Sheila’s POV
I carefully scooped the warm soup we had just made into a flask, making sure it was sealed tightly. As I packed the flask into my bag, Grandma walked over, wiping her hands on her apron."Tell your mother I’m sending her my regards," she said warmly, her eyes full of affection. "And that I wish her a speedy recovery.""I will, Grandma," I replied, giving her a quick hug. "Thanks for helping me with the recipe. I’m sure Mom will love it."Grandma chuckled softly, her eyes twinkling. "Of course she will. And tell her not to worry—soon, she’ll be back home where she belongs, and won't have to stay in the hospital any longer."I nodded and headed out, as I muttered ‘amen’ to Grandma's encouraging words. It was so much better to spend the day with my mom rather than thinking about what happened last night.The drive to the hospital was quick, and as I entered my mother’s room, her face lit up when she saw me. She sat up sAndrew’s POVI was packing my briefcase, preparing to leave the office and head to Grandpa’s house to apologize to Sheila and take her back home. Just as I was about to grab my keys, my phone rang. Glancing at the screen, I saw Charles Donovan’s name flash across it. Hours after our meeting, I hadn’t expected his call. I hesitated before answering, unsure of what he could possibly want now.“Charles,” I answered, keeping my tone neutral.“Andrew,” he began. “I wanted to reach out and apologize for the way things went earlier today. Inviting you to compete with the Lyons Group like that—it was unprofessional, and I regret it.”I remained silent, waiting for him to continue.“I’ve had some time to reconsider,” he said slowly. “After reviewing both your proposals, I realized that Walker Enterprises is the right partner for us. If you’re still willing, we’d like to award you the contract.”I immediately smiled when I heard
Andrew's POVWe walked in silence to the study, and as soon as we were inside, Sheila turned to face me.“Who is Evelyn?”My entire body tensed, and I felt my jaw clench. This was the one subject I never wanted to talk about. Why was she suddenly interested in Evelyn?“I don’t want to discuss this,” I said coldly, hoping she would drop it.But Sheila wasn’t backing down. It seemed she had prepared very well for this confrontation.“I have a right to know who she is, Andrew. Who is this woman, and what's your relationship with her?”“Sheila, I said just drop—”“Don't you dare tell me to drop it!” Sheila yelled angrily, raising her voice. “I've had enough of all this! You must give me an answer right now! I deserve to know who the hell Evelyn is!”My temper immediately flared, and before I could stop myself, I snapped. “You don’t deserve to know who Evelyn is.”Her eyes blazed with anger as she w
Sheila's POV“Is this Evelyn?” I demanded, holding the photograph up to Andrew’s face. “Why does she look like me?”Andrew looked horrified, his phone dropping from his hand as he stared at the picture with disbelief. He took the photo from me, holdjg onto it tightly as if he feared it would disappear. I couldn’t understand why he looked like someone who had just seen a ghost. “Why does she look like me?” I asked again, my voice trembling.Andrew slowly headed to his chair and sank into it, his posture as slumped as if he had received the saddest news of his life. He rubbed his hands through his hair, letting out a deep sigh. I watched him, confused and desperate for answers.When I first saw the picture of Andrew and the woman, who looked so much in love, I wondered when I had ever taken such a picture with him. Then it hit me— the note! It warned me not to think I could ever replace Evelyn, making me believe this woman in th
Andrew’s POVI sat in the bar with James across from me, the slow music playing in the background doing nothing to calm the storm in my heart.James looked at me with a serious expression, waiting for an answer. "Why did you lie to Sheila about Evelyn being dead? Why didn't you just come clean with her?"I rubbed the back of my neck, feeling tired and exhausted with everything. "I honestly don’t know, James," I admitted. "It just felt like the right thing to say at the time. I thought it would protect Evelyn."James frowned. "Protect her from what? Sheila? Sheila’s not a threat to Evelyn."James was right—what exactly was I trying to protect Evelyn from? Sheila couldn’t harm Evelyn, especially not with Evelyn in a coma.But at that moment, my instincts kicked in, and I’d said it without thinking. Now, looking back, it made no sense. Deep within me, I felt I did that because I was scared that Sheila might leave me once she found o
Stevenson’s POVI 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 get
Stevenson’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'