Sting of betrayal

Chapter 51Author’s POVThe Clastu family’s convoy of black cars pulled up to the quiet street, their polished exteriors reflecting the late afternoon sun. It was supposed to be a visit of comfort, of unity or at least that was how Aria had painted it when she suggested the idea. But beneath her sweet expression, a darker satisfaction bloomed.From the backseat of one of the cars, Aria’s sharp eyes caught sight of a figure storming out of Roderick’s house.It was Sisi.Her face was pale but streaked with redness from tears, her expression twisted in pain and fury. She clutched Ryan’s small hand tightly, the boy trailing beside her, his little face confused and tear-stained. Sisi walked fast, her shoulders stiff, her free hand gripping her car keys as if they were the only thing tethering her to the present moment.Aria tilted her head slightly, lips curving into a sly smile. Precillia, sitting beside her, also noticed.“That’s her,” Aria whispered under her breath. “The one Camila cal

The plan

Chapter 52 Author’s POV The Clastu mansion had grown unusually quiet since the parents left two days ago. But in the silence, darkness brewed. Precillia and Aria had been meeting old friend and dangerous connection in hushed tones, their faces pale with malice, their whispers laced with venom. Ryan’s existence had become the center of their twisted plan. “We’ll end it,” precillia muttered one night, her eyes cold. “We’ll end him… and she will take the blame.” Aria leaned closer, her voice low and steady. “Yes. Camila will suffer, not just lose her name, but her soul. No one will believe her again after this, and Roderick, Roderick will be all mine. The fact am willing to do anything for that handsome man and his wealth shows how much am in love with him.” Aria said with a self prasing tone and a smile on her face. Their plan was precise, heartless. Before striking Ryan, they needed bait—someone who could drag Camila right into their trap. For a while, that have been keeping a ver

Tough Decisions

Chapter 53Camila’s POVThe numbers circled in my head like vultures around dying prey. Eight million. It wasn’t small—not the kind of sum I could ever pull together without questions being asked, without sacrifices that would shine a blinding spotlight on me.I sat at the corner of my room, knees pulled to my chest, the moonlight slashing across my face. The demand replayed in my mind again and again. Whoever those people were faceless, terrifying they were serious. And if I didn’t act, someone else would pay.My first thought had been Roderick. His name always split me in two—anger on one side, longing on the other. He had the money, the power, the means. But what would I tell him? That strangers were threatening me? That I needed millions overnight? He’d never give it quietly. He’d question, investigate, drag the whole house into the storm.No. I couldn’t risk it.My mind shifted. Adrian.Adrian wasn’t perfect—he could be cold, distant, a man who carried his emotions like armor. Bu

Unexpected Death

Chapter 54Author’s POVThe night after Sisi caught the shadow of a man lurking in her house, she couldn’t sleep. She sat upright, staring at the faint outline of Ryan curled up peacefully on the couch. Her heart was heavy, tangled between suspicion and fear. But as the morning sun crept through the curtains, the man was gone leaving behind nothing but the cold reminder that she wasn’t safe.Determined to distract herself, Sisi decided to take Ryan shopping the next day. Maybe, she thought, the mall would drown her mind in noise and colour.Ryan was the first to brighten the moment. Holding Sisi’s hand, he tilted his head and smiled softly.“Don’t worry, mum,” he said in his innocent voice. “Even if bad people come, I’ll always protect you. You and aunt Camila… you’re my family.”Her heart ached. She pulled him close and kissed his forehead.“You’re just a child my little boy,” she whispered. “You shouldn’t have to protect anyone. It’s me who should protect you.”Ryan shook his head w

All Chapters of Torn between two brothers: One last wish : Chapter 51 - Chapter 54

Sting of betrayal

The plan

Tough Decisions

Unexpected Death