Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

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Annie ran out of the mansion/not even waiting for Alexander to stir from his sleep, her mind was consumed by fear and anger.

She muttered something about the doctor's appointment to the took and left.

She needed to keep up appearances.

She drove herself.

With the morning sun barely over the horizon, she grasped the steering wheel with tight knuckles, turning white against the leather, as she sped toward her destination.

The drive to the playhouse seemed to take forever. Her mind replayed the damning video she had watched the night before, shame and fury mixing into a storm within her. To see herself, masked but unmistakably her, riding that guy's cock was enough to make bile rise in her throat.

That scar made the whole thing undeniable.

She finally reached her destination and parked her car a few blocks away so as not to raise any suspicion. She pulled a face mask over her nose and adjusted her cap over her head to disguise herself as she stepped out of the car. Her eyes darted around hawk-like, scanning for any signs of recognition. She strode briskly down the street, her heart pounding with both dread and determination.

Her stomach started to twist the closer she got to the playhouse. The place that was once so alive now stood solitary, bolted shut with "For Lease" signs plastered on each window. It had been shut down-closed just two weeks after she had announced her pregnancy. Annie's feet seemed to freeze as she stared on in unbelievable anger, now growing within her. She cursed under her breath, her hands trembling with suppressed fury.

She hissed to herself, low and venomous. "He thinks he can play games with me? He doesn't know who he's dealing with.".

The flames of vengeance burned her mind. This man was out to blackmail her. The gravest mistake of his life, he had just made. They clearly didn't know who they were up against, but they would soon learn. Nobody crosses Annie and gets away scathe-free. Even her own father had faced her wrath five years ago.

Angrily, she stormed back to her car, her heels echoing in the empty street. Getting inside, she slammed the door shut and pulled out her phone. Her fingers were trembling with rage as she typed a message.

'Find out who's behind this email. I want it done ASAP!

She hit send, her chest heaving with the effort of calming herself down as she leaned back in her seat, staring coldly at the still-empty road.

and instantly, the engine roared

and make him wish he

AAAAA

plagued by vivid images of Emma and Jaden kissing, replaying like a tormenting film reel He had tossed and turned, his fists clenching the sheets until his knuckles whitened. Every time he closed his eyes, he could feel

burned deeper than he could

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retaliatory strike against him for what he did to her on his mother's welcome-back party? It couldn't have been just one big coincidence. The

with anger and

CEO of L.A.D. this morning at the Ben House at

so far away. The billion-dollar contract

with Emma, the girl who has occupied literally every corner in his

cautious, catching the intensity of Alexander's

cold and razor-sharp, piercing through Kevin like a dagger. "Find out where

Emma is right this moment." Alexander thundered, raw and commanding, leaving no room for

moment, not knowing how to continue. But the stormy look on Alexander's face was enough

the road's slow lane

is at the hospital, sir. She's there

"But the meeting..."

Alexander

to the hospital was tense, the air inside the car heavy with unspoken thoughts. Alexander sat rigid in the back seat, his fingers tapping restlessly on his thigh, as his heart raced against the anger, longing, and something he

He made long, purposeful strides to the VIP section, his shoes echoing

where Emily was under treatment. He adjusted his tie and took a deep breath, though it did nothing to calm the raging storm

little girl's face with her hand. Emily was fast asleep, her small figure curled

anger Emma looked

swift strides; his

she could react, Alexander