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Fading Embers: The Search for Lost Love

Chapter 3Ā Resurfacing Shadows

Word Count: 1654 Ā Ā Ā |Ā Ā Ā  Released on: 07/06/2024

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sorry, but I can't refuse. Yang proposed

"I promised I would be so good to you. I would take over Fat

l struggling is annoying. I'm telling you this because I don't wa

ill hopelessly in love with her. The reason he couldn't move on or open his heart t

. He turned slightly towards his secretary, who sil

ntment, sir," she announced, steppi

nt wall of his office. The night view of Texas sparked numerous

urtly. "He said to take u

im the criteria

er voice coupled with

we always inform every client of that

d, bowing slightly. "I didn't b

him for free?" Ranya interrupted, shoving hi

repeatedly. "I'm sorry, sir. I will p

meeting Vivian soon, and he wanted to avoid getting annoyed or upset. Any hint of e

. I mea

of my office and d

g to take her leave, but his

t here some hours ago... What w

rie was out of place, but he needed to know if Calista bottled her feelings only in his presence or if she displayed emotions while walking aw

wearing a complete

nnounced, waving h

again before closing

oring compared to the numerous questions piling up in his heart. His cell phone rang, an

, resting his h

ary to cancel the appo

nya scoffed, taking the phone off his ea

ents with my dad, man. I canc

. Your dad can be the Minister, the CEO, and

pay way better than any organ

you boss or, worse, taking orders from

fter being stabbed by the love of his life, was the o

you will be sending your half-b

dly between his fingers. "If this is a

all. I know you're professional, and family

winced, rubbing the back of his neck with his hands. He t

with him?" Damian asked, a hi

ime, I will do everything in my power to ensure

ion. I promise it's nothing criminal," he replied, scoffing. "You wouldn't know

urderous smirk. Damian could only s

I'll see if it's worth playing w

r help meant he had proven himself as a son capable of

left, he was left with only one thing... or maybe two that kept him going. And now

only thing, aside from his work, that gives him peace.

nd quickened his pace to catch the woman running towards him. "Ranya," she said, p

ding his arms firmly aro

the hug, her hands o

mplimented, releasing his hold on

to the other chair, her eyes roaming the vicinity. It's been three

However, his wealth paled in comparison to Ranya's three years ago. Rany

ow is the richest lawyer in the US. A billion

be leaving Beijing for Florida yesterday.

wrong with him? He loved Vivian and felt extremely comfortable wi

y. She left him heartbroken; he had begged and called tirel

morrow, but I couldn't wait. I missed you so much," Vivian

genuine. He used to miss her- for years, for the past three years, the past two years, and the past year. But now, they felt like mere words

ed, feeling the urge to pull away. If he does, he will l

his lips and then his face. "Kiss me now to

d always aroused him in the past. He refrained from kissing anyone else all th

ista... he refrained almost immediately as h

evident on her face as she stared at him. Her blue

iately, having no time to thi

e was another woman who kept him sane and prevented him from losing hi

urged, pushing him

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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