LOGINLeo’s povKiara had been a major part of my comeback.She paid me a whopping forty percent from the five million dollars she got from that crazy Mr. Jones project.Forty percent.I still hadn’t wrapped my head around it.That kind of money wasn’t just a help. It was a life saver.I used it to rebuild…a new system, a cleaner structure, stronger security, better protocols. Everything I should have done from the beginning.Because the old systems are yet to be retrieved.I paid the staff who stayed.The loyal ones.The ones who didn’t run when everything collapsed. That alone showed their love and commitment towards my company.And then, Kiara also gave me connections…Investors, partners, quiet recommendations that opened doors I couldn’t have knocked on myself.Kiara didn’t just help me, she positioned me. And that brought in more money to my company.I leaned back in my chair, staring at the ceiling of my office.The place still smelled new. Fresh paint. New furniture. New beginning.Bu
Kiara’s POVIt had been a month since the execution of Mr. Jones’ project, and my body was already protesting that I needed a break. A real one at that.And what better way to give myself that than a vacation?Yes. That was exactly what I needed.At least fourteen days away from everything—work, pressure, expectations.And I wasn’t leaving my baby behind.Thank God Sophia was on holiday. No school, no interruptions. Just the two of us.My phone rang.Alex.I stared at the screen for a second before answering.“Hey, Alex.”“Hey, Kiara,” his voice came through, softer than usual. “It’s been a while. Are you still mad at me for what happened weeks ago at your place?”I scoffed lightly. “No, not at all. I’ve just been busy with work.”“Work, huh? So busy you forgot how to check up on me or gist me like you used to?”I sighed, leaning back on the couch. “Honestly, I was really occupied with that Mr. Jones project I told you about.”“Are you still on it?”“No. I finished a month ago.”“A mo
Kiara’s POVI sat at my desk, staring at my screen, trying to focus on the final design package for Daniel’s project. But my mind refused to cooperate. It kept drifting back to Leo.Back to everything I had tried so hard to shut out.Can my brain just cooperate for once? I exhaled quietly. At least until I’m done with this project.I couldn’t afford distractions now.Not when I was this close to finishing.But still, I found myself staring at the same layout for over an hour without making a single meaningful adjustment. Nothing was clicking.“Mum, I couldn’t sleep.” Sophia’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked up.She stood by the door, holding the knob, the door slightly open. Her hair was messy, her eyes half sleepy.And just like that, something in me softened and I smiled.I think seeing her was all I needed. It reminded me why I couldn’t afford to fall apart.“Come here, baby,” I said gently.She walked in slowly, and I pulled her close, ruffling her hair before kissing
Kiara's povI didn't want to get upset. Obviously, it's just a game. So I had to excuse myself and pretend like I got a call. I could feel Leo's gaze on me as I walked away.And then I got a real call from Alex. “Are you at your office or your home?” he asked immediately.“I'm at home. Is there any problem?”“When did you start asking me such questions?” he replied dryly.Before I could say anything, I heard my doorbell. “Open the door,” he added. “I was already close to your house when I called.”I frowned slightly, lowering my phone.Before I could get to the living room, Leo had already opened the door. I stopped. Just stood there watching. The atmosphere shifted instantly. These two men stare aggressively at each other.It had been three weeks since Leo had been staying with me and I had hoped that he must have bounced back by now. Three weeks of rebuilding, working, and trying to keep things in check.And this? This was exactly what I had been trying to avoid.I didn’t want Sop
Leo’s POVI didn’t think I would ever find myself competing for a child’s attention.Yet here I was, standing at the doorway of the living room, watching Sophia sit cross-legged on the rug, laughing at something on the tablet in her hands. Her laughter filled the house.I stepped fully into the room.Sophia noticed me immediately.“Uncle hero!” she called excitedly, jumping up and running toward me.That name still did something to me.I caught her easily, lifting her slightly off the ground despite the lingering weakness in my body.“Hey, troublemaker,” I said, forcing a smile.“I’m not trouble!” she protested, pouting instantly.I chuckled softly. “We’ll see about that.”Behind her, I could feel Kiara's eyes on me but I didn't want to look at her immediately.But eventually, I set Sophia down gently and straightened, turning to face her.“Hey” I said to her.“Hey” she replied back.Sophia grabbed my hand before anything else could settle.“Uncle hero, come!” she said, pulling me tow
Leo’s POVI didn’t want to think about last night. About the call and how it almost ruined the nice moment we were having. So I buried myself in work instead.I sat in the living room, laptop open in front of me, trying to make sense of what was left of my company’s data. My fingers hovered over the keyboard, but my focus wasn’t steady.“Sir…” my IT head’s voice came through the call. “We’ve managed to recover about ten percent of the client database.”“Only ten?” I asked, my tone flat.“For now. But we’re working on the rest.”I exhaled slowly.“Keep going.”“Yes, sir.”The call ended. I flinged my phone on the couch, leaning back slightly, closing my eyes for a brief moment.Ten percent.That was what I had left. For something I built from nothing. I let out a quiet breath, opening my eyes again.Then I heard a car pulling into the compound. I didn’t need to check to know it was Kiara.But something felt off. There was another car door sound and voice.I frowned slightly and stood u
Leo’s POV“I expected you to come as fast as possible,” Miriam said the moment we stepped outside the station. “What took you so long?”I stopped walking and turned to her slowly. She kept touching the swollen part of her face as if to remind me it existed.“What do you mean?” I asked flatly. “I ca
Kiara’s POVMy phone vibrated just as I was pacing the narrow corridor outside the interrogation rooms. Alex.I hesitated before answering, then swiped up. “Alex.”“Kiara,” his voice came through, tense. “What is this I’m hearing about Sandra?”I stopped pacing. “What do you mean?”“My phone has be
Leo’s POVThe moment I stepped into the warehouse Vincent had kept him, I didn’t waste time with words. I moved fast.He was tied to a chair, eyes widening in fear when he saw me. Before he could open his mouth, my fist connected with his nose so hard.He groaned loudly, his head snapping back as b
Kiara’s POVI couldn't sleep that night. No matter how many times I closed my eyes, the truth Leo revealed replayed itself in my head. So this is the extent Miriam can get to just to destroy me.I stared at the ceiling, my chest tight, my fingers clenched beneath the sheets. Hatred was one thing.







