LOGINCassie didn’t say a word.She didn’t rush to correct anyone, didn’t step forward to explain, didn’t even bother to defend herself. Instead, she simply turned her gaze toward Franklin, calm and composed, like she already knew he would handle it exactly the way he wanted to.And just like that, Franklin broke into a slow, satisfied smile, the kind that carried both pride and quiet triumph.“Ever wondered why I refused to give you the retailer’s contact?” he asked casually, his tone almost playful, like he was about to tell a story everyone else should’ve figured out a long time ago.He didn’t even wait for an answer.“Because there was no retailer,” he continued, his voice sharpening just enough to land properly. “Cassie isn’t just involved, she’s the mind behind everything. The perfumes, the jewelry, the health restaurant, and CasRoe Wellness Center too.”The words dropped like a bomb.“I knew it!” Asher burst out, his voice loud enough to cut through the tension as Sienna stood there,
Sienna had always told herself she could take anything thrown at her, that nothing could outweigh the humiliation she had suffered tonight, but the moment her eyes landed on Violet standing there like she had walked straight out of some untouched, glowing dream, wearing that soft, effortless smile that made everything around her feel dim in comparison, something inside Sienna cracked so violently it almost felt audible.It wasn’t just jealousy, nor something simple she could brush off with bitterness or excuses. It was deeper, uglier, rooted in years of quiet resentment that had been building without her even realizing just how massive it had become.All her life, Sienna had questioned it over and over again, replaying the same unfair script in her head like it owed her an explanation. Why did Violet get everything that should have been hers? Why did the world seem to bend for her so easily, as if it recognized her as something rare, something worth protecting?Violet had beauty that
Sienna kept nodding like a child who had been caught red-handed and knew there was no escape left.The pressure closing in around her was suffocating, and she could feel it from every direction. One more lie right now might completely ruin whatever was left of her life, and for the first time, she understood that she had run out of room to manipulate her way out of anything.“She’s right,” Sienna said finally, her voice weak, almost breaking under the weight of everything. “Actually… they’re all right,” she added, her lips trembling as she forced the truth out. “I never wanted to marry you. I was scared of what you might do to me if I refused, so I faked the sickle cell results… and I set Cassie up.”For a brief moment, relief washed over Cassie like a quiet wave. After everything, after all the lies and schemes, Sienna was finally telling the truth without being dragged through every piece of evidenc
Pearl was the first to break the silence, her voice shaky but steady enough to carry across the room. “Mr. Jones, you need to understand something first. I wasn’t involved in any of it. I’m only going to repeat exactly what Sienna told me to do.”“You’re not saying anything,” Sienna snapped from where she stood, her voice sharp with panic, but the moment Frederick shot her a hard look, the words died in her throat and she clamped her mouth shut.“Go on,” Frederick said, his tone firm, leaving no room for interruptions.Pearl inhaled slowly, like she was gathering courage piece by piece, then began. “She told me to call Cassie and tell her about your affair,” she said, and the moment those words landed, something clicked inside Cassie’s head.Cassie’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Pearl. “So you’re the so-called whistleblower?”Pearl dropped her gaze, sh
Alex might have been able to feel some pity for Sienna once upon a time, but every trace of that disappeared the moment he found out she had sent thugs after him because if Franklin had not been one step ahead and arranged protection for him, Alex knew there was a very real chance that he and his entire family would already be dead.Maybe he could have forced himself to move on if she had only wanted to hurt him.Maybe he could have found some excuse to justify her actions if she had only wanted revenge against him alone.But the hitman had admitted that the order was not only to kill him, because Sienna wanted his entire family wiped out too, and that truth hurt far more than any knife ever could.“Alex, somebody set me up,” Sienna said quickly as tears rushed into her eyes again. “I would never hurt you because you know I have always loved you.”She changed tactics so quickly that it was almost frightening to watch because
Sienna could not believe she did not see it coming. For someone who had always been on top of her game, this came as a surprise she did not welcome and the only way, was to resolve to her last card.“Cassie, why do you hate me so much?” Sienna asked, her voice trembling as tears gathered in her eyes. “If this is because of Fred, then you can have him back.”She sounded pitiful, broken, helpless. It was the only card she had left to play after digging herself into such a deep hole.Cassie only frowned at her.“To take back your leftovers when I already have a full-course meal standing right in front of me?” Cassie asked as she glanced at Franklin. “You must be out of your damn mind if you think I want your husband.”The room grew even quieter.Sienna’s face twisted with humiliation. “Then do not ruin me, Cassie,” she pleaded, looking completely pitiful. “Please just let m
The Incomparable Diamond necklace was legendary in its own right, home to the world’s largest internally flawless diamond, a staggering 407 carats, set in warm rose gold and framed by smaller stones meant to amplify its brilliance. It was the kind of piece that stopped conversations mid-sen
Franklin’s fork slipped from his fingers and hit the plate with a soft clink.The sound felt louder than it should’ve been, sharp enough to slice through the room.Cassie froze instantly, her hand still pressed against Tristan’s. She didn’t pull away. Instead
Sleep vanished from Cassie’s eyes the instant Nathaniel’s voice sharpened through the phone.The warmth she usually associated with him was gone, replaced by something tighter, possessive, unsettled, and unmistakably edged with anger.“It’s not what you think
Did he just call her… dear?Cassie barely had time to process the word before a faint knock sounded at the door, pulling her attention away from the thought spiraling in her mind. “Celeste is here.”Franklin said calmly. “We’ll talk later.”







