Martinez walked out of Cassia’s firm, his chest heavy and tight. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t accept her decision to end things. His heart hurt more than he expected… but one thing was clear; if he couldn’t have her, then no one else would. His sister had always called him obsessed, and
After leaving Marc’s place, Darvan drove directly to Cassia's firm. That would be the first time he'd be going there. As he drove, the conversation with Marc kept replaying in his mind. Marc’s betrayal hurt more than he wanted to admit, but there was nothing to do now except move forward. When he p
Darvan’s car raced down the highway toward the Sinclair estate, but his mind wasn’t on the road. It was still stuck in his mother’s office on that mysterious painting he had somehow never noticed before. There seemed to be a hidden door behind it, maybe leading to a secret room or another office. Ho
Cassia stood by the window of her office, her arms wrapped around herself as she looked out at the city lights. The night was quiet, but her mind wasn’t. Darvan's visit from earlier had left her uneasy. As much as she tried to push it away, she couldn’t stop thinking about him. She believed him ev
Henry let out a long, tired sigh as he sat alone in his room. The only sound was the slow whir of the ceiling fan above him. His mind wandered back to earlier, how Cassia had ignored him… and then Martinez too. He decided to brush it off, letting his thoughts drift to his time in the States. Everyt
Nora's scream sent Adams and Bridget rushing into her room, alarmed. They exchanged a quick, worried glance as their eyes landed on the broken television. "Are you hurt?" Bridget asked with concern, hurrying toward Nora, who was trembling, tears streaming down her face as if they’d never stop. Ada
Cassia was just finishing her meal when her phone buzzed on the table. An unfamiliar number appeared on the screen. She hesitated, glanced at Liam, who was looking at her, and then, after a brief moment of indecision, she answered the call. "Hello?" Her voice came out hesitant, as though she feared
Cassia couldn’t stop gasping. Her hand was still over her mouth, her heart pounding so hard in her chest that she could hear it in her ears. The sight in front of her was horrifying; blood everywhere, broken glass on the ground, and Stacy lying still behind the cracked windshield. It felt like a ni
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