Leonard Reyes’s POV“Is there another road we can use?” I asked, staring out the window of the Maybach, then glancing at my watch again. “I have a meeting right now.”I growled in frustration, the sound low in my throat.“Sorry, sir,” my driver responded quickly, tapping the wheel and scanning for an escape. “This is the only road that leads directly to your office. If I take another one, we’ll have to go all the way around town. That’ll add at least another hour.”Of course. This is exactly why I hate being in New York. Always traffic. Always chaos. I took a deep breath and leaned back against the seat, closing my eyes for a second to calm myself.Just then, my phone rang, breaking the silence.It was Mrs. Alba.Good.“Good morning, sir,” she said, her voice calm and respectful as always.“I just received a call from the receptionist downstairs. A Mrs. Daisy Karvoski is here to see you. I’ve already as
Daisy’s POV“That was the final candidate, and it's not a match,” the man in the white lab coat said, gently adjusting his glasses before turning around and walking out of the room.Just like that, another door closed.It’s been weeks since Trey dropped that horrible bombshell about Liam’s father. Ever since that day, we’ve searched everywhere, dug through files, and even tracked down men named Leonard Reyes across the country. None of them were the one.I sat beside Liam and gently rubbed his back, hoping to give him a little comfort. “Don’t worry, we’ll find him,” I said softly, my voice trying to be strong even though I was hurting inside too.Liam let out a tired sigh, then ran both hands through his hair and covered his face. “What if he’s already dead?” His voice cracked a little. “What if I was never meant to find him?”“Don’t say that,” I replied quickly. “Don’t you ever say that.” I reached out, held his hand, and squeez
Anna’s POV With all the valuable information I got from Trey, what better way to use it than to finally crush my little nemesis. Daisy. She thinks she’s untouchable now just because she’s the president of Turner Empire, she actually thinks she's safe. That Liam’s love will protect her. Cute. Really cute. But I’ve waited long enough. It’s time she learns that being on top only makes you an easier target. “Where is this girl?” I snapped, pacing across my office, my heels tapping loud and sharp against the marble floor. “She should’ve been here ten minutes ago.” I glanced at the clock again before rolling my eyes. I hated waiting. I hated depending on others. But Hazel was the only person who could get close enough to Daisy without raising suspicion. Finally, the door swung open. Hazel walked in, looking nervous as usual, holding a small black b
Hazel’s POV “Get the damn diary today.” That was Anna’s message. Not even a proper greeting. No “Hi Hazel,” no “Good morning.” Just a short, sharp order, as always. That was how she operated. Cold, commanding, and always in a hurry. And even though I was used to it, that didn’t mean it was easy. It never was. I wish following her orders were as simple as she made them sound. But no, life always had a funny way of getting in the way. Or maybe I should say Liam always had a funny way of being around Daisy at the worst possible times. Seriously, for the love of God, why didn’t he just take her out to lunch or go to his own office? He’s been in her office for hours! What kind of coffee are they drinking in there? Is it magic coffee that keeps lovers glued together or what? I was busy ranting in my mind when like a miracle from the universe, the door to Daisy’s office suddenly opened. And there she
Daisy’s POV“Coffee?” Liam’s voice echoed through my office the moment the door opened.I looked up, a little surprised. Funny enough, this was the same man who said we’d take things slow, and here he was, bringing me coffee like a true gentleman. I wasn’t expecting it, not at all.“No cream, no sugar. Just the way you like it,” he said, placing the steaming paper cup on my desk with a proud smile.Then he leaned in closer, slowly puckering his lips like he was asking for a kiss.“Eww! What are you doing?” I said, pretending to be disgusted. I pulled my head back slightly, playfully making a face.“Come on,” Liam grinned, his eyes dancing with mischief. “I know you missed these lips. You know you want to kiss me.”I couldn’t help but laugh. “I just kissed you an hour ago!” Shaking my head in fake annoyance.“Well, that’s the problem,” he said, placing a hand over his chest like he was heartbroken. “I need to kiss you every hour just to make sure you don’t forget how amazing I taste.”
Liam’s POVIf I said I wasn’t shaken up by what happened earlier, then I’d be the biggest liar in the world. I was terrified. I truly believed that was going to be the end of me. The end of everything I had ever dreamed about. The end of my chance to tell Daisy how I really feel about her. The end of ever earning back my aunt’s forgiveness. The end of me getting Link Empire back. Just… the end.Between Mateo and Trey, if I had to choose the most dangerous one, I’d say it’s Trey. Mateo is wicked, yes, but Trey… Trey is unpredictable. You never know what he’ll do next. He plays games with people’s lives like it’s nothing. That makes him even more dangerous.“Thank you for this. It was perfect,” Daisy said, bending down to pick up her clothes from the dining room floor. Her voice was soft, her smile shy. That moment between us, being intimate was more than just physical. It was emotional. Every time I’m close to her like that, it reminds me that she’s still here, still with me. It remind