PresentDominic's eyes never wavered as he meticulously installed the hidden camera in Valerie's room, ensuring an unobstructed view of her every move, convinced that this invasion of her privacy was necessary to keep her safe from herself.But deep within his twisted psyche, he knew better—this was
PastDr. Rosalinda’s warm, reassuring smile filled the cozy cabin as she meticulously reviewed Valerie's test results, her eyes scanning the pages with a practiced intensity."Congratulations, Mr. Lombardi," she announced, her voice dripping with warmth and sincerity. "You and Valerie are expecting
PresentValarie's eyes blazed with defiance as Dominic's lips crushed hers, his kiss rough and unyielding. She struggled against his grip, her body writhing in a desperate bid for freedom. The more she fought, the tighter Dominic's hold became, his fingers digging deep into her skin.But Valarie did
PastValerie was completely bewildered by the sudden display of care and concern from Dominic's men. They were all gathered around her, offering her food and drinks and even feeding her sometimes. Valerie was touched by their kindness, but at the same time, she was also confused. She had never seen
PresentDominic stormed into Valerie's room, his eyes blazing with jealousy and accusation. "Maybe you prefer Arthur's company over mine," he sneered, his voice dripping with malice.Valerie remained silent, her eyes wide with fear. She instinctively covered herself with the blanket, as if seeking p
PastDominic's men had finally apprehended Victor's operative, the same man who had escaped earlier, and were brutally interrogating him in the mansion's garden. The sound of fists pounding flesh and muffled cries filled the night air as Dominic's men exacted their revenge.Dominic emerged from the
PresentValerie's fragile mental state unraveled as she revisited the traumatic memory of Dominic forcing her to undress. The recollection ignited a fury within her, prompting Valerie to demolish everything in the room. Vases shattered, furniture splintered, and glass scattered everywhere. Her rampa
PastValerie's eyes fluttered open, jolting her awake from the haunting nightmare. The same scene replayed in her mind—the brutal torture of the man by Dominic, the gunshot, and the lifeless body drenched in sweat. She couldn't shake off the vivid images, now etched in her memory.As she stirred, a
"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