Semua Bab The Devil’s Contract: Bab 31 - Bab 40

My eyes widened in shock. I never imagined this was what she was going to say but I understood why she felt that way.“It’s okay. I understand how you must feel,” I rubbed her shoulders as they shook with sobs.As we held each other's gaze, I saw myself in her. Memories of my pretend marriage with Eric flashed through my mind, down to the painful moment of his betrayal. My heart still bled like my life it had happened yesterday. Genna didn’t realize that her being here was a trigger for me.“Wasn't I good enough?” she cried out as she wiped off the tears rolling down her cheeks.“He was the one who wasn’t good enough. You’re perfection,” I said with a smile.She nodded, “Hopefully, I realize that soon enough. And you won’t believe who he cheated on me with.”“Tell me, I’m all ears,” I tried to act like it was gossip to loosen the tension in the air.“My fucking best friend.”My jaw literally dropped. “What a snake,” I uttered in disgust.“Tell me about it,” she released an exasperat

Estelle’s POVThe contract with the drainage system was a success. In just a short time, we made a lot of profit. The board was thrilled and I got a lot of credit for recommending the company.Adonis kept true to his word and our contract agreement and ensured my company received a generous share of the profits.Ericorps, on the other hand, was spiraling downwards, its fortune going down the drain. My life was finally starting to make a lot of sense.It was coffee break and I was seated with Kayla, and Chloe as we sipped our coffee.“Having you here has been such a blessing,” Kayla said, her voice laced with genuine appreciation, “The profit margins are insane.”I laughed nervously, “I wouldn’t say that. This company has always done well, long before I got here.”“You’re right, but it's good to have you here regardless.” Her eyes sparkled with a playful glint as she leaned forward, “You and Adonis make the perfect power couple.”I felt heat creep up my cheeks just from hearing his nam

ADONIS’S POVIt was the weekend and Estelle’s friends had already early, just after 9 am. They’d been together for hours, their laughter and playful bickering filling the mansion. It was clear they were having a great time together.I personally made sure of that.The night before, I’d called Damian for advice, asking him what women loved doing together. He sent me a list, which I reduced down to a garden picnic and Spa day.With the help of the butlers and the maids, I was able to get everything arranged on the night of our date. I wanted it perfect.I couldn't have imagined myself going through all the trouble in the place, but Estelle was the only reason. Since she’d been staying with me, I've grown fond of seeing her happy. Her smile was something I looked forward to, like my daily dose of sunlight.Taking a break from work in my study, I headed downstairs to check on Estelle. As I stepped into the grand room, all eyes were on me but mine was solely fixated on Estelle. Her smile w

ADONIS’S POVHow the hell had this happened?I paced relentlessly across the wardroom, my gaze locked onto Estelle’s unconscious form as she lay helplessly on the bed. The steady beating of the machines was the only sound breaking through the deafening silence as the same question replayed in my mind.How the hell had this happened?An oxygen mask covered her mouth and nose, her chest rising and falling rhythmically. Her lungs were filled with fresh oxygen, not a threatening injury in sight— yet she wasn't waking up.The door opened and the nurse who had been attending to her walked in, another oxygen bag strapped around her arm. I watched as the nurse took out the oxygen and at Estelle’s parted lips. My chest tightened.I stepped up to the nurse, “This is the fifth oxygen tann. Why the hell isn't she waking up?”The nurse barely flinched, answering me with a composure that pissed me off, like she this wasn't an issue worth stressing out over. “She’ll wake up soon. You just have to

Adonis left for work later, while I stayed at home to rest. I wanted to go to the office so I could rub it in Barbara’s face that I was alive and well, but I guess the rest was needed.I was scrolling through my new phone--the old one had gotten burnt in the fire--when Chloe’s message flickered at the top of the screen. I opened it.‘I heard about the fire. Thank God you’re okay. We’re all hoping for a speedy recovery.’I replied, ‘Thanks. I'm completely fine.’‘Do you think Eric and your cousin had something to do with it?’‘Could have been an accident, but they're a suspect.’She was typing, then paused, and resumed typing again, like she was trying to be careful of what to say. Her text finally popped off.‘I think you should tell your husband, he needs to know if your life is in danger. Maybe he can protect you better than you’re doing on your own.’She had a point, but how could I tell him his brother tried to kill me, and I was skin-deep in a revenge scheme to ruin his life? I w