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Calvin Carson. Genius, handsome, millionaire, and respected. His name meant power wherever he went, but just as he exuded greatness, he also exuded pain and anger. And anyone who saw him from afar could be sure they wanted to have this man's life. He was not. Calvin had created his own enemies in that world where everything had to be him or him. Camille Craig is her wife. Beautiful, smart, clever, cunning, a liar... They both believed they could hide their past and their lies. They were hiding a lot of things from each other, and it would be hard for them to admit what they had kept quiet for years. And before they could find happiness, they had to destroy or confront what haunted them so much. More than a war of hearts, it was a war where lies... The devil would know what it is to feel love for a person and lose everything for her. And she would know what it is like to be in hell... Lost in love.
When you run away from a difficult past, everything becomes slow and heavy.
The things that used to make you happy, don't make you happy anymore because of what your head knows, and now everything had to appear, as something else, a being based on lies taking care that everything fits because a mistake could cost a lot.
Lies are like a row of dominoes, you pull one, and they all fall equally.
And I had been living like that for a while.
I sigh. I look at my nails and want to beat myself up for not having painted them before, they looked plain compared to the women who have already gone on to be interviewed, but I'm not used to painting them.
I was nervous, there was no doubt about that. After a long time things are finally falling into place, it took time, but I want to believe it was worth it, this wasn't even about me anymore. And that was what made me nervous, there were a lot of people, both women and men vying for the position of executive assistant of this company, surely several with experience in the position.
And I had no experience in this.
In fact, given my past, this job was far from resembling my old one, but I needed this, I wanted something quiet and away from the wars. Something that would give me the confidence to be close to my loved ones without so much drama, I wanted to live in a world that was not based on lies as I have been living.
Carson's Enterprise.
The cursive letters on the wall near the main office catch the eye in their space gray color, it is a simple sign, but nothing ordinary because of the material let alone the decor surrounding it.
I often wondered to myself why they never gave this place a name related to wine. Its name was simple, but one should not be fooled because there was nothing simple about this place. I had already researched this place and an acquaintance told me about this place so that I would take it as soon as possible.
One of the reasons I came here was because he told me that this was the best place for me.
"Camille Craig, it's your turn" I looked at the woman who was calling me and nodded.
I was glad I had put on my suit for this situation because all the workers here came in perfect form; smart and neat. And since the night before I was kind of panicking not to look like them, after all, I didn't use to dress like that before.
But I'm not going to deny it, I like it, it gives me an air of...
I get up from the waiting chair, walk behind the beautiful woman, and waited for my heels not to betray me for this moment where my life could change. I wanted to make a good impression, but my heart was pounding and my nerves were on edge.
And I was panicking about falling even though it was my first day on the job.
It wasn't that I didn't know how to walk in high shoes or that it would be hard for me, it was just that I wasn't used to wearing heels for so long and the nervousness didn't help at all. And it was what could betray me.
After I left my other job I had to keep a low profile for a few years and with that decision, I gave up the long dresses, expensive clothes, black uniform, high heels, or platform boots that used to be part of my job as...
"I'm ready" I whisper.
I had no reason to be nervous, I had graduated with honors from Stanford University recently and done harder things than being an assistant before. I had a good resume for this place, if anything went wrong it would be on me and my nervousness.
Which I wouldn't let happen.
I can't blow this opportunity, I'm clear on that.
"Come in. Mr. Carson was waiting for you inside. A word of advice, never look him in the eye" She tells me, and I nodded nervously. The girl opened the mahogany door and motioned for me to come in. "Good luck."
"Thank you" I replied.
Slowly but surely, I walked into Mr. Carson's office.
Chase, one of my old friends, told me that this place was ideal for me to be a part of, and I clearly agreed. Not because he told me that, but because my contacts moved to put together the perfect resume for me to get in here and people like Chase get it all done.
Of course, it didn't cross my mind that it was Mr. Carson himself who would be doing the interview.
"Good morning, sir" I greet leaving behind the woman full of nervousness to give way to the other one, who was trained for these things.
He looked up and those eyes carried a coldness worthy of a thriller movie.
Now I understand why I was told "don't look into his eyes". They are so blue, so cold, and so beautiful that they captivate whoever looks into them. They are spells, they are a curse and maybe they can be...
"Good morning, miss" he reciprocated my greeting.
I wanted to sit down, but my father taught me that until my superior asked me not to do so.
"Camille Craig" he says my name and I try to keep my cool. "I've seen your resume, good qualifications, speaks several languages, has skills needed for this position and I must admit it's too good to be real. And if this big world has taught me anything, it's that I can't trust anyone no matter how good they are. So, I ask you, do you have anything to say?"
"Nothing" I responded immediately, and he looked at me with a frown.
He motioned me to take a seat and I continue with what I wanted to imply. There is nervousness, but my desire to eat the world came first because I have priorities and it is obvious why I do it.
So I must stand my ground.
Brandon lived all his life in darkness, being the strongest alpha of all, a king to the wolves and an important businessman in the human kingdom. After centuries of loneliness, one day a little human girl appears, which Brandon immediately recognizes as his mate. But she is human, so the Alpha King despises her from the first moment, since Brandon hates all humans, considering them weak and useless, intruders in a world that should be only for wolves. Amanda, a young human girl with a terrible past and many secrets, is reunited with Brandon on her 17th birthday. But she is no longer a helpless child, and she will teach the great Alpha king that not all humans are helpless. For Amanda has a great power, which no other wolf can match, not even Brandon. *** “Take her away, I want her out of my sight.” Brandon ordered his servant with disgust, looking at the girl in front of him. “Brandon, she's just a child.” The servant reproached. “I don't care, put her away before I kill her myself.” Brandon shouted angrily. “Sir, please!” Amanda stammered nervously, looking at the big wolf with fear. And that was where they saw for the first time, a werewolf full of hatred, and a human with no will to live.
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!