidden passages like some character in a gothic novel, but found nothing. The doors were sealed tight, the windows reinforced with something that wouldn't break no matter how hard I struck them. Even the beautiful crystal vase I'd hurled in desperation had merely bounced off, leaving not so much as a scratch.From my perch high above the city, I watched life continue below with a sense of surreal detachment. People moved through the streets like tiny d
