Paige's POVNoah…I saw him. Someone opened the door beside him. I don't know what happened but I'm worried. I'm scared…"Noah…"I lifted my arm. "Noah…""Paige!"That's when I opened my eyes. I swallowed hard. My throat felt so dry and I felt so weak."Paige…"I turned to my side and met a pair of worried eyes. My lips trembled as I called him. "D-Dad…"He nodded and kissed my temple. "I'll call the doctor—""No," I said and held his hand. "No, dad. W-Where is Noah?""You hurt your head, Paige. You should rest more.""Dad…" I said, pleading. "Where… is Noah?"He slowly shook his head. "Paige, Noah wasn't with you.""W-What?" I started panicking. "Dad, he's… he's with me. Dad, he was with me.""We know, sweetheart." Dad nodded and caressed my hair. "We know. He called Oliver before he followed you. But when your cousins saw, you're alone."I squeezed my eyes closed and sucked my breath. I gritted my teeth. "T-There's someone, dad. Before I lost my consciousness, someone in red opened
Paige's POV"Congratulations, Mrs. Hanson. You are officially the new CEO of the Hanson Group.The members of the board including Noah's uncles are standing before me. After a month, they officially appointed me as the new CEO of the Hanson Group.I smiled and shook their hands one by one.It's been a month since the accident happened. We haven't found Noah, but I have a huge doubt that he's really with Thalia. That woman disappeared again—the reason why my suspicions of her worsened.I glanced at Uncle Chris who's looking at me. I can see something in his eyes. He wants to talk.I turned to Oliver. "I'll be in the office.""Yes, madam."I exited the conference room and went to my office. It was Noah's previous office and it feels so empty now that he's not here.The door swung open. Uncle Chris and Uncle Tom entered."Uncle…"They both sat on the chair in front of my table. Uncle Tom sighed and stared at me. "We still have no trace of Noah, Paige. I think he's being caged again."I s
Paige's POVI thought meeting Noah would make me feel at ease but no. Instead of feeling happy and glad, I felt empty, angry and sad. I don't know why. AmI angry because of our situation? Am I missing his presence so much? Or am I sad because it seems like fate doesn't want us together? I don't know. All I know is I feel so different… negatively.I heaved a sigh. I have to wait for him, but I don't wanna wait anymore. I'm tired of waiting. I'm tired of fighting when I'm fighting against an unclear enemy. I don't even know if Roberts family is willing to fight face to face or if they just want to play with me."Mommy, Nate is crying," Asher welcomed me right after I entered the house.I immediately carried Asher in my arms and walked upstairs. "Why is he crying? What happened?""He wants to see daddy, mommy."I chewed my bottom lip. Of course, he meant Neo. I failed to fulfill my promise to Nate that I'll bring his dad here. Now, he's angry at me.When I entered the room with Asher, I
Paige's POVI'm inside Steve's car. We're now in front of the resort while I'm waiting for Achi and Isaiah's update. It turned out Troy did an investigation about Thalia and he found Naomi's location through his sources. It helped a lot since we saved time. I'm certain we will be able to execute the plan smoothly."Are you sure it will work, Paige? Your previous plans didn't work. And now, you're up for a war."I shook my head. "I'm not sure if this will work, Steve. But this has to work. This is my last plan.""What gave you so much courage, Paige?"I pressed my lips together and refused to answer. Probably because I know that Noah is alive and still on my side.While waiting for Isaiah's call, I sent a message to Ares who's in the house with the kids. I also sent a message to Oliver, asking if everything is fine.After a few minutes, Isaiah sent me a message. They're now in Naomi's location. I put my phone in my pouch and looked at Steve. "It's time."He nodded and handed me an earp
Noah's POVI was left with no choice but to agree on Thalia's terms. She doesn't know that I remember everything. I managed to make her believe that I lost my memories after the accident. I want to see Paige. I want to know if she's okay but after I overheard Thalia getting angry after Paige survived the accident, I thought there's only one way to end this. That is to defeat her alone. Thalia only wants me. She wanted to harm Paige because she believed Paige stole me from her. She's gone crazy. But it's not entirely her fault. I am at fault too. I brought us into this situation, now I want to resolve this on my own. To protect Paige. To save my family.I squeezed my eyes closed. I'm also tired of this bullshit. To be honest, after I talked to Paige's father, I realized all my mistakes. I hated Neo all my life when he didn't do anything to me. When we're still kids, he attempted to get close to me, but I refused because I saw him as an enemy. I hated him because his mom was my dad's mi
Paige's POV"ARES!" I ran to him and shook his shoulders. I checked on him, worried he's shot or what."Ares, wake up! What happened?" I swallowed hard and sucked my breath in fear. God! No, please…Slowly, he opened his eyes and looked at me. "Paige…"Tears rolled down my cheeks. I was relieved but I couldn't help my tears. Damn! I was so scared. I was so freaking scared. I thought something happened to him."What happened?" I asked with a hoarse voice. I licked dried lips and roamed my eyes around. Everything is fine here.He sat on the floor and caressed the back of his neck. I looked upstairs. The kids are upstairs, right?"I'm fine, I just passed out because of dizziness," he answered and held my hand. "Are you okay? I'm sorry."I shook my head. "It's okay. Are you still dizzy? Do you want me to bring you to the hospital? Where are the kids?"He smiled and shook his head. "I'm fine, Paige. The kids are sleeping in Alex' room. What happened to the banquet?""MOMMY!"I was able to
Paige's POV"Thanks for visiting, Paige. But you don't have to."I smiled at Steve and handed him a piece of sliced apple. He ate it and turned to the television. News about Noah flashed on the screen. They're shocked after learning that Noah is still alive and it was Thalia's father who plotted his death. Thalia and her father are now in jail."Noah Hanson will face the consequence of hiding, Paige." Steve heaved a sigh and glanced at me.I nodded. "Yeah. That's what's gonna happen.""How are the kids?"I looked away, chewing my bottom lip. "Naomi is safe. She's in my house. The twins are also safe.""Neo Hanson is still alive and free, Paige. It's not over yet."Shaking my head, I looked at him again. "I don't think he'll be a threat. I called the guard in Noah's rest house. Neo isn't doing anything strange.""And that's what's strange, Paige. He's being held. He should be trying to escape, but why is he so calm?"I fell in silence. Pressing my lips together, I heaved a sigh and sho
Paige's POVUnder the soft fabric of the blanket on the bed, we're hugging each other, feeling each other's warmth. I'm playing with Noah's chest bristle while he's talking to Oliver over the phone. His legs against mine. The bristles on his legs are tickling me. While his left arm serves as my pillow and his left hand softly combs my hair."I already made it clear to the board, Oliver. If they don't want to trust me again, I don't care. Besides, they can't just kick Paige out of her position. Uncle Chris and Uncle Tom own half of the shares. They can't come up with a decision without their approval."Right! I'm still the CEO of the Hanson Group. I heaved a sigh. It's kind of tiring. I felt Noah moved. He looked down at me and kissed my hair."Okay. Make sure Neo won't do anything."He ended the call after that and put his phone on the bedside table. He moved a bit to face me. He hugged my waist, burying my face in his chest."What did he say?" I asked in a hoarse voice."They want to
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