Vanessa’s POV"You can stay here as long as you want, I'm sure vanessa wont mind." He said to her. Was this misplaced kindness or he just wanted to torture me? **I tuck my hair behind my ears as I walk towards my sister’s room, although I haven't gotten over the shock of Dante allowing her to stay here I couldn't help but think about what she said earlier about Kilan abusing her, I felt like I needed to know if she was doing fine. Because no matter what happens she is still my sister and I love her.I took a deep breath as I entered Evelyn’s room, knowing that this conversation would be difficult but necessary. I saw her sitting comfortably on the bed, the expression on her face changed immediately after she saw me. I walked towards her and sat beside her on the bed, “I am sorry about earlier, kilan had no right to lay his hands on you,” I said calmly, trying to let her know that I understood what she might be going through. I could feel the weight of her pain lingering in the air.

Chapter 43Evelyn’s POVAs I steer at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but wonder if what Vanessa said was true, was I truly ugly or was she just saying it to hurt my feelings, I tugged one side of my hair behind my ear giving me a clear view of the little scare close to my ear. Anytime I look at this scare, my anger towards Kilan increases, I hated him for making me feel vulnerable and unwanted. I picked up the brush and applied some powder on that area trying to hide the scare properly, I am going to prove to my sister that I will always get what I want even if it means throwing myself at Dante, this has gone beyond taking what is rightfully mine. I want to prove to her that even with a scare in my face, I can still take her man.I stood up and adjusted my dress which was showing a little more of my skin, if I wanted to have Dante for myself I needed to show him that I was in every way better than my sister, I see how he treats her which shows that he doesn't have any f

Drake’s POVAfter my conversation with Vanessa, I could feel she was already in love with Dante, and from what I am seeing the feeling might be mutual on Dante’s part. I know how much he cares for her even thou he has another woman he claims he loves.But this new development isn't sitting well with me, when I came back from my trip earlier and saw Vanessa in the palace, I was mesmerized by her beauty, I couldn't deny the magnetic pull I felt towards Vanessa. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, there was an undeniable spark that ignited within me. Her infectious laughter, her radiant smile, and her captivating presence had captured my heart.Every interaction with her left me yearning for more. At first, I thought I was enjoying the drama going on between her and Dante because of me but I found myself constantly thinking about her, imagining what it would be like to hold her hand, share intimate conversations, and be the one who made her smile the brightest and not Dante.But I

Vanessa’s POVAs I lay on the bed, tears streaming down my face, a wave of sadness washed over me. I felt a deep ache in my chest as if my heart had been shattered into a million pieces. The words Dante had spoken echoed in my mind, replaying over and over again like a broken record. Each syllable felt like a sharp dagger, piercing my soul. I couldn’t believe that he had the guts to speak to me like that after cheating on me with my sister.My body trembled with the weight of my emotions. I buried my face in my pillow, trying to muffle the sobs, but the pain was too overwhelming. The room felt suffocating as if the walls were closing in on me. I longed for solace, for someone to hold me and tell me that everything would be okay.At that moment, I questioned my self-worth. I wondered if I had done something to him to deserve such cruelty. Thoughts of self-doubt and insecurity flooded my mind, threatening to consume me entirely. Why do I always end up hurt and alone? I allowed myself to

Evelyn’s POV “Dammit” I yelled as I threw the content of the glass cup I was holding, I couldn’t believe they were back together after everything I did to separate them, my stupid sister’s voice was all over the palace last night screaming at the top of her lungs. I am sure she badly wants me to hear, to prove that she and Dante were back together.As I stood there, my heart was pounding in my chest, I felt like a fool at that moment, after disgracing myself just to make Dante notice me he still went back to my sister. Anger surged through me like a wildfire, consuming every inch of my being.I felt a mix of emotions swirling within me, frustration, and anger. It was as if the ground beneath me had crumbled, leaving me stranded in a sea of disappointment. I had invested so much time and energy into keeping them away from each other, hoping that Dante would realize his feelings for me. But now, it seemed like my efforts were all in vain.