ANMELDENAlice's POV
My father was still standing over me, his face twisted with anger and disgust when someone walked in.
"Sir?" One of the house maids appeared in the kitchen doorway, looking nervous. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but there's a visitor at the door."
"Not now," my father snapped. "Can't you see I'm busy?"
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Alice's POVI was so excited I could barely sleep the night before. I finally got a job at David’s company.I got up early, put on a simple gray dress with a white collar and arrived at the office building with my heart pounding. I took the elevator to the design department on the fifth floor.The office was big and bright, with huge windows that let in lots of sunlight. Desks were arranged in neat rows, and people were already working, typing on computers and looking at fabric samples.A woman at the front desk checked her computer and pointed to a small desk in the corner. "That's yours," she said. "Desk 47."I walked over to it, trying not to feel disappointed.It was small
Alice's POVLucy gave me a quick glance and looked away as if I was nothing. I clenched my fist, trying not to look embarrassed. I stood against the wall, watching as everyone crowded around Lucy."Miss Lucy, your outfit is stunning!""Miss Lucy, let us show you to the design department!""Miss Lucy, would you like some coffee? Tea?"They surrounded her like she was a celebrity, all smiling and bowing and trying to impress her. While I was completely invisible to them.Lucy glanced at me again with a smug smile on her face. Like she'd won some kind of competition I didn't even know we were having. She walked toward the elevators, everyone following behind her like baby ducks followi
Alice's POVI stood in front of the tall glass building, looking up at the shiny letters that spelled the company’s name. My heart was beating so fast I could hear it in my ears. I took a deep breath and started walking toward the entrance when suddenly a loud engine sound made me jump and spin around.A bright red sports car came to a stop right in front of the building. The door opened upward like a wing, and out stepped a pair of long legs in high heels.My mouth parted in awe as I saw a beautiful woman with long black hair styled in curls and a tight designer dress that showed off her figure stepped out of the car. She looked like someone who walked straight out of a magazine.The woman tossed her car keys to the valet without even looking at him. "Take care of i
Alice's POVMy heart jumped with excitement. "Really?""Yes," David said simply.I clasped my hands together, trying not to smile too widely. "Thank you! I promise I'll be the best wife I can be for you in public. I'll learn everything I need to know. But I also really want to work."I took a breath, trying to explain. “You’ve done a lot for me. I want to repay you by helping you with your work as well, if that’s fine with you.”David stared at me. His dark eyes looked into mine so intensely that I felt my face grow hot. I looked away, embarrassed by his stare.Then he nodded. "Fine. I'll take you to the office tomorrow. You can start working as a designer. B
Alice's POVI smiled back at her. “I’m Alice.”She nodded. “Master told me about you. Would you like to see your new home?" she asked."My new home?" I repeated, and blinked rapidly in confusion."Yes! Mr. Kastner said this is your place now. Come, let me show you around."After finishing the soup, Mary helped me out of bed. My body ached all over, but I could walk.She led me out of the bedroom and down a long hallway. My mouth nearly fell open as I took in the huge place. Even the Fairborn mansion couldn’t compare to how beautiful this villa was.Everything looked expensive and clean.
Alice's POVI raised my hand to grab Lily’s foot. But Françoise stepped on it and I cried in pain. I was sure it was sprained.But Lily didn't stop. She grabbed my hair and dragged me across the room. She slammed my head against the wall.I saw stars in my vision.“You should have known by now. Nothing in this house belongs to you anymore. Not your dresses, your jewels. Not even your father! Understood?!” she yelled at me.My head was spinning and I could barely make sense of my surroundings. I tried my best to stay awake. I had to take what belonged to me and leave.Just then,the doorbell rang and everyone froze.
Alice's POV"What's going on?" Lily asked again, her voice demanding. "Answer me! What are you two doing?"Adam immediately pushed away from me. He stepped back, his hands raised like he was innocent, his face the perfect picture of shock and hurt. "Lily, thank God you're here," he said, his voice
Alice's POVHis lips touched my neck and I shoved him hard, breaking free from his grip, and spun around to face him."Don't touch me!" I said, my voice shaking with anger and fear. "I'm married!"The words slipped out before I could stop them.Adam's eyebrows shot up. "Married? To that old man alr
Alice's POVWhen I walked through the front door of my house, I heard voices in the living room. I peeked around the corner and saw them on the sofa.Lily sat close to Adam, her hand resting on her round belly while Adam had his arm around her shoulders, whispering something in her ear that made he
Alice's POVThe next morning, David's car picked me up from the hotel. It was the same sleek black car where I hid from Serena. The embarrassing reminder made me flush as I settled on the soft leather seat. David sat beside me, looking at his phone, not saying anything.I kept my hands folded in m







