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Love in Disguise

Chapter 2 Unveiling the truth

Word Count: 1116    |    Released on: 13/10/2024

memory of getting fired flashed through my mind, followed by the cruel end to my relationship with James. Everything was spiraling out of control, an

ered, clutching a pillow tight against my

erything, Charlotte. You still have me, your mom, and Olivia. We love you,

gering feeling of that phone call from the night before. The stranger's v

ears from my face. "Some guy called me last night. He said something about James

rd. Maybe you should call him back,

"What if it

e shot back, her tone firm.

aling the number with trembling fingers. The line rang

voice was calm but tense, as

ice surprisingly steady. "You call

poke again, his tone lowering. "It's not something I c

t I forced myself to

fuku Noodle Bar on First Avenue. I knew the

agreed. "I'

Just as the sun was starting to set, my phone buzzed with a re

elming feeling of failure. But the feeling only deepened when th

himed from the hallway. I tensed, hea

m the kitchen. Her eyes widened when she saw the landlord stand

e shaking slightly. "Please, come in.

his voice was sharp. "I'm not here for a social visit, Mr

ied to speak. "I... I know, sir. We're trying to

n. If the payment doesn't come th

and I felt a wave of guilt crash over me. I should be helping. I

l, her eyes filled with worry. "It'll be okay, Mom,"

known number again-the man from earlier, reminding me of

stuck by me through the entire mess. S

u. You're not meeti

dles and sizzling vegetables filled the air, but my stomach was in knots

hirt and blue pants sat near the back, hi

s we reached the table. I shook his hand

, my voice firmer than I expecte

s voice. "Stay away from James

opped. "What

y laundering, and he's broke. The authorities are closing in

m, my mouth dr

r money. It's... ugly. You're l

ing to process everyt

questioning everyone close to him, and

the table. "Thank God you

n shock. "Thank y

hit my face, snapping me back to reality. Jame

s define me. Dressed in a white suit, I walked through the city, dropping my

he last office, my phon

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stared at the unkn

he want w

I wasn't sure if I was r

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1 Chapter 1 The Shattering2 Chapter 2 Unveiling the truth3 Chapter 3 The Night of Missed Chances4 Chapter 4 The Secret Opportunity5 Chapter 5 Unveiling the Unexpected: A Clumsy Encounter and a Mysterious Saviour6 Chapter 6 The Turning Point7 Chapter 7 The Disguise Dilemma8 Chapter 8 Double Lives and Disguises9 Chapter 9 Mason's Gamble10 Chapter 10 Midnight Confrontations11 Chapter 11 Caught in the Tension12 Chapter 12 Unwelcome Surprises13 Chapter 13 Dangerous Deals14 Chapter 14 The Rescue Gamble15 Chapter 15 Into Flames16 Chapter 16 Love in Disguise17 Chapter 17 The Unlikely Duo18 Chapter 18 Shadows of the Past19 Chapter 19 Heated Moments20 Chapter 20 Cracks in Armor21 Chapter 21 Revealing Secrets22 Chapter 22 Unmasking Intentions23 Chapter 23 A Favor with Conditions24 Chapter 24 Moving in25 Chapter 25 New Grounds26 Chapter 26 Think big, Start Small27 Chapter 27 Unspoken connections28 Chapter 28 Mixed Signals29 Chapter 29 Disguised Troubles30 Chapter 30 A Splash of Chaos31 Chapter 31 The Morning Dance32 Chapter 32 The Uninvited Guest33 Chapter 33 Unspoken Tensions34 Chapter 34 The Goldberg's Mansion35 Chapter 35 Fractured Reflections36 Chapter 36 More building tension37 Chapter 37 Whisper of Strategy38 Chapter 38 Plan B and Maybe a Little Touch of Plan C39 Chapter 39 Business Project Plan40 Chapter 40 Business Deals41 Chapter 41 Victories42 Chapter 42 Family Emotional Struggles43 Chapter 43 Reunions And New Beginnings44 Chapter 44 Vacation in Hawaii45 Chapter 45 Little Naughty46 Chapter 46 Unknown helper47 Chapter 47 The Pursuit of Luxury48 Chapter 48 Deception And Desires49 Chapter 49 Undercover At The Beach50 Chapter 50 A Night of Seduction51 Chapter 51 Lost In The Moment52 Chapter 52 The Morning After53 Chapter 53 Returning Home54 Chapter 54 The Unexpected Obstacle55 Chapter 55 Masks and Revelation56 Chapter 56 A Father's Ultimatum57 Chapter 57 Deception And Denial58 Chapter 58 Hidden Agendas59 Chapter 59 Beyond The Facade Of Deception60 Chapter 60 Shattered Illusion61 Chapter 61 Shattered Trust62 Chapter 62 A New Beginning63 Chapter 63 Poisonous Intentions64 Chapter 64 A Fight For Life65 Chapter 65 A Sister's Revenge66 Chapter 66 A Journey Through Darkness67 Chapter 67 The Unexpected Turn68 Chapter 68 Mysterious Abduction