Chapter 68 I clawed at his hand, burrowing into his chest like a scared kitten. The way he liked me to. “Liam, I’ll never do it again! I’ll c-consult you about everything… P-Please forgive me, okay p> My trembling form against him, I could already tell, was cracking through his

Chapter 67 A familiar, enthusiastic voice crackled through the receiver. “Ms. Reese! I am so glad you called! I was hoping you would. Have you decided on the position? I’ve been waiting for your answer p> “You can count me in starting Monday p> 1/4 < Chapter 66 Breathing Only

Chapter 66 < Chapter 65 That Unforgettable Meal Chapter 65 That Unforgettable Meal I came here, expecting the worst. I came here expecting Lucien, but it wasn’t Lucien at all. +25 Points To my utter bewilderment, a crew of burly workers stood there, hefting bags of cement, their faces stern.

Chapter 65 Chapter 64 Next-Door Neighbour “Soren, Hospital. Now!” Without hesitation, he swept Breanne into his arms and stormed toward the car. Soren scrambled to open the door. As the door clicked open, Soren shot me a helpless glance over his shoulder, his expression dripping with silent apology. I didn’t

Chapter 64 Chapter 63 Her Desperate Ploy at the Airport The plane landed smoothly at Edmonton International Airport right at precisely 9:28 pm. +25 Points After collecting our baggage and heading towards the front entrance of the airport, a gleaming Rolls–Royce Phantom was waiting for its passenger. “Go ahead, Lucien,”

Chapter 63 Chapter 62 Her Desperate Cry for Attention The plane’s engines rumbled to life, vibrating through the cabin as it ascended through a blanket of clouds. Liam shifted slightly, offering me a neatly folded blanket with the radiant smile of a politician running for a campaign. “It’s a bit

Chapter 62 Chapter 61 He’s Like a Lovesick Fool Liam froze, staring at me like I had grown a second head. +25 Points “How can you say all of this?” Liam reached out, gripping my wrist and yanking me closer. Everyone knows that Lucien Thorne is the devil reincarnated on

Chapter 61 Chapter 60 Is He Really That Great? I finished my IV drip in the afternoon. After the doctor carefully applied a patch to my lower back injury, I was free to go. Back at the hotel, I took a long nap. When I woke up, Liyah and I

Chapter 60 Chapter 59 A Familiar Scent LIYAH POV Since Claire had mysteriously disappeared from the club, I had been frantically searching everywhere, but to no avail. Just half an hour ago, I received a call from my brother, Ethan, informing me that Claire had passed out and was now

Chapter 59 Chapter 58 He Made Claire Unconscious, Sexually? ALPHA LUCIEN POV I continued to cradle Claire’s unconscious figure in the dimly lit car. I knew I shouldn’t care, but then my gaze drifting over the bruises on her wrist. My eyes instantly narrowed. Something dawned on me in that

Chapter 58 Chapter 57 She Won’t Follow Her Mother’s Path I froze, my heart racing as I gripped Lucien’s hand tightly, stopping him from moving down any further into my lower region. Sure, I was technically licking him like an ice cream cone moments ago, but that was in a

Chapter 57 Chapter 56 In the Same Bed I was a bit tipsy and needed a place to rest. The Elite was enormous, and it was my first time here, so I was utterly lost. I continued to try doors, finding storage space and random offices, as well as locked

Chapter 56 Chapter 55 What’s Going On? I fell heavily into Liam’s arms. I was surprised I didn’t feel the pull to him anymore. It was a positive sign that all remnants of the bond, at least on my end, were completely severed. I was distracted by the throbbing spike

Chapter 55 Chapter 54 To Seduce Him Lucien’s indifference caught me off guard. It seemed I had failed to evoke any fond memories of our childhood, and instead, I had hit a nerve. I shouldn’t be surprised, though. Navigating the terrain of Lucien’s mind was like walking in a field

Chapter 54 Chapter 53 A Chance Encounter It was just after nine at night, and The Elite was the nightclub the group collectively decided on. For passers–by, it was a dingy dive, but that was the front of the business called The Underground, through the back alley exit, which led

Chapter 53 Chapter 52 The Equestrian Competition There was something about the mountains that made the air seem fresher. At the Thunderbird show park, the arena buzzed with excitement as top riders and their beloved horses prepared to compete. The stands were packed, cameras aimed at the grand event about

Chapter 52 Chapter 51 Memories Flood Back Claire’s POV A banging sound from first class was heard, but when I tried to peek, I couldn’t see anything. I was lost in my thoughts when Liyah returned from the restroom, looking anxious. She pointed discreetly toward first class, lowering her voice

Chapter 51 Chapter 50 Call Me a Psychopath As soon as I entered the apartment, Liyah pounced on me like a hungry animal, chomping at the bits for updates. “How did it go? Did everything get sorted?” Liyah asked, “Tell me, did he cry?” Liyah teased, wiggling her brows playfully.

Chapter 50 Chapter 49 Do You Deserve My Kindness? I presented a front of being calm, but I couldn’t help it when my shoulders involuntarily tensed. I was indeed scared. No one remained unafraid when a gun was pointed at them, especially when the one holding the gun was Lucien,

Chapter 49 Chapter 48 He Holds a Gun Against Her He glanced at the piece of candy in his palm, his expression unreadable. Was he remembering when we would sneak into his father’s office and take them from the dish on the desk for guests? I was analyzing him as