All Chapters of Snow In Sin: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

EMMA POV "You're joking."The lawyer slid another document across the table and I stared at it without touching it.My hands gripping the armrests instead because if I let go I might actually throw something at him."Ms. Ashford, your father's will is explicit. You and your stepbrother must live together for the holiday season and jointly manage Ashford Enterprises for one year, or the entire estate goes to charity..."The door opened behind me cutting my lawyer off."Adrian, thank you for coming." The lawyer stood and extended his hand across the desk.I turned in my seat and watched Adrian walk in wearing a black suit that fit him perfectly, his dark hair styled back, his face completely unreadable as he moved past me without a glance and took the seat on the opposite side of the table."Let's make this quick because I have a meeting in an hour," Adrian said, and his tone made it clear he had better places to be than sitting in this office with me."As I just explained to Ms. Ashfo

EMMAI woke up to find Adrian's side of the bed already empty, which was a big relief.Downstairs, Helen was waiting in the foyer with a clipboard and three people standing behind her."Ms. Ashford, good morning. I wanted to introduce the additional staff who'll be assisting with the holiday preparations and your business needs," Helen said, gesturing to the woman on her left. "This is Sophia Reyes, she'll be coordinating the company's Christmas gala here at the estate."Sophia stepped forward and I forgot how to breathe for a second because she was absolutely stunning."Emma, it's wonderful to meet you," Sophia said, extending her hand and shook it. "I've heard so much about you.""All good things I hope," I managed, very aware that Sophia's thumb was brushing against my wrist before she finally let go."Only the most interesting things," Sophia said with a smile that made my stomach flip. "I'm looking forward to working closely with you on the gala."Helen cleared her throat. "And t

ADRIAN I was reviewing security footage in my office when Helen knocked urgently and didn't wait for permission to enter. "Mr. Adrian, there's a woman here demanding to see you. She says it's urgent and she won't leave until you speak with her." I looked up from the screens. "Tell her to make an appointment." "She says she's pregnant with your child." It was as if everything stopped. "What?" "She's in the foyer and making quite a scene," Helen said, wringing her hands. "Ms. Emma is already down there." I was moving before I could think, taking the stairs two at a time, and when I reached the foyer I saw Emma standing near the entrance with her arms crossed while a blonde woman in a tight dress gestured wildly. "Adrian, finally," the woman said when she saw me. "We need to talk about our baby." I stopped several feet away, studying her face and trying to place her. "Who are you?" "Kasia," she said, like I should remember. "From Monaco, few months ago? The yacht part

ADRIANThe mandatory company dinner was scheduled for seven and I spent the entire afternoon dreading it.Helen had set up the formal dining room with enough place settings for twenty people, all board members and major shareholders who needed to see that Emma and I could actually work together.I was adjusting my tie in the bedroom when Emma walked out of the bathroom wearing a black dress that hugged every curve, and I forgot how to breathe for a second."Stop staring," Emma said, moving to her jewelry box. "We have a performance to give.""Right," I said, forcing my eyes away. "The happy siblings running the company together.""Stepsiblings," Emma corrected, fastening a necklace. "And we don't have to be happy, just competent."Downstairs the guests were already arriving and I watched Emma transform into the perfect hostess, greeting everyone with smiles that didn't reach her eyes.Dominic arrived last, dressed in a dark suit that I recognized because I'd bought it for him six mont

ADRIANThe hospital waiting room smelled like antiseptic and anxiety, and I sat there with Emma beside me while nurses rushed past.Kasia had called screaming about bleeding and pain, and even though I knew the paternity was questionable I couldn't just ignore a medical emergency."This is insane," Emma said for the third time. "She's manipulating you.""Probably," I agreed. "But if she's actually hurt and I did nothing, how does that make me look?"A doctor came out before Emma could respond, and I stood up automatically."Mr. Ashford?" the doctor asked, looking between Emma and me."That's me," I said. "How is she?""Ms. Volkov is fine," the doctor said, and something in his tone made my stomach drop. "But I need to inform you that there's no pregnancy. Our tests show no indication that she's pregnant or has been recently pregnant."The words took a second to process. "What?""She's not pregnant," the doctor repeated. "There's no medical evidence of pregnancy, miscarriage, or any re