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Twisted Fate
Last Updated : 2024-11-17
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For Emma Montgomery, life as the pampered daughter of Manhattan's elite carried the weight of impossible expectations. Groomed from birth to lead her family's corporate dynasty, genuine love seemed an elusive dream amid the superficial trappings of wealth. That is, until a shocking proposal opened doors to an unexpected future. When her father arranges for Emma to enter a marriage contract with James Reynolds, the charismatic heir to a powerful political family, she sees it as an escape from her turbulent past. But neither Emma nor James could foresee the firestorm of passion and betrayal that would be sparked by their convenient union. As the one-year countdown on their sham marriage begins, Emma finds herself falling for James's unexpected depths and charm. But James has his own demons - bound by duty to fulfill his father's Machiavellian ambitions while his own heart belongs to another. As cordial pretenses melt into smoldering intimacy, their worlds collide in a maelstrom of corporate greed, political ambition, and star-crossed desire. In this sumptuous tale of love among New York's upper echelons, Emma and James become delicious pawns in a high-stakes game they never imagined playing. With every blistering secret revealed, every heart-wrenching choice posed, they must decide whether to surrender to the inescapable lure of power and privilege, or burn it all to the ground for a love too intoxicating to deny.
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Twisted Fate Chapter 65: The Unraveling
The air in the upscale bar was thick with the murmur of voices, clinking glasses, and low music that pulsed through the walls. It was a usual Thursday night, the kind of night where the world seemed to slow down, and people came to unwind, to forget. Emma Reynolds was no different. She slipped into the corner booth, her back against the plush leather, eyes scanning the room. She wasn’t looking for anyone in particular, but her mind had been elsewhere all week.Tonight, she was escaping.A soft chuckle broke her thoughts. She looked up to find Mark standing there, his eyes glinting with recognition and something more—a spark of mischief that she hadn’t seen in years. She couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at her lips. Time had done its thing, but Mark still carried that same magnetic presence.“Emma,” Mark said, his voice warm with familiarity, though it was tinged with something else. “I didn’t think you&rsq
Last Updated : 2024-11-17Twisted Fate Chapter 64: The Chairman
The boardroom was tense, a palpable energy hanging over the mahogany table as the Montgomery Corporation's key figures settled into their seats. Emma Montgomery, composed but visibly on edge, took her usual place, aware of the notable absence of her father’s familiar presence. Only weeks had passed since his death, and yet here she was, leading a meeting to determine the company's future—a legacy he had meticulously built, now hers to steward.At the far end of the table, James Montgomery leaned back, his expression unreadable, masking the mix of ambition and uncertainty simmering beneath. He had spent the past days positioning himself strategically, subtly rallying the senior board members to his side, hinting at a vision for the company under his leadership. But he knew that with Donald Montgomery's majority stake in Emma’s hands, her endorsement would ultimately determine his path to the chairmanship, no matter the board's leanings.Emma looked up as t
Last Updated : 2024-11-16Twisted Fate Chapter 63: My Man
James paced in front of the family’s sprawling fireplace, the flames casting his shadow high against the walls. He couldn’t believe what his sister had just announced over dinner, her words still echoing in his mind.“You’re marrying… him?” he had blurted out as soon as the words had left her lips.Across the room, Rachel stood with her fiancé, a man James instantly decided was not suitable. He wore a modest suit that looked like it had been hastily pressed for the occasion, and he was awkward, quiet, and entirely out of place in their family’s opulent home.Rachel raised her chin defiantly. “Yes, James. This is Dan. And he’s… everything I want.”James barely managed to hide his scoff. He glanced at their mother, who was watching the scene with wary eyes, as if afraid to interfere. Senator Reynolds sat in silence, observing, his lips pressed in a hard line. It was clear he expected
Last Updated : 2024-11-15Twisted Fate Chapter 62: Gone And Buried
The days after Donald’s death blurred together in a haze of paperwork and the endless hum of doctors and nurses passing by. Emma’s voice grew hoarse from answering questions, signing forms, speaking with strangers who knew nothing of her father beyond the sterile medical terms. When she finally stepped out of the hospital into the biting, predawn cold, the reality of it all hit her. He was gone.In the dim parking lot, James waited by his car, hands buried in his pockets, looking uncomfortable and out of place. He straightened when she appeared, his gaze locked on her as she walked by without a word.“Emma, wait,” he called, his tone tentative, almost pleading.She stopped but didn’t turn around. Her shoulders were taut, her entire frame brittle. “What do you want, James?”He hesitated, then spoke softly. “I thought… maybe I could drive you home.”Emma let out a harsh laugh, devoid
Last Updated : 2024-11-15Twisted Fate Chapter 61: Get Away
The days following her father’s death were a blur of condolences, arrangements, and solitary hours. Emma locked herself away in her father’s estate, retreating to the quietest room, the one that overlooked the back garden. She’d sit for hours, watching the wind stir the leaves, her mind numb and her heart an echoing void. She avoided any interaction that might pierce her fragile cocoon of silence.James had tried reaching out in small ways. He’d knock on her door softly, leaving flowers or her favorite books at the threshold. One morning, he brought her coffee—black, with a touch of vanilla, just the way she liked it—but it sat untouched on the small table outside her door. Each attempt was met with a wall of indifference, a barrier she refused to lower.One evening, as a golden dusk settled over the estate, James finally gathered the courage to step inside her sanctuary. He opened the door cautiously, taking in the sight of Emma by the
Last Updated : 2024-11-13Twisted Fate Chapter 60: We Need Her
James stood rigid as his father’s voice, laced with that ever-familiar tone of command, cut through the silence in the study. Senator Reynolds sat behind his massive oak desk, leaning forward with a glint in his eyes that made James uneasy. There was a controlled intensity there, like a fuse primed to ignite, and James knew that look all too well. This was more than business—this was desperation."James," the senator began, his voice dangerously calm, “I don’t think you quite understand the gravity of the situation.”James crossed his arms, masking his unease with a casual shrug. “I get it, Dad. You want the Montgomerys on our side. We’re going through this marriage, I’m keeping up appearances—”“It’s not just about appearances!” Senator Reynolds barked, cutting him off sharply. He exhaled, reigning in his temper, though his knuckles whitened as he gripped the edge of the desk. “It’s about securing the future of this family. Our name. Our legacy.”James let out a bitter laugh. “Legacy
Last Updated : 2024-11-12Twisted Fate Chapter 59: Left Alone
The sterile air of the hospital room felt suffocating. Machines beeped and hummed, each sound dragging Emma deeper into the anxiety that had wrapped around her for weeks. Her father, Donald Montgomery, lay unconscious on the bed, his once-strong presence reduced to frailty by tubes and monitors. It was a sight Emma had never prepared for—the mighty man she had known, the towering figure in her life, was now battling for every breath, his life held in the delicate balance of fate. The weight of exhaustion clung to her. Days had stretched into weeks, each one bleeding into the next as she sat vigil beside him. Her own life was on hold, her emotions in disarray. And yet, despite it all, she kept waiting. Hoping. Praying. But nothing seemed to change. In those weeks, James had tried visiting several times. Each attempt had been coldly rebuffed. She didn’t want to see him, not when the memory of their loveless, arranged marriage still lingered like a bad taste in her mouth. He had broug
Last Updated : 2024-11-12Twisted Fate Chapter 58: I Promise
The doctor nodded, standing up. "He's awake now. Room 305. Take as much time as you need."Emma walked to her father's room in a daze, her feet carrying her forward while her mind reeled. She paused at the door, taking a deep breath to compose herself. She had to be strong for him now, just as he had always been strong for her.The sight of her father, lying weak and pale in the hospital bed, nearly broke her carefully constructed facade. This couldn't be the same vibrant, powerful man she'd always known. Donald Montgomery had always seemed larger than life, filling every room with his presence. Now, he looked small and fragile, dwarfed by the medical equipment surrounding him."Emma," Donald said softly, his voice raspy and weak.She rushed to his side, taking his hand in both of hers. "Dad, why didn't you tell me?" The words tumbled out before she could stop them, a mix of hurt and anger and fear.
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Twisted Fate Chapter 57: The Bitter Truth
The hospital corridors were a blur as Emma raced alongside the gurney carrying her father. The sterile smell of disinfectant assaulted her senses, mingling with the sharp scent of fear that seemed to emanate from her very pores. The urgent voices of medical staff surrounded her, a cacophony of incomprehensible medical jargon that only heightened her panic. But all she could truly focus on was her father's pale face, so unnaturally still against the stark white of the hospital sheets."Dad, I'm here," she whispered, clutching his hand as if she could anchor him to this world through sheer force of will. "Stay with me. Please, just stay with me."Her father's fingers, usually so strong and sure, felt limp and cold in her grasp. Emma's heart pounded in her chest, each beat a desperate prayer. This couldn't be happening. Not to her father, not to the indomitable Donald Montgomery. He was a force of nature, a titan of industry. He couldn't be lai
Last Updated : 2024-10-29
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Chapter OneThe fancy ballroom at the Metropolitan Hotel was super luxurious, with sparkly chandeliers and gold decorations everywhere. It was the place for rich, important people in New York City to see and be seen. Emma Montgomery walked in on her father's arm, smiling fakely even though she didn't want to be there.Emma hated these stuck-up high society parties. She couldn't stand having small talk with snobby social climbers while also trying to get potential investors interested in her family's real estate company, Montgomery Corporation. At twenty-five years old, Emma's life path was already set - she was the heir who had to take over the multi-billion dollar business from her father one day, whether she liked it or not.As always, the ballroom was jam-packed with people dressed up in fancy tuxedos. The air smelled strongly of expensive perfumes, cigar smoke, and desperation from people trying to climb the social ladder. Emma's father was immediately whisked away by a group of r
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