EMMA'S POVLiam came over to my place, and his goal was clear— to destroy things between me and Jason. And guess what? He succeeded. But the real question is, why? First, it was Daniel and Simon, and now it’s Liam. What exactly do they all want from me? What did I ever do to deserve this?I felt anger rise in my chest as I thought about what Liam did. He made it look like the two of us had sex, just to convince Jason of something I still don’t understand. And now Jason is gone. My Jason. The man I love. The man I planned to spend my future with. And it’s all because of Liam. And I regretted letting him inside the house.I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails dug into my palms. A sharp pain ran through my hands, but I didn’t care. I wanted to break things, but not the things in my house. No. I wanted to break bones. Liam’s bones.Anger is something I have always struggled with when I was a kid. One of the reasons I lived with my aunt almost all my life was because my own mother c
EMMA'S POVI saw the shock on Liam’s face the moment he stepped into Hannah’s doorway. His eyes widened, his lips parted slightly, and his whole body went stiff as he took in the scene before him. His gaze flickered from me to Judith, then to Hannah lying motionless on the floor. The horror in his expression was almost satisfying. He wasn’t expecting me to be here."This is just getting interesting," Judith muttered beside me, gripping the baseball bat even tighter. Her knuckles turned white from how hard she was holding it.The anger I had let go of after beating Hannah up suddenly returned in full force. My blood boiled as I locked eyes with Liam, and at that moment, I knew I wasn’t done. There was still unfinished business. There was still more pain to give."Hand me the bat," I said, my voice low but firm.Judith didn’t hesitate. She passed the bat to me without a word, and as soon as my fingers wrapped around it, I felt power surge through me. Liam finally seemed to snap out of h
EMMA'S POV The police car came to a sudden stop, jerking me forward before I could even process the past few minutes. My wrists, still bound tightly behind my back, ached from the metal cuffs digging into my skin. My breathing was steady, but my heart pounded, adrenaline still coursing through my veins. The door swung open abruptly, and before I could shift my weight, two officers grabbed me roughly, yanking me out like I was some kind of terrorist. Their grip was firm, unyielding, as if they were afraid I might try to run.But I wasn’t running. Not now.The cold night air hit me like a slap to the face, sending a chill down my spine. My hair, once neatly styled, now hung in messy strands around my face, slightly damp with sweat. The dim glow of the streetlights reflected off the wet pavement, casting eerie shadows around the station entrance. I took a slow, deep breath, trying to steady myself as they marched me forward.As I stepped into the station, my eyes darted around, scanning
EMMA'S POVAs soon as the cab rolled to a stop in front of my house, I let out a quiet breath of relief. The long night was finally over. I reached for the door handle, pushed it open, and stepped out, stretching my stiff legs."What?" The driver’s mouth fell open in shock.It took me a moment to understand why he was looking at me like I had just performed some kind of miracle. Then it hit me— I had completely forgotten that I was supposed to be acting injured.I turned back to the cab and saw the driver staring at me with wide eyes, his face filled with confusion. He had seen me struggle earlier, barely able to move, acting as if every step pained me. Now, here I was, walking perfectly fine, as if nothing had happened."I thought you couldn’t walk?" he asked, his voice laced with disbelief.I hesitated for a brief second before giving him a small, reassuring smile. "Is there anything God can’t do?" I replied, lifting my shoulders in a careless shrug.The driver blinked, clearly tryi
JASON'S POVTwo weeks before I met Emma on a dating app, I had met someone else— Vina. She was unlike anyone I had ever been with before. She was different from Hannah, my ex. Unlike Hannah, who always struggled with communication and seemed emotionally distant, Vina was the complete opposite. Talking to her was effortless. Conversations with her flowed naturally, without any awkward pauses or forced small talk. She had this way of keeping me engaged, making every discussion feel meaningful and enjoyable.Vina was funny, smart, and full of life. She asked the right questions, making me feel like she was genuinely interested in getting to know me on a deeper level. There was never a dull moment with her. Every text, every call, and every conversation was filled with laughter, teasing, and an undeniable chemistry. It was refreshing— something I hadn’t experienced in a long time. My last relationship had been filled with misunderstandings and awkward silences. But with Vina, everything f
EMMA'S POVAngel has been in my house for three days now, staying with Jason and me. And seriously, she’s making me uncomfortable in so many ways.At first, I thought I was just overreacting. Maybe I was being too critical, maybe I was letting little things bother me too much. But with each passing day, my discomfort only grew.First, there’s the way she dresses. I don’t even know if I can call it dressing. Her clothes are so revealing that I feel like she walks around half-naked all the time. Her nipples are always visible, poking through her thin tops like they have a life of their own. It’s distracting. Not just to me, but I can tell Jason notices too, even if he tries to act like he doesn’t.And the worst part? She doesn’t seem to care. Not one bit.I mean, come on, have some decency! I get it— some people are comfortable in their skin, and that’s fine. But there’s a difference between confidence and outright disrespect. She knows she’s in another woman’s house, staying with a man
EMMA'S POVI couldn’t stop thinking about the metal bat I saw in Angel’s room. The image of it kept playing in my head like a broken record, refusing to leave me alone. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw it again— heavy, solid, and dangerous. It wasn’t just any bat; it was something far more threatening. The sleek, polished metal reflected the light in a way that made my stomach twist with unease. It was the kind of weapon someone would use if they wanted to make sure their victim wouldn’t get up again.A shiver ran down my spine at the thought.Why would she have something like that?I tried to convince myself that maybe I was just overthinking things. Maybe it was nothing. Maybe she had it for protection, or maybe it was just for sports— though I had never seen Angel play baseball a day in her life. But no matter how much I tried to push the thoughts away, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something more to it.Something dark.A regular person wouldn’t keep a bat like that
EMMA'S POV I watched as Jason spun the bottle, my heart hammering against my chest, faster than I’d like to admit. The dim glow of the living room lights cast flickering shadows across the walls, making everything feel more intense. I could hear the faint ticking of the clock on the wall, but all my focus was on that spinning bottle, turning endlessly as if it held some kind of power over us.When the bottle finally stopped, my stomach twisted into a knot. It had landed on Angel’s spot.I swallowed, forcing myself to glance at her, waiting to see her reaction. Her lips curled into a small, unreadable smile as she met Jason’s gaze. There was something in her expression— something knowing, something deliberate— that made my pulse quicken with unease.Jason smirked, the corner of his lips lifting in amusement. His blue eyes held a spark of mischief as he leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees. “Truth or Dare?” he asked, his voice smooth yet playful.Angel didn’t hesita
EMMA'S POVAs soon as I heard that Angel had been apprehended, I went back home with Jason.I had to plead for Aunty Grace to follow me as well at least to see Mum Susan.Jason told me how he had to devise the necessary means to take Angel down. He disguised himself as Mr Graham three months ago when he found out the kind of shady business that Angel does.Though the poison that was given to Angel didn't kill Veronica but definitely she is going to receive a punishment equivalent to her sins.I told Jason to take me straight to Mum Susan’s house. I don't know how i really feel about her.I am happy that I have a mother but I really want to know why she did that to my father.When she saw me she ran to me with tears in her eyes and hugged me.Aunty Grace refused to come down from the car.I ignored it because I had so many things to talk to her about.Cherry isn't around yet but I called her and informed her that I am at home.Mum Susan started cooking for me and before the food was re
After that night, everything changed. I could feel it the moment I walked into the FBI headquarters. The looks on their faces, the whispers, the way they avoided meeting my eyes—all signs that they had lost faith in me. And I couldn’t blame them. I had one job: to deliver Damon, and I failed.That night, the building was surrounded. I had planned everything perfectly. Agents were stationed at every exit, waiting for my command. We were so close. I could practically taste victory. But, Damon found out who I am. And till now am still wondering how he did.I thought about the way he looked at me last night, the pain in his eyes. I had never seen him like that before. For a moment, I saw the man behind the empire, the man behind all the crimes. And I froze. That was all it took. In that split second, he escaped, and I was left standing there, surrounded by disappointed faces.Now, I was sitting in the cold, gray interrogation room. My heart was pounding as Agent Faith, the lead investiga
I’ve spent the last two years living a lie. Two years of pretending to be someone I’m not, of working my way up the ranks of the most feared mafia organization in the city. Two years of getting closer to the man who sits on the throne of crime and cruelty. They call him Damon Black— the devil of Hell's Kitchen. He doesn’t trust anyone, especially not women. That’s why I had to do it. Why I had to cut my hair, hide my identity, and become ‘Liam,’ his loyal right-hand man.It took time, patience, and bloodshed. I had to prove myself over and over again. But finally, I made it to his side, becoming the one person he relies on. Every day, I stand by him, acting like I’m loyal to him while I secretly gather evidence, waiting for the perfect moment to bring him down. The FBI is counting on me. My mission is to make sure this cold-blooded criminal pays for all the lives he’s ruined.But sometimes... Sometimes, when he looks at me with those piercing green eyes, I forget who I am. I forget wh
ANGEL'S POVI have arranged for Mr David to be kidnapped. I got my men to make him confess that he accused Veronica wrongly.As for Veronica, my next visit to see her in jail will be the day she takes her last breath.I want to use this few days she has given me to clear all the evidence regarding my underground business and also to arrange for a befitting funeral for her.Veronica, don't blame me for been ruthless. You touched a sleeping lion, thinking that it's dead.“Hello, Mr Graham, can we meet at our usual place of meeting?”.“I told you to call only when it's an emergency”.Scumbag, if it's not an emergency would I even care to call you? So annoying. I said within me.“Mr Graham, of course it's an emergency. If it's not an emergency, I wouldn't dare to call you”. I explained myself.“Go ahead, what's the problem?”“Someone knows our secret and she is threatening to submit the evidence to the police”.“How careless could you be girl?! I told you that you should always double che
PEARL'S POV I was so lucky to have escaped from Bruno's wrath. I went to visit Miriam in the hospital and I couldn't even recognize her. Doctor said that she was brutally raped and so many infection has been introduced into her body. I never knew that Bruno could be so ruthless and brutal for Cherry's sake. “Who did this to her?”. Andrew asked me as he saw Miriam's condition. “It's Cherry's boyfriend, Bruno”. I replied. “Did you make Miriam to drug Cherry?”. He asked while looking at me intently. “I didn't do anything. Miriam was desperate to destroy Cherry's life. I told her to calm down for us to strategize a good means to achieve that but she was too desperate to get rid of Cherry”. I explained without batting an eye or feeling guilty about my lies. “The footage that I watched said a diffferent thing. Miriam told me all the plans that you have installed for Cherry before this incident happened. And now you are saying something different because you feel that Miriam can't
EMMA'S POVAunty Grace has been behaving strangely ever since she saw the picture of Mum Susan and Cherry.Though she told me that my mother ran away with another man. But deep down, I am still happy that she's alive.I went to her room to keep a file that she asked me to keep in her closet.When I went there, I opened the closet and placed the file in there. But something caught my attention. An old photo box that was filled with dust.I was curious, what is this dusty thing doing in Aunty Grace’s drawer. I picked it up and opened it. I saw photos of my father when he was much younger.I continued to flip each page, I was shocked to see Mum Susan's photo in my Aunty's box photo.Wait a sec, is Mum Susan really my mother?No wonder she was shocked at seeing her photo on my phone.So Cherry and Lucas are my step siblings?I didn't know how to react. Suddenly the door made a creak sound and I tried to place the photo box back but Aunty Grace had already came in.“What's up? I came to
ANGEL'S POVFinally everything is going as I planned it to go. I have taken Emma, and every other person down.Now I have to focus on my new business. This business made me who I am today.I have a powerful backer who helped me to take down Emma and he was also the one that introduced me to this current business that I am into.“Mr Smith cheers for our prosperity”. I said to Mr Smith who I went to see at the bar.“I am glad that you are enjoying the business. With this business we can rule the world”. Mr Smith said and emptied his glass of wine.“But we have to be really careful. The business gives lots of money but it's very risky”. “I have told you that as long as you are in my protection, you are safe. Lucas once worked in my company but he wanted to prove that he was smarter than me. I set him up and he became so wretched and his family still blame him and up till today, he hasn't caught the real culprit”. He smiled proudly.“I am really grateful for what you did for me. When I h
BRUNO'S POVAfter talking about my Cherry outside I came inside. I walked to the table that I sat with her before, I only saw Pearl who was busy sleeping on the table.I tapped her to ask her where Pearl is but she was heavily drunk. I looked around the tables but she was nowhere to be found.“Are you looking for your wife?”. One of the waitresses asked me and I nodded vigorously.“She went this way and I saw four groups of boys touching her”.“Please take me to her immediately”. The waitress took me to her and when we got to the door it was locked but someone was screaming inside.“Open this door if not I will break the door”. No one came to open the door for me.Fear gripped me. I imagined all sorts of things at the same time.Let it not be that they have succeeded with my woman.“Go and call for help already”. I yelled at the waitress who just stood there. I was pushing the door but it wasn't opening. I heard Cherry's painful scream. I got really angry and broke the door.Thank
PEARL'S POVThis is the opportunity I've been waiting for. Cherry have to be taken down tonight.It's because of she that Daniel is going crazy. He even pushed me for her.Although I never wanted the pregnancy, because he's a bastard. A mistake I don't want to talk about. I have prepared a special gift for Cherry tonight.“Miss Pearl, what is your spouse's favourite color and why?”. The speaker asked me.“He doesn't have a favourite color because he believes all colors are beautiful”. I replied not caring if I failed or not. I am here for an important mission tonight.“Miss Pearl, your spouse's favourite color is red and his reason is that it's connected to someone special”.Of course it's Cherry. Daniel, you are so shameless, I fought for Cherry to leave the company and even after she left, you are still madly in love with her.“Next competition, the ladies would dress in disguise by wearing a veil while the men would be blindfolded to find their partner by their favourite perfumes