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Chapter 11: Fragments of the Past

Nicole’s body stiffened as she watched Leo, her eyes darting around for anything that could double as a weapon. Her hands were bunched into fists, her nails digging into her palms, as if ready to defend herself if it came to that. Her breathing was shallow and controlled, but her heart was another story altogether, racing, thundering against her chest like some warning drum.She had seen enough in her life, either on TV or in reality, in whispered cautionary tales, to understand that when a man shows up uninvited in the dead of night, trouble is usually not very far behind."What do you want?" Her voice was sharp, her tone designed to slice through any pretense.She stepped back instinctively, angling herself closer to a discarded plank she had spotted earlier. Her body was tense, coiled, ready to act.Leo raised his hands quickly, palms outward, a universal gesture of peace but there was still something about his calm demeanor that unsettled her. "Relax," he said, his voice low an
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Chapter 12: An Unexpected Proposal

“She was reported dead several years ago,” Leo began, his voice measured, but Nicole could sense the storm of emotions beneath his calm facade.His words were like a blow to her heart. She didn't move her gaze from him as he continued. "She was my mother," he said, his voice growing softer, as if saying it out loud made it even more unbearable.“She had left after a fight with my father, one of those fights to which you don't return, words thrown at each other like daggers cutting so deep they wouldn't heal. She stormed out that evening, and that was the last time we saw her alive.”Nicole's brow furrowed. She remembered his earlier claim that his grandmother's dementia had only recently set in. But this? This loss had happened years ago. The timeline didn't add up. She didn't voice her confusion, though; thankfully, she didn't have to.Leo seemed to sense her unspoken question and explained further, his tone heavy with the weight of past grief. “My grandma brought my sister and me
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Chapter 13: A Friend’s Perspective

Taylor adjusted his tie as he locked the door to his office, the weight of another long day bearing down on him. Taylons Enterprises had seen better days, but the growing competition in the market wasn’t making things any easier. As he walked toward the elevator, his phone buzzed in his pocket, pulling him from his thoughts.He glanced at the screen; it was a call from Jake, one of his oldest friends. A faint smile tugged his lips as he answered."Jake, what's up?""Taylor!" Jake's voice boomed through the speaker. "We're in town, man! Me, Chris, and Logan. Thought we'd call you up before you bury yourself in those spreadsheets again."Taylor chuckled softly, stepping into the elevator. "You guys just got in? What brings you to Peterborough?""Does that matter?" Logan's voice cut in with a laugh. "What matters is we're here, and we're dragging you out for drinks tonight. You've been way too quiet lately."Taylor sighed, already foreseeing the back-and-forth. "Guys, I appreciate it, bu
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Chapter 14: Let's Make Love

The glass slipped from Taylor's hand, shattering against the floor. The sudden crash silenced the room, and every eye turned to him. He didn’t care. Already his coat was in hand, his legs moving of their own accord as he shoved past the gawking crowd. Sarah's voice over the phone played on a continuous loop in his mind, laced with panic.Taylor had fumbled for his car keys, slipped into the driver's seat, his hands shaking as they clutched onto the wheel. It was a very dark night and eerily quiet, except for the growl of his car that shattered the stillness of the night. He had driven like a man possessed, making each turn sharper than the last one before him, with his jaw clenched down so tightly it hurt.The mansion came into view, its towering silhouette casting ominous shadows in the moonlight. Parking haphazardly, Taylor bolted towards the front door. His mind was a jumble of worst-case scenarios: Was she unconscious? Did she hit her head? Why hadn't Sarah called an ambulance
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Chapter 15: Ties That Bind and Break

“Mum, did you set this up?” Taylor’s voice was low, but the weight of his anger pressed each word like a heavy stone. His jaw was clenched, his fists balled at his sides as he glared at his mother, who stood frozen near the hallway.Slowly, she turned to him, her face a mask of innocence trying to veil the guilt. She squared her shoulders and cocked her head as if she hadn't heard the question."Mum," Taylor repeated, this time louder and sharper. "Did you invite Sarah into my bed? You set this up, hoping she'd seduce me?”Veronica let out a sigh, the veneer falling from her face as she regarded her son, her lips pressed into a thin line. "Fine," she admitted, her chin lifting in defiance. "Yes, I did. And I don't regret it, Taylor. It's for your own good. You need to move on."Taylor's face furrowed in disbelief. "Move on? You think this is the way to help me 'move on'? Throwing Sarah into my bed like I'm some hormonal teenager?""You need a wife, Taylor," Veronica shot back. "And I
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Chapter 16: Shadows Beneath the Surface

Sarah woke up to the incessant buzz of her phone vibrating against the bedside table. Groaning, she reached for it with half-closed eyes, her irritation melting away as soon as she saw the name on the screen— Mother-in-Law. The very sight seemed to electrify her, wiping away any trace of grogginess.“Good morning, Mother,” she answered eagerly, already knowing the reason for the call.“How did it go yesterday?” Veronica’s voice came through sharp and expectant, her impatience barely masked.Sarah smirked, her tone triumphant. “Perfectly well, Mother. We’re having dinner together tonight.” She said it like a melody, savoring each word as if it were a victory chant."Good," Veronica said, approval laced with urgency. "You're making progress. But don't waste time. Seal this quickly. I want grandchildren, Sarah. Time is running out."Veronica had always made it very clear how she felt about anything or anyone beneath her social standing.In her mind, poverty wasn't unfortunate; it was a
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Chapter 17: Unveiling the Truth

There are those moments in one's life that seem to whisper from a distance, gentle hints usually brushed off as coincidences or fleeting thoughts. In Nicole's case, that was when she saw the name Leonard Abrams on the project file she reviewed several weeks ago at Taylons Enterprises while working as a secretary to his ex-husband.The name came with weight, the kind that clings to headlines and television screens, proclaiming success and opulence.She had never met the man behind the name, but the world knew him-a prodigy, one of New York's youngest billionaires. Yet, there was something about his last name that hit her differently.Abrams.The word danced on her tongue, burrowing into her brain as though it belonged to her too.Could all these be just mere coincidences? She had been thrown out of her family when she was so little that her memories of them were fragmented at best: her mother's warmth, the sound of her laughter, her family name, all faded whispers now. She had burie
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Chapter 18: A Visit Unfolds

Morning came with the soft hues of sunlight creeping through the curtains.A gentle knock at the door stirred Nicole from her restless sleep. Her body was heavy, the weight of the previous days' revelations and emotional strain still clinging onto her. She opened the door, and the receptionist greeted her in a respectful tone, telling her that Mr. Abrams was waiting for her in the parking lot.Nicole looked at the wall clock; it was some minutes past eight. Sighing deep, she thanked the receptionist and promised to join him shortly.Nicole quickly dressed up and headed for the parking lot. Leo stood at the car, his expression warm as he opened the door for her.A considerate gesture, yet she sidestepped him and opened the door herself, sliding in wordlessly.The silence that followed wasn't lost on Leo. He tried making small talk during the drive, tossing out questions or remarks about the weather, the city, or what was planned for the day. But Nicole's responses were short, no mor
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Chapter 19: The Heat of Accusation

The room was thick with tension, and Nicole could feel her pulse quickening as Charles’s accusatory words hung in the air. Bella immediately spun on her boyfriend, chastising him with sharp words. “Charles, what the hell is wrong with you? You don’t just throw out accusations like that!” she snapped, though her tone softened just a little when she added, “But… is it true?”Leo wasn't as restrained. "Are you serious right now?" he fired at Charles, his voice an even mix of anger and mockery. "What, you read a couple of headlines, and all of a sudden, you're a detective?”Nicole didn’t take a single step further, the racing of her heart, the growing fury; all bade their time below the surface. Still, she looked in front of her in dead silence, her fists balled tightly at her sides. The humiliation was overpowering her, very similar in nature to one which she felt many, many times already, with each single soul who thought that would be great to be rerunning a number of the tabloids a
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Chapter 20: A Bastard Piece of Shit!

Nicole exhaled deeply, Leo’s words still lingering in her mind. His pleas had been convincing, and despite everything in her screaming to leave, something in his tone weakened her resolve. She sighed and crossed her arms, meeting his gaze.“Fine,” she said sharply, her voice tinged with exhaustion. “I’ll stay, but don’t expect me to tolerate any more of this crap. One more humiliation, Leo, just one and I’m done.”He nodded immediately, his expression sincere. “You have my word.”Nicole wasn't convinced, but decided, since it was for the benefit of the old woman upstairs, to try again. Then, within a week, Nicole found herself growing oddly close to Leo's grandmother.When she first met the woman, Nicole had little idea as to how to react, but her softness, her inner warmth was the key that made all of that change.They began with small talk, discussing little about life and family. Nicole would sit with her afternoons, reading from old books in the study or playing cards at the din
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