INICIAR SESIÓNSienna’s PovMy eyes felt like they were full of sand, and my brain was running on pure coffee and pure stress.I sat at the big glass dining table, surrounded by endless sheets of paper, color swatches, and venue contracts for the Henderson wedding. My back ached, and my fingers trembled as I typed another email on my laptop. For weeks, I had been working day and night, trying to prove that I didn't need Dominic's money to make Brooks Events a success. But right now, I was crashing hard.Suddenly, my laptop screen went dark.I gasped, looking up in shock. Dominic stood right beside the table. He calmly closed my laptop lid with one hand and unplugged the charger with the other."Hey! What are you doing?" I snapped, glaring at him through my tired eyes. "I have three hundred emails to answer!""You have bags under your eyes big enough to carry groceries," Dominic said, his deep voice leaving zero room for argument. He picked up my jacket from the back of the chair and held it out to m
Dominic’s PovThe sound of my own voice echoing in the quiet penthouse felt strange. For my whole life, I had kept my past locked away behind heavy iron gates, never letting a single soul see the cracks in my armor. But sitting across from Sienna at the kitchen island, with the soft city lights glowing outside the glass, I found myself talking about things I had never told anyone.I told her about my father. I told her how he trusted the wrong people, handed over his empire piece by piece, and watched everything he built crash down around him because of blind emotion."He thought love was a shield," I murmured, staring down at my glass of whiskey. "He thought if he cared enough, people wouldn't betray him. But it was his biggest weakness. From that day on, I swore I would never let anyone get close enough to use feelings against me. Control is safety, Sienna. Emotions are just a liability."Sienna didn't try to fix me. She didn't offer fake pity or tell me everything was going to be f
Sienna’s PovMy phone buzzed so hard and fast on the nightstand that I thought it was going to vibrate right off the edge.I groaned, rubbing my eyes, and grabbed the screen. Notifications were exploding like fireworks. Missed calls, glowing text messages from old high school friends I hadn't spoken to in years, and hundreds of alerts from social media. I tapped on a trending news app, and my breath caught in my throat.Right there on the screen was the massive photograph from last night's charity ball. Dominic’s hands were gripping my waist, his lips locked onto mine in front of a thousand flashing cameras. Every single headline across the city screamed the exact same thing: BILLIONAIRE CEO’S PASSIONATE ROMANCE: THE LOVE STORY OF THE YEAR.My face burned hot enough to fry an egg. I threw the phone down on the bed like it was on fire.How was I supposed to look at him this morning? The worst part wasn't even the media storm—it was the memory. I remembered exactly how warm his palms fe
Sienna’s PovThe flashbulbs nearly blinded me as we walked into the grand ballroom, their rapid-fire bursts painting white spots across my vision. I kept my chin up and my shoulders back, resting my hand lightly on Dominic’s tailored sleeve. This was the exact same hotel where, only weeks ago, society elites treated me like invisible garbage—a nameless nobody trailing behind the real guests. Now, walking in as Mrs. Kane, those same snobs stared at us with wide, calculating eyes and painfully fake, welcoming smiles.A group of women in sparkly, sequined dresses rushed over immediately, their heels clicking sharply against the polished marble floor."Sienna, darling!" one gasped, reaching out to touch my arm with manicured nails. "Your gown is stunning! How on earth did you and Dominic manage to keep your wedding a secret from everyone? You must tell us everything, right down to the designer!"Months ago, they wouldn't have even looked at me twice, let alone memorized my name. Now, sim
Sienna’s PovMy ears were still burning from what Adrian said, and the second we got back into the penthouse, Dominic looked like a thundercloud ready to strike.He threw his car keys onto the marble table with a loud clatter and turned to face me. "Stay away from Adrian," Dominic ordered, his voice sharp and cold. "He likes to play games, and he's not someone you want to get mixed up with."I crossed my arms and raised an eyebrow at him. "Adrian was just being nice. Unlike some people, he actually offered to help me rebuild my event business without making me feel like a criminal."Dominic took a hard step closer, his dark eyes flashing. "He doesn't want to help your business, Sienna. He wants to annoy me. And it's working."A smirk slipped onto my face before I could stop it. I couldn't resist. "Wait. Are you actually jealous of your own brother?""I am not jealous," Dominic snapped instantly, his voice a little too loud. He turned away and walked toward the kitchen, but I followed
Dominic’s PovThe heavy iron gates of the Kane family estate swung open, and our black car rolled up the long, winding driveway. Beside me, Sienna sat stiffly in her seat, her fingers tightly gripping her small purse. She didn’t know what she was walking into, and for the first time in my life, a tight knot of worry formed in my stomach.I knew my family. I knew how cruel their polished smiles could be. They viewed everyone like pieces on a chessboard, and they were going to tear Sienna apart the second she walked through those doors if I didn't keep my guard up."Stay close to me," I muttered under my breath as the car came to a complete stop.Sienna turned her head, her chin lifting with that stubborn fire I was quickly learning to expect. "I don't need a bodyguard, Dominic. I can handle a bunch of rich snobs."She stepped out of the car before I could even open the door for her. When I joined her on the stone steps, she looked breathtaking, standing tall in her ivory dress with her







