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He turned by accident and frowned when he saw Lavínia coming towards him with a determined look and a half-smile, showing her skill.
"Ah... You're here? You found the room quickly. Why didn't you wait inside?" she asked, smiling awkwardly, staring at him with alarmed eyes, begging for help, while her friend watched curiously. Lavínia grabbed the young man's arm at the same time he tried to cover the phone's speaker.
"Are you crazy?" he said quietly, embarrassed.
"Just help me with this!" she whispered, getting closer to his face.
"It's none of my business, I'm busy right now!" he gritted his teeth, trying to push her away.
"Come on! I'm excited, I'm glad you accepted my invitation!" she said the last word with irritation, pulling him into the room. Zara didn't understand anything but shrugged and went back to talking to the other guy.
"What do you think you're doing?" he asked next, having no choice but to hang up the call, turning the doorknob to leave.
"No!" Lavínia pulled him in a panic. "I really need to escape from her."
"Pick another man to use. As far as I know, men like me don't disgust you?" he asked, staring at her coldly, leaving her confused.
"What are you talking about?" she smiled, embarrassed.
"That men like me are selfish and full of themselves?" he asked with irony in his voice. She then understood.
"And it seems like you also like to eavesdrop on other people's conversations behind doors." she said with disdain.
"I’m not to blame if there was no other bathroom but that one." he commented next, turning the doorknob again.
"You can't leave now." she pulled him, pressing him against the wall, even though he was taller and stronger than her.
"For someone who thinks I’m needy, you must be pretty desperate, huh?" he asked, while she swallowed nervously, embarrassed.
"How dare you?"
"You don't seem to be any better than those women in there. Besides, if I'm not such a big deal, you're even less. Not my type." he said, pushing her away. Lavínia froze, but laughed cynically, catching his attention, and he gave up on opening the door and leaving.
"Not your type? How arrogant, big deal."
"And you? Big deal too... Let me think." he commented, looking around disinterested, pretending to be impressed. "From what I heard, your friend threw this party for you, and now you're in this luxury room... And..." He stopped talking when he saw the graduation picture with Zara and Lavínia from a few years ago. "Ah... you're the poor friend of the rich friend, who gets to enjoy her parties and luxury apartment."
"Ah..." Lavínia lost her words, staring at him in surprise. "That's exactly it, so don't think I'm desperate, I just want to escape and leave." she said, stammering, making him laugh.
"From what I heard... the way she spoke, you must be pretty bitter. Do you really think you have the right to talk about things you don't know?" he asked, scolding her.
"Are you defending your depraved friends? Because most of them were dragged by them."
"I'm talking about myself! I don't care what they're doing, but I don't like empty insults."
"I won't take any word back, and as I said, I don't want you to think I'm provoking you or anything like that."
"Yes, yes, I'm not your type, and I'm not after an arrogant and boring woman like you. With that damn temper, I don't know what man would want to be near you."
"How dare you?" she said, raising her hand against him, but he grabbed her wrist before it could hit.
"You're hurting my wrist!" she protested, while he kept his eyes locked on hers.
"You tried to raise your hand against me!" he said between gritted teeth.
"Lavínia, are you okay?" she heard Zara ask from the other side of the door.
"I'm fine, I'm leaving!" he said, letting her go, but Lavínia pushed him against the wall, making a heavy noise that made Zara jump back with wide eyes.
"I'm fine. We're not leaving the room tonight! The party is over for me!" she warned, while she felt his hands involuntarily on her waist.
"I'm here in the hallway if you need anything!" Zara called out, excited.
Lavínia sighed with relief, leaning her forehead against his chest, which remained straight, staring at the ceiling. She then raised her face, staring at him. Her eyes shone with challenge, while she felt his firm hands on her waist.
"Am I boring?" she asked, as he lowered his gaze, meeting hers and noticing the sparks. His words faded.
"Can I leave now?" he asked, holding his breath as he felt her sweet scent, which intoxicated him, making the heat rise through his body, his hands tightening even more around her waist.
"I said we're not leaving tonight, neither you nor I..." she said with a calm and soft voice like a melody, invading his eardrums, and he eventually gave in when she stood on tiptoe, reached for his lips, and let out a muffled moan as she felt his fingers sink into her skin with force.
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The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 5
Chapter 5: After the SlipWhen Zen opened his eyes, the sun was already setting. He jumped out of bed, looking at Lavínia, who was still fast asleep, showing no sign of stirring. He ran a hand through his hair, incredulous about what had happened. He became even more bewildered when he checked the time, letting out a heavy sigh of concern."I'm screwed..." he whispered, staring at the phone screen.He gathered his clothes and quickly dressed. Before leaving, he spotted an envelope on the floor near the door. Lavínia's friend had slid his payment under the door. He smiled ironically as he looked around."I wish I could see your face... arrogant woman," he muttered, grabbing a pen and writing a brief note. He left it on the kitchen table, next to a glass of water and a pitcher, knowing it would attract her after the intense night and the likely hangover she would wake up with.Zen left the room almost as if he were running away, repeatedly trying to call someone. Each time the call was
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Chapter 6: Get Out of the Way!"What is she doing here? Mom can't go out like this!" Lavínia asserted, rushing to change. She quickly got ready and followed Zara as if they were heading to a funeral."She's in the hall where the party happened. Sorry, Lavínia..."The two hesitated as they opened the door, but as soon as they did, they found Lavínia's mother standing there with a neutral expression."Who was that man?" her mother asked, even before they could say "good morning.""He's someone unimportant!" Zara tried to answer."That's not it! He's not unimportant, he... we..." Lavínia stammered, unable to respond properly."We've been getting to know each other for a few months!" she said awkwardly, while Zara stared at her, petrified."You're already in a new relationship?" her mother asked, surprised. "I thought you were still with that scoundrel.""But that ended a long time ago..." Lavínia averted her gaze, mumbling. "Anyway, I'm sorry you witnessed this situation. How about we ha
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Chapter 7: Connected Paths"Lavinia fixed her gaze on the man in surprise and crouched down, trying to hide quickly after recognizing him as the same man from the previous night.""What are you doing, miss?" the ambulance driver asked."Is he coming? He can't see me!" she hissed through her teeth."Actually, he's asking the cars to move aside," the driver said, keeping his eyes on the young man.Lavinia stood up and saw Zen a few meters away, knocking on the side of each car, telling them to clear the way.The traffic was chaotic, with cars honking incessantly. The ambulance's siren pierced the air, a shrill sound echoing through the streets. The driver finally managed to move as Lavinia watched Zen until the ambulance passed him. He hadn’t noticed she was inside.When they reached the hospital, Lavinia's father received care in time and was finally out of danger. At that moment, she sat in the waiting area, lost in thought, recalling the young man who had helped clear the way for the
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Chapter 8: The Boss Becomes an Employee?“Good morning, everyone!” Samuel began his speech. “Welcome to Alpha Corp Advocates, one of the most prestigious firms in the industry. As you may know, such prestige doesn’t come without a price. We uphold strict criteria, and evaluations begin the moment you step into our company.” He glanced at Zen, who maintained a straight posture, his expression serious yet indifferent. “Now, can the candidate Zen Obedon step forward, please?” Samuel asked, unsure which of the candidates he was referring to.Lavínia’s heart skipped a beat as she saw Zen step forward. She realized he was about to be disqualified.“Yes?” Zen replied casually, walking past the other candidates with a nonchalant air. Most of the group struggled to suppress their laughter, already anticipating the outcome.“Well... you were late…” Samuel’s voice trailed off as his eyes caught Lavínia in the background. She was subtly jumping up and down, frantically waving her hand and signali
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"Chapter 9: Cat and MouseLavínia felt embarrassed by her outburst, then sat down with a sheepish smile, apologizing to everyone, while Zen remained focused on his papers.'If she helps him, he won’t pass the test,' Samuel remarked, watching them closely.'He’s doing it all by himself without even paying attention to her. But I don’t know what’s going on—she’s clearly uncomfortable and irritated.''Relax. When all this is over, I’ll tell you. You’re going to be surprised by the gossip,' Zara whispered to Samuel.'What’s going on? Lavínia should be here in the front,' one of the men asked impatiently, standing up alongside two others who showed their indignation.'Gentlemen, you can discuss this outside if you have any doubts. I can supervise while you sort out whatever issue you have,' the HR manager said, prompting them to leave immediately, barely noticing his dark gaze directed at Lavínia and Zen.Once outside, Zara fabricated an excuse, claiming Lavínia had come up with a new meth
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Chapter 10: Why Can't He Get a Job?Lavínia hesitated for a moment, furrowing her brows. A call from that man was truly unexpected."Alpha Corp Lawyers…""Spare me the formalities," she heard a calm but curt voice on the other end. "Good evening, Ms. Bayer.""Good evening, Mr. Romanov," she replied without enthusiasm."I’ve been thinking about your firm these past few days. You’ve been doing well, but I’ve heard you’re seeking partnerships in business. I’d like to discuss the possibility of joining forces. Together, we could be an unshakable powerhouse.""You’ve always rejected business partnerships. I remember a few years ago you even humiliated our firm, saying we’d never evolve and weren’t good lawyers. I understand we’ve grown beyond expectations, but that’s still not a reason for wanting a partnership, even if we’re advancing toward becoming a firm of excellence.""You’re right; my call isn’t without reason. In fact, I’ve heard you’re recruiting staff, but among the candidates, t
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Chapter 11: Breathe and PretendShe was forcefully taken to the meeting room, and as soon as everyone settled into their chairs, she stood at the front with a stern look."We are a network of lawyers, and as you know, the Romanov company, despite being at the top of the country's economy, has shown signs of possibly engaging in illegal activities. You are all aware of this, so I don't understand why you're causing such a commotion. What do you want? For us to remain the same when all of this hits the media in the future? We're making progress without the Romanovs, but if we partner with them and carry an association like that, we’ll be destroyed along with their company someday!" she asserted, and those were the last words heard in the room. Then, she left, heading to her office.Still, one of the shareholders knocked on her door."Come in!" she called."Ms. Bayer, we still have a question regarding this issue. Mr. Romanov called me, and I asked him to address the matter with you. He
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Chapter 12: Antipathy Toward YouThe HR manager simply observed Bayer without saying much. He continued organizing the papers, and after calmly placing them in the drawer, he remained silent while she anxiously awaited a response."I'm not up to date on the matter. What exactly are you asking, Ms. Bayer?" he asked, calm and composed, as if she had approached him in a friendly manner."You know how much I value every single hire. What were you thinking when you approved someone I would never allow into the company?" she questioned irritably."I don’t know what you’re referring to," he replied, confused."The employee Zen Obedon. Does that ring a bell?""Oh… He’s not one of your employees, actually. Zen Obedon is joining the mental health department, you see? Since I joined this company three years ago, I’ve noticed how the staff has been under immense pressure and stress—most of it coming from you. Long hours, exhausting cases, and rare breaks. Alpha Corp Lawyers should also care about
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The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. The Family Secret
128 - The Family Secret“Lavínia is showing signs of her mother’s hereditary disease,” the doctor began, his expression serious. “We didn’t expect the symptoms to appear before she turned thirty. If I had predicted this... maybe we could’ve started treatment earlier to try to inhibit the effects.”“What do you mean?” Zen asked, the tension clear in his voice.“That, little by little, Lavínia may start forgetting who she is, what she knows, what she is capable of. Her neurons might begin to degrade and...”“But what about her mother?” Zen interrupted, confused. “Her mother lasted years, right?”“No... It’s not exactly like that.” The doctor sighed. “Lavínia’s mother went through an extremely difficult time in the beginning. The disease, in its early stages, presents itself very aggressively, until the body adapts to the changes. But when that happens, the person is never the same. They start a slow, but irreversible, walk toward death, from the moment the symptoms appear.”“How’s that
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. "The Unseen Truth"
127: "The Unseen Truth"While everyone at the recovery center was stunned and unsure of what to do, the cameras had recorded everything that had happened. The room was engulfed in a heavy silence as the footage was played again, as if trying to make sense of the inexplicable.Lavínia kept her gaze fixed on the screen, her face pale, her heart racing. She immediately recognized the woman who had entered her mother’s room. Her stomach churned at the thought of the worst, but she continued watching, and what she saw left her speechless: her aunt Eleonor, with a cold, determined expression, trying to suffocate Elena. The footage continued to show Zen, stumbling drunk, entering the room, grabbing a syringe, and injecting something into the woman, who then collapsed unconscious.“I-I…” Lílian tried to stammer, uncomfortable. “He didn’t kill her…” she added, her voice heavy with tension. “He only injected Elena with the medicine. Your aunt is sleeping in one of the rooms.”“Thank goodness…”
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 126: "Fugitive in Search of Refuge"
Chapter 126: "Fugitive in Search of Refuge"After paying for the taxi, he entered with her, who sat on the sofa.“What the hell… what am I going to do?” he asked, messing up his hair in impatience and staring at Elena sitting on the couch, her expression indifferent.“Are you okay?” she asked, swallowing dryly, her voice dragging.“You keep talking…” He sighed uneasily. “Why did you come here?”“I’m scared, I don’t want to stay there, and I don’t want to die,” she confessed, frightened.“Your daughter is going to cause a big mess because of you. Why don’t you go back? How did you get here without knowing where I live?”“I followed you and waited until that man left. I need you to hide me, please.”“Why?”“You saw… that woman, who I don’t want to call a sister, is trying to kill me. With my death, my husband can take the fortune that’s in my name.”“Damn, ma’am, your family really loves money.”“My daughter has millions saved in my bank account for my treatment. I’ve had her working ha
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 125 - Secrets, Shadows, and Unexpected Encounters
Chapter 125 - Secrets, Shadows, and Unexpected EncountersShe observed for a short moment before stepping back and calling someone."Darling, you won’t believe this, but I found her," she said while heading toward the elevator booth, barely noticing that she had passed by someone familiar."What is that woman doing here?" Zen murmured, suspicious. Still, he wasn’t interested in finding out as he waited for his call to be answered."Valmont, send me the address where Mrs. Bayer’s judge appointment will take place. I remember it’s today, right? The newspapers won’t stop talking about it.""Are you thinking of going?""Yes.""But it’s a restricted event. Normally, only prosecutors and employees from her firm would attend… Oh, that’s right, you’re one of them. Still, you didn’t receive an invitation. You need one to get in.""Valmont, a closed door has never been a reason for me not to enter—you know that. Besides, I need to figure out the real reason behind Lavínia’s marriage. Have you f
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 124 – A Narrow Escape
Chapter 124 – A Narrow Escape“What do you mean?” Cedrick asked, confused. “I've never seen anything like this before. There was no woman more focused and attentive to her work than Lavínia. If she’s acting this way now, it must be because of what she's been doing lately.”“True... Besides, today is her appointment. She’s finally going to become the judge she always dreamed of being!” Zara commented—until she felt a tap on her shoulder from Samuel.“She’s becoming a judge?” he asked, frowning.“No! Actually, I got mixed up...” she mumbled, bringing her hands to her head. “I think I’m just as exhausted as Lavínia.”“It doesn’t seem like you got mixed up.” Cedrick retorted, suspicious.“You’re still here?!” Cedrick’s mother sighed, grabbing his arm and pulling him away from the two.“What’s going on?”“Where is she? I went to her room, and she wasn’t there!” his mother asked, fear in her voice.“Who? Mrs. Bayer?”“Yes, her…” His mother pressed her lips together, placing a hand on her ch
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 123
Chapter 123 – Shadows of the PastSamuel and Zara rushed into the room upon hearing her panicked scream. When they found her, Lavínia was curled up in the corner of the bed, while her phone, its screen cracked, lay in the opposite corner where she had thrown it.“What happened?” Samuel asked, trying to calm her down, but she didn’t say a single word.“What could she have seen that scared her this much now?” Zara questioned anxiously. “I keep saying… We need to disappear for a while, maybe go to another country and take a vacation. The problem with Lavínia is that she always insists on facing everything, but it seems like things are getting out of hand.”“I don’t know...” Samuel murmured in confusion, gently laying Lavínia down on the bed. She kept her lips pressed together, still in a state of panic. “What is that man’s motivation? What does he really want?” he asked, as confused as he was concerned, while Zara swallowed hard.“We should ask the doctor to give her a sedative.”“No! I’
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 122
Chapter 122 – A Game of Shadows“Well... I saw her a few times after that party,” he commented, swallowing hard, while Zen seemed to have asked on purpose."I'm afraid of a few things..." he confessed, ignoring Valmont's reaction."Of what?""Of losing the things I love. I know I shouldn’t love or get attached to anything—that’s how that man tried to raise me... but I can’t help it. I’m used to clinging to what I never had when I was younger. The day I woke up in that hospital after almost dying, I woke up with a new family. So, it wasn’t a bad day for me. I was only 14, and I didn’t have the cold mind I have today. But that time definitely saved me... or I would have discarded anything that had to do with humanity.”"I know... Romanov wanted to create nothing but a killing machine. You are one, but with feelings. You’ve learned to respect the people you love. But not everything goes the way we want. Things are getting out of control, and with this note, I’m almost certain you might b
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 121
Chapter 121 – The Trap"Hey, what are you—" Lavínia tried to step out, but it was too late.The elevator doors shut with a metallic thud, and within seconds, a thick white fog began to fill the cabin. Lavínia pressed herself against the wall, frozen for an instant. Her heart pounded as the chemical scent invaded her lungs, suffocating her.Desperate, she rushed to the panel, pressing the buttons repeatedly, trying to force the doors open or stop the elevator. Her hands trembled as her lungs began to fail. The fog spread rapidly, making every breath more difficult."Someone... help me..." she managed to whisper before a violent coughing fit overtook her, tears streaming from her stinging eyes.Meanwhile, Zen was still sprinting up the stairs like a madman, hearing only the muffled sound of his own footsteps and the deafening pulse of blood in his ears. He knew he had to get there before it was too late.Inside the elevator, Lavínia collapsed to her knees, her fingers still fumbling wit
The Heir of My Enemy Is My Secret Lover. 120
Chapter 120 - The Silent Threat"She received that?" he asked, standing up."Where is she, and where is that note?""She’s better, she's working, and the note is back in the pile of gifts," she informed him.Cedrick immediately rushed toward the office.All the employees turned to him, confused by his abrupt entrance. He hadn't even realized how fast he had moved."Hey, assistant, what are you doing? I thought your shift was over," one of the women asked."Yeah... but I heard there's a lot of work here. By any chance... is that pile of stuff meant to be taken to storage?" he asked, pointing at the stack of mail addressed to Bayer."Yes, please, if you can... burn everything related to hate messages and gifts," one of them said, still tense. They were all scared.Cedrick grabbed a large box, dumped everything inside, and discreetly hid the envelope under his blazer. He carried the box to the storage room, where, after setting it down, he pulled out the letter and read it.It was exactl
