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Chapter 14 - SHADOWS OF DECEIT

Pamela stood at the window of her apartment, watching the rain streak down the glass. Each drop mirrored the tears she had fought to hold back, a reflection of the turmoil within her. She had made up her mind: it was time to kill the feelings growing for Alexander. The pain of his betrayal was too fresh, too raw, and she refused to let herself be vulnerable again.

During workdays, she adopted a professional facade, engaging with Alexander only when absolutely necessary. Their interactions became brief and businesslike, devoid of the warmth they once shared. Each time he tried to approach her or offer an explanation, she turned away, her heart hardened against the possibility of reconciliation. It was easier this way—she thought.

But as the days turned into weeks, the distance she placed between them only deepened her anguish. The laughter they once shared echoed in her mind, a haunting reminder of what could have been. She longed to reach out, to let him explain, but fear held her back. The thought of being hurt again was unbearable.

Meanwhile, Victoria was busy weaving her own web of deceit. With a cunning smile, she had concocted a plan that would not only reclaim Alexander's attention but would also destroy any chance Pamela had of winning him back. She knew the power of a well-timed revelation, and she was ready to use it.

One evening, as she sat in a trendy café with her friend Kylie, she leaned across the table, her eyes glinting with malice. "I'm going to tell Alexander that I'm pregnant," she whispered, her voice low and filled with excitement. "He won't be able to resist me after that."

Kylie raised an eyebrow, intrigued yet cautious. "Are you sure that's the right move? What if he doesn't react the way you expect?"

Victoria waved her hand dismissively. "He'll have no choice. He'll be forced to confront his feelings for me, and Pamela will be out of the picture for good."

As the plan unfolded, Victoria's heart raced with anticipation. She waited for the perfect moment to drop the bombshell, knowing it would send shockwaves through both Alexander's life and Pamela's.

The next day, at a charity gala where the tension was already palpable, Victoria finally made her move. She cornered Alexander, her voice low and seductive. "I have something important to tell you," she said, her eyes sparkling with manipulation.

"What the hell do you want , Victoria?" he asked, sensing the gravity in her tone.

"I'm pregnant," she declared, her voice a mix of triumph and vulnerability. "You're going to be a father."

The words hung in the air like a thunderclap, and Alexander's face drained of color. "What!!!!! His mind raced, a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief.

She replied, feigning innocence. "I just found out, and I wanted you to be the first to know."

As Alexander grappled with the revelation, he felt a wave of panic wash over him. This was not how he wanted things to unfold. He had to find Pamela, to explain everything before it was too late.

As the night wore on, the gala became a blur of laughter and conversation, but all Alexander could think about was the impending storm brewing around his relationship with Pamela. He needed to confront Victoria and find a way to protect the woman he truly cared for.

Little did he know, the dark turn of events was only beginning to unfold, and the stakes were higher than ever.

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