LOGINWhen the police showed up that night, cuffing me in front of everyone, I played my part perfectly. The shock on Annie’s face, the desperation in Jason’s voice—it hurt to see, but I knew it was necessary. The arrest was a performance, orchestrated with Michael’s help and the cooperation of the loc
Laura’s POV The Hawaiian night was soft and warm, the kind that wraps you in a sense of peace, even after the storm. I stood on the balcony of our resort suite, the ocean’s gentle rhythm in the distance, my arms around Annie and Conrad, with Jason at my side. The chaos of the past few hours—the
I opened my mouth, but no words came out. My plan—our plan—had been perfect. Airtight. How had it fallen apart? I looked at Laura, now standing with Jason’s arm around her, her face serene, like she’d never doubted this outcome. Max was still grinning, enjoying my downfall a little too much. “And t
Zoey’s POV The sharp clack of my heels echoed through the cold, sterile hallway of the Hawaiian police station, each step a victory march. Laura Williams Davies was behind bars, waiting to be transferred to New York for her trial, and I couldn’t wait to see her—broken, defeated, stripped of her unt
“Laura Williams Davies,” one of the officers said, his voice cutting through the chatter like a knife. “You’re under arrest for murder.” The world seemed to freeze. Laura’s smile vanished, her face going pale as the officers moved in, pulling her arms behind her back. The click of the handcuffs was
Zoey’s POV It had been months since I swore revenge on Laura Williams Davies, months since she’d humiliated me by firing me in front of everyone, tossing me out like I was nothing. The memory still burned—a sharp, jagged thing that fueled every step I took. Taking down someone like Laura wasn’t e
“But Conrad knows Albert!” Caleb shot back, leaning forward. “Albert’s close to Annie’s mom, right? He could talk to her, get her to tell Annie to ditch Peter and come back to me.” Conrad sighed, his patience clearly wearing thin. “Caleb, I’m not getting in the middle of your love life. You need to
Conrad POV Laura Davies led me to a quieter corner of the mansion’s ground floor, a small sitting room tucked away from the pulsing chaos of Annie’s pool party. The space was cozy, with plush armchairs, a low coffee table, and shelves lined with books and framed photos. The muffled thump of music
Before Samuel could respond, the door to Adkins’ office opened, and his assistant gestured for us to come in. “The director is ready,” she said, her voice brisk. My heart sank as we filed into the office, Madison and Samuel trailing behind us, their presence like a dark cloud. Adkins sat behind hi
“But let’s be real—you’re nothing. This election? You’re going to crash and burn, and everyone’s going to see what a loser you are. Just like Abby.” The mention of Abby’s name was like a spark to dry tinder. I stepped closer, my hands balling into fists at my sides. “Don’t you dare talk about Abby,







