LOGINShe confessed her love… and was shattered in return. When Alessa poured her heart out to Michael, she never expected the cruel humiliation that followed or the tragedy that would strike just moments later. One devastating car crash. One beloved father lost. And one life changed forever. Left with nothing but debt and sorrow, Alessa claws her way back from the edge. But fate has other plans. Years later, she's forced into a contract marriage when her mother's kidney starts to fail… with the very man who broke her heart, the very man she hated with every fiber of her being. Cold, distant, and still haunted by another woman, Michael still wants nothing to do with her. But when secrets unravel and it’s revealed that Michael’s lost love, Natasha, and Alessa are twin sisters separated at birth… a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge begins to unfold. As Michael and Alessa fall deeply in love, Alessa fights for her place, Natasha's heart formed with a vengeance. Poison. Blackmail. Kidnapping. Nothing is off-limits in this deadly sister rivalry. Will Alessa and Michael's love stay strong? Will the truth tear them apart forever? Or will a final act of violence be what brings justice at last?
View MoreALESSA'S POVThe car rolled to a gentle stop, and the bodyguards opened the doors with practiced precision. I stepped out gracefully, taking a moment to inhale the crisp air, the mansion sprawling behind me like a fortress of calm and luxury.I immediately said my thank you to Ethan and the remaining three bodyguards for their consistent efforts in looking after me everytime Michael gave them that role.Everywhere seemed empty because the staffs including Disha had already gone to the market to stock the house and prepare for the evening. Though the quiet was a welcome relief. The living room awaited me, empty, serene. I moved through it, shedding my workday composure like a coat, heading to I and Micheal’s bedroom to freshen up.The shower was warm, the water a gentle wash over the day’s tension, I let the water rain down my hair for a bit longer before changing into some light, comfortable clothing, soft linen, pastel tones, loose and airy. The house was silent, mummy and daddy w
ALESSA'S POV After Sebastian left the room, I stepped back, letting Frank handle the rest of the process for the remaining candidates. “As for the other two positions,” I said, gesturing toward Frank, “I trust you to assign them appropriately.”Frank nodded, clearly aware that my attention was focused entirely on Sebastian, I guess he thought it was because Sebastian was so outstanding. “Absolutely,” he said. “Candidate number two, Emily Ross will be the Junior Production Manager, overseeing day-to-day production of snacks and cakes. Candidate number seven, Jessica Liu will join as Customer Experience Coordinator, managing catering orders and client interactions. I would dismiss the rest of the candidates.”Both ladies looked delighted as Frank congratulated them, discussing their roles, responsibilities and resumption. I offered them polite nods and smiles of acknowledgment, I also welcomed them to the team personally keeping my composure.Sebastian remained standing by the desk,
ALESSA'S POV I waited patiently still, hitting my nails on the table and nodding and smiling to whatever Frank was saying. Whereas my mind was so far away.Finally, the clock struck twelve.“Shall we begin?” Frank asked, standing and straightening his tie. He motioned toward the conference area outside his office, where the interviews would take place.I followed, quietly observing as the first candidates were called in. There were mid-level applicants, and a few with managerial aspirations. Seven interviews in total to attend to. Sebastian, of course, had not yet arrived.I watched as Frank asked his question, noting how each candidate responded. I leaned back in my chair subtly, assessing not only their answers but his technique, how he listened, how he probed, how he subtly guided conversations to uncover competence and character. By the fourth candidate, I had to admit to myself: this man knew how to interview, this man was living up to his name as an HR. There was skill in ever
ALESSA'S POV I stayed still with my hands folded on my chest thinking of how to approach Caleb without suspicion, I watched as Caleb lingered, organizing his documents with deliberate care, clearly unsure whether to leave or stay. I watched him for a moment before speaking.“Mr. Morris,” I said gently.He looked up immediately. “Yes, Mrs. Astor?”I stood, smoothing my skirt, the same gesture I have indirectly made since I got to the office, I offered him a courteous smile, warm and calm enough.“I didn’t want to take up time during the meeting,” I began, my tone easy, conversational hoping I sounded convincing. “But I wanted to ask, are there any new applications coming in lately? Or perhaps a new employee, you haven't introduced me to yet?”He blinked, slightly surprised. “We haven't hired anyone new in months but for new applications?”“Yes,” I said with a small nod. “I’ve been thinking about being a bit more involved with hiring again. Even if only briefly. I feel it’s important t
ALESSA'S POV The city lights faded behind us as Michael steered the car through the long stretch of road leading out of Dunlop District. It had been almost forty minutes since we dropped Natasha off, yet my mind was still trapped in that moment, the cold blade glinting near her throat, her trembl
NATASHA’S POVAbout thirty minutes later, I was still sitting in the same chair, staring blankly at the glass when an officer came in and told me it was time to leave. His voice sounded distant, like it was echoing from a faraway place.When I tried to stand, dizziness hit me from both sides. The o
MICHAEL'S POVThe car rolled to a smooth stop before the Astor Mansion, its golden lights spilling across the marble steps like rivers of molten honey. The night air was cool and still, touched by the faint hum of crickets and the whisper of leaves dancing along the driveway.I stepped out first. T
MICHAEL'S POVThe kiss lingered in my veins long after our lips parted. At first, there was nothing, no pastor's voice, no applause, not even the swell of music. Only her. My wife.The word alone rattled through me, making my chest tighten. Wife. Mine.Then sound returned all at once, crashing like












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