Love in the Headlines
Reign Abbot is a reporter, who is trying to navigate through life while in a toxic work environment with Bethany, who seemed hellbent on making life miserable for her. Driven by ambition and the overwhelming urge to surpass Bethany, she covers a story on the billionaire, CEO, Ivan Hamilton without further verification. The news was later debunked, however Ivan's reputation had already hit rock bottom. All hell breaks loose as Ivan is hellbent on having her pay the price for her actions.
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“ Why? ” he smirked. “ Do you feel wrong? You think it's unfair? ”
I felt tears fill my eyes at his words. I hated how easy it was for me to cry. If I was sad, I would cry. Angry? Cry. Happy? Cry. Overwhelmed? Cry. And I had never hated it as much as I did in that moment, especially when my oppressor looked delighted at the sight of my tears.
I hate this man.
“ What do you want me to do? ” I asked, admitting defeat. There was no need to hold on to hope that was not there. Ivan was not a nice man and it was my mistake for thinking otherwise.
“ Good, that's what I want to hear. ” he said, standing up and burying his hands in his pocket.
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Chapter: Four months REIGN'S POV I had never been more shocked in my life. Not when I found out my best friend went ahead to date someone I liked. Not when I found out my mother was dead. This one was one that I never saw coming. I had already told myself I had failed and was even prepared to take whatever punishment was given. So what was this new update?“If I heard you right..” I started, picking my words slowly. “The both of you are back together and getting married again?”“Mmm….yes and no. Yes, we are back together and no, we are not getting married, at least not for now. I think the mistake we made the first time was just getting engaged and rushing into marriage. We didn't spend time together or get to know each other at all. This time, we will do it differently. We are going to take our time then eventually get married.” Melanie explained, glancing at Ivan who also nodded.“This is..this is amazing.” I said, still reeling from shock. I should be jumping for joy. I should be glad that I can final
Last Updated: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Four months REIGN'S POV I had never been more shocked in my life. Not when I found out my best friend went ahead to date someone I liked. Not when I found out my mother was dead. This one was one that I never saw coming. I had already told myself I had failed and was even prepared to take whatever punishment was given. So what was this new update?“If I heard you right..” I started, picking my words slowly. “The both of you are back together and getting married again?”“Mmm….yes and no. Yes, we are back together and no, we are not getting married, at least not for now. I think the mistake we made the first time was just getting engaged and rushing into marriage. We didn't spend time together or get to know each other at all. This time, we will do it differently. We are going to take our time then eventually get married.” Melanie explained, glancing at Ivan who also nodded.“This is..this is amazing.” I said, still reeling from shock. I should be jumping for joy. I should be glad that I can final
Last Updated: 2025-05-03
Chapter: Chocolate cake REIGN’S POVI hummed as I browsed through the cakes in the glass case. Today was Melanie's opening day and I wanted to surprise her. Though I was currently limited on funds, I could still afford this. Who knew choosing a cake could be so hard? I wasn't even so indecisive when choosing what life career path to take.“I wish I could just buy everything.” I groaned.“Me too.” A tiny voice said beside me. I glanced down to see a chubby boy staring at the glass case like I was. Actually, he looked even more enraptured than I was. I chuckled at his expression, then I remembered that one time Ivan said I was looking at him like how a kid looked at cake. I studied the drooling boy and scowled.Was that really what I looked like staring at him? Why was I even thinking of an asshole who has refused to show his face to me for over a week? The one month deadline he gave to me was ending in three days. Perhaps he would show up then to demand his dues from me then.I should be nervous. In the end
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: My choice MELANIE’S POV I couldn't remember the last time I was truly happy. It was so long ago that I barely have any memory of it. Was it when I was five years old and my mum bought me a chocolate cake, which was my favorite or was it when she praised my first drawing and called it the best she had ever seen even though it was ugly and obviously done by a toddler? After that, nothing could fill up my heart the way those moments did. I loved Reign and she gladdened my heart, however my heart had been scarred for years and would take a long time of love and pampering to heal. My newly developing career didn't make me overly happy as well, after all I was doing it without the support of all the people I loved.I was fourteen when mum died and everybody and everything changed after her death. I stopped drawing, hated the sight of chocolate cake, and forgot the feeling of happiness. Matilda became closed off, she never confided in anybody and that was when her rivalry with me started, my sister
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
Chapter: Self destruction CHRISTIAN’S POVEveryone was miserable. Everyone was going through lots of shit and I was in the middle of them all. Ivan was not listening to me. Reign wanted to know things I couldn't tell. Jessica was demanding all the attention she could get and Melanie…Let's not go there, Christian.That was a forbidden topic I would not never bring up. It was a secret I would take with me to the grave. No one would ever find out.The intercom system buzzing on my desk reminded me of where I was. It was the weekend but I was in the office because Ivan was in self destruction mode. It had been days but he was still like this, working non-stop.I sighed and Ivan's voice blew over. “Bring me the Pinnacle Point file right now.”Why did I have to suffer alongside him? I sighed again and searched for the document amongst the pile on the document shelf. I glared at the document, imagining it was Ivan before trudging to his office. I knocked and slipped in, shaking my head at the sight of Ivan's head be
Last Updated: 2025-05-01
Chapter: What happened to Mel?REIGN'S POV “Would you choose not to have arms or legs?” I burst out laughing at the absurd question. Henry was really the most unhinged person ever and he was really random too. I couldn't stop cracking up at his jokes.I thought for a while, “I'd say arms.”“Why?”“I mean I think it would be shitty having to get carried around if I don't have legs..” I shrugged, twirling the wine in my glass. I had not taken more than two sips of it, I knew my limit now. Getting drunk in front of Ivan was okay but I was not comfortable enough to do so in front of Henry. “But you would still have to be helped lifting things if you have no arms.” He said.“You can't change my mind, having no legs is way worse.” I shook my head.“And you still haven't told me anything about yourself.” He changed the topic.I bit my lips and sighed. I had avoided it for so long but he doesn't give up easily. “I'm not really sure what to tell you or what you even want to hear. The good things or my sob stories?”“Ever
Last Updated: 2025-05-01
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