LOGINThird person’s POV.“Lily, darling… you’re here,” Moria said, opening her arms from a hug the moment she set her eyes on Lily.Lily slowly slipped into her arms, smiling softly, disgust snaked down her skin.“Aunt Mori,” Lily returned the greeting. Lucia stood at the edge of the door, snorting loudly, hands folded into a fist at the side. “Sneaky… bitch,” Lucia muttered out loudly.Moria turned to her, eyes sharp. “Language, Lucia.”“You don’t have to worry about her auntie, she’s just a kid. It’s fine if she doesn’t like me,” Lily said softly, faking a smile. Moria sank into the coach, reaching for Lily’s palms.“Don’t mind her manners, dear. Kids these days are so stubborn and rude to their elders.”The air in the living room was cold, the air conditioning filled the whole space. Lily kept smiling, trying not to show the anger boiling in her blood.“He must be very busy these days,” she said, breaking the silence in the room.“He’s really been trying to put the company in order.
Third person’s POV.“Gwen hasn’t been out lately, but there’s something weird about her behavior these days, as if she is being haunted by someone or something. She has little or no sleep…” a voice came through the cam in Joey’s ear.Joey sat on his hospital bed, files tossed on his thighs, eyes on his tablet. “Have you tried to know why she’s acting that way?” Joey asked, voice low.There was a little silence over the phone, only the sound of the heart monitor beeped slowly, the room felt cold, the sound of horns rowed through the window below the city.The man cleared his throat, then continued. “I overheard her talking about capturing and killing someone last night. I didn’t want to get caught. My stay was a brief one.”Joey’s heart paused for a bit then something unexpected happened, he froze.The door handle twisted without warning, everything in the room stiffened, his breath, his vision, his body… his heart almost jumped from his body.Without hesitation, Joey quickly laid on
“You think you can run from me, Aria. Mmm. Now I get to show you who owns you,” Andrea muttered under his breath, a smirk tugged at the side of his lips.He hadn’t stopped smiling since the signing of the project he assumed would bring millions of dollars into his company.Unlike him. He would sneak around in public places, hiding his face under his coat. But now, he seems proud.Even the media didn’t cease to announce his improvement and come back after so many failures. Aria was the first person on his list of revenge.Maybe he thinks he has it all, Ethan has no power over him, not anymore. He strengthened his coat, adjusting his cuff links, as he stood in front of Aria’s company, waiting.He wore an expensive black suit, and a fake confidence to match it up.It had rained so heavily, making the weather a cold one.The guards at the door still didn’t let him inside. Aria had instructed them to keep him outside, no matter what his identity was.Andrea angrily folded his hands by h
Third person’s POV.“Did you find anything?” Gwen’s voice was tense.“Nothing out of the blue ma’am,” a man in a navy suit said.Gwen sat alone on the patio outside the garage, eyes searching, her chest tight tight with unease.She hadn’t sat still since the conversation with Lily. “What if my real father is out there somewhere longing for me?” The words flashed sharply in her mind.Gwen pressed a hand on the chair's handle, knuckles almost turning white. “Did I miss something? He shouldn’t be kept alive. He shouldn’t have survived.” She muttered to herself silently.“What if he survived? What if he came back to haunt me… No… no…” Gwen placed her hands on her head, pressing them tightly. A muscular man stood behind her, waiting for orders… her loyal servant.The evening breeze bit her skin, sending a chill down her spine.Gwen waved her hand, the man stepped forward.“I want him dead… I don’t care what you do to make that happen. Just make sure he doesn’t exist anymore.”The man no
Third person’s POV.“Good evening, everyone,” A man in black suit greeted as he walked into the room where Rowan and Andrea were already seated, waiting for his arrival.“Good evening, Mr. Roffos,” Andrea and Rowan responded, extending their hands for a shake.The air in the room shifted the moment a powerful man entered it.They all sat down after the pleasantries, Andrea’s eyes sharpened through the room.Andrea had arrived earlier, this was a business deal he didn’t want to joke with. Especially now that his company was on the brink of collapse. He had fought so hard to gain this attention and opportunity, he had to humble himself no matter how difficult it would be.Andrea reached for a bottle of whiskey and poured into his cup.“I want to say a big thank you for making time to be here today, it really means a lot to me,” he said, downing the liquor into his throat.Andrea pulled out some files from his bag and distributed them without wasting any time. “I’d like you to go throu
Aria’s POV.The morning sunlight shone through the windows, painting the living room in gold as birds chirped melodiously outside.Aria stretched on the couch where she slept off thinking about Ethan as the alarm rang loudly, almost shaking the building.“Can you quit ringing already…?” Aria yawned, rubbing her hands against her eyes.“Good morning, Ma’am,” a maid greeted and went on to her daily duties.Aria gently pushed herself toward the edge of the chair for balance.“How did I end up here… God, my neck…” she murmured, trying to reach for her phone.“Luca? Laura?” She called out, voice cracked.“Ma’am, they left for school?” The butler announced.Aria’s gaze pinned on her, searching aimlessly. “How long did I sleep? Why didn’t you wake me up, I didn’t get to give them a goodbye kiss,” Aria said, frowning slightly.The butler smiled softly. “Young master asked not to disturb your sleep…” she replied.Aria’s mouth opened to say something when a soft knock came at the door.It wasn’
Ethan’s POV.Ethan stood at the doorway, his gaze steady, and unreadable.He hadn’t moved yet the entire room seem to fall silent under the weight of his presence.He had followed Aria and watched from a distance, not wanting to let her see.Aria had asked him to stay back, he didn’t, he couldn’t.
Aria’s POV.“Twinkle, twinkle, little star…” Laura’s hands vibrants while she tries to hold the mic.Luca stands beside her, slipping his warm hand into hers.All eyes were on them as people whispered.“Luca, where’s your mother? You were proud minutes ago.” Adrian, one of his classmates, teased.M
Ethan’s POV.Ethan didn’t get his eyes off her throughout the signing process.Aria managed to steady herself, as heat flushed her cheeks.The contract sat in front of her untouched, she stared at his signature that was already signed on it.“Shall we?” Ethan said, handing the pen to her.Aria kept
Aria’s POV.Aria walked into the mansion, tired. The words of her stepmother kept ringing in her ears like a gong.“Those little precious bastards of yours…”She clutched her bag tightly, heart banging. “She wouldn’t dare,” Aria whispered to herself, as she walked through the yard.The house was t







