Bound by lies Trapped by Desire novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114

Elena’s POW

That’s what the message said. What the hell?

Why did he suddenly message that, out of the blue? My head snapped towards the large glass window of the cafeteria, my eyes narrowing as scanned the busy street outside.

Had his spies already informed him about this impromptu lunch meeting? He knew I was sitting next to a lawyer? I didn’t know why I was surprised

though.

I sighed, forcing a polite smile towards Haruki, whose own expression had shifted to one of mild surprise and perhaps a touch of concern as he subtly glanced at Malakai’s phone. “I apologize for that, Haruki. That’s… well, please just forget what you saw. Just tell me the number and I’ll do it”

He nodded, and recited his phone number, which I quickly punched into my contact list.

Amy time in the

“Thank you,” I said, offering a genuine smile. “Please let me know what

at time would be suitable for you tomorrow” He frowned slightly. “Any

morning will work for me,” he replied as he nodded, his voice steady

I nodded, a sense of urgency now propelling me. “Alright then I reached for my small purse, intending to take out some bis to contribute to the lunch cost, when Malakal spoke, his hand gently resting on my wrist. “Ah, please don’t worry about the bill Elena. It’s on me this time.” I didn’t argue, my mind already racing.

Inodded my thanks, pulling my purse back, “Alright then Next time, I’ll treat you both… Now,” I said, pushing myself up from the table. Both men immediately stood as well, a gesture of politeness. We shook hands and I offered a final, hopefully genuine smile. “The food really was good”

With the pleasantries concluded, I offered a quick nod and left the restaurant, my smile instantly dropping the moment I stepped out onto the sidewalk.

I looked down at my phone, the unread message from Nikolai still displayed on the screen. A frown creased my forehead. He was infuriating and utterly impossible. My hand clenched into a fist around my phone. Aber a moment of internal debate, I decided against replying via text. Instead, my thumb hovered over his contact name, and pressed the call button.

To my surprise, it took him a long time to answer, the phone ringing endlessly in my ear, each unanswered ring amplifying my frustration. Finally, just as i was about to hang up, he picked up, his voice sounding slightly breathless, on the other end. “I wamed you to keep your men away from me, Nikolai,” I said, my chest tightening with a mixture of anger and at viliar, unwelcome butter. I needed to sound strong, resolute. If his spies kept following me around like this, it wouldn’t take long for him to notice, to put two and two together and realize I was pregnant. I couldn’t risk him finding out.

Nikolai seemed to let out a breathy laugh, a low, sardonic sound that sent a shiver down my spine despite my anger “can’t do that, Malishka Even if you hate me with every fiber of your bring now, your safety is still my priority. Those men are there to protect you, not to spy on you”

Sure they are

I clenched my jaw, the endearment grating on my nerves. “I can take care of myself, Nikolai. I didn’t ask for your protection.” My voice was sharper than

intended.

“But I’m still your husband, Elena, it’s my duty” His words, delivered with a surprising sincerity, made my heart skip a beat, a ridiculous, involuntary maction that infuriated me, Butterflies, unwelcome and entirely inappropriate, swirled in my gut..

“Didn’t you just see me with a lawyer?” I retorted, trying to inject a cold finality into my tone. “You should know by now that I’m serious. You won’t be my husband for much longer.” Thated the way it made me feel to say it, the small, lingering ache in my chest

But then he spoke, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous murmur that sent a shiver of something other than anger down my spine. “Go ahead and try Elena…I went rigid at the tone of his voice.

It was a tone I hadn’t heard of, a possessive, almost threatening undercurrent that made the hairs on the back of my neck prickle. I brought the phone down in front of me, double–checking the contact name to make sure it was indeed Nikolai on the other end

When had he becomeso… dominant…or arrogant? The only time he had ever truly displayed such a commanding personality was in the bedroom,

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This new side of him, unveiled over the phone, made me unsure of what to feel. But once again, that didn’t negate the fact that t

disappear.

I swear, if you don’t stop stalking me, if you don’t call off your little shadows, I will put a restraining order against you,” Told,

“You can try, Malishka,” he repeated. Then he added, his voice smooth as velvet but with an undeniable edge of steel’s useless, though. You know my identity.” There was even a hint of amusement in his voice, as if he were actually enjoying this ridiculous power play

My hand tightened even further around my phone, and i grilled out a response, my own smirk growing as a dangerous ides took root, “And I’m quite sure you know that you aren’t the only one i know with power and money, Nikola į sincerely hope you aren’t forgetting the very person which made you marry me… and then betray me so spectacularly,“finished.

The line went silent for a long, drawn–out moment, the only sound the faint hiss of static. I heard him take a sharp, indrawn breath, and before he could respond, I pulled my phone away from my ear, not wanting to hear anything else he might have to say. Hopefully, he understood the veiled threat in my

words.

Because if push truly came to shove, and if Nikolai continued to disregard my wishes… at this point…I was genuinely willing to resort to reaching out to Serpei, The thought left a bitter taste in my mouth, but the desperation was real

I wanted to groan aloud, the weight of the day pressing down on me, but instead, I burned and started walking towards where I had parked the bike.

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