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CELESTINE’s POVWhen I thought about Leina, my twin sister and the person who had killed my mother, I came to a complete stop. She deserved to be punished! She deserved to be hurt just as much as she hurt my mom! She didn't bother herself or show any care about our mother at all. She only cared for this man, Arnold Maxwell!After having that thought, I glanced back and saw that Arnold was still looking at me with his brows furrowed. The hatred I had been feeling transformed into a sly grin on my face.‘‘Arnold…’’ I whispered as I took a step forward and pressed my body against his. My arms were wrapped around his neck, and I felt like I was going to burst out laughing when I felt him stiffen even though his icy eyes darkened. ‘‘Is it really true that you were a virgin?’’He groaned as he brought his fingers up to my chin and cupped it. ‘‘Do you want to die, hmmm?’’‘‘Awww… Did I hit a nerve, Mr. Arnold Maxwell?’’ I smiled alluringly and wiggled my eyebrows in a teasing manner. ‘‘It’s

CELESTINE’s P O VI felt Arnold collapse on the dry leaves next to me. He appeared as though he was just completed a marathon based on the rate at which he was breathing. I rolled over onto my side and turned my back on him as he gazed at me.This shouldn’t happen…It was a mistake…I provoked him, and he did it…And I let him…I just let him…I slowly raised myself to my feet and looked around for my underwear. When I finally found it, I let out a sigh of relief, and then I quickly picked it up and put it on. I was acutely aware that Arnold was observing me the entire time, and I was unable to control the amount of redness that appeared on my face.I left him and started to make my way back to where the yacht was docked, and I nervously chewed on my lower lip. What would Leina so if she sees me? I knew she would embarrass me in front of her friends, in front of Julian.Suddenly, a loud thunderclap caused me to stop in my tracks. When I looked up, I noticed that the sky was much darke

ARNOLD'S P O VAfter an hour… the rain finally started to let up, and I watched as Celestine, who had been sitting in front of the fire, got up and stretched out her limbs, her slightly wet dress sticking at her chest making me swallow and look away.‘‘Let's go and check outside!’’ she chirped as she shifted her gaze to look at me in the eye. ‘‘They are supposed to be coming over here any minute now to fetch you up...’’‘‘Me?’’ I frowned. ‘‘What about you?’’‘‘They’re more concerned about you, Arnold. That’s a fact!’’I let out a deep sigh, remained seated there as I watched her make her way out of the cave. I shook my head and got up, following her out pretty quickly after a while.Oceania City was in every sense a part of the ocean. The rain fell almost as fast as it had come down. The initially dark sky gradually became brighter, and before long… clear blue skies were visible in the sky above.I didn’t pay any attention to what was going on around me; rather, I concentrated my atte

ARNOLD'S P O V‘‘Why are you inviting her over late lunch, Arnold?’’ There was a hint of jealousy and hatred from Leina’s voice and I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at her.When she arrived with Julian riding that helicopter, I felt so disappointed. I wished they never came to save us. I wanted to have more time with Celestine. I wanted to get to know her better.When we got back to the hotel, everyone around us showed worry for me, but Julian was the only one who was concerned about Celestine. He was the only one who cared about her. Somehow, I felt thankful that there’s my cousin who’s taking care of her, but I don’t know why I felt something deep inside me. Like I was hurt… Like I was jealous of him.And Leina… when she cried in my arms, she refused to even look at her sister. And as I gazed upon her flawless neck, I balled my hands into fists, increasing the level of rage I felt toward her. I have to know the truth as soon as possible.‘‘We’re hungry and exhausted…’’ I answered as

CELESTINE’s POVDue to the late hour, Blake requested that I spend the night in the hospital and leave first thing in the morning. I used the money that Arnold paid me to get Jenny a private room for her to stay while she’s unconscious.I slept on the couch while Blake slept on the chair beside Jenny’s bed, with his head propped up on it. Jenny hasn’t woken up yet when I left the hospital to confront my father.I took a taxi to bring me to the Wheeler Mansion and as Nadia opened the door for me, there was a wide smile plastered on her lips. However… it was soon faded away and she seemed confused as she stared at me.‘‘Miss Leina…?’’ She inquired, and I couldn't help but smirk. I was still wearing one of the signature dresses that Julian bought for me so Nadia was a little uncertain of who I was.I don’t have time to talk to her, so I shoved her aside and went directly to the hall.I looked all around the living room, but I couldn't find my father. Instead, several wealthy ladies were