LOGINTHIRD PERSON’S POV The Ashford residence was no longer filled with celebration. No laughter. No warmth. Just tension— Thick. Suffocating. Waiting to snap. The moment the message came through— Owen’s world tilted. He stared at his phone. Once. Twice. As if reading it again w
THIRD PERSON’S POV The world didn’t feel real anymore. Not as Silea stumbled out of the office. Not as the lawyer’s words replayed in her head—over and over, louder each time. No longer a member of Vance. It echoed. Mocked. Burned. Her steps were uneven as she made her way through th
THIRD PERSON'S POV The silence in the room stretched— Long. Heavy. Unforgiving. Silea’s grip on the papers tightened, the edges crumpling beneath her fingers as her breathing grew uneven. “No…” Her voice was faint at first. Shaken. But then— It rose. Stronger. More desperate.
THIRD PERSON’S POV For a moment— Silea didn’t move. Didn’t breathe. Didn’t think. Because what Aurelia had just said— Didn’t make sense. It couldn’t make sense. “You’re lying.” The words came out sharper this time. Firmer. Desperate in a way she refused to acknowledge. Aurelia didn’t react
His eyes darkened slightly. “Don’t test my patience.” A beat. Then— “Your inheritance.” There it was. Again. Silea straightened, forcing some strength back into her posture. “I already told you. I’m not giving you anything.” Owen let out a quiet breath. Not angry. Not explosive. Worse. D
THIRD PERSON'S POV Aurelia and Theo sat quietly on the couch.. Aurelia read through the Magazine while Theo was checking some work on his laptop.. "You think she'll come? " Theo asked quietly and Aurelia nodded.. "You saw how Owen looked at me.. Regret was visible on his face... He clearly
"Wait lover boy.. Now is not the time.. It's time we start phase two... " He groaned but nodded anyway.. "And the first thing we have to manage is dad! " I said and he was immediately in a serious mode.. "He'll be coming in a day.." He said and I nodded.. "I know that.. Dad will not b
Dad looked between us, hesitating. I could see the wheels turning—he wanted to be there for me, but the lure of one last big triumph was strong. “Come on,” I added softly. “You’ve earned it. Go be the legend they still remember.” He chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. “You two… ganging up on
AURELIA'S POV My heart slammed against my ribs so hard I thought it might wake the whole house. Theo was sprawled on the edge of my old bed like he owned the place—dark jeans, black hoodie pulled low, that dangerous smirk playing on his lips. Moonlight from the window cut across his face, making h
He’s out of the car before I reach the door, looking sharp in a tailored blazer, hair styled like he spent an hour on it. His eyes rake over me, hungry and smug. “God, you’re stunning,” he says, pulling me into a hug that lasts a beat too long. I let him, even tilt my face up for the expected kiss







