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Chapter 3 Shattered illusions

Word Count: 1117    |    Released on: 11/04/2025

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d my figure flawlessly, highlighting my curves with a sweetheart neckline and a slit ascending one side. It was stunnin

ser. I felt tense, and my hands trembled a bit. As I left my room and we

tie he had on complimented my dress, and the faint grin on his face made it hard to look elsewhere. Damian wa

g just enough to cause a blush on my cheeks. "You clean up nic

ng me feel both flattered and uneasy. "You don't

ss suits you. Remind me to p

to reply. Compliments from Damian are hard to come by and I could

ough texts and responding with brief, terse replies. I gazed out the window, attempting t

was entirely made of glass and steel, rising into the night sky. Warm lights illuminated the entrance, where a red

his breath, leaning closer. "You're w

chandeliers, golden details, and tables decorated with elaborate centerpieces. At the front

ndividuals gathered, applauding and chatting quietly with one another. My heart raced as I looked around, I felt like I was out of pl

ne soft yet commanding. "You

ter as we headed to our seats at the head table. T

effortlessly shifting between casual conversation and business talk. I

hair silver but his posture still commanding. He ex

ration. "It's nice to have you back." "I've been trac

n said smoothly, shaking his

e, featuring a courteous smile. "And this must

duced, his tone calm

, but the man quickly turned

ontinued. "Bouncing back after what

ave of confusion washed over me. Monroe

oice carried a subtle sharpness when he respond

I couldn't concentrate. The phrases echoed in

ze. Damian kept socializing, effortless

my thoughts spiraled. Once we got back to the pentho

, I turned to look at him. P"W

nd. He unfastened his tie and headed to the living r

he stated, his voice

, following him. "Hartford said my father did

pression unreadable. "Drop it, L

d, my voice rising. "I have t

a dominating. "Deserve?" he echoed, his tone me

ce shaking yet resolute. "

. "You have no rights in this, Layla." You're a pawn, nothi

me voiceless. Tears welled in my eye

is world isn't as you perceive it. "You want answers? Fine.

ow, leaving me astonished. For an instant, I was unable to breathe, unable to talk. Damian's eyes remaine

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Contents

Chapter 1 The ultimate betrayal Chapter 2 The reluctant marriage Chapter 3 Shattered illusions Chapter 4 The weight of desperation Chapter 5 The confrontation Chapter 6 Behind closed doors
Chapter 7 Cracks in the wall
Chapter 8 Shadows and secrets
Chapter 9 A silent threat
Chapter 10 The stranger in the dark
Chapter 11 Hunted in the dark
Chapter 12 Trapped by fate
Chapter 13 When fear turns to love
Chapter 14 A dangerous temptation
Chapter 15 Holding on, letting in
Chapter 16 Not just a contract
Chapter 17 Silent, but not innocent
Chapter 18 Pier 13
Chapter 19 The train station
Chapter 20 The choice
Chapter 21 Choosing me
Chapter 22 Becoming sovereign
Chapter 23 Queenmaker
Chapter 24 Born by wolves, raised by fire
Chapter 25 They never said sorry
Chapter 26 Born Monroe, built different
Chapter 27 Not dead, not done
Chapter 28 Daughter of secrets
Chapter 29 A name, not a home
Chapter 30 Half of me
Chapter 31 From ruins, we begin
Chapter 32 Not here for permission
Chapter 33 Power in red
Chapter 34 Collect damage
Chapter 35 Forgiving myself
Chapter 36 Fraud in the family
Chapter 37 Peace is a fragile thing
Chapter 38 History repeats itself
Chapter 39 Blind Loyalty
Chapter 40 The folder
Chapter 41 The vote
Chapter 42 In the eye of the hurricane
Chapter 43 Lines in the sand
Chapter 44 Standing together
Chapter 45 The confession room
Chapter 46 Love after war
Chapter 47 Just us
Chapter 48 Love without fears
Chapter 49 House of Amara
Chapter 50 AmaraExposed
Chapter 51 Damage control
Chapter 52 Pretty. Polished. Powerful
Chapter 53 The girl I didn't reach
Chapter 54 Seen at last
Chapter 55 Speak your truth
Chapter 56 A matter of voice
Chapter 57 Vindication
Chapter 58 The rebirth of Amara
Chapter 59 The visitor
Chapter 60 The between us
Chapter 61 Ghosts in velvet
Chapter 62 Why now
Chapter 63 Love, however late
Chapter 64 Not her shadow
Chapter 65 What still remains
Chapter 66 And then there was you
Chapter 67 Heartbeat between us
Chapter 68 The pitch
Chapter 69 The mirage
Chapter 70 Threads unraveling
Chapter 71 Silk and steel
Chapter 72 Everything for sale
Chapter 73 The boy at the door
Chapter 74 Truth in the blood
Chapter 75 Dinner and distance
Chapter 76 The breaking point
Chapter 77 The conversation that matters
Chapter 78 Fathers and fears
Chapter 79 Becoming a we
Chapter 80 New roots
Chapter 81 The beginning of everything
Chapter 82 A home for five
Chapter 83 The woman at the gate
Chapter 84 Echoes in the cradle
Chapter 85 The calm that lied
Chapter 86 The offer
Chapter 87 Lines in the sand
Chapter 88 The weight of quiet
Chapter 89 The call
Chapter 90 Still waters
Chapter 91 The distance between us
Chapter 92 The weight we carry
Chapter 93 Night on the water
Chapter 94 Only you tonight
Chapter 95 The spark
Chapter 96 The weight of truth
Chapter 97 The choice
Chapter 98 No turning back
Chapter 99 The suspect
Chapter 100 Cleaning house
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