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Heart of the Empire

Heart of the Empire

Author: Ojayy Art
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Chapter 1 A Difficult Life

Word Count: 1183    |    Released on: 23/09/2024

her reflection, she noticed a weary 28-year-old woman with under-eye dark circles, a stark contrast to her once energeti

rough from sleep deprivation,

om, saying, "Yes, I'm awake." "Wha

eling paint, while the linoleum floor showed stains and signs of wear. She

led into the kitchen, his eyes tired and blo

opened the can and emptied it into a pot. I can attem

ey? You think that pitiful job of

the stove. She knew better than to argue. Her job as a waitress at t

could have more money if gamb

ain's voice was abrupt, causing Jenif

lied. "I'll attempt to work an additi

ze. How dare you speak disrespectfully to me, Jeni

illing with tears. I under

nter. He smirked, saying, "That's an improvement." "Quickly finish

and observing as he devoured them eagerly. She kept a small po

while eating, "I requi

utiously, "Wh

ook out a stack of bills from his pocket. The men must n

a beat. "Kain, where d

Don't ask questions

d tucking it into her apron poc

ng his jacket. "Good. And remember, if you

y exhale and retrieved the money from her pocket, gazing at it. It was the largest amount of mon

e clients were impolite, the gratuities were limited, and she felt pain in her feet fr

uring a short pause. "Are you alright? You appe

ile. "I'm doing well,

to talk to," Lisa said, offe

, I'm here," Lisa said, gi

lied, though she knew she couldn't share the

her apron pocket. The streets were dark and empty, and she

d the money in a loose floorboard beneath the bed,

y valuable possession she owned was the necklace left to her by her mother. She

r cheeks, "I desire your presence." "I am uns

s shouting abruptly woke

Kain's voice roared through th

shed into the living room, where Kain stood, his face

ist painfully. "What's wrong is that I c

Jenifer said, wincing as his grip

demanded, shaking

Jenifer replied quickly, hoping to calm him

Jenifer followed, her heart pounding. She watched as he tore

ed, stuffing the cash back into his poc

trying to keep her voice steady.

out of my way today. I have imp

of relief and dread. "Okay, Ka

oor. "And do not consider exiting this fl

wn her cheeks. She found herself stuck, without any escape route. Howe

ce's cool metal gave off an unfamiliar warmth, making her feel a sensation she had never ex

he hers glowed and a young lady looked out the window as

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“"I don't need your money... I never have... And, I never will..." Jenifar stated firmly. Alexander smiled ruefully, his eyes glinting with a mix of amusement and challenge. "What you feel for me is irrelevant... I've never asked for your love. And you always seem to forget that what we have here..." he paused, gesturing his fingers between the two of us. "Is just a business agreement, nothing more, nothing less!! And yes, we will come out of this alive. And when we do, I will find out who betrayed me! And I'll make them wish for death. In the heart of a bustling city, two women, Isabella Beckett and Jennifer Carlson, find their lives intertwined by an enigmatic necklace with ancient, mystical powers. This necklace, a family heirloom passed down through generations, holds the power to bridge souls across realms. Isabella Beckett, the intelligent and determined daughter of Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Beckett Enterprises, discovers the necklace in an old family trunk. Unbeknownst to her, the necklace's twin lies with, Jenifer Carlson a 28 year old married woman, whose life as been nothing but suffering and hardship. Jennifer discovers her necklace while exploring her ancestor's belongings, drawn to its intricate design and mysterious aura. Jenifer was an orphan who grew up poor, all she had was the necklace her mother left her. One day her husband got in trouble with other gangsters and whiles both of them were trying to escape, she was shot down by the other gangsters her husband stole from and dies on the spot. As her eyes closed off, her necklace glowed, she wakes up in a new person's body. Her name was Isabella Beckett. As she tries to unravel how she got into the body of someone else after she died, she soon learns about the new high society she found herself in. The Beckett and Romano families are the two most powerful business empires and conglomerates in New York. To ensure mutual gain and avoid ruthless competition, a strategic alliance was formed years ago between the two families. Which involves Jennifer who was now in Isabella's body, unbeknownst to everyone else, to get married to the heir of the Romano empire, Alexander Romano. Will trust and love blossom between the two families, or will a corporate war break out? Read "Heart Of The Empire", to find out.”
1 Chapter 1 A Difficult Life2 Chapter 2 The Beginning of the End3 Chapter 3 New Beginnings4 Chapter 4 The Romano Family5 Chapter 5 Tension Rising6 Chapter 6 A Deadly Alliance7 Chapter 7 The Birthday Party8 Chapter 8 Bullseye9 Chapter 9 Martin Lee10 Chapter 10 Shadows of Vengeance11 Chapter 11 A MischieviousPlan12 Chapter 12 Tying the Knot13 Chapter 13 The Wedding of the Century14 Chapter 14 Lost in a Dream15 Chapter 15 A Breakfast to Remember16 Chapter 16 The Prodigal Uncle17 Chapter 17 A Life of a Romano18 Chapter 18 The Neckless of Rebirth19 Chapter 19 The Unsettling Discovery20 Chapter 20 Elena Martinez21 Chapter 21 A dangerous lifestyle22 Chapter 22 The Seer's Revelation23 Chapter 23 A sound of synesthesia24 Chapter 24 The Morning After The End25 Chapter 25 A Rainy Confrontation26 Chapter 26 A deal in the Shadows27 Chapter 27 The death stare28 Chapter 28 Fractures Within the Wall29 Chapter 29 Convoy30 Chapter 30 The Bakery Incident31 Chapter 31 A Fresh Start32 Chapter 32 Clues Uncovered33 Chapter 33 An Evil Plan34 Chapter 34 Control of the Media35 Chapter 35 Corporate take over36 Chapter 36 Uncovering Motives37 Chapter 37 Vanity38 Chapter 38 Reclaiming Intimacy39 Chapter 39  Whispers of Deception40 Chapter 40 Unmasking the Manipulator41 Chapter 41 The Ally42 Chapter 42 Shared Secrets43 Chapter 43 The Inheritance of the Gemini Heart44 Chapter 44 The Ghosts of the Past