MasukLEAH'S POV “Go Emily you can do it” my mum yells from the other side of the pool. Sometimes I really wonder if I am her daughter or if Emily is.Our new apartment is the true definition of a status boost. The penthouse wasn't really like Emily's but it has a bigger pool. I guessed it was my mum's personal preference. Mom's new boyfriend does know how to make Mom happy.Since the moment of the birthday surprise till present, she has been nothing but happy. She has a dinner date tonight. We promised to dress her up if she coordinated our swimming competition.She agreed reluctantly and here she is. Supporting everyone but Sophie. I can't blame her Sophie is a pro at swimming while Emily is worse at it. The praise was more mocking than praising.After about 20 minutes of splashing and screaming, we decided to end the girls' night with a life-changing makeover. Just like Ethan, Elric sent a dress over. Red sexy gown. If I were to wear that in Damien's presence, we would fuck me before we
DAMIEN POV I wanted to meet with Leah at work first but I couldn't ignore the aching sensation in my ribs.I drove straight to the hospital. I need to get it checked. And maybe see Vivvenne and discuss with her there.I pulled up in the parking lot, and I staggered out of the car, holding my chest as it's getting worse every minute.I tried to find my way inside, my vision was getting slightly blurry, then I knew something was wrong, I knew I might not get out of it today. I picked up my phone to message Emily, I can't leave her worried, I have to tell her I'm on an urgent business trip. I told her not to worry about me tonight and she should take care of herself.On my way inside, at the entrance, I saw an oddly familiar figure. I mean figures. I recognize the woman as Vivienne, but the man's face?I couldn't.“Sir are you okay?” I was forced to look away from guessing the man's identity. I had to look for help first.“No” I shook my head, holding the door entrance. My limbs were lo
“DAMIEN!” Isabella's shriek jolted me back to reality.“What! Isabella! Why are you shouting my name!” I yelled back. Why was she calling me when she was at the very tip of my doom?I was still solving the case with Deluca and he popped up. Through her.Wait.Was he the one who slashed my car's tyre?Oh God.That can only be him. I can't deny the fact that he is the only man I'm scared of in the whole of Miami. He is literally a walking dead man. What can I do at this point? Who am I to deal with next?“Have you met him?.... EC?” I asked, trying to keep my emotions in check. I can't let Isabella smell or see the extent of my fear.“Calm down baby. I don't know why you are this flushed because I mentioned his name, but I know of a way to make you look stronger to your opponent” she said, swirling the cup in her hand with a mysterious glint in her eyes. Exactly what I love hearing from her. She always has a nice temporary solution.“We have to get married” she dropped the bomb. I star
DAMIEN POV I have never been this clueless about what is going on with me. Since the incident at the warehouse, everywhere has been peaceful and at the same time not peaceful.I'm at the verge of breaking. I can't show the pressure is affecting me but I know it is. It is affecting me like crazy and I don't know what to do.The demise of Carlos is sparking some speculations. This might be the first investigation the detective might start with. I can't say I'm completely doomed but I might be.This is just the calm before the storm. And I'm not very prepared. I asked for the PR campaign to be brought forward. It should be earlier than its normal time.A knock came in. It must be Isabella.“Come in” I said, turning away from the window I had been standing by for the past ten minutes.“Damien” she called with her usual calm voice. She seems disturbed but I know better.She walked in carefully with her favorite espresso in her hand. I know that was what she got before she came here, even
VIVVENNE POVI fought against where I am currently for six months. I didn't want to be associated with a billion who uses his influence to get me a stable place in society.I don't know why I glorify suffering that much. The encounter with the fool I married changed my mind. He said he wanted to become a good father and I believed him. Like what the hell was that?He kidnapped his own daughter.I finished documenting early today, and I handed over to the next duty nurse. This is my last day as an intensive care nurse.I went to college last year to become a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist. I applied for promotion after I got my certificate but the people in power paid no attention until he stepped in. Elric. The perfect definition of all I seek in a man. He didn't even bother to ask if I had children; he was ready to take responsibility. He is so considerate, I mean he knows how uncomfortable I get when I receive help that I don't deserve so he helps me dig out the help I
LEAH'S POV “You look flushed today… what happened?” Emily asked immediately as I entered the car. I told her about the “Mr Hale” I met just now. Narrating my horrible experience with him and his “daughter”.I couldn't help but laugh at his tone of saying his name. He said it more like he was trying to convince himself that Hale was his name.“Did you say Mr Hale or Detective Hale” “Detective?” I sneered. “Nah he can't be…. This man looks like a pervert”“Really… then it can't be detective Hale,” she said, shaking her head.“Who is Detective Hale?” I asked, I don't know why his name came up when I was discussing a perv.“Well… he is a detective… and…” she drawled, looking for the right phrase to describe him.“I don't know much about him girl, he just happened always to pop up anywhere I am… especially at schools and shopping malls.”“Girl… I might be wrong but he sounds like a weirdo, just like this one here too… avoid all Hales”She laughed at my last sentence.“So… where are we go
Leah POV “Dad!!!!!!”Emily screams at the top of her lungs. The sound is so loud it is like a fire alarm going off in the house.I sit up in bed fast, my heart beating very hard against my ribs.For a split second, I think something’s wrong or maybe someone’s hurt—then I hear the joy in her voice.
Leah POV “I'm downstairs, can you please come down? And dress comfortably. I have a surprise for you.”My phone lights up on the nightstand. I pick it up. It's a text from Ethan.My lips curve into a smile as I respond, “Where are we going? ”His reply pops up instantly. “It’s a surprise. Just com
**Damien**My phone kept vibrating on the nightstand, the sound was sharp enough to pull me out of a deep sleep. I reached for it and the glowing screen displayed an incoming call from Commissioner Vasquez. That woke me up fast. It was just 7:12 a.m. Why the hell was she calling this early? That w
Damien POV Isabella tilts her head, that coy smile curving her lips as the ocean breeze tugs at her loose hair. “Come on, let’s go sit down properly. Standing here like this is no way to talk,” she says I shake my head. “No, Isabella. Tell me right here.”She completely ignores me and begins to t







