Andrew took Chloe's hand in a firm grip. "We have to run from here, they're around us." She gave him a slight nod in response, still under the effect of their intense kiss. He scurried away, grasping her hand. They were running through the dense forest, hand in hand, panting and sweating, trying to escape the danger without knowing where they were heading. He was terrified for her and wanted to protect her at any cost. Their eyes dilated in horror as a few rival men appeared in front of them, their lips curved into devilish smiles. Andrew hastily reached into his pocket to take out the gun but realised he had left it under the tree. He glared at the goons and pushed Chloe behind him to protect her. He stood in front of her like a shield. "I'm surrendering. You can take me to your boss, but let her go. She isn't at fault." Andrew had never bowed his head to anyone before, but today he accepted his defeat to protect Chloe. This showed he would do anything to keep her safe. She had b
Chloe was crying in agony, touching her face to Andrew's, thinking she had lost him. She was devastated. Mike reached the forest with his men. He became horrified as he saw Chloe weeping, hugging Andrew. He rushed to them, sat down, and held Andrew's wrist to check his pulse. He sighed with relief because Andrew was alive. "Chloe, he's alive. He's just unconscious." He tried to make Chloe understand, but she wasn't listening to him. So he held her hand and placed it over Andrew's heart. She got her breath back as soon as she heard his soothing heartbeat. She closed her eyes and sighed with profound relief. She opened her eyes and stared at Andrew with a relieved smile and teary eyes. "Why are you all standing like this? Take him to the hospital," she ordered his men in a curt tone. Two men hurriedly picked up Andrew and headed to their private ambulance. Chloe walked with them, holding Andrew's hand and staring at his face, anxious. She settled down inside the ambulance, where a d
Andrew was about to stand up to go after Chloe, but Mike reached him and stopped him by holding his shoulders. "Boss, you should take some rest." "I'm fine, Mike," He responded in a stern tone. "Please, Boss," Mike requested, and Andrew listened to him. He closed his eyes and lay down. After the doctor checked on him, a maid brought in his food, followed by a nurse who came to change his dressing. His eyes never left the door; he was waiting for Chloe restlessly. He desperately wanted her to be with him. An entire day passed like this, but Chloe didn't come to see him. He couldn't understand why she was avoiding him. As time went on, he became increasingly restless, missing her and feeling incomplete without her. He needed her. He longed for her presence. *** "Mike, how is Andrew?" Chloe asked Mike in the corridor. "He's recovering fast. In a few hours, he will be moved to his room," Mike told her. "Thank God." Chloe sighed in relief. "Why aren't you going to see him?" Mike en
At midnight, Andrew woke up from a deep slumber. A smile flashed across his face as he saw Chloe's angelic face. For the first time in his life, he slept peacefully because of her. She had become the peace in his life. Her presence gave him immense happiness and solace. He raised his head from the pillow and placed a tender kiss on her forehead. She smiled contentedly in her sleep as his lips touched her skin. He beamed at her and gently tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear. "There is so much peace in this moment with you. Now, I never want to lose this. I'm exhausted from living a life filled with darkness. My whole life, I've longed for the peace that I've found in you. After meeting you, I realized that you're the missing part of my incomplete life and what true happiness is. Before you, my life was meaningless, and I was just counting days, waiting to die. But after meeting you, I understood the importance of life. In the forest, when I thought my end had come, I promised m
Chloe had been ignoring Andrew for a week, and though he was busy with his work, he knew she was dodging him. He couldn't understand why she was doing this. Before, she had been forcing him to admit that he cared for her, and now that he had accepted it, she was pushing him away. He really didn't understand what was wrong with her, why she was saying that they were becoming each other's weaknesses. Mike informed him that Chloe was on the terrace. He went there to meet her. She was standing with her back to him, holding the railing. Her black dress was fluttering in the breeze, revealing her milky white thighs, which he wanted to stroke and kiss. She turned around as she heard his footsteps approaching her. As their eyes met, they got lost in each other's gaze. He strolled toward her, and her heartbeat quickened. Her breath always became heavier in his presence. "I'm going." She stepped to walk away, but he stopped her by grasping her arm. "What the hell is your problem, Chloe?" H
They stood by the pool, wrapped in a tender embrace. Then, with a playful glint in her eye, she suddenly leapt into the water with him. His shocked laughter echoed through the air as they splashed and submerged. They simultaneously lifted their faces out of the water, their eyes locking in a sparkling gaze. He whispered, "You never fail to surprise me." She smiled at him in response, water droplets glistening on her skin like diamonds. He captured her wet and succulent lips by grasping her wet hair and pulling her face to himself. Her fingers curled in his wet hair, and she responded to his kiss with equal passion. Their tongues explored each other's mouths. Their wet bodies rubbed against each other inside the cold water, igniting wild desires. He was taking her breath away with the kiss, making her dizzy and drunk. He was stealing her soul with this kiss. They pulled away, beaming at each other and panting after the intense kiss. "I've never felt like this before. What are yo
Andrew pulled open the door and asked Mike in a stern tone, "What is so urgent that you interrupted when I asked you not to disturb me?" "Mike, you shouldn't have disturbed us," Chloe said, walking up to them. She stood beside Andrew, clasping his hand with a smile on her face. Mike was surprised to see them together but also relieved. He shifted his eyes from Chloe to Andrew and informed, "Boss, we're getting late for an important meeting." "Postpone the meeting, Mike, because you know I have more important work now than that meeting." As Andrew spoke, Chloe's eyes shimmered and her smile grew bigger. He kissed her hand, and they both beamed at each other. A naughty smile flashed on Chloe's face as a naughty idea suddenly came to her mind. She left Andrew's hand and stood beside the door, in front of Andrew, not visible to Mike. Andrew narrowed his brows at her, confused. She gave him a mischievous wink. His eyes widened in shock as she yanked open the knot of the bathrobe, expos
Andrew said, "Now I'm going; I have some work." He leaned in and kissed Chloe's lips softly, clasping her face. "Come soon," she whispered, giving a quick peck on his lips. He kissed her forehead quickly before dashing out of the room. She stood with a huge smile on her face and her eyes shimmering with happiness. "I never thought that being with someone could give me this much happiness. I always thought that getting attached to someone would make me weak, so I was pushing him out of my life. But the moment I accepted him, I felt a void in my heart filled with immense joy. I never knew I could be this happy. I never knew the real meaning of peace and happiness before meeting him. From the beginning, I knew it was something different, but I thought it was pure lust. Now I know it's more than something I can describe in words. I really want to live every moment of these foreign feelings with him. I'll not think about anything else. I'll just go with the flow with him because I know
After mourning her aunt's death, Chloe fainted into Andrew's arms. "Hey, Sunshine." He patted her cheek, anxious. He draped his blazer over her and hurriedly carried her to the bed before calling the doctor. Sitting beside her, he entwined his hand with hers. "I wish I could have fixed everything in time. I'm so sorry for your loss, Sunshine," he whispered, tears welling up as he gazed at her pale face before pressing his lips on her hand. In no time, the doctor arrived. She examined Chloe and did some tests while Andrew sat there, silently shedding tears, holding Chloe's hand close to his heart. "Sir, she's pregnant," the doctor said, giving him the unexpected news. He stared at her in surprise and disbelief. "Really?" He asked, his voice laced with astonishment. Fresh tears rolled down his cheeks, and a smile appeared on his face, almost automatically. The doctor nodded. "She fainted because she's weak and will need extra care." Andrew nodded, smiling broadly at Chloe. After
Andrew's phone beeped, and he hastily pulled it out of his jeans pocket, his heart pounding as he stared at the lock screen. A notification from Mike flashed, and Andrew prayed for good news. He couldn't bear this torture any longer. The agony of watching that bastard hurt his Sunshine was eating him alive. As he read the message, his eyes lit up, and a smirk spread across his face. Chloe and Dan stared at him, confused. Mike: We found Zia. He tossed the phone onto the bed and looked at Dan, his expression darkening. With a cold determination, he started loosening his belt. "I'm ready to hurt," he growled, pulling the belt free from his jeans and shouting, "You!" He lashed out at Dan with the belt, his rage taking over. Andrew didn't let Dan speak as he struck him repeatedly, venting all his fury. His voice roared with each strike. "You bastard, you hurt my Sunshine and you threatened the Mafia Boss. I trusted you all these years, and this is how you repay me? Now, I'll show you w
Andrew and Chloe were sitting with their foreheads touching outside the medical room. Dan was still unconscious, and they wished for him never to regain consciousness. They were silent, utterly lost in each other's presence, their eyes closed. There was sadness on their faces, knowing Dan could do anything to them. Yet, despite the distress, being together provided some solace. They were slightly relieved to be together. "Andrew, I want you to promise me something," Chloe said, breaking the silence, still with their foreheads joined. He opened his eyes and asked, "What?" She sighed deeply and placed her hand on his face. "I want you to do nothing until we find my aunt. You have to promise me you won't fight with that bastard, even if he hurts me in front of you." She was asking him to do something nearly impossible—promising not to protect his beloved. He shook his head. "No, this is impossible. I can't see him hurting you, Sunshine. He has already hurt you so much. You know how mu
Andrew broke the hug and cried even more, seeing Chloe's bruised face. She was also crying profusely, looking at him. He caressed her face before leaning down and placing tender kisses on every inch of her face. With each kiss, he wanted to take away all her pain. She felt immense relief with every touch. His kisses were like magic, slowly washing away all her pain and sorrow. His eyes fell on Dan, and uncontrollable anger surged within him. "You bastard, I'm going to kill you!" he roared, pointing the gun at Dan. "I thought you cared for me. You were like a father to me, and you did this behind my back to my Sunshine? How could you? I'll kill you." "If you kill me, you'll never find Zia," Dan smirked, despite his injuries, still not leaving his evilness. Andrew marched over and grabbed him by the collar. "I'll find her. You don't need to worry about that. Now, no one can save you from me. I'll show you what happens to someone who betrays Andrew Anderson and hurts his girlfriend.
As Dan walked out of the room, Andrew hastily called Mike. "Yes, Boss," Mike answered immediately. "Mike, send a few men to follow Chloe and protect her. She's just left the mansion. Also, come meet me in the secret room," Andrew ordered Mike as soon as he answered the call. "Understood, Boss." Andrew hung up and rushed toward the hidden room behind the bookshelf in his study. It was a place only he and Mike knew about. Moments later, Mike stepped into the secret room and found Andrew sitting in a chair, his head lowered, and eyes fixed on the floor in deep thought. "I trust you, Sunshine," Andrew muttered under his breath, lost in his thoughts. 'I know you're going through so much pain, but you're still standing strong. I can't believe Uncle Dan is truly evil. He was like a father to me. I thought he cared, but I was wrong. He only ever saw me as a tool for profit, nothing more. He made me the mafia boss just for his gain. If it were only about hurting me, maybe—just maybe—I
"Andrew, look at what she did to me. She's betraying you. She always tries to seduce me when you aren't around. When I warned her that I would tell you, she did this to me. She's a liar." Dan accused Chloe, pointing a finger at her. Chloe stood still, looking down, silent because of her Aunt—she was already suffering enough because of her. Yet deep inside, she hoped Andrew would have faith in their love. Today was the test of his love. If he failed, he would lose her forever. Andrew's eyes blazed with anger as he stared at her. He strode over to her, his voice stern. "Is what Dan says true?" "Ye-Yes," she stammered, clutching her hands, her eyes fixed on the floor. "Get out. Now." He roared at her in a fit of rage, causing her to flinch, and a devilish smile flashed on his face. She had thought he would trust her. But her heart shattered when he believed Dan over her. Tears welled up in her eyes as she ran from the room, covering her mouth to muffle her sobs. Outside, she became
She hastily climbed down from the bed and rushed to open the door, pushing all her pain aside. But before she could open it, Dan stopped her by grabbing her arm and covering her mouth from behind. "Don't even think about telling Andrew anything, or you know what I can do," he murmured in her ear. She glared at him over her shoulder, her eyes full of rage. "Sunshine, what's wrong? Please, tell me. I can't bear your silence." He was banging on the door, growing more restless and frantic. He felt lost without her, not understanding what had suddenly happened. "What did I do to make you so angry? Chloe, open the door and talk to me." She clenched her fists, squeezed her eyes shut, and cried, feeling so helpless. She wanted to tell him everything, but she couldn't—she had to save her Aunt first. "Sunshine, I love you. I know you love me too, and you're doing this because you're in trouble, something you can't tell me. Whatever it is, we'll figure it out together. Please, open the door.
Chloe was looking at the photos and videos of her and Andrew in her phone's gallery. She was smoking, as usual, to relieve her stress. She felt upset and helpless. She had been forced to hurt Andrew because of that fucking Dan. It hurt her deeply to cause Andrew pain. Her thoughts were interrupted when Andrew's message popped up on her phone's screen. Andrew: What happened to you all of a sudden, Sunshine? Why are you doing this? I know you're hiding something. She opened his message, and her eyes twinkled as an idea popped into her mind. "I can tell him about Dan over text if I move the phone away from the necklace." But before she could reply, she frowned as she received a message from Dan. She reluctantly opened it. Dan: I know Andrew just messaged you. Don't try to act smart and tell him everything. I have all your phone records. "Bloody bastard," she cursed after reading the message. Chloe: Fuck off, asshole. Dan: I'm warning you, stop abusing me. Chloe: Oh, I'm so scared
Dan woke up, snatched the gun from Chloe's hand, and tossed it into the corner of the room. He harshly twisted her arm behind her back, digging his nails into her skin. "You bitch, I don't think you understood my words. Now you will." He took out the knife from the fruit basket with his free hand. "I'm not scared of you, asshole." She barked at him, struggling to free herself from his tight grip. "You will be scared." He slid the knife into her black top from the front and pressed the sharp point against her stomach. She felt extreme pain but didn't scream. She squeezed her eyes shut and clenched her hands to endure the pain, determined not to show weakness in front of him. Dan was shocked because he expected her to scream and beg for forgiveness. He wasn't aware of Chloe's strength. Angry, he pressed on her wound harshly in fury after throwing the knife, wanting to see her cry and beg. But still, she didn't scream. She just endured his torture, squeezing her eyes and clenching h