MasukShe spread her arms, gesturing toward Sofia, who stood behind him wearing the ring on her finger. “Your pregnant wife is standing right in front of you, watching you kiss her best friend like you couldn’t wait to get your hands on her, and you’re whining about a few clothes on the floor? What the hell is wrong with you? Have you completely lost whatever little decency you had left?”“My pregnant wife?” Alejandro repeated, his voice dropping into a dangerously quiet tone. “You seem to remember that title whenever it suits you.”Gabriella went still, her anger momentarily giving way to disbelief. Then her face hardened. “Don’t you dare use my pregnancy against me, you spineless bastard.” Her voice shook, but she didn’t lower it. “You want to humiliate me? Fine. You want to parade your mistress around my home? Go ahead. But don’t stand there pretending you’re the victim because I refuse to smile while you make a fool of me.”Alejandro’s expression turned cold. “Have you finished running
ALEJANDRO FAVINO MANSION ~ NEW YORK CITYSofia rose onto her toes and pressed her lips against Alejandro’s. Gabriella froze. For a moment, she forgot how to breathe. Sofia slid her fingers into Alejandro’s hair while he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. He didn’t hesitate or try to push her away. Instead, he kissed her back as though there was nothing wrong with what they were doing.They looked so comfortable together that Gabriella felt sick. This wasn’t an awkward mistake or a kiss Sofia had stolen without his permission. Alejandro was holding her willingly, and Sofia was kissing him with the confidence of a woman who knew she had every right to be there.Gabriella’s bags slipped from her hands and crashed onto the marble floor. Her purse fell open, sending her keys scattering across the tiles, while her phone slid beneath the coffee table.She barely noticed.Her hands flew to her pregnant belly as she stared at the two people she had trusted most. One was th
OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM ~ NEW YORK CITY Ariana burst out laughing. “Oh, my God! She’s lost the plot. Someone call a doctor before she starts showing us her underwear too!”“SHUT UP!” Valentina shrieked before pointing a trembling finger at Amelia. “The board members are on my side. I’ve built relationships with them, and they know how much work I’ve done. You can’t just walk back in here after six months and expect everyone to bow down to you!”Amelia’s expression darkened. “You stole ten million dollars, and now you’re bragging about it?”“I’m giving you five hours to come back to your senses!” Valentina continued, completely ignoring her. “Five hours to reconsider your decision and renegotiate the terms. You can become assistant manager, then work your way back up to manager if you prove yourself!”For several seconds, Amelia simply stared at her.Then she screamed, “YOU WANT TO NEGOTIATE MY OWN FUCKING COMPANY WITH ME?”Valentina flinched.“I’ve just been released from prison!” Amel
“I expect you to verify it, not forget anything,” she answered firmly. “Those are two different things.”Alexander took the report from her and began reading, After studying the first page, he looked up at her. “What hospital is this from?”“St. Catherine’s Specialist Hospital,” Katherina answered. “My oncologist is Dr. Michael Reeves. His contact details are on the second page, along with the laboratory that conducted the tests.”Alexander turned to the next page and studied the information. “When were you diagnosed?”“Three weeks ago.” Katherina swallowed, her fingers twisting together in her lap. “I went for tests after experiencing persistent pain and losing weight. At first, I thought it was stress, but the results came back, and the doctor told me I needed further investigations. The final diagnosis confirmed it.”Damien gave a disbelieving laugh. “Three weeks, and you’re only telling us now? You’ve had enough time to prepare this little performance, haven’t you?”“Damien, pleas
Katherina raised an eyebrow. “Are you going to threaten me with another wedding invitation?”Damien burst out laughing.Katherina continued as though she hadn’t heard him. “Or shoukd I also talk about how you cheated on your secretary, and that relationship fell apart almost as quickly as it began. Honestly, Daniel, I don’t know whether to laugh at your love life or feel sorry for the women involved.”“Leave her out of this!” Daniel barked.“Why? Are we pretending she never existed?” Katherina leaned closer, her eyes gleaming with mischief. “What is your obsession with secretaries, Daniel? Is it the office atmosphere, the little skirts, or the fact that they answer your calls and bring you coffee? Perhaps you have a kink for secretaries. At this point, I’m beginning to think you can’t function around a woman unless she’s on your payroll.”Damien doubled over with laughter, clutching his stomach. “I’m sorry, Daniel!” he managed between laughs. “I know you’re going through a difficult t
“Careful,” Alejandro warned. “You’re the one making this difficult.”Gabriela glared at him but finally held still. The female officer fastened the ankle monitor around her leg, checked that it was secure, and stood.“Mrs. Guerre, I need you to understand the conditions of your release. You must remain at your approved residence unless you receive permission to leave. You are not allowed to leave the state, and you must follow all instructions regarding the monitor. The device will track your location at all times, and any attempt to remove or tamper with it will be reported to the authorities.”Gabriela barely listened. Her attention remained fixed on Alejandro, who had already taken out his phone and was checking the screen as though he had more important things to do. “Do you understand the conditions, ma’am?” the officer asked.“Yes, yes, I understand!” Gabriela snapped impatiently. “Can we be done with this already?”“Very well. Please remember that you are responsible for keeping
Alexander swallowed hard, trying to hold his ground. “This isn’t fair—”Vivian’s eyes glistened as she stepped closer, her voice low and shaky but filled with desire.“Fair?” she whispered. “I’ve been patient, Alex. I’ve stayed quiet while you buried yourself in guilt over her. It’s been three day
MANHATTAN FAMILY COURT ~The courtroom was quiet, except for the soft hum of the air conditioner.Katherina sat at the long wooden table, her hands trembling as she stared at the papers in front of her. Jessica sat beside her, pretending to dab her tears with a tissue. Across the room, little Mira
“Two days ago. Daniel and I were talking about the party, and we realized—why wait? We love each other. We have a son together. We want to be a family. So we’re doing it now.” Ariana twisted her hands together. “Are you mad?”“Mad? Are you kidding?” Amelia rushed forward and hugged her best friend
DANIEL’S PENTHOUSE – MORNINGDaniel paced the living room, holding a half-filled glass of Martell. His voice was sharp, bitter.“Lucas, do you know what that woman did? That so-called mother of my kids?”Lucas looked up from the couch, raising an eyebrow. “You mean Katherina your baby mama? What ha







