Darvan's chest rose and fell with anger as he clenched his fists. His fist ached slightly from the impact of punching Martinez, but the pain was nothing compared to the fury boiling inside him. He glared at Martinez, who stood there calmly, a faint smirk on his bloodied lips. "Why would you do that
"Elara Voss," Nora whispered the name, letting it roll off her tongue as if hearing it from someone else’s lips. It felt distant and foreign now, though it had been hers for so long. She stared at the intricate design before her again, then sighed softly. Her hand hovered over the page, fingers li
Cassia continued to stare at Liam, who still wore his confident smile. Suddenly, a man and a woman approached, their expressions warm and welcoming. "Welcome to the Arcadia International Design Challenge, proudly sponsored by the renowned luxury brand, Novaré Collection," the young woman announced
"It's time to win this competition. Not for anyone else... but for myself, to prove my worth," Cassia whispered, her voice steady with determination. "And then I'll call Nora and finally brag about how I impressed Master Elara Voss with my designs," she added, a small smile tugging at her lips. El
Smiling brightly, Cassia made her way to Liam. She didn’t care if she had stirred up trouble for herself; right now, she was completely satisfied with how she had handled things with Adeline. When she reached him, her smile widened even more. "Greetings, boss," she teased, her eyes twinkling mischi
Martinez let out a deep sigh as he set his phone down beside him. But within moments, he picked it up again, his gaze landing on Cassia’s name. This time, instead of making another call, he opted to send her a simple goodnight message. After hitting send, he tossed his phone aside and closed his ey
Turning her attention to the designs in the sketchbook, she carefully examined them for the first time since Martinez had handed it to her. She nodded at some of the designs, taking her time to study the intricate details. The more she analyzed, the more inspired she felt. By the time she was done
"Well, at least I made it to eighth position. Who knows? I might even surprise myself in the other rounds," Cassia muttered to herself with a faint smile. Felicia turned to face the group, her expression warm and encouraging. "Congratulations to all who made it to the next stage," she said brightl
The moment Elara stepped out and the front door gently clicked shut, Cassia turned to Darvan with a thoughtful expression. "Do you think I was too harsh with my decision to destroy the Sinclair?" she asked, her voice calm but uncertain. Darvan didn’t hesitate. "No. It was perfect... They once dest
Like the days before, Darvan showed up at the mansion again. This time, he was holding a single lily. Cassia opened the door, arching an eyebrow. "You and these flowers..." she muttered, rolling her eyes, but still, she reached out and took it from him. "Don’t tell me you’re doing all this becaus
When they arrived at the mansion, it was exactly what everyone expected and more. Grand? No. Magnificent. The kind of place that made you stop at the gates just to take it all in. Cassia stood still for a moment, staring at the building a second too long. Of course, it was one of Master Elara Voss
Weeks passed slowly, and Cassia still hadn’t opened her eyes. Her condition remained unchanged, and despite the doctors’ efforts, there was no sign of improvement. What surprised Darvan most wasn’t just the silence, it was who kept showing up. His uncle, Martinez, had begun visiting more frequently
In Darvan’s ward, silence filled the room. Fredrick and Justin had gone to get food, leaving him alone. He stared at the ceiling, one hand on his chest, the other resting at his side. "I thought I lost her," he whispered, remembering the moment he was fortunate enough to see Cassia being wheeled i
Moments later, the forensic cleaners arrived and Liam left the scene heading straight to Cassia's firm, where he found Mira just about to leave, looking utterly exhausted. "You're still here?" he asked. "I had a lot to do. Mostly because Miss Sterling didn’t show up," she muttered, yawning. "I ne
Liam was still standing there, frozen in disbelief. The air in the house was thick with the smell of blood and gunpowder. He glanced once more at the spot Cassia's body was before it was carried out by the unknown guy, and then down at Henry’s lifeless form. His heart beat faster, but his hands wer
"I… I had twins?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. "Yeah, " Doctor Naomi said softly. " You had twins." But Nora just stared at her. Her mouth stayed slightly open, and her eyes held disbelief...not because she didn’t trust the doctor’s words, but because everything now made painful, perfect
Henry stood upright, towering over Cassia. His hand reached down and snatched her phone from the floor where it had fallen. He looked at the screen, the corners of his lips lifting into a dark smirk. Cassia's heartbeat quickened. That was her chance...he was distracted. Without thinking twice, she