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All Chapters of Hate Me, Desire Me: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23
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Chapter 19: Bid
TIARA MCKENZIE'S POINT OF VIEW The sharp thwack of the gavel echoed across the grand ballroom, silencing the murmurs of anticipation. The sound rippled through the room, commanding attention as the emcee's voice boomed from the stage. "Sold for five million dollars to the Vasquez family at Table Eleven!" he announced, his polished tone laced with a hint of theatrical charm. The spotlight shifted to the Vasquez table, where an elegant woman with an air of quiet dominance raised her glass in acknowledgment. Her dark red lips curved into a smug smile that only enhanced the diamond's allure—the cerulean gem now hers to flaunt. "Five million for a rock," Eli murmured beside me, leaning in so his words wouldn't carry. "Think it's shiny enough to make her husband look at her twice?" I smirked, swirling the champagne in my glass. "Doubt it. But it'll make her the queen of the yacht club for the next decade." He chuckled softly, his breath warm against my ear. "And what about you? Are di
Last Updated : 2024-11-18Chapter 20: Through The Bullets, Through It All
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWThe ballroom had transformed into a battlefield. Smoke clouded the air, mingling with the acrid tang of explosives and the metallic scent of blood. Gunfire erupted in sharp bursts, and the desperate screams of the fleeing guests echoed off the shattered chandeliers. I moved through the chaos with purpose, my pistol raised and steady. Each step was measured, and each breath was calculated. Fear wasn’t an option; hesitation would get me killed. Behind me, Eli followed closely, his breathing heavy but controlled. His tailored suit, once pristine, was now streaked with dirt and blood, though he still managed to carry himself with that unshakable confidence I envied. For someone not used to this kind of chaos—or so I had assumed—he was holding his own remarkably well. What he didn’t know was that the entire auction had been strategically planned by me and my organization to turn this into a battlefield. Eli, unaware of the true nature of our mission, was
Last Updated : 2024-12-22Chapter 21: The Aftermath
TIARA MCKENZIES' POINT OF VIEWThe Montreals’ estate was unrecognizable, its grandeur reduced to ash and rubble. Smoke hung in the air, curling lazily around the twisted remnants of what had once been a symbol of untouchable power. Fires flickered along the edges of the property, casting long, flickering shadows across the carnage.My boots crunched over shattered glass and debris as I stepped through the wreckage. Every movement felt like it required twice the effort, my body weighed down by exhaustion that seeped into my very bones. The adrenaline that had carried me through the night was long gone, leaving behind an ache that felt as much emotional as it was physical.The air was heavy, choking, carrying the mingling scents of gunpowder, smoke, and blood. Agents moved with quiet efficiency around me, their faces grim but focused. They secured the remaining captives, cataloged the Montreals' confiscated possessions, and tagged bodies with emotionless precision.“Grey, over.”Alona’s
Last Updated : 2025-03-03
