After overhearing the father and son conversation, I deduced that Roger's previous nannies never stayed at this house.What a waste of such a vast space, reminiscent of Wesley's new mansion. Gianni's residence was still grander and more opulent than that.I noticed some women in uniforms, unmistakably maids, who seemed taken aback by the little boy's outburst.Standing behind the door as Roger shouted for me to leave, I remained resolute, fearing that if he had his way this time, I might miss the opportunity to get to know him."I just want to say hi," I ventured, not anticipating his kindness but also not bracing myself for his harsh words."I hate you," he bellowed from inside. I forced a smile, catching an inscrutable expression on Gianni's face. It was evident he was inclined to intervene, but I was not ready to give up just yet."I understand you hate me, but you don't know me. Why don't we give each other a chance to get acquainted? If you still dislike me after a month, I will l
Molly’s POV“What are you up to, Molly?” He asked in a serious tone but for some reason, I was not afraid of him.I folded my arms and glared at Gianni, explaining the situation vividly to him.“If you handle getting him ready for preschool every morning, then I won’t have a job, right?” In other words, I would rather stay elsewhere than free-load in his mansion.I noticed the conflicting look in his eyes and continued, “How did he even get ready this morning, and don’t you travel at all?”Someone like him would indeed travel a couple of times so who takes care of Roger when he’s away?“When Dad’s not around, I do everything myself. No one must help me except him,” Roger said defiantly, I was beginning to wonder if he was a toddler or an adult.The commanding way he spoke mirrored his father but he was too young to have that attitude.“You&rsquo
Molly’s POVFear overtook me when I saw the things crawling in my room, a shrill scream tore from my throat as I heard the sound of laughter.No doubt it was the little brat, but it soon stopped, replaced by the sound of heavy footsteps.I couldn’t believe that Roger loved the very things I hated. How could someone his age love snakes and spiders?I felt sweat drenching me everywhere I could think of and was frozen in bed, scared of the two snakes crawling on the floor and the two spiders on the bed.“Molly, are you alright?”Relief washed over me when I heard Gianni’s voice as he rushed to my side and carried me off the bed.Without thinking twice, I wrapped my arms around his neck, and even when he set me down a safe distance away, I refused to let go, except when I realized I was holding onto his naked body.His muscles were thick but also very comfortable. Gianni was not like this before. “Sorry,” I said and finally let go, hugging my shivering form.Gianni wanted to say something
Giovanni’s POVI didn’t expect Molly to clean Roger’s shoes, but she did. It was something I always did for Roger, but the way he asked Molly to do it was wrong.I expected her to refuse, but she explained her side of the story, making it seem like nothing.I don’t want her to be a pushover like she always allowed herself to be. Instead, I want her to become strong, confident, and resilient. That would be the only way for her to stand up to those who bullied her.Training her to fit that description was not difficult for me, but I didn’t want to do that for a married woman.Call me selfish, but that is what it is. I hurt her in the past, and I’m ready to make amends, but her ex-husband is now happy with her sister.All I wanted was to declare them missing, but Molly was too kind. My declaring the two men who almost took advantage of her missing is still a matter I haven’t been able to explain to her.I don’t know how she will take their death, so I had to toughen her to face my world a
Molly’s POVI felt embarrassed to be caught eavesdropping, but I doubted that Roger would apologize to me. From the look of things, his hostility was not just towards me, so I figured I wasn’t wrong.The boy had a misanthropic disorder, so I would have to work a little harder at making him understand things from my perspective.“I won’t apologize, but I won’t do it again,” he said, glaring at me, but his father did not seem to be on par with his decision. “Then you don’t get your spiders back.”I saw Roger’s eyes turn red and realized that love could not be forced. “You can give him back his spiders. Not doing it again is enough for me,” I said, regretting it soon after when I saw a smirk form at the corner of his lips.Did the boy trick me? Perhaps his father knew him better. “Great, I’m calling the animal control agency now.”“No, please don’t,” Roger cried. I was helpless and pulled Gianni to the side. Gosh, why did he have to still be in his boxers?“Gianni, please, he’s still yo
“You look like a star, Molly. Too bad you’re just a nanny,” Roger casually said. Something died inside of me, and for a moment, I wanted to run back inside to change.The high-fashion dress and stilettos accessorized with sunglasses gave me an amazing look, but it never reminded me of my glorious days.Sorrow weighed heavy on my heart, but I replied, “Thanks for the compliment, Roger. Peace of mind matters more than being a star.”Confusion clouded Roger’s mind as he sat in the back seat with us. The driver drove to his school, and on the way, Roger spoke again.“It’s pathetic that because you can’t reach the sky, you put peace of mind above it. When you are a star, you have everything and can do whatever you like. What is better than that?”As a four-year-old, I understood his perspective but couldn’t help being saddened by my past challenges. I decided to say no more, but Gianni spoke out of the blue.“Molly was a superstar before, and she will be again. You should hear her sing.”M
Marie’s POVI have noticed many women around Don, but none have made me as uncomfortable as this one, not even his wife.I have been working with Don Giovanni Dawson for five years. When our eyes met, it was love at first sight, but unfortunately, my feelings were not reciprocated due to the numerous women around him.Initially, Don was cold and unwelcoming towards me, but I worked hard to earn my current position.He trusts me with confidential matters but never involves me in his personal relationships.His best friend, Charlie, is just as reserved as him.One day, Don brought his newborn son to the office for an urgent meeting, and I saw his name on the birth certificate.He rushed through the meeting, and Charlie mentioned that Don had to get there before his wife woke up.This incident left me unsettled, and Don disappeared from the office for a week without answering any calls.Despite the challenges posed by the women around him, I slowly developed a deep affection for his son,
Nora, a manager at one of Don’s clubs, was among those whose reports passed through my office for scrutiny.She was appointed directly by Don himself, for reasons he never disclosed to me, as she did not possess the required qualifications.However, her work was flawless, justifying Don’s decision to appoint her.I anticipated a positive or VIP response from her, but instead, she was rude. ‘Sorry, I'll be too busy to chat,’ she replied dismissively.I clenched the phone tightly in my hand. How dare she refuse my request? I vowed to make her pay or find a more suitable replacement for her.I contemplated setting her up with incriminating evidence to potentially have her fired or declared missing by Don.As I arrived at the office, I discovered that my boss had already left with his divorce lawyer, suspecting they were in Don’s office, so I eavesdropped to gather more information."Charlie, meet Molly. The woman I told you about," Don's voice echoed through the door, confirming the mana
Roger’s POVCongratulations to our youngest graduate and Valedictorian, Roger Dawson," the MC announced as the sound of applause filled the air. I walked to the stage to collect my certificate.My schooling was different from most children my age as I received a lot of home tuition and skipped grades due to my exceptionally high IQ and my early interest in creating wealth.When I entered college at the age of twelve, I told my dad that I would graduate by fourteen, and he believed in me. My battle skills were strong, but so was my dedication to education and my career.My dad taught me that the quickest way to make money without physically going to an office was through hacking, but he was unsure if I could balance it with my studies.Driven by my determination to achieve financial success independently, I seized the opportunity at the age of five. By the time I was seven, I had gained a reputation in the cyber market, with my true identity concealed.My code name is 'Terror D2.' I ch
Octavia’s POVMy biggest mistake was rejecting Hank, and although I didn't intentionally send the assassin after Nora, I was saddened to lose Hank to her.Cage mistreated me, but I felt I deserved it. Everything was wrong from the start, but I blindly trusted him and felt relieved when Vanni had him killed.Hank had just gotten engaged, so I believed I still had a chance to win him back by showing him that our past connection was not over.To be close to Hank, I needed to be near Nora. If I stayed with her, I would have the opportunity to see Hank and make my move.Nora was thrilled to be engaged to Hank, and I understood why. Hank wouldn't have looked back if I had intentionally tried to harm her, but now all I wanted was him.Nora made a revealing statement, "I live with Hank, but if he agrees, I don't mind." I knew Hank wouldn't allow me to stay at his place.Perhaps it was the aftermath of the assassin's attack that led Hank to invite Nora to live with him. I needed to be near him
Nora’s POv“Molly, I'm done with Hank. He proposed last night, and we made out, but as soon as Octavia called, he left me," a tear slid down my cheek as I spoke to Molly on the phone.The emotions swirling through me were overwhelming because I had witnessed how Octavia stood by Cage and said hurtful things to Hank, so why would he still care about her?"Nora, you have to trust your man," Molly said calmly. I informed her, "I want to see you.""Okay, I'm home, but Gianni is going out, so I will have a driver pick you up."I didn't refuse the offer since I didn't have any of Hank's car keys. As soon as I reached Molly's mansion, I told her everything the moment I saw her, and she was excited."You are engaged, that's wonderful, but I think it's the reason Gianni left too. He never left me alone after that incident at the hospital," she said. My heart warmed at the fact that Hank was not alone with Octavia.I stayed with Molly and fell asleep until she received news from Gio that they w
Hank’s POVGio, please allow them to answer the question," I said, my voice trembling. Octavia responded, "I don’t know her identity because the assassin would not reveal it to me."It made sense that Octavia wouldn't intentionally target Nora, but I still needed to confirm my suspicions.Cage grinned. "They came for you, but do you think they would still save you if they knew the girl in question?"My heart sank. No wonder Carter didn't know their identities. That was how the transaction was meant to be.Cage likely provided the contract, and Octavia, wanting to keep her identity hidden, offered a better deal for the same target. Carter, in turn, would not disclose the target's identity because she hid it to protect herself.They orchestrated it this way to avoid being traced, even if Carter failed and got caught."Who is she?" I asked again. Cage smiled. "It's Nora, and this woman confessed that the job was done because the assassin told her he was already with her. He never misses
Hank’s POVI desired Nora so much that when she expressed a desire for intimacy, I took the opportunity to propose to her, and she accepted.My joy was overwhelming, and as we spent the night together, I couldn't help but envision her in a wedding gown. I was eager to solidify our relationship quickly, but I didn't want to appear desperate, so I decided to wait a week or two before discussing marriage.Having Nora in my life made everything worthwhile, even leaving my lucrative job. It allowed us the freedom to spend time together whenever we pleased. I looked forward to supporting her business and seeing it flourish beyond her dreams.However, our peaceful morning was unexpectedly disrupted by Octavia."Hank, Vanni has blacklisted me, and I'm in trouble. Cage and his gang are after me. He deceived me. I'm hiding in my basement because I'm injured. He nearly killed me, Hank," Octavia pleaded as I reassured her, "Stay put, I'm on my way."I could track Octavia using her GPS as long as
Nora’s POVThere was nothing creepier than watching Hank take down Carter. I had thought Carter would put up a fight, but it turns out he's only good at harming fragile women like me.Even after it was all over, I found it hard to accept that I had almost died.What if Hank hadn't received my message and tried to call me? I had resisted when he first asked me to move in with him or find another apartment, but not anymore.Clearly, experiences like this were why Molly had toughened up so much. One can't always rely on a savior, so I need to toughen up if I want to be with a man like Hank.No matter what, there would always be dangers surrounding him. When I reached his house, I showered again out of anxiety, hoping the water would wash away my fears.It helped, but seeing Hank in just shorts, his chest exposed and his damp hair, as if he had just showered, a different kind of anxiety took hold of me.Men often walked around shirtless, and it was clear that Hank was the type to sleep in
Hank’s POVAfter Nora refused to vacate her apartment, I discreetly kept an eye on her ever since I spotted Carter in the elevator.Despite the events at Molly and Gio’s wedding, where I respected Nora’s desire to take things slow, I refrained from inviting her to my place and instead ensured her safety in her own apartment.I had been monitoring Carter and confirmed his departure on the day we went to the Island, causing my surveillance on Nora to lapse.As I neared my house, I almost ignored the message beep from my phone but a strong feeling compelled me to check, suspecting it was Nora.However, the call abruptly ended after two rings, signaling a problem.Instinctively, I made a U-turn, realizing that Carter’s sudden presence and the phone going dead were red flags.I didn’t anticipate Carter causing trouble without a contract, ruling out the possibility of him being hired to target Nora. It dawned on me that his actions might be driven by his feelings for her.Upon reaching Nora
Nora’s POVGio, were they responsible for the threatening note?" Hank inquired. Gio nodded. "Yes, they targeted Molly and Roger. When they couldn't reach her due to the tight security, they exploited her health condition."He smiled bitterly and continued, "During our first antenatal visit after our honeymoon, Molly mentioned seeing this boy, but I dismissed it as a hallucination. They have been monitoring her for a long time without success."Now everything made sense, but why did they use Wade? "What about the boy? Why send him?" I asked, and Gio looked saddened."They manipulated him, poisoning his mind. Before I killed Wesley's father for murdering his wife, he hinted that there were more threats coming. I suspect his other two children," he explained.If this young boy could have murderous intentions towards Roger, then his siblings could be even more dangerous. They needed to be located.Gio gazed at Wade with concern evident in his eyes and voice. "I assure you, we will protect
Nora’s POVAfter the wedding, I finally understood why Molly loved Roger so much. He was disciplined, intelligent, and resilient.Inspired by him, I started training alongside himself and Hank every morning until Molly and Gio returned from their honey mon.Roger's dedication to learning also improved my relationship with Hank.For the first time, I felt like a mother figure, caring for a child who was independent and mature beyond his years.Molly then suggested another concert, and I eagerly agreed, putting my business on hold.The final day of the concert took a somber turn when Molly collapsed, but I stepped in to handle the situation, inadvertently gaining some unwanted attention.Despite the incident, Molly's connection with her fans deepened as they showed their support by gathering outside the hospital. Gio, as I now referred to him, helped manage the situation and dispersed the crowd.Although it felt strange to call him Gio, I knew I would eventually get used to it.Each day,