MasukSeraphina’s POV“That bitch! I'm sure she's packing everything that's hers in the Sinclair mansion by now,” I mumbled as I looked at my father's unconscious body lying on the hospital bed.I was more concerned about how Chairman Sinclair would react if he found out about Scarlett's extramarital affair. I wouldn't be shocked if he was throwing a fit at the moment. Would he simply divorce her, or would he make sure she never set foot in the country again?I was too excited to find out what the headlines would be tomorrow. Even though my father was lying in a hospital bed after being beaten into a coma by the chairman, I couldn't help but smile.Everything was turning out too perfectly.And as for my stepfather, I didn't feel an ounce of pity for him because I believed this was his duty to us. If getting beaten like this once in a while could help us maintain our social status, then so be it.This was the price he had to pay to keep this family together.“Seraphina,” my mother called fro
Scarlett’s POVHow should I react to this?I thought I was going to freak out, but I was strangely calm, as if it were an everyday occurrence to discover that someone's stepson was in love with me. I mean, I had never seen Xavier in that light, and that had been my perfect little secret.He was a man in his thirties, blessed with charm and charisma, compared to his playboy father, a middle-aged man in his fifties. But that still didn't erase the line between us.Even though we had crossed that line a long time ago, I had always thought it would be just a fling, something that would die a natural death after we both got what we wanted from it. But this...If Xavier was in love with me, wouldn't that mean this affair we had going on might actually become something serious?The thought sent my mind spiraling in a hundred different directions, and I became so lost in my thoughts that I forgot about my surroundings until his soft voice pulled me out of my trance.“Breathe, Scarlett,” he wh
Scarlett's POVThe tension in the penthouse grew thicker as I waited for Xavier to say something, and I noticed he was contemplating whether he should tell me or not. I actually wanted to tell him that he didn't have to, but I held my tongue.I wouldn't let him be disappointed."Xavier, are—""I know. I'm going to talk," he interrupted, and I nodded. "But I want you to promise me one thing," he said as he squeezed my hands lightly."What's that?""You are not going to hate me, no matter what. Promise me that," he said flatly."Hate you? You know that's not happening. We're partners, Xavier," I mumbled."I know, but that doesn't count, Mama, so promise me," he repeated."Okay, I promise you, Xavier Sinclair. I'm never going to hate you..." I trailed off as I smiled at him. "So tell me already.""I... am not a boss at a publishing company," he said, and I gasped, trying my best to act shocked."What? Then your company...""Yes, that's a camouflage," he explained."Oh, okay. So what do y
Scarlett's POVI never knew I could be a rabid dog, but after the way I threatened my father at the station, I realized I wasn't the timid Scarlett anymore. And that change...It was all thanks to Xavier.I didn't even know I had become so tough, but being with him had shaken me up. Even though I didn't want to admit it, I had found myself doing everything to please him, which was why I couldn't bring myself to stand Leon's touch.It was as if whatever feelings I had for him had died a natural death while I was busy hating Romano for ruining my life. Then somehow, Xavier came along, giving me a reason to keep living. I hadn't even realized how exhausted I was until he appeared in my life."He's definitely my happy pill," I mumbled as I watched Xavier stroll out of the station, looking effortlessly handsome despite how pale he was.I didn't know how it happened, but I suddenly found myself wrapped in his embrace, our lips locked together. The kiss was fierce and overflowing with emotio
Romano's POV I took slow, heavy steps towards Kaden, watching him cower in fear as he looked at me, his lips quivering while he debated whether he should beg for his life or not. “Chairman Sinclair... can we... let's...” Kaden stuttered as I got closer to him, but I didn't falter in my steps. I dragged my golf club along with me, the metallic sound scraping against the floor. “Do you know the people I hate the most?” I asked, bending down to look at Kaden, who had crouched on his knees on the bed. “Erm... betrayal?” he asked, but I shook my head. “Wrong,” I breathed, tapping the golf club against his head, making him wince. “I hate incompetent people the most, and that's exactly what you are.” “Incompetent!” I repeated, and this time, I couldn't hide my anger. “Chairman, I know I have wronged you, but I had no choice,” he rasped, clasping his hands together. “Forgive me!” “You had no choice? What do you mean by that? Did someone threaten you with death?” I mocked, but he was t
Romano’s POV“Aahh! Aahh!”My laughter rang out as I sat in the chair in my office, my eyes blurry with tears as I remembered how well Kaden had played his role. I had thought he was going to come up with some lousy plan and cause me to lose face, but who could have guessed the man was a genius?He had turned Xavier into a criminal, that was even better than I had imagined.I hadn't actually wanted to murder my own son, but the version Kaden came up with was brilliant. I could still keep my conscience clear as his father. Going to jail was the best revenge I could have on him for laying hands on what belonged to me.It was perfect.“How I wish I had been there to see his face when he got arrested,” I mumbled.My eyes lit up as I remembered how pale Scarlett had looked when her father pointed to Xavier as the culprit.She had looked like she was about to lose her mind, and even when I volunteered to take her home, she gave me a flimsy excuse and declined the offer. I knew she had run t







