Dominic's gaze lingered on Valerie's face, his eyes searching for answers, probing the depths of her soul."Do you know why you're here?" He asked, his voice low and measured.Valerie's tears fell like raindrops, streaming down her cheeks, a relentless torrent of sorrow.She nodded hesitantly, a bar
PastValerie stood on the balcony, lost in the vast expanse of the starry night, the twinkling lights above mirroring the turmoil within her.The cool breeze caressed her skin, carrying the scent of freedom, a fragrance she had long forgotten.Her thoughts wandered, escaping the confines of her real
Valerie's heart skipped a beat, familiarity striking her like a lightning bolt.She had seen him before, but where?His features stirred a memory, long buried, yet lingering.She stayed silent, unsure, her mind whirling with questions.Arthur's gaze swept the room, lingering on Valerie.A flicker of
PastDominic's voice broke the silence, his tone firm but laced with an undeniable gentleness that caught his men off guard."Annie, please escort Valerie to her room and ensure she has everything she needs, including a warm meal and any comfort she desires," he instructed.His head maid, Annie, nod
His jaw clenched.His shoulders squared.He turned.Before disappearing into the shadows, Dominic turned to his men once more, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination."Go and take care of Peter Ashcroft," he commanded."Make him a slave to our organization.""He'll work for us, doing whatever
PastThe helicopter touched down on the mansion's rooftop helipad, its rotors whirring to a gentle stop as Dominic's team stumbled out, battered and bruised, their faces etched with pain and exhaustion.Groaning, they collapsed onto the rooftop's sleek surface, their bodies sagging beneath the weigh
PastMax struggled with his tie, his fingers fumbling as he grumbled, his frustration evident in the creased lines on his forehead."Why do we need to wear suits to this wedding?" he asked, exasperation lacing his tone."It's Dominic's wedding, for crying out loud!" he continued."I don't understand
PastThe car pulled up to the church, its majestic spire reaching toward the sky like an outstretched arm, beckoning Valerie toward a future she was uncertain of.Valerie's heart sank, weighed down by the crushing gravity of her emotions, as Arthur's gaze met hers in the rearview mirror, a fleeting
"Welcome home, baby," Dominic said, his voice low and husky, but Valarie's expression didn't waver."Take this paper and sign it," she said, her voice cold and emotionless.Dominic turned to face her, a hint of a smile on his lips. "Why are you so hasty, Valarie? This is a big decision."Valarie's e
It had been a month since Valarie left Dominic, and the man had been a shadow of his former self. He spent most of his days locked away in his office, staring blankly at the walls as the weight of his mistakes crushed him.He couldn't shake the feeling that he had lost everything that truly mattered
Valerie burst into the room, her voice ringing out as she shouted, "STOP IT!!!" Dominic's head snapped towards her, his eyes narrowing in anger."What the fuck are you doing here?" he growled, taking a step towards her.But Valerie didn't listen. She ran towards Arthur, her eyes fixed on his battere
Just as Dominic was about to continue his brutal beating of Arthur, Carter finally spoke up, his voice trembling with fear. "Dominic, please... you need to know the truth."Dominic's eyes narrowed, his grip on Arthur's hair tightening. "What truth?" he spat.Carter took a deep breath before continui
Dominic's voice was calm, but it sent a shiver down Arthur's spine. "Arthur!" he called out, his eyes never leaving the pair.Valarie's grip on Arthur's arm tightened, but Dominic's next words had her releasing him. "Separate them," he instructed, his voice still calm.Valarie's eyes widened in fear
"I never said I loved you," Arthur whispered, his voice trembling with emotion.Valarie's eyes snapped open, and she looked into Arthur's eyes. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable.Arthur's eyes blazed with intensity. "I love you, Valarie," he confessed, h
Arthur stood outside Valarie's room, his heart racing with anticipation. It had taken him weeks to come to this decision, to gather the courage to take this step. He took a deep breath, steadying himself, and then slowly raised his hand to knock on the door."Come in," Valarie's voice called out fro
Dominic led Lily to the backyard, where a beautiful treehouse sat perched on a sturdy branch. Lily's eyes widened with excitement as she gazed up at the treehouse."Wow, Dominic! You built this for me?" She asked, her voice trembling with delight.Dominic smiled, his eyes shining with pride. "I did,
They kissed, and Dominic's hands roamed over Valarie's body, his fingers tracing the curves of her waist and hips. Valarie's hands slid up his chest, her fingers tangling in the hair at the nape of his neck.The kiss deepened, their lips moving in perfect sync. Dominic's tongue swept into Valarie's