Stevenson's POV I leaned back in my leather chair, listening to Mr Anselm, one of the shareholders in my company, talk with excitement and enthusiasm on the other end of the line. And why shouldn’t he be? Antonio Ricardo’s investment had sent our stock price soaring, attracting attention from investors we hadn’t even dreamed of getting. It was everything I had planned for, and more."Stevenson, this is unbelievable," Mr. Anslem said, barely able to contain his excitement. "Our stock price has skyrocketed, and the investors are pouring in. We’ve hit numbers I didn’t think were possible."I felt a swell of pride as I glanced at the financial reports spread across my desk, confirming every word he said. "This is just the start," I replied with a tinge of pride in my voice. "With Antonio Ricardo, My son in-law, on board, we’re not just riding a wave. We’re creating one. We’ve expanded into markets that were previously closed off to us. The growth potential is limitless.""And to think,
Phoebe’s POV I held the phone to my ears, my fingers trembling with frustration and disbelief. I had just finished a desperate, pleading call to my father after everything I had done to get Antonio to call my parents to get me out of here, even to the point of acting crazy and destroying things just to have one phone call.But instead of comfort or reassurance or finding a way to get me out of here, all I got was a cold, hard click—the sound of the line going dead as my father hung up on me.I stared at the phone, my vision blurring as tears welled up in my eyes. How could he? How could my own father abandon me when I needed him most?“You can’t do this to me!” I yelled at the phone, as if my words could somehow reach him. But there was no one to hear me, no one to answer my plea. The room felt like it was closing in on me, everything seemed to be ganging up against me.I crumpled to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably. The reality of my situation crashed over me like a wave, dragging
Andrew's POV “Our projections show that the Eastern market isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a necessity for our continued growth,” I said, looking around the boardroom at the expectant faces of the board members as I continued.“This expansion is crucial if we want to stay ahead of our competitors and secure our position globally.”Mr. Kensington, one of the oldest board members, adjusted his glasses and leaned forward. “Mr. Andrew, your proposal is good and solid, but with the political instability in that region, are we not taking a significant risk? How do you plan to navigate those uncertainties?”I expected this question. “Your concerns are valid, Mr. Kensington,” I responded calmly. “We’ve developed contingency plans to address potential disruptions. Our legal team is coordinating with local partners to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. We’ve also diversified our investments across multiple markets to cushion any potential setbacks.”The board members exchanged glances, noddi
Andrew's POVThe police station felt suffocating, every breath I took feeling heavier than the last. As I entered the interrogation room, my eyes locked onto the young woman sitting at the table. She looked frail, like a ghost of someone who had once been full of life with her pale skin and her hair which was a mess of tangled strands. She looked like a girl in her early twenties, but her eyes—they were dark, hollow, and filled with something I couldn’t name. Something that made me feel like I was staring into an abyss.James was standing in the corner, his gaze fixed on her. I moved toward him, my voice barely a whisper. "How did you find her? Are you sure she's the one we’ve been looking for?""She's the prime suspect. She was caught in Dante’s ward," James replied, his tone grave. "Pretending to be a nurse. She had a syringe and tried to inject Dante before the security guards noticed the abnormality and rushed to stop her—doctors said it was lethal."My stomach churned. I turned
Sheila's POVI slowly walked around the living room, the phone pressed against my ear as Andrew’s grandmother’s warm voice filled the line. I could almost see her sitting in her favorite chair, a gentle smile on her face as she spoke. “Sheila, my dear, I just spoke to a very good friend of mine who happens to be one of the best event planners in the country. She'll be coming with her group of experts to help you plan the company gala so you won't have to stress yourself too much.” she said. “You’ll be in charge of managing them, and they’ll take care of the rest.”I hesitated, my fingers tracing the edge of the couch as I sat on it. “Grandma, I’m not sure I’m the right person for this. It’s such a huge responsibility, and I’ve never done anything like this before. What if I make a mistake? What if I screw things up? I wouldn't want to disappoint you and Grandpa.”Grandma chuckled softly. “You’re worrying too much, Sheila. I have complete faith in you. The experts will handle the tech
Andrew's POVI drove into the house, my head still buzzing from everything that happened at the police station. The stress was just overwhelming, and all I wanted was a moment of peace. But instead, I stepped into a scene filled with chaos.Gwen was in the center of it, her face red with fury as she pointed fingers and shouted at Sheila. My eyes darted to Sheila, who stood a few steps back, looking shocked and confused. Anna was trying to keep Gwen from getting too close, acting as a human shield for Sheila while Alfred looked confused, battling whether to interfere in what seemed to be a women's war zone.“WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?!!!” I barked, my voice cutting through the air like a knife. The anger in my tone surprised even me, but I couldn’t help it—everything was just too much.The chaos froze. Everyone turned to look at me, the sudden silence thick with anticipation. Gwen’s eyes widened as she noticed my presence, and for a moment, she looked like a charged wild animal. B
Phoebe’s POVI paced around my room, my heart pounding with frustration. The phone rang in my hand, and I anxiously waited for my mother to pick up. When her voice finally came through, I couldn’t hold back my emotions any longer.“Mom, I can’t take it anymore. Please convince Dad to come and get me out of here,” I blurted out, my voice trembling. “Antonio doesn’t care about me. He parades his whores around like I’m nothing. He brags about how they satisfy him well and often compares me to them. I’m tired of being treated this way!”My mother’s voice was calm on the other end, almost too calm. “Phoebe, you need to calm down. Leaving Antonio isn’t an option right now.”“But why not?” I felt my throat tighten. “I can’t live like this anymore! Don’t tell me you can’t convince Dad. He listens to you; talk to him! I can’t believe you would leave me to suffer here all alone. Please, Mom!”Tears stung my eyes as I pleaded with her. At first, I was mad at her for supporting Dad, but now she w
Phoebe’s POV(Warning: Mature content 18+)I watched as Sherry and Allison climbed into bed together, exchanging a knowing glance before Sherry passionately kissed Allison and their moans filled the room.The intensity of their kiss—the way their tongues entwined, battling for dominance—sent a jolt of shock through me. I stood there, frozen in place, unable to move or look away.I'd seen countless p*rn scenes on my phone, but this—watching two women together—was something entirely different. The raw, unfiltered emotion of it stirred something deep within me, something I hadn't expected.No! What was I thinking? I wasn't a lesbian, and the thought had never even crossed my mind. So why was watching them feel so... thrilling? The confusion gnawed at me, but the excitement coursing through my veins was undeniable.I forced myself to turn my head away, my hands trembling as I tried to regain control of my thoughts. This wasn't right."You need to watch, Phoebe," Sherry's voice broke throu