“All this time, I was just a mere substitute to you? A replacement for someone you lost?” “It’s not that simple, Sheila. I—” “Don’t! I trusted you. Every embrace, every word, the heartfelt feelings—it was all for her, wasn’t it? Did you ever love me, Andrew? Did you ever feel something for me? Tell me!” “Sheila, I……Sorry……” ********************* Sheila found out her boyfriend cheated on her and then lost her job. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, she realizes how naive she still was. Her father and stepmother, her so-called family, forced her to marry a stranger, and treated her like a bargain item at a mall sale. On the other hand, Andrew's father tried to pressure him into an engagement by threatening his inheritance. Andrew felt a sense of powerlessness as well as amusement, as he didn't care about the inheritance; he had already made a name for himself as a successful and feared business magnate. But when he saw Sheila's smiling face, Andrew's blood froze for a moment, and his eyes were filled with shock, doubt, nostalgia, and a hint of tenderness that he hadn't even noticed. He thought that maybe this was a chance given to him by fate, and this time he had to grab it no matter what, but he didn't know how the decision he made at this moment would change his life.
View MoreSheila’s POV I wasn’t planning on running into Phoebe and her mother today. My main goal was simple: grab a few clothes for my mom before she got discharged from the hospital. The doctor had decided to run a thorough checkup on her, which extended her stay by two more days. I thought I’d use this time to pick out something nice for her, something to cheer her up after such a long hospital stay.Kane, one of my bodyguards, had suggested this boutique when I mentioned I needed to stop by the mall. I hadn’t expected the prices to be this high, though. Even with the money Grandpa had given me, I didn’t want to waste it on luxuries. I still needed to plan for my future, especially after I left Andrew’s life. Just as I was browsing through the racks, I felt a shadow looming over me. It was Phoebe and her mother, Fiona. Great. Of all people to run into.I ignored them and moved on to another section after the stupid stunt they had just played
Fiona’s POVI sat back in the warm spa, the steam rising around me, as I enjoyed the treatment. Yesterday had been an intense day, but the look on Stevenson’s face when he realized he’d lost everything—it was all worth it. The shock, the defeat... He deserved it for all his lies, for all the betrayal.“I’ll never forget that look,” I said to Phoebe, who lay beside me with her face covered in a cooling mask. “Your father really had it coming. After everything he did to us.”Phoebe smiled beneath her mask. “He definitely did. I even made some calls to find out more about his mistress to humiliate the slut, but there’s no progress yet. She’s either hiding really well or she’s not who we think she is.”I sighed, letting the heat of the spa melt my worries away. “Honestly, I don’t even care about her anymore. Let her have him. I just want to enjoy my life now, without constantly thinking about Stevenson and his affairs.”Phoebe laughed softly.
Stevenson’s POVThe same night….I sat alone at the bar, just staring at my glass, lost in thought. My life had taken such a drastic turn, and now, here I was, no longer the CEO of the company I had dedicated years of time and hard work to grow.Antonio and Phoebe had taken everything from me and even dragged Fiona into their mess. How could it have come to this?But what puzzled me most was how Fiona knew about the 5% of shares I’d secretly sold. I’d been careful, very careful, to cover it up, even using her shares to balance the numbers.This was the reason I’d initially wanted her shares transferred to my name—it would have made everything so much easier to hide. But somehow, Fiona found out. And now, everyone was aware that I didn’t own the highest percentage of shares in my own company.I was certain that I hadn’t told anyone. My lawyer had processed everything discreetly. No one at the company had noticed a thing, so how di
Antonio’s POVI leaned back in the soft leather chair, sipping my drink and letting the warmth of the whiskey burn gently as it went down. The slow music playing in the background made the whole atmosphere relaxed.This private club was as luxurious as it was exclusive—a place where people like me could unwind and take care of business without anyone watching. I'd been using it since I came to this city to arrange private meetings with people and also to enjoy and relax my nerves.Tonight was different, though. I was in an unusually good mood. Guess who was with me, enjoying their drinks? Would anyone even believe they would be here with me?It was none other than Mr. Shepherd, Stevenson’s most trusted friend, and Mr. Ryan, Stevenson's most trusted lawyer. Both men had played their parts perfectly, and I was very pleased that I could get them to work for me.The two most important people Stevenson relied so much on. Who said money couldn'
Phoebe’s POVI couldn't help but smile as I stood there. Everything was falling into place, just as Antonio had promised.I remember when he first explained his plan to me after revealing his intention to get my dad out of prison. I had been skeptical at first, but after he explained his plans to me, I was glad that he was on my side.The thrill I felt was indescribable; the idea of watching my dad squirm, his company slipping through his fingers—it was all too perfect. I couldn’t wait to see his face once it all played out.Mr. Shepherd cleared his throat, pulling me back to the present. “Alright, let’s start the voting,” he announced, setting the room in motion. The board members exchanged glances before they began casting their votes.One by one, they made their choices. Some still supported my dad, no surprise there. They had been feeding off his scraps for years, benefiting from the little perks he’d thrown their way—perks that would certainly end when I became CEO.But their loy
Stevenson’s POV“I can.”The voice echoed through the room, freezing everyone in their seats. My head snapped toward the door, along with the stunned gazes of every board member.I couldn’t believe my eyes—it was HER. My very own daughter, Phoebe, stood there, bold and confident, with Fiona and Antonio on either side.I stood motionless, trying to make sense of what was happening. “What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice rough with disbelief.Phoebe met my eyes, calm and unbothered. “I’ve come to take over the company, Father,” she said casually, as if discussing something so small and insignificant. She must be out of her mind!“The same company my grandparents and great-grandparents built, just as you said. I'm the only legitimate child of the Grayson family. So, sooner or later, I will inherit it anyway.”The room went deathly silent. What was this unfortunate girl up to? I still hadn't forgiven her for throwing me in prison, yet she had the audacity to come here and spout a
Stevenson’s POVI sat in the cold, tiny prison cell, staring at the walls. My once-powerful life had crumbled, and now I was nothing but just an inmate.The betrayal from my family, the accusations, and being locked up—it all weighed me down. Each second in this place felt like an eternity. I sighed heavily, running a hand through my unkempt hair, wondering how everything had gone so wrong.Suddenly, the cell door clanged open, and an officer stood there. "You have a visitor," the officer announced.I blinked, surprised. I hadn’t been expecting anyone. I stood up, straightening my wrinkled shirt as much as I could, and followed the officer down the long hallway to the visitor’s room. It turned out to be my lawyer."Good to see you, Mr. Grayson," the lawyer said as I sat down across from him.I gave a weak nod. "I hope you have some good news for me."He nodded and leaned in. "Actually, I do. There’s finally a way to get
Andrew’s POVI sat in the bar with James across from me, the slow music playing in the background doing nothing to calm the storm in my heart.James looked at me with a serious expression, waiting for an answer. "Why did you lie to Sheila about Evelyn being dead? Why didn't you just come clean with her?"I rubbed the back of my neck, feeling tired and exhausted with everything. "I honestly don’t know, James," I admitted. "It just felt like the right thing to say at the time. I thought it would protect Evelyn."James frowned. "Protect her from what? Sheila? Sheila’s not a threat to Evelyn."James was right—what exactly was I trying to protect Evelyn from? Sheila couldn’t harm Evelyn, especially not with Evelyn in a coma.But at that moment, my instincts kicked in, and I’d said it without thinking. Now, looking back, it made no sense. Deep within me, I felt I did that because I was scared that Sheila might leave me once she found o
Sheila's POV“Is this Evelyn?” I demanded, holding the photograph up to Andrew’s face. “Why does she look like me?”Andrew looked horrified, his phone dropping from his hand as he stared at the picture with disbelief. He took the photo from me, holdjg onto it tightly as if he feared it would disappear. I couldn’t understand why he looked like someone who had just seen a ghost. “Why does she look like me?” I asked again, my voice trembling.Andrew slowly headed to his chair and sank into it, his posture as slumped as if he had received the saddest news of his life. He rubbed his hands through his hair, letting out a deep sigh. I watched him, confused and desperate for answers.When I first saw the picture of Andrew and the woman, who looked so much in love, I wondered when I had ever taken such a picture with him. Then it hit me— the note! It warned me not to think I could ever replace Evelyn, making me believe this woman in th
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