MasukNICHOLE’S POVThe strange red note on our table said someone was watching us inside our own house, and my legs became weak as I stepped away from the wooden table.I held my breath while my mind raced with fast thoughts, and I grabbed Xavier’s hand tightly because I knew we were in danger again.Xavier moved quickly to lock all the heavy doors in the hallway, pulling out his phone to call our private security chief to surround the whole compound."We cannot stay in this house without extra men guarding the gates," Xavier said, setting his phone down on the counter while his eyes showed so much worry. "We must arrange a small private wedding where nobody can reach us."I looked at him and nodded my head without hesitation, knowing that our safety was more important than any big celebration with crowds."I agree with you, Xavier," I said, making my voice firm so he would know I was completely ready for this decision. "We will invite only our true friends, and we will hire armed guards t
NICHOLE’S POVThe news reader on the radio said Mira had fled the country on a fake passport before the police could reach her house, and my hand shook as I turned off the dial.I sat back on the sofa in our quiet living room, holding my breath while the heavy truth settled deep inside my heart.The radio presenter said all Mira’s bank accounts were frozen permanently, and her family name was completely ruined in the eyes of the public.I knew that she was running away like a disgraced thief, but my mind wondered if she would ever stop plotting against us from afar.Xavier walked into the living room, carrying two white mugs of tea in his hands as he looked at me.He set the mugs down on the small wooden table, sitting down right beside me on the soft cushions."Mira is gone for good, Nichole," Xavier said softly, taking my fingers into his palms and rubbing them gently. "Her wealth is gone, her family name is ruined, and she will never step foot in this city again without facing a lo
MADAM HEMILIGHTON’S POVThe doctor told me that my two kidneys had failed completely, and my body trembled on the cold hospital bed as I looked up at the bright ceiling lights.I knew in my heart that I was running out of time, but I refused to close my eyes until I saw my only son one last time.The sharp pain in my chest was very strong, but the shame inside my heart was far worse than any physical sickness.I spent my whole life chasing money, high power, and family pride, and I thought that keeping our big name clean was the most important thing in this world.I fought against Xavier’s happiness for years because I wanted him to marry a rich girl from a big house, and I treated Nichole like she was nothing.I listened to wicked people like Beatrice and Raymond because they spoke smooth words to feed my pride, and now those same people were sitting in prison while I lay dying alone on a hospital bed.I turned my head slowly toward the door when I heard fast footsteps in the corrido
NICHOLE’S POVThe man standing in my kitchen had a long knife raised in the air, but before he could strike, three police officers rushed through the back door and pinned him down to the floor.My body trembled as I dropped to my knees beside Xavier, checking his bleeding arm while the officers dragged the strange attacker away into their vehicle outside."I am fine," Xavier whispered, holding my hand tightly while I helped him wrap a clean cloth around his cut arm.I looked into his eyes and made up my mind right there that I would follow this case to the very end so that everyone who tried to hurt us would end up in jail.The next morning, we walked into the central police station because the station commander had called us to sign the final papers for the criminal cases.The commander looked at me across his wooden table, his face serious as he held up a fresh stack of legal papers."Raymond’s company has officially gone bankrupt today, and every single asset he owns has been seize
NICHOLE’S POVThe message on my phone screen said someone was standing outside with a gun, and my legs became weak as I stepped back from the window. I did not run or scream because I knew I had to stay calm to keep myself alive in this dark room.To my greatest surprise, the heavy glass window did not break, but the back door of the house burst open, and Raymond walked inside the room with dirty clothes and wild eyes. He was not holding a gun, but he held a big iron rod in his right hand, his breathing was heavy as he looked at me."You have to come with me right now, Nichole," Raymond said, walking toward me while his hand shook on the metal rod. "We can leave this city together today, and you can help me build my company again."I stood my ground and did not move a single inch away from him. "I am not going anywhere with you, Raymond," I said, making my voice firm and clear so he would know I was no longer afraid of his anger."You used to love me!" Raymond shouted, stepping close
NICHOLE’S POVThe television screen on the wall showed Mira’s face, and my hands trembled as I listened to her tell a complete lie to the whole world. She was sitting inside a bright news room, wearing a plain white dress and wiping small tears from her eyes like an innocent child. I stood in front of the screen with a cold feeling in my body because I knew that if I did not act right now, people would believe her clever stories and let her walk free again."Beatrice tricked me and used my good name to do bad things," Mira said on the television screen, holding a small tissue paper in her hand. "I did not know anything about the attack on Nichole at the old warehouse, and I am very sorry for all the pain she suffered."As anger boiled through my heart, I pressed the red button on my remote control to turn off the television set, and the room became very quiet. My heart was beating fast inside my chest as I walked over to my wooden desk. I pulled out my laptop computer and set it on
POV :Beatrice.Knock! knock!I heard a knock on the door.She didn't look like a woman who had just seen a tragedy. Her coat was buttoned, and her face was a mask of cold indifference. She looked at me with eyes that were far too calm for the news she was carrying."Mrs. Beatrice," she said flatly,
‘Ma please you can't go in” The secretary dragged.Raymond didn’t look up when the office door swung open. He remained busy at his annoying files that have kept him rigid since morning, his expression clearly looks pissed off by network issues from his system.He was still necked deep into his work
The Breaking NewsThe time is 10:12pm.BREAKING NEWS:“Xavier King involved in a fatal midnight crash. The victim is in critical condition, the source of the woman remains unidentified.”Mira stared at her phone,her heart thudding vigorously , her thumb trembling as she scrolled through the screen
(Ryan & Xavier)“Hey, bro!”Ryan entered the hospital, his voice cracked through the sterile silence of the waiting room, loud enough to make a nurse glare at him, but he didn't care, he grinned anyway, with a duffel bag slung over one of his shoulders barging into the quiet hospital.“Man, you loo







