MasukIsabelle's POV… Smile. Just keep smiling. No one could ever suspect a smiling woman. At least that's what I kept telling myself, and it has always worked for me. Well, it said what you believe works for you. I guess whoever invented that statement was right. Looking at the enormous hall, the ballroom glittered with wealth and power, yet none of it interested me. Why should it? That wasn't why I was here. So it was none of my business. My eyes searched only for one person. Lucas. Where was he? He said he'd be here, but I haven't seen any sign of him. This better not be a prank or else… I don't even know if I can do anything to him, though. I just hoped it wasn't another way to put me in a problem I never wished for. Because I was ready to live a free life. A life filled with happiness, where I wouldn
Alexander's POV…The loud applause echoed through the ballroom. I clapped with everyone else. Not because I wanted to. But because it was expected.At first, when I came inside the hall, there was no sign of her, and I thought she wasn't coming.Or perhaps Rovan stopped her from coming.Yeah, he was overprotecting her, allowing me no room to access her.Gosh!My eyes never left the woman standing beneath the spotlight.Lyvanne… Lyvanne Morales.She stood on the stage with effortless grace, the crystal trophy reflecting the chandelier lights as though the award itself had chosen its owner.If I'm being honest here, then I must say that she deserved it. She truly deserved it, and that was the plain truth.“My company has always believed that success means little unless it changes lives.”Those were the words that escaped her lips to the ears of the audience, who seemed imp
Lucas' POV…Patience…That was the difference between a professional and an amateur.Amateurs rushed, but professionals waited until their enemies believed they were safe, not knowing their enemy would be preparing for a more dangerous attack.Tonight wasn't the night. Tonight was merely the calm before the storm.Perhaps there might be a change of plans, though.Standing on the mezzanine level of the Grand Charity Gala, I overlooked the magnificent ballroom through a pair of tinted glasses.Crystal chandeliers illuminated the hall like countless stars, making the environment comfortable for all participants.A live orchestra filled the atmosphere with elegant music to entertain people of all kinds who were there.Business magnates, politicians, foreign investors, celebrities, and everyone who mattered were here exactly as I had expected.Who would want to miss such an event?No o
Isabelle's POV…My head was irking so badly when I finally woke up from my long sleep, but with my eyes still closed. It was as if I were lying on a hospital bed trying to comprehend where I was even without opening my eyes.I clasped my left palm against my temple, trying to feel my body temperature. Well, the temperature wasn't high nor was it low. It was neutral.I remained in that position for a while, refusing to open my eyes.Suddenly, my eyes fluttered open. And for several seconds, I couldn't remember where I was. The ceiling above me was unfamiliar, and I couldn't tell if it was a hotel room or someone's house. It has elegant chandeliers, cream-colored walls, and expensive decor.I looked around the corners of the room, trying to catch a glimpse of where I was. But the more I searched my memory for a picture of this place, the more confused I became.Yeah, it was obvious that I hadn't been here b
Isabelle's POV…There were moments when I still woke up in the middle of the night, drenched in cold sweat.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lyvanne's face. Not the helpless woman I had once manipulated. But the fearless woman who had looked me straight in the eye while deciding whether I deserved to live.I honestly thought she was going to kill me that day.After everything I had done and the lies I told Alexander about her. After sending her to prison and after trying to destroy her life over and over again.I wouldn't have blamed her if she had ended mine. Yet she didn't.She let me go. And even now, I couldn't understand why. Perhaps mercy really existed.Or perhaps she simply believed living with my guilt was a far worse punishment than death.I released a long sigh as I stepped out of the luxury shopping mall, several branded shopping bags hanging from both hands.“I should be grateful,” I
Lyvanne's POV…The next morning…The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the space beside me.Huh? Has he gone home without saying goodbye?I blinked a few times, trying to adapt to the brightness in the room before lifting my head.Boom, there he was.Rovan sat against the headboard, dressed in a white shirt with the sleeves folded to his forearms. His laptop rested comfortably on his lap while his fingers moved effortlessly across the keyboard.I smiled to myself, knowing fully well what he was doing.Business.That man practically breathed business every morning. He works so hard as if he has nothing to his name; meanwhile, he is a trillionaire. This was only the third time he had spent the night at my place, yet every single morning had begun exactly like this. Occasionally, I ask if he sleeps at all because I can't comprehend how he stays awake watching over me
The engine of the car hummed under my feet, but it was the silence that pressed against my chest. I couldn’t remember the last time I felt this disoriented. My thoughts were scattered, struggling to piece together the events that led us here. The image of Alexander’s bloodied form kept
(Lyvanne’s POV)I stopped abruptly when I saw Matteo.The moment our eyes locked outside the hotel entrance, my pulse quickened. How did he know I’d be here? There was no way it was a coincidence. With Matteo, everything felt orchestrated. His approach was smooth,
The atmosphere felt stifling, as if the air itself was constricting around me. My heart pounded with anxiety, our faces mere inches apart. "You seem tense. Do you miss me?" Alexander's voice sliced through the silence. I chose to ignore him, fully aware that I wanted nothing to do with someone wh
The clicks of a camera shutter followed me as soon as the door of my vehicle opened. Being a renowned figure was a big achievement for me. It reminded me of the sweaty days and troubled nights I’d sacrificed to ensure I got back on my feet…on my own.I’d spent two years in jail for a crime I neve







