/0/53004/coverbig.jpg?v=20240228065910)
After a passionate love affair with the dangerous leader of New York's most powerful crime syndicate, Olivia Parekh's world comes crashing down when Xavier Soto pushes her away just as she needs him most. Forced to start over without the man she loves, Olivia raises their daughter alone. Five years later, fate brings them together again, but nothing is the same. As their long-buried feelings resurface and threaten to reignite their volatile connection, darker forces seek to keep them apart. With Xavier's position in the syndicate on shaky ground and Olivia's family more disapproving than ever, they will have to fight for their love against all odds or risk losing each other for good. But can Olivia ever trust Xavier again after the way he left her, and will he be able to prove he has changed before it's too late? "Second Chances" is a gripping romantic thriller that explores the depth of love, the power of forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Chapter 1 A Radiant Reunion
Olivia's nerves grew as the limousine approached the charity gala. Smoothing the folds of her emerald gown, she gazed at familiar Manhattan landmarks fading in the tinted windows. Would he be here tonight, after five years?
The gala welcomed Olivia with a glimmering foyer dotted with laughter and chandeliers. Her designer accessories hinted at wealth, though her smile didn't reach her eyes which scanned anxiously. Socialites waved - all but one face she hoped not to find.
Slipping inside, music and champagne bubbled off marble. Floral displays breathed life between pillars and paintings. Olivia sighed. Perhaps the past could fade into this gathering, and she may relish her work without turmoil. But as guests milled between dining and dancing, by the opulent bar offering merriment, a figure made her breath catch across the room. It was unmistakably him, chatting with colleagues, commanding as she remembered. Her night, it seemed, was only beginning. Emeralds glinting under crystal light, Olivia scanned the ballroom slowly, hoping its elaborate touches might distract from her nerves. Floral displays breathed perfume between marble pillars and paintings, losing herself briefly in their beauty. But by the opulent bar where colleagues laughed, a face stole her respiration.
It was him, Xavier, chatting with an elegant smile. His suit hugged lean strength as ever, dark hair falling with careless charm over eyes that, even at this distance, seemed to see right through her. A familiar rhythm stirred in her blood at the sight of him, commanding as in memories she'd fight to forget. His laugh drifted to her ears, tingling her skin.
Her breath left her. Five years, but he remained untouched by time. Each line and plane of his form surfaced from some hidden depth of her being, dragging feelings raw as open wounds to her cheeks' surface. Her lungs burned for more air that refused to come. Across glittering years and regretted miles, his eyes found hers, and she knew he saw her too. Her limbs tensed to flee, but too late - across marble stretched his awareness, unerring as the tide. His eyes caught and held hers, recognition sparking within their depths.
A flicker passed over his features: astonishment, or longing rediscovered? Both, perhaps, as five years condensed within that suspended glance. Memories flooded between them vivid as scents - warm skin in tangled sheets; his smile lingering after passion's ebb; murmured secrets and promises graven deeper than bone.
Time collapsed. She was again that girl overflowing with hope, drowning in his ardent gaze. He the man whose heartbeat had drummed her world, who even now set her spirit and flesh aquiver as no other ever could.
Through twisted years and errors regretted, across the distance of their separate paths, the charge between them endured - that reckless, addictive pull that from their first meeting drew two disparate lives into the orbit of one another. Two hearts now rejoined across the shimmering room, as if they had never parted at all. , As through deep waters their eyes met and held, purpose shifted his features. Pleasant yet intent, he parted the crowd towards her, slick as a shark cutting silent swells.
Panic grasped her chest. Not ready - perhaps never, to stand within his presence and that awareness stripping her bare. Memories clawed her nerves to tender ribbons; feelings welled she dared not name.
She fled. Crimson silk swirling, Olivia turned from the magnetism in his approach. Past marble pillars and dignitaries' stares she fled, away from the man resurrecting a girl buried so deep. Through glittering foyers and into the veranda's perfumed night she fled, still feeling his eyes dragging her back against her will, even as cool dark soothed her racing pulse. But she knew, somehow, her flight had only begun. , Silk like arterial blood had flashed through marble veins, and his hunter's eyes had given chase. Bursting through gardens perfumed with night, Xavier spotted her figure fleeing swift as desperation.
"Olivia, wait!" Breath heaving from lungs and heart, he caught her arm. She turned, lips parted to refuse whatever plea he made - and found him struck speechless.
Even wan in the moon's grace, panic lending wildness to her eyes, still she breathed taking his breath away. Time had only refined the lines of chin and cheeks, the swell of breasts straining for breath; still darker did lashes frame eyes haunting his days, his nights, his every dream.
How long he stared, drinking the beauty that had only ripened, he knew not. All around dissolution whispered soft on curtains of fog. But before him, vivid and alive, stood the one his soul had never relinquished - as breathtaking now in flight, as then in surrender., , Silence gripped the veranda but for their quick breaths releasing fog. Between them the past stood vast as oceans, heavy as all things unsaid.
At last Xavier managed, "I never thought...to see you here." His eyes roved her as though relearning by heart. "It's...really good to see you."
Beneath that simple phrase stirred depths she dare not name, lest old tenderness weaken resolve. A feeling swelled his stare, aged yet ageless as their history - that selfsame yearning tempest born when first they met, and knew each face, each gesture as belonging more truly than any other's could.
Words hid behind lips, for none sufficed. Her knees threatened to buckle under the weight of memory, and that naked hope lighting his eyes. Around them night shielded gardens where past pleasures lingered as ghosts, and phantoms of what might have been but never came to pass. Between them silence spoke all that need be said, for now.,
View More Comments on App
Other books by esperancap
More/0/53090/coverbig.jpg?v=46910b383f13451a8110772336bd4c2b)
Bound By Pages
Romance5.0
In the heart of a bustling city stands a quaint bookshop, a sanctuary of stories and a beacon for two solitary souls. Lily, a gentle librarian with eyes full of dreams, spends her days amongst the whispering pages, seeking solace in tales of timeless romance. Ethan, a charismatic yet introspective writer, finds refuge in the written word, his life a tapestry of unwritten chapters. Their paths cross amidst the stacks of bound wonders, leading to a serendipitous bond over their shared love for literature. As they navigate the complexities of their emerging feelings, they must also contend with external forces threatening to pull apart the world they cherish. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and creative endeavour, penning their love story while seeking to save the very place that brought them together. In "Whispers of the Heart," love is not just a feeling, but a driving force capable of overcoming life's challenges. It is a story of connection, resilience, and the enduring power of love to write its own story.
/0/52631/coverbig.jpg?v=f8e7301b5a424dcfb31c91929df833ef)
The Storm Within
Romance5.0
The Storm Within is a poetic memoir that delves into the tumultuous relationship between the narrator and her husband. Chronicling the dualities of love and hate, attraction and repulsion, the book explores the complexities of their bond. As the relationship deteriorates into episodes of explosive conflict, the narrator contemplates leaving, but feelings of love complicate the situation. A tragic accident becomes the catalyst for change, leading to forgiveness and acceptance. The narrator starts therapy to heal old wounds affecting the relationship, leading to a transformative journey of emotional breakthroughs. With compassion and openness, the relationship evolves, and the narrator finds peace with the past and hope for the future. The Storm Within is a lyrical tale that captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love.
You'll also like
/0/62814/coverbig.jpg?v=507ef41eb1ce5a7f0f4107749b9bb4ca)
Revenge Of The Billionaire's Ex-Wife
Romance4.0
The Billionaire Betrayed Wife follows Rachael Morgan, an orphan whose search for love leads her into the ruthless world of the Blackwood family. Betrayed by her husband and tormented by her adoptive sister, Rachael's life spirals into chaos when she's cast out and left to survive on the streets, pregnant and alone. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious savior from her past rescues her, giving her the chance to heal and rebuild. Years later, she returns stronger, armed with a fierce desire for revenge. With her son by her side, Rachael will stop at nothing to destroy those who shattered her trust-even if it means risking everything to reclaim her life and her power.
/0/36351/coverbig.jpg?v=d52398994821aa4bf7556b5962ed0db8)
Addicted To His Deep Love
Modern5.0
On her wedding night, Natalie's stepmother set her up to marry Jarvis, a disfigured and disabled man. Fortunately, she managed to escape, but little did she know that later she would fall for the man she was betrothed to.Jarvis pretended to be a poor man, but he didn't think that he'd fall head over heels for this woman.Their life went on until one day, Natalie found out her boyfriend's little secret."Huh? How could you have billions of dollars' worth of assets?" she asked in disbelief.Jarvis didn’t know how to respond.Being met with silence, she gritted her teeth angrily. "They said that you couldn't walk, but as far as I can see, you're strong enough to run a marathon."Still, he remained silent.Natalie continued, "They even said that you only have a few years to live. What about now?"Finally, Jarvis opened his mouth to explain. "Honey, this is all just a misunderstanding. Please calm down. Think about the baby.""Jarvis Braxton!"The man knelt down immediately.
/0/57802/coverbig.jpg?v=da296d26377d48670ec2309555402bea)
Playboy's Secret Wife
Billionaires5.0
She doesn't remember getting married. Why? Sophia went to Las Vegas only to drink her pain away. Little did she imagine, she would end up becoming someone's wife. But who’s the lucky guy? Who knows? Even she doesn't remember. She was fucking intoxicated! All she has is a marriage contract with an expiry date and a bank balance big enough to pop her eyes out. Contractual terms: 1. Do not marry anyone else unless I permit you. 2. Try not to whore around. Your mother-in-law wouldn't be happy. 3. If I request a live-in relationship. You have to comply. 4. Sex is optional. 5. Contract Termination? Sorry Honey... In my family, couples don’t divorce. PS: I was kidding. Let's catch-up after three years to end this shit and get more money. If there are rules against having sex while drunk, there should be rules against getting married while drunk too. Because THIS isn't fair!
/0/37875/coverbig.jpg?v=f32420fa25322cc18740b19aeedc2f17)
Poor Billionaire Wife: Who Is The Real Boss?
Romance5.0
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
/0/65241/coverbig.jpg?v=3bc37d050fc0618f6dac9cabaff64439)
My Perfect Husband Had A Double Life?!
Romance5.0
Rena, forced to flee to escape a marriage to a man as old as her father, made a spontaneous decision to marry Kellan, a stranger whose skills in homemaking were only matched by his financial acumen and his gentle demeanor. As their marriage unfolded, it took on a comforting predictability, with Kellan consistently showing himself to be reliable in every emergency. This sense of security crumbled when Rena uncovered Kellan’s true identity and the hidden motives behind their union. Enraged, she initiated a divorce and disappeared. Yet, it was not long before Kellan found her once again...
/0/38162/coverbig.jpg?v=2af7ad1b5fd6d8b5e19e674e63c1b9d0)
Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Romance4.8
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Latest Release:
Chapter 5 Valiant Sacrifice
Â
02-28 06:59
© 2018-now MoboReader TECHNOLOGY USA CO LTD
100 N HOWARD ST STE R, SPOKANE, WA, 99201, UNITED STATES
Referrals
Download App
APP STORE
GOOGLE PLAY