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NOLAN’S POVWalking into the Ivanovos’ living room with my parents, I immediately looked for a spot near the entrance so I could slip out unnoticed if I can’t stand the entire drama anymore. I looked to my right and found a lone sofa near the doorway. Perfect. I plopped down, stretching out slightly, making it clear that I didn’t want to be there.My mother wasted no time diving into a discussion with Anastasia’s mother and a woman who was clearly an event planner, judging by the swatches of fabric and flower arrangements spread across the coffee table. Meanwhile, my father on the other hand was having a conversation regarding business with Anastasia’s father. I looked around in irritation as I had no idea why I was needed here. Did anyone honestly think I’d care about flower arrangements or seating charts? I slouched further into the chair and allowed my mind to wander toward some business deals I was still trying to close. Just when I was plotting my exit so I could go to work, a
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ANASTASIA’S POVThe blaring ringtone of my phone jolted me awake, immediately followed by the continuous ringing of my doorbell. I groaned, yanking the pillow over my head to block out the noise. Who in their right mind would be ringing my bell this early? They must have a death wish.“Damn it,” I muttered, throwing off the covers and stumbling out of bed. Snatching my phone from the nightstand, I squinted at the screen to see who was calling me. It was my mother. Just perfect.“What?” I answered in an irritated tone as I shuffled toward the front door.“That’s no way to talk to your mother, Anastasia,” she said, her tone sharp as always.I rolled my eyes and opened the door, only to find five people standing there, each holding more than two boxes and bags.“What the hell is this?” I asked, switching the phone to my other ear.“If only you’d bothered to pick up earlier, I wouldn’t have to explain,” my mother snapped. “That’s your makeup, hairstyling, and styling team. They’re there t
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ANASTASIA’S POVI groaned as the sunlight streaming through the light curtains woke me up. I tried to roll over to shield myself from the brightness, but something blocked my movement. I froze on the spot because I wasn’t expecting to have anyone in my bed. It had to be Athena. She has crashed at my place multiple times so it had to be her. With a playful smirk, I lifted my leg to kick her awake. Before I could kick her a second time, a deep unfamiliar voice rumbled from who I thought would be Athena.“Easy there,” the voice said.I bolted straight out of the bed with my heart hammering against my chest. The sudden movement sent a sharp pain through my skull, I pressed my hands to my temples as I let out a groan and tried to steady myself. I tried to look around at who was talking to me, but my vision was blurry and I couldn’t make out anything from my surroundings. “Are you okay?” the voice asked again, softer this time.I didn’t respond, as I was trying to make sense of what was
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NOLAN’S POVFastening the last button on my shirt, I grabbed my suit jacket laid out on the bed, and slipped it on. My eyes darted to the dresser, searching for my watches, but they weren’t there. Frowning, I checked the other side, but they were nowhere to be found.Great. Just great.This morning already didn’t start great, thanks to Anastasia’s parents blowing up my phone. Their precious daughter hadn’t returned home after our altercation at the wedding. Not that I cared anyway.Stepping out of the room, I spotted Maria, the maid, coming out from the kitchen.“Maria!” I called sharply. “Where are my watches?”She froze mid-step looking nervous as her eyes widened. “I… I’m not sure, sir. But I can help you look for it.”I didn’t have the patience for that. “Don’t bother. I’ll just get another.” I muttered as I waved her off. Pulling my phone from my pocket, I scrolled through my contacts and dialed Dimitri.“Get me a new watch and bring it to the house,” I said when he picked up. “A
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ANASTASIA’S POV I watched as Nolan walked off with his friend trailing behind him. His words, "Fix it. I don’t need my day getting worse than it already is," were still echoing in my head. Who did he think he was to talk to her like that? I yanked the band from my hair so it cascaded down my shoulders. I ran my hands through the strands and made sure they covered my neck "Satisfied?" I muttered to myself, imagining Nolan's smug face. I straightened my posture and made my way to the living room.Walking into the living room for the first time, it had high ceilings and tasteful decor, it gave off the minimalistic and expensive vibe. At the same time, it felt cold and impersonal, just like the marriage I’d been forced into. Everyone was already seated around and my gaze briefly met Nolan’s before I sat in an empty seat opposite him. "Good," Mr Russo began in his deep voice. "Now that we’re all here, let’s discuss the merger. This union isn’t just about your marriage. It’s mostly about
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NOLAN’S POV“We have a shipment scheduled for tomorrow night,” Dimitri said from the passenger seat as we made our way to the office. “The docks are clear, and security’s tight. No leaks this time,” he added, scanning through reports on his tablet. I smirked keeping my eyes focused on the road. “There better not be. The last thing I need is another raid messing with our operations. What’s the update on the new routes?”“All set,” Dimitri replied confidently. “The eastern line is secure, and the drivers are fully briefed. No room for errors.”Before I could give him a response my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen and answered sharply, “What is it?”One of my trusted workers spoke on the other end of the call. “Boss, we’ve identified who tipped off the government about the delivery.”My jaw tightened. “Where are you?” I asked in a low tone.“Warehouse, sir. Private room. The team’s already here.”I hung up without another word and turned to Dimitri. “Change of plans. We’re heading
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ANASTASIA’S POVThe moment Nolan’s fist connected with Leo’s face, I felt my entire body tense. Blood sprayed across the pavement, and Leo staggered back against the car, clutching his jaw. But instead of being scared, Leo had a wicked grin on his face. “There it is,” Leo spat, blood trickling from his busted lip. “There’s the real Nolan Russo.”Nolan didn’t hesitate. He grabbed Leo by the collar and landed another brutal punch. The sickening crack of bone meeting bone echoed in the night air.“Nolan, stop!” I yelled as I stepped forward and placed my hands on his arm, trying to pull him away. But he wouldn’t budge. He was too lost in his rage to hear me.Leo coughed, his laugh gurgling in his throat as he wiped his bleeding mouth. “What’s the matter, Russo?” he taunted, his voice hoarse. “Can’t stand the truth?”Nolan didn’t reply. Instead, he drove his fist into Leo’s stomach, making him double over in pain. The violence was spiraling out of control, and if I didn’t intervene now,
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ANASTASIA’S POV “Wait… my car. It’s still at the office.” I said as the sudden realization hit me as Nolan drove us home. Nolan barely spared me a glance as he said. “Leo will get it.”I frowned. “I can just go back and—”“I said Leo will get it.” He said as he pulled out his phone and dialed Leo’s number before I could argue further.“Pick the keys to my wife’s car from the receptionist at her office and bring the car to the house,” Nolan said to Leo in a firm tone. Whatever response he got must have been an agreement because he ended the call and slipped his phone back into his pocket.“Bossy much? You didn’t have to show off like that” I said with a huff. He smirked. “It’s efficient.”“Yeah, whatever”“Why don’t you have a driver or a PA?” Nolan asked with his brows furrowed a bit. “You shouldn't be doing these petty tasks yourself”I shrugged “I just like my things done precisely, so I’d rather get things done myself” “Okay, but why?”“It’s efficient,” I said blankly. Nolan
