Stevenson’s POV
I sat in the cold, tiny prison cell, staring at the walls. My once-powerful life had crumbled, and now I was nothing but just an inmate.The betrayal from my family, the accusations, and being locked up—it all weighed me down. Each second in this place felt like an eternity. I sighed heavily, running a hand through my unkempt hair, wondering how everything had gone so wrong.Suddenly, the cell door clanged open, and an officer stood there. "You have a visitor," the officer announced.I blinked, surprised. I hadn’t been expecting anyone. I stood up, straightening my wrinkled shirt as much as I could, and followed the officer down the long hallway to the visitor’s room. It turned out to be my lawyer."Good to see you, Mr. Grayson," the lawyer said as I sat down across from him.I gave a weak nod. "I hope you have some good news for me."He nodded and leaned in. "Actually, I do. There’s finally a way to getStevenson’s POV“I can.”The voice echoed through the room, freezing everyone in their seats. My head snapped toward the door, along with the stunned gazes of every board member.I couldn’t believe my eyes—it was HER. My very own daughter, Phoebe, stood there, bold and confident, with Fiona and Antonio on either side.I stood motionless, trying to make sense of what was happening. “What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice rough with disbelief.Phoebe met my eyes, calm and unbothered. “I’ve come to take over the company, Father,” she said casually, as if discussing something so small and insignificant. She must be out of her mind!“The same company my grandparents and great-grandparents built, just as you said. I'm the only legitimate child of the Grayson family. So, sooner or later, I will inherit it anyway.”The room went deathly silent. What was this unfortunate girl up to? I still hadn't forgiven her for throwing me in prison, yet she had the audacity to come here and spout a
Phoebe’s POVI couldn't help but smile as I stood there. Everything was falling into place, just as Antonio had promised.I remember when he first explained his plan to me after revealing his intention to get my dad out of prison. I had been skeptical at first, but after he explained his plans to me, I was glad that he was on my side.The thrill I felt was indescribable; the idea of watching my dad squirm, his company slipping through his fingers—it was all too perfect. I couldn’t wait to see his face once it all played out.Mr. Shepherd cleared his throat, pulling me back to the present. “Alright, let’s start the voting,” he announced, setting the room in motion. The board members exchanged glances before they began casting their votes.One by one, they made their choices. Some still supported my dad, no surprise there. They had been feeding off his scraps for years, benefiting from the little perks he’d thrown their way—perks that would certainly end when I became CEO.But their loy
Antonio’s POVI leaned back in the soft leather chair, sipping my drink and letting the warmth of the whiskey burn gently as it went down. The slow music playing in the background made the whole atmosphere relaxed.This private club was as luxurious as it was exclusive—a place where people like me could unwind and take care of business without anyone watching. I'd been using it since I came to this city to arrange private meetings with people and also to enjoy and relax my nerves.Tonight was different, though. I was in an unusually good mood. Guess who was with me, enjoying their drinks? Would anyone even believe they would be here with me?It was none other than Mr. Shepherd, Stevenson’s most trusted friend, and Mr. Ryan, Stevenson's most trusted lawyer. Both men had played their parts perfectly, and I was very pleased that I could get them to work for me.The two most important people Stevenson relied so much on. Who said money couldn'
Stevenson’s POVThe same night….I sat alone at the bar, just staring at my glass, lost in thought. My life had taken such a drastic turn, and now, here I was, no longer the CEO of the company I had dedicated years of time and hard work to grow.Antonio and Phoebe had taken everything from me and even dragged Fiona into their mess. How could it have come to this?But what puzzled me most was how Fiona knew about the 5% of shares I’d secretly sold. I’d been careful, very careful, to cover it up, even using her shares to balance the numbers.This was the reason I’d initially wanted her shares transferred to my name—it would have made everything so much easier to hide. But somehow, Fiona found out. And now, everyone was aware that I didn’t own the highest percentage of shares in my own company.I was certain that I hadn’t told anyone. My lawyer had processed everything discreetly. No one at the company had noticed a thing, so how di
Fiona’s POVI sat back in the warm spa, the steam rising around me, as I enjoyed the treatment. Yesterday had been an intense day, but the look on Stevenson’s face when he realized he’d lost everything—it was all worth it. The shock, the defeat... He deserved it for all his lies, for all the betrayal.“I’ll never forget that look,” I said to Phoebe, who lay beside me with her face covered in a cooling mask. “Your father really had it coming. After everything he did to us.”Phoebe smiled beneath her mask. “He definitely did. I even made some calls to find out more about his mistress to humiliate the slut, but there’s no progress yet. She’s either hiding really well or she’s not who we think she is.”I sighed, letting the heat of the spa melt my worries away. “Honestly, I don’t even care about her anymore. Let her have him. I just want to enjoy my life now, without constantly thinking about Stevenson and his affairs.”Phoebe laughed softly.
Sheila’s POV I wasn’t planning on running into Phoebe and her mother today. My main goal was simple: grab a few clothes for my mom before she got discharged from the hospital. The doctor had decided to run a thorough checkup on her, which extended her stay by two more days. I thought I’d use this time to pick out something nice for her, something to cheer her up after such a long hospital stay.Kane, one of my bodyguards, had suggested this boutique when I mentioned I needed to stop by the mall. I hadn’t expected the prices to be this high, though. Even with the money Grandpa had given me, I didn’t want to waste it on luxuries. I still needed to plan for my future, especially after I left Andrew’s life. Just as I was browsing through the racks, I felt a shadow looming over me. It was Phoebe and her mother, Fiona. Great. Of all people to run into.I ignored them and moved on to another section after the stupid stunt they had just played
Sheila’s POVAs soon as I spotted the new rack, I dramatically exclaimed, “Wow. These are exactly what I’ve been looking for! No wonder I couldn’t find anything earlier.”The assistant chimed in, loudly announcing, “These are from a very expensive collection. Are you sure you can afford them?”I smiled at the bait and responded, “I’ll take a few. The price isn’t an issue. I've been looking for this exact collection, which is why I haven't really picked many dresses since I came.”Right on cue, Phoebe’s obnoxious voice rang out just as I expected. “I’ll buy every dress on this rack,” she stated arrogantly.The assistant feigned surprise and glanced at both of us as if confused about what to do at that point.“These dresses are more expensive than others, ma’am,” she warned, then gestured toward me. “And this lady here seems to be interested in some of the collection. Perhaps, you can check out other sections so that you'll have va
Sheila’s POV The manager smiled warmly. “Yes, it’s been in storage for a while. We’re so grateful you’ve decided to buy it all to support the poor and local modeling agencies that would really appreciate it.”Two women standing nearby exchanged glances, one of them whispering loudly, "Why would they donate old clothes to local agencies? Are they that cheap?"The other woman nodded, her voice low but sharp. "For all their talk about money, you’d think they’d buy something new and classy. This looks more like they’re trying to get rid of leftovers."Another shopper chimed in, shaking her head. "If they really wanted to help, they’d do better than outdated rags. I'm sure they bought these clothes at a very discounted price, but when they want to shop for themselves, they go for new collections and spend millions.”Phoebe, realizing she had been deceived, lashed out angrily at the assistant. “You tricked me! I thought they were the late