While in the car, before we left Dylan's mansion, he had said, "I will definitely be searched when I enter the mansion, hide this gun and throw it to me when necessary, okay?"I nodded then he handed me the gun in his grasp. I took it and watched as he got out of the car and gave instructions to his
Sydney’s povDylan pulled the trigger but nothing happened. His face became red and he tightened his hold on the gun as he continuously pulled the trigger like a fool.The scene replayed in my head for the umpteenth time that night. When Dylan left the car to go give instructions to his men, I was t
"Thank you," I whispered, letting out a relieved breath.The men started to sift through the mess but first of all, they carried Dylan's body away. I watched impassively as his lifeless form was dragged across the floor, leaving a smear of blood in its wake. Part of me felt a twinge of regret at the
Mark's POVI looked up from the man speaking when the door opened and my assistant quickly walked in, his quick strides quickly diminishing the space between us.There was an apologetic look on his face and might I say, also a happy one.What exactly was making him happy? I thought, irritated. Anoth
I continued to provide him with campaign funds until the councilman successfully became a state councilman. With his alliance and help, my influence in politics grew larger and I became the councilman's right-hand man. All of these also came with the perks to meet with several of the political bigwi
NARRATOR’S POVONE YEAR LATERThe wedding preparations were in full swing, and Sydney rushed into the dressing room like a whirlwind, and her eyes were immediately drawn to the center of the room where Grace stood, resplendent in her wedding dress."Grace!" Sydney exclaimed, her initial frown meltin
"Ugh, fine," Mark groaned, feigning exasperation. "But you owe me big time. Like, a lifetime supply of free babysitting from Damon."Sydney snorted. "As if that kid would listen to anyone but me.""Fair point," Mark conceded. "Are you coming over so we could….”“Nope. I have like a million other err
Sydney nodded, sniffling softly as she tried to regain her composure."Come on now, not you too," she chided, pulling back and giving Grace's shoulder a gentle squeeze. "You'll ruin your makeup, and we can't have that."Grace let out a shaky laugh, blinking rapidly to clear her vision.Sydney smiled