HAYLEY’S POV“I’m going to kill you,” She shouted before charging towards me, at that moment I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t want to hit her but she kept getting on my nerves and I just couldn’t take it anymore. She could have said anything else and maybe I wouldn’t have retaliated, but her mentioning how Christian fucks her just threw me off.“You can try,” I spat, she grabbed me by the neck but I had the upper hand and grabbed her hair, I pulled her head and threw her to the ground. The last time I had a petty fight was at a frat party in college, and of course, I always win.She grabbed my legs, tugging at me as she struggled to stand on her feet. All eyes were on us at this point, it was getting embarrassing and I wanted to stop but I couldn’t lose the fight, especially not to her.“Hey! Cut it out, what the fuck is happening over here” Sean yelled as he rushed out of wherever he was since I had been looking for him.“Stop it, you’re ruining my event!” He gritted as he mana

“I can’t believe you would lie, even to me. so everything going on between you two was a lie? All the romance, the sex, showing up on the media, everything was a lie?”My tongue came out to wet my lips, I couldn’t find the right words to say to her. I had everyone perfectly fooled, and my plan was going on so well.“Well? Say something…” she urged, and I remained silent.Her eyes then darted to the contract that was on the table, and she reached for it.“So it’s true, I can’t believe this.” She threw it back on the table,“I can’t fix this, so we better get someone who can. And that’s mom.”HERMIONE’S POV“Please Grace, help me do something about this immediately. I want it taken down.” I paced around in my living room, my phone on my ear.“I can try to get this under control, but while the internet is eating this up, it’ll be quite hard to debunk it immediately. It might take a few days.” Grace replied,“A few days? I can’t wait for a few more days, Grace. This is urgent; I need your

ALEXANDER’S POV“Well! Would you look at that, such a scandalous act?” I commented sarcastically as I swiped on the tablet in my hands.Plotting my brother’s downfall was draining, but the results of my efforts were just satisfying. The way everything was crumbling before him, how I was tearing him down and painting him like a bad guy to the media just felt too easy.“Who knew that the chick wasn’t even his real wife? What other dirty acts has my brother gotten himself into now.” I dropped the tablet on the table in front of me and picked up my glass of bourbon.“I knew, everyone else just chose to be stupid.” A female voice responded and I turned.“Anyways, great work Cassidy.” I commended.She dropped her bag angrily on the table and slumped into the couch with folded arms.I studied her expression; she was simmering her rage underneath. For someone who loved compliments, she didn’t say anything to mine.“Mind if I ask you what exactly is making your blood boil?”“I’m…it’s just tha

CHRISTIAN’S POVI kept changing positions as I sat down in the car, my anger simmering beneath. I knew that most of this mess was my fault, but she was also at fault.I tried to talk to her, to tell her before it blew up in our faces. But she didn’t calm down to listen, and as usual, I’m the bad guy again.“We’re home, sir.” Terry glanced at me through the rearview mirror, I remained silent and lost in thoughts.I never wanted any of this to happen, but for some unknown reason, things only got worse. Everybody just wanted to have a piece of me; it wasn’t like I was that bad.“Mr. Montgomery,” Terry called, I snapped out of my thoughts. He had already opened the passenger’s door and was waiting for me to come down.“Drop the car keys and go home, Terry” I mumbled, my voice edged with frustration. “But sir, are you sure you wouldn’t need my help?” He asked as he followed me inside.“I don’t want to see anyone right now.” I unbuttoned my suit jacket,“Of course sir,” He dropped the car

LIAM’S POV “I had kept this place a secret for so many years, if I could buy this place I would have. But I guess you can’t buy nature, you have to enjoy it. That’s the benefit of it.” I said as we arrived at the clear and glassy secret beach I couldn’t help but notice the glow in Hayley’s eyes, how they lit up in excitement. “T-this is….Beautiful, Liam.” She kicked her Converse sneakers off her feet, I watched as she inhaled deeply the moment her feet sank into the beach sand. It seemed to her that the world with its crazy demands, standards, and chaos, just slipped away. “I used to come here as a kid when I needed an escape. I think it’s no surprise when I say that my childhood wasn’t exactly easy too.” I removed my shoes and stood beside her, she glanced at me. I was hoping I could get through to her if she could open up to me. for her to be a college dropout, then I’m sure it wasn’t something she did out of free will if not circumstance. I wanted her to see me for me, and not