Still at the charity gala, Sienna knew she had to take advantage of the situation to get closer to David and stoke the flames of Lyra's jealousy. As the event proceeded, she observed the perfect opportunity: a waltz was announced, and couples began to form on the dance floor.
As Sienna gracefully made her way around the room, a mischievous idea struck her. She spotted the event's master of ceremonies and approached him with a charming smile. She whispered a request in his ear, and he nodded enthusiastically.
The master of ceremonies addressed the attendees. "Ladies and gentlemen, for the next dance, we have a special surprise! We will randomly pair our distinguished guests for a waltz."
Guests exchanged excited glances, and the room filled with anticipation. The master of ceremonies began to call out the pairings, and Sienna crossed her fingers, hoping for the outcome she desired.
As luck would have it, Sienna was paired with David. Their eyes met, and David, unable to resist Sienna's captivating presence, extended his hand to her.
"Shall we?" he asked, a playful smirk on his lips.
"Only if you can keep up, Mr. Hendrix," Sienna replied, her voice dripping with challenge.
Moving gracefully together, Sienna drew David closer, their bodies pressed together in perfect harmony. The chemistry between them was undeniable, and David found himself unable to look away from Sienna's enchanting eyes.
"You're quite the dancer, Ms. Hamilton," David commented, impressed by her skills.
"Thank you, but don't be too surprised," Sienna replied, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "After all, I'm full of surprises."
David chuckled, his curiosity piqued. "I'm starting to see that, and I must admit, I'm intrigued."
Meanwhile, Lyra had been paired with a less than desirable dance partner. Her heart pounded with jealousy as she watched David and Sienna, unable to tear her eyes away from the intimate scene.
Sienna, fully aware of Lyra's gaze, made sure to increase the intensity of the dance. She looked deeply into David's eyes and whispered something inaudible, her breath hot on his ear. The impact on him was immediate; his grip on her tightened, and his eyes flashed with desire.
As the song came to an end, the two reluctantly separated, both feeling the electric tension between them.
"Thank you for the dance, Sienna," David said, his voice filled with warmth and admiration.
"It was my pleasure," she replied, her eyes shining with a mix of satisfaction.
As they exchanged lingering glances, she could see the confusion and desire in his eyes, and she knew she had made an impact.
Frustrated and humiliated, Lyra stormed off, leaving David to ponder the mysterious allure of Sienna Hamilton. As she made her way through the crowd, she spotted David's parents, who had arrived late to the gala.
Feeling the need to vent her frustrations, she approached them.
"David was just dancing with another woman," Lyra complained, her voice seething with jealousy. "I can't believe he would do this to me."
David's parents exchanged concerned glances.
John, David's father, clenched his fists. "This is unacceptable! Our son is engaged to you, and he should not be entertaining the advances of some unknown woman."
Margaret, David's mother, nodded in agreement. "We'll have a word with him, Lyra. This is highly inappropriate."
As they made their way through the crowd, a fellow guest mentioned to them in passing, "Isn't it wonderful to have Sienna Hamilton here? Such a brilliant and accomplished woman."
“I wish she danced with me instead of dancing with David Hendrix! Maybe I’ll have more luck next time!”
David's parents stopped in their tracks, realizing the woman in question was a Hamilton. Margaret's expression softened, and John's anger dissipated.
"A Hamilton, you say?" Margaret asked, her tone changing. "Well, that's quite a different matter. The Hamiltons are an influential family. Perhaps we should get to know Sienna better before jumping to conclusions."
Lyra watched in disbelief as David's parents changed their tune, her anger and jealousy intensifying. She knew she had to find a way to regain David's attention and keep Sienna at bay.
But fate had other things stored for her. Her heart clenched when she spotted Sienna and David together again, talking by the bar.
She felt a mixture of jealousy, anger, and confusion – David had never shown interest in another woman before. She couldn't understand what it was about Sienna that seemed to captivate him so.
As she drew closer, Margaret and John, David's parents, joined Lyra in approaching Sienna and David near the bar. David, noticing their approach, turned to face them.
"Ah, Mom and Dad," he said warmly. "I'd like you to meet Sienna Hamilton. Sienna, these are my parents, Margaret and John Hendrix."
Margaret's eyes lit up with excitement as she extended her hand to Sienna. "Ms. Hamilton, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. We've heard so much about your remarkable achievements."
Sienna’s expression remained cordial. "Thank you, Mrs. Hendrix. It's lovely to meet you as well."
As she shook their hands, her inner turmoil threatened to break through her composed facade. She couldn't help but recall the way they had treated her when she was married to David – as if she was nothing more than a servant's adopted daughter, never truly worthy of their son.
And now, they were fawning over her, showering her with praise simply because she was a Hamilton. The hypocrisy stung, and she had to suppress the urge to lash out at them.
John joined the conversation, adding, "Yes, our son speaks highly of your recent partnership. We're looking forward to seeing what great things you two can accomplish together."
"Thank you, Mr. Hendrix," Sienna replied. "I have no doubt that our collaboration will be fruitful."
Lyra, on the other hand, watched the interaction with growing resentment. Her heart twisted painfully as she saw her future in-laws, the people she was supposed to call family, become completely captivated by Sienna.
She had always been the center of attention, the woman everyone wanted to be around. But now, it seemed as if Sienna had effortlessly stolen the spotlight.
Lyra gritted her teeth, vowing to find a way to turn the tables and reclaim her position in David's life, as well as the admiration of his parents.
As their conversation carried on, David spotted a familiar face across the room.
"Mom, Dad, it looks like Aunt Ginny is here. It's been ages since we last caught up. Would you like to join me in greeting her?"
Margaret and John readily agreed, leaving Lyra and Sienna standing alone by the bar. Once they were out of earshot, Lyra's smile dropped, and she turned to Sienna, her voice cold.
"Listen, Sienna. I don't know what your game is, but you should know that David and I are very much in love. He won't be swayed by your little flirtations."
Sienna's expression remained calm, but her eyes held a dangerous glint. "I don’t know what you are talking about. I'm merely here to enjoy the gala and contribute to a worthy cause. If David chooses to engage in conversation with me, that's hardly my fault."
Lyra seethed but knew she couldn't cause a scene. With a forced smile, she said, "Well, then I might be mistaken."
And with that, she turned on her heel and walked away.
Sienna watched Lyra retreat and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. She pulled out her phone and sent a quick text to her assistant, Shane:
["Shane, my work here is done. Please send a car to pick me up."]
A few moments later, a reply came through:
["Understood, boss. The car will be there shortly."]
As Sienna prepared to leave the gala, her thoughts shifted to the following day when she would be picking up her beloved twins at the airport.
Their arrival would mark the beginning of a new chapter for all of them, and she couldn't wait to see her children again. But as her plan continued to unfold, she knew there would be more surprises and challenges waiting for her.
The following day, she stood at the airport, a mix of anticipation and nerves coursing through her. She was eagerly waiting for her parents to arrive with her beloved twins, Xander and Bella.
She hadn't seen her children in a few days, and she couldn't wait to wrap them in her arms again.
Scanning the crowd of passengers, she suddenly caught sight of two familiar figures – Xander and Bella. Her heart swelled with joy at the sight of them, but something was off. They were holding hands with someone she hadn't expected to see – David.
"Mommy!" Xander and Bella squealed in unison, running towards her with David trailing behind. "Look, we found Daddy!"
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Sienna's heart raced as she tried to make sense of the unexpected situation. She managed to conjure a smile for her children, concealing her surprise and bewilderment."Hello, my loves," Sienna greeted warmly, enveloping them in a tight embrace. "I missed you both so much."Her heart ached, realizing that her children instinctively felt the connection to their father. David, however, appeared both surprised and puzzled by the circumstances. His gaze shifted between Sienna, Bella, and Xander, who bore an uncanny resemblance to him."I was here to pick up a client when I bumped into the children," David explained, still attempting to comprehend the striking similarity. "They mistook me for their father."Sienna forced a smile, her heart heavy with the burden of the truth she had to keep hidden from her children."It's quite a funny coincidence, isn't it? Thank you for looking after them, Mr. Hendrix."David nodded, still baffled, but chose not to delve deeper into the matter in front of
David stared at Bella and Xander in disbelief as they entered his office. "Did your mother come with you?" he asked, trying to wrap his head around the situation."Nope! We sneaked out and called a cab from the app," Bella replied nonchalantly, while Xander nodded in agreement."Oh, we didn't tell you our names! I'm Bella, and this is my twin brother, Xander," Bella added cheerfully.David couldn't help but feel a mix of astonishment and concern. "You two shouldn't have done that. It's not safe for you to be wandering around the city on your own," he said, his tone stern yet gentle.Bella and Xander exchanged glances, seemingly unfazed by David's concern. "Don't worry, we're smart," Xander assured him. "We knew the address and everything."David raised an eyebrow, surprised by their resourcefulness. "How did you even find my office?""We searched your name online, and your office address came up," Xander explained.David was shocked at how two 5-year-olds could be so smart and resourc
Lyra, curious about the twins' claim, looked at them with a puzzled expression."So, Bella, Xander, you said you came to see where your daddy works? Can you tell me more about that?"The little girl glanced at her brother, then back at Lyra, trying to decide how much to reveal."Well, we just wanted to see where he spends his days," she said cautiously.Lyra pressed further, "And why do you think your daddy works in a place like this?"Xander chimed in, "We searched for it online and his office address came up. So here we are…"The nagging feeling persisted, gnawing at her insides like a relentless beast. There had to be more to the story, Lyra was sure of it. The twins were hiding something, and she was determined to uncover the truth.David sat there, lost in thought, his expression inscrutable. What was he thinking? Did he know more than he let on? She couldn't help but wonder what role he played in this unfolding mystery.Just as she was about to ask another question, Sienna enter
The thought made her blood boil, and she clenched her fists in a futile attempt to quell the growing rage within her.“No,” she told herself, "I won't let my imagination run wild. David is mine, and I won't allow anyone to come between us. I did terrible things to get rid of Kate. I won’t have this woman take him away from me, just like that."But as Lyra paced back and forth in David's office, her mind couldn't help but replay every interaction she had witnessed between David and Sienna. She observed their body language, the way they looked at each other, and the subtle, knowing glances they exchanged.The more she thought about it, the more her suspicions grew."Could it be that David and Sienna had a secret affair during those months he was gone? Could Xander and Bella actually be David's children?" Lyra's mind raced, and her heart hammered in her chest.She knew she needed to find out the truth, to confront David and demand answers. But she also knew she needed to tread carefully.
Realizing his mistake, David was quick to rephrase. "Lyra, Sienna's involvement in the company is purely business. We need her expertise and the capital she's bringing in to keep the company afloat. It's not about trust, it's about making smart decisions for the business." Deep inside, David felt a nagging doubt. He wasn't entirely sure he could separate his personal feelings from the professional aspects of the situation. Furthermore, something about Sienna stirred memories of his late wife, Kate, which only added to his unease. She frowned, clearly not satisfied with his response. "I just don't like it," she muttered. "I don't like the idea of her being around you, especially with those kids of hers." He raised an eyebrow, trying to maintain his composure. "Those kids are innocent in all of this. This isn't personal, it's business. We need to separate our feelings from what's best for the company." She crossed her arms, her expression still stormy. "Fine, but I'm keeping an eye
Sienna exhaled slowly, feeling a mixture of relief and apprehension. The wheels were now in motion, and there was no turning back.The consequences of her decision weighed heavily on her mind, but she knew it was necessary to protect her family and secure their future."Good. Keep me updated on any developments. And remember, we need to be discreet," she instructed, her voice wavering slightly."Don't worry, boss. I've got everything under control," Shane assured her. "I'll let you know as soon as he talks."She hesitated for a moment, then inquired softly, "And what about the other thing? Have you found him?"Shane's voice lowered, taking on a gentler tone. "Yes, I found out where he is. He's a patient at St. Mary's Hospital."Sienna's eyes glistened with emotion, her heart aching for the man who had been like a parent to her."Thank you, Shane. He means so much to me, and I've missed him dearly. Please, let me know if there are any changes in his condition.""Of course," he agreed.
Sienna stood outside the new school with Xander and Bella, her heart aching as she sensed their apprehension about the change. The twins clung to her, their eyes filled with anxiety, and Sienna couldn't help but feel responsible for their unease. "Mommy, what if the kids here are mean to us, too?" Bella asked, her voice trembling with fear. "What if they tease us because we don't have a daddy like they do?" Sienna crouched down, her eyes level with her children's, and gently squeezed their hands. "I know you're scared, sweethearts, but I promise you that this school is going to be a fresh start for all of us. And I'll always be here for you, no matter what." Xander, trying to be brave, wiped his eyes and looked up at his mother. "But what if the kids here don't like us because we don't have a daddy like they do?" Sienna smiled softly, her heart breaking for her children. "You two are the most amazing, smart, and kind kids I know. Anyone would be lucky to have you as friends. And e
Lyra sat in the cafeteria, her heart pounding as Sienna's words echoed in her mind. What had she meant by that? Was she implying that David was the father of her children? Or was she just trying to annoy her?The mere thought of it made her blood boil, and she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was amiss.As she clenched her fists, she pulled out her phone and tried to call Cyrus again. The call rang and rang, but once more, there was no answer. Her frustration grew as she worried about what might have happened to him. Cyrus was always dependable, and his sudden silence was unsettling."What is going on?" she muttered under her breath, her anxiety increasing with each passing moment.She knew she needed to find out the truth, not only about Sienna and her children but also about Cyrus's disappearance. She couldn't afford to be left in the dark any longer.Just as she was about to give up, her phone buzzed with a new notification. It was her secretary, Amanda, calling her.