All Chapters of Craving My Forbidden Daddy: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Lila’s POVThe damaged cellar still smelled of spilled wine and broken wood. I went back down there alone after the others left to check on the barrel I saved earlier. My hands moved carefully over the wood as I made sure it stayed steady. I thought I was safe for a few minutes.Theo appeared from behind a stack of barrels like a shadow coming to life. His eyes looked wild with anger. “You think saving one barrel makes you special? My father defending you like that makes me sick.”“Theo, stay away,” I said firmly, backing up a step. “Sebastian knows what you did. This has to stop.”He moved fast and grabbed my arms. “It stops when I say it stops. Daddy’s little favorite. I’ll take what’s mine right here where you think you’re so helpful.” He pushed me against the wall near the broken barrels. Wood pieces dug into my back. His mouth crashed down on mine in a rough kiss.I tried to push him away. “Not like this. Someone could come down here.”Theo laughed against my lips and pinned my w

Sebastian’s POVI sat in the dim light of my study, the old letters spread across my desk like ghosts from a past I thought I had buried. My hands shook slightly as I read through them again. Lila’s grandmother had written with such raw honesty. Every word hit me harder than the last. The secrets, the pain, the hidden truths about what had happened between us years ago. I couldn’t sit still anymore. My chest felt tight, like someone had wrapped chains around my heart.I pushed back my chair and stood up. The house was quiet, but I knew where she would be. Lila had a habit of walking through the vines when her mind was heavy. I grabbed my coat and stepped out into the cool evening air. Grapes hung heavy on the vines, waiting for the right moment to be picked. But right now, all I could think about was her.My boots crunched on the gravel path as I made my way toward the fields. The sun had dipped low, painting everything in soft oranges and reds. I spotted her near the edge of the vine

Lila’s POVMy heart hammered in my chest as Sophia stormed toward me across the field. The knife in her hand caught the last rays of sunlight, sending sharp flashes that made my stomach twist. I took a step back, my tired legs nearly giving out after the long day of harvest work. Dirt still clung to my clothes, and my hands smelled like sweet grapes.“You little thief,” Sophia snarled. Her face twisted with pure hate. “I found the papers. Twenty-five percent? Hidden away like some dirty secret? This vineyard belongs to me and my family, not some girl who spread her legs for the right people.”She lunged forward, grabbing the front of my shirt with her free hand. The fabric pulled tight around my neck. I could smell her heavy perfume mixed with anger. Her other hand raised the knife, not swinging yet but close enough that I felt the cold metal near my arm.“Stop this, Sophia,” I gasped, trying to push her away. My fingers dug into her wrist, but she was stronger than she looked. “You d

Sebastian’s POVI pushed open the heavy front door, my body aching with every step. Blood stained my shirt from the fight with Theo earlier. My lip was split, and my knuckles throbbed. I wiped my face with the back of my hand, leaving a red smear. Lila appeared in the hallway almost immediately, her eyes widening when she saw me.“Sebastian,” she breathed, rushing forward. “You’re hurt. What happened out there?”I tried to smile, but it pulled at the cut on my lip. “Theo and I had words. It got physical. But I’m home now.”She reached up and touched my cheek gently. Her fingers were cool against my skin. “Come sit down. Let me clean you up. We need to call the police about this.”I caught her hand and shook my head. “No police. Not yet. The family name has been through enough scandals. If word gets out that my own son attacked me, it could destroy the vineyard’s reputation. We handle this ourselves.”Lila’s brow furrowed, but she didn’t argue right away. Instead, she led me to the bat

Lila’s POVThe morning light streamed into the meeting room as our team gathered around the large table. Papers and maps covered every inch of it. My hands still felt the warmth of Sebastian’s touch from last night, but I pushed those thoughts aside for now. I looked at the faces around me. Marcus, Julian, Elena, and Sebastian. We were in this together.“Let’s start,” Sebastian said, his voice steady. “Lila, you have the ownership papers ready?”I nodded and spread the documents out. “Yes. These give me the power to block certain contracts. Sophia tried to sign deals with suppliers who aren’t trustworthy. I stopped two of them this morning.”Marcus leaned forward, studying the papers. “Smart. That cuts off some of her influence. How did she react?”“She called me angry names,” I replied. “But the lawyers say it’s legal. My twenty five percent stake is real.”Sebastian reached over and squeezed my hand right there in front of everyone. “You’re a true partner in this. I trust your deci