Jace's footsteps faltered as he came to a stop by the restroom door only for it to pull open and came to face to face with a sight he could not have been prepared for.Kiera stood before him, her appearance marred by dishevelled hair and smudged makeup. Her red eyes shone as she stared at him and then looked back before averting her gaze to him.Shock and concern washed over Jace as he stared at her. “Kiera…” His voice was laced with worry. "What happened?" he asked, his gentle tone tinged with disbelief.Kiera's eyes, clouded with intoxication, struggled to focus on Jace's face. At the same time, Nicholas walked out, stepping into Jace’s line of sight. The second he beheld Jace, his brows furrowed deeply.His eyes narrowed with suspicion and anger as he took in the scene before him. Seeing Jace standing there, Nicholas's assumption solidified—he believed Jace had come to pick up Kiera once again, confirming his fears of her betrayal."You," Nicholas spat, his voice dripping with veno
For days on end, Kiera tirelessly reached out to countless investment companies and banks, hoping to find a solution to the financial difficulties plaguing the Campbell Group.But it seemed as if the universe conspired against her, with every door shutting firmly in her face.It felt as though before she got there, someone bested her to it. She couldn't help but suspect that there was more at play than just Nicholas's influence—Ray, her uncle, was likely involved as well.Yet, with each rejection, Kiera's determination only grew stronger. She couldn't bear to abandon the company that held not only her family's legacy but also her own dreams.Losing against her uncle was not part of the plan.“Sigh… can any good thing come out of this day?” Kiera lamented as she stared at the long list of potential contact helpers, Lisa got for her.She had successfully ticked on almost every name present. All except one and even that, she wasn’t so sure.“The last I recall, Jewel’s Pristine was a clos
On the day of the much-anticipated party, Blake arrived promptly at 4 p.m. to pick up Kiera.His stylish purple suit was a perfect match for the satin dress he had chosen for her in the same vibrant shade as his.The fabric shimmered under the light, accentuating Kiera's natural beauty with her wavy brown hair left to cascade down her shoulders.Taking a step forward, she walked towards him, giving him a better view of her perfect figure and flowing skin. The second Blake caught sight of her flawless makeup, his eyes sparkled and widened.To say he was simply awestruck was an understatement. He couldn't help but lavish her with compliments.“Oh my… Ms. Camp… No. Kiera, you’re alluring. Your beauty transcends any other lady out there,” he announced, his eyes taking all of her in.As his eyes caught her matching light purple purse, he smiled, it had his family’s emblem on it, adding a sense of pride knowing she choose to wear it.Something he had added, hoping she wouldn’t mind, showcas
Frustrated and in need of a temporary escape, Kiera retreated to a deserted corner, away from the watchful menacing eyes of the judgemental people around her.Rather than engaging in meaningless conversations, she sought solace in the quietude of her thoughts.Unlike many others in her situation, she had been reborn and granted a second chance at life, but she still lacked the extraordinary skills she had hoped for.The only stroke of luck was her ability to stay far away from the likes of Nicholas and prevent the tragedy of her past life, succumbing to his toxicity and ultimately perishing within two years.Determined to rectify her circumstances, Kiera realized she had just three days to secure the funds needed to keep her position on the board of directors intact.If she failed to acquire the necessary capital to sustain the company's product line, her grandfather's legacy would fall into Ray's hands—a fate she vehemently refused to accept.He had yet to take over the company compl
~Jace's POV~I brought Kiera to my sprawling mansion away from the chaos of the outside world. It wasn’t easy for her to agree to follow me but after apologizing about my behaviour, she finally agreed and asked me to take her away from there.As we entered, a surge of anticipation coursed through me. I wanted to know her thoughts, her impression of Blake and I could barely wait for us to get inside.It took all the willpower in me to hold it in, till we were in my well-decorated living room and she took a seat, I decided to spill the beans on her and pop the question.“Kiera, I know I have insinuated something before, I just want to say I am sorry for assuming,” I began and made my way over to the sidebar in the living room to get us a bottle of wine and two glasses.“Okay.”Her eyes remained glued to my every move till I came to sit beside her and poured the drink for her. Once I offered her the drink, she took it but rather than drinking, Kiera gently placed it on her thigh.I gulpe
~Kiera’s POV~After talking with Jace, I drifted into a restless sleep, my dreams once again haunted by Nicholas.In the depths of my subconscious, he appeared kind and affectionate, drawing me closer with promises of love. But just as I confessed my feelings to him, his laughter echoed wickedly around me, shattering my heart and the illusions his presence had brought.“You are truly stupid, Kiera,” he snickered. “How could you think I would ever be able to fall in love with you?” He mockingly inquired."N-No, Nicholas... How could you?"“Shut up! You are not fit to be my woman. The only lady I will always love is Cristal. Compared to you, you are trash.”My heart clenches hearing him, the one I loved for long trash talk me and undermine my person and love.”“Nicholas. You were good to me at the start,” I recalled and attempted to draw close to him. “We can go back to how we were.”“Never! Get away from me, wench. I only ever came close to you to take the Campbell family’s fortune. No
As much as he did not wish to eavesdrop on her conversation, Jace couldn’t help but strain his ears to listen.His gaze flickered with a mix of anticipation and anxiety as he awaited Kiera's response. Jace’s heart pounded in his chest, mirroring the uncertainty that swirled within him while one question lingered in his mind—did she still harbour feelings for her ex-husband, Nicholas?On the other hand, Kiera's mind was a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts and emotions.Did she still love Nicholas?It was a question that gnawed at her, even though she knew deep down that her feelings couldn't simply vanish.Her dream had shaken her, the betrayal, the pain and the hurt, all of which reminded her of the pain he had caused her in her previous life, killing her in the process.But as quickly as the thought of his betrayal surfaced, Kiera pushed it aside, knowing that it was a dark path she didn't want to tread.Sighing softly, she met Jace's gaze, her eyes revealing her vulnerability.“Kier
~Nicholas pov~I felt a jolt of icy realization shoot through me as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over my head amidst the pain that shot through my lions.Damn it! That woman!I took in several deep breaths, my eyes blinking as I took in my surroundings in search of one person, Kiera.She was gone. There was no sign of her anywhere.But just as I came to the realisation, it also dawned on me what she said.“Stupid,” I called out as I facepalmed with my knees shaking.How could I have forgotten the fact that Kiera and I had divorced?It had been a bitter end to our tumultuous relationship, and I had believed that the ties between us were severed for good. But now, faced with her transformation, I couldn't help but feel a mix of confusion and curiosity.I had known Kiera had changed, but the extent of that change remained a mystery to me. A wonderful one at that, one I could not keep my mind off.What had caused this shift in her demeanour? The woman standing before me now w