Arthea Edelweis
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Novels by Arthea Edelweis
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts
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After a year in prison defending his lover, Oliver Roberts returned to a shattered world—his lover was missing, his parents were caught in financial turmoil, and his father was dying. In a last-ditch effort to save his father, Oliver searched for a rare medicinal potion, utilizing the healing abilities he had learned from a mysterious man.
However, fate brought him to the esteemed Hoshier family after an accident changed his life. When Oliver saved Mr. Hoshier from a terminal illness, he received a surprising reward: marriage to Hoshier's daughter, Elena.
Trapped in an aristocratic world full of intrigue, Oliver had to face the challenges of being an unwanted son-in-law. In the midst of a stressful marriage, he had to navigate complicated family relationships and face enemies and secrets that threatened his position. Could Oliver change his fate and find his rightful place in this new world?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 198. SMART CHOICE
The city lights flickered against the cracked windshield as Oliver drove in silence.Elena kept glancing at him, waiting for a reaction.The attack, the car chase, the cryptic message—most men would be shaken.But Oliver Roberts wasn’t like most men.He didn’t look angry. He didn’t look worried.He looked bored.That terrified her more than anything.Finally, she broke the silence.“That was a message, wasn’t it?”Oliver exhaled through his nose. “It was a test.”Elena frowned. “A test?”Oliver nodded, gripping the steering wheel. “They wanted to see how I’d react. If I panicked. If I ran.”His fingers tapped against the dashboard.“They wanted to see if I was really the man people whisper about.”Elena swallowed. “And?”Oliver smirked. “Now they know.”***They pulled up to a private parking lot.The moment they stepped out, a man in a black suit was already waiting for them.No words were exchanged.Just a nod.Oliver returned the gesture before turning to Elena. “Go home.”Elena’s
Last Updated: 2025-02-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 197. THE FIRST WARNING
Elena watched as Vincent and his men disappeared into the darkness, their hurried steps betraying the fear they were trying to mask.She turned to Oliver, her chest rising and falling with unspoken questions.“You planned this, didn’t you?”Oliver exhaled, a small smirk playing on his lips. “I didn’t need to. Some people dig their own graves.”Elena crossed her arms, narrowing her eyes. “Who called him?”Oliver didn’t answer immediately. He reached into his pocket, pulling out a cigarette. He didn’t smoke, but the act of holding it between his fingers was enough to make people uneasy.“Elena, you know as well as I do that Nathaniel Pierce is just a pawn.” He tapped the cigarette against his wrist, his gaze locked on the street. “The real threat hasn’t even shown its face yet.”Elena frowned. “You mean Dominic?”Oliver let out a quiet chuckle. “Dominic’s a businessman. He’s dangerous but predictable.” He paused. “This? This is something else.”A silence settled between them.Elena knew
Last Updated: 2025-02-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 196. THE KING OF THE GAME
Elena’s fingers tightened around Oliver’s wrist as she read the message again."You should’ve taken Dominic’s offer. Now, you won’t have a choice."Her breath was uneven. “Oliver… this isn’t a joke.”Oliver took another sip of his wine, utterly unbothered. “I know.”Elena frowned. “Then why are you so calm?”He set his glass down, his lips twitching slightly. “Because they think they have power over me.” He leaned back, fingers tapping lightly against the table. “That’s their first mistake.”Elena exhaled sharply, glancing around. The restaurant was still bustling with chatter and laughter, oblivious to the silent war brewing beneath its polished chandeliers.Nathaniel and Isabelle had left, but their insult still hung in the air. And now, Dominic’s shadow loomed over them.“They don’t know who you are,” she murmured.Oliver smiled. “And I prefer it that way.”His phone vibrated again.This time, he didn’t check it immediately.By the time they left the restaurant, the city was cloake
Last Updated: 2025-02-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 195. THE GAME BEGINS
Elena’s fingers tightened on the steering wheel as she stared at Oliver, her eyes scanning his face for any sign of hesitation. But there was none."Oliver, if you’re planning something reckless, tell me now."He smirked, reaching over to tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Would you stop me if I was?"Her jaw tightened. "You know I wouldn’t.""Then trust me."The engine hummed as Elena drove them away from the Castellano estate, but the weight of Dominic’s parting words lingered in the air like a storm waiting to break.Oliver was no stranger to threats. He had been dealing with them long before his prison sentence, long before he carved his name into the underbelly of the business world. But Dominic was different.Unlike Luca—who was all bark and no bite—Dominic Castellano was a man who played the long game.And Oliver Roberts never ignored a real threat.***They stopped at a high-end restaurant in the heart of the city. Oliver wasn’t hungry, but this wasn’t about food. This
Last Updated: 2025-02-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 194. A GAME OF POWER
The cold steel pressed against the back of Oliver’s skull, but his smirk didn’t waver. If anything, it deepened."Really, Luca?" Oliver’s voice was calm, almost amused. "Pulling a gun on me in the middle of a conversation? That’s desperate. Even for you."Luca laughed, but there was an edge of nervousness in it. "Desperate times, Roberts."Dominic Castellano leaned forward, watching the scene with mild interest. He swirled the remaining bourbon in his glass. "Desperation is an ugly thing. But sometimes, it gets the job done."Oliver remained still. "You think I came here unprepared?"Luca scoffed. "What, you got a sniper on the roof? A hidden weapon in your jacket? Let me guess, some thug waiting outside to come running in and save you?"Oliver chuckled. "You talk too much, Luca."Dominic exhaled through his nose, setting his drink down. He looked at the man holding the gun behind Oliver. "Pull the trigger."Luca’s eyes widened slightly. "Wait—""Do it," Dominic repeated, his tone bor
Last Updated: 2025-01-31
Chapter: CHAPTER 193. A DANGEROUS INVITATION
Oliver knew Luca wouldn’t give up so easily.So when an anonymous invitation arrived at his office—a handwritten note delivered in a sleek black envelope—he wasn’t surprised."Meet me at The Blackwood Lounge tonight. Come alone. Let’s settle this like men."Elena read over his shoulder, her lips curling in distaste. “It’s obviously a trap.”Oliver smirked. “Of course it is.”“Then you’re not going,” she said firmly.Oliver set the note down and turned to her. “If I don’t show up, he’ll think I’m afraid of him.”Elena’s eyes darkened. “And if you do, you’re walking straight into whatever setup he has planned.”Oliver shrugged. “Then I’ll play along.”Elena’s frustration was evident, but she knew there was no talking him out of it.She crossed her arms. “Fine. But I’m coming with you.”“No.”“Oliver—”“I said no.” His voice was firm, final. “Luca’s desperate, which makes him reckless. I won’t let you walk into that with me.”Elena exhaled sharply, clearly unhappy, but she knew better th
Last Updated: 2025-01-30
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