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Chapter eighty-one: Breaking End

Lexis pov “You should’ve told me,” he said, disappointment in his voice I didn’t know how to respond. My throat tightened, and I just stared at him, the weight of his words sinking in. I had been so caught up in everything else—Alexa, the betrayal, the lies—I had forgotten to mention the most important thing. I didn’t want to complicate things further, but now, it was out in the open. “Well, yes,” I said, my voice quiet. “I didn’t bother to tell you because you were comfortable living with another woman.” The words stung, and I hated the bitterness in my voice, but it was the truth. Julian’s face faltered for a moment, and he took a deep breath. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice thick with regret. “I swear I never knew. I thought it was you, Lexi. I… I never would have done what I did if I’d known.” He sat down beside me, his hands reaching for mine. The sincerity in his eyes was unmistakable, and I felt a pang in my chest. He was sorry. And I could see it. “How many weeks?” he
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Chapter eighty-two: Edge of vengeance

Julian’s POV I slammed my hand against the steering wheel, my mind racing. Every inch of my body burned with adrenaline as I drove through the streets, trying to calm the storm of anger that raged inside me. I couldn’t believe what I’d just learned—Alexa killed Etienne. The betrayal hit harder than any punch. I grabbed my phone, dialing the investigator’s number with shaky fingers. The line clicked before it even rang twice. “Julian,” the voice on the other end said, calm, collected, as always. “I’ve got the information you need.” “Tell me where she’s hiding,” I growled, not caring if my words sounded sharp. I was beyond caring. This had to end now. “She’s holed up in an old warehouse by the docks, Julian. It’s under heavy security. You’ll need to be careful.” “Understood. Just drop the location,” I snapped, my grip tightening around the wheel. He rattled off the address, and I hung up without saying another word. My fingers gripped the wheel tighter as I pressed the accelerato
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Chapter eighty-three: Final confrontation

Julian’s POV I couldn’t hear anything over the deafening thrum of blood pumping in my ears. The pain in my chest was overwhelming, but there was no time to dwell on it. I couldn’t let her win. Not like this. Not after everything. I pushed forward, stumbling slightly, using the wall to steady myself as I moved toward her. I had to end this. It didn’t matter how bad I was hurt—I would finish this fight. “Stay down, Alexa!” I shouted, my voice rough, every word a struggle to push out. My grip on the gun was shaky, but my aim was steady. But Alexa didn’t seem scared. Her lips curled into that smug, dangerous smile of hers. “You really think you can win this? You’re too late, Julian.” She lunged forward in a blur of motion, catching me off guard. The blade flashed in her hand, and before I could even think, it sunk deep into my chest. I gasped, blood spilling from my mouth as the pain hit like a wave, knocking the air out of me. The world started to spin, but I gritted my teeth, refu
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Chapter Eighty-four: Awakening

Julian’s POV Pain. That was the first thing I felt. A deep, gnawing ache in my side, sharp and unrelenting. It dragged me back to consciousness, forcing my heavy eyelids to flutter open. The room was dimly lit, the beeping of machines the only sound breaking the silence. The sterile scent of antiseptics filled my nose, and it didn’t take long to realize where I was—hospital. I blinked, my vision adjusting, and then I saw her. Lexi. She was curled up in a chair beside my bed, fast asleep. Her head rested against the armrest, strands of her hair falling into her face. Her breathing was soft, steady, and for the first time in what felt like forever, there was peace in her expression. No tension. No fear. Just… peace. My chest tightened at the sight. How long had she been sitting there, waiting for me to wake up? I studied her face, memorizing every detail—the way her lashes rested against her skin, the gentle rise and fall of her chest, the way her fingers twitched slightly, as if
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Chapter Eighty-five: The Past Haunts

Lexi’s POV The suitcase lay open on the bed, half-filled with carefully folded clothes. Excitement buzzed through me as I reached for another dress, my mind already painting images of the romantic getaway Julian and I had planned. We needed this—after everything, we deserved a moment to breathe, to just be us. I bit my lip, suppressing a smile. Julian was in the shower, and I could already picture his reaction when he saw my outfit choices. The thought made my heart race. Just as I zipped up the suitcase, a soft knock came at the door. “Ma’am?” A hesitant voice followed. I turned to find a young woman standing by the doorway, her hands neatly folded in front of her apron. I recognized her as the new maid Julian had hired after the last one was caught snooping. “What is it?” I asked, straightening up. “You have a visitor, ma’am,” she said, shifting uncomfortably. A visitor? My brows furrowed. No one was supposed to know we were here. “Who is it?” The maid hesitated before ans
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Chapter Eighty-Six: The Unfinished Business

Lexi’s POV “Actually Lexi, I need to talk to you,” he said, his voice low. I forced myself to stay calm, even as my mind screamed for me to get rid of him. Julian’s in the shower. He can’t see him. Not now. “What is it, Liam?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. Liam leaned back against the couch, crossing his arms over his chest. “I’m sure you’ve been wondering about the pregnancy. About whose it is.” I clenched my fists at my sides, my breath quickening. “What do you mean?” Liam’s eyes softened for a second. “Lexi, you and I both know what happened that night. We got drunk, we made out, and things escalated.” He paused, watching me closely. “I’m pretty sure I’m the father of your baby.” “I’m here because I want to step up, Lexi,” he continued, his tone serious now. “I’m here to take responsibility. I want to be a part of your life, and I want to be a father to our child.” I took a step back, panic starting to take over. Julian can’t know about this. He’ll kill him. The
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Chapter Eighty-seven: The trip

Julian's POV: The Santorini sun kissed Lexi's skin as we lounged on our private terrace, the Aegean Sea stretching endlessly before us. I couldn't take my eyes off her - the way her hair caught the light, the gentle swell of her stomach where our child grew. "What are you staring at?" Lexi asked, a playful smile on her lips. I pulled her close, my hands roaming her curves. "The most beautiful woman in the world," I murmured, capturing her lips in a searing kiss. Our week in paradise had been nothing short of magical. Days spent exploring the island, nights filled with passion and whispered promises. I'd never felt more connected to Lexi, more certain of our future together. As I deepened the kiss, Lexi moaned softly, her body melting into mine. "Julian," she breathed, "take me to bed." I didn't need to be asked twice. Lexi's POV: Julian's touch set my skin on fire, his lips trailing a path of heat down my neck. We stumbled into the bedroom, shedding clothes as we went. "God,
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Chapter Eighty-Eight: When the truth burns

Julian’s POVThe package felt heavier in my hands than it should have been. My pulse thundered in my ears as I stared at the contents, my mind struggling to process what I was seeing.Photographs. Letters. A single sonogram.All addressed to Lexi.But it was the last letter that did it—the one written in Liam’s scrawled handwriting.Lexi,I know you’re with Julian, but I won’t pretend anymore. This is my child, and I refuse to be shut out. I want to be involved. I have the right to be involved. You can’t hide from me forever.Rage surged through me like wildfire. My grip tightened around the paper, nearly tearing it apart.Liam.The name alone was enough to make my vision blur with fury. He had dared to claim my woman, my child?I heard her soft footsteps before I turned around. Lexi stood there, wrapped in nothing but a silk robe, her eyes filled with sleep and concern.“Julian?” Her voice was tentative, searching. “What is it? What’s wrong?”I took a slow step forward, my entire bod
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Chapter Eighty-Nine: Bound by vows

Julian’s POV The fury hadn’t left me—not completely. It simmered beneath my skin, coiled and waiting for an outlet. Liam deserved to die. He deserved to suffer for daring to touch what was mine. But Lexi… Lexi had begged. And no matter how much rage burned in my veins, I couldn’t ignore the way she had sobbed at my feet, clinging to me like I was her salvation. That was the only reason he was still breathing. For now. I had to make sure she never saw him again. Before she could try to leave or find a way to contact him, I locked the house down. Security was doubled, and I made my instructions painfully clear—no one, not even Lexi, was to step foot outside without my permission. “If she gets out, you die. If you let anyone in, you die,” I told the guards. “And if you even think about disobeying me, I’ll make sure your families suffer first.” They nodded, terror in their eyes. Good. Satisfied that she was trapped, I returned to the house and made my way to her room. She was s
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Chapter Ninety: Tangled up

Lexi’s POVThe walls of my room felt like they were closing in on me. I could still taste Julian on my lips, his kiss a reminder of the choice I had made. Or the choice that had been made for me.Marry Julian, or watch Liam die.My fingers trembled as I traced the edge of the nightstand, my mind pulling me back to the secret I had buried.That night with Liam.I had told Julian I was drunk, that I didn’t remember much. That was partly true. But there were things I did remember—things I had forced myself to forget.FlashbackThe restaurant had been dimly lit, elegant, secluded. The kind of place where secrets were meant to be shared and never spoken of again. I had chosen it for that very reason. No one would recognize us. No one would overhear what had to be said.Liam was already waiting when I arrived, sitting in a private booth, his fingers drumming anxiously on the table. The moment he saw me, his entire face softened.“Lexi,” he breathed, standing as if he wanted to pull me into
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