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Chapter 180 Lucas's PovThe days had been a blur since we received the news of Sienna’s pregnancy. The shock and the joy had collided, creating a whirlwind of emotions that I wasn’t quite prepared for. I had thought we were past the storm, that our lives would now fall into place. But this new chapter felt like a twist I hadn’t expected. Twins. Two new lives that would soon be a part of our world.I had always wanted a family, but I never imagined it would be like this. Sienna, with her strength and grace, had already brought so much love into my life. Now, with two more little ones on the way, I felt overwhelmed with gratitude and responsibility. I couldn’t wait to see how Daphne would react to the news, knowing she’d be a big sister soon. But before I could get too lost in those thoughts, we had to focus on making sure Sienna was well taken care of.The day after we found out about the twins, I took Sienna to the doctor for a scan. Seeing the two little heartbeats on the screen had

Chapter 179 Sienna's PovI had never felt so content in my life. After all the chaos, the betrayals, and the heartbreaks, it seemed like things were finally falling into place. Lucas was home, Daphne was safe, and we were rebuilding our lives. The weight that had been pressing on my chest for so long had lifted, and I could breathe again. I woke up that morning to the sound of birds chirping outside, the sunlight streaming through the windows, and the soft hum of the world going about its business. It felt like everything was right. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind, but we had made it through. And now, we were finally starting to move forward.But as I sat down for breakfast with Lucas and Daphne, my phone rang. It was Lucas, and I could hear the tension in his voice the moment I answered. “Sienna, you need to listen to me. Max is doing something with the documents. He’s hiding them, and I don’t know what he’s planning, but we need to act fast,” Lucas said, his voice low an

Chapter 178 Lucas's PovThe courtroom was quiet, but the air was thick with tension. I stood there, watching as the judge handed down the final sentence. Lisa and Max, the two people who had caused so much chaos in my life, were about to pay for everything. I couldn’t help but feel a cold, bitter sense of satisfaction. "Both of you are sentenced to life imprisonment for your crimes," the judge announced, his voice echoing in the silent room. I didn’t flinch. It was what they deserved. They had manipulated, lied, and tried to tear apart everything I had fought so hard to build. Now, justice was being served. Lisa looked at me, tears streaming down her face, but I felt nothing for her. She had begged for forgiveness countless times, but I couldn’t allow myself to be swayed by her apologies. Not anymore. Not after everything she had done. She turned to the judge, pleading, her voice shaky. "Please... I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do all of this. I just wanted to be loved." I didn’t

Chapter 177 Max's PovI hated myself. There was no other way to put it. I couldn’t stop the self-loathing that gnawed at me, especially when I thought about everything that had happened. I should have told Sienna how I felt. I should have told her that I loved her, that I didn’t want Lisa anymore, that I never wanted to hurt her. But instead, I had let things spiral out of control. I had let my anger, my jealousy, get the better of me. And now, I was left with nothing.Even after everything that had happened, after being beaten and dragged by Lucas, my mind wouldn’t stop racing. I knew that what I had done was wrong, but there was this part of me that still couldn't let go of Sienna. It didn’t matter that I had messed everything up. It didn’t matter that I had let Lisa manipulate me into making terrible decisions. I still wanted her. I still wanted Sienna. I had gone to their house, to Lucas’s house, to confront him. I told him that he hadn’t won, that I would take Sienna from hi

Chapter 176 Sienna's PovI slowly stirred from unconsciousness, my head throbbing as if a thousand voices were screaming inside my skull. The room around me was dim, and I could hear the soft hum of machines and the muffled voices of people talking. My eyes fluttered open, and the sterile smell of the hospital hit me like a wave. I tried to sit up, but the dizziness made my stomach churn, and I had to lie back down. I closed my eyes for a moment, trying to gather my strength. The memories from earlier, Lucas, the fight, everything, came rushing back. My heart raced. What happened? Was everyone okay?I tried to sit up again, this time more carefully, and saw a doctor standing by my side. "You're awake," the doctor said softly, a reassuring smile on his face. "How are you feeling?"I didn’t answer right away. Instead, I pushed myself up a little more, still feeling weak but determined. "I want to go home," I said, my voice hoarse.The doctor frowned slightly. "I’m afraid that’s not

Chapter 175 Lisa's PovI couldn’t contain my smile as I watched everything unfold. The plan was working perfectly, just as I had envisioned. The doctor, the coma syringe, the manipulation, it was all falling into place. I had been playing this game for so long, and now, I was finally going to win. Sienna was still unconscious, and all I needed was for her to stay that way for a little while longer. The more time I bought, the more control I gained over Lucas. If I could just keep her out of the picture long enough, Lucas would be mine. He would see that I was the one who was truly loyal, the one who could give him everything he wanted.I watched as the doctor prepared the syringe, the liquid inside glowing faintly. He was hesitant, but I had made sure to convince him that this was the only way. We had to keep Sienna incapacitated for a while, just long enough for me to take full control of the situation.“You’re sure this will work?” I asked, my voice low but insistent.The docto

Chapter 85Rachel’s POVI couldn’t sleep.J’s words wouldn’t stop replaying in my head like a broken record.“I love you, Rachel.”Was it real? Did he truly mean it? Or was it just another scene in the complicated drama that was now my life?I turned over in bed, staring at the ceiling, my heart still racing. No one had ever said those words to me like that before—so bold, so raw, so intense. Not even Jacob.Jacob...Just the thought of him left a bitter taste in my mouth. How ironic. I used to dream of Jacob saying those words to me, but when J said them, it felt like something deep inside me cracked open.And what scared me the most?I didn’t hate it.Morning came faster than I wanted. I had barely closed my eyes when Grace knocked on the door.“Ellien—Rachel,” she corrected herself softly, “the press is already outside. They want a word with you and Mr. J.”Of course, they did.I pulled the covers over my head, groaning.“I’ll be down in fifteen,” I muttered.After a quick shower a

Chapter 84Rachel’s POVJeffery was right. I would never be able to come between them. J belonged to Mira, and I... I was just a third party in their story.I sighed the moment I reached a quiet spot. Luckily, I spotted a bench in the garden and sat down. It wasn’t even a few minutes before I saw J walking toward me.“What are you doing here?” he asked, taking a seat next to me.“It’s none of your business, mister,” I snapped at him.Keeping my head up, I turned to him. “You played your role perfectly, Mr. J.”“About the kiss?” he said, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips. I could tell he enjoyed the show.“Were you picturing Mira as you kissed me?” I asked, turning to him.“Were you picturing Jacob as you kissed back?” he shot back, shutting me up instantly.“I thought so,” he added, his eyes fixed on me. He hadn’t looked away once.I quickly turned my gaze elsewhere, silently wishing he’d stop staring. But if I’m being honest… his stare did something to me—something huge.“You

Chapter 83Rachel’s POV“You will officially be introduced as part of the Charlton family.”“What did you just say?” My voice was dangerously calm.I wasn’t ready for that yet. No—scratch that—I wasn’t staying long enough to be ready. I had no intention of remaining here any longer than necessary.The paparazzi were relentless, shouting questions at J, but he didn’t say a word.“Let’s go,” he said, grabbing my hand.The bodyguards pushed the crowd back as we made our way to the entrance.“You should have known how to talk to Grandfather! You should have convinced him, J!” I said through clenched teeth. “You should know better!”He ignored me completely, bowing respectfully to a group of men as we passed them.I sighed, running my fingers through my hair in frustration.That’s when my eyes landed on her.Mira.She stood near Ryan, dolled up in a short white dress that hugged her frame like it was tailored for seduction. She waved at J, catching his attention, then sashayed towards us.

Chapter 82 Rachel’s POV There was a discomfort in my chest from holding in my emotions. Finding out that Grandfather’s beloved soon-to-be wife had other plans besides loving him broke me. But the next words I heard left me stunned. “I told you. I’m never going to do that. I’m not marrying him because of his money.” “You can leave if you aren’t here to support me.” I blinked. Sarah wasn’t supporting them? Footsteps neared, and I quickly turned to the other side of the hallway, holding my breath. Moments later, they walked past, mumbling. Once they were gone, I peeked into Sarah’s room. She was sitting at the edge of her bed, staring into space, her eyes glassy. A minute passed before I stepped inside. She quickly sniffed back her unshed tears and smiled like nothing had happened. “You’re back?” she mumbled. “Yes,” I said softly and placed the tray on the table. “I brought you some snacks and fruits to nibble on.” I crouched down beside her and adjusted the hem of her dres

Chapter 81 Rachel’s POV The alarm rang loudly over my head, and my eyes snapped open immediately. It was Sarah’s wedding, and I just realized I had overslept. In a hurry, I rushed to the bathroom, washed my face and hurried over to Sarah’s room. When I stepped into her room, she was seated on the bed—looking like a load of crap. “Oh my God, Sarah. What the hell are you doing?” I had expected her to be almost ready, but what I met was entirely different. Heavy bags had taken up occupancy beneath her eyes, her skin had lost its glow and looked pale, and her hair was a complete mess. “Did you not sleep last night?” I asked, a frown forming on my face. “Wedding jitters, Ellien.” “I get it. Now let’s get you fixed up before it’s too late.” “The stylist is downstairs waiting. I’ll call her in when you look more presentable. You should shower first. A light breakfast will be brought up to you shortly.” Two hours later, Sarah looked completely transformed. Her hair was st

Chapter 80 Rachel’s POV Everyone stood frozen, staring at the scene. I bent down to her level and whispered, “What are you doing here?” I needed to know if there had been some mix-up. The man I’d assumed was her father earlier stood quietly behind her, watching me. “I showed my father your sketch after you left—and he loved it too,” Iris giggled, pointing to Mr. Smith. She was indeed the daughter Mr. Smith had been talking about, surprising me completely. “You made that sketch?” the old man’s voice rang above me. I finally stood up and met his gaze. “It was just a casual sketch I made for her during lunch. I didn’t—” “I’ve been searching everywhere for the perfect design for my daughter’s room. I must confess, that was excellent work. I’m looking forward to building around that sketch, Ms. Ellien.” I glanced at J, who was clearly stunned by everything unfolding. “We’ll have the presentation and pitch ready by next week, Mr. Smith,” Mrs. Maya stepped in, a wide smile spreadin