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Chapter 24: The Penthouse
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2026-05-21 22:19:16
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He Never Claimed Me Chapter 92: When the Lights Went Out
Darkness swallowed the ballroom. The music died, leaving a silence so complete that even the guests seemed afraid to breathe. Then the screaming began. Crystal shattered on the marble floor. Chairs scraped back as guests stumbled in the dark, their composure dissolving into chaos. “Stay where you are!” a guard shouted. Noah was already moving. “Ava!” His voice cut through the darkness. He ignored the board members and the investors. He only cared about finding her. Emergency lights flickered, bathing the room in a dim, sinister red glow. Guests looked like ghosts beneath the crimson light. Daniel pressed his earpiece. “Report!” Only static answered. “The network is down,” a guard yelled. “Cameras are offline!” Noah scanned the room. “Ava!” “I’m here.” Noah followed the sound of her voice through the confusion, weaving between overturned chairs and frightened guests. When he finally reached her, relief struck him so hard it almost weakened his knees. He caught b
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 91: The Guests Arrive
By late afternoon, the estate no longer resembled a family home; it had been transformed into a gilded fortress. Luxury cars rolled through the gates one after another, their polished exteriors reflecting the golden light of the setting sun. Men in tailored suits and women draped in designer gowns stepped onto the red-carpeted entrance, welcomed by attendants who greeted them with practiced, vacant smiles. The cameras never stopped flashing. From the second-floor window, Ava watched every arrival in silence. She had never seen so much wealth gathered in one place, yet she had never felt more like an intruder. A soft knock broke the silence. “Come in.” It was Isabella. She stepped inside wearing a floor-length champagne gown that seemed to weigh her down. Her makeup was flawless and her hair was perfectly styled, yet the expression in her eyes carried none of the excitement expected from a bride-to-be. For several seconds, neither woman spoke. Finally, Isabella broke the silence.
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 90: The Eve of War
The estate woke before sunrise. By eight o’clock, decorators had begun transforming the grand ballroom. Fresh lilies—the same white flowers that had haunted Ava for weeks—lined the grand staircase. Crystal chandeliers were polished until they reflected every ray of light, and staff hurried through the halls carrying trays, heavy floral arrangements, and expensive table settings. To anyone passing through the estate, it looked like a dream celebration. To Ava, it looked like a funeral for the life she thought she and Noah were building. She stood on the balcony overlooking the ballroom, watching strangers prepare for an engagement she refused to believe in. “They work fast,” she murmured. “They’ve been planning this for months.” Ava turned. Lydia stood behind her, wearing an elegant ivory suit. Her posture was as flawless and cold as a marble statue. “I wondered when you’d show your face,” Ava said. “I imagine you have many questions.” “I only have one.” Lydia waited,
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 89: The Guest List
The invitations spread across the city faster than Noah had expected. By midday, every major business publication had confirmed the engagement celebration. Television anchors discussed the union as if it had already happened, calling it the merger of two powerful families and a defining moment for the future of the Volkov empire. At the estate, Ava switched off another television before another commentator could finish congratulating Noah and Isabella. The silence that followed was almost unbearable. Her phone vibrated for what felt like the hundredth time that morning. She ignored another unknown number before a familiar name appeared on the screen. Tessa. She answered after a long hesitation. “Ava?” “I’m here.” “What is going on?” Tessa asked. “I’ve been seeing your boyfriend’s face on every news channel. They’re saying he’s getting engaged.” Ava closed her eyes. “I know.” “You know?” Tessa sounded stunned. “Tell me they’re lying.” Ava didn’t answer. The si
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 88: Unfinished Words
Ava didn’t stop walking until she reached the east wing of the house. The hallway was empty, and the early morning light through the windows looked pale and cold. Outside, she could see reporters still waiting at the gates, their cameras flashing like distant lightning. She wrapped her arms around herself. For the first time since she met Noah, she felt completely alone. The door behind her opened. She didn’t need to turn around; she knew it was him. “I’ve been looking for you,” Noah said softly. He sounded tired. Ava let out a sad laugh. “You finally found me.” Noah stood a few feet away, giving her space. “I should have stopped this before the news found out. I should have made it clear to my mother that this engagement wasn’t happening.” “You should have,” Ava said. “I thought I had more time to fix it.” Ava looked out the window. “So did I.” There was a long, heavy silence. Finally, Noah spoke again. “When my father stepped away from the company, my mother took
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 87: The Choice They Made
The estate woke before dawn, though the air inside felt thick and stagnant, as if the walls themselves were struggling to breathe. By six o’clock, every television in the house was tuned to the same news cycle.VOLKOV HEIR’S ENGAGEMENT TO ISABELLA LAURENT EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND. The commentators spoke with clinical certainty, their voices filling the morning with talk of business mergers, shifting political influence, and the combined power of two of the country’s wealthiest dynasties. Not one of them questioned whether Noah had actually agreed to any of it. Ava stood in the corner of the living room, her hand hovering over the remote until she finally hit the power button. The screen flickered and died, but the silence that followed felt louder than the broadcast. A soft, hesitant knock came at her bedroom door. When she opened it, Daniel stood outside, his expression uncharacteristically strained. “Miss Ava,” he began, then paused. “Mrs. Volkov has arrived.” A cold, heavy knot f
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 35: Exposure
The surveillance photos on Lydia’s desk were clear. "The salon is called Ava’s Glam," Julian said over the line. His voice was completely steady. "She runs it with Tessa Clarke. The building belongs to a commercial group, but the apartment upstairs is leased under a different company name. That's
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 32: Pattern Recognition
Lydia didn't build her position in the Volkov family by being soft. She hadn't earned her seat at the table by being quiet, and she certainly hadn't done it by letting her focus slip. She had learned early what mistakes cost in this house. Sitting at the small lacquer desk in her private sitting
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 30: Observation
The silence inside the private dining room at the club was different from the silence in Ava’s house. It didn't smell like bleach. It just smelled like clean leather, gin, and money. Noah sat across from his mother, Lydia, his fingers resting against his cup, His secretary had already called him
He Never Claimed Me Chapter 26: The Almost Question
Ava woke up to the smell of actual food cooking, which was weird because Noah’s kitchen usually felt more like a showroom than a place where people actually ate. She sat up on the edge of the massive bed, pulling the sheet around her shoulders. The apartment was still quiet, but it wasn't that he
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