Lilies

Chapter 11: Violetta The pre-dawn light filters through the loft’s floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long, sharp shadows across the brickwork. Down on the highway, the first wave of commuter traffic moves in a relentless, silver stream. After a cold shower, I stand by the wardrobe box I unpacked at midnight, reaching for a charcoal-grey suit. The wool feels crisp and cold against my skin. I button the silk blouse to the chin, adjust the sharp lapels of the jacket, and step into my heels.In the bathroom mirror, I sweep a bold, blood-red lipstick across my mouth. I don't linger on my reflection. I grab my leather briefcase, check the gold watch on my wrist, and head for the door.As I step into the hallway, Caleb’s door is closed, but the scent of fresh coffee lingers in the air. I think of knocking and wish him a good morning but I head straight for the elevator.The headquarters of Thorne & Associates is a monolith of steel and glass in the heart of the financial district. I walk th

Last Updated : 2026-05-10

Cheater

Chapter 12: Violetta I stare at the text on my phone until the screen dims. The jewelry. Mark is still using the old playbook, assuming I will crawl back for a handful of gold that was touched by the woman who helped him destroy my marriage. The audacity of it, offering me the heirlooms of the woman he’s currently sleeping with is a special kind of cruelty.I don't call him. I don't even type a long explanation. I send a single line: Keep the jewelry. Give it back to her. I’m sure she’ll need it to pay her next legal fee.I set the phone face-down on the glass desk and pick up my pen. The door to my office swings open without a knock. Seraphina stands there, a thick blue binder tucked under her arm. She looks at the empty space on my desk where the lilies were, then back at me."The payroll audit for the third quarter just came in," she says, dropping the binder onto my desk with a heavy thud that makes the glass vibrate. "Mr. Sterling wants a summary of the discrepancies by 5:00 PM

Last Updated : 2026-05-11

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Lilies

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