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Bound By paper Hearts

Chapter 9 Counter Attack

Word Count: 1714    |    Released on: 31/08/2023

ultiple tabloids, shouting in disbelief. She switched n

d as she violently hurled the remote

objects, tossing and scattering them. After

e got 15 minu

r mobile phone, but she restrained herself, mindful of the expe

London, Andrew surfed through news channels,

rated actress Alice Cooper came under scrutiny, accused of deceivi

Ella White, the assistant to designer Monica

the moment she handed Alice her outfit. As Alice cross-verif

k; she covertly filmed Ella

appeared on the screen, insisting that only Alice could acco

lla White. As an assistant to Monica, shouldn't

take; it's a ca

re footage of Monica bullying juni

erg; Monica Parker routinely har

d Chairman Mason Rex have a close bond that tr

ayed secret videos taken by paparazzi, feat

ason Rex being unfaithful to Alice Cooper? Is Moni

st Alice Cooper stem from envy

ed news, and then opted to switch off the TV. Subsequently, h

ice; delving deeper into her st

rol, switching channels in frustration. Turning off the TV, he erupted

on his shoulder, and tenderly asked, "Sweetheart, why are you

rom Monica's hold and fir

argeting you? Have you engaged in such behavior?" Mason qu

y think I have a malicious intent? This is all part of Alice's scheme to discredit me. She

he donned Sophie's outfit, yet yo

pt profusely, aiming to sway Mason. Falling

g. It's all about your design." Mason gripped Monica's hand, enveloped her in a gent

ng to such schemes is both deplorable and unacceptable." Mon

eo involving Ella, fueling her anger. They've even managed

tant's blunder. Can't you see? The media's question cast

is ordeal. The entire chaos has stained my image, and Alice has alrea

onspiracy, but eventually, he reached a breaking point. His dedic

ainst Alice was putting an axe to her own foot, considering a

still his fiancée. Even though the marriage registration was postponed, it's not canceled, and they're still togethe

fter the news broadcast, 'You've disappointed me profound

the media in my favor; she can redeem my reputation. Please, approach her for hel

s head, uncertain about requesting favors

t move. We shouldn't pressure Alice too

t about me; it's for you, for the company, for our future, and for our baby. Sweetheart, I know you've always envisioned hav

words to persuade Mason,

ason affirmed and sealed the statement

passionate fulfillment of his desires by Monica, who

for dinner," Andrew informed Alice, then headed

highs, Alice styled her long hair in loose curls and adorned herself with

g Andrew's heart to skip a beat. Yet, he quickly regai

oned in astonishment as Andrew press

party for us on the rooftop." Andrew ment

phasized keeping our marria

y in

she shrugged her shoulders. It appeared he had hidden motive

alated as they found the beautifully adorned rooftop utterly deserted. There was no one ar

lice glanced at Andrew

olled over to the table and retrie

usband and wife.' Andrew recogn

cting a subdued mood as he surveyed the preparations. Out of respect f

actly close, we can still

." Alic

gne bottle, poured glasses

d it well." Andrew remarked,

ce took a few s

's wr

quite low," Alice honestly

u should avoid

htweight as you might think," Alice re

right balance between conf

ted and burped, placing three fingers on her lips. And

" Andrew gently grasped Alice's hand

to control me!" she yelled. "Why is everyone tryin

g glassy, and she started sobbing. C

orthless? They sidelined m

eless? They marginalized

ho

e to the influence of alcohol, Andrew is

randpa, gran

h Alice's family? They can't be sibli

hip with Monica?" Andre

h, and he leaned in. Placing her index finger on her lips, she

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1 Chapter 1 The Betrayal2 Chapter 2 The Contract3 Chapter 3 A New Trap4 Chapter 4 Andrew At Work5 Chapter 5 The Contest Begins6 Chapter 6 Alice In Trouble7 Chapter 7 A New Surprise8 Chapter 8 The Argument9 Chapter 9 Counter Attack10 Chapter 10 Alice's Pain11 Chapter 11 The City Tour12 Chapter 12 Misunderstanding13 Chapter 13 Possesive Andrew14 Chapter 14 The Press Conference15 Chapter 15 The Audition16 Chapter 16 The Confession17 Chapter 17 The News18 Chapter 18 The Cunning Monica19 Chapter 19 The Blackmailing20 Chapter 20 Calm Before The Storm21 Chapter 21 Monica's Conspiracy22 Chapter 22 Alice Accepted Andrew23 Chapter 23 The Visit Of The Past24 Chapter 24 Meeting With In-laws25 Chapter 25 Another Meeting26 Chapter 26 New Entry27 Chapter 27 Andrew Persuaded28 Chapter 28 Family Conflict29 Chapter 29 Behind the Questions30 Chapter 30 Spousal family meal31 Chapter 31 Philanthropic Alice32 Chapter 32 Smell A Rat33 Chapter 33 Saved By Men In Black34 Chapter 34 Finale Of Painful History35 Chapter 35 Sunshine After Rain36 Chapter 36 A Narrow Escape37 Chapter 37 It's Sunday38 Chapter 38 Last-Minute Escapade39 Chapter 39 Altercation40 Chapter 40 The Art of Apology41 Chapter 41 Distracting Desires42 Chapter 42 Mending fences43 Chapter 43 Passion's Embrace44 Chapter 44 Net of deceit45 Chapter 45 Troublemaker46 Chapter 46 Close By Culprit47 Chapter 47 Inconvenient Truth48 Chapter 48 Fatal Attack49 Chapter 49 Lost In The Woods50 Chapter 50 Dreams And Reality51 Chapter 51 The Pursuit of Clues52 Chapter 52 Guilt-free53 Chapter 53 Surprising Turns54 Chapter 54 Shockwaves55 Chapter 55 Boomerang56 Chapter 56 Wear And Tear57 Chapter 57 Unspoken Updates58 Chapter 58 Retail Adventure59 Chapter 59 Cat Out Of The Bag60 Chapter 60 Kinship Crisis61 Chapter 61 The Soup of Discord62 Chapter 62 Elegance And Revelations63 Chapter 63 Glimpses of Deceit64 Chapter 64 The Silent Storm65 Chapter 65 Storm Rages66 Chapter 66 Obscured Plans67 Chapter 67 The Envelope's Secret68 Chapter 68 The Enigma Unraveled69 Chapter 69 Reckoning with Betrayal70 Chapter 70 Emotions Unbound71 Chapter 71 Echoes Of The Past72 Chapter 72 Fatal Injection73 Chapter 73 Hidden Ensnarement74 Chapter 74 Truth Behind the Lies75 Chapter 75 The Veil Lifted76 Chapter 76 Harmony at Home77 Chapter 77 Love on Venetian Waters78 Chapter 78 Heavenly Union79 Chapter 79 Rekindling Friendships80 Chapter 80 A Night of Surprises81 Chapter 81 Clash of Worlds82 Chapter 82 Emotional Showdown83 Chapter 83 Bleeding Heart84 Chapter 84 A heart-wrenching choice85 Chapter 85 The Burden of Choices86 Chapter 86 Nocturnal Confessions87 Chapter 87 Romantic Yacht Secrets88 Chapter 88 Changing Seasons89 Chapter 89 Ephemeral Joy90 Chapter 90 Pandora's Box91 Chapter 91 Parental Chronicles92 Chapter 92 Love Amidst Chaos93 Chapter 93 On the Move: Family Edition94 Chapter 94 Family Splash95 Chapter 95 Sunshine and Shenanigans96 Chapter 96 Games of Love97 Chapter 97 Little Joy's Mischief98 Chapter 98 Media Mayhem99 Chapter 99 Legal Turmoil100 Chapter 100 Custody Confrontations