Paige's POVTears formed in the corner of my eyes. I felt like something exploded right in my face. No! No! That's impossible. I shook my head as I grabbed Achi's arm. "W-What… What do you mean?"He palmed his forehead and shook his head. "I don't know what happened, Paige. I just saw the news about Noah's car exploding and a body inside was found."I sucked my breath as my hands trembled. I shook my head continuously. "No. No, Achi. It's not him. It's not him, Achi."He nodded. "We believed that it's not him, but Oliver is here. He confirmed that it was Noah inside that car—"I didn't wait for Achi to finish talking. I ran downstairs and saw Oliver and Isaiah with Steve and my cousins. I rushed towards Oliver and grabbed his arm.He looked at me with tears in the corner of his eyes. "Miss Paige…""What happened, Oliver. It's not him, right? Tell me it was not him!"He looked down. He seemed to be restraining his tears a while ago but his emotions bursted out after he saw me. "Miss Pa
Paige's POV"Paige…"I lazily lifted my face and looked at Neo, who just entered my office—Noah's office. He's looking at me with those gentle eyes. I felt my blood start boiling. I still can remember how he tried to ruin me and Noah. I can still remember the selfishness in his eyes that day he picked up Nate.Nate. Right! I have a hunch that he's my Liam. I think I just have to lure Neo to get what I want.I flashed an exhausted smile. "Neo."Without further ado, he rushed to me and hugged me. I was taken aback. I wanted to push him away but my arm did the opposite. I hugged him.He caressed my hair. "It's okay, Paige. It's okay, Paige. I'm here. I'll take care of you."A selfish comfort. I want to slap him and laugh at him. He can never lure me again. I've learned my lesson. I've learned to observe the people around me. The deaths of the people around me made me learn and made me stronger in a negative way. Yes, I must say. I learned the hard way.Tears streamed down my cheeks as I
Paige's POV"This is your fault, Paige! This is your fault! You killed Noah!"I lazily bore my eyes at Thalia, who blocked me in front of Noah's company. She was looking at me with fury. Her eyes are burning with hatred. Now, seeing her convinced me that she's not really involved with what's happened to us.I sucked my breath and gripped the strap of my bag. I stared at her without emotions in my eyes."This is your fault, Paige!" She screamed again and was about to slap me when I pushed her away.She fell on the ground, shocked with what I did. I gritted my teeth as my eyes sharpened. She was looking at me with her widened eyes. I don't even care if someone sees us. I'm so done with her attitude. I don't wanna be kind and a coward anymore."Leave, Thalia. I still haven't forgotten how you stole my husband," I said as I balled my fists. "Leave, Thalia!""No!" She growled back and stood on her feet. She was about to attack me when Oliver and my bodyguards blocked her. I lifted my chin,
Paige's POV"Thank you for giving me a chance to eat dinner with you, Paige."I smiled at Neo. "It's nothing compared to how you made me feel better these past few days, Neo. I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for comforting me."He smiled and grabbed my hand. He squeezed it as he stared into my eyes. "For you, Paige. Anything for you."I nodded and smiled at him again. We started eating in silence while music was playing. After eating, he offered to have a drink."Do you want some wine?"I stared at him for a second and then I nodded. "That would be great."He smiled sweetly. "Wait. I'll just get wine."I nodded. He entered the kitchen of his house. While he's away. I took something from my bag. I poured the liquid content on Neo's food and bit the tip of my finger after that. I waited for him to come back carrying a bottle of wine and glasses.He smiled at me. "Let's have a drink."I nodded and accepted the glass. He poured on my glass and on his glass too. We gently bumped
Paige's POV"Paige, release me! Damn it!"I stared at Neo with a blank face. He's tied to the chair while glaring at me. I crossed my arms and shot an eyebrow up."Paige!" He tried to struggle but he couldn't free himself.I heaved a sigh. "You're just wasting your energy, Neo.""Damn you, Paige! I've loved you!"I tilted my head. "Did I tell you to love me? I didn't Neo. You're unlucky, you fell in love with the wrong woman."He laughed hard. "You'll regret this, Paige. If you're thinking I was the one who killed Noah, you're wrong. I will never kill him, Paige. I want him to suffer wide-eyed. I want to kill him in emotional pain."I rose from my seat and slowly walked towards him. I nodded. "Okay, then. I will erase your name from Noah's list of killers."His forehead creased. "You've gone crazy.""YOU ARE THE ONE WHO'S CRAZY!" I shouted at him.I rushed to him and grabbed his jaws, making him look at my face."Look at me, you bastard! Look at me and tell me what I did to you to man
Paige's POV"Are you sure you want to move into your grandfather's house?"I looked Alex in the eyes. There are doubts in it. Now, I know he's also thinking the same thing as Ares. I can't blame them, though. They know me so well that they can even read the expression on my face.I slowly nodded. "I need to do something.""That might put you in danger, Paige.""I know," I answered. "That's why I'm planning to go there alone."His forehead creased. "What?"I smiled at him. "I will be fine, Alex.""How about the kids? I don't know what to say to Nate anymore, Paige. He keeps on asking about his dad. What happened to Neo Hanson, by the way? Where is he?""He's somewhere safe.""Paige!"I rose from my seat and turned my back on Alex. I remained in that position as I spoke. "I want you to look after my kids, Alex. I will find Noah."I heard him gasping. "Paige, Noah is dead!""No," I answered and faced him. I shook my head. It wasn't him, Alex. That burned body wasn't him.""You said it yo
Paige's POV"Paige, what happened? I thought you're with Mr. Hanson?" He looked so worried as he asked me.I understand him. Last time, Noah even called him to make sure that I won't lose my job, now I'm about to get engaged to him. This sounds so crazy, I know. But I have a plan. I don't trust Harold Wolkzbin even if he's my grandfather. I'm sorry, mom, but I can't find myself to trust your father.I looked down as I chewed my bottom lip. "Mr. Monroe, someone killed him.""What? H-How? I mean… last month he… Damn!"I shook my head. "I didn't know my grandfather had another plan. I thought he's just gonna help me find Noah's killer."He heaved a sigh and gently pulled my arm closer to him. "Look, Paige. I know you don't want this marriage either. I don't like it too. I have someone I like already."I looked up at him. "You don't like this marriage?"Then, could he be a great help?He shook his head. "I'm not a fan of marriage for convenience, Paige. I don't like this. But for our sake
Paige's POVSilence filled between me and Ares. He was just looking at me when I saw something on the kitchen counter. Ares glanced at the thing that's keeping my gaze locked."That's a gift from Steve. He bought toys for Asher and Nate yesterday."I slowly nodded. "A remote controlled helicopter?""Yeah. Nate loves it."Suddenly, an idea popped up in my mind. My lips curved into a smile as I laughed. Ares looked at me with furrowed eyebrows."What's in your mind, Paige?"I just grinned at him. "May I borrow your cellphone? I'm gonna call Oliver. I can't use my cellphone. It might be bugged."He nodded and handed me his phone despite the visible confusion in his eyes. I typed Oliver's number and called him.[Hello? Who is this?]"Oliver."[Miss Paige! I've been waiting for your call.]I smiled. "Can you buy a remote controlled something that has a camera, Oliver? I need it today."[Sure, Miss Paige.]"Thank you. Give it to Alex today. I'll be waiting."[Noted, Miss Paige. By the way,
Noah's POVI'm sitting on the bench while reading a book. Isaiah is with me. He's winking and waving at every college girls who pass in front of us. I frowned even more when he gave them flying kisses. I shook my head. He's hopeless. I'm a womanizer but not in school. I'm also choosing the woman I'd flirt with, not like him who would flirt with every woman he sees."She's looking at you again."My forehead creased and looked in the direction where Isaiah is looking. My eyebrow automatically shot up after I caught her staring at me. She quickly averted her gaze but it doesn't change the fact that she's been stalking me ever since we bumped into each other in the library.Isaiah moved closer to me to whisper. "Cousin, why don't you entertain her? Can't you see? She's cute."I glared at Isaiah. "You know I like Thalia. And damn, cousin. Can't you see that woman's face? She's too innocent. She looked like a baby."Isaiah's laughter broke. "That's the point, cousin. She looks like a baby.
Paige's POVThis is the time I've been waiting for. After everything that happened, we're finally here. After all the pain, all the hardships, all the tears we shed, all the heartaches we felt, finally. Finally, we're here. It's making my heart jump in so much happiness.I chewed my bottom lip as I held my bouquet tight. I'm nervous. I'm standing in front of the glass house. We're having a beach wedding and this is actually my dream wedding.I smiled as I looked at the horizon. The calm sea is so beautiful to watch. I could spend my whole day watching the ocean."Paige!"I looked at Tessa. She's beautiful in her dress. I smiled and waved at her. "Hi."She stared at me while smiling. "You're so beautiful."I chuckled and caressed her hair. "Thank you. You're so beautiful too, Tessa."She giggled. "I know right."I smiled and stared at her. "Do you wanna share something with me?"Her smile faded and she pouted. She even rolled her eyes as she answered. "I'll tell you everything soon. Fo
Paige's POV"I think something is going on between Tessa and Steve," I whispered to Noah while we're in his office. I visited him here today. He's very busy. So, I visited him. I also brought him lunch.He turned to me. His eyes are tired and sleepy. His reddish lips are slightly parted and wet. I would want to kiss those lips all day. "You think so?"I nodded. "Yup!"He started massaging his temple. I smiled while watching him. I understand that he's tired. He's managing two companies and it's easy. I don't know how to help him, so taking care of him while he's working is the least thing I can do.I pulled myself up and started massaging his temple. He froze and looked at me. I smiled and crouched behind him. I kissed his nose. "Let me massage you."He smiled and squeezed his eyes closed, allowing me to do what I wanted."Paige…""Hmm?""You think the kids will forgive us when the right time comes?"I froze for a second and heaved a sigh. "I hope so, Noah."He opened his eyes and our
Paige's POV"I love burgers!" Asher exclaimed after Neo bought the twins a burger. Naomi is now eating her ice cream. They're being pampered by Neo and their uncles. We still couldn't tell the kids about their real situation, but I'm trying to make them understand little by little. I know Asher already has an idea, I just hope he will understand.We're staying in Noah's house since the renovation of Aunt Precy's house is still ongoing. It's been 3 months since the incident happened. After the explosion, Neo and Noah came out from the side of the burning house. Neo said he saw Noah entering, following Tessa who's being dragged by Wilson, so he followed.I'm so thankful to Neo. Actually, Isaiah tried to follow Tessa too, but one of the hired killers tried to shoot my dad, so he saved my dad first. I was too oblivious to what's happening behind me that night because I was too focused on the burning house."I'm back!" Tessa entered the house with a big smile plastered on her lips. She's c
Paige's POVI was entering the gate of Aunt Precy's house wearing a simple white dress. Underneath, on my legs, there's a knife. No one knows about this knife. I wanted to make sure so I prepared this and myself.I looked up at the sky. It's so dark and there's no star. It seems like it's gonna rain and the sky is also prepared for the dangerous event that will happen here later.Truthfully, I'm scared. It turns out Papa hired some criminals to execute his plans. The police confirmed that the people who put the death threat was a group of hired killers that has been roaming around the country. The police also warned us about the possibility that they knew our plans but that was just a 10 percent chance. The 90 percent were on our side."Paige, come with me. It's Noah…"My eyes widened. "Huh? What happened to Noah? And what are you doing here, Isaiah?"Isaiah shook his head and grabbed my arm. "Let's go!"I roamed my eyes around with a confused expression on my face. I even noticed a c
Paige's POV"You didn't tell me about it, Paige. What if something happened and you're alone here with the kids?"Dad continued scolding me. Noah is sitting beside, holding my hand tight. On the arm rest of the single couch was Ares, who's looking at me with furrowed eyebrows. I know he's thinking the same. If dad's not here, Ares will be the one to scold me and I'd rather have dad scold me than him. Ares is just so scary when he's angry."You can't ignore something that could bring complications, Paige. If Achilles didn't see the death threat, would you tell us about you meeting your grandfather and receiving death threats from him?"I heaved a sigh. "Dad, the death threats aren't for me. It's for you and Noah. Papa wants to harm the both of you and I'm worried because I didn't know he's still capable of hiring someone to do that."Dad laughed without humor. "Even so! What if those people break in here? Or what if they burn this house? You can't just decide on your own, Paige. You ha
Paige's POVI'm standing in front of Noah. I brought him to my room since he said he would say something to me. I even checked his crotch to make sure that it's not swollen or what. I'm really worried. It could be deadly and I'm not allowing that. Not anymore.He held my hands and stared up at me. "Paige, it was a testicular trauma."My forehead creased. "W-What?"He looked away. Confidence left his eyes as he looked down as if he's ashamed. "I got this after my first accident four years ago. T-The doctor gave me medications. I have already recovered but he warned me about the side effects. It might hurt at… times and might cause in-infertility…"I was left unable to say anything. His hand started shaking. "I-I'm sorry… I'm sorry, Paige. I know I'm being selfish again. But I don't wanna lose you again. T-Though I understand if you don't wanna be with me again because of my condition. I will understand—""Noah," I cut him off and cupped his cheeks. I kissed him on the lips with so much
Paige's POV"Ahm!" I moaned as I bit my hand. Behind me, moving animalistically was Noah. I'm kneeling on the bed while he's softly pulling my hair. My heart has gone wild and became untamed as I completely submit to Noah. My eyes rolled back in ecstatic pleasure when I felt him reaching for my left bre*st while moving in and out of me.I never thought we'd make love this rough and messy. It was dirty but so damn sexy that I think I'd become addicted. He's just so good. So good in everything he does that it's making me lose my mind.Back then, we never explored each other like this in bed. He was always gentle, patient and respectful. Though I can still feel his respect tonight, I just love how he owns every inch of my body in a way I never imagined.I sucked my breath when Noah bit my earlobe, causing my eyes to roll back in my head. I gripped on the headboard tighter. I bit my bottom lip harder. The blinding pleasure is too much to handle and it's making me crazy."Fck!" Noah cursed
Paige's POV"The renovation of the coffee shop is almost done, we can reopen it two weeks from now," Alex said while we're eating dinner. Ares and Achi are sitting silently beside him. The kids are also eating. Nate and Naomi also have their own world of conversation.Dad, on the head of the table, cleared his throat. "What are your plans, Alex? Are you gonna manage it or you'll leave for abroad again?"Alex glanced at me before he looked at dad again. "I'll think about it, uncle. But if Paige allows me, I think I'll stay to help her manage the shop."Dad turned to me. "What are your plans, Paige?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Actually, I want to go back to managing my shop," I paused and looked at Alex and Ares. "I wanna ask who can manage the Wolkzbin Empire."Ares stared into my eyes. I know he's interested in business. I'm just asking Alex since he already has knowledge about managing a business.Alex glanced at Ares. "You can manage the Wolkzbin Empire, bro. I'm fine with helping Pa