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Even though he held a lot of resentment toward his situation, there was guilt, too. Sapphire had sacrificed three years of her life for her family. He was unable to help her situation—and had promised to wait. And he did, or so he thought. He’d waited patiently through the years with Solo at his side.Solo, his contracted mistress, and an impossible match. She was someone who sold herself for money, someone he would never fall in love with. Yet, over the three years, something shifted feelings he never imagined crept to the surface after she was gone.And though he didn’t want Sapphire now, he owed her. He had an obligation—a weight he couldn’t shake, and the thought clawed at his gut and rendered him impotent. He hadn’t felt the slightest movement down there for weeks.Dom Junior wasn’t just sleeping—he was comatose.He turned to his mother, eager to shift the focus. “So, Mother, what else did you and Sapphire discuss before I arrived?” From the guilty look on their faces when he cam
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The elevator chimed as it arrived at the top floor, and Dominic stepped out, his movements slow and unhurried. Sapphire followed close behind, radiating excitement, a triumphant smile on her lips.She clutched her purse, her gaze sweeping over the quiet luxury of his penthouse as if to say, at last, I'm in. The confidence she once held on her return and visiting Dominic's apartment had long since dwindled.He had made her feel like a stranger more and more each time she visited. Even though he had initially allowed her to sleep over, he had removed that privilege months ago. His actions were intentional, as her possessiveness over him and his possessions irked him, along with her constant badgering to change things in his apartment.The apartment felt like a shell to him—a curated space of minimalism and precision. Its sterility, its starkness, reminded him of all he had lost. In every empty corner, he saw her absence. Every neatly arranged object emphasized the void she had left behi
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Sapphire stood in the middle of the room Dominic had given her, her fingers curling into fists, her nails biting into her palms. Though decorated with exquisite taste, the room felt empty, just like her current position in Dominic’s life.Beneath her poised exterior, her frustration simmered, simmering with a dangerous intensity.Dominic had made it clear her presence here was tolerated, not welcomed. She was allowed this room and forbidden to change anything, as if he thought she would soil his precious sanctum from the mere act of redecorating.And the closed doors of those two rooms—that was the final blow. He simply told her not to touch them, refusing to give a reason beyond a few choice cold words.Although she didn’t need him to say it—she knew.One of those rooms had belonged to that woman—the woman who haunted his every breath, whose memory filled every space in his apartment as if she were still around.Sapphire’s jaw tightened, her resentment bubbling up, dark and poisonous
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Solo opened the door, and for a moment, she was too stunned to move. Standing before her, like a ghost from a happier past, was Kirael Voss. Her best friend, her confidante—someone she hadn't seen or spoken to in over three years.A scream burst from her lips, and before she knew it, she was jumping up and down, laughter spilling out of her like an overexcited child. The warm Italian sunlight streamed through the doorway, casting a golden glow around them as joy coursed through her veins. She was nearly giddy, her heart pounding as if it were ready to leap out of her chest."Oh my God, Kirael!" Solo squealed, her hands flying to her mouth before she threw herself forward, wrapping her arms around her friend. The familiar scent of jasmine and vanilla that had always been uniquely Kirael enveloped her, bringing a flood of memories rushing back. "Is it really you?"Kirael's laughter was muffled as she hugged her back, both clinging as if to make up for the years of distance. The soft fab
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Though she didn’t say it, she suspected her cousin’s motives went far beyond mere concern. Her maternal side of the family had a reputation for finding profit in other people’s misfortunes, and Aralise was no exception.Solo believed Aralise came for her own advantage, maybe hoping to sell her out to the one after her.A wave of relief washed over her as she hugged Kirael again, feeling the strength and comfort of her friend’s presence. After everything, having Kirael here was like a piece of home she hadn’t realized she’d been longing for. She felt safe with her best friend by her side.She waited until Aralise was out of earshot, then pulled Kirael closer, lowering her voice. “I appreciate you coming, Kirael. You have no idea what it means to see you again.” Her voice softened, a warmth returning to her gaze. “But why br
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Once inside the house, Aralise excused herself and asked to use the bathroom. She closed the bathroom door behind her and glanced around, taking in the tasteful decor of Solo’s home.A faint smile tugged at her lips. Despite her nerves, there was a hint of satisfaction in knowing she had managed to step into her cousin’s life without raising suspicion. She took a deep breath, steadying herself before pulling out her phone and dialing her mother’s number.The line rang once, then twice, before her mother answered, her voice low and composed.“Aralise. Is everything going according to plan?” Her mother’s tone was calm but carried an edge of expectancy.Aralise cast a glance at the door, ensuring it was shut. “Yes, Mother. I’m with Solo now. She doesn’t suspect anything.” Aralise said, her voice hushed, though a faint thrill ran through her at the thought. “She’s happy to see Kirael…and even me.” She smirked, feeling a slight rush of satisfaction.Her mother gave a short laugh. “Oh, I’m
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As soon as Aralise excused herself to the bathroom, Solo exhaled, her shoulders relaxing. She watched her cousin disappear down the hallway, her wariness melting into an open, relieved smile as she turned to Kirael.“You have no idea how much I needed to see you,” Solo said, settling onto the plush sofa beside her friend. “And I mean you, not her.”Kirael laughed, shaking her head as she settled in beside Solo. “Trust me, I’m just as relieved. It was a small miracle tracking you down. The world’s big, and you were determined to hide.”A faint smile flickered across Solo’s lips. “I tried my best. I didn’t expect anyone to even come close to finding me. I thought I’d covered my tracks pretty well.” She paused, her smile faltering as she considered something. “How did you manage it?”Kirael looked at her, a faint twinkle of mischief in her eyes. “I’m rich. There is nothing I can’t do.” She chuckled and winked. Honestly, it wasn’t easy, even with all my resources. But let’s say I had a li
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Old Madam Hale, a woman of striking poise despite her years, entered her study with her chin held high, her cane tapping against the polished wood floor. The room exuded an air of timeless elegance—rich mahogany shelves lined with books, antique lamps casting a warm glow over the artwork, and large windows overlooking the grounds of the Hale estate.She had returned from wandering around the country the night before and now, after walking in the garden, a ritual that kept her mind sharp and body strong when home. But today, her walk had done little to cool the simmering anger that now stirred within her.She removed her gloves, placed them on her desk, and turned to see Isabella, her daughter-in-law, hovering in the doorway with an almost sheepish expression.“Mother Hale,” Isabella said, smiling. “I didn’t realize you were back already.”“I came back last night.”“How was your trip?” Her smile widened. “The staff said you wanted to see me?”Old Madam Hale fixed Isabella with a look,
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