Giovanni’s POVI trusted Charlie because he came highly recommended by a trusted business partner.However, how he stared at Molly and attempted to shake her hand during the meeting made me uncomfortable. His unwarranted compliments towards her only added to my unease.I was distraught with him and decided to terminate our contract and find someone else. But then, he became serious, prompting me to test him further, only to be met with a greater disappointment.The despicable man had his hands on Molly’s thighs, and at that moment, I forgot about Molly and wanted to make him disappear.However, Molly’s voice brought me back to reality, reminding me of her presence.Molly’s gentle nature frustrated me. Charlie had attempted to molest her, and the situation could have escalated if I hadn’t intervened in time. Yet, she prevented me from taking drastic action against him.I believed Molly needed time to toughen up, so I pretended to heed her words and let Charlie go.I couldn’t bring myse
Molly’s POVI was surprised that Wesley dared to call me his wife after what he did. I had a feeling his desire to meet me was related to the disappearance of the two men he had sent to harm me.I couldn't bring myself to meet him and take responsibility for something I had no knowledge of.He was the one who had sent those men to approach me, and if Gianni hadn't saved me, another scandal would have erupted.“Wesley, the only place I will meet you is in court. Until then, I don't want to see your face,” I said without hesitation.His response made me chuckle inwardly, but what surprised me the most was Gianni giving his full attention to this pointless call.Didn't he have more important matters to attend to?“But I was there for you when everyone else abandoned you. I supported you through the scandal. Come on, don't be like this,” Wesley said, trying to manipulate me as he always did.It was the same trick he used to make me sign everything over to him, but I was determined not to f
Marie’s POVI didn’t want to stop working for Don. I should have been more careful, but how did he even catch me eavesdropping?And Jace, he couldn’t even cover for me a little. Now I’m in trouble. I really need this job, but Don doesn’t seem willing to compromise.I should have known better. Don was ruthless, and begging would never make him show mercy, but it was all I could do.“Please, just give me another chance.” His gaze was piercing, his expression frosty. My words didn’t seem to affect him.“You know what I hate, and you did exactly that. The moment you start lying, you lose your credibility. I can’t continue working with you.”His calm words shattered me. I had been loyal, working for him wholeheartedly, and just one lie and he was letting me go?Tears welled up, but they didn’t move him.“If you had told the truth, I would have just changed your office. But you chose to lie to me.”I don’t know why I lied, knowing that many staff had been fired for the same. I should have c
Giovanni’s POVMolly handled Wesley well, and just as I was filled with admiration for her, she ruined everything. It was difficult for her to face the reality of life from the castle her late parents had put her in. Not all that glitters is gold, and you can’t judge a book by its cover. Molly thinks everyone is like her, which is quite the stark contrast.The world is different, and people are no longer the same.After firing Marie and making her an offer, I saw how it gladdened Molly, but she had no idea what I planned. I wasn’t as naïve or nonchalant as Marie thought. Her body language when she spoke to me spoke volumes, but I judged her by the fact that she was good at her job and did not dare to mention whatever feelings she had for me.However, her cup was full the moment she tried to eavesdrop on my conversation with Molly. People like that could become a potential hazard in the future, so my first intention was to let her go before something important came to mind.Dealing
Molly’s POVAfter spending the day at Gianni’s office, I realized a few things from his interaction with Marie. The first thing that struck me was his statement,“You know what I hate and did exactly that. The moment you begin to lie, you lose your accreditation. I can’t work with you anymore.”This made me realize that every question Gianni avoided answering was likely because he didn't want to lie to me.However, it also made me feel like he was withholding information because he thought I wouldn't like the answer.Various worst-case scenarios started playing in my mind, but I tried to push them aside.Why did I even care about what he did with his life? He had promised to help me, and that should be enough.When we arrived at Roger’s school, I noticed a change in his mood. I wondered if something had upset him, but as soon as I stepped out of the car to greet him, he frowned and brushed past me.“Roger, is everything alright?" I asked, concerned about his well-being and eager to of
Kiara’s POVMolly has always been the good girl, stealing the hearts of our parents and everyone else for as long as I could remember. Not only that, she possessed an enchanting voice that could captivate anyone.I yearned for love and envied her voice and fame, but she always made it challenging for me to achieve the same level of admiration.When I saw her name among the nominees, I saw an opportunity to turn her moment of glory into a moment of shame.Molly, being kind and naive, was an easy target. I offered her a drink, knowing she always wanted to please me. Her director, Christopher, was also an easy mark due to his extramarital affairs.Molly was unwittingly caught in his web, and when his wife discovered the truth and divorced him, Christopher blamed Molly for drugging and seducing him. In the end, I reveled in my victory.I made no secret of my resentment towards Molly, coveting everything she had. Wesley, my ex, lacked the connections I desired, so I ended the relationship.
I met Molly after experiencing heartbreak from Kiara. Despite her fame, she was surprisingly down-to-earth, surpassing my expectations. However, when Kiara reentered my life, everything changed.I should never have agreed to have a drink with her, which led to us ending up in bed together. She exploited the situation and threatened to blackmail me.Initially, I wanted to confess everything to Molly, but I felt tainted after the incident and was afraid she would break up with me. Molly was like an angel from heaven, making me feel guilty whenever I was with her.When I considered sparing myself the misery and breaking up with her, the scandal occurred. I knew it wasn't true, but to keep her by my side through it all, I constantly used it against her because of how I stood by her.What I regret is following Kiara's advice to eliminate her parents after the marriage, so we could inherit everything, but everything had been bequeathed to Molly.It wasn't difficult to exploit the fact that
Molly’s POVReencountering Wesley and Kiara was not the highlight of my day. The two seemed like a perfect match, though their affection was a bit nauseating.They both appeared insecure, finding solace in each other's company. I couldn't help but notice Kiara's lingering glances at Gianni.Unfortunately for her, Gianni was a married man with a rebellious son.What added a touch of humor to the situation was Wesley's inquiry about whether I had cheated on him.He may have wished me ill, but life had only improved for me since parting ways with him.I had no intention of groveling or begging for his forgiveness, butI couldn't leave behind my valuable jewelry and clothes, especially the ones gifted to me by my late parents on various occasions.Among them were precious photos that held sentimental value, serving as a connection to my parents.As this would be my final visit to Wesley's old house, I needed to retrieve them all.Gianni was preoccupied, and I initially hesitated to involve
Giovanni’s POV“Gio, the idiot has a camera installed, and all Dwayne had to do was hack into it. A while ago, he was talking to someone on the phone, saying he was going to record having sex with Molly and use it to blackmail her into being with him," Hank reported. I wanted to kill that son of a bitch with my bare hands."Can you get me in?" If they knew I was coming, they would find means to stop me and that would waste time."Of course. He bought over the hotel, but you can use his secret entry," Hank revealed. I was so glad he was able to do all this, even with Roger around him."Thanks, Hank, I owe you big time.""Just get there fast. He’s calling for backup, and I don’t know if Molly can handle it."To call for backup when dealing with a woman as a don was so disappointing, but I was proud of Molly. With her rejecting Don Black, I knew the idiot might try to harm her like he threatened on the phone.Don Black could not defeat her alone, and that was massive for someone who trai
Molly’s POVI was confused when Gianni instructed me to follow Jamie, watching as Erica replaced me. I felt a pang of sadness, but it was quickly replaced by the sound of a gunshot.Gianni had coldly shot Erica, and I couldn't help but feel relieved. Women like Erica and Kiara thought they could manipulate any man with their charm, but Gianni proved otherwise.We made our way to a nearby hotel, taking the elevator to the tenth floor. Stepping out, I was escorted by Jamie, who led me to a room with a bodyguard swiping a card to open the door.The room was elegantly lit, with a man sitting on a luxurious sofa under a grand chandelier. A smile crept onto my faceLeaving Wesley had brought me back to my old life, but this time, I had a man who truly loved me."I knew you'd enjoy this place. You seem happy to see me, and I'm confident that by the time we're done, you won't long for Don Gio anymore."His words almost made me laugh, but I managed to keep my composure. "Actually, my smile was
Giovanni’s POVI had paid a hefty sum to have those scandalous photos of Molly deleted, even resorting to hacking into phones to remove them so when Erica claimed to have them, I was skeptical.Don Black was playing games that I found distasteful. After Molly won the competition, he had the audacity to spout nonsense."Don Gio, I didn't finish explaining the rules before the process began," he said nervously, sensing my displeasure."What do you mean?" I scowled, my anger rising."I get to keep the winner and do as I please with her, and you get to keep the loser and do as you please with her.""How dare you?" I seethed, feeling the urge to confront him."Molly is staying with me, and I will find you," I declared firmly, with Hank monitoring the situation through a hidden camera."Don Gio, let her go. She can help us locate Don Black's whereabouts. I'll keep an eye on her," Hank reassured me."Don Gio, you'll never find me unless you send me Molly," Don Black taunted.An idea struck m
Wesley’s POVI felt cheated after witnessing everything when Santiago returned to the restaurant manager’s room we had used before.Due to our previous arrangement, I arrived as scheduled, still unable to get over what had happened at the park that day.Fortunately, I left before Don Gio arrived, as he would have held me responsible for Molly’s disappearance. However, seeing them together indicated that he had eventually found her.My company has been experiencing a shortage of staff recently, causing me to almost miss this meeting. Dozens of my staff resigned on the same day, leading me to hire new employees, only to have some of them resign again.I couldn't determine who was enticing them with better offers to make them leave, but I have been working overtime to meet the company's expectations.Similarly, some of my remaining staff members have expressed their desire to resign due to the heavy workload, but I am unable to increase their wages.Despite these challenges, nothing pain
Giovanni’s PovI knew Don Black might try some tricks, but I never expected something as shallow as this. Thanks to Molly, I had some insight into his identity, so he couldn't fool me completely.Suddenly, Hank's voice came through the earpiece I was using to communicate with him discreetly. Molly was unaware of our communication."Gio, Don Black is at a hotel near the restaurant. I think he might ask for Molly. I'm heading there now."I wanted to inquire about Roger, but then I heard a voice in the background."Uncle Hank, I'm tracking the location."Hearing his voice lifted my spirits, but I realized I still had a gun pointed at the person in front of me and the bodyguards around had guns pointed at me and Molly but that was the least of my worries.My men were right behind the door and would enter at my signal."Don Dawson, you've got it all wrong. I'm here to deliver a message from Don Black."As I looked up, Santiago had vanished, and the woman was still trying to flirt with me, b
Molly’s POV“Will you believe me if I told you that you were the reason I kept wearing a white suit every day?" Gianni's question stopped me in my tracks, just before he reached the door."What are you talking about?" I asked, genuinely surprised as he patiently explained, his gaze not leaving mine."Molly, when I couldn't reach you again after everything settled down, I felt guilty, bitter, and angry with myself. Even worse, I felt like a terrible person whenever I remembered how pure you were and how I couldn't protect you from those bullies because I found out too late."Bitterness tinged his voice. "You were already married, and I couldn't contact you to apologize. That's why wearing white made me feel the purity I always saw in your eyes."I was speechless, tears threatening to spill from the corners of my eyes. His wearing white was not as people said.It was a personal matter between us and I felt guilty for trying so hard to forget him and moving on with Wesley but maybe, that
Molly’s POVAfter shooting Nicole in the head, I felt guilty but Gianni was able to take it all away.I loved him and this time, I was so possessive of him whenever I saw the female employees looking flirtatiously at him but what I noticed was, Gianni never even looked at them.With him, I felt like the only woman in his world, which made me special. For a moment, I wanted to find out more about Roger’s real mom but I always feared ruining the sweet atmosphere he created for me and I hardly heard them talk to each other.If not for Roger, I would have feared taking another woman’s son but his excitement whenever he referred to me as mom mirrored my excitement.For some reason, I felt the need to thank Wesley and Kiara for taking everything from me because if not, I would have never met Gianni again.However, after knowing what he battled, I couldn’t help but continuously wonder if it would have continued without my insistence of his doing it with me.Now, he wanted me every chance he
Giovanni’s POVThe news prompted me to abruptly halt the meeting as most of the issues had been addressed."Agatha, please send the report to me first thing tomorrow morning," I instructed, and she nodded in agreement. "Yes, sir."As I stood up, I motioned for Molly to follow me before calling Hank on the phone again when we reached my office. "Tell me exactly what's going on."Hank explained, "You know how I always leave one of my spies in the shadows when I drop him off at school? He called to inform me that there were some strange men hovering around, so I told him to send a picture. Turns out, they are your mother's bodyguards."I couldn't help but chuckle at the situation. Mom's plan seemed shallow. If she captured Roger, she would try to force me to swap him with Molly, but she seemed to forget that Roger was her grandchild."Are you sure you can get him out smoothly?" I asked Hank, to which he replied with a laugh, "I went to the school immediately and picked him up. That's whe
Nicole’s POVMolly appeared frightened and anxious, clearly caught off guard by the situation. "I..." Her words seemed to stick in her throat as Gio reminded her of my past actions."Don't forget how she almost killed you," he said, picking up my gun from the floor and handing it to Molly.I desperately tried to reach the gun before him, but I failed, watching helplessly as my blood spilled onto the floor. All I wanted was to end Molly before I died, to make it all worthwhile for my mom.Gio placed the gun in Molly's hand, guiding her finger to the trigger. I hoped against hope that she wouldn't go through with it, but my fears were confirmed when he ordered, "Shoot her, Molly."Molly's hands trembled, fear evident in her eyes. She hesitated, saying, "No, I can't." A wave of relief washed over me as she tried to pull her finger away, but Gio held it firmly in place."This is my world, Molly. There are others like Nicole out there. If you can't eliminate those who threaten your life, y