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Lily’s POVThis room was perfect now, the old photos and mementos from grandpa removed and put into storage. I had been able to get a new bedspread, some art, and I had moved in a vanity as well as a nice plush lounger to enjoy. I even switched out the curtains. Everything was just as it should be and I was happy to see that my changes were brightening up this old room. It still smelled of grandpa’s cologne, but I had the maids scheduled to clean the carpet and I was burning plenty of candles.As I lay on the master bed, I couldn’t help but smile at the canopy above. My plan had worked out – the car hadn’t killed Alice, though I wonder why I didn’t make that happen. Maybe it was pity for the child, or David in his condition. I didn’t know, but the car hadn’t hit her, just scared her given her some cuts and bruises. That was a good thing – maybe she’d be forced to hide herself away in her apartment with those men of hers.That’d be ideal – I’d rather she not speak to David before he de

Alice’s POVI had to keep my mind occupied. The hospital had made me stay overnight and Adam was kind enough to bring me my briefcase and laptop so I could at least do something to keep my mind nimble. I knew the crisis with Neighley Group was imminent and I wanted to do all I could to help.I’d been temporarily suspended from taking charge of the case but that didn’t mean I couldn’t occupy my time with work. That didn’t mean I couldn’t do some research and try to find the source of the leak within Neighley Group. I wanted to completely clear Neighley Group of suspicion. This was grandpa’s legacy and there were so many people the depended on the company for work and benefits.This wasn’t a small matter to me, even though Adam insisted that I get some rest and not worry so much. I couldn’t help but worry – if I had the power and resources to help the company, no matter how, I would do it. This wasn’t for myself or for David but for grandpa and I knew that the more eyes, the more experi

Alice’s POVIt was a week later, and I was sitting at the dining room table, looking over files and organizing what I had. I had spent the morning going over the security footage from the mansion that Terrance had given me. I also was trying my best to find the maid that had left shortly after the banquet. I tried looking her up online and even her social media was vague and restricted. I didn’t know how to access it, and I had no idea what reaching out to her would do. She might not be involved at all, but I found it hard to believe in coincidence.Reaching out to her suddenly on social media wasn’t the way I wanted to do this, but I was running out of options. I was no closer to finding out who accessed the divorce document or how it was put on the projector for everyone, including grandpa, to see. It was intentional, that was for sure. It was no accident. Just then, the front door opened and Arlington walked in, a smile on his face.“Good morning?” he asked me, slipping out of his

David’s POVMy head pounded as I went into my office and closed the door behind us. My head has been hurting lately, mostly due to the drinking. I was also under a lot of pressure to lead the company and grandpa’s death still weighed heavy. I was beyond depressed, sorrier and sadder than I expected to be. But I had to pull myself out of my drinking and my sadness to actually do something good with grandpa’s legacy. Adam’s provocation woke me up a little, but Alice’s accident really made me put down the bottle.However, the person who had truly saved me was Lily. She was by my side every day since I stopped drinking. She had taken over the problems that I just didn’t have the energy to deal with. The mansion, minor engagements, and business obligations that were low priority. She even made sure to take care of my physically – she got me into my doctor, helped me cleanse my body of the alcohol, fed me well, and was so gentle and considerate with me. I was less than kind to her when I wa

Alice’s POVI was waiting in the boardroom, the board members whispering amongst themselves, looking over the papers I provided them. They were clearly panicked, worried, and many of them were angry. I couldn’t blame them. After what Lily had done, and at such a critical time for Neighley Group, there was no reason not to be afraid and angry. It was reasonable and I hoped that they could get out in front of it.I also hoped she would be punished and that the law would find out that she was the one behind my kidnapping. She was reckless, cruel, evil, and she needed to be stopped before she hurt the company, and the family, even more. It was what was right, and would keep me and my child safe, even if David refused to do so. He’d believe anything she said but this time the evidence was right in front of him, and the board. They couldn’t ignore it – not this time.“Alice, is this really true?” one of the board members questioned, still looking over the paperwork.“Your accountant confirm