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
Wesley’s father, mother, brother, and sister were all waiting under the stairs like a group of zombies. I couldn't tell if Wesley had informed them about the divorce based on the question his mother asked me.“You seem to be in a hurry, so who do you expect to clean this house?” A humorless chuckle escaped me, and I could see the shock in their eyes at my reaction. All the pain I had buried inside erupted like a volcano.“If you won’t clean it, then sleep in the filth. I’m not your maid,” I said nonchalantly as I hurried down the stairs, walking past them with my jewelry box and duffle bag.Unexpectedly, I felt a sharp pain in my scalp, causing me to let out a shrill cry. At the same time, the jewelry box fell from my hand and broke.I was more concerned about the jewelry box than who had pulled my hair. My heart broke along with it as I knelt before the shattered box.It felt like something inside me had shattered as well. I released the duffle bag, only to be hit with another pain
Giovanni’s POVAfter the disturbing incident with Molly’s sister at court, I was concerned about her safety at Wesley’s house so despite having urgent matters to attend to, I insisted on accompanying her.Wesley did not join us, so I assumed Molly would be fine in his home. I gave her a fifteen-minute window to gather her belongings and leave before I would intervene.I believed this timeframe was ample for her to prepare to depart. However, I was unaware that there were others present until I heard a voice that resembled Molly’s.I abruptly ended my call and checked the timer I had set. There was a minute left for the fifteen minutes to elapse, but I didn’t wait and went inside, only to find the repulsive old man laying his filthy hands on my woman – a woman I was determined to spend the rest of my life protecting.I didn't care about his age when the demon inside of me raged, and I threw him in whatever direction I found, not caring about the outcome.Then I saw the old hag grabbing
I've never been a fan of violence, but this time, I supported Gianni's every action.If he had not intervened, or if I had come alone, I would have not only suffered injuries but also lost my jewelry and most likely been forced to clean the entire house.Having been on the receiving end of bullies, I found Gianni's actions extreme when he instructed Bertha to pick up the jewelry with her mouth. However, I couldn't stand Radley when he tried to act tough.The fact that he destroyed my jewelry box entirely made me want to make him pay.My late parents gave me this; it wasn’t just about the cost but the love attached to it. I planned to treasure it until I die, yet the brat this."Who are you? You can't bully us like this. This is our house."Irritation surged through me, and I walked over to him, landing another slap on his already reddened face.I was unable to complete the action before his parents assaulted me. Radley was screaming like a baby, and his mother seemed torn between suppo
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,