Lillian's POVThe next morning, I woke up earlier than usual and decided to help Martha prepare breakfast.Martha let out a sigh when she saw me entering the kitchen."I'll help you with breakfast," I said, a wide smile adorning my face.Rolling her eyes, she handed me a bowl of eggs, and I began beating them.Leaning against the corner, I observed Martha as she cooked pancakes on the pan."Martha, would you like to come with me to London?" I asked. She furrowed her eyebrows upon hearing my question."For a vacation?" she asked. I shook my head, smiling."I got accepted into the University of the Arts London," I revealed. A huge smile appeared on Martha's lips, and she pulled me into a tight hug. I held onto the bowl tightly, preventing it from slipping from my hands."Sorry," she said, her smile brightening her face.Martha knew how much I longed to attend that school, but my dad never allowed it. He wanted to keep me by his side but keeping his name clean is important so sending me

Marcus's POVThroughout the dinner, I clenched my fist tightly, my gaze fixated on Lillian, intentionally avoiding Alexander's face. I knew that if I looked at him, I might lose control."I have to go. Thank you for the dinner, Gabriel," Alexander announced, breaking the tension in the room. I turned my head towards him, our eyes meeting. There was a mocking look in his eyes that infuriated me.Then, he turned his attention to Lillian. "My offer is always available, Lillian, in case you change your mind," he said, flashing a smile. My insides boiled as I saw Lillian smile back at him.He then shifted his gaze to my mother, Victoria, who was looking at him with a smile on her face. "Good luck with your upcoming wedding. I hope nothing goes wrong," he said, glancing at me before returning his focus to Gabriel. "Right, Gabriel?" he asked, a sly smile playing on his lips."Alexander," Gabriel uttered his name with a warning tone. Alexander laughed and looked back at my mother, whose s

Marcus's POVFrustration consumed me when the trial was rescheduled. I couldn't simply walk away and not attend; life was at stake here. Despite wanting to send Lillian to the airport, I couldn't neglect my job.After what felt like hours, the trial was finally done, and without bidding goodbye to anyone, I rushed to my car and drove towards the White House, but by the time I arrived, Lillian was no longer there."They already left, Marcus," Alexander informed me as I stepped inside the house.They were settled in the living room discussing something, but instead of joining them, I headed out and drove straight to the airport. I immediately booked a flight to London, though I had to wait for an hour.While waiting, I planned to call Lillian, but today had been so messed up that I forgot my phone at the court. Going back to get it might make me miss my flight, so I decided to wait at the airport, which felt like an eternity.An hour passed, and when they called passengers, I boarded th

Marcus's POVI felt at ease now that we were finally okay.Earlier, fear filled me when I heard Lillian crying in the bathroom, refusing to talk to me. I was terrified that she might end our relationship, but now that things were resolved, I could finally breathe."How long do you plan to stay here, Marcus?" Martha asked during breakfast.I glanced at Lillian, and she seemed curious about my response. I turned my attention back to Martha."I have to leave tomorrow morning. I still have work left in Washington," I explained.Martha nodded and then looked at Lillian, who tried to hide her sadness behind a smile."Does Gabriel know that you are here?" Martha asked, so I turned my attention to her again."I don't know. I rushed to the airport when I heard that you had already left. I didn't get a chance to tell anyone that I was flying to London," I replied.Martha nodded and resumed eating, so I looked at Lillian once more.She was quiet and avoided looking at me. Under the table, I he

Marcus's POVI focused my gaze on the computer screen, studying the document containing the statement my client had given me."You're pulling all-nighters again?" Alice said, stepping into my office.I turned to look at her and nodded silently.I thought she would leave, but instead, she sat down in the chair across from my desk, where clients usually sit."Do you need anything?" I asked.Alice stared at my face for a while before sighing heavily."Have you looked at yourself in the mirror?" she asked, her eyes fixed on me."What do you mean?" I asked, confused by her question."You look like a mess, Marcus. Have you seen the dark circles around your eyes, and you've lost so much weight in just a few days from staying up all night and skipping meals," she said.Taking a deep breath, I set the documents aside and focused entirely on Alice."I have to win this case. I need to find evidence-" Alice let out a sarcastic laugh, interrupting what I am about to say."And you still have a mont