MasukEmmaMr. and Mrs. Beaufort sat at opposite ends of the long dining table, while Trevor and Allysia positioned themselves directly across from Adrian and me.Each time I came to the conclusion that all the food was served, the chefs kept returning with course after course, and the aroma wafting from each new dish was enough to make my mouth water. In any other circumstance, it would have genuinely hurt me to watch Trevor and Allysia lean close and whisper to each other, knowing that despite everything that had happened, he was still the person my heart couldn’t let go of. But I didn't get to see much as Adrian had my full attention, talking animatedly about Seraphina’s upcoming concert tour and how he planned to take me to every single show.My genuine excitement must have been getting under their skin, because the one time I glanced over, both Trevor and Allysia were staring at us with thinly veiled irritation.It was only when Mrs. Beaufort cleared her throat and clinked a glass wi
EmmaAdrian guided me back through the front entrance, and as we rounded the corner toward the living room, my chest immediately tightened.Allysia was sitting on the couch with her legs crossed, looking completely at ease. And right beside her was Trevor, dressed in a suit that fit him perfectly, looking devastatingly attractive despite everything he’d done to me. Seeing him again, this close, made something in my chest flutter that I didn’t want to acknowledge.My gaze then shifted back to Allysia when she chuckled mockingly, heat rising instantly in my cheeks as I was fuming. I wanted to charge towards her and punch her right in the face, even though I knew I couldn't bring myself to do it. The thought of it already made me clench my fist tight and I would have done it with both hands, if not for Adrian holding on onto the other one.He felt me squeeze his hand, and he immediately squeezed mine back. I looked up at him, and he subtly shook his head, telling me to stay calm. I even
EmmaAdrian decided to show me some parts of the house, his hand resting on my lower back like it was the most natural thing in the world. I couldn’t decide if it was for show, or if he had forgotten that we didn’t actually have to pretend when no one was around. But I reminded myself of the countless times he’d held me like he owned me.When we came to the indoor swimming pool lined with white loungers, I subtly nodded to myself. “What?” He asked after catching it.“I can’t tell which swimming pool I prefer between this one and the one at your place.”“Mine is obviously better.” He bragged.I rolled my eyes. “Keep telling yourself that.”He chuckled while shaking his head and we kept moving until the tennis court came into view. There were two of them, side-by-side and I already felt that was a bit too much, but I reminded myself of where I was.“Do you even play tennis?” I asked, raising my eyebrows.“Wanna get in there and find out just how good I am?”I raised my hands in defeat
EmmaAdrian guided me through different parts of the estate, his hand resting low on my back like it was the most natural thing in the world. I couldn’t tell if it was for show or if he’d simply forgotten that we didn’t have to keep up the act when no one was watching. But then I remembered all the other times he’d held me like he owned every piece of me, and I decided not to overthink it.When we came to the indoor swimming pool lined with pristine white loungers, I nodded to myself without thinking.“What?” he asked, catching the gesture.“I’m trying to decide which pool I like better—this one or the one at your place in London.”“Mine is obviously better,” he said without hesitation.I rolled my eyes. “Sure, keep telling yourself that.”He chuckled and shook his head, and we continued walking until two tennis courts came into view, sitting side by side. It felt a bit excessive to me, but then again, I was standing in the middle of a Beaufort estate, so maybe this was just how thing
EmmaAfter what felt like forever, Adrian finally broke the silence, his voice casual.“We’re almost there.”I cleared my throat and smoothed down the fabric of my dress, mentally preparing myself for what was coming. I kept stealing glances at him, but he wasn’t looking back. His face was completely blank, and I couldn’t figure out why.Ten minutes had passed since he’d said we were almost there, but all I could see was endless stretches of empty grounds stretching out on both sides of the road.“It feels like we’ve been driving in this limousine forever since you said we were close,” I said, glancing over at him. It wasn’t a complaint, just an observation.He didn’t answer immediately, just gave me a quick look from the corner of his eye.“Everyone feels that way the first time they come here. All of this is part of the estate. Just wait.”Another five minutes passed, and then I started to see it. On both sides of the road, trees appeared, trimmed so precisely they looked almost pai
Emma The sound of an engine outside made me pause with the mascara wand halfway to my lashes. It wasn’t the sound I was used to hearing from his car.Curiosity got the better of me, and I hurried to the window, pulling back the curtain just enough to peek through. My jaw nearly hit the floor when I saw a sleek black limousine parked right in my driveway.A chauffeur in a crisp black-and-white suit stepped out and opened the back door.Adrian emerged in a charcoal-grey suit, his hair styled the same way it had been the night before, except this time he had a pair of sunglasses on that made him look like he owned every inch of the city.My phone rang from the dressing table, and I rushed over, silently praying it wasn’t my mom again. Instead, Adrian’s name lit up the screen. I answered instantly, a smile tugging at my lips as I pressed the phone to my ear and hurried back to the window just to get another look at him.“A limousine?” was the first thing out of my mouth.He smirked, his
Emma’s POVHe drove fast through the estate gates like he was in some kind of racing competition. It was hard to enjoy the perfectly lit garden view that flashed past the window as we sped toward the main building. It was a massive, modern-style palace standing all by itself.He finally parked in f
Emma’s POVAdrian didn’t say a word as he drove, keeping his eyes focused on the road while his hands stayed steady on the wheel. He shifted gears and pulled out of the parking lot, heading away from the building where my life had just fallen apart. I leaned back and turned my head toward the side
Emma’s POVI turned around and started to hurry away from the room; I didn’t wait for their response. There was no point in facing those two shameless assholes I’d trusted all my life. The painful ache in my heart was surprisingly gone now, replaced by a flaming fury that threatened to explode in m
Emma’s POV "Yes! Oh my god, yes!" I’ve played this scene in my head a thousand times. Trevor Hayes, my boyfriend of six years, finally down on one knee, his love for me glistening bright in his eyes with a diamond ring I’ve always wanted in his hand. I’ve practiced how loud my "yes" would be seve







