LOGINThird person's POV Astor Sinclair sat across from Barrister Lincoln in the private study of the Sinclair mansion. The room was all dark wood and leather, the kind of space designed to intimidate. He dropped the glass of wine in his hand onto the side table with more force than necessary and growled under his breath. He felt betrayed that even the man who had been his lawyer for over a decade could not fight harder for him. But he honestly understood that when things reached this point, he had to fight for himself."What do you want to know?" Astor asked, his voice tight with frustration.Barrister Lincoln leaned forward in his chair, his hands folded on the desk between them. "What do I want to know? Come on, I thought I told you everything already.""Okay. It was not something I would have willingly discussed, but I cannot state everything other than what I have already stated. You are the one being indecisive here. So tell me what you want and I will reply to you." Astor's tone was
Third Person's POVAvery was still asleep when Viviana walked into the bedroom carrying fresh towels. The room wasn't as spacious as Avery's old bedroom at the Sinclair mansion, with its walk-in closet and sitting area and views of the estate gardens. But this apartment was clean, modern, and would be more than enough space for anyone who possessed even a shred of gratitude."Good morning, ma'am," Viviana said softly, setting the towels on the dresser."Morning, Viviana." Avery's voice was muffled by her pillow. "Have you prepared my bath yet?""No, ma'am. I'm working on it right now."Avery sat up abruptly, her hair a mess around her face. "What are you ever good at? Tell me, because you know damn well I have an appointment with the new medical doctor this morning."Viviana kept her expression neutral, though Avery's words stung. "There was a power outage in this neighborhood earlier. The electricity only came back twenty minutes ago. I had to call Mr. Astor Sinclair, who contacted t
Third Person's POV"Liam, you need to stop thinking like a bitch," Astor Sinclair spat the words like poison. "I raised you to be a better son, not some gay failure.""I'm sorry, but you can't change who I am," Liam yelled back at his father, his voice echoing through his apartment. "You don't get to show up here after disowning me and tell me how to live my life."They stood in Liam's living room like two fighters in a ring, neither willing to back down. Astor's face was red with rage and something else. Desperation, maybe. Or fear."I'm still your father.""You stopped being my father the day you threw me out of the family." Liam's hands were clenched into fists at his sides. "You held a press conference and told the world I was a disgrace. You can't take that back now.""I can do whatever I want.""No, you can't. That's your problem. You think money and power mean you can control everything." Liam stepped closer. "But you can't control this. You can't control me."Astor's jaw tight
Third person's POV Jackson walked into his corner office, the city. The glass walls reflected his own image back at him, tailored suit, confident stride, the kind of presence that made people move out of his way.His personal assistant, Vivian, was waiting by his desk. She was new, recruited just three weeks ago from MIT's top graduates. Sharp as a blade, efficient beyond measure, with the kind of organizational skills that made running a major corporation feel almost manageable."Sir, you are back?" she asked, straightening papers that were already perfectly aligned."Yes. So tell me, Vivian. What is my schedule for today?"She rattled off a list: board meeting at two, called Singapore at four, investor dinner at seven, email approvals for the Riverside project. It was a full day, the kind that would have destroyed him months ago but now felt like routine."Shift the board meeting to three and push the investor dinner to tomorrow night," Jackson said. "Everything else stays.""Okay,
"Here is what’s going to happen," Astor said, his voice low and cold. "I’m going to pay that settlement. You are going to make that public apology. You will finish the anger management sessions. And for the next six months, you’ll stay invisible. No social media, no paparazzi trails, no drama. Not even a shadow of you outside."Avery tilted her head, her eyes tired but still sharp enough to cut. "We don’t have to keep doing this stupid argument every time, Astor. You know it, and I know it. You don’t own me.""You’ve always been a rude, stupid bitch," he said. He didn’t raise his voice, but the words still hit her like a slap.Her lips twitched into a bitter smile. "You’re a father. Maybe act like it for once. Or is that too hard for the man who can’t even keep his own son close?"Astor’s jaw tightened. "My son isn’t your business, Avery.""He is," she said, her tone flattening. "He’s my fiancé."Astor’s eyes narrowed. "Oh, the one who doesn’t want you. The one who chose your brother
Chapter 100: Damn it. Sullivan, You Again?Next morning, Liam woke up in Jackson's arms, the weight and warmth of him a comfort that had become essential. The day ahead was a sprint of thousands of dos and don'ts, a careful choreography of meetings and phone calls and strategic decisions.He slipped out of bed carefully, trying not to wake Jackson, and walked to the bathroom. The cold water shocked his system as he stood under the shower, letting it wash away the accumulated stress and worry. By the time he finished, his mind was clearer, more focused on what needed to happen today.Jackson was just waking up when Liam emerged from the bathroom, his hair still damp and his skin flushed from the cold water."You are up?" Liam asked as Jackson yawned and stretched his arms above his head."Yeah, I have to be. A lot of things and a long day ahead," Jackson said, his voice still rough with sleep."I just had my bath. I am preparing to leave soon," Liam said, moving to the dresser where he







