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Emily POV "Why?" I asked, my fingers lightly grazing his chest.Nicholas exhaled sharply, his control slipping. His hands finally moved, grabbing my waist, pulling me closer. I thought he was going to kiss me.His lips were just inches away, his breath warm against my skin. His grip on my waist tightened, his eyes dark with desire.But just as he leaned in, I placed a finger against his lips, stopping him."Not yet," I whispered, stepping back.Nicholas groaned in frustration, running a hand through his hair."Emily, what game are you playing?" he asked, his voice thick with need.I grinned, walking towards the door.I opened the door and turned to look at him one last time."Goodnight, Nicholas," I said sweetly before walking out, leaving him standing there, breathing heavily, dying to have me.Dianaโs POVAs soon as Emily left the room, I stepped out from where I had been hiding, crossing my arms as I stared at Nicholas."What just happened right now?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
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DIANA'S POV I forced a laugh, keeping my expression neutral. So, sheโs interested in him after all."That's nice of you," I replied smoothly, leaning back in my chair. "Nicholas is a good man. Iโm sure he appreciates your kindness."Emily simply nodded, focusing on her breakfast.I sipped my juice slowly, my mind racing. I needed to figure out what she was up to. Was she genuinely attracted to Nicholas, or was she just playing around? I had to be careful.. As I took another sip of my juice, my eyes wandered across the living room. Thatโs when I saw it,a file resting on the couch. My heart skipped a beat.Nicholas must have forgotten it.Oh no. If it was something important, heโd be back for it soon. I leaned forward, reaching for it, but before I could react, Emily suddenly stood up from the dining table.โIโll take it to him,โ she said quickly, adjusting her dress. โI was actually planning to see my mom at the office today, so I can drop it off for him too.โI froze for a second,
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Nicholasโ POVShe arched her brow, pretending to pout. "Oh? So I donโt stand a chance?"My eyes darkened slightly as I leaned back in my chair. "I didnโt say that."A slow smile spread across her lips. โInterestingโ.As I watched Emily sitting across from me, a thought crossed my mind, this lady is dangerously beautiful.Her smile was playful, her confidence unmatched. The way she carried herself, the way she spoke, it was almost irresistible.I leaned back in my chair, arms crossed, as she sipped her drink. She was talking about something, probably teasing me again, but I wasnโt paying full attention. My mind was elsewhere, studying her.Maybe I needed to stop pretending. Maybe I needed to stop resisting what was already happening.I smirked to myself. Having Emily as my girlfriend, even if just for now, might not be such a bad idea.She was Albertโs sister, yes, but that only made things more interesting. Emily wasnโt like the other women who threw themselves at me. She played the g
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DIANA'S POV "You worry too much," he said, stepping closer until I could feel his breath against my skin. "Emily is just a distraction. A fun one."I scoffed. "Yeah? And what happens when she starts asking questions? What happens when Albert finds out youโre messing with his little sister?"Nicholas shrugged. "Then Iโll deal with it."I grabbed his arm, forcing him to look at me. "This isn't just about you, Nicholas!" My voice dropped to a whisper. "If we get caught, if they find out about us, do you think Albert will just let us go? Do you think heโll just forgive us?"For a moment, something flickered in Nicholas' eyes, doubt. But it was gone as quickly as it appeared."Let me handle this, Diana," he said, his voice softer now. "Emily is harmless."I exhaled sharply, shaking my head. "No one is harmless, Nicholas. Especially not her."I stormed down the hallway, my hands clenched into fists."Nicholas is really out of his mind," I muttered under my breath, my heart pounding with fr
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Emily POV โNo big deal?โ Diana repeated, standing up. โDo you even know what time it is?โ Her eyes darted between us, filled with something I couldnโt quite place, anger? Jealousy? Worry?I sighed, rolling my eyes. โDiana, weโre adults. We donโt need a curfew.โDiana clenched her jaw. โEmily, you have no idea what youโre playing with.โI frowned. What was her problem? She had been acting so weird since I got back. And why was she so concerned about Nicholas and me?Nicholas placed a hand on my lower back. โCome on, Emily, letโs go.โBrielleโs POVThe business deal had gone smoothly, and Albert and I finally wrapped up everything. It had been a long, exhausting trip, but at least it was successful.I glanced at Albert as we walked out of the meeting room. He looked satisfied, but I could tell he was eager to get back home."Finally done," I sighed, stretching my arms. "I can't wait to get some rest."Albert nodded, adjusting his suit. "Yeah, it's time to head back. I just hope everyth
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DIANA'S POV "You should be scared too," I shot back. "Because if Emily finds out the truth, she wonโt just go after me, sheโll go after you too. And then what?"Nicholas chuckled darkly. "Then I guess weโll just have to make sure she never finds out."I glared at Nicholas, my patience wearing thin."I don't want to wait any longer here," I said firmly. "I'm going in there to pack my things, and you better make sure you're coming with me."Nicholas sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Diana, donโt act out of impulseโฆ""I'm not acting out of impulse!" I snapped, cutting him off. "This is the only way. If Albert comes back and finds me here, everything will get complicated. And if Emily keeps getting closer to you, sheโll start asking questions. Do you want that?"Nicholas remained silent, his expression unreadable.I took a deep breath, trying to control my frustration. "You were the one who told me to trust you, Nicholas. But look at whatโs happening! Youโre getting distracted. Y
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Nicholas' POVJust as the moment between Emily and me grew more intense, a sudden knock on the door shattered the heated atmosphere. Emily and I froze. Her breathing was heavy, her face flushed, her body still pressed close to mine.I sighed, pulling away reluctantly. "Stay here," I whispered before heading toward the door.When I opened it, Diana stood there, arms crossed, an annoyed expression on her face."Nicholas, don't tell me you're in here having fun while you left the most important thing unhandled," she snapped, her eyes flicking toward the room, already knowing Emily was inside.I leaned against the doorframe, rubbing the back of my neck. "Diana, not now," I muttered.She scoffed. "Not now? You haven't packed your things yet. Oh, but I see why, you were busy with Emily," she said with a smirk, her voice dripping with sarcasm.Emily shifted uncomfortably behind me, pulling the sheets over herself. Diana turned her gaze to her, narrowing her eyes."And you, Emily," she said s
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Dianaโs POVI leaned back in the car seat, staring out the window as the city lights blurred past. A satisfied smirk played on my lips."Good thing we left that house," I muttered, turning to Nicholas, who was focused on the road. "I couldnโt stand being there any longer, especially with Albert acting like I donโt exist."Nicholas scoffed. "You knew this would happen, Diana. You were pushing too hard. Now that youโre gone, whatโs your plan?"I crossed my arms. "Simple. If Albert doesnโt divorce that low-life bitch Brielle, heโll never see his baby after I give birth."Nicholas glanced at me, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. "Youโre really going to keep his child from him?"I let out a short laugh. "Why not? He wants to play happy family with Brielle while acting like I donโt matter? Fine. But he wonโt get to have both. He either chooses me and our child, or he loses us both forever."Nicholas shook his head. "Youโre playing a dangerous game, Diana."I smirked. "I always do."
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Brielleโs POVAfter dinner, I could feel the tension in the air like thick smoke. My heart was still racing from the way Albert looked at Sophia. I hadnโt planned for things to happen like that. I wanted to explain it all in my own time, not like this.Albert was still sitting with my parents in the living room. Mama was trying to change the topic, talking about her garden and the neighbors, but I could see the storm in Albertโs eyes. He hadnโt said a word since Sophia called me Mommy.I quickly excused myself and walked toward the room Sophia had been staying in. My hands were shaking. I knew I had to explain everything soon, but first, I needed to calm Sophia. Maybe she was just excited and tired.I opened the door and stepped inside.โSophia?โ I called gently.She was lying on the small bed, curled up in her pink pajamas. Her teddy bear was by her side. But something felt wrong. I walked closer and placed my hand on her cheek.My heart dropped.She was burning up.โOh my God,โ I wh
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Brielleโs POVThe drive to my family home was quiet, but not in a bad way. Just peaceful. Albert kept one hand on the wheel and the other gently tapping to the soft music playing in the background. I looked out the window, feeling a mix of emotions.I was going home.But this time, I wasnโt going alone.As soon as we arrived, I opened the car door and stepped out, stretching a little. The air here smelled different. It smelled like childhoodโฆ like memories.Just as I bent to grab my bag from the back seat, I noticed Albert heading straight for the trunk. I raised my brows, confused, until I saw him pulling out his own luggage.โWhat are you doing?โ I asked, watching him throw a strap over his shoulder.He glanced at me with a smirk. โBringing my things inside.โโWhen did you even pack?โHe shrugged like it was nothing. โYou were busy getting ready, so I quietly packed mine too. I didnโt want to tell you. I thought itโd be a nice surprise.โI laughed softly. โYouโre unbelievable. So yo
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Brielleโs POVI stared at the message on my phone for a long time. My chest felt tight, like something heavy was pressing on it. I couldnโt breathe right.Sheโs tired of pretending. Sheโs asking about you again.My hands were shaking as I picked up the phone and dialed my sisterโs number. She answered almost immediately.โBrielle?โ she said softly.โYeah, itโs me,โ I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.โYou saw my message?โโI did,โ I said. โIโฆ Iโll come around this week. I need to. I need to see her. Iโll spend more time with her.โThere was silence on the other end, and then I heard my sister sigh.โShe misses you, Brie. She keeps drawing pictures of you. She keeps asking when her โreal mommyโ is coming. Itโs getting hard to keep lying.โI wiped a tear from my cheek. โI know. Iโm sorry. Iโve just been so caught up in everything. With Albert. With this new baby. With everything going wrongโฆโโDoes he know?โ she cut in.I swallowed hard. โNo. Not yet.โโBrielleโฆโโIโll tell him
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Emilyโs POVI looked at Nicholasโs message again and again under the table.โWe need to talk. Urgent. Donโt let anyone see this.โMy hands started to sweat. My heart was racing faster than it should. I couldnโt sit here any longer.โJohn,โ I said softly, interrupting him in the middle of a sentence. โIโm really sorry, but something urgent just came up. I have to go.โHis smile dropped. โNow? But we justโฆโโI know, I know,โ I said, standing quickly. โItโs really important. Iโll explain later, I promise.โI grabbed my purse and walked out before he could ask more questions. I didnโt even wait for the waiter to bring the bill. I texted John a quick sorry as I rushed to get a cab.The whole ride to Nicholasโs new place, I couldnโt sit still. What was so urgent? Was something wrong? Orโฆ was it about us?By the time I reached, my heart was thumping like crazy.Nicholas opened the door before I could even knock. His eyes softened the moment he saw me.โYou came,โ he said.โOf course I came.
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Rebeccaโs POVAs I sat by Brielleโs bedside, pretending to check on her, I could barely keep my thoughts in one place. I smiled at her, asked how she was feeling, nodded as she thanked me for the flowers, but none of that mattered to me. I wasnโt here for her. I was here to watch. To observe. To plan.When I finally left the hospital room, I headed straight for my car, slamming the door shut harder than I meant to. My blood was boiling.Emily.She thinks I donโt know. She thinks sheโs clever. But I saw the way her hands shook when I asked why she was here. She wasnโt just checking on Brielle. Something else was going on.And I had a very strong feeling it had to do with him.Nicholas.That useless boy, Dianaโs cousin. I never liked the way he looked at Emily. Too familiar. Too comfortable. And now, even after all my warnings, Emily was still sneaking around with him behind my back.I started the engine but didnโt drive off.No. This had gone too far.I couldnโt allow Emily to ruin eve
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Rebeccaโs POVI sat quietly in my room, sipping my tea and pretending to be calm. But my mind was burning with questions. I picked up my phone and dialed Albertโs number. I needed to pretend. I needed to act like a loving mother, concerned about my sonโs wife. โHello, Albert,โ I said sweetly when he picked up.โHi, Mom,โ he replied. His voice sounded tired and low.โI just wanted to check on Brielle,โ I said, making my voice soft and worried. โShe didnโt look too well when I left your house. Iโve been thinking about her all evening.โAlbert sighed on the other end. โActuallyโฆ we had to rush her to the hospital shortly after you left.โI sat up straight, my eyes narrowing. โWhat? What happened?โโShe collapsed,โ Albert explained. โBut donโt worry. Sheโs getting better now. The doctors are taking good care of her.โI held my breath, then said carefully, โAnd the baby? Is the baby okay?โHe paused for a second, then answered, โYes. Both Brielle and the baby are fine. The doctors were a
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Brielleโs POVI sat on the couch, holding my breath as the door closed softly behind Albertโs mother. The scent of the soup she made still lingered in the room, but I couldnโt touch it. My stomach twisted, not from hunger, but from confusion.She smiled at me. She hugged me. She even called me daughter.Was this real? Or just another trick?I kept staring at the soup, still unsure of everything, when Albert walked down the stairs. He looked calm, relieved even.โShe really changed, Brielle,โ Albert said, sitting beside me. โDid you see her? Iโve never seen her like that before. I thinkโฆ Having a grandchild has always been her biggest wish. Thatโs why she was always so cold. Now that she believes youโre pregnant, she has finally let go.โI turned my head slowly, looking into his eyes. โAlbertโฆ What do we do now? You and I both know Iโm not pregnant. How long can we pretend? What if she finds out the truth?โAlbert became quiet. His eyes didnโt move from mine. Then he gently held my han
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Rebeccaโs POVI sat alone in my bedroom, sipping my tea slowly while staring out the window. The moonlight poured in through the curtains, but I felt nothing but rage deep inside me. That girlโฆ that low-class nobodyโฆ Brielle. How dare she walk into my sonโs life and ruin everything I had planned for years?I set my cup down gently and sighed. โI will have to arrange Emilyโs marriage as soon as possible,โ I whispered to myself. โItโs time to clean this house, clean this bloodline.โI stood and walked slowly to my dresser, opening a drawer filled with old letters and photos, memories of a time when I was the one in control. When nobody dared question me.โBut first,โ I said coldly, โI need to play nice. I need to pretend to be sweet and understanding to that bitch, Brielle.โI smirked. โYesโฆ Iโll smile to her face, talk gently, maybe even rub her belly and ask about the baby, but behind her back, Iโll be planning. She wonโt even know what hit her. That baby will never be born. She doesn
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Dianaโs POVAs soon as I got home, I slammed the door behind me.Nicholas was sitting on the couch in the living room. The moment he saw me, he smiled casually and said, โHi Diana, youโre back already?โI didnโt say a word. I didnโt even look at him. My heart was burning with rage. I couldnโt believe what just happened at Albertโs motherโs place. I walked straight to my room and locked the door behind me.I threw my bag onto the bed and let out a loud scream. Everything inside me boiled with anger. My hands started shaking, and before I knew it, I was scattering everything on my dressing table, perfume bottles, frames, my mirror, makeup kits, everything flew to the floor and shattered.Glass broke, things crashed loudly, and I didnโt stop.How dare he.How dare Brielle.Nicholas started knocking on my door hard. โDiana! Whatโs going on in there?! Whatโs wrong with you?!โโLeave me alone!โ I screamed at the top of my lungs. โJust go away from the door!โI heard him sigh, but he stayed
