All Chapters of Gilded Hearts: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Sophia Rivera POVTingggg!!!!!!!!Ugghhh!!!!!I quickly turned my alarm offAs softly as it could but still enough to wake me from a dream in a split second.I have settled into the routine.The city was half asleep, but I heard delivery trucks buzzed somewhere around, I smelled the bagel store near the corner baking fresh bread, and I felt the subways rattled under us.In one part of Brooklyn we resided in a modest home within an economically disadvantaged area in which hardworking individuals strive diligently for improving of their circumstances. There were two bedrooms in our house. It also had creaky floorboards and windows that allowed more cold air than lightSince Dad died five years ago, Mama has carried the load of everything, from working two jobs to pay the bills to keeping the house together and holding down everything.When I got to college, I started to help out my mama by getting a part-time job. Now, as I navigate through the last semester of my master’s degree, it wi

Third-Person POVThe paper shook in Edward Hayes’s hand, though not because of his age.Even at the age of eighty, his hold remained firmHis fingers paled against the stained newspaper as he looked at the headline."Notorious billionaire heir Damien Hayes was seen leaving the club with two models at 3am."The page's pictures had cockiness, like his grandson wearing sunglasses and driving a Lamborghini at night, the same smug smirk that curled his lips that we had grown up with.Another scandal. Another disgrace.“It’s good publicity,” Catherine, Damien’s mother, spoke.“Tabloids love him. People love the drama.”The noise of the paper striking the oak desk shattered the quiet like a gunshot. The high ceiling carried its echo as both his children flinched.“Good publicity?” Edward’s voice lashed out, sharp and steady.“Is that what we built this empire for? So Damian can make a mockery of it with every headline?”Michael, Damien's father, tightened his jaw, though his face remained ex

Sophia POVGraduation day is finally here!!It was just as easy, like the end of a marathon I had been running for years.My legs weren't tired, but my heart was full of pride and relief, but a peculiar humming sense of uncertainty was there, like, what should I do next? I got a few offers at some big firms, but it wasn't paying me enough as it should according to my qualifications.Sweeping all the thoughts away, my hands jumped towards my dress as I pulled the zipper on my black gown. The fabric felt heavy against my skin. And of course, Mama was there to help me out.Brushing away the edges of my hair with the same tender care that made me feel ten years old again"You will get it all wrinkled", she said, in case you move. The tears were blinking out of her eyes.Nick was leaning against the door-frame, with crossed arms, and an old familiar smile.“Finally, Sophie. Your grandma's energy has paperwork to prove it.”I laughed, biting my lip and rolling my eyes, choking on the sound.

Sophia POVMonday morning arrived far too soon.I stood out in front of the skyscraper of Hayes Global once again and the glass wall reach through Manhattan sky like a symbol of strength.I was able to see myself in through the reflection of the wall, I was wearing white blouse, beige trousers, twisted hair, and all trying either not to tremble.Apart from my first day at Hayes Global, today was also the day form where I can work more harder and change our lives.All the I was excited about my job, the only think that was bothering me is WORKING WITH Damien Hayes.Ahhh!!!The lobby buzzed with subtle productivity, people carrying off their laptops, beeping telephones, ascending and descending lifts, like the harmony of making things happen.I met Claire at the entrance, she is the same woman I met during my interview“Good morning, Miss Rivera. Mr. Damian Hayes asked me to bring you up personally.” she spoke in all calm professionalism,Of course he did.As the elevator door open int

Sophia POVIt had been over ten days since I joined Hayes Global, and by now, I’d begun to understand exactly what kind of man Damian Hayes was: a playboy and flirt, but he was also brilliant. and sharp when it comes to business.I never would’ve thought that a person with such a reputation, a famous Playboy, could possess this level of brilliance in business. In the office, he had been known as the golden boy by all the people. Damien smiled at people with a kind, practised smile, which never failed. His manner was civilised, his charisma was easy to accomplish, and it made women feel noticed. However, this was not the case when I was near him. In every interaction, whenever our eyes met, he made sure to give me a hateful glare; every opinion or suggestion of mine during the meeting was his topic of criticism. Even if I try to avoid everything, he constantly reminds me that this was his company, he is the heir of Hayes Global, and he doesn't want me here.I am still not able to