Camilla's POVI traipsed to the glass door panel and rang the doorbell. I was eager to spill all the tea I had ready. Since she already knew I wasn't her precious Ariana, she could at least bear to listen to the vital information I had for her. She hurried to the door with so much excitement that I had to turn and look around to be sure that she was really happy to see me, or if there was someone else behind me - possibly Ariana.She opened the door and embraced me ever so warmly.“Good afternoon…”"Mother. Just call me mother. Your fiancé’s half brother is here. I just left him in the kitchen. So let's act like we're just mother and daughter who are catching up with each other.”Half brother? Did she mean Karl? What was he doing here by the way? I didn't realize when my face twisted into a scowl."Alright, mother. Thanks for the prompt.”We disengaged from the hug and she led me by the hand into the kitchen, still maintaining her excited front."Karl, my baby just stopped by to see m
Mr Charles' POVMy eyes widened as I listened to the conversation going on between Ms George and Mrs Bernado. Truly, we underestimated her. She seemed quite simple on the outside but there was more to her than met the eye. I needed the call when my ears couldn't take any more.I waited for a few minutes for Karl's call, to finally thank him for his compliance. And he did call in a jiffy.“Thank you so much, Karl Sanders. I really appreciate your cooperation and time. Because of you today, I've been able to make sure that Ms Bernado is in good hands, and is safe wherever she goes. Once again, thanks for your cooperation."“You're welcome, Mr Charles. Anytime."“What happened? You sound less excited than you were at the beginning. Did someone do something to water down your ego?"“I hate it when Ariana is cold to me. I'm quite surprised that she's cold to me on all fronts. It was hard for me to believe at first but now I think it's clear. She really made me feel less of myself."“You're
Blaine's POVAs she walked into the study, I tried to keep my nerves at bay. I alone knew the plans I had for her tonight. She had given me the upper hand in this case. She needed someone to guide her while she followed, as she seemed to make twisted decisions at every turn. I had gotten a call from Mrs Bernado, warning to be careful with my family secrets. Mr Charles had played the recorded call to me. It was all there.There's only one way to punish an erring young woman who seemed to have her head high up in the clouds, and that is the way I'm going to punish her this night.“Camilla, go back and lock the door behind you."I watched her figure very carefully, already envisioning where I would place my hands. As she approached the from tof my desk again, I could already feel my member awaken to the occasion.“You said I should come at midnight, Mr Sanders. Here I am."Indeed. And here, you will learn.“What happens when you make mistakes?"“I get punished, Mr Sanders. Why?"“I want
Camilla's POVWhen I stirred from my slumber the following day, pain wracked my body to an extent that had always seemed unimaginable. Waves of recollection surged forth from the previous evening, igniting new streams of tears in my eyes. Despite attempts at motion, muscles screamed out against all movement and even drawing breath felt like a herculean task. Shifting minutely, Blaine was revealed in his pensive stance by the window with his back facing me."My voice barely a whisper," I croaked, "Blaine." His face was unreadable as he turned around."Looks like you're up," he observed, strolling towards the bed. Lowering himself onto the mattress that jostled slightly under his weight, he carefully appraised my countenance and inquired, "How are you feeling?""I feel as though a truck has run me over," I answered truthfully. "May I know the reason behind your actions?"Camilla's recklessness forced him to take action, and now his expression had hardened. He told her firmly that she al
Blaine's POVAs Camilla and I made our way down the majestic staircase, a peculiar blend of sentiments overwhelmed me. While I had exercised power over her just last night, embarking on this challenging mission required her faith in me. It was ironic how trust could be so fragile and complicated to mend once broken.Camilla's voice was steady, but it had an underlying tension to it as she asked, "Where should we begin?""Let's head to my study," I suggested, as we discussed the next steps. "Acquiring information is our priority at this point. Identifying Mrs. Bernado's associates could prove essential in resolving this situation completely and understanding their motives."I gestured for her to take a seat as we stepped into the study. I made my way to my desk and unlocked one of its drawers, retrieving a folder that contained various papers and pictures.I spread out the contents of my explanation across the desk and conveyed, "These are individuals that Mrs. Bernado has recently bee
BLAINE POVThey have been monitoring your family's every move for an extended period, looking out for the perfect opportunity to attack. Their knowledge is unmatched - they are aware of all aspects concerning your enterprises, confidential matters as well as areas where you lack strength."I felt my jaw clench. "Please provide me with names."Admitting she didn't know everyone, she confirmed her knowledge of Richard Lawson as a key player. She suggested that if someone could reach him, they might be able to untangle the rest.Her voice remaining steady, Camilla inquired, "Where is he located?""Mrs. Bernado informed that he will be hosting a charity gala tomorrow night," she said cautiously, "it could serve as an ideal moment to talk with him about the issue at hand; however, it's important to exercise caution since he is known for being dangerous."Meeting Camilla's eyes, I declared confidently that we were equipped to handle the danger. I expressed gratitude for Mrs. Bernado's coope
Blaine povAssisting you could potentially be my sole opportunity for an exit.""Assist us, please," pleaded Camilla. "Aid in bringing them to defeat."Lawson affirmed his agreement while cautioning, "We must exercise caution as they're constantly watching."As we departed the gala, an overwhelming sense of urgency consumed me. Although The Circle posed as a daunting adversary, our chances to dismantle their operations and safeguard those nearest to us were significantly improved with Lawson's support.Camilla expressed her gratitude with a soft tone on our way back to the mansion, saying "Thank you for having faith in me."I took a quick look at her, feeling an overwhelming surge of feelings. "Camilla, we're united in this fight and will stay dedicated until it's over."As we readied ourselves for the looming clashes, an irrepressible sense crept upon me that our existence was soon to undergo a permanent transformation. Nevertheless, with Camilla at my side, I rediscovered the fortit
Camila pov"Understood," answered the other. "We shall commence this very night, with no room for errors."Blaine and I exchanged a quick glance as they departed from us, fully aware that time was of the essence. Our thoughts raced with the weighty implications of our discovery as we swiftly exited the building and rushed back to our vehicle.As we made our way towards the mansion, I uttered, "It's imperative to convey this information to the authorities. They must be informed about what confronts us."Blaine's expression was thoughtful as he replied, "Not yet. We must obtain more evidence before approaching the authorities because they will simply deny everything if we don't have an airtight case."I comprehended his reasoning and nodded in agreement. "Okay, what comes after this?"Blaine stated, "Once we reach the next location, our digging continues until we acquire sufficient evidence to bring down The Circle."Over the next several evenings, we maintained a consistent routine of