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Avery's POV"Wasn't that what you have always wished for? Can you swear an oath that you didn't feel honored when you heard me refer to you as my fiancee? Come on, come off that crap! We both know you have been praying for this." I flared up, avoiding eye contact with her.I didn't know what else to say to her, instead I tried to cover up everything and try to make it look like she was the one at fault. She had been the same person pestering me all these while to make everything going on between us formal, which I tried to do in the meeting. Why then was she acting up all of a sudden, as if she was no longer interested to be referred to as my fiancee?Before she could say anything else, I walked out of her sight and went downstairs to phone my friend, Luke, because I could literally no longer bear the heat she had just ignited."Hey man, why have you called me this late? Is everything alright with you? How was your outing with your woman?" He fired questions endlessly from the other e
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Bella's POVI froze on the spot, he did not just hear me talking on the phone, I struggled to end the call. But the voice kept talking, Seeing the fact that I was trying to end the conversation, his eyes furrowed in suspicion.“Who's that on the phone?”I turned my gaze to see him, standing with fury in his eyes, great! Just great.“Who was_” he immediately cut me short,“Don't tell me this time that I was just hearing things because this time? I hear you loud and clear”.Avery stood by the door, his arms crossed over his chest. His face was red with anger, his eyes burning with a mixture of fear and rage. He had heard everything that had happened, which I hoped he did not. He looked furious with me but at the same time, I looked at him, I wondered how much he had heard. Did he hear the fear in my voice? I didn't know what to say, the words tangled in my mind. "I..." I began, but the words caught in my throat. I swallowed hard, trying to find the right thing to say. “You're stam
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Avery's POVThe sun streamed through the window, and my eyes fluttered open. I blinked, my mind still fuzzy from sleep. Then, I remembered the argument from the night before, and my stomach clenched with dread. I rolled over, looking for Bella, but the bed was empty. I sat up, feeling a pang of worry. Where was she? Had she left? I threw off the covers and stumbled out of bed, my heart pounding as I searched the house.My search was in vain, as I sank onto the couch, my head in my hands. My heart was racing, and I felt sick with worry. Did I push her too far? Or did I say something I couldn't take back? I closed my eyes, the scene from the night before playing out in my mind like a movie. The door suddenly opened and she walked in, we both shared a glance but I broke it off heading upstairs to prepare for work,I entered my bathroom, letting the water wash me over, her voice echoing in my ears,“You're insecure!”. I clenched my teeth, folding my fists,“You don't know what you'r
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Luke's PovI walked out of Avery's company building, I just couldn't shake off the feeling of uneasiness that had been nagging at me all day.I had tried to push it aside, to focus on my work. But no matter what I did, I took a deep breath, trying to calm down, as I walked down the street, I picked up my cell phone, it was noon already so she had no excuse not to pick up my call.I quickly dialed her number, but she didn't pick up at first,“Really now, Bella?” I scoffed dialing again and this time she picked.“We need to see now,” I said with much authority in my voice, she sighed and then “Fine. Will be there in Five.” She says as she hangs up the call. I wasn't going to let her mess up with everything because of her flimsy excuses and drama.I drove to the restaurant, it was quiet since it was still noon, and not many customers were there. I paid at the counter and then headed to the VIP section. If anyone spotted us, they could have misunderstood the scene. After hearing what
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Bella's POVI watched Luke stand up from the table, his movements stiff and formal. He didn't say a word, just turned and walked away. I could feel the anger radiating off of him, and I knew that he was upset but how dare he threaten me with money, to hell with him and Avery.They were truly birds of the same feather. Insensitive and cruel. I sat there with my hands clenched in anger, the waiter came to clear the table while I grabbed my small bag handing it in the crock of my shoulders, as I walked out of the restaurant. I have to go to his office and apologize.I flagged down the cab, entered, and headed for his office, after a small ride, I got down, paid the driver then crossed over to the company gates, this was quite big for a company, and only Avery handling it. I walked into the company's lobby, the sight was beautiful, and I couldn't help but admire the view.The guard sights me from afar and then walks up to me,“Ma'am, you can't stand in the lobby for too long, it's either
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As we arrived at Avery's penthouse, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. The safety of his home brought some comfort to my frayed nerves.Avery led me inside and immediately locked the doors and windows, checking each one thoroughly. It was clear that we were in danger, and he wasn't taking any chances."Bella, I need to tell you something," Avery said, his voice filled with apprehension. "I have reason to believe that someone is trying to harm us. They know about my memory loss and are using it to their advantage."I felt my heart sink as he spoke, realizing the gravity of the situation. We both knew that our lives were in danger, and we needed to be careful if we wanted to survive."Who could it be?" I asked, my voice trembling with fear. "Is it Veronica and John?"Avery shook his head. "No, it's not them. They've been trying to sabotage our relationship and take over from me, but they're not the ones behind this."I felt a knot form in my stomach as he continued
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Bella's POVAs I retrieved the wine and ice, my mind raced with possibilities. We needed to be proactive in our efforts to protect ourselves, but we also couldn't ignore the fact that we were in love. Our relationship was on the line, but we couldn't let that distract us from the danger we faced.When I returned with the drinks, Avery took a sip and looked at me with a serious expression. "Bella, I need to tell you something else," he said, his voice filled with hesitation. "I've been keeping something from you."My heart sank as he spoke those words. I knew that this couldn't be good. Has he found out something, or does he know I am a fraud? I need to be prepared for whatever is coming but I never expected it to be this early, my thoughts running in different lanes. "What is it?" I asked finally, my voice trembling with fear.Avery hesitated for a moment before continuing. "I've been seeing a therapist," he said slowly. "I know it sounds strange, but I've been struggling with some me
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Earlier at Heaven's Lounge… The luxurious lounge in heaven's depths was dimly lit, and the air was thick with the scent of expensive cigars and scotch. Two men sat in a dark corner, their backs against the wall, their eyes fixed on the main entrance. They were dressed in tailored suits that spoke of wealth and power.The first man spoke in a low voice, his words filled with an urgent tone, "We can't wait any longer. It's time to take Avery's company. He's held onto it for far too long, and it's time for us to make a move."The second man nodded in agreement, "I couldn't agree more. But we need to be careful. Avery is a smart man, and he won't go down without a fight."The first man leaned back in his chair, "That's where I come in. I've been doing some digging, and I've discovered that Avery has recently started seeing a therapist and has begun collecting memories. He might start remembering everything which is not good for us."The second man raised an eyebrow, "Really? And what is
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