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Chapter 21: Shadows and Shifts

Charles stumbled back, clutching at his reddened cheek and the blistering pain on his legs. His face twisted with fury, and with whatever strength he could muster, he lunged toward Nicole, intent on intimidating her into submission.But Nicole wasn’t that woman anymore.Her fingers wrapped around the knife that lay on the counter, its blade glinting in the kitchen light as she raised it between them. The tension was cut by her voice, low and unshakeable. "Try me, Charles. You take one more step, and I'll make sure you rot in hell where you belong."Charles froze, his breath heavy with suppressed anger, but her unwavering stance forced him to retreat slightly. His lips curled into a snarl. “You’re going to regret this, Nicole. Mark my words.”…………………………………………………………………………………Nicole’s POVThat wasn't me, or at least not the version of me that the world used to know. That woman was soft, easily manipulated, too trusting for her own good. Life had taken me down to barely skin and bone,
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Chapter 22: A Romantic Dinner

The restaurant was a masterpiece of ambiance, a symphony of soft lights, clinking glasses, and smooth jazz that seemed to cocoon Sarah and Taylor in their own little bubble. The tables were dressed in white linen, candles flickering faintly atop each one, and the smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the air. It was perfect, every detail planned to ensure tonight would be unforgettable.She had spent hours preparing for this. From choosing the perfect navy dress that clung just right to curling her hair in soft waves framing her face, she'd gone all out. And as Taylor walked slightly ahead of her toward their table, his presence towering, calm, and collected, she couldn't help but feel a spark of nervous energy.For a man who had agreed to dinner more out of obligation than interest, Taylor still managed to look effortlessly handsome.His charcoal suit seemed to blend with his skin, and his crisp white shirt was unbuttoned at the collar to add just that touch of casualness ne
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Chapter 23: Sarah’s Expectations and Disappointment

When Sarah arrived home after the dinner, her heart was still racing. She couldn’t stop smiling, her cheeks hurting from how wide her grin stretched. She smirked. “Now, Nicole can finally rot in hell for all I care.”She was replaying the way Taylor had smiled at her, really smiled, in her head over and over. So brief, so fleeting, but it was real.She had seen it, felt it.She clasped her purse against her chest as she closed the apartment door behind her, leaning against the door for a second to catch her breath.“God, what is wrong with me?" she muttered frowning, shaking her head, but the warmth blooming across her chest would not be denied.Kicking off her heels, she padded across the room and plopped onto the couch, her thoughts racing. Tonight had gone better than she could have imagined.She'd seen a side of Taylor she hadn't thought existed, human, relatable even a little bit playful. It had taken everything in her not to swoon when he'd promised to call her.Her fingers it
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Chapter 24: The Promise and the Gift

Taylor sat at his desk, eyes scanning the cluttered papers in front of him. The soft glow of the late afternoon sunlight filtered through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a warm hue over the sleek, minimalist furnishings of his office. It was already past five, and the clock on his desk showed no mercy. The minutes had dragged themselves along, each heavier than the last.He knew he should have left a long time ago, but work had a way of finding him, pulling him deeper into its relentless current.Sighing, he leaned back in his chair, the muscles in his neck tightening. He glanced at his watch-five minutes past five-and pushed the chair back with a sharp creak.He closed the open files across his desk with a quick, habitual movement and reached for the note he had left to his secretary that he would be back later. The thought of facing her questions-the little smirk she always wore whenever she asked about Sarah-made him roll his eyes. He didn't need that today.“Taylor
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Chapter 25: Lies with Fire

Back at the Abrams Mansion,Leo stood there, baffled by the chaos unraveling in front of him.Bella’s insistence, the harshness in her tone, the hostility aimed at Nicole; it all felt surreal. Just days ago, he had seen them laughing together, exchanging light banter like lifelong friends. There was a newfound friendship between them that had put him at ease, thinking things were finally settling down. And now, here they were, standing in the middle of the living room, with Bella practically yelling for Nicole to be thrown out. What could have possibly happened to change things so drastically?He ruffled his hair, tension building up in him. It is quite unbearable to watch when Bella lost her temper. Yes, she could be whimsical but this was not whimsicality, this was strategising. She was full of hatred, not just in the words they had exchanged a minute ago. Leo however shifted his gaze to Nicole, she looked as confused as she was angry. She was standing tall and rigid, her hands
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Chapter 26: The Reckoning

The mansion was in a whirlwind of panic as the ambulance arrived less than ten minutes after the grandmother had collapsed. The wailing sirens echoed through the estate, cutting through the tension that had consumed the family. Two medics rushed into the house, carefully lifting the elderly woman onto the stretcher while the staff followed behind, trying to be helpful amidst the chaos.Leo and Bella climbed into the ambulance; both were visibly shaken. Bella sat by her grandmother's side, holding her hand tightly, while Leo settled on the opposite side, his face a mask of worry.Nicole began to follow them, but Bella spun and forcefully pushed her away. "Don't you dare go near her! This is all your fault!" Bella's voice was shrill with anger and grief.Nicole's breath caught in her throat as she stumbled backward. The sting of accusation of such vile acts, coupled with the futility of seeing the only person to ever show her a shred of kindness lying unconscious, clouded her vision
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Chapter 27: The Truth Revealed

Charles stepped closer to Bella, his eyes wide and brimming with desperation. "Babe, please. You have to believe me. That video… it’s fake!" His words stumbled out, shaky and frantic. Really? A fake video? Nicole and everyone else in the room could only stare in stunned disbelief. It was crystal clear, as plain as day, yet this man had the audacity to deny it?Before Charles could say a word, Bella's hand cut through the air with accuracy, slapping him across his cheek. It was a sharp sound in the hallway and brought about a moment of silence in its wake. "You god-forsaken bastard!"The rage in Bella's voice quivered, leading into the undertones of betrayal. Charles clutched at his cheek, the tears filling in his eyes, yet this was not the pain that hurt the most.His eyes never left Bella's face, as if imploring her silently to take back what she had just said. "You slapped me, babe?" he whispered hoarsely, the disbelief in his voice clear.Unfazed, Bella moved closer; her voice w
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Chapter 28: A New Job

The hospital became eerily quiet after Charles stormed out, his footsteps echoing in the corridor as the door swung shut behind him. Nicole stood frozen, her emotions a tangled mess. Though her exterior remained calm, the storm within her raged. Bella avoided her gaze, her expression a mix of guilt and uncertainty. Leo, however, stood steady, his protective instincts evident in the way his fists clenched and his jaw tightened.From the hospital bed, the grandmother stirred weakly. Her voice, although no more than a whisper, held a strong appeal therein. "Stay together… family is everything," she murmured, her pale face creased with exhaustion.Leaning closer, Leo and Bella reached instinctively for her hands. Nicole hung back, a pace or so away from them, and watched the family to which she had never intended to belong.Teetering between feelings of awkwardness and connectedness, held together by some unseen tie.…………………………………………………………………………………….Back at the mansion, the drive home
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Chapter 29: After the Night with Sarah

Taylor woke up to a throbbing headache, the kind that came with both a hangover and regret. It was too quiet, and the sunlight streaming through the blinds was personal attack number one. He grumbled and stretched his arms, groaned, but froze midway. This wasn't his bed - the sheets felt too silky, the room far too pristine, and the delicate scent of lavender in the air wasn't his style at all. His heart plummeted as realization set in.But before he could catch his second thought, the door creaked open, and in she strolled carrying a tray. "Hey, baby! Look who's finally up!" she chirped all too bright for what mood he was in.She set the tray down beside him and sat lightly at the bed's edge with her damned annoying beaming smile."I made coffee for you," she went on, easing the cup nearer to him.Taylor blinked at her, everything coming back from the previous night; drinks and laughter and flirting and then those moments of sex like he never had before, fierce. Everything sharpene
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Chapter 30: A Shocking Encounter

Taylor woke up early, his mind buzzing with thoughts as he prepared for his first day back at the office since the recent upheavals in his life. The globe of contracts, business, and schedules appeared as a preferable way of escaping the turmoil of his own life. The man was well groomed, wearing a well-fitted navy-blue suit, tuxedo, and stepped out of his penthouse with a purpose in his eyes; his black sports car purred to life as he headed towards the cityscape.In his small office the usual sounds of business filled the air: the clattering of keys on the typewriters, telephone ringing, and low voices of his subordinates. Taylor let out a deep breath and his shoulders dropped down a notch. Emily, a businesslike lady in her early thirties who has been his assistant recently, good at making schedules for him, knocked on his door and came in.“Good morning, Mr. Fury,” Emily said, waving a tablet in her hand. “As per today’s plan, at four o’clock, you have a meeting with Griffins Ind
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