LOGINTatum Hollis was once the light of the Hollis family, but she became a discarded heiress the moment her mother passed away. Stripped of her father’s affection and her status, she built a humble life for herself, working as a PR manager for an entertainment firm while caring for her chronically ill brother. One phone call from her estranged father shatters her hard-won peace: she is to be married off to the ruthless CEO, Arden Voss. Trapped with no choice, Tatum enters a marriage of cold convenience. But when the jealousy of Arden’s girlfriend, Brianna, spirals into malice, tragedy strikes. Through a series of clouded judgments and cruel betrayals, Tatum loses everything—her brother and her unborn child—in a single, devastating day. Broken and betrayed, Tatum disappears. Two years later, she returns. She is no longer the helpless girl the Hollis discarded. She is Xanthe, a woman of immense power and iron will. As Arden realizes he has fallen for the woman he once scorned, he finds himself facing a ghost who wants nothing to do with him. He fell too late... but will he ever be able to win her back?
View MoreTatum’s POV Amelia and I had to meet up to look at different wedding dresses. Because I had no choice but to go along with the old man's plan, I tried on a few options before finally settling on a gown I actually liked. "How do you feel?" Amelia asked gently as I looked in the mirror. "I don't even know," I replied honestly. "I understand. But I mean... it was bound to happen sooner or later," she said, offering a sympathetic shrug. I nodded in agreement. "You look absolutely stunning in that dress, though," she complimented. "Thank you," I replied with a faint smile. Next, we went to check out the private venue where the small wedding would take place. We found a beautiful, secluded spot and reserved it. Before I knew it, the day of the wedding arrived. I had reluctantly decided not to tell my dad about it to honor Dayton's request for privacy. As I put on my wedding dress, the stylist finished my hair, matching my look perfectly. "You look breathtakingly beautiful,
Tatum’s POV I received a text from Grandpa announcing a mandatory family dinner. Dressing in a simple yet elegant dress, I made my way to the Voss mansion. When I arrived, everyone was already seated at the dining table. The only empty seats left were for Arden and me. "Good evening, Grandpa, Auntie, and Uncle. I’m so sorry I’m late," I apologized as I took my seat. "It’s quite alright, we just got here ourselves," Dayton replied warmly. Camila and Sean nodded in agreement. I offered them a small smile, then glanced over at Amelia. She smiled back and playfully rolled her eyes. "Let’s eat," Dayton announced, and we began our meal. Shortly after, the sound of footsteps echoed through the room. It was undoubtedly Arden. This time, I didn't lift my head to look at him the way I usually did. I chose to ignore his presence entirely. "Good evening," he said quietly, moving to his seat. "Evening," Camila and Sean replied in unison. I kept my focus entirely on the food before
Tatum's POVTwo days later, I was discharged from the hospital and went home. I was eager to get back to work, so I got dressed up and drove over to Anderson Entertainment. It seemed like some people had already heard about what happened during the filming, as I noticed whispers following me down the halls. Shortly after I walked into my office, I heard a knock on the door."Come in!" I called out.Chloe entered. "What's up?" I asked."Mr. Jack contacted me and said you'll be meeting up at Voss Corporation by 11:00 AM to review the commercial ad," she said."Oh, okay. Thank you," I replied."You're welcome," she said before walking out of my office.I sighed. Later that day, I set off for Voss Corporation."Good morning," I greeted the receptionist."Good morning, ma'am," she replied."I have an appointment with Mr. Jack," I said."Okay," she replied, gesturing to a staff member to escort me to the meeting room.POV: The Group ChatStaff 1: OMG, I just saw Tatum in the lobby.Staff 2:
Tatum's POVThe next morning, I woke up and went to the bathroom to freshen up. A few minutes later, the door creaked open. To my absolute surprise, Martin walked in."Martin?" I blinked, caught off guard."How are you holding up?" he asked, his tone gentle."I'm alright. But... what are you doing here?""Just came to check on you," he replied simply."No, I mean... weren't you supposed to fly out of the country last night?" I asked, completely bewildered."I couldn't just leave," Martin said, meeting my gaze. "You were hospitalized, and it seemed pretty serious." He stepped closer and handed me a small box."Oh. Thank you," I said, a wave of genuine gratitude washing over me. "Did you bring me here yesterday?""Nope, Arden did. And honestly, he looked incredibly worried."Arden? Worried?I tried to picture it, but the image refused to form. I wasn't Brianna. Why on earth would he lose his composure over me? Speaking of Brianna—that absolute psycho."Hey." Martin's voice snapped me ri
Tatum's POVIt was finally the weekend. I put on a black dress, applied a little makeup, and drove over to the mansion. I had no idea if Arden would show up; he was unpredictable, as always.When I arrived at the grand mansion, I walked inside and handed the maid a small bag containing Grandpa’s fa
Tatum's POV Later that evening, I was working in my office when my phone rang. Seeing it was my dad, I answered. "Hello, Tatum," his voice came through. "Hello," I replied. "How are you?" he asked. "I'm fine, thank you." "I wanted to ask—if you're free tonight, can you come along with Arden
Tatum’s POVThat crazy bastard.The moment the front door clicked shut behind him, the adrenaline draining from my system left me hollowed out and trembling. I leaned heavily against the wall, my legs barely able to support my own weight as I tried to force air back into my lungs. Tears welled up i
Arden’s POVI cleared my throat, a sharp, deliberate sound to puncture the thick tension in the room and snap them out of whatever fantasy they were spinning. They sprang apart instantly. Amelia’s face was a frantic shade of crimson, her eyes darting around like a child caught with her hand in the












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