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152. Between Trust and Instinct
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2025-12-27 19:02:04
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Tied to the Ruthless Three 207. Alexei Knows How to Keep Me
I stepped into one of the bedrooms Alexei usually occupied in the Lancroft family mansion. The room was quiet, lit only by the soft glow of a bedside lamp.In the middle of the bed, Alexei sat against the headboard, calmly reading a book. He set it aside the moment he saw me.Alexei’s expression didn’t change—still flat, composed—as he took in the sight of me standing there in a robe, my hair half-wet. And somehow, it was from that calm that I sought my own peace.I wanted Alexei badly—tried to hunt him down, see him on the bed with his broad chest bare, with that look in his eyes. Alexei’s gaze was so steady, so tranquil, it soothed my heart instantly.If Nathaniel was fire, and Gabriel was a storm, then Alexei was a harbor with still waters—a place where I could finally dock.“Come here, krasivaya,” Alexei said, his baritone voice soothing.I opened my robe and let it fall to the floor. I let Alexei see me completely—the marks left by Nathaniel, and the remnants of Gabriel’s madness
Tied to the Ruthless Three 206. Under Gabriel’s Control
I walked unsteadily toward the bedroom, my body still trembling from Nathaniel’s touch. As soon as I stepped inside, I heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. Hot steam billowed out through the door left slightly ajar.I pushed it open wider and went in. Steam fogged my vision. There, Gabriel stood beneath the shower. Water streamed over his smooth, muscular body.Gabriel turned his head, his signature calm smile immediately curving his lips.“I’m tired,” I said softly, almost whining.Gabriel stepped out of the shower and helped me out of my clothes, piece by piece. He guided me carefully under the spray, the warm water relaxing my tense muscles.“Nate was rough with you again, huh?” Gabriel asked. His hand brushed over my breasts, lingering on the red marks there. “He shouldn’t do that.”I didn’t answer—just closed my eyes as the water poured over me. Gabriel washed me with gentle fingers.Unlike Nathaniel, when Gabriel was in a good mood, he was incredibly tender.Gabri
Tied to the Ruthless Three 205. Nathaniel Doesn’t Like to Wait
Life at the Lancroft mansion had shifted into a strange, dangerous, intoxicating rhythm. Everything felt peaceful, even though tension never truly left the air. It was just that the tension now came from rivalry. A power game shared by three men… over me.I was standing behind the desk, reviewing documents Nathaniel had given me. He sat at the far end of the table, watching me intently, so intensely it made it hard for me to think straight.Because the way Nathaniel looked at me felt like he was stripping me bare, from head to toe.“You’re done, right?” Nathaniel asked.“Almost.”This time, his gaze turned impatient. Suddenly, he grabbed my wrist and pulled it away from the desk. I frowned at him.“I said almost,” I snapped.“No! I’m not waiting anymore!” His grip tightened.Nathaniel’s dominant aura washed over me. Outside this room, I was the ruler of the Lancroft corporation, where Nathaniel bowed to every decision I made. But when it was just the two of us, I was the submissive
Tied to the Ruthless Three 204. Bound by Three Devils
I glanced briefly toward the window, where the morning sunlight streamed in. Outside, in the underworld, everything was in turmoil. News of Vlad’s betrayal had spread—he had been arrested, along with Victoria. Alexei’s name was cleared at last; he had been innocent all along.What shocked everyone the most was Katerina’s decision to retire and hand over the highest leadership seat to Alexei.Just as it had been predicted, Alexei finally became the supreme leader. Yet he didn’t cast aside his father—or me. Alexei won everything outright. And I proved myself as a true Lancroft heir, no longer a loser.For me, that was enough.“Everything is finished now, Alexei,” I said softly.I didn’t dare look at him as he sat in the leadership chair that now belonged to him. I finally felt at ease.“My task is finished too.”Alexei frowned, then stood and walked toward me. “What do you mean?”I stayed silent, my tongue heavy, because I had already reached my final decision after days of agonizing th
Tied to the Ruthless Three 203. If We Die, We Die Together
The gunshot echoed, deafening, but it was not Alexei’s body that collapsed to the ground.The bullet tore through the chest of the guard standing beside Alexei. The man dropped instantly. I spun around at once, aiming the gun straight at Vlad.The brief silence was shattered into hysterical screams.“Traitor!” Vlad roared, his face flushing red with explosive rage.“You’re the traitor!” I screamed back. “You!”Vlad’s eyes bulged. “Kill Anastasia! Kill her now!”Some of the guests fled into the mansion. Several guards stepped forward, raising their guns. Before they could fire, two black shadows moved fast, knocking them aside.Tisha and Dimitri.“Sorry! We’re late!” Tisha shouted. A wild grin was carved across her face as she tossed me a pair of handcuff keys. God knows how she got them.As I unlocked Alexei’s restraints, the twins launched into action. They kicked and struck the guards with lethal precision. The four of them formed a natural barricade, shielding Alexei and me.The mo
Tied to the Ruthless Three 202. The Gun in My Hands
Gabriel and I slipped back into the hall. Nathaniel, who had been mingling, turned and immediately stepped out of his conversation circle. Suspicion crossed his face, as usual.“All that time, you were just retrieving the bug?” Nathaniel looked at Gabriel.“Ten minutes of pure tension, just for you?” Gabriel smiled. “Yeah. As long as we got it.”I didn’t comment. I shifted my gaze to the guests, who were beginning to notice me again.Glasses chimed several times, and the music stopped. Everyone fell silent.Instant hush.“For this celebration, I want to prepare a surprise that Anastasia will remember forever,” Vlad said from the center of the crowd.I froze beside the twins. A bad feeling crawled up my spine. Had we been exposed? Why was Vlad suddenly saying my name?Keeping my face neutral, I nodded. A thin smile formed as applause broke out, even though I had no idea what kind of surprise Vlad meant.Vlad gestured for everyone to move to the mansion’s expansive backyard. I followed
Tied to the Ruthless Three 86. His Forbidden Attachment
ALEXEI POVSeeing Anna’s face made something in my chest twist unpredictably. I gestured for her to sit after she closed the door to my office. She sat on the couch, not daring to show me her face.Why? Does she think I already know everything about her and Gabriel?I shouldn’t feel angry. Or annoy
Tied to the Ruthless Three 85. The Guard and the Puppet
GABRIEL POVShe sat in front of the infirmary, silent, her expression blank. No tears, no emotion. I hesitated to approach Anna, but the unease in my chest wouldn’t let me stay still.A hand gripped my shoulder from behind. I turned around, and it was Nathaniel.“Forget it. You’re acting like an i
Tied to the Ruthless Three 84. Shattered Trust
As soon as I got out of the car, I froze when I saw Alexei waiting in the courtyard with Yuri. Even though the light wasn’t too bright, I could see the anxious look on his face that he was trying to hide. He quickly came toward me.“Anna,” Alexei said, staring intently at me.He looked like he want
Tied to the Ruthless Three 83. Tulip Before the Gunfire
NATHANIEL POVAnnoying! Seeing Anna and Gabriel together makes me sick. What’s even more irritating is how Anna still treats me kindly. Does she think I’ll feel left out because Gabriel and I are still in a cold war? Ha, I know they’re scheming. Anna’s using Gabriel’s feelings to win The Heir. As
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