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Chapter 5 4: Trapped in Silence

Word Count: 1699    |    Released on: 27/05/2024

e like a plague. But... my mission here is to get to know him. He's the one my twin sister will marry. And while I don't lik

o. He glanced at me, and his lifele

stop foll

That's what your parents said." I tried to smile at him, but it

ar, he's just quiet and a bit snobbish, but he's not ba

to rub it in my face? Also, how did Arcel find out I was lyin

rom Arcel. He's dangerous. His eyes are t

he mini-bar on the first floor of the house. Taddeo poured hi

ou dr

stopped drinking for a long time. Ever since I realized that no matter

nore me again like earlier, but he walked to the refrigerator

u drink or

's not that bad! Aside from being snobbish and cold

a small smile

s and smiled to myself as I sipped my juice. It's the first time someone offered me juice. I do

me. We both looked at him, and I immediately saw Arcel. My calm feeling

e scrutinizing me closely. His words from earlier a

going, Ace?" Ta

if he were the kindest person on earth. But when h

with his brother. I wanted to avoid, but hi

if it's just me, but there's

analyzing his actions too much

The only time I stop is when he enters his room. Sometimes we t

ld a wine glass and looked into the distance. I decided to talk to her

er eyes widened as she accidentally dropped he

were scared of something, but when sh

hink I scared her. I must have

avoid coffee. I'm getting too nervous." Aunt Adelaide laughed, but it seemed forced. She was about to pick up the

"I should be the one ap

s a hint of sadness. "You really have your father's

s must have been incredibly painful for her, no matter how long it has been. It's the same for me. Even

d left temporarily to call someo

but since I couldn't underst

the hair on my neck stood up. I felt a stran

ice, but all hope dropped when I saw his dark eyes staring at me. His eyes are dark, dangerous... and full o

strike a normal conversation with him so h

aud myself for not stu

nowhere to be seen. He showed a different express

sudden appearances behind her. Don'

hat to be his reaction when I called his n

about to devour me alive. Aunt Adelaide arrive

ou're her

oncealing his emotions that you wouldn't think he was looking at me

er with that friendly

aw Thea, so I thought I'd talk

aid the last words. I couldn't be wrong about that. Does he not want me to be

you and Thea

glance, his smirk turning

. He may act like a good boy, but I feel like he has sociopathic tendencies. The kind that doesn't care about people's mor

ignored by Taddeo because at least he doesn't pay attention to m

ht sent shiver

so good at hiding his emotions that if he didn't show me the behavior behind his smiles,

I didn't want him to catch me staring at

right away. Is it okay for you to stay with Thea? You can explore the place. I'm sure Alethea would l

scream 'no.' Don't leave me with your son. But if

ughter will also come home. She's just a bit busy right now. I don't k

I closed the door, that's when I

doesn't give two cents about me. The other one is a demon dressed in human clothing. If this situatio

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Contents

Chapter 1 TEASER Chapter 2 1: A Daughter's Guilt Chapter 3 2: The Pretense Begins Chapter 4 3: A Fox's Gambit Chapter 5 4: Trapped in Silence Chapter 6 5: A House of Peaceful Illusions
Chapter 7 6: Testing the Waters
Chapter 8 7: Madness Begins
Chapter 9 8: Unwelcome Guests
Chapter 10 9: The War of Wills
Chapter 11 Playing with Fire
Chapter 12 Challenge Accepted
Chapter 13 Fanning the Flames
Chapter 14 Beneath the Surface
Chapter 15 Embracing the Pain
Chapter 16 The Claim
Chapter 17 Listening in the Shadows
Chapter 18 Confronting the Intruder
Chapter 19 Hailing Safety
Chapter 20 Silent Turmoil
Chapter 21 A Dissonant Reward
Chapter 22 Into the Abyss
Chapter 23 Eclipse of Comfort
Chapter 24 Brotherly Concerns
Chapter 25 The Intruder Among Us
Chapter 26 The Price of Betrayal
Chapter 27 A Fragile Bond
Chapter 28 The Art of Deception
Chapter 29 Labeling Relationships
Chapter 30 The Comfort of Demons
Chapter 31 The Fiancée's Dilemma
Chapter 32 Blinded by Betrayal
Chapter 33 Unfinished Business
Chapter 34 Unconscious Fears
Chapter 35 Shadows of Loss
Chapter 36 Glimmering Promises
Chapter 37 The Watchful Eye
Chapter 38 Veiled Confessions
Chapter 39 Engagement Shadows
Chapter 40 Now or Never
Chapter 41 The Ghosts of Childhood
Chapter 42 Threats and Tears
Chapter 43 Lost in the Past
Chapter 44 A Sister's Betrayal
Chapter 45 Arrival and Anguish
Chapter 46 The Power of Ownership
Chapter 47 The Persistent Pursuer
Chapter 48 Entangled Hearts
Chapter 49 Blocked Path
Chapter 50 Secret Ambitions
Chapter 51 Clandestine Cravings
Chapter 52 The Confrontation
Chapter 53 Interrupted Job
Chapter 54 In the Spotlight
Chapter 55 Provocative Invitation
Chapter 56 Farewell to Familiarity
Chapter 57 A Clash of Wills
Chapter 58 The Hidden Agenda
Chapter 59 Arcel's Brutal Justice
Chapter 60 Traces of Blood
Chapter 61 A Familiar Name
Chapter 62 The Ice Melts
Chapter 63 Silent Agony
Chapter 64 A Plea for Trust
Chapter 65 Panic and Paralysis
Chapter 66 Hope Restored
Chapter 67 The Aftermath
Chapter 68 Wild Embrace
Chapter 69 Innocence Lost
Chapter 70 Listening in the Dark
Chapter 71 A Mother's Plea
Chapter 72 The Heir's Path
Chapter 73 Claws of Betrayal
Chapter 74 Crossing Boundaries
Chapter 75 Mapping Revenge
Chapter 76 Spectator to Chaos
Chapter 77 Race Against Time
Chapter 78 Waiting Game
Chapter 79 The Double Life
Chapter 80 Reluctant Allies
Chapter 81 Love in the Shadows
Chapter 82 The Runway Queen
Chapter 83 Yielding Control
Chapter 84 The Media's Gaze
Chapter 85 The Journey Ahead
Chapter 86 The Boss's Seat
Chapter 87 Payback Time
Chapter 88 Lucian's Smile
Chapter 89 Voices of Doubt
Chapter 90 A Promise of Protection
Chapter 91 Lost Traces
Chapter 92 Midnight Panic
Chapter 93 Taking a Stand
Chapter 94 The Silent Observer
Chapter 95 The Final Showdown
Chapter 96 Arcel's Sinister Plans
Chapter 97 Confronting the Past
Chapter 98 Loyalty Test
Chapter 99 Rough Play
Chapter 100 Thrills and Tears
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