SCARLETT's POVI know that now is also the time for my cousins to find out what happened and why I disappeared so that they can understand what Sophia and I are fighting about.They’re all aware of how close Sophia and I were back then. Sophia’s behavior changed when we were older.I let it go because maybe she just had a problem, but I didn’t expect her to betray me and destroy me in front of our entire family.I also know they all believe what Sophia said, which isn’t surprising that it’s one reason I left saying nothing and forgotten my responsibility for the family.All of my decisions in life were wrong, and the only one that was right was how I raised my children.I looked at my cousins, who were waiting for me to say something. I don’t know what happened to Rios, who seemed to know what was happening.“I’m sorry, Scarlett. I admit I believed Sophia a bit because I also don’t know why you left without telling us.” said Lux as she bowed, and she apologized if she did something wr
THIRD POVAfter the meeting’s events, Dominic figured out a way to prove that he was the father of Scarlett's children. He got the children’s stuff to DNA it because, even though he believes he is the father, he wants to ensure Scarlett can’t lie to him.“Mr. Stone?”Dominic took a deep breath and looked at the doctor before standing up to speak with her.“W-what are you doing here?” asked their family doctor.He was determined to do this, so he grabbed the envelope containing Scarlett’s children’s belongings.He also knows that what he is about to do will frustrate Scarlett, but he believes that if they are his children, he has rights as well.“I just want to be certain of something,” he said. It took aback the Doctor and hesitated to let him into her office.“Mr. Stone, what do you want me to do?”He exhaled and set the envelope he was holding on the table. “I’d like to do a DNA test,” said Dominic, and because of what he said to her, the doctor’s eyes widened.“D-DNA?”“Hmm…” He no
Dominic’s eyes widened as he saw someone in his way, and he braked in fear he ran over him.“F-ck!”He hit the steering wheel because he has been through something, people whom have nothing to do in life will go along with it.He yelled at the person who was blocking the road through the window of his car. “Hey! You almost run over!” he came to a halt when the person blocking the road was gone.He frowned and narrowed his eyes because a car was blocking the middle of the road, but no one was in it. He cursed and exited his car because he didn’t have time to play with them.“F-ck it.”Dominic was about to walk towards the car in the middle of the road when the person hit him on the back of the neck and fell down. “Damn,” he whispered as he grabbed his nape and looked around to see who had done this to him, but he couldn’t see because his vision was blurry.“W-who are you…?” he asked, before losing consciousness.The attacker smirked and picked him up to take him to the car, and he jus
SCARLETT’s POV.When I left my room, I saw him and noticed he was sleeping, so I sighed and went downstairs to get a first aid kit to treat Dominic's bruises.What happened to him?My eyes widened as I realized what he had received was no ordinary bruise. It looks like my cousins punished him. Damn it.They are moving without my consent, so I need to speak with them. I just messed up my hair and went downstairs, but when I saw Sophia again, I was stunned.Will this day end without them bothering me? I cannot concentrate on my work because of our issues.“Where is Dominic? Give him to me! I will treat his wounds!” said Sophia as she approached the door to my room, but I stopped her.“I wish you had done that sooner, so I wouldn’t have gotten into trouble; why are you asking now?” I asked. Sophia’s eyes widened, and she was still struggling to enter my room; I pushed her hard because It’s annoying. “Don’t make a scene here.” I said, as if I were insane because she didn’t want to stop
“What happened?”I just shook my head and smiled at Rios.“Nothing. He said he wanted to drop me off, but I would rather not see him, not even his shadow,” I said, crossing my arms as I was going to be late for the meeting. Rios shook his head and drove away from the mansion.“When you fight against him, you’re acting like a child,” Rios smirked.My smile faded as I turned away from him. I’m also embarrassed to face him because of what I did to him last night.I just sighed and shook my head. “There is nothing to return, Rios.”He nodded. “I know because what you went through wasn’t easy, and I was also a witness, but…” He paused and looked at me while smirking. “You know Dominic has a good reason he did that, and you also know that snake… It’s really a snake.”I looked at him, but he just looked straight at the road. I shrugged it off because Rios thinks in strange ways. We can’t make sense of his actions. I believe he got it from Carter. That’s why they get along so well, TSK.“Do y
SCARLETT's POVAfter two weeks…“Wake up, Mommy! We’re leaving!”“Hmm…”“Carrie, we’ll leave later; give her some time to rest.”“Brother—”“Carrie.”“Okay,”When I woke up, they had both exited my room, so I just smiled and stretched.When I saw the big clock and realized it was lunchtime, my eyes widened, and I jumped out of bed. I dashed to the bathroom to complete my routine, even though that I still don’t know what to wear.I took out everything I could wear but still couldn’t decide, but I realized as odd when I remembered why I had to choose what to wear. Not only that, but I will only come to see my children, not Dominic. Oh, damn you, Scarlett.That’s it, regardless of what clothes I wear. TSK, I’m not going to a party.I left my room after finishing my routine to see the kids.“Don’t cry, Carrie,”When I heard brother Carter’s voice, I frowned and went into the twins’ room, where I saw Carrie crying.“What happened?” I asked as I approached them. When I looked at Carter, he
“Wow, Mommy, I’m exhausted!”I smiled as I wiped her body because they had stopped swimming after soaking for a while in the pool.“Did you enjoy it?” I asked. Carrie nodded and smiled.“Yes, mommy! Uncle Rios taught us how to swim!”I smiled and kissed her nose bridge. They seem to have had a good time and have forgotten what happened earlier.I took Carrie and Agustin’s hands in mine so that my cousins and I could go to the living room together.“Oh, come join us next time, Scarlett,” said Lux. I just chuckled and patted her on the back because they seemed to enjoy it as well.“Yes! F-ck! Rios is still annoying. He’s drowning me! He thought I didn't know how to swim!” said Ara, slapping Rios, who just smirked at them.“You can’t even swim!”“I can swim! You stupid asshole!”I shook my head and laughed, but we all came to a halt when we heard a noise coming from the living room.“Wow! I’m overjoyed, daddy! Thank you!”My cousins and I exchanged glances, and then I looked at Carrie, w
THIRD POVThe mansion was quiet for a few months after the fight between the siblings, but there was still trouble ahead.“Erin! Please tell Scarlett that her best friend is here!” Claire yelled, forcing him to accompany her to Scarlett, so they could talk.Scarlett worked from home instead of going to work for a few days.“Scarlett doesn’t want visitors because she’s too busy,” Erin explained. Claire rolled her eyes and stomped her feet in annoyance. “She also mentioned that you look after the bar.”Claire screamed and slapped Erin, who was standing next to her.“What do I know about that? GRR!” Claire muttered, knowing nothing about Scarlett’s job. All she knows is that she needs to invest money to help Scarlett.She also knows only hacking because it is her job, and she only knows how to deceive investors. She is the owner, but Scarlett is the only one who knows how to run the business.“Claire! It’s great to see you! Have you heard about Sophia?” asked Lux.She gave a nod. “Erin to