Mary's pov.Throughout the night, I couldn't find any peace as I kept dreaming about Johnson still being alive. As daylight started to seep in through my window curtains, a sudden knock on my door broke me out of my restless slumber. When I answered it, Jane was standing before me with her condolences at the ready.I gave Jane a chilly welcome when she greeted me "Goodmorning"; my lack of response communicated unsaid thoughts. Despite expressing her condolences for Johnson's situation, I knew her words held little meaning since she had neglected to help him earlier on.As I approached Jane, a heavy atmosphere of tension and hostility filled the air. Specifically, I called her out for failing to promptly offer aid when she became aware of Johnson's predicament.Jane offered a genuine apology and expressed regret for not taking action earlier, however, I remained doubtful and skeptical about the sincerity of her feelings.When I confronted Jane about toying with my emotions, she dropped
Elizabeth's Pov.In the aftermath of the family dinner, Noah's attention became an elusive presence. It felt as if he'd vanished into the shadows, a silence lingering since the night Mary received distressing news about her husband.Unease settled within me, suspicion growing that Mary's visitation held more significance than anyone let on. The memory of Noah's unsettling gaze at the dinner table gnawed at my thoughts, leaving me feeling betrayed.Days turned into an echoing void, with Noah not reaching out. It seemed as though Mary's presence had eclipsed any connection between us, and I grappled with the disconcerting notion that she had somehow claimed his heart.Lana's sorrowful expression after Mary fainted added another layer to the mystery. When I questioned her, Lana shared her feeling of exclusion, revealing that Victor hadn't invited her to the dinner. A sudden appearance of a woman from his past further fueled her distress.As Lana expressed her suspicion that Victor might
Mary's pov.The memories of Jane's touch and the lingering flavor of her kiss kept playing over and over again in my thoughts. Her subtle public display, particularly how she confidently held onto my waist, brought back recollections of our intimate moments shared years ago.On the day of Johnson's funeral, my attempts to avoid the reality of his death were disrupted. Being near his lifeless body caused me great distress as I longed for a miraculous return but ultimately faced an unyielding reality. In that moment of grief, Victor made an unusual statement about wishing he had Jesus' power to resurrect Johnson. My patience reached its limit and I confronted him accusingly because when Johnson sought help from Victor before passing away, it seemed like he was siding with evil forces instead.I tried walking away to remove myself from this overwhelming situation until suddenly Victors seized my hand which halted any further escape attempt on my part.Accompanying his apology was a shocki
Victor pov.I witnessed Lana disappearing in the crowd, after emerging from the funeral venue looking angry, despite all my pleas. The weight of the bet over Mary pricked my mind, and no matter how much I tried to outrun that thought; it lies too heavy on me because one cannot forget about potential damage if things went wrong.Longing for women became increasingly difficult, especially Lana knowing of some facts about me. I was almost compelled to figure out a plan that would land me back with her, sure in the knowledge that losing my relationship also means exposing vulnerabilities which have become highly disgusting.On the one hand, there was simultaneous pursuit of Mary which required a hard choice – to leave Lana in order to open some space for possible relationship with Mary. The complications of these relationships came to my mind, the delicacies are about love and ambitions.As I think about Mary and Jane’s similar feelings towards Lana, a feeling of perplexity envelopes me a
Mary's pov.In the silence that enveloped my world, the intrusion of the bank unfolded just a fortnight after bidding farewell to my husband. It seized whatever remnants lingered, serving as a stark reminder of financial struggles and the unspoken weight of a loan I had undertaken to settle Johnson's medical bills. This was a concealed truth I opted to keep hidden from the prying eyes of the Wilsons at first.Before this incident, Jane and I had immersed ourselves in countless romantic escapades. However, an unsettling realization dawned upon me – the reciprocity in our interactions had shifted. The vibrant vibes I once shared with Jane seemed to fade, leaving a disconcerting void within me.Following the disruptive visit from the bank, Jane extended an invitation for me to reside in one of her houses in New York. However, my initial hesitation stemmed from the fear of judgment. The frequent outings with Jane had already fueled speculations of an intimate connection, a misconception I
Lana's POVIn the wake of Johnson's funeral, the bitter truth about Victor breaking up with me because of Mary slowly crystallized within my mind. The pain of betrayal fueled a relentless determination to not just recover but to take everything from Victor.When Victor, perhaps in an attempt at a guilt-ridden restitution, offered me a meager twenty percent share in our illicit enterprise upon our breakup, I accepted with a smile that concealed my true intentions. This was the beginning of my strategic dance to seize full control.With an intense passion and a meticulous strategy in mind, my goal was to make Victor rue the day he picked Mary over me. I will infiltrate the illicit industry and strategically placed myself within its decision-making systems so that I could use this leverage to sway things in my direction.My next move will require careful manipulation of all information reaching Victor. My tactics involved ingeniously shaping his attitudes towards particular decisions so
Mary's pov.Unspoken issues weighed closely on my heart as I determined to percentage my emotions with Jane. The power we as soon as shared regarded to be fading, and I longed for a deeper connection. Emphasizing the importance of connecting deeper than the name of the game relationships we had as teenagers, I endorsed Jane to breathe existence into our mystery relationshipIn my request for a secret relationship series, Jane had desires. He got down to make our connection public, a concept that scared me to reveal our love to the sector. Jane promised to alternate, and a ray of hope emanated from me.However, Jane's interpretation of exchange took an sudden turn. Disregarding my reservations, she altered her appearance, adopting a haircut related to lesbian stereotypes. The drastic shift in her dressing left me each bowled over and unsure approximately the path our relationship was now traversing.To keep a facade of normalcy and deter suspicions, I decided to restriction public pres
Victor's pov.The news of Jack's death initially felt like a joke when Jane called. However, the painful part was being roped into dealing with Jack's body alongside Noah.To me, Jane seemed to intentionally aim at damaging me and Noah's reputation in Mary's eyes. I questioned why Jane couldn't simply pay off professionals skilled in discreetly handling such situations.The revelation that Mary was the one who took Jack's life made me realize the slim chance of winning this high-stake bet. Jane's move strategically weakened our position, leaving us with only about a two percent chance of success.When Jane first mentioned that Mary would be the one to end Jack's life, I considered it impossible. Yet, witnessing it happen, both Noah and I recognized that we had lost the high-stake game from the very beginning.In my hindsight, heeding Jane's advice to end things with Lana had become a decision laced with regret. It was almost as if Jane had foreseen the cascading problems that would di