Chidera_Onyebadi

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

Love.In The Shadows

A searing, sharp pain tore through my side, hot and unforgiving, like fire licking at my skin.

I staggered, my hand instinctively pressing against my stomach, and when I pulled it back, crimson stained my fingers.

I barely had time to process the wound before—

The second gunshot rang out, echoing through the empty street.

Kane let out a strangled yell as he crumpled to the ground, clutching his leg where the bullet had torn through flesh. His screams of pain filled the morning air as he writhed, blood pooling beneath him.

I turned my head slightly, catching the furious glint in Don Carlo's eyes as he lowered his gun, his expression a mask of pure rage.

"You idiot," Don Carlo growled, stepping toward Kane, his voice dripping with disgust. "You think you can betray your own family and walk away unscathed? You shot my son!"

Wounded but Victorious