Stevenson’s POV
I turned sharply when I heard the cold voice behind me, and there he was—Caspian.Caspian wore all black—black jacket, black shirt, and dark jeans. His black cap covered the upper part of his face, making him look like a spy or something. Seeing him instantly soured my mood."What the hell are you doing here?" I snapped sharply at him, annoyed by his presence.Shepherd, sitting beside me, looked confused."What's going on?" he asked, but I didn’t bother answering him. My focus was locked on Caspian, and whatever nonsense he was about to pull."If you know what's good for you," Caspian said calmly, stepping closer, "you'll return those shares Fiona transferred to you."I glared at him and couldn’t help but laugh mockingly. "Oh, Fiona has already told you? That's very good. At least you should know the price she paid for your sorry ass. As for returning those shares," I looked him dead in the eye and declaredStevenson's POVThe world felt like it was closing in around me. Caspian’s words echoed in my head, repeating over and over like a nightmare I couldn’t escape.“You’ve been raising a child that isn’t even yours.”Those words hit me like a thunderstrike. My hands shook as I grabbed my keys, barely noticing Shepherd’s distant voice calling after me. I couldn’t hear him. I couldn’t hear anything.I stormed out of the building, my mind racing. I had to confront Fiona, had to make her explain this madness. There was no way this was true. It couldn’t be. Phoebe was mine.She had to be mine. But Caspian’s smug face wouldn’t leave my mind, that stupid smile when he showed me that picture—him and Fiona locked in a kiss. Fiona appeared younger in that picture, which confirmed that she had indeed known Caspian before she even met me.How come? How was this even possible?I fumbled with the keys as I opened my car door, almost dropp
Sheila's POVI stared at Simeon, my heart pounding in my chest. His words echoed in my mind like a bad dream I couldn’t wake up from."Evelyn is Andrew’s dead wife," I said, as a matter of fact, refusing to believe what Simeon had just told me.Simeon’s expression looked dead serious, his ever-smiling face long gone as he looked me directly in the eye.“Evelyn isn’t dead, Sheila. She’s been in a coma for a long time. Andrew just needed someone to fill the void, someone he could use as a stand-in for his perfect world, and he chose you. It’s just a pity that you look so much like Evelyn, making you the perfect candidate for his schemes.”I froze. My breath caught in my throat as I struggled to process his words. This couldn’t be true. It didn’t make any sense. Andrew had told me—he had told me that Evelyn was dead. She WAS dead.Tears stung my eyes before I even realized a lone tear had escaped my eyes. I wiped them away quickly,
Andrew's POV I slammed my hand on the table, the loud bang echoing through the room. Glasses rattled, and I felt a sharp sting in my palm. But the pain was nothing compared to how frustrated I felt right now. Simeon had taken Sheila—and Evelyn. How could this be happening? How did he even manage to take both of them? I grabbed my phone again and tried calling Killian. The screen flashed, but the call wasn’t going through. How would I be able to call Killian and confirm all this? I gritted my teeth and forced myself to focus. I had just been given an address to meet Simeon, and he had given me only fifteen minutes to get there. I glanced at the clock. I didn’t have much time left. My mind raced. I wanted to drive to the local charity hospital and confirm if Evelyn was still there. But there wasn’t enough time. If Simeon was really holding her hostage, there was no telling what he might do to her if I didn’t ar
Sheila’s POV I watched the screen in front of me, unable to tear my eyes away from it. It showed Andrew as he ran towards the east wing, where Evelyn supposedly was. My heart stopped for a second, then shattered into a million pieces. He chose her.I tried to convince myself not to feel hurt. Andrew had told me before that he didn’t love me, so why was this affecting me so much? Yet, no matter how hard I tried to hold it back, the tears started welling up in my eyes. He chose to save a comatose woman over me.I blinked rapidly, trying to stop the tears from falling, but it was useless. They slipped down my cheeks, each one a reminder of how much I had allowed myself to hope, despite knowing the truth.Suddenly, I felt a gentle hand wiping my tears away. Startled, I looked up to see Simeon standing beside me. He didn’t say a word, but the look in his eyes…it wasn’t the smirk I had expected. There was pity in them, and somehow, that made
Andrew's POVI ran through the halls, my heart racing with each step as I headed for the east wing. The only thing on my mind was that I needed to save Evelyn.The thought of losing her again made my chest tighten, pushing me to move faster. When I got to a point, I saw a massive, locked door, the kind that looked like it hadn’t been opened in years. Without thinking, I slammed my shoulder into it, grunting from the force.Nothing.I kicked it, punched it, threw my full weight against it over and over, but it wouldn’t budge. The seconds stretched into minutes, and I had no idea how long I had been there, only that I couldn’t stop. I had to save her.With one last desperate push, the door gave way. I stumbled inside, panting, but as I scanned the room, my stomach sank. Empty.There was no one here.“Damn it!” I screamed, frustrated. “SIMEON!” I yelled angrily.Where the hell was Evelyn?Suddenly, my phone rang in my pocket. I fumbled to answer it, hoping for a lead, something to guide
Stevenson’s POV I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in lying on the ground in complete darkness. No light. No sound. Nothing. The last thing I could remember was the accident, and losing consciousness, so how did I get here? I scanned the room, or at least what felt like a room. There was some sort of an overwhelming emptiness in this space, my breaths being the only thing I could hear. I lifted my hand, unable to see my fingers in the dark room.“Hello?” I called out, my voice echoing back to me, but no one answered. I shouted louder, but all I got was my voice echoing back to me. I began to panic as I didn’t know where I was or how long I had been here. It felt suffocating.As the darkness pressed in, my fingers trembled and I began to take deep breaths, trying to stay calm. I'd never thought of myself as being claustrophobic, but now, I think I was. Suddenly, a faint light flickered from the corner of the room. It looked like a candlelight.I felt a flicker of hope and with
Stevenson's POVWhen I woke up for the second time, I felt so groggy and tired. This time, I heard voices... familiar voices.I blinked my eyes open and saw her. Fiona. She was standing by my bed, speaking to the doctor in a low, distant voice.The doctor also stood beside my bed, checking the machines and scribbling something on his chart. I could barely keep up with his words, but gradually, his once distant voice became louder as he spoke to Fiona."Mrs. Grayson, as I mentioned earlier over the phone, your husband's condition is quite delicate. His throat was severely injured during the accident, which explains why he’s still struggling to speak. His ribs and chest also took a lot of damage. That’s why he’s in so much pain when he tries to move."I watched Fiona nod, concern plastered across her face as she spoke with the doctor."Will he recover?" Fiona’s voice trembled slightly. "Will he be able to talk again? He just got discharged recently. I'm still confused about how he sudde
Stevenson's POV These two serpents! They came to ruin my life. Caspian continued. “You heard me right. I tampered with your brakes. And the truck driver? I paid him to make sure you didn’t survive. It was quite easy for me to find a random old dying man who wanted to earn a large sum of money to sustain his family after he’s gone. But here you are. Still alive. Funny how things work out.” His tone turned cruel. “You’re better off like this. Karma really dealt with you and took your legs. Not that you really needed them anyways.” I grabbed the bed’s railing as hard as I could, my fingers curling around the cold metal. Anger was burning inside me, but I couldn’t even express myself. My knuckles turned white, and my whole body tensed. I wanted to scream, to shout at him, to throw a punch at his face, but I couldn’t. I felt stuck, trapped in my own body, helpless. And then there was Fiona. She stood there, watching me with a smug smile, like she was enjoying the whole thing. “Don’t
Phoebe’s POVThe men’s taunts and shoves suddenly stopped, replaced by an angry shout. "Turn off those damn bright lights!" one of them yelled.The harsh, blinding beam of a car’s headlights cut through the alley like a spotlight, and I had to squint against the glare. The three men cursed, stumbling back, clearly irritated."Hey, you! Get out of here with that light!" one of them yelled. I didn’t waste a second. With all the desperation I felt in my chest, I screamed, "Help! Please, help me!"The car’s headlights were so bright, I couldn’t see the driver at all—just the silhouette of someone sitting behind the wheel. The men looked at each other, muttering curses before taking a few steps back, clearly annoyed but not ready to give up.I could barely breathe in the tense silence, but I was just so relieved that they were backing off. It was a small victory, but it was enough to make me feel a flicker of hope. I had to get away—get to safety before they changed their minds.Then the c
Phoebe’s POV Carla’s face burned with rage as she stormed toward Rachel, grabbing her by the hair and yanking hard. “You think I wouldn’t find out? You’ve been sneaking around with my husband!” Rachel yelped, struggling to free herself. “You’re crazy! Let go of me, Carla! What the hell is wrong with you?!” The chaos erupted as other staff members tried to intervene. One of them, Lily, Rachael's best friend, stepped forward and slapped Carla hard across the face. “Enough, Carla! Stop acting like this is Rachel’s fault! Your husband doesn’t even love you—he’s only sticking around for the kids!” Carla froze for a moment, her face contorting with fury. “How dare you say that to me? He told you that crap? So, you've also been sleeping with my husband?!” she hissed before lunging at Lily. The room descended into utter chaos as Carla clawed at Rachel and then turned on Lily, who shoved her back. “Get off me, you fat pig!” Rachel shouted, pushing Carla away. The staff scrambled t
Phoebe’s POVI had barely taken a few steps when I slipped on the spilled water on the floor, losing my balance and crashing to the ground. The crash of the glass milkshake I was holding hitting the floor echoed like thunder. I stood frozen, staring at the mess. The thick, sticky liquid spread across the floor, and I could feel my heart sink.Who the hell had spilled water here?!“Phoebe!” My boss’s sharp voice cut through the air like a knife. He was fuming, his face red with frustration. “What the hell is wrong with you? How many times do I have to tell you to be careful?”I opened my mouth to apologize, but he was already shaking his head in disgust.“Get the mop and clean this up, now! I don't want to hear any of your silly excuses,” He ordered. His tone was harsher than usual, and I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks.These past weeks had been nothing short of a nightmare. It felt like trouble followed me wherever I went. Just last week, I was blamed for serving a customer t
Sheila's POVI was in my room with Mom, carefully organizing the clothes Granny had recently bought for me. There were so many that I wondered when I would have the chance to wear them all. I kept telling her I had enough, but my sweet Granny wouldn't hear of it. "Sheila," Mom began, her voice gentle yet curious, "I've noticed Andrew dropping you off quite often lately. Are you two back together?" A warm blush immediately crept up my cheeks. I paused, folding a shirt, and then replied, "We're just taking things slowly, Mom. One step at a time." She looked at me with a knowing smile, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "I see," she said, her tone teasing. "Well, if you're really sure about giving Andrew another chance, then I give you my blessings." I felt a surge of happiness and gratitude. I walked over to her, enveloping her in a tight hug. "Thank you, Mom. You've always stood by me, and I can't express how much that means to me." She pulled back slightly, holding my hands i
Andrew's POVA few weeks had passed since the chaos surrounding Therese and everything else had settled. Alfred was back to work after being suspended for weeks without pay, and things with Sheila had been going progressively smoothly. I had been buried in work, the weight of the business constantly hanging over my head. As I sat in my office, typing away on my laptop, a sharp knock on the door interrupted my concentration. Before I could respond, the door swung open, and my parents entered. My secretary rushed in after them, looking flustered. It was obvious she had tried to stop them, but they were having none of it. "Andrew," my father called out, his tone already tinged with annoyance. My mother followed behind him, her expression unreadable but no less intense. My secretary stepped into my office and began to explain. "I... I apologize, Mr. Walker. They insisted on seeing you immediately," she said nervously. "They refused to wait for me to inform you before they barged i
Sheila's POVAs the plane touched down in the city, I felt a sense of relief mixed with anxiety. We were finally back, but the weight of everything that had happened still loomed over me. As soon as the plane’s door opened, the cold rush of air hit us, and I could see the flashing lights of police cars waiting on the tarmac. They were already here, prepared for whatever would unfold next. As we began to step off the plane, the sound of raised voices reached us. Turning around, I saw Andrew's guards holding Anna back, their grip firm as she struggled against them. "Please, I just need to talk to her!" Anna cried out desperately, her voice trembling. "I promise I don't mean any harm!"Andrew’s expression darkened as he stepped forward. “Take her away,” he ordered, his tone cold and unyielding. “I don’t want to see her again.” “No! Please, Mistress, just a moment! I need to say something to you,” Anna pleaded, her voice growing louder. Her tear-filled eyes met mine, and the despe
Sheila's POVI didn’t know where Andrew was taking me, but I could see how furious and upset he was. His mood was dark, and I could feel the weight of his emotions without him saying a word to me. I didn’t even ask. There was something about him that made me want to follow quietly, unsure how I was going to calm him down, and not wanting to make his mood worse. He led me to a secluded part of the plane, a small, well-decorated room that looked almost like a personal cabin. Before I could ask any questions, Andrew shut the door behind us. His eyes, filled with a storm of emotions, met mine for a brief moment before he suddenly pulled me into his arms. I froze, caught off guard by the suddenness of his embrace. He pressed his head against my shoulder, holding me tightly as though trying to find some comfort. We stood there for a few seconds, both unsure of what to do. Hesitantly, I began to pat his back, uncertain of how to respond. “They turned against me! I trusted them so muc
Andrew’s POV I was trying so hard to understand what I had just heard. Anna, the woman who had served me so faithfully all these years, had been hiding something this massive from me. How could Therese be Anna's daughter? I stared at her, disbelief flooding my veins. I hadn’t known Anna had a child, let alone one who was working in my mansion under false pretenses. “What’s going on, Anna?” I asked, my voice thick with anger and confusion. “How is it possible that your daughter has been working here without my knowledge?” Anna’s face twisted with a mix of guilt and fear, tears welling up in her eyes. She had never been one to break down easily, but this time, it was different. “She’s not really my daughter, Master,” Anna explained shakily, her voice quivering. “She’s my late twin sister’s child… I raised her as my own after my sister passed away. I’ve done everything I could to give her a good life, everything. I sent money whenever I could, supported her when she needed it. I
Andrew's POV“Double-check everything,” I instructed the housekeeper over the phone. “The villa needs to be ready when we arrive, and I want the staff there briefed. No room for error.” “Yes, Sir. Everything is confirmed,” the voice on the other end said. “Good,” I replied with a nod before hanging up. It had taken a lot of effort to organize this, but I knew it would definitely be worth it. I turned to Alfred. “Are the movement schedules finalized? And the cars we'll be using once we land?” He nodded. “Yes, Master. Everything has been arranged as per your instructions. Everything has been confirmed.” “Excellent,” I replied, leaning slightly against the window frame. I allowed myself a small smile, one of satisfaction. The truth was, I knew Sheila wouldn’t have come willingly if I had asked her outright. She would’ve found an excuse, some way to evade me. That’s why I had to take matters into my own hands. It wasn’t ideal, but it was necessary. Alfred tilted his head, ob