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From Truth To Lies Chapter 23
Nyx's Pov My fingers twitched with anticipation. Alden was very careful, secretive, even. He kept things close to his chest, never revealing more than necessary despite me always watching him. But right now, he wasn't here, and I had a rare opportunity. I stepped over the corpses, barely sparing them another glance, and slipped out of my room. The hall was dim, shadows stretching long against the walls, but I moved through them with ease. Alden’s room was at the far end of the hall, the only door that remained firmly locked at all times. Except tonight, when whoever sent those assassins had clearly been inside. I pressed my fingers to the handle and turned. It gave way easily. These guys were amateurs. They didn’t even bother locking it back. Slipping inside, I shut the door behind me, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness. The scent of Alden lingered in the air, subtle, expensive, something sharp beneath it that reminded me of steel and gunpowder. His room was as meticulously
Last Updated : 2025-02-01From Truth To Lies Chapter 24
Alden's POV The house was too quiet when I returned. That was a bad sign. I stepped through the entrance, my senses sharpening immediately. Something was off. The air smelled faintly of iron; blood. My eyes flickered to the dimly lit hallway,m when I got upstairs, scanning for movement, but there was none. Then I saw her, Nyx. She was slumped in front of my open door, her body barely propped against the frame. Blood streaked down her forehead, dripping sluggishly onto the floor. A deep gash on her upper arm soaked into her clothing. Her breathing was uneven, her fingers twitching faintly as if she was still trying to cling to consciousness. Something cold coiled in my chest. I crossed the distance in three strides, crouching beside her. "Nyx.” I said sharply, gripping her chin to tilt her face up. Her lashes fluttered, unfocused eyes trying to find me. "Alden…" She murmured, voice weak, “Took you long enough.” I scanned her injuries quickly. The forehead wound was messy, li
Last Updated : 2025-02-02From Truth To Lies Chapter 25
Alden's Pov I walked out of the ward Nyx was staying in, one of my men came up from behind me, his head lowered. “Have you checked the cameras?” “Yes boss. It seems the assassins knew where the blind spots where and deliberately avoided them since it would have not been able to catch anything while the other cameras which didn't have blind spots were all destroyed in their formation. We were able to catch only a small glimpse of the assassin's but still, we couldn't see their faces.” He explained. I frowned. For someone to have know where the blind spots where and even where the camera's themselves were, there was someone from the inside who was selling information to them. “Were are the bodies?” I questioned, taking a sharp turn outside. “They are still in the house, left untouched. We cleaned up the whole place but we didn't touch them. Including your hidden guard and the other woman.” “Good.” I hummed, going into the car, “Drive me home.” I ordered and he nodded. The drive b
Last Updated : 2025-02-03From Truth To Lies Chapter 26
Nyx's Pov Alden’s words lingered in the air like a quiet threat. His smirk didn’t reach his eyes, but I could tell he was enjoying this, dangling bits of information just out of my reach, testing to see how much I could piece together on my own.I wasn’t stupid. Whatever it was that he was hiding, whatever those assassins were searching for, it was bigger than just a routine attack. And if Alden Black Lombardi thought I was just going to sit here and play the helpless victim, he was mistaken.I adjusted my posture in the wheelchair, masking my discomfort, “So.” I mused, keeping my tone light, “Who do you think sent them? One of your rivals? An enemy you forgot to kill?”Alden chuckled, the sound dark and amused, “Forgot?” He leaned against the desk, arms crossed, “I don’t forget, Nyx.”I held his gaze, refusing to back down, “Then what are you missing?”Vasquez shifted beside him, silent but listening. It was clear he had no intention of speaking unless directly addressed. Smart man.
Last Updated : 2025-02-04From Truth To Lies Chapter 27
Nyx's Pov “Check the perimeter.” Alden’s voice was calm, but I could hear the edge of danger and coldness beneath it. Vasquez was already moving. The office window creaked open slightly, and I held my breath, pressing myself flat against the roof. My heart pounded against my ribs. If they saw me, I’d have more than just an interrogation to deal with.Seconds stretched into eternity as Vasquez’s shadow shifted below “Nothing.” He finally said, but his voice carried doubt, “Might’ve been an animal.”Alden didn’t respond immediately. Then he murmured, “Be sure.”I didn’t wait. The moment Vasquez turned away, I pulled myself up, crawling back toward my room with practiced speed. My muscles burned from the effort, but the urgency kept me moving.By the time I reached my window, Vasquez’s and Alden's footsteps were already echoing in the hallway. Shit, shit, shit. I had seconds at most before Alden would check on me.I swung my legs back inside, landing with a bit more force than intended.
Last Updated : 2025-02-04From Truth To Lies Chapter 28
Nyx’s POVWarmth and satisfaction. That was the first thing I noticed I felt. A deep, comforting warmth that wrapped around me like a cocoon. It was foreign and yet, if was oddly pleasant. My body felt weightless, free of stress for the first time in days. No sharp aches, no dull throbbing in my ribs, no tension in my muscles. Just stillness, soft and indulgent. And it was merely Alden's voice who made me fall asleep? Did he use some sort of drugs because it was the best sleep I’d had in forever. I sighed, stretching slightly, letting the sensation settle before my brain caught up with reality. Wait. My eyes snapped open. I was in Alden’s bed. Shit. The second thing I noticed was the scent, rich, woodsy, and laced with something unmistakably him. It clung to the sheets, the pillows, the air itself. My stomach twisted, heat creeping up my neck. I sat up too fast, my body protesting the sudden movement, but I ignored it. My pulse hammered as I scanned the room, my mind still f
Last Updated : 2025-02-04From Truth To Lies Chapter 29
Nyx's Pov Fuck. This was going to be hard to figure out. And if Victor was the same person who sent those assassins to Alden, could it be that he found out I was here? And killing them… I could have revealed myself. Fuck. Shit.“Then, have you been able to find out where that Victor's hideout is? Is he bringing up another gang or do you think he's doing so?” “I don't know for sure yet but I have an inkling that he's preparing stuff.” Helena replied and I could not help the sigh that escape from my lips. This was going to be really hard to take care of. “Anyways how were you able to get in and why the fuck are you dressed like that?” Helena wore a maid dress, the same as Renata but less frilly and more mature. Helene glanced down at her body, standing and twirling around. “It's cute isn't it? Your man gave it to me.” “My man? Who's my man?” I was genuinely confused, “And you haven't answered my question yet.” Helena smirked, eyes gleaming with amusement as she placed a hand on he
Last Updated : 2025-02-04From Truth To Lies Chapter 30
Nyx's Pov Helena exhaled through her nose, acknowledging the point, “Vasquez is sharp, but he’s not invincible. He can’t monitor everything at once. If we’re careful, casual, we can pull this off.”I hesitated. This plan could either work perfectly or blow up in our faces. If Alden or Vasquez even suspected Helena was more than just a maid, we’d both be screwed.As if reading my thoughts, Helena leaned in slightly, “Look, Nyx. We don’t have many options. Victor is out there, and he’s watching. We need intel, and I need to stay close to you. This is the best way.”I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling sharply, “Fine.”Her grin was immediate, “I knew you’d see reason.”I shot her a glare, “But if this backfires, I’m blaming you.”She laughed, standing up, “That’s fair.”I watched as she smoothed down her uniform, her expression shifting back into her usual mask of cool confidence, “Alright, darling. Time for me to go do actual work before someone starts wondering where I am.”I smirke
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Chapter 85 Nyx's Pov “Her name is Cassandra Caprienne, she is the first wife of Julio Caprienne.” “Cassandra? I've never heard of her. Why is she still hiding herself, I thought she doesn't want me there? Why, though? I only know that they don't want me there but I don't know the reason why they don't want me. I'm very sure that you all don't have a close knit family bond but still, someone like me would be a great addition to your clan, but instead, they want to kill me.” I crossed my arms. I had actually been thinking about it previously, but no matter how much I thought, I could not wrap my head around their thought process, it was really confusing to me so I dropped it and stopped thinking about it. “Actually…” Yasmin started but stopped and then looked around, “Do you think we can talk somewhere else, I'm tired of standing.” I studied Yasmin for a moment, weighing her words carefully. She was nervous, more than before. The way her eyes darted around, the way she shifted her
From Truth To Lies Chapter 84
Chapter 84 Nyx's Pov This was the Caprienne's Clan main building? I glanced around, ignoring the eyes of the people that were fixed on me. It was only a matter of time before I was brought here, so they were just seeing me earlier, there was not any need for them to be so concerned about me. “You're here now, is there anything you want?” The madam questioned and I turned to stare at her. When I first heard about her from the servant, I thought she was a very interesting woman and her character would be more wicked and feisty, but contrary to my words, she wasn't like that. Or was it because I was here? “Actually, I wanted to see someone, but I thought differently about it. I think I'll just have to do with coming in here for now.” I crossed my arms. Alden had told me that someone else was snooping around. She was identified already so I was waiting for her to come up to me herself. Once she heard that I had already shown myself to the main clan, I reckon she was going to panic and
From Truth To Lies Chapter 83
Chapter 83 Author's Pov The Madame’s expression hardened as she scrutinized Nyx. There was something unnatural about this girl, no, this woman. She wasn’t just standing there confidently after being poisoned. She looked… untouched, as if the poison had never been inside her body to begin with.The Madame took a slow step forward, the slit in her dress swaying with the motion, “That poison should have left you writhing in agony.” She murmured, her grey eyes gleaming with intrigue, “It was designed to break even the strongest of men in the Caprienne's Clan. Yet here you are, untouched, unbothered. You must have a certain resistance to poison.”Nyx tilted her head, her smirk widening, “Ah, so you do have a brain in there somewhere. Took you long enough to figure it out.”The Madame’s attendant tensed, hand still hovering over her hidden weapon. The Madame, however, raised a single finger, halting any further aggression. She was too curious now, too drawn in by the enigma standing befor
From Truth To Lies Chapter 82
Chapter 82 Author's Pov “Madame, she has sent a message, the girl has eventually been poisoned.” “Oh, is that so?” A woman dressed in a slitted red gown, her cleavage open with her hair styled elegantly. She had a black mole on top of her red lips, and her grey eyes shone vividly under the dim lights, “I guess the servant needs a reward then.” The woman stood up from the sofa and walked towards her table. She took out the box inside her drawer and opened it carefully, revealing a dagger that was imbued with small gemstones. It looked like a decorational rather than something useful. “Your orders, madame.” “Once she comes to the warehouse, make sure you kill her. Bury her in a place that can't be found, I can't have too many people around me.” “I understand madam, I'll make sure she's gone.” **********A few days later. The warehouse was dimly lit, shadows stretching long and eerie against the cold concrete walls. The scent of dust and metal lingered in the air, a lone servant
From Truth To Lies Chapter 81
Chapter 81 Nyx's Pov I twirled the darkened spoon in my hand, staring at the food in front of me. This was the fourth time since I got to Alden's mansion that I had been poisoned. Although I am immune to a lot of poisons due to my immune system and the nature of my job, I'm not in any form of danger. However, if was getting annoying. “No! No! Please spare me! I beg you! I was asked to do this by someone! Spare me!” The muffled screams echoed faintly through the corridor, breaking through the quiet hum of the night. I stilled, my fingers tightening around the spoon as I listened carefully. The voice was coming from below. Setting my spoon down, I pushed back my chair and rose to my feet. The guards at the entrance to the dining hall remained still, but I could feel their eyes tracking my every movement as I followed the sound. Each step I took down the dimly lit hallway only made the desperate pleas clearer.I reached a dead end. Or so it seemed. My fingers trailed over the wall be
From Truth To Lies Chapter 80
Chapter 80 Author's Pov “Miss, the master is asking for you. He's in the sitting room.” A maid stood outside the door, her voice filtering into the room. The woman inside sighed and stood up from her bed, her narrowed grey eyes staring at her reflection in the mirror. After a few seconds, she walked towards the door and opened it abruptly, startling the maid who stood outside. “M… Miss…” “Why is he asking for me? Did something happen?” She questioned, her voice soft but anyone could hear the malice oozing out of her voice, “Answer.” The maid flinched, “W… Well, I overheard him saying something about welcoming a new member of the clan soon. I think he wants to talk to you about that.” “We are having an additional member soon?” She muttered under her breath, “Who are they? The person we are going to be welcoming soon?” “I… I don't know. I just heard him saying that to Mister Carmen.” “Anything else?”“Um… Oh, it's a woman. The person that's coming is a woman, I think they said s
From Truth To Lies Chapter 79
Nyx's Pov “Mistress?” I crossed my arms, glancing between the two of them, "Why the hell are you calling me that?"Gertitude opened her mouth to answer, but before a single word could leave her lips, Alden moved. It was quick, too quick. One moment he was standing beside me, and the next, he had gripped my wrist and pushed me through the massive double doors of the mansion."Alden!" I started, but he cut me off with a sharp glance."Later.” He murmured, his voice low but firm, “You can talk to them later.” Confused but not wanting to make a scene, I let it go, for now. Instead, as I stepped inside, all my previous thoughts vanished. My jaw nearly dropped at the sheer grandeur of the interior.The place was magnificent."Ooooh." I breathed, my eyes drinking in the towering marble columns, the golden chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and the rich mahogany floors that stretched endlessly. The entire mansion radiated power, wealth, everything that I liked. I spun in a slow circle,
From Truth To Lies Chapter 78
Nyx's Pov “Woah. This city is huge.” I stared at the huge towers in the sky, and the car that sped past us. “I thought you had been to the capital previously.” Alden murmured as he stood behind me, leaving forward so his head was resting on my shoulders. Liam stood beside me, holding my hand with his little box in tow. It had been quite a few months and Liam already looked so well fed, he was getting taller as well. But regarding what Alden said about him… I narrowed my eyes, time would tell who Liam really was. “Well, it's not like I would stand to admire the entire place while I was on a mission.” I huffed, using my elbow to push Alden off my body, “Anyways, why are you being so touchy nowadays? It's weird.” “I've always been touchy Nyx, physical touch is my love language.” Alden winked at me and I shivered. “Weird, you're definitely drunk on something.” I shook my head, shifting away from him. Alden let out a low chuckle, unbothered by my glare, “Drunk on you, maybe.”I groan
From Truth To Lies Chapter 77
Chapter 77 Nyx's Pov “So we are heading over to the capital?”“Yes.” Alden’s voice was calm but firm. He leaned back against the couch, his gaze sharp as he studied me, “We've received news that some people are probing for your identity. It could be the Capriennes. Rather than letting them catch us off guard, it's better to be prepared and go to the capital ourselves.”I crossed my arms, “And just walk straight into their territory?”Alden smirked, “What, scared?”I rolled my eyes, “Hardly. But you of all people should know walking into enemy territory without a plan is suicide.”His smirk widened, his emerald-green eyes twinkling with amusement, “Who said we don’t have a plan?”That made me pause. Of course, Alden always had a plan.I let out a slow breath, trying to suppress the ache still lingering in my ribs. Though I had mostly recovered, I wasn’t at full strength yet. Alden noticed my discomfort instantly. He always did.Without a word, he reached for me, his warm hand resting
