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Chapter 18
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2026-06-08 21:40:20
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His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 53
Damian’s POVThe gala was in full swing—Florence's elite mingling with carefully selected members of Italy's most powerful families, their conversations a delicate balance of social pleasantries and veiled business negotiations.But where the hell was Aria?I'd specifically instructed her to be my dance partner tonight, had watched her transformation from frightened girl to breathtaking woman in that white dress. The image of her amber eyes wide with a mixture of fear and defiance was burned into my memory from our encounter in the fitting room. She'd looked like an angel—albeit a terrified one—when I'd left her with the stylists.She wouldn't dare disobey me. Not after what I told her about the consequences of violating our contract."Damian, darling!"Adriana's voice cut through my thoughts like fingernails on glass. She materialized beside me with that practiced grace that had been drilled into her since childhood,
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 52
Aria's POVThe ride to the boutique district passed in suffocating silence. Damian sat beside me in the back of his sleek sedan, his presence radiating controlled fury that made the air feel thick and dangerous. I pressed myself against the far door, trying to create as much distance as possible between us, but in the confined space of the car, escape was impossible.Lorenzo drove with his usual professional efficiency, his eyes occasionally flicking to the rearview mirror to check on his increasingly volatile boss. Even he seemed to sense the tension crackling through the vehicle like a live wire.When we finally stopped in front of Florence's most exclusive bridal and evening wear boutique, I felt my stomach drop. The pristine windows displayed gowns that looked like they belonged in fairy tales—each one undoubtedly costing more than most people's annual salaries."After you," Damian said with deadly politeness, holding the car door open with a gesture
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 51
Damian’s POVThe tedious ritual of escorting Adriana Montrosso through Florence's upscale shopping district had already tested my patience to its breaking point. For the past two hours, I'd endured her incessant chatter about fabric choices, jewelry selections, and the social significance of every detail for tonight's gala."The emerald necklace or the diamonds, Damian?" she asked for the third time, holding up two exquisite pieces that probably cost more than most people's annual salaries. "I want to look absolutely perfect tonight. After all, everyone will be watching us.""Either is fine," I replied curtly, checking my watch with deliberate obviousness. "We have other appointments to keep.""Oh, but this is so important," she purred, moving closer with that calculated grace that had probably charmed lesser men but left me cold. "Tonight marks the beginning of so many wonderful possibilities. Grandfather says you've been working too hard, that you need someone to help you appreciate
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 50
“You’re back already?” I asked Christian while I tried to read the look on his face. He seemed pissed.“Do you think this is normal?”I flinched and stared at him while he sat on the couch as if he had been waiting for me for hours.“Emmanuella, do you mind going upstairs for some bit?” Christian asked her as she immediately obeyed. I was in disbelief by his words but waited until Emmanuella was upstairs.“What?” I asked him, my ears must have deceived me. He was the one who had been lying to me, so how was I in the wrong?“This thing of yours, not picking up your phone, sneaking out— where were you? Let’s start with that.” He stood up from the couch and I immediately thought of Beau calling me a prisoner. Sneaking out the house? He was one to talk.“Excuse me?” I snickered, still trying to process his words but he appeared to be serious. “So I am not a prisoner, but you let people follow me outside and decide when it’s time for me to come home— is that it?”“I know you’ve been fuckin
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 49
All I ever wanted was a family, and that’s why I took a step back. Christian betrayed me, but I was not ready to let go of that small hope I had in building a family. I was not ready to let go of Christian. “I can’t.” I breathed.“So you’ll continue to live your life as a prisoner?” Beau asked with a disappointed look on his face.Chills left my body upon hearing those words. Prisoner? Did it not go a bit too far? Yes, Christian ordering everyone to report my every move was a bit annoying, him lying to me was unacceptable, but other than that it seemed fine— I’m sure there had to be an explanation for all of this. Everything Christian had done had always been in the baby’s best interest.He lied to me, but that didn’t mean we couldn’t fix this mistake.We had fixed our issues before, and we could do it again.“I’m not a prisoner.” I chuckled in disbelief— but the look on his face told me that he did not find this as funny as I did. “Once you’re in— you’re never fully getting out, you
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 48
It was the day after I had found out about the baby picture and no matter how much I’d call or text Vincenzo he would not answer.I was getting anxious since Christian wasn’t here— and even considered asking Olivia, Vincenzo’s address because I could not take it anymore.“Are you sure you’re not going to eat anything?” Emmanuella who had returned asked and I shook my head while I kept staring at my phone. The last person I had texted was Beau, and I hoped he would reply.“No, I’m good thanks,” I reassured her. “Yes, but how about the baby?” She asked, and pushed the plate towards my direction— forcing me to eat. Not in the mood to talk to her anymore, I had accepted the plate and started eating.“Emmanuella, you’ve been in this family for a long time, right?” I asked her as she nodded her head. “Yes, why?”“Do you know the Alfonzo’s?” I asked her. Emmanuella sat down on the opposite side of me. “Yes, of course, I know them— they’ve been a family friend for ages. It all started with Ch
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 37
Aria’s POVSix months of medical procedures before resorting to his preferred method. It was the only compromise I could think of that might preserve some shred of my dignity while still giving him what he wanted.Damian's dark eyes studied me with the intensity of a predator evaluating prey. The s
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 36
Damian's POVI watched her internal struggle, she was weighing her principles against her sister's life, and we both knew which would win.But then she did something unexpected.Instead of signing, she set the pen down with deliberate precision and raised those amber eyes to meet mine."Why does it
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 33
Aria’s POV"Miss Rossi. We'll be going directly to the corporate offices. Mr. Cavalieri will meet you there in two hours."I nodded, not trusting my voice, and slid into the backseat. The interior was a study in understated luxury—supple leather that probably cost more than most people's annual sal
His Surrogate Fled, He Never Stopped Chapter 32
Aria's POV"You're insane, Aria!" Sofia's voice cracked. "How could you agree to something like that?"I told her everything. The phone call, the ultimatum, the way he'd used Jessica's life as leverage. Sofia listened with growing horror."This is exactly Damian's method," I said finally. "Instead
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