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Fading Embers: The Search for Lost Love

Chapter 2Ā The Pact

Word Count: 1572 Ā Ā Ā |Ā Ā Ā  Released on: 07/06/2024

ning w

Years

f the waiting room did little to calm her nerves. Her father's future hung in the balance, and Ranya Wind

l, not only because her family name and image would be tarnished but also because she couldn't bear to watch t

voice jolted her back to the present. She took a deep breath and stepped

elp you," Lila's voice echoed in her head as she walked i

e bit her lower lip, fighting the urge to look at the undeniably good-looking man before her. His looks left her tongue-ti

distress. She must have been in a hurry before coming to his office because her hair looked rough and messily packed. Her deep brown eyes flickered behind her glasses. Wit

en able to book an appointment with him with the help of Emily. She

him, the troubled and impatient look returning.

rrowed brow turn into frustration. "This is a law firm, and I'm here to assist

oint of being destr

nterrupted calm

used. "What?" she inquired, a lit

oid," he repeated. "

ought. "I'm sorry, Mr. Windsor, but I really need your help. I've been told you're

bably breaking down. He hated the sight of it. It infuriated him to se

lmost immediately, hoping

ase make the necessary payments. We can o

, not even a dime on her. She immediately dropped to t

pressionless and unf

twitched with mockery. It was bold of

he begged, now doing wh

with money, and it was funny how some peasants thought he ran a charity

ordered calml

t voice meant something, something li

t," she begged, still stubb

he ordered, a lit

-anything at all. Don't let

r, he would have to fight in court against his father's company. A

ng... I will do a

lista wanted to hear. She raised her head gradually, her face damp from tears, a long strand of hair c

" he ordered, walki

ightly behind him. A few minutes later, he returned, his left hand in his po

air of delicate paper sheets, and pushed the

Her pale face shifted from his handsome and extremely ca

n, Miss Calista," Ranya began, looking over

voice too coarse to speak. She watched as R

g and enchanting. Why ha

t grin of amusement pushed itself to his

voice barely above a whisper. "I will do a

ement for companionship." He paused, taking in her confused gaze. He pointed at it,

ring blankly at the contract, 'if he fin

herself. After all, money would be available-anything and everything that would guara

quire, and in return, I will ensure that your father's debt

ticed but remained unfazed by her emotions. He took delight in pushing Lewiston into th

s unethical, but she stubbornly

o whether she was the first he had proposed such a contract to; she was just relieved ther

picked up the contract. It was clear and concise, outlining the terms of her commitment.

adable expression, extending his hand. "Welco

run down her spine. She had saved he

-

Year

her hand as she stared at it intently. She gave the company a long gla

. He longed for lasting peace as he settled into his chair, wondering about

cus on the most important news, when his phone beeped. He picked it

calmly. "Just wow, M

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1 Chapter 1 Contract of hearts2 Chapter 2 The Pact3 Chapter 3 Resurfacing Shadows4 Chapter 4 Practical Affections5 Chapter 5 Echoes of Departure6 Chapter 6 Veiled Realities7 Chapter 7 The blank sheet8 Chapter 8 The Void She Left Behind9 Chapter 9 A Father's Challenge10 Chapter 10 New Beginnings11 Chapter 11 First Impressions12 Chapter 12 Desperate Searches13 Chapter 13 Tracking Shadows14 Chapter 14 Caught in the Web15 Chapter 15 Revelations and Regrets16 Chapter 16 Brewing New Beginnings17 Chapter 17 Unraveling Shadows18 Chapter 18 Deception and Desperation19 Chapter 19 Temptation and Tensions20 Chapter 20 Power Plays and Paternity21 Chapter 21 Revelations and Repercussions22 Chapter 22 The Unwanted Alliance23 Chapter 23 Echoes of the Past24 Chapter 24 Unveiled Intentions25 Chapter 25 Whispers of Change26 Chapter 26 Unspoken27 Chapter 27 Unexpected Invitations28 Chapter 28 Bound by Promises29 Chapter 29 Whiskey and Shadows30 Chapter 30 Desire31 Chapter 31 Power plays32 Chapter 32 Snowfall and Surprises33 Chapter 33 Midnight Confessions and Morning Disputes34 Chapter 34 Return to Texas35 Chapter 35 Disguised Emotions36 Chapter 36 Signoral37 Chapter 37 Last wish38 Chapter 38 Unexpected Reunions39 Chapter 39 Revelations and Resentments.40 Chapter 40 Unraveling Secrets.41 Chapter 41 Hidden Agendas and Unspoken Truths42 Chapter 42 Secrets and Surprises43 Chapter 43 Deceptive Dances44 Chapter 44 Intrusions and Illusions45 Chapter 45 Divided Loyalties46 Chapter 46 Tensions and Games47 Chapter 47 A Vivid Dream48 Chapter 48 Unspoken Ties49 Chapter 49 A Tangled Web of Emotions50 Chapter 50 Broken hearts51 Chapter 51 Turbulent Transitions.52 Chapter 52 Unplanned Encounters53 Chapter 53 Conflicted Hearts54 Chapter 54 The Rose Garden55 Chapter 55 Stolen Moments56 Chapter 56 Confrontations and Confessions57 Chapter 57 Betrayal Unveiled58 Chapter 58 Caught in the Crossfire59 Chapter 59 Shadows of the Past