LOGINMargot's POV" Don't be shy, come in." I looked at the man who was still holding my hand in his iron grip. He pulled me, and I took the hesitant step forward. " Good girl.""As if I had some other choice," I replied sarcastically. We were in some forgotten-by-the-gods place. There were no other houses nearby. It was just me and the spitting image of Nathan here. " It is good to know you are smart. Stupid women irritate me."My captor opened the door with an old key and pushed me in front of him. The hall was dark but surprisingly clean. The lounge looked like someone lived here and took care of this place. There was even a burning fireplace. " Sit and take some rest." " I am not tired," I hissed back. " I said sit!" Those words were more like a growl, and I obeyed. There was something very dangerous in this man. I watched him coming closer to the fire. With one swift move, he threw my phone into the fire. "Precautions."My fists balled. " What is this crap?" I stood up. " We had o
Margot's POVI looked around my room as I tried to remember as many details as possible before I left this place for good. My two suitcases were already packed. The most valuable things I possessed were already safe in storage. When I settled into my new apartment, I would get the move there, but for now, they had to stay here. I could not allow myself to take too much with me. It had been a couple of days since my interview, since the day when I accepted the job offer. I sat on my sofa, pulling my legs closer and resting my chin on my knees. I thought about how much my life had changed in a couple of months. Everything seemed turned upside down. My one stable, predictable life was gone; Sam, my biggest love became my enemy. Nathan, whom I saw as an enemy, became the person I trusted, the person I started to cherish, to end up as my enemy again. I laughed to myself. Things like this were only possible in some cheap telenovelas, but here I was. Forced to leave the town I spent my li
Nathan's POV" Don't you think it was a little too much?" I asked, looking at the front page of the tabloid Lucy just put on my desk. I ran my hand through my hair. I kept staring at the photos. " That is not what I wanted."Lucy's eyes narrowed. " But that is what you needed, even if you are not sure about that right now." " That makes her look like a villain. Do you think I wanted this?" My voice rose slightly. " This was not necessary."Lucy shot me a disapproving glance. " If you want Vincent to find her, then I can take it back immediately."My face darkened at the mention of my brother. Lucy was right. I wanted Vincent to believe Margot, and we parted on bad terms; she was nothing more to me than an enemy, my biggest regret. That was the only thing that could keep him from going after her and focusing on me instead. But for him to believe, I had to make sure she believed me too. " I will beg her for forgiveness when all of this is over, " I said, turning my face towards the w
Margot's POVTears ran down my face as soon as the door of my apartment closed behind me. I placed my laptop on the couch and slipped to the floor next to it. The whole strength I held on to just a moment ago completely vanished, evaporated like water spilt on a hot pan. I had nothing left inside me. I was like an empty shell. When did my life take such an unfortunate turn? At first, Sam, plotting with my so-called best friend, tried to rob me of everything. They took everything I worked so hard for, but at least they left me some dignity. Now, even that was gone. Nathan Blackwood made sure of it. Not long ago, I thought I was smart; I could read people, protect myself. Now, I could not say that anymore. People I trusted kept stabbing me in my back. I got over Sam's betrayal and slowly rebuilt myself. Everything was in pieces again. And only I could pick them back up. No more trusting others- the price was too high.I wiped tears from my face. I should start thinking about my next st
Margot's POV Nathan's visit left me completely dumbfounded. I could not understand the reason for this performance. This man had more faces than I thought. Maybe I did not know him after all? Well, it was not important right now. I had another day ahead of me, and I had to focus on it. Nathan's behaviour could not affect my work. No life turbulence could. I fixed my clothes, brushed my hair and put a professional smile on my face before leaving my apartment. Nathan could shove his attitude up his a*s. When I arrived at the office, the atmosphere felt tense. Everyone is glancing at me, not discreet enough, obviously. Well, I should have seen that coming. I made their boss mad, even if not intentionally. I was the villain in this story. If they were hoping to see me embarrassed, I was going to disappoint them. I held my head high, walking through the corridor. I let my shoulders drop only when the door to my office closed behind me. That went well. Sooner or later, they will
Nathan's POV My hands gripped the steering wheel so tight that my knuckles turned white. My chest hurt, my heart was beating so fast I could swear people outside could hear it. I was breathing heavily. A panic attack was right around the corner. Vincent found Margot; he was right here, next to her house. How was it even possible? How could he connect her with me so quickly? She was my business partner, but I worked with thousands of people, and yet he turned her attention right to her. He somehow found out she meant more to me than others. I was sure I kept our public appearance strictly professional. " For fu*k sake! " I almost yelled, hitting the steering wheel with my hand. I made sure that Isa was far away from here. I made her safety my priority. Vincent hurt her once, and I was not going to let it happen again. It took her years before she learned how to lie without looking behind her shoulder. I could not let my brother shatter this fragile sense of safety again,
Nathan's POV" I would never expect this day to come," Reed looked at me with his lips curled in something that looked like a poor attempt at a smile. He leaned back in the chair I had offered him, watching me with curiosity. " Me neither, " I replied, skipping any polite notes in my tone. I do r
Nathan's POVAfter an hour of calming down, Margot finally fell asleep. I have covered her with sheets and left a room to gather my thoughts. Anger was still boiling inside me as I poured myself a glass of whiskey. I had to remain calm if I wanted to help her. I could not let my emotions lead me, e
Margot's POV Nathan placed me gently back on the bed and took a step back. " Are you sure about that?" He asked, and I only gave him a weak nod, too scared to speak. I did not trust myself right now. Nathan's eyes darkened as he got closer to me. His palms brushed against my skin like a feather,
Nathan's POV I looked at Margot, who was peacefully sleeping on my bed. I could not take her back to her since she was too wasted to be left alone. Since she fell asleep in my car, I took the liberty of deciding where we should go. Besides, in my house, I could look after her. Her face was par







