MasukOn our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
“Fine, that night I left. I went to Kylie's apartment; I already told you.”I started laughing at her and shaking my head. “You are lying.”"No, I'm not. Kylie left her keys to the apartment.”“She had her keys with her, Willow, and the tracking on your car showed you were at a hotel that night, not
I sighed in defeat, knowing that I didn’t have any choice. I saw Nora grinning at me.“Fine.”“Yay! I’m going to get ready.” Nora said, jumping on her feet.“Great!” I groaned, putting my head in my hands.What did I agree to?“Come on, April, you promised me,” Nora reminded me as we stopped in fron
Adrian…I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I noticed that Willow wasn’t asleep next to me. I was just about to go and check in the kitchen and the living room when I remembered she left last night after we had a fight. I didn’t know where she was, as she had her phone switched off. I went
April…Once I got back to my office, Mr. Black called me to his office. I knocked and went in at his invitation. “You called, sir,” I said as I entered his office.“Yes, did Maggie give you the rules and did she explain to you what all your duties are here?” He asks as he stands up, walks around his







