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THE TALE OF FORBIDDEN LOVE (THE SECRET OF THE TONGUE)

Chapter 3 THE MANSION'S CALL

Word Count: 1327    |    Released on: 13/03/2024

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o the man she left the club with, "Common girl, I paid you for what you

isfied, weren't you”? Riley replied angrily, raising her voice.You

g to happen? You better take it and

e her, picked up her handbag and the money on the bed, heading out of

the man said to Riley,who

ng men dressed in black came into the hotel. They met the

m head to toe, moved with calculated precision.

left a few minutes ago, when the door cracked open,

d effort, the robbers stripped the room bare,their hands clutching jewels, cash, and other precious belongings

EY'S

, Riley lay wrapped beneath her duvet,

room with playful curiosity. "Why on earth are you still huddled up in bed?" Maggie's voice twirls

. "Nana, let me

ill to those around her. She has contagious laughter that fills the air with positivity and warmth. With her ea

ey, what's up?" Maggie asked, her tone laced with interest. "Where we

ey replied coolly, though Maggie's

ious, "I thought you said you were d

moving towards her wooden chair. "Nana's diabetic; she needs treatment, and I

gether playfully. "Well, speaking of decent jobs," she sai

ce lit up with hope.

ob," Maggie replied

reeping into her voice. "But I haven't done that b

young guy, actually. Okay, let's just say it's an assistant job; you wi

ung guy need a caregiver if he is cr

t and just needs someone to help him out with some personal things,”

closed. When you say personal thing

ome errands; that's it.“ Maggie said, moving the second chair close to Riley, “Look, you really need this job,and the pay

will give it a sh

hear,” Maggie said, giv

HE HO

ng? It's good to see you today." L

ling after the last treatment? Do you feel any better?”

than yesterday, Doc

hysiotherapist to help you with some stretches and ex

ES LATER IN

the job,Riley said over the phone.

replied. “I hope this one goes well

ccessful." Maggie reassured her. Okay, fi

and not an office. "Hmm, the interview is taking place in this mansion?" Riley asked herself,breathing in and breath

ush greenery surrounding it. Its grandeur was unmistak

. Then she heard a masculine voice say, “You can come in and sit,” through the intercom. Riley l

an with expressive eyes and a genuine smile that lit up hi

ollette." Nice to have you,

ting curly black hair and gray eyes, adds to his charismatic aura. He has been Lucas' friend

endly demeanor, which makes him eff

ou are here,” James said, walki

,” Riley said, looking at

g my friend,just helping him go on errands and help with some little stuff till he gets better. He is an able-bodied man, but he just needs someone t

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1 Chapter 1 A SPLASH OF MISFORTUNE2 Chapter 2 UNEXPECTED TURNS3 Chapter 3 THE MANSION'S CALL4 Chapter 4 GALA MOMENTS5 Chapter 5 FATEFUL ENCOUNTER6 Chapter 6 A DAY'S STRUGGLE7 Chapter 7 CLUMSY STEP8 Chapter 8 IMMENSE PLEASURE9 Chapter 9 THE STRANGE CALL10 Chapter 10 THE UNPLANNED TRANSLATOR11 Chapter 11 A RELIEF OF GENEROSITY12 Chapter 12 AN UNUSUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION13 Chapter 13 ENVY AND JEALOUSY14 Chapter 14 THROWBACK15 Chapter 15 UNEXPECTED NEWS16 Chapter 16 THE MEETING PREPARATION17 Chapter 17 THE MEETING18 Chapter 18 THE SECOND REJECTION 19 Chapter 19 SHADOWS AND LIGHT20 Chapter 20 BREWING VENGEANCE21 Chapter 21 ECHOES OF DISCOVERY22 Chapter 22 A BOND BEYOND BLOOD23 Chapter 23 WARDROBE MALFUNCTION24 Chapter 24 PRE BIRTHDAY DINNER25 Chapter 25 UNUSUAL BIRTHDAY26 Chapter 26 BIRTHDAY BITTERNESS27 Chapter 27 FALTERED HOPE28 Chapter 28 UNYIELDING PURSUITS 29 Chapter 29 REUNITED30 Chapter 30 THE BIRTHDAY DINNER31 Chapter 31 THE HEALING EMBRACE32 Chapter 32 BOUND BY DUTY33 Chapter 33 BENEATH THE SHADOWS 34 Chapter 34 UNEXPECTED BOUNDS35 Chapter 35 UNUSUAL DINNER SATISFACTION36 Chapter 36 CARE AND DUTY37 Chapter 37 A MOTHER'S OFFER38 Chapter 38 A RACE AGAINST TIME 39 Chapter 39 NIGHT RACE40 Chapter 40 SAD NEWS41 Chapter 41 PAIN42 Chapter 42 FORTY TWO43 Chapter 43 FORTY THREE44 Chapter 44 FORTY FOUR45 Chapter 45 FORTY FIVE 46 Chapter 46 FORTY SIX47 Chapter 47 FORTY SEVEN48 Chapter 48 FORTY EIGHT49 Chapter 49 FORTY NINE50 Chapter 50 FIFTY 51 Chapter 51 FIFTY ONE52 Chapter 52 FIFTY TWO53 Chapter 53 FIFTY THREE54 Chapter 54 FIFTY FOUR55 Chapter 55 FIFTY FIVE56 Chapter 56 FIFTY SIX57 Chapter 57 FIFTY SEVEN58 Chapter 58 FIFTY EIGHT59 Chapter 59 FIFTY NINE60 Chapter 60 SIXTY61 Chapter 61 SIXTY ONE62 Chapter 62 SIXTY TWO