Chapter 131 Chapter 131: The rhythmic sound was the only thing in the room besides Petunia’s jagged breathing. “Who gave you the drugs?” Alistair asked. His voice was conversational, polite even. Petunia stammered, her eyes darting to Arthur for help. “I… I don’t know what you mean! It was just
Chapter 130 Chapter 130: “It’s… cold,” she murmured, her head lolling against the wet tactical fabric of his jacket. Her vision was greying out, the edges of the world dissolving into static. A convoy of black SUVs slid into the driveway, their engines purring like restrained beasts. The rear door
Chapter 129 Chapter 129: Heavy footsteps thundered down the hall. The dining room doors shuddered as something hit them from the outside. Once. Twice. CRACK. The wood splintered. The door flew off its hinges. Alistair Thorne walked in. He wasn’t wearing a suit. He was wearing a black tactical jacket.
Chapter 128 Chapter 128: Skye sat. She didn’t eat. She watched them. “Where is Victor?” Skye asked, breaking the silence. “Rotting in a holding cell because you won’t pay his bail,” Arthur spat. “The judge set it at five million. We need liquidity, Skye p> “We need you to sign
Chapter 127 Chapter 127: Back at the safe house, the deed was done. The incense had burned down to ash. The air was clearing. Liam woke up. His head pounded like a drum. His mouth tasted like ash. He opened his eyes. He realized he was in bed. He turned
Chapter 126 Chapter 126: “We need to get you to a hospital p> He tried to stand up to call 911. But as he put weight on his good leg, his vision swam. The room tilted violently. The water. It hit his system fast. His metabolism, already racing from adrenaline,
Chapter 125 Chapter 125: Seraphina stood in the empty apartment. The silence was deafening. Her phone buzzed. It was her mother. They’re coming for the money, Sera. Get it from him. Or we’re dead. Seraphina looked at the phone. She looked at the door. Panic turned into a twisted kind
Chapter 124 Chapter 124: Dozens of reporters flashed their cameras. “Mr. Kensington!” one shouted. “Is it true Seraphina Miller has been arrested p> Liam looked into the cameras. He put on his CEO face—solemn, responsible. “Ms. Miller has been released on bail,” Liam said smoothly. “It was a misunderstanding. She
Chapter 123 Chapter 123: And it looked exactly like a shackle. She laughed. It was a cold, sharp sound that cut the air. “You don’t get it, do you?” Skye said. “You don’t want a wife, Liam. You want a pet. You want something you can dress up, show off,
Chapter 122 Chapter 122: “We’re going to the Vance Estate,” Liam roared, shoving Lee toward the exit. “I’m going to get my wife p> “Sir, you’re divorced,” Lee reminded him, terrified. “Not in my eyes,” Liam said. “She is mine p> Skye looked out the car window as the city
Chapter 121 Chapter 121: “Pick up,” he whispered. “Just pick up so I know where you are p> In a sports car speeding down the coastal highway, Skye’s phone rang. Skye was slumped in the passenger seat, gasping for air. Her chest ached. Her skin burned from the makeup removal.
Chapter 120 Chapter 120: The sense of déjà vu was driving him mad. He knew that movement. He knew that presence. “Morgan!” Liam shouted. But the figure had already disappeared into the crowd. Liam ignored the wine soaking into his Italian leather shoe. His eyes were fixed on the velvet
Chapter 119 Chapter 119: Liam narrowed his eyes behind the mask. The cadence. The rhythm of the speech. It was irritatingly familiar, scratching at the back of his mind. “We need to talk,” Liam said. “Privately p> “Lead the way,” Skye replied. They moved to a private alcove, shielded by
Chapter 118 Chapter 118: “Sir, are you sure?” the lawyer had asked. “After what she did p> “I don’t want the press to have a field day with ‘Kensington’s Girlfriend Rots in Jail,’” Liam had replied coldly. “Get her out. Put her in a hotel. But tell her… tell her
Chapter 117 Chapter 117: “I’m fine,” Skye said, leaning back and closing her eyes for a second. “Thank you for the footage p> “I dislike liars,” Julian said simply. “And I dislike people who try to frame my brother p> Skye opened her eyes. She noticed the side pocket of
Chapter 116 Chapter 116: “Don’t touch me,” he said. The police entered the ballroom. They didn’t go to Ethan. Guided by Julian’s security chief, they walked straight to Seraphina. “Seraphina Miller?” the officer asked. “We have a complaint for grand larceny and filing a false police report p> They pulled
Chapter 115 Chapter 115: “Help!” Seraphina screamed. She threw herself onto the floor, clutching the torn bodice to her chest. “He’s attacking me! Ethan is attacking me p> The fight stopped. Liam froze, his hand on his bruising jaw. He struggled to push himself up, his cane skidding out of
Chapter 114 Chapter 114: “How tacky p> “And wearing it to the charity gala? Bold p> Seraphina was shaking now. Real fear replaced her act. She looked at Liam, pleading with her eyes. “Liam, please. They’re framing me p> Liam looked at the dress. He looked at the tablet Harper
Chapter 113 Chapter 113: Tears welled up in her eyes instantly. It was a reflex for her. “Liam,” she sobbed. “Make him stop p> Liam glared at Ethan. “Back off, Ethan. You’re making a scene. If you accuse my partner of theft again, I’ll have security remove you p> “Partner?”
Chapter 112 Chapter 112: Liam stood near the entrance, leaning heavily on a sleek, black cane with a silver handle. He checked his watch for the tenth time, shifting his weight to ease the pressure on his healing leg. He looked distracted, his eyes scanning the crowd not for friends,