LOGINIan raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.“Sweetheart, I knew exactly what I was doing. I have been aware of my feelings for you for a long time. I just kept holding them back. But last night, when you hired those male escorts and leaned into that man’s arms, I could
Mia’s expression hardened. “Ian, what kind of thing is that to say? Who I date is none of your business.”“Fine.” Ian gave a short, cold laugh. “None of my business.”His face remained dark as he walked out. From that day on, he never returned to the Quinton estate.Mia did not see him for more than
Mia’s relationship with Ian had changed completely. Somewhere along the way, she had become the one doing the bullying.If she was upset, she would pinch or swat him without hesitation, and Ian would only grin and call her “Little Princess” or “Miss Trouble,” never once fighting back.Later, Mia was
By the time Ian was eighteen and in his senior year, his life was too busy with schoolwork to waste time picking on his stepsister. It had been a long time since he had teased Mia.The high school and middle school buildings were close to each other. That afternoon, he and a few classmates walked to
Lester was often away from home.In the beginning, whenever Mia was bullied by Ian, she would run to her mother, Sharon, in tears. But as a stepmother, Sharon felt she had no authority to discipline Ian. For the sake of keeping the household peaceful, she chose to turn a blind eye and never told Le
The first time Mia met Ian, she was only nine years old.Her mother, Sharon, held her hand and smiled brightly. “Say hello to your new brother.”The little girl tilted her head up at the tall boy in front of her, pressed her lips together, and obediently said, “Hi, brother.”The boy didn’t look the
Charlotte figured that if the job at S&G worked out, she would move into that apartment. It would make commuting easier, and living alone would give her peace and quiet.There would be no more awkward run-ins with her dad and Xena. She could finally enjoy some independence.*At S&G Law Firm, Charlo
Sean didn’t waste a single word or even spare Zac a proper glance. His fist flew straight at Zac’s face with full force, powered by unrestrained fury.Zac staggered back from the blow, clutching his face. “What the hell’s your problem?!”Sean pulled Charlotte behind him, shielding her with his body.
Yasmine was clearly trying to defend herself.Charlotte fixed her with a piercing stare, her eyes sharp as blades, as if she could bore a hole straight through her. “You should be thanking your lucky stars I was there today. If I hadn’t stepped in, and Jenny had been killed by that man, you would’
After a couple of laps around the field, Charlotte and Sean slowed to a stop.Mia, Ian, and Lena were nowhere to be seen. They were probably still off riding.Only Vivian was left at the paddock.As they approached, Vivian walked up with a sweet smile. “Wow, Charlotte, you looked so cool out there







