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Chapter 78: What happened in the past?
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The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 79: Secrets Uncovering
The Blackwood mansion loomed ahead — a cold, imposing estate that matched its master’s reputation perfectly. The wrought-iron gates had barely creaked shut behind Lucian when the weight of the place settled on him, heavy and suffocating.He stepped inside, his polished shoes clicking against the marble floors, the sound echoing through the cavernous hallway. The house was silent, but not the comforting kind — it was the hush of secrets, the kind that made the air thick with tension.He found Don Ramon in the study, seated behind an ornate mahogany desk. The scent of cigar smoke clung to the air, making the room feel even smaller.“Lucian.” Don Ramon’s voice broke the stillness — smooth, calm, but with that ever-present edge. A quiet authority that made people listen, whether they wanted to or not. He smiled, but there was no warmth in it. “You finally decided to come home.”Lucian closed the door behind him, taking a steadying breath before facing the man he both respected and feare
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After the storm of grief, accusations, and unanswered questions, the silence should have been comforting — but it wasn’t. It felt fragile, like the calm before another inevitable wave.Aurora sat at the dining table, her fingers tracing the rim of her glass as she watched Lucian bring in the last of the dishes. It was a simple meal — roasted chicken, fresh salad, and warm bread — but the air between them was anything but simple.Lucian set the plate down and glanced at her, his face softening just a little. “You haven’t been eating much,” he said, his voice gentle but laced with concern. “You need to take care of yourself, Aurora.”“I know,” she murmured, forcing a small smile. “Thank you for this. I… I needed it.”They sat down, and for a while, the clink of silverware against plates was the only sound in the room. The tension slowly started to ease — not gone, but quieter.After a few minutes, Lucian broke the silence. “Have you heard from your mother? Did she make it to the U.S. ok
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Aurora stood by the massive windows of her father’s office — no, her office now — watching the city stretch out beneath her in a web of light and movement.The title of Chairman of Lancaster Corporation still felt foreign, like a coat she hadn’t quite grown into yet. The office was filled with the scent of leather and the faintest trace of her father’s cologne, and the weight of his legacy pressed down on her.She crossed her arms, her fingers tapping restlessly against her sleeve. The silence felt heavy, filled only with the ticking of the clock and the hum of her thoughts. But it wasn’t the company or the pressure of her new role that occupied her mind — it was Lucian.His reaction this morning… the flash of fear disguised as anger, the way his voice broke with desperation — it unsettled her. Lucian rarely lost control. He was always so composed, so calculated. But the mere mention of Don Ramon had cracked that façade.Why?Before she could spiral further into those questions, the s
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Aurora cried until there were no more tears left.The darkness of her room wrapped around her, heavy and suffocating, while the soft ticking of the clock echoed the slow ache in her chest. She felt hollow — like something inside her had been broken beyond repair.How could she have been so blind?She had believed Lucian was different. Thought he was the one person who wouldn’t betray her — not like Ethan, not like all the others who saw her family name and her fortune before they ever saw her. But Lucian… he’d played his part so well. The quiet protector, the man who stood by her when everyone else turned away. The man who made her feel safe.And it had all been a lie.Her throat burned as
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Aurora found herself at the office before she even realized she’d made the decision to leave the house.The familiar scent of leather and her father’s lingering cologne hit her the moment she stepped inside — a reminder of the legacy he’d left behind. A legacy built on betrayal.Aurora sank into the chair behind the massive desk, staring out at the city beyond the window. Her reflection stared back at her — tired, broken, and angry.The pieces were starting to fit together.Lucian hadn’t just lied to her for the sake of power or money. He’d been after something more personal.Revenge.But why hadn’t he told her? Why hadn’
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As days passed, the weight on Aurora’s shoulders only grew heavier. The pain in her chest was constant — a sharp, relentless ache she couldn’t escape. She still couldn’t believe Lucian had betrayed her. The man she had trusted, the man she had loved, had deceived her so thoroughly that it left her breathless.And what hurt even more was that he still had the audacity to lie to her.The knowledge that her father’s death had something to do with Lucian’s secrets twisted like a knife in her heart. She didn’t know how far her father had gone in his dealings with the Blackwoods, but the idea that it might have cost him his life made her stomach churn.For the second time, she’d been betrayed — and this time, the wound was deeper than ever.She hadn’t even settled into her swivel chair when Joseph burst through the door, his face pale and his breathing ragged.“Ms. Lancaster! We have a problem!” he blurted out, his voice cracking with panic.Aurora frowned, her exhaustion blending with fru
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It felt like history was repeating itself — like the universe had some cruel obsession with taking everything Aurora loved and leaving her with nothing but the broken pieces.The company her father had built with his blood, sweat, and vision — the company she had nurtured and protected — was slipping through her fingers. And this time, there was no one left to save it. No father to step in with his calm wisdom, no allies to rally around her. Just silence and betrayal.And Don Ramon Blackwood was at the center of it all.He wasn’t satisfied with taking the chairman seat. No — that would’ve been too simple. Too kind. Instead, he was going after everything. Piece by piece, Lancaster Corporation was being carved up. The branches they’d fought so hard to establish were being seized one by one, their assets frozen under a mountain of lawsuits.Lawsuits… against a dead man.Aurora still couldn’t wrap her head around it. How it was even possible, she didn’t know. But somehow, Don Ramon had fo
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The vacation house was quiet — too quiet. Even as Aurora moved through its familiar halls, the silence pressed against her like a weight.This house had always been a refuge, a place of warmth and laughter. But now it felt like a fortress — cold, empty, and heavy with the burden of everything she’d lost. And the worst part? She was building that fortress with trembling hands.The work kept her from falling apart.She spent the day putting things in order — securing the house, stashing away the family’s remaining assets, and setting up Red’s mainframe in the basement. It was an old, reinforced room meant for storage, but it would serve its new purpose well. She kept everything hidden there: the jewelry, the cash, and the few important documents she’d managed to grab from the mansion before the banks could seize them.Lucing and June, their longtime caretakers, helped her without hesitation. Despite everything, they had stayed loyal when so many others had turned their backs. Their daug
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The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 107: Missing
Aurora’s breath came in shallow gasps as she scanned the restaurant, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it might shatter.“Loyd!” she called again, her voice higher, tighter, laced with growing fear.She moved between the tables, her eyes darting from the entrance to the hallway leading to the restrooms, searching for any sign of him.Nothing.Panic swelled inside her, threatening to consume her whole.She turned sharply, nearly colliding with a waiter carrying a tray of drinks.“Miss? Are you okay?” the young man asked, startled.“My son,” Aurora choked out, gripping his arm without thinking. “He went to the restroom, but he’s not there. Have you seen a little boy? Dark hair, blue eyes—four years old?”The waiter hesitated, his brows furrowing. “I—I don’t think so, ma’am. But I can check with the staff—”Before he could finish, a deep voice cut through the chaos of her thoughts.“Aurora?”She spun around to see Lucian standing just a few feet away, his sharp eyes narrowing with
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 106: First meeting
Aurora spent the morning distracting herself with plans for her son.It was easier that way — easier than thinking about Lucian’s words, his touch, the way he had looked at her like she was the only thing that mattered in the world.She pushed all of that aside and focused on something far more important: Loyd’s future.She had been putting it off for a while, unsure if she was ready for her little boy to take this next step. But after everything that had happened, she knew she needed to give him as much normalcy as possible — something stable and safe.And that’s why she found herself filling out forms and speaking with teachers at one of the most prestigious kindergartens in the city.
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 105: The Aftermath
Aurora cried for the entire ride home.She sat in the backseat of her car, her face buried in her hands, as the weight of everything that had happened crashed down on her. She thought she’d been strong enough to face Lucian — thought she’d finally built the walls high enough to keep him out. But she was wrong.That kiss…It shattered everything.It shook her to her core, stirring up emotions she had spent years trying to bury. Anger, pain, longing — it all came flooding back, and no matter how hard she tried to push it down, it overwhelmed her. And worst of all… she hadn’t hated it.That scared her the most.By the time she reached the m
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 104: She's still mine
Aurora hurried toward the parking lot, her sobs breaking through the night’s stillness. She couldn’t believe her own reaction to what Lucian had done.He kissed her.And what made her even more furious — with herself — was that she had liked it.Something inside her had ignited the moment his arms wrapped around her, the second their lips met. It was as if she’d been transported back to a time when she hadn’t yet known about his betrayal. Back when she’d believed in him. Back when she’d loved him.God, she was so stupid.Why was she still letting him affect her like this? After everything he had done, after all the pain, how could he still have this kind of hold on her?
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 103: Let's Talk
After the dance with Martin, Aurora stayed at their table, though she could no longer sit still. Every time she glanced around the room, her eyes would inevitably meet Lucian’s.The intensity of his gaze pinned her in place, and regret bloomed inside her — regret that she had come to this event at all."Still okay?" Martin’s gentle voice broke into her thoughts.Aurora turned to him, forcing a smile. "Yes. Don’t mind me."But Martin wasn’t convinced. He sighed quietly, his sharp eyes having long noticed the way Lucian’s attention never strayed from them."It’s him, isn’t it? Your ex-husband?"Aurora froze, the words like a cold
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 102: The Dance
Martin Grey had been a constant source of support for Aurora while she was in the US. The moment he found out she was single, he wasted no time clarifying his intentions. But Aurora wasn’t ready — not yet. Her heart was still healing, and she told him as much, asking if they could just stay friends for now.But Carmela had other ideas. She kept pushing Aurora toward her godson, insisting that Martin was perfect for her.And maybe he was. But Aurora’s heart wasn’t so sure.Martin arrived right on time, his sleek black car gliding smoothly to a stop in front of Aurora’s mansion. When she stepped outside, his eyes widened with admiration, and for a moment, he looked completely stunned.“Wow,” Martin breathed, his gaze sweeping over
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 101: Preparation
“Hey, babe! I’m so sorry I couldn’t join you two. I’ll make it up to you next time, I promise!” Rebecca’s voice came through the phone, warm and familiar.Aurora smiled. “It’s okay, Rebecca. You can visit him anytime.”Rebecca had called that afternoon to apologize for missing their day at Star City. Now, Aurora was getting ready for the party she was attending that night.Fresh out of the shower, Aurora sat in front of her vanity while the hair and makeup team she’d hired worked on her. She held her phone to her ear, listening to Rebecca rant as the stylist carefully curled her hair and applied soft, natural makeup.“That’s what’s so annoying!” Rebecca grumbled. “My dad forced me t
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 100: Invited
Aurora stood at the edge of the playground, the sound of children’s laughter filling the air.She was here to enjoy with her son and mother, and yet she still can’t forget the events of last night.She had seen Lucian again. And base of his reaction, he was as shock as her. She barely slept because of it.Aurora watched her son, Loyd, as he ran with the other children, his face lit up with pure joy. His small legs pumped furiously as he chased after a red ball, his laughter ringing out every time he got close but missed.Seeing him happy should have made her feel the same — and it did, to some extent. But there was still that heavy ache in her chest, one she couldn’t quite shake.&ldq
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge Chapter 99: Pain
Back at his penthouse, Lucian stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his eyes fixed on the city lights that stretched far below him.No matter how much time passed, the ache never lessened. Not when it came to her.Aurora.He still couldn’t believe he had seen her again — and held her, even if only by accident.The warmth of her body pressed against his had been so familiar, so painfully familiar, that it had nearly shattered his resolve right there on that cold street. It had taken every ounce of strength not to beg her right then and there to give him one more chance.But the way she had looked at him…Cold. Distant.
