Lahat ng Kabanata ng Craving my Ex's Father: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 5

Sophia POVI light the last candle on the table, watching the tiny flame flicker before settling into a soft, steady glow. The wind teases my curls as I step back and take in the rooftop setup. White linens, rose petals, and two wine glasses catching the golden spill of the city lights. It should feel perfect. Magical, even. Six years with William Hartley. Six years of shared birthdays, late-night phone calls, growing dreams, and quiet sacrifices.But tonight, everything feels like it’s trying too hard to be beautiful.Clara—My friend leans back in her seat, legs crossed high, a glass of wine already halfway gone. "You’re always so extra, Soph," she says with a teasing grin, swirling the red liquid like it’s gossip. Her voice is playful, but her eyes are sharp, too sharp for someone already tipsy."It's a special night," I say with a soft smile, forcing warmth into my tone. My voice sounds light, but something in my chest tugs.She laughs. "Yeah, well, I hope your Prince Charming show

Two years laterTwo years. It feels like I’ve been holding my breath for two entire years, each inhale shallow, each exhale forced. And yet, I survive. Through betrayal, humiliation, and pain that cracks something sacred inside me, I stand tall. My name, Sophia Monroe, once whispered with judgment and pity, now resonates in boardrooms and banking halls as the founder of Monroe Luxe—the six-star hotel that sits on the city’s skyline like a silent, glorious revenge.But success isn’t as glamorous as it sounds. Behind the glossy magazine features and the televised press interviews, I juggle ledgers and chase investors, sometimes struggle to pay staff, holding down a fortress with holes that nobody but me sees. Debt clings to me like an invisible leech, draining me day by day, feeding on my drive. I haven’t slept properly in months. I eat out of habit, not hunger. Every smile I wear is stitched together with silent screams.And then the invitation arrives. A high-profile business summit h

It's the wedding day!I never imagined my wedding day would feel like a secret I’m hiding from the world. But when your life becomes a series of betrayals and threats, silence and shadows become the safest companions. Dominic agreed instantly when I told him about the message—the one that arrived just minutes after I signed the contract. The one that chilled my spine and made the ink on the page feel like blood. We still don’t know who sent it, or what they plan to do. That’s why this wedding, our union, had to be private, hidden from prying eyes and whispered rumors. Only a handful of trusted people were invited. No press. No announcements. Just soft music, flickering candles, and the echo of something that feels more like war than love.But even shadows can’t keep out fire.The moment I hear the heavy slam of the doors behind me, I freeze. Every inch of my body goes rigid. I know that voice. That thunder. That storm."What the hell is this?"My breath catches in my throat as I slowl