Moving to New York after graduation, she vowed never to settle for less, determined to surpass the life her mother had accepted. By her mid-20s, she had secured an executive role at a prestigious Manhattan real estate firm, confident she had everything she'd ever wanted. But one phone call shattered it all. Her sister's shaky voice brought devastating news: her young nephew had cancer, and she was needed at home. Returning meant confronting painful memories she'd spent years burying, yet family demanded her presence. Back in her hometown, she was forced to grapple with harsh realities about love, loss, and forgiveness. Just as she began to find clarity, Lucas stepped into her life, a guarded man with strong, capable hands and a past he couldn't escape. What started as a carefree summer fling quickly deepened, while entangling her in an explosive family drama involving her sister's controlling fiancé. The stakes continued to rise even higher when she realized her company intended to take Lucas's land, placing her heart and her career directly at odds. Loving Lucas meant risking more than just her heart- it meant potentially sacrificing the future she'd fought so tirelessly to build. Could she give up everything she'd achieved for love, or would choosing love for the first time in years become the greatest risk of her life?

This is a story based on Storm and Silence from Lord Dalgliesh's POV! This is my little insight of how Dagliesh thinks...lol (P.S. I am not TheSirRob so please keep that in mind, thank you ifrits!) This character doesn't belong to me but to Robert Their the very talented Victorian writer.

Rikkard Ambrose, beloved character of Rob Thier's Storm and Silence Series, is the object many fan's fantasies due to his money, power, looks, and personality. Here are seven reasons to love Mr Ambrose... Warning: May Contain Spoilers All characters are from the Storm and Silence series and are property of Rob Thier @RobThier.

Lilian Linton and Rikkard Ambrose are poles apart.. yet they are engaged in a fire ice relationship. after all "opposites attract". I do not claim any of the characters. My work is based on the watty award winning series "Storm and silence" by @robthier I have written some one shots.

"You were perfect in the worst way possible, like a fire I just had to play with." Riley Reynolds' senior year did not end as she had wished it would and after enduring a breakup with a cheating boyfriend commitment is out of the question for Riley. So, when Chace Dugan comes around with his rule of girls and no strings attached; it's more than perfect. Their intense summer romance spiral into something neither of them predicted and Riley have to ask herself if everything will be worth it in the end…

'Mr.Linton? Is everything alright? I believe you look quite ill than usual,' his calm yet slightly distressed voice echoed through the walls of his office. I could barely remember the last time I felt content with my life. I might get married soon and there won't be a single thing I could do about it, especially with my aunt tailing behind me. 'Am I alright? I am afraid I do not have a definite answer to your question, sir. Why do you ask, sir? Do not concern yourself with my petty feelings. I shall take care of myself. I am an independent woman and currently under the employ of one of the richest man in the entire England. I am fully capable of putting myself together and I shall be even better off with a chocolate bar...' I ranted monotonously for eternity without giving much of a thought. Blast you, human brain! 'Is that so, Mr.Linton?' he questioned again. I could see his little finger twitch while he maintained an icy cool demeanor. Somehow, I already knew he sensed my false claim. Lilly, say goodbye to the world. 'Why, yes sir. Mr. Ambrose sir.' I lied for yet another time. Dear lord, embrace my holy soul. Au Revoir. His chiseled jaw opened again only to speak,'Very well then, Mr. Linton. Bring me file MVC32XII7.' And with a swift movement he picked up his ink pen and started writing something against a white parchment. I let out a sigh. Lillian, what did you expect? Remember, knowledge is power is time is money. Oh, where were we? Yes! File MVC32XII7. HER STORM HIS SILENCE - A STORM & SILENCE FAN FICTION Storm and Silence belongs to the extremely talented and now a published author Robert Thier. I do not own (most of) the characters mentioned in this fan fiction.

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

After breaking up with her only love, Courtney's love life becomes a joke. She had a baby by a douche, and has to take care of baby Hope by herself. Even though things were looking down, she lands her dream job, and guess who else is there?

Emerald Johnson also know as, Hazel, is a twenty-one year old stripper. She's independent and supporting herself on her own. She's never been in love and thinks the term "Mr.Right" is a complete joke. Emerald doesn't want love and sure as hell isn't looking for it. But what happens when she runs into Brian Taylor? A successful lawyer who immediately is attracted to Emerald. Will she go back on her word, or will she fall for him?

I Nia Gardson hated Aiden Thomas with all my guts, and I'm sure he hated me too. With his blonde hair, icy blue eyes and that smirk of his, it really got to me. And when he looked at me, I couldn't help but feel something other than hatred, maybe lust? But it couldn't be because I am not attracted to Aiden Thomas in any way. He is an arrogant douche, and trust me, I wasn't his type. He went for anything with a pretty face. And I for one, didn't care what he thought of me. Aiden Thomas just really got under my skin, and I didn't like it... "I probably sound insecure and scary right now, but that's what happens when boys get under your skin. They make you feel things you've never felt before and it completely fucks up your mind." Find out what happens to the two opposites and fall in love with their weird love. Their weird Hate, Their Weird Relationship.