LOGINGwen POVI watched while Damian and his friends subdued Damon. He was struggling. He was angry, and the more I heard the thunder in his voice, the more I felt like something inside me jumped in fright.“Untie me!” Damon snarled angrily.My eyes went to his hand. Even with handcuffs, the sight of it leaves me in terror.While I listened to their exchange, my knees buckled. It decided to give out under my weight. My hand pressed on the wall as I found a secluded corner and gave in.I slumped on the floor, too shocked to comprehend what had happened.Then, I began to shiver and pulled the sheet over my body tighter.I felt cold.My body shivered uncontrollably while I watched Damon being dragged away. And then, there was silence.I bit my lip as a sob escaped my throat.I do not want to appear weak, but what happened left me totally shaken.I never expected that Damon could disrespect me that way. He had always been the suave, sweet, and impeccable CEO of Olson Hotel.What had happened t
Damian POVI was so livid!After Gwen entered her unit, I was reluctant to leave. I knew my brother was inside, wondering what they were doing.The thought that they had reconciled caused an ache in my chest until I heard Mason speak.“Let’s go.” Mason stepped closer. He and Baron were prodding me to leave.“Let’s wait for a little while.”“What’s wrong with you? Are you a masochist? Do you want to torture yourself?” Mason said, trying to talk me into leaving, but I just could not make my feet move.It seemed as if I was stuck in that place, in front of Gwen’s unit.Just the thought of Damon and Gwen talking makes my blood boil. I knew that I had no right if Gwen finally decided to get back together with my brother. I had it in authority that Damon was doing everything in his power to get her back.He was wooing her even at the office, discarding his image. He was not afraid to shout to the world that their divorce was a mistake.“Am I a bad person if I told you that I don’t want them
Gwen POVMy eyes wide, I began to scream,but Damon pressed his palm to cover my mouth.Then, he slapped me hard. Tears streamed down my cheek.“No one’s going to come to save you. Stop resisting and just accept what is bound to happen.” Damon said while I looked at him wide-eyed in fear.I really did not think that the man whom I used to love was becoming a monster right before my eyes.“Damon, please. Don’t do this.” I cried, pleading.I stared into his eyes, trying so hard to find the man who loved me. But all I saw in his eyes was determination and hatred.“I tried reasoning with you. I tried groveling, but you won’t listen to me. Why? Do you think I did not notice how you and my brother treated each other? Are you having an affair behind my back?” He hissed.The accusation pinched a nerve. I rued what had happened between us.“I am not!” I denied hotly.He grinned wolfishly at me. For a while, it reminded me of the Damon I used to know, except for the malice I saw in his eyes.“T
Gwen POVI was expecting to go home to an empty apartment, but the sight of Damon made me stunned.Damon stood from his comfortable perch on my couch when he heard the door click open.At first, I could not believe what I was seeing. I thought my mind was playing tricks on me.I thought he left, but apparently, he didn’t.We both spoke at the same time.“What are you doing here?”“What took you so long?”Evidently, it registered on me how he was able to come inside. And I asked him how he was able to do that.Damon smirked at me.“This whole apartment building belongs to my family. Of course, I have access to every unit here, especially my wife’s.”That little bit of information left me speechless.Now, everything clicked in my head. Jo’s reaction when I told her about the free apartment for the employees, and Damian and his friends' reaction when they brought me here that first time I arrived at Roadster City.The realization filled me with shame. I had no right to stay here.Sudde
Gwen POVI was so excited at the prospect. Even though I still have not clarified my eligibility to join the contests, I am already making plans in my head.Even Jo was set to join. We were both excited, making plans.“Why don’t you interview Senator Adams? I think he can be a good subject since he was elusive to the media.”I made a face, remembering my previous encounter with Senator Adams and how uncomfortable it left me. The idea of interviewing him brought back those uneasy feelings.“The public already speculated on our relationship. I do not want to bring that up. I can’t endure another scandal. Besides, I don’t really know him. I just met him because he was friends with Damian.”I was glad that I finally had to clarify that at least with her. It does not matter what other people think. What is important is that Jo and the few friends I made here knew that I was not a loose woman who was fame-hungry, as had been magnified in some news reports.I appreciated that Jo hadn’t judg
Gwen POVI thought my day would end on a good note, but I realized that I had no control over things when we bumped into Monique accidentally.We were waiting for the elevator.Jo and I were teasing each other good-naturedly. She was telling me about her developing crush on Baron, and I was grinning so hard because she was already planning in her head a future with him.“You are not even dating.” I pointed out, grinning.Jo smirked at me. “Not yet. But you will see. That Baron will be mine.” She told me with an exaggerated coquetish tone that did not fit her at all.I guffawed in laughter, and that was when the elevator door opened. We both stopped when we realized who was inside the elevator.Monique!We both fell silent at the sight of her.She looked at us as if we were just air, and then she turned her head as if she did not see us.I pulled at Jo’s sleeves, warning her.I also wanted to emphasize the message that I was hesitant to join Monique at the elevator, but Jo was already
Damian POVDistress was evident on my mother’s face when she pummeled me on the chest with her balled hands.“You worthless son of a b*tch! What have you done to my son?” She cried, eyes full of hatred for me.It pained me to realize that after all these years, her feelings for me hadn’t changed.M
Gwen POVMy eyes smarted with unshed tears, and my head hurt as Mrs. Olson gripped my hair tightly, pulling it so hard that pain shot across my scalp.I was thrown off guard
Gwen POV“I, uh.” I stepped back, caught off guard by the verbal attack.I should have expected it.Every time Mrs. Olson sees me, her natural finesse leaves her.As usual, Mrs. Olson hated the sight of me and was not careful whether she hurt my feelings or not. She was indiscriminately firing cutt
Gwen POVCome morning, I haven’t heard anything from Damian.He did not come for breakfast, and when I asked Lucille, she told me that Damian left at dawn. She had no idea where he had gone, but he had made arrangements for me to leave the house today.I felt sad that Damian didn't even make time t







