MasukYvonne,“I appreciate you all coming here promptly. And I am aware of your past engagement with my sister and her…” He ran a hand over his neatly trimmed beard, fingers pausing briefly at his jaw before he pointed toward me, his expression unreadable.“My bad reputation,” I finished for him, lifting my chin slightly.Taylor looked at me, one brow arching in mild surprise. His lips twitched, as if suppressing a reaction. I shrugged in response, unfazed.“Well, yes. Her bad reputation. Now…” He straightened his shoulders, clapping his hands once as he stood up, the sharp sound echoing in the room. “To prove that her joining won’t bring you any harm, ladies and gentlemen—”“Please read the document in front of you and tell me what’s wrong with the terms and conditions we have written down there, and what the mistakes are.”They exchanged uncertain glances, fingers hesitating above the papers as if trying to gauge whether this was a test or a trap. Slowly, chairs creaked and pages rustled
Yvonne, When I followed Taylor to his office, I noticed the people around the company looking at me with confusion and surprise in their eyes. Some even looked frightened when they tried to cross the aisle in front of me. Whispers followed wherever I went. “Isn’t it Veronica Davidson? She looks different now,” one of the male employees spoke up. “Yes… but why is she here? Don’t tell me it’s for money again? She made a fuss in front of important clients. Not again!” “Shut up. If Boss hears you, you will be fired!” another shushed him hurriedly. Taylor glanced at me and then stopped. “What’s wrong? I’ve already told the financial team to come here. I want you to do some basic work until you get more experience.” I nodded. “But are you sure? What if I betray you? Also I am not as good as you think you arello out more serious than I expected. Seemed like he made up his mind. He was going to help me to change. Not knowing that his sister didn't exist in this body anymore.
Yvonne,"Listen, Mr Blackwell. I understand that I am a terrible person, a terrible mother, and the worst kind of human being." My lips trembled, but my chin lifted stubbornly. "Yes, I am ashamed to admit that I ruined your life, and in some god-awful way, I conceived her. But—!"My voice sharpened as the words tore out of me. Rage burned hot in my chest, crawling up my throat. I could still see the footage every time I blinked. My fingers curled into fists at my sides as my blood boiled, my pulse pounding violently in my ears."I am trying now," I continued, my breathing uneven. "I am trying to become the mother I never had. I am trying to become the person I always wanted to be." My throat tightened, and I swallowed hard. "Aurora has become the anchor of my life. I wake up every single day for her."My shoulders shook slightly as I forced myself to keep going. "I do not let myself burn in revenge, in rage, in pain, or in whatever twisted dilemma I am stuck in right now. But… I am tr
Dante,I watched the footage from the baby monitor Veronica had set up in her room. I didn't even know there was one. My entire body shook with cold rage and disbelief." So don't tell me you think I photoshopped it to frame your innocent lover while sitting with your mother in that charity event!" Her voice was sharp, venomous.But I didn’t entertain her. I walked out, taking her phone with me. She followed, demanding I return it, but I couldn't stop myself.I loved Pearl. Not just infatuation—real love. And I believed she was a woman who might get jealous or even obsessive, but would never hurt a child.When Veronica forced Aurora to stay outside in heavy rain just to make me marry her, Pearl was the one who cried like a child, telling me how cruel Veronica was.She even said she would make Aurora happy no matter what kind of relationship we ended up in.But I wasn’t stupid. And this video wasn’t fake. The voice, her expression, the way her body shook each time she looked enraged—ev
Dante,"Mom! Pearl said Veronica ruined the original plan. What happened?" A pulse of anger shot through me as I asked. I had cancelled an important meeting for this nonsense.I should have stopped my parents from bringing her here. She made a mess at that gathering as well.But instead of answering, my mother handed her bag to her assistant. Then she turned and faced everyone."It has been a great no... the best evening I spent here. Especially Mr Mallory and Mr Gary, thank you for such an opportunity to make everything possible on short notice. And I apologize for all the inconveniences I have unintentionally and intentionally caused. I apologize for everything.""What is she talking about?" I whispered sharply. "Didn't you say everything went bad? Mom is angry?" I looked at Pearl. Her jaw tightened, a flicker of annoyance crossing her expression."I think Mom is just trying to act fine. Veronica made her distribute everything herself. Mom is exhausted."I glanced at Veronica, who w
Yvonne,Pearl didn’t take it well when Mrs Blackwell ordered her people to change the plan and do everything as I suggested. Including distributing snacks and a small paycheck in a beautiful envelope.Mrs Blackwell didn’t look stiff and professional this time. The fake, overly sweet smile was replaced by a calm resolution she carried as she continued talking to the elders, adjusting the small organic fruit baskets and the envelopes with steady hands.Pearl, who thought she would sit in the middle of the crowd and take pictures like a princess, seemed to hate the idea. Her lips stretched into a sugary smile, but the corners kept twitching, her jaw clenching every few seconds. Anyone could see the cracks behind her expression.I didn’t get close to them anyway. I stayed in the corridor, watching the people trying their best to make Mrs Blackwell happy. Even the women in her social circle—first ladies of the rich families—moved around with stiff nervousness, trying not to mess anything u







