All Chapters of Love’s Fortune: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I was sitting by the window, watching the rain drizzle down the glass, lost in my thoughts. Arthur was still at the penthouse’s office, caught up in yet another meeting with his team, and I was alone with too much time on my hands. The past few days had been a whirlwind—what with the media circus and all—but things had finally started to calm down. Or at least, that’s what I kept telling myself.I sighed, leaning back in the chair, and let my eyes wander around the room. It was so quiet, too quiet. The kind of quiet that made you start thinking about all the things you’d rather not think about. Like the way Arthur had been more distant lately, how he’d throw himself into work every chance he got, like he was trying to escape something. Or someone.I shook my head, trying to push those thoughts away. Arthur was just stressed. That’s all it was. After everything that had happened with the press, who wouldn’t be?But then there was Vladimir.Even thinking about his name made my skin craw

The night was dark and quiet, a stillness that usually brought me comfort. But tonight, that stillness felt different—heavier, almost suffocating. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong, something lurking just beyond the shadows. Arthur had been on edge all day, more so than usual. Even though he tried to hide it, I could see the worry in his eyes, the way his jaw clenched whenever his phone buzzed. He hadn’t told me much—only that we needed to be extra careful, that Vladimir was likely planning something. But I could tell there was more he wasn’t saying, more he was trying to protect me from. I was sitting in the living room, pretending to read a book, but my mind was racing. Arthur was in his office, probably working late again, but I couldn’t focus on anything. My eyes kept drifting to the clock on the wall, counting down the minutes, waiting for something to happen. Then, suddenly, there was a noise—a soft, almost imperceptible sound coming from outside. My hea

The sun was beginning to set as Arthur and I finally left the office. It had been another exhausting day, filled with endless meetings and discussions that left me feeling drained. Arthur, of course, was his usual calm and composed self. He always seemed to handle everything with such ease, while I felt like I was barely keeping it together. But I knew that once we stepped outside, things were only going to get worse.The news about our marriage being arranged had turned our lives upside down. The media frenzy was beyond anything I could have imagined. Reporters were everywhere, asking intrusive questions and speculating about our relationship like it was some kind of soap opera. It was exhausting, and I was starting to feel like I couldn’t escape it.As we walked towards the car, I spotted the usual crowd of reporters and photographers waiting at the entrance. They were always there, ready to pounce on us with their cameras and questions.“Morgan! Arthur! Is it true that your marriag

The night was quiet—too quiet. Arthur and I had just finished dinner, the kind of dinner where we barely spoke, just enjoyed the silence, each other’s company. I could tell he was tense, though. Ever since Vladimir had started acting up, Arthur had been on edge. I was too, but I tried not to show it. I didn’t want to add to his stress.“Let’s go for a walk,” Arthur suggested after we cleared the dishes.I nodded. The garden was always a good place to clear our heads, to forget, even if just for a moment, about all the chaos Vladimir was causing. We stepped out into the cool night, the stars twinkling above us, and the scent of flowers filling the air. But as we walked, something didn’t feel right. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.“I feel like we’re being watched,” I whispered, my hand tightening around Arthur’s.Arthur’s eyes scanned the shadows. “Stay close to me,” he murmured, his voice steady, but I could hear the undercurrent of worry.We continued walking, but the feeli

As the days passed in the forest, the world beyond the trees started to feel like a distant memory. The cabin became our refuge, a place where the chaos of our lives couldn’t reach us. Arthur and I fell into a simple routine, waking up with the sunrise, spending our days exploring the woods or curled up by the fire, and our nights together in bed, where we found comfort in each other’s arms. Making love like rabbits, not our fault though. we sat on the porch, now, watching the sunset paint the sky in shades of orange and pink. The air was cool, and I was wrapped in one of Arthur’s sweaters, feeling the warmth of his body next to mine. He had his arm around me, and I leaned into him, enjoying the quiet.“It’s peaceful here,” I said, breaking the silence. “I never thought I’d find a place like this.”Arthur nodded, his gaze fixed on the horizon. “I didn’t think I’d ever get a moment to just… breathe,” he admitted. “Everything’s always moving so fast, and I’m always trying to stay one s