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Trusting Her is a Mistake
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2025-03-01 21:07:53
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WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Let Me Protect You
A hand grabbed her arm.She gasped, twisting in the man’s grip, ready to screamBut before she could, another figure came out of nowhere, tackling the man to the ground.The sound of fists colliding filled the tight space, the stranger grunting in pain as he tried to fight back. But the man protecting her was stronger, faster. Within seconds, the attacker was scrambling to his feet and bolting in the opposite direction.Elena pressed a trembling hand to her chest, watching as her rescuer dusted himself off. He was tall, broad-shouldered, dressed in black tactical gear. His sharp, watchful eyes met hers.“You okay, Miss Blake?”Her breath was still uneven as she nodded. “Who are you?”He reached into his pocket, pulling out a sleek black ID card. “Caleb. Mr. Calloway sent me to keep an eye on you.”Ethan.She swallowed hard, still shaken. “And you just…. followed me home?”Caleb gave her a steady look. “I was doing my job. And right now, my job is making sure you get home safe.”Elena
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-01WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET I care about You
"Ethan doesn't trust you; he's just using you."The words struck her like a blow. For a long moment, Elena sat frozen, the envelope clutched tightly in her hand as though it were a weapon aimed directly at her heart. Could this be true? Her mind spun in disjointed pieces, memories of late nights at the office when she had dared to dream of more than just being the daughter of a notorious crime lord, and of the subtle, caring glances from Ethan that made her wonder if there was something genuine between them.Yet now, as she read the damning note, a familiar sting of betrayal and anger welled up inside her. How could he? How could the man who had so often shielded her from the relentless storm of her father's legacy see her as nothing more than a tool?The accusation was as bitter as it was unwarranted, yet every word echoed with a cold certainty that she could not ignore.Her heart pounded in her ears as she reread the note, her vision blurring slightly with unshed tears. The evi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-01WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET This isn't a Mistake
With a force that surprised them both, Ethan leaned in and pressed his lips to hers in a kiss that was at once fierce and tenderTime seemed to stop. The world around them blurred into insignificance as they clung to each other. Elena’s mind raced, a whirlpool of passion, betrayal, and confusion as she yielded to the intensity of the kiss, her heart pounding as if it might break free of her chest. For an eternity and yet only a heartbeat, they existed in that dangerous, beautiful moment.Then, as abruptly as it had begun, Elena pulled away, her breath coming in ragged gasps. “This…this is a mistake,” she whispered, her voice trembling with a cocktail of anger, regret, and something that resembled desperate hope.Ethan’s eyes searched hers, torn between regret and resolve. “It wasn’t a mistake,” he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. For a long, heavy moment, they stood there on her doorstep, two souls caught in the crossfire of duty and desire, trust and betrayal, each questi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-01WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET I Will Resign
“What the hell is your problem?” she snapped, stepping forward.Ethan’s gaze was unreadable. “Clarify.”She let out a humorless laugh. “You know what. You’ve been avoiding me. Ever since last night, you’ve acted like I don’t exist.”Silence.“I deserve an answer,” she pushed. “Why are you running from me?”Ethan’s jaw ticked. “I’m not running.”“Then tell me the truth.” Her voice softened, but there was steel underneath. “Was the kiss truly a mistake? You told me it wasn't and I believed you.”Ethan stood, walking toward her with slow, measured steps. When he stopped inches away, she held her breath.Then he smirked. That damn smirk. “You really want the truth?”Elena nodded.Ethan leaned closer, his breath brushing against her ear. “I don’t know if I should believe you.”Her stomach dropped. “Believe me? About what?”His expression hardened. “About everything.”His words cut, but his eyes told a different story. Ethan stepped back. “Go back to work, Miss Blake.”Elena’s heart pound
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET I Can't Pretend Anymore
“What are you doing here?” His voice was low, guarded.“I’m covering for Olivia,” she said evenly. “She couldn’t make it.”For a second, he just stared at her. The air between them tightened.Around them, whispers started.“Are they an item?” someone murmured.“They look good together,” another said.Elena ignored it. But when a business rival sneered and made a crude remark about her“She must be one of those girls running after rich men. You can see it in her face” She barely had time to react before Ethan moved.His control snapped.He lunged forward, grabbing the man by the collar, his knuckles tightening, ready to throw a punch.“Ethan, stop!” Elena gasped.But his grip didn’t loosen. His body was taut with fury, his jaw clenched, his breath heavy.And for the first time, she realized Ethan Calloway wasn’t just protective.He was dangerously close to losing himself because of her.“You’re making a scene,” Elena murmured. She stepped closer, placing a tentative hand on Ethan’s f
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Playing the Role of a Watchman
Her hand grazed the edge of his desk, her nails tapping lightly against the wood. "You can lie to yourself, Ethan, But you can’t lie to me. You can pretend all you want but I can't pretend anymore"With that, she turned and walked out, leaving behind a silence that felt heavier than before.Ethan exhaled sharply, raking a hand through his hair.She was right, he was only pretending not to want her, but, how long will he be able to keep up? *******Vincent Blake, Seated in the dimly lit study of his estate, swirled a glass of bourbon, the ice clinking softly against the crystal. His piercing gray eyes flickered toward the man standing before him, one of his most trusted enforcers, MarcusVincent took a slow sip of his drink, savoring the burn before setting it down. "Tell me again."Marcus’s expression remained unreadable, but his voice was laced with tension. "He and Miss Blake… they’ve been seen together more often. Closer than before."Vincent’s grip on the glass tightened.He had
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET The Intruder
“Because this is about me, your father won't dare to hurt his only daughter if I wasn't involved with you” he admitted, voice lower. “I don’t want you to get hurt because of me. I care about you.”The words hung between them, heavy and unspoken for too long.Elena’s heart clenched.She wanted to argue. To deny that this meant anything.But she couldn’t.Not when her pulse was betraying her.Not when Ethan was standing so close, his presence overwhelming.Silence stretched between them. Charged.Then, finally, she exhaled.“Fine,” she murmured. “If you want me to stay, I’ll stay.”But neither of them was ready for what that meant.For a couple of days, they started staying together, the tension in the penthouse was suffocating.Elena wasn’t used to sharing space with someone like Ethan, someone who took up all the air in the room without even trying.He moved with quiet confidence, his presence a constant reminder of the line they were dangerously close to crossing.One night, unable t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Making the First Move
Ethan’s gaze darkened. “And I know who did it.”Elena barely whispered. “Who?”His jaw tightened. “Vincent. Your dad!”She flinched as if slapped.“No.” She shook her head. “That’s not possible. My father... he’s strict, and controlling, but a murderer? You’re wrong.”“I’m not.”Silence stretched between them.Elena’s fingers curled into fists. “Then why don’t you let him pay for it? Why haven’t you taken him down?”Ethan let out a bitter laugh. “Because he’s Vincent fucking Blake. Because he covers his tracks so well, I can’t pin him down.”“You don't know your father well. He's a fucking Mafia Lord” Her face paled.She knows. She knows who her father is. But the reality of it hasn't sunk into her yet. Hearing it from Ethan, the man who made her heart beat in a way she can't explain must have added another new meaning to the meaning of her being the princess of a Mafia lord. Ethan leaned closer, his voice quiet but dangerous. “But you don't have to get involved in this, Elena. Y
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03
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WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET EPILOGUE
ONE YEAR LATERThe Calloway Private HospitalThe corridor outside the private maternity suite was bathed in soft golden light, the quiet hum of air conditioning the only sound breaking the stillness. Ethan Calloway paced the floor with restless energy, his gaze flickering between the closed doors and the clock on the wall. His sharp three-piece suit, though still impeccable, bore the signs of his agitation, his tie slightly loosened, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His usually composed demeanor was crumbling under the weight of anticipation.“Ethan, you need to sit down,” Liam Hayes said, leaning against the wall with an amused smirk. “You’re wearing a hole in the floor.”“I can’t,” Ethan muttered, running a hand through his hair. “What’s taking so long?”“It’s childbirth, man. Not a boardroom meeting,” Liam chuckled. “Relax.”Just then, the soft shuffle of approaching footsteps caught their attention. Clara entered the corridor, her own rounded belly pronounced beneath a fl
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Where Our Hearts Meet
Elena nearly choked on her coffee. “Excuse me?”Ethan chuckled, clearly enjoying her reaction. “I meant what I said. Six months. No business, no interruptions. Just you and me, traveling the world.”Elena gaped at him. “Six months?”“Mm-hmm,” he confirmed, sipping his coffee like he hadn’t just dropped an insane proposal. “We’ll start here in the Maldives, then maybe head to Italy, Greece, Paris… anywhere you want.”Elena blinked. “Are you serious?”Ethan’s expression softened slightly as he set his cup down. “Elena, for years, our lives have been filled with chaos. We’ve been running, fighting, surviving. This is the first time we can actually just live.”Her chest tightened at his words. He was right. Their love had been forged in fire, tested by storms. Now, for the first time, they had the freedom to just be.She exhaled, shaking her head in disbelief. “I married a billionaire, didn’t I?”Ethan smirked. “Of course.”Elena laughed, shaking her head. “You really think we can disa
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET I'm Married to A Billionaire
She tilted her head, her gaze locking onto his. The fire in his blue eyes sent a shiver down her spine, not of apprehension, but of absolute certainty.This was real.This was forever.The suite was bathed in soft, golden candlelight. The flickering flames cast shadows against the walls, creating an intimacy that wrapped around them like silk. Rose petals trailed from the entrance to the king-sized bed, their deep red hue a stark contrast against the crisp white sheets. A chilled bottle of champagne sat in a silver bucket near the bedside table, untouched. But there was no need for champagne. The intoxication was already there...in the way Ethan’s fingers slowly traced the curve of her back, in the way his lips hovered just inches from hers, promising, waiting.“You planned all this?” Elena whispered, her voice barely above a breath.Ethan smirked, that signature, devastating smirk that had once frustrated her, challenged her, consumed her. “You deserve everything, Elena,” he mur
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET A Visit to the Past
Ethan’s lips curved into a smirk. “Only one. And I’m holding her right now.”The band transitioned into something slower, more sensual. The air between them thickened. Ethan pulled her closer, his breath warm against her ear.“You have no idea what you do to me, do you?” he murmured.Elena’s fingers tightened around his shoulder. “Maybe you should show me.”Ethan exhaled sharply, a dark chuckle escaping him. “Careful what you wish for, Mrs. Calloway.”The words sent a thrill through her. Mrs. Calloway. She was his. And yet, there was a part of her that still couldn’t believe it.A burst of laughter from a nearby table pulled them back to reality.At a round table draped in silk, Liam leaned back in his chair, swirling his glass of whiskey with a knowing smirk. Clara sat beside him, her emerald dress hugging her curves, her expression amused as she watched Ethan and Elena.“They look disgustingly in love,” Clara mused, taking a sip of her champagne.Liam chuckled. “Who knew the cold,
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET The Vows
“It is time for your vows.”A hush fell over the crowd.Ethan inhaled sharply, his blue eyes locking onto hers.For the first time since she had met him, he looked…nervous.Not in the way most grooms were...there was no hesitation, no doubt. But there was weight behind his gaze as if the words he was about to say carried more significance than anything he had ever spoken before.Then, his voice came, steady but thick with emotion.“I spent my life chasing power, wealth, control.” He paused, exhaling slowly. “I built an empire from nothing. I was ruthless and strategic. I knew how to win. I thought that was all there was.”Elena’s breath hitched as his fingers tightened around hers.“But then I met you.” His voice dropped slightly, the rawness in it making her throat tighten. “And you showed me what it truly means to live.”The world disappeared.There was no sunset, no guests, no officiant standing between them.Just Ethan.Just the man who had once been her greatest mistake, then h
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Declaration of Love
Liam barely contained his laughter. “Speak of the devil.”Ethan shot him a glare before running a hand through his thick, slightly disheveled hair. His chiseled jaw clenched, and his piercing blue eyes...usually calm and unreadable...were clouded with nervous energy.“Where’s Elena?” he asked, voice taut.“In her bridal suite,” Clara answered, flipping through her clipboard without looking up. “You’re not supposed to see her before the ceremony, so don’t even think about it.”Ethan let out a breath and muttered, “I wasn’t going to.”Liam smirked. “Liar.”Ethan ignored him and resumed his pacing. His mind was racing. It wasn’t cold feet...it was something deeper, something rawer. He had spent years building his empire, making high-stakes deals without breaking a sweat. And yet, standing here, on the precipice of marrying Elena...the woman who had unraveled him in ways he never expected...he felt a foreign sense of vulnerability creeping in.What if she changed her mind? What if she
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Wedding Paranoia
“Running away already?”The deep timbre of his voice sent a familiar shiver down her spine.She didn’t turn. “Would you blame me if I was?”Ethan came to the scene, his warmth seeping into her. Dressed in black slacks and a white button-down, sleeves rolled up to his forearms, he looked every bit the man she had fallen for...confident, steady, devastatingly handsome.He wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. “Nervous? ‘Uncle, you are scaring my wife?” he added staring at his uncle Who just smiled and left. “Are you okay?” He asked Elena again with concern. She nodded, her fingers tightening around his wrists. “I don’t know if I can handle all of this attention. I'm not used to getting attention”Ethan pressed a kiss to the side of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. “We don’t have to do this tomorrow if you’re not ready.”Elena turned in his arms, searching his face. “I am ready,” she said softly. “I just don’t want to lose myself in t
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Wedding Eve
But trust?Trust was a fragile thing. And even now, with Ethan, there was a part of her that flinched at the idea of giving someone else the power to hurt her.Her phone vibrated in her pocket, pulling her from her thoughts.Ethan.She hesitated before answering.“Elena.” His voice was sharp, and controlled, but she could hear the tension beneath it. “Where are you?”She turned a corner, glancing up at the towering glass windows of a familiar building.“I just needed fresh air,” she said softly. “I’ll be back soon.”A pause.“Elena,” he said, quieter this time. “Talk to me.”She swallowed hard, gripping the phone. “I will,” she promised. “Just… give me a little time.”Another silence.Then, finally, “Okay.”But she knew Ethan. He wasn’t the type to sit back and wait.And if he was looking for her, there was only one place he would never expect her to go.The cemetery.Where the past lay buried.***The cemetery loomed ahead, silent and vast. Fog clung to the damp earth, weaving throug
WHERE OUR HEARTS MEET Wedding Preparation (3)
Ethan ran a hand through his hair, his frustration barely contained. “I don’t know. But I’m not going to sit back and hope nothing happens.”Liam studied him for a moment, then sighed, sitting forward. “Alright. What do you need me to do?”Ethan grabbed a file from his desk and handed it over. “I need you to personally oversee the security team. Make sure there are no weak spots. The guest list is final...no last-minute additions. No surprises.”Liam flipped through the documents, nodding. “Got it.”Ethan exhaled, some of the tension easing. “And I want two of our best men watching Elena at all times...discreetly. She can’t know.”Liam smirked. “Because she’d kill you if she found out?”Ethan gave him a look. “Because she’d insist she doesn’t need it. But I’m not taking chances.”Liam nodded, standing. “Alright, I’ll handle it.” He paused, studying Ethan with something almost amused in his eyes. “You know, for a guy who built an empire from nothing, you sure do freak out a lot when
