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LISA'S POV. I released a tired sigh as I printed the last part of the divorce agreement. I had to leave my apartment and head to the office late this evening. I couldn’t send out Kay’s divorce papers without the firm’s letterhead.It was supposed to be a quick breeze in and out, but the moment my Principal caught wind that I was at the office, he pleaded with me to help him get a few things sorted. So much for being a sick employee. Just as I wrapped up my business, I heard a light knock against the glass doors of my office. Looking through, I saw who it was.What did he want now?Everyone in the firm knew Philip and I were rivals. And there was nothing lighthearted or playful about it. I genuinely despised him.At first, I thought it was simply the competition. We were both clawing for the same thing: the firm’s first junior partnership. But the more I overheard his opinions during casual office conversations, the deeper my dislike for him ran.Philip was the walking embodiment of

GABRIEL'S POV I had spent a better part of my day with Uncle Luca at STONE, before returning to my office later at noon.Several things ran through my mind as I stepped out of the elevator and headed toward my office. Things as such as the message my father had sent me the previous night.I couldn't believe that the man was still pushing for me to be a part of Pearson. Didn't he get it? I knew everything now. I knew the truth, and I had made peace with the fact that I was never truly going to be family. At least, not to him. I walked into my office and took my seat, hating the fact that my thoughts were flowing in direction of that man again.What exactly did he want?!I didn't realize when I angrily hit my fist so hard against the desk in annoyance. It was so frustrating because it was beginning to seem like I had deluded myself these past couple of years. I thought I was over a lot of things, but here I was again, letting them consume me more than they should. 'Grandpa!', I hear

TWO WEEKS LATER.KAYLA’S POVI stepped out of the restroom first, already frowning, and Gabriel followed right behind me, calmly buckling his belt like we hadn’t just crossed a line.He noticed my expression immediately.“Why the face?” He asked, and I stared at him in disbelief. Was he seriously asking that?“Gabriel, we agreed to be careful.” I lowered my voice. “No misbehavior in public.”He smiled, slow and unapologetic. “But this isn’t public. This is your office.”“And anyone could walk in at any moment.”He shrugged it off, completely unfazed. “Still doesn’t change the fact that you enjoyed it.”Heat rushed to my face, and I hated that he was right. Being close to him always unraveled my self control.“I did.” I admitted quietly. “But that’s not the point.”He stepped closer. “You told me I could explore my wildest fantasies with you. Remember?”“Yes, I said that, but...”“One of them,” He cut in, his voice dropping seductively, “is being this close to getting caught while fuc

LISA'S POV.We pulled up to my apartment building after yet another dinner date. This was the fourth one in just two weeks. Each time Chase asked me out, I told myself I would say no. I really meant to. But then I'd think about how much I wanted to be near him, and the words "yes" would slip out. Our little time during work wasn't enough anymore. It left me hungry for more, like I needed him in my life outside the office too. I know. I felt ashamed admitting that truth to myself. And yes, I didn't resign anymore. I couldn't believe the frustration and chaos he had caused in my mind, made me contemplate doing such!Chase parked his car next to mine and walked me to the door, just like he always did. We both stood there, him looking at me, while I did everything possible to avoid the eye contact. I felt like a bag of nerves.His hand brushed my arm lightly, sending little sparks through me. It was supposed to be a friendly gesture."I should take my leave now." He said.No. I found

GABRIEL'S POV Zoey sat in the back seat, humming softly to herself, her legs swinging as the streetlights passed us by. I kept my eyes on the road, one hand steady on the wheel, the other resting loosely by my side.“You had fun?” I asked.“Yes.” She replied quickly, an exciting smile on her face. “Aunt Kayla said my unicorn could also breathe fire.”I smiled despite myself. “That sounds dangerous.” I playfully growled, and she giggled.The rest of the drive home was smooth. Soon we got home, and that was when I realized that Zoey had fallen asleep in the passenger's seat. I took a few seconds to stare at her precious face. She was my passenger princess indeed.A small smile made its way to my face at that thought.I carried her inside, and headed upstairs to her room. Intentional about not wanting to wake her up, I gently laid her down on her bed, stuffed animals lined up like sentinels beside her. I tucked the blanket under her chin, and brushed a stray curl from her forehead, befo