MAE"I understand the situation, but this is delicate. We can't just... Yes, I know the stakes," he continues, his voice now a mix of frustration and worry.The mention of informing me about something catches my full attention. My heart starts pounding harder, and questions swirling in my mind. What is it that he feels the need to tell me, and who is on the other end of that call pushing for a different approach?He sighs, "Fine, just make sure everything is set for when we get there. Mae shouldn't have to worry about anything else right now," he adds, his tone softening slightly, hinting at a concern for my well-being that feels both comforting and alarming.As he wraps up the call, "We'll discuss this later."I quickly step back, making a bit of noise to seem like I just arrived. I don't want him to know I've been eavesdropping, afraid it might upset him since the call sounded personal, but my heart is racing, filled with both dread and an aching need to know what's being hidden fro

SIN"I can't believe you followed her to the hospital," Ethan chuckles, his voice laced with disbelief as I step into his office and sit down opposite him. I wouldn't be here if he had just kept his mouth shut and allowed me to handle the situation my way."So are you guys like an item now?" He asks, leaning back on his chair with a playful smirk on his face. "Or is this like a plot to revenge for what she did to you?" He adds."You said over the phone that you found out something," I say leaning back on my seat and avoiding his questions. My relationship with Mae isn't something I am ready to share with him, even though I can sense he knows what is going on. "Avoiding questions now huh? Well, first you left me at the meeting some hours back. Dad hasn't yet agreed to sign over the company to me, I think I deserve an explanation. Don't you think?" He raises an eyebrow at me. I sigh remembering I badge out of that darn meeting at the sight of Mae on my phone leaving the house, I didn'

SIN"It was way back before you asked her out and afterward, " Ethan admits, his eyes avoiding mine. "We were both drunk and it was a mistake and the other time I just wanted to be sure she wasn't interested in me."I feel a rush of emotions flood through me. Betrayal, disappointment, hurt. How did I not see this? "You kissed Mae?" I ask my voice barely a whisper.Ethan nods, looking guilty. "I'm sorry, Sin. It was a mistake. I swear it never happened again after then."I clench my jaw, trying to process the news. I feel a mix of emotions swirling inside me. I want to yell at him, to punch him, but deep down, I know I can't blame him entirely. Mae is an irresistible force, drawing people to her with her charm and beauty.But still, the betrayal stings. I trusted Ethan, I confided in him back then about my feelings for Mae and he went behind my back and kissed the one woman I cared about.I stare at him in disbelief, does he still have any feelings for her? Is that why he is avoiding

MAE"I didn't do anything she didn't want," Ethan mutters and his words only anger Sin. His grip on Ethan's collar tightens and from the redness in Ethan's cheek, I can tell if Sin keeps dragging at his collar he will hurt Ethan."Sin," I call out to him holding his hand on Ethan's collar to loosen his grip. His grip tightens even more, but he soon takes a deep breath before letting go of Ethan, he shoves him to the side as Ethan staggers back trying to regain his composure. "We were just -" I try to explain the situation but he interrupts me halfway raising his hand in the air. "I don't want to hear it Mae, take your sister back to the penthouse. Ryder is waiting outside," he orders giving me a disapproving look. He must be disappointed in me, I didn't imagine Ethan would kiss me like that, I should have reacted instead of allowing him.I stare at Sin wanting to explain the situation better to him but I know he won't spare me the chance to, "Is Lily allowed to go home?" I ask inste

MAEShe walks into the penthouse without a word, and I follow behind her. The tension between us lingers like a thick fog as we exit the car. Ryder, sensing the gravity of the situation, offers a concerned look but chooses not to pry further. Inside the penthouse, we find Victoria waiting as the elevator doors open. "Welcome Ma'am," she bows her head slightly. "This must be your sister, Mr. Hayes informed me that she will be staying here with us from now on," she continues."Yes, this is my sister Lily. Lily, this is Victoria," I say, my voice still choked with emotions. Victoria bows her head slightly again at Lily but Lily doesn't say a word, she just gives her a weak smile. "Well, I have prepared a separate room for her. Will you want anything for dinner?" Victoria asks."Well, I was-" I try to speak up knowing Lily must be famished but she interrupts me halfway."Just show me my room," Lily says walking forward. Victoria stares at me noticing the tension between us but she does