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★★★★★"What? No..." Veronica rushed to stop Edward, adding, "She is just talking to the person, and I don’t think the man is poor." "I brought her here to take care of my date, not to flirt with a man," Edward grumbled, the displeasure was evident in his voice."Then why aren't you paying attention to me? Ed, we have been together for so long. Why can't we move to the next stage?" said Veronica, reaching for his hand and holding it in her palm."What? Next stage!" Edward's voice came out sharp, "There is no next stage. I have already warned you about my preferences and that is not going to change ever. But you are not bound by anything, so if you want to pursue the life you are looking for, go ahead!" And he pulled out his hand. "But...." Veronica began and wanted to convince Edward, but she was interrupted by him as he said, "Let's go, we are leaving!" Simultaneously, he got up, staring at Rebecca, intending to go there. Veronica felt betrayed, the pain tickled in her eyes. She no
★★★★★ By the time Edward returned to the same restaurant to get Rebecca, she was gone already. Seeing him, the manager sprinted to him and said expeditiously, "Sir, We tried everything to stop her from leaving. We could not make her stay. She threatened to call the cops on us and put us in jail on a kidnapping case." "When did she leave and with whom?" Edward asked with a chilling tone. "She left the restaurant fifteen minutes ago but alone," the manager said; his words were firm and clear. "Are you sure?" Edward narrowed his eyes, looking for the truth. His piercing gaze startled the manager. "You can watch the footage, and the man who had been with your wife earlier left rather hurriedly with his tail between his legs after knowing who she was," the manager replied politely with both of his hands joined in front of him. Edward did not ask anything more. Rather, he said, "Send the bill to Trevor. He will take care of it. I am in a bit of a rush." "Yes, sir, definitely. By t
★★★★"Move to the passenger seat. You are drunk, and I am losing my temper," said Edward, holding the door open. Now he was regretting for giving her the drink."Well, do you not love playing with the danger? How about today!?" Rebecca uttered, leaning back on the seat, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.Edward's face contorted with annoyance. For a second, he shut his eyes, gathering his resolve before opening them and snapped, "This is the last time I am requesting you to listen to me because the next time, I will throw you to the back seat- whether you like it or not.""Fine!" Rebecca muttered and went over to the passenger seat. Edward slid into the driver seat and locked the door; however, when he looked for the key to start the engine- only to find the key missing.Fuming, Edward glanced to his side and glared at Rebecca, who giggled and said, "I irritate you, don't I? You hate me and want me to disappear. Hahaha!" Rebecca laughed out loud, her eyes were warm but taunting,
★★★★★ Edward's hands reached out for the zip of her dress, pulling it down as her dress fell from her shoulder. Her porcelain skin added the allure of her beauty. Edward lifted his upper body, drawing his face to his bosom and planted a kiss, eliciting a cry from Rebecca's lips. Her head fell behind as her finger slid into his hair, a shiver running through her body. When his lips trailed, tracing the curve of her breast, she gasped. The next moment, she felt the subtle click of the hook behind her give away. Edward moved his body, holding her in his arms, and easing her down onto the seat as he looked down with clouded eyes, expressing his hunger for her. Rebecca reached out to his face, tracing her fingers along the contours of his face as if memorizing every line of his face. "I want this to be my best night," Rebecca whispered, prying her lips a little as her breath mingled with his. Edward did not use his words. Instead, he grabbed hold of her hands and pinned them gently bu
★★★★★The following morning, Rebecca woke up feeling a muscular hand wrapped around her waist, making it hard for her to move. She grumbled, had her eyes closed, wanting to get more sleep, but how could she? "I can't breathe!" Rebecca muttered and opened her eyes sharply, looking at the side. The little sleep from her eyes vanished with an abrupt shock, as she tried to move away from him in a rush, but she couldn't move far."Stop ruining my sleep!" Edward grumbled, pulling her close to him. Rebecca put her hand on his face and tried to push him away, yelling, "What are you doing with me on the same bed and let me go?""After sex, you fainted literally. Be happy that I provide you bed!" Edward uttered in a groggy voice and slowly let go of her waist.His words that fell into her ears were nothing but a terrible echo, destroying the haze in her mind. She stuttered, looking into the sheet and found she was naked, only her panty on her lower body."Fuck... what did you do with me? Where
★★★★★ "When your father and I got here, Edward was not by your side. A nurse said he dashed out of your room in a rush. While asking, he told the nurse he would cover all the expenses. Just make sure you are fine," Veronica's mother said, a trace of anger evident in her voice. She did not appreciate the treatment Edward gave her only precious daughter. "Perhaps an important work arrived, or his grandfather called; you know how much he cares about his grandfather's order. I mean we do not need to think in a different way of his abrupt leaving. He will be here soon," Veronica replied, scratching her palm with her nails. She usually did when she was nervous. "When? It is almost noon. The furious part is he didn't even care to call you and ask about your health. Who cares about his money? we can pay the hospital bill!" Veronica’s mother said, stood up from her seat. She made her way to the window and moved the curtain to the side, adding, "You are hurting yourself to get his attention.
★★★★★"Is there something wrong?" Rebecca questioned, drawing her brows together in confusion. "Do you know me?" Rebecca could not remember seeing this old woman or having an interaction in Harrington's house.'then how could she scare her.' Rebecca pondered."No, my sight is old. I mistaken you with someone else. Forgive me for my unnatural reaction," the old woman hurriedly said, bowing her head a little in front of Rebecca."You do not need to be sorry for your reaction. I did not mind, just got curious a little," Rebecca said with a pause, her eyes noting how the woman was rubbing her palm nervously. She asked in an easy tone to calm the woman, "How long have you been working here?""My husband is the caretaker of this cottage and I came in the morning!" The old woman replied, "Is there anything you want to eat? I will make it for you!""No, thank you! I'm just here for a glass of water!" Rebecca said. Though she could take the situation casually, in the end, she could not, as a
★★★★★Rebecca began chopping the vegetables on the chopping board. Her face was contorted in anger. Earlier, she did not want to add vegetables to her noodles, but now she believed someone else would not let her eat alone. Hence. she was going to add vegetables to her noodles, which would ruin his mood.Suddenly, her thought was interrupted by the same old lady, who said, "Madam, you should have asked me to make something for you because this is what I am here for."Rebecca looked up, startled for a moment, before replying, "Oh, it’s alright. Just a bit of noodle—I’ll be done in a minute.""I cannot see that you working in the kitchen. How about me taking the responsibility to serve you the tastiest noodles ever? You won't regret it," the old woman said, her eyes showing warmth, which made Rebecca forget the earlier interaction with her. "Are you sure because I am almost finished?!" Rebecca said with a kind tone. "I am, Miss. This is my job, let me do it. In the meantime, you can en
★★★★★"I would like to know where I went wrong," Connor said after steadying his frayed nerves. His hands clenched at his sides, itching to lash out, but his curiosity for the flaw in his grand plan kept him rooted.Edward stepped slightly to the side, positioning Rebecca protectively beside him. His gaze bore into Connor with quiet intensity. "Your mistake?" he began, voice steady and deliberate. "It started the moment Grandfather insisted I give you an equal opportunity in the business. When I allowed you to take charge of the projects I owned, you thought you had won."Connor scoffed, though unease flickered in his eyes. "Then why did you let me control everything, even the Blue Heaven properties?"Edward's lips curved into a sharp, humourless smile. "Control? You own nothing, Connor. The papers you collected—stolen, actually—are all fakes. I orchestrated every move, letting you believe your schemes were succeeding. Why? Because I knew you had Grandfather imprisoned on that island.
★★★★★Imara’s face remained impassive, her tone cold and measured as she continued, "They weren’t going to stop the bond between you and Edward, especially after his accident. But they should have. My father is Mr. Harrington’s best friend; it only makes sense that they’d think of me for Edward. We’re equals, Rebecca. Same status, same world. You? You never belonged. Besides," she added, her eyes narrowing slightly, "Mr. Harrington and your mother were having an affair. Your relationship was a mistake from the beginning."Her words hung in the air, sharp as a blade. There wasn’t a flicker of remorse in her expression, as if she were narrating a mundane event instead of confessing to tearing lives apart.Rebecca’s breath hitched, disbelief etched into every feature of her tear-streaked face. "You’re fucking insane," she spat, her voice trembling with both rage and heartbreak. "I can’t believe it. At your age, you plotted something so cruel, so vile. You didn’t just ruin Edward’s life—y
★★★★★Connor stood there as if paralyzed, his eyes fixed on Edward’s lifeless body, the blood pooling beneath it. His face was a mask of shock, but he didn’t move or speak; he just stood frozen in that terrible moment.Imara, her face streaked with tears, whipped her head around to glare at him. "You bastard!" she shouted, her voice trembling with fury and despair. "You said you wouldn’t let anything happen to him! And now—now he’s not breathing! You betrayed me, didn’t you?"Connor’s head snapped up, his eyes narrowing as he glared at her, his voice low and cold. "Keep your mouth quiet," he said, the distaste in his tone unmistakable.Imara surged to her feet, her fists clenched as she marched toward him. "Don’t you dare tell me to keep quiet! You planned this, didn’t you? You knew this would happen! I stood by you. After all, I trusted you because I wanted to protect him—and you let this happen!"Connor’s expression darkened further, his jaw tightening as he took a threatening step
★★★★★Rebecca’s confession landed like a bomb in the room, silencing everyone in its wake. Edward’s face twisted in fury, his breathing ragged as he stepped back and reached behind him.In one fluid motion, he pulled out a gun, the metallic glint catching the faint light. His eyes were ablaze with unrestrained rage.“I shouldn’t have trusted you,” Edward growled, his voice low and venomous. “I shouldn’t have saved your face from public humiliation. You don’t deserve redemption. You deserve to die in the filth you’ve created.”Rebecca’s breath hitched, her bravado wavering as she took a step back. Connor instinctively moved to shield her, his hands raised in a plea.“Edward, stop!” Connor shouted, his voice edged with panic.Edward ignored him, his gaze fixed solely on Rebecca. “Your entire family ruined mine,” he snarled, his grip tightening on the gun. He raised it, the barrel now trained on Rebecca.Imara gasped, her heart pounding in terror as she instinctively stepped forward. “Ed
★★★★★“I didn’t know this place was so far from the town,” Imara said as she stepped out of the car, glancing around at the pitch-black surroundings. The faint crunch of gravel beneath her shoes was the only sound in the still night. Her arms crossed instinctively as a cool breeze brushed past.Edward closed the car door behind him and stepped forward, his eyes scanning the unlit house in the distance. “This is the place my father bought,” he said, his voice low but calm. “He used to bring us here when he wanted to escape the chaos of work… to relax with the family.”Imara tilted her head, her curiosity piqued as she followed his gaze to the looming structure. “It looks so isolated,” she remarked, her tone a mix of awe and unease. “No wonder it’s good for getting away.”Edward nodded, his expression darkening slightly as he noticed the lack of lighting around the house. “Connor should’ve turned on the lights,” he muttered, his voice edged with irritation. “It’s too quiet.”Imara stepp
★★★★“I know where they are,” Imara said hesitantly, her voice laced with reluctance. She withdrew her hand from Edward, her other hand fidgeting with the edge of her scarf. “Rebecca told me… but she made me promise not to tell you. She said, under no circumstances, should you know where she’s gone.” Her eyes briefly flickered back to Edward before darting away again. “But seeing you like this… feeling betrayed, struggling… I can’t keep it from you.”Edward leaned forward slightly, his intense gaze fixed on her. His expression softened for a brief moment, though the storm brewing in his eyes remained. “Thank you, Imara,” he said with a firm nod. “If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like you to come with me. It’ll be safer that way. I’ll send someone to keep an eye on your father.”Imara shook her head, a faint smile tugging at the corner of her lips. “No, you don’t need to worry about him. Father… he prefers being alone. He usually lies to make sure I won’t fuss over him.” She grabbed h
★★★★★"You were with Rebecca?" Edward’s voice cut through the air, sharp but measured, as he fixed his piercing gaze on Imara. His dark eyes searched hers, but Imara refused to meet his look, her attention darting around the room instead. Her restless fingers fiddled with the hem of her jacket, an obvious tell that something was off. Anyone watching them would have easily pegged this as a date gone sour.“Yes,” Imara finally said, her voice barely audible. She brought her hands to the table, but her eyes stayed glued to the surface, tracing invisible patterns on the polished wood. “She dropped Ella and me at our homes after dinner.”Edward leaned forward slightly, his brows knitting together, though his tone remained controlled. “Hmmm,” he murmured, his composure wavering as the edges of his frustration began to show. “Do you have any idea where she might be now? Or if she met anyone while you were with her?”Imara’s head shot up briefly, her lips parting as if to speak, but then she
★★★★★The first picture stopped Edward in his tracks, his gaze freezing on the screen. It was Rebecca, embracing Connor in the middle of the road. Her arms were wrapped around him, her expression soft.The next image was worse. Connor’s lips pressed against Rebecca’s neck, her eyes closed as if savouring the moment. They were in a car, the angle of the shot suggesting it had been taken from a deliberate distance.Edward’s blood boiled. His grip on the phone tightened until his knuckles turned white. He swallowed back the roar building in his chest, his mind spiralling into chaos. His fingers worked furiously, dialling Connor’s number.Out of reach.He growled under his breath and immediately tried Rebecca’s number. The same result.With a sharp exhale, Edward called Imara instead.“Edward?” Imara’s voice came through, calm and comforting as always. “What’s going on?”“Where are you?” Edward barked, his tone cutting through her pleasantries.“At home,” she replied cautiously. “Is there
★★★★★"You don’t have to lie to me," Edward hissed, his voice venomous, his nostrils flaring as he struggled to contain his rage. "I went deep, Mrs. Jonas—deep enough to uncover every detail. The resort, the night you spent with my father... everything. Each piece of evidence screams your name."Rebecca’s mother staggered backwards, her composure unravelling as a thread pulled too tight. Her legs buckled beneath her, and she collapsed to the ground, trembling. Tears streamed down her face as the weight of his words sank in. The sin she had buried, the one she had tried so desperately to forget, now loomed over her, undeniable and raw."Edward..." she whispered, her voice cracking. "It wasn’t... it wasn’t what you think.""Spare me the excuses," Edward snapped, his eyes ablaze with fury. "Do you have any idea what you did to my family? To my mother? You shattered her life, and for what? Your selfish desires?"Mrs Jonas covered her face with her hands; her sobs muffled but gut-wren