All Chapters of Secrets and Fortune : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

After weeks of awaiting, I finally decided to invite Alex to a party my friends were hosting. It was going to be a big event, with lots of people and lots of drinks, and I was excited to have Alex by my side.When he arrived at the party, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as I introduced him to my friends. They were all impressed by his good looks and quiet charm, and I could see that he was enjoying himself.As the night went on, we all started to loosen up, thanks to the alcohol flowing freely. Conversations grew louder and more animated, and people started to pair off and dance.I found myself drawn to Alex, watching him move to the music with a grace that belied his tough exterior. He caught my eye and smiled, and I felt my heart skip a beat.We danced together for a while, lost in the music and the moment. I could feel the chemistry between us growing stronger, like a fire burning out of control.But as the night wore on, things started to get blurry. People were starting

I woke up that morning to the sound of my parents' voices coming from the living room. As I stepped out of my room, I saw a man in a suit standing next to them. It was the same guy from the beach, the one who had tried so hard to impress me and my friends."Good morning, Andrea," my mother said with a smile. "This is Mr. Johnson. He's going to be investing in our company and will be our new business partner."I forced a smile and greeted Mr. Johnson, but I couldn't hide my disappointment. I didn't want anything to do with him, especially after the way he had tried to charm me at the beach. But I kept my thoughts to myself and listened as my parents discussed their plans for the future.As they talked, I noticed Mr. Johnson's eyes wandering over to me every now and then. It made me uncomfortable, but I tried my best to ignore him. I just wanted this meeting to be over so I could get on with my day.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, my parents finished their discussion with Mr.

I woke up the next morning feeling both happy and nervous from the previous night's events. I quickly got dressed and grabbed my school bag, ready to leave for the day. As I was about to leave the house, I overheard my parents arguing in hushed tones about Johnson. I tried to ignore them and left for school, but their words kept ringing in my head.The day at school went by quickly, and I was looking forward to going back home to rest. Getting home, I noticed a car parked near to our driver way, As I pulled up to the driveway, I could see Johnson standing in front of my house, deep in conversation with my parents. My heart sank as I wondered what they were talking about. I parked my car and walked over to them, trying to seem casual."Hi Johnson, what are you doing here?" I asked, trying to hide my concern."Hello there, sweetie," he said with a smirk. "Just having a little chat with your parents. Why don't you come over here and join us?"I walked over, feeling uneasy. My parents l

As I was discussing my situation with Alex, my phone rang. It was Johnson. He was furious and threatened to break the deal he made with my parents and reveal their secret to the police, which would put them in jail. I was shaken and didn't know what to do. After Johnson hung up, Alex giggled and smiled romantically. He told me to relax and not worry about Johnson's threats. I was surprised by his confidence and wondered if he had a plan. I asked him, "How can you be so sure that Johnson won't do anything?"Alex's smile faded slightly as he said, "I know things about Johnson that you don't. His father is a drug lord, and he has connections with the police and politicians in several countries. He can snitch on anyone under him, and they will be arrested. Johnson's father is a very powerful man, and Johnson is just a small pawn in his game."I was shocked and scared by what Alex had just told me. I asked him, "How do you know all this about Johnson's father?"Alex didn't give me a clear

When Sarah arrived at my place the next morning, I was eager to hear what she had to say. As we hugged, I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort and safety with her. We sat in my room as Sarah pulled out her laptop, and my heart raced as she began to type in login details."Check this out," Sarah said as she gestured to the laptop screen. "This is Alex."My heart sank as I saw what was on the screen. I felt dazed and confused, not knowing what to say or think. Sarah's question echoed in my mind: "What could Alex be up to?"I was upset that Alex was keeping secrets from me, and yet I didn't have a clear picture of what was going on. As Sarah left that afternoon, my phone rang and I hesitated for a moment before answering. It was Alex."Hey, what's up?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm and pretend like I didn't know."I was checking in to know if you're good," Alex said. "I hope you're fine?"I pretended that everything was okay, and we made plans for dinner that evening. As I h