The beautiful Ashley Olden takes up a job as a nanny for a billionaire she can't stand, Henry Allen. Things turn around when she uncovers the secret about his unfaithful wife. Soon feelings begin to spark when he divorces his wife and Ashley begins to find the job of caring for baby Asher twice as hard. Henry is used to getting anything he wants and Ashley is no exception. However their love will have to endure the test of their denial, Henry's ruthless family and the world.
View MoreLe premier rayon de soleil traversa les rideaux en lin beige, illuminant doucement la chambre d’une lueur dorée. Dans un lit spacieux mais froid, Sofia Moreau ouvrit lentement les yeux, habituée à commencer ses journées bien avant que le réveil ne sonne. Un rapide coup d’œil à l’horloge murale lui indiqua qu’il était déjà 6h30. Elle s’étira légèrement avant de se lever, consciente qu’une nouvelle journée bien remplie l’attendait.
En traversant le couloir, elle s’arrêta devant une porte entrouverte. À l’intérieur, deux petites silhouettes étaient enroulées sous une même couverture, paisiblement endormies. Un sourire tendre étira les lèvres de Sofia alors qu’elle s’approchait doucement.
— Noah, Liam, il est l’heure de se lever, murmura-t-elle en caressant leurs cheveux bouclés.
Les jumeaux de sept ans remuèrent légèrement, mais aucun ne sembla prêt à quitter la chaleur du lit.
— Encore cinq minutes, maman…, gémit Noah en s’enfonçant un peu plus sous la couverture.
— Tu dis ça tous les jours, ajouta Liam d’une voix ensommeillée, sans ouvrir les yeux.
Sofia secoua la tête avec amusement. Avec leurs mêmes cheveux bruns en bataille et leurs traits identiques, ils étaient presque impossibles à différencier au premier regard, sauf pour elle. Noah était l’éternel rêveur, toujours en train d’inventer des histoires ou des plans farfelus, tandis que Liam avait un esprit plus méthodique, curieux et observateur.
— Pas question, mes amours, aujourd’hui, c’est une grande journée. Vous avez un contrôle de maths, vous vous souvenez ?
Aussitôt, Noah ouvrit grand les yeux, l’excitation remplaçant la fatigue.
— Oh oui ! Je vais encore battre mon record !
— J’espère qu’ils auront enfin des exercices un peu plus difficiles, sinon ce sera trop facile, bougonna Liam en s’étirant.
Sofia éclata de rire avant de déposer un baiser sur leurs fronts.
— Filez à la douche, petits génies, et venez prendre votre petit-déjeuner.
Dans l’appartement moderne mais chaleureux qu’elle avait aménagé avec soin, Sofia s’affaira dans la cuisine. Elle plaça deux bols de céréales, des tartines de pain complet et deux verres de jus d’orange sur la table en bois verni. Une tasse de café noir l’attendait déjà sur le plan de travail.
Lorsque les garçons entrèrent dans la cuisine, vêtus de leurs uniformes scolaires – chemise blanche, pantalon bleu marine et pull assorti – ils prirent place avec entrain.
— Maman, pourquoi tu ne manges pas avec nous ? demanda Liam en la regardant siroter son café.
— Parce que maman est une super-héroïne qui n’a besoin que de café pour survivre, répondit-elle en plaisantant.
— Ou alors, maman fait attention à sa ligne ! ajouta Noah avec un sourire taquin.
— Oh toi, attention à ce que tu dis, sinon je te chatouille ! s’amusa-t-elle en lui lançant un regard complice.
Après le petit-déjeuner, l’appartement se transforma en un véritable champ de bataille. Noah cherchait son carnet de notes, Liam hésitait entre deux paires de baskets, et Sofia courait partout pour s’assurer qu’ils avaient tout.
— On va être en retard si vous continuez comme ça ! s’exclama-t-elle en attrapant leurs sacs.
Dans la rue, la ville s’éveillait peu à peu. Les klaxons résonnaient au loin, les volets s’ouvraient, et l’odeur du café chaud flottait dans l’air. Tenant une main de chaque côté, Sofia avançait d’un pas rapide en direction de l’école.
Devant l’entrée, elle s’agenouilla pour embrasser ses fils.
— Travaillez bien, mes cœurs. Je vous aime.
— On t’aime aussi, maman ! répondirent-ils en chœur avant de courir vers la cour de récréation.
Sofia les regarda disparaître avec un pincement au cœur, fière mais aussi légèrement nostalgique. Ils grandissaient si vite…
A FEW WEEKS AGO... Leonard stared at Ashley. She was on the couch staring out the window lost in thought, he had only just managed to calm her down. The altercation with Henry had upset her more than he imagined it would. He wanted to help so bad, he wanted to make her forget everything about Henry, and then a thought occurred to him. “Hey Ash,” He walked up to her and sat beside her on the couch. She flashed him a wide smile. “Hey, Leonard.” “How are you feeling?” He asked. She shrugged. “I think I might have an idea of how to make you feel better.” Her eyes lit up and it caused his heart to swell in excitement. “It is going to be Christmas very soon and I will be going home for a family vacation. We do this thing where every member of the family comes back home and spends time together. It would be a lot of fun, I want you to come back home with me.” He explained. “Leonard...” “Don’t say anything.” He cut in. “You are going to love it there, my family is amazing and they ar
Adrian peeked into the rear seat of the police car. A look of triumph on his face. He held their gaze. “You should know this is only the beginning. I have more in store for you” The grin on his face was wide. He straightened up and walked up to Henry. “You did it!” “Man, it was too easy. How did you know they were going to show up?” Henry asked with a look of bewilderment on his face. Adrian shrugged, he was beaming with pride. “Common psychology I guess. I was sending subtle signals to them, to unsettle them. It was only a matter of time before they showed up. I predicted sooner but that was the time for uncertainties...” He noticed Henry’s shocked expression still. He explained. “The other day at the restaurant, I spotted the paparazzi and although Ashley was terrified I told her to smile and laugh for the cameras...” “What purpose would that serve?” “It was just the day after Ashley was attacked, of course, I knew it would set them off. The pictures of us played a role too, the
Henry rolled his eyes when he saw Adrian walk in. “What are you doing here?” “Olivia told me you’d be working late...” He checked his watch, “But this late...Henry...” “Adrian, why are you here?” Henry asked sternly. Adrian pulled out a chair and sat across from him, “I cracked the case, Henry” He furrowed his brows in confusion. “What case?” “The Mason case and what Eric and Angela are up to" Henry got to his feet and began packing his bag. “Adrian, I am not in the mood...” Adrian stood to his feet. “I promise you, this isn’t like other times, I finally have all the evidence I need against them.” “Frankly, I don’t care” Henry retorted. “None of this matters and Adrian please just leave me out of it...” “Henry, I promise you, you’re gonna want to hear it. They were lying! They were all bloody lying...” Henry rolled his eyes. “About what part exactly?” Adrian sighed. “That’s not important. Henry, forget whatever problems are there between us. This is beyond us! Mason is alive
“Adrian...” the waitress said with a look of bewilderment. “Yeah, I want to have a quiet dinner, I do not want to be bothered by anyone, not even the press. Can you do that?” he dipped his hand in his pockets and flashed her crisp dollar notes. “Can you do that?” She nodded silently. “Good” He handed her the notes and entered the enclosed dinner area. “Why didn’t we just have dinner at your place?” He shrugged, “Well my house in the city doesn’t quite look like a habitable place at the moment. I thought of going to a hotel but I can’t escape the press there either, I was making plans to leave the city until you called and said you needed my help” Ashley stared at him with sad eyes. “How are you holding up?” He cleared his throat. “Do you want the version of the story that ends with me bawling my eyes out pathetically or the one where I act smug and unbothered afterwards?” “Adrian...” He shook his head, “This isn’t about me Ashley, this is about you, don’t make it about me. You
Things had been looking up in Henry’s household. Ashley coming into their lives was the best thing that ever happened after Asher’s birth. Adam was grateful for her, he was grateful for the change in the atmosphere in the house, it radiated through everyone and in every part of their lives. Henry always had a radiant smile on his face when she was sitting across from him at the dinner table and talking about her day. He had a smile on his face when he was alone at breakfast. Asher was not left out, he loved Ashley like any boy loved their mother. He was a sweet child.Things were great and then they weren’t. The radiant energy dissipated quickly and was replaced by a dark looming cloud above their heads. Henry was hardly around but whenever he was, his awful mood could be felt from a mile away. Ashley was sad, he hated that she was but she was.He sighed deeply before knocking on the door and letting himself in. Henry reclined on the chair, he was lost in space, and he didn’t notice
Henry lay sprawled on the sofa in Club Dazzle. He owned the place so he had access to the exquisite suite, the walls were soundproof and padded so it drowned out the noise from the crowd. Soft music played in the background, he had an empty glass in his hand, and he beckoned to the bartender. He rushed towards him and filled his glass.Just then Adrian walked through the doors, no one stopped him at the entrance because they knew who he was. Adrian took a long look at him. Henry was spotting a stubble on his chin, his eyes were sunken and drowsy. His hair looked like he had run his hands through them a couple of times. The top buttons of his shirt were undone, and his tie hung loosely around his neck. He was sat in between two beautiful ladies, they were scantily dressed and dancing to the soft tunes of the song. They whispered something to each other oblivious of his presence. He could see Henry smile but it didn't reach his eyes. Adrian signalled to the DJ who turned off the music.
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