MasukJosh Morgan Sterling POVI looked at the DNA test result cross-matching me and the triplets, and it said ninety-nine point ninety-nine percent. But the most shocking reveal was that it was that the result was dated four years ago. The day the children were born.“You had this all along?” I asked Grandpa, too awed at this turn of events.Grandpa nodded. His gaze was sure and direct when he answered my query.“Yes. I wanted your children to be protected.”I could not believe it. My team had been scrambling for the test when the proof had already been sitting with Grandpa’s attorney.I looked at my grandfather in awe. He was really a sly fox for having thought about this in advance. But it also showed how much he loves my children to protect them like this.Grandpa Jonathan turned to Olivia, who looked as shocked as I was.He walked toward her, and when he neared her, he dropped his cane and held both her hands in his.“I am sorry if I acted without your consent. I knew you wouldn’t allo
Josh Morgan Sterling POV“What board meeting? This is a private celebration. Aren’t we allowed to do that?” My mother, Mary Sterling, shot back.She got out of her chair with a flute in her hand, trying to show us that indeed this was a celebration between friends.Her manicured fingers glimmered with the light.She paced slowly around the table, flute in hand, trying to show that this was a celebration between friends. Then her expression hardened. The smile on her face turned grim, and her eyes became sharp when she stopped at her seat and banged the flute on the wooden table.The sound of a loud thud echoed around us.“You are disturbing us.” She hissed.“Cut it out, Mary. We all knew why you are here,” Grandpa interrupted. His voice was almost a whisper, but his tense body showed how angry he was, as if he were ready to explode at any minute.His fingers curled hard on his cane.“Jason.” Mother called out my father’s name. Her tone was faint, calling for rescue.And my father resp
Josh Morgan Sterling POVI saw the fear in her eyes. Hidden beneath that fear, the look she gave me was full of confidence. She was determined. And she had never been more beautiful in my eyes.What we are about to do frightened me, too.“You always sought their approval when we were young. Are you really willing to go against your parents?”I held her hand.“Yes.”“You are afraid.” It was not a question but a statement. “Your hand is shaking.”I didn't want to lie to her, so I nodded, acknowledging her sharp eye.“Yes, but there’s no way I will let fear keep me from acknowledging my children and letting the whole world know about them.”This is not about the money, power, and the vast Sterling wealth. This is me claiming the triplets, Leo, Ivy and Zoe, as my children. The future of the Sterling name.“My parents gave me my blood. They gave me the Sterling name. But you and the children. You are my life.”Olivia’s eyes shone with tears.“Josh.” She muttered my name.I gently wiped her
Olivia Barnett POVAt the foot of the mountain slope where the Mahogany Villa is located, several expensive-looking vehicles stopped at the gate, one by one, with exact precision, as if their arrivals were timed.“They are here.” Josh Morgan Sterling’s face hardened when he looked at the neatly lined cars. It’s possible he knew who they belonged to.Then, the passengers of the expensive cars stepped out of the vehicles, and boarded the golf carts that would bring them to the innermost parts of the villa.“Wow! So many cars! I love the Rolls-Royce Spectre!” Leo announced amidst our preoccupation.I was startled and he clamped a hand to his mouth when he noticed.
Olivia Barnett POV“They’re here! They’re here!”Zoe jumped from her seat when she saw our visitors. The suite that Josh rented for us became livelier with the sounds of the children’s laughter as they greeted our guests.“Aunt Amee! You came!” Zoe cried. She took Amee’s hands and pranced around her, giggling.“Now there is someone here who can make my hair look like a crown!”The sound of her voice, full of gaily happiness, filled my heart with so much love for her.“Aunt Lucy! You are here, too! Did you bring us ice cream?” Ivy ran toward Lucy. Her little body bumped into her and had her almost thrown back.Lucas was there to save her. He grabbed her by the waist to steady her.The contact left her flustered. She immediately pulled back, thanked Lucas, and stood as far away from him as possible.My eyes narrowed as I noticed the tension in my best friend’s body. Our gazes locked, and I raised an eyebrow, but she quickly averted her gaze as if she did not want me to see the secrets
Olivia Barnett POVI wanted to leave. I wanted to get away from this messy life. This was my decision five years ago. I chose peace rather than to fight for my rights. Grandpa Jonathan kept urging me to protect my place as Josh’s partner, but I was a coward back then.I chose the easy way rather than stick it out, confront Josh, and fight for my place as his woman.Not anymore.Three little people needed me to defend them from this life’s vultures.Besides, I saw it in Josh’s eyes. Our leaving would break him. He loves the children. I was sure about that. He did not want them to go.And so, I chose between staying and leaving.“Promise me you will always choose us. That you will protect the children no matter what.” I told him sternly.My eyes narrowed, wanting to impress upon him that I was serious right now. I never demanded anything as his wife, just that he would never abandon us in the fight.“They are my children, Olivia. I will never sell them out.” He looked hurt, but his fee
Olivia Barnett POVEveryone gasped when they heard Daisy, but they all turned their heads away, and their bodies shrank back a little as if they feared her.And who wouldn&r
Olivia Barnett POVIt was exactly one month after my last confrontation with Josh.We have not had any clashes ever since.It was as if we had some kind of a silent truce.The morning passed by in a blur.Lunch soon arrived, and everyone had gone on their breaks except me.I was not hungry. I was mo
Olivia Barnett POVI stared at my boss’ receding figure. My eyes shut heavily while my body jumped in anxiousness after he banged his door shut, leaving a tangible echo around the room.Josh Morgan Sterling, CEO of Sterling Enterprises and the sole heir to the vast Sterling wealth, fired me.I bent
Josh Morgan Sterling“Let’s break up, Josh. I don’t think this is working.”Daisy Cobbs, my girlfriend of eight years, the only woman I loved since we were young, insisted we have this lunch on a busy working day. I assumed it was something important. For god’s sake, I even prepared a surprise.Gues







