Evelyn's POV What did Liam know?.... how did he know about Avery.....did Avery meet him?.. "I don't get what you mean sir " I replied wiping my palms on my skirt. "Evelyn... you infact do know what I mean.... do you have a twin?" He asked again.. I was normally always scared around Liam but this was a whole new level unlocked... "Uhmmm...ye...ye.yes sir , I actually have a twin but she has no business with my job sir...she's hasn't even been around for years now sir" I managed to say.. "So interestingly there's Two of you.... she's your ulta ego I guess " he said rather sacarstically as he let out a smile. "I don't get what you mean sir... was she the one you said you saw saw nights ago?" I asked almost fidgeting.... "It's all fine you can leave the office now..." he concluded. What did Avery do?... my ulta ego? That was correct... but what did she say?.... what did she do?....did she tell him to leave Ryan alone?... if he did he would have said som
Avery’s POV After apologising to Evelyn, I felt at peace, i wasn't going to allow a minimal argument about her boss ruin our relationship.i was supposed to be getting Ryan ready for school,but attending to that seemed just right.I headed towards Ryan’s room to get him ready for school.“Mum,are you taking me to school today?”Ryan asked curiously.“Ofcourse i am” I replied. I have actually never had taken time to take ryan to school or attend to anything relating to his academics, it had always been evelyn but today was going to change that. I’m taking Ryan to school today. “Mum,can i ask you something?”Ryan asked on our way to school.“Whats that my love?” I answered.“Well , mum can I see Uncle Liam soon”“Ryan what did i tell you about Uncle Liam?”I asked."Yes mum i do remember,but can i pretty please see Uncle Liam plese”he pleaded"Okay id see what i can do, now we’re almost at your school so get ready”i said trying to end the conversation."Mum please just let me see
Avery's POV What was Liam doing at Liam's school?... did he trace Ryan here?... did he come to see Ryan?...has he been doing this for a while?.... "What the fuck are you doing here Mr.ceo " I asked sacarstically. "Excuse me....I own this place" he answered still looking at his phone. He owned Ryan's school?..why didn't Evelyn's tell me this?...why would she bring him to a school owned by Liam's Rockwell? Doesn't Evelyn even think at all now?... "Evelyn?" He asked when he finally looked at me"What are you doing here Liam ?" I asked "Oh no no....it's you.. Evelyn's alter ego....." he said rather sacarstically and unmoved...."What.....""Uncle Liam" Ryan's voice interrupted "Oh my sweet boy....how are you? I've missed you" He said as he lifted him up."Mum....did you bring Uncle Liam to come see me ?" Ryan said his attention shifting towards me"Mum?" Liam asked."Oh yes Uncle Liam, this is..""Ryan wait for me in the car...your dearest uncle Liam and I here have somet
Avery's POV. "Avery...did you make breakfast yet?" Evelyn called out from the kitchen. "Oh yes I did already.." I replied."Smells good... doesn't it Momma?"Ryan asked Evelyn. "Ofcourse it does ...your mum almost got an award for making the best brekafats " Evelyn replied turning towards me. We all laughed."Do you have anywhere to go to today?" Evelyn asked me ."Not any i can think of" I answered "Ohh my..mum is so forgetful, don't you remember you're taking to school and back today " Ryan said"I know my love.. Evelyn here meant asides that right Evelyn?" I faced Evelyn "Ofcourse I did" she answered laughing slightly"I didn't know that..sorry mum" Ryan said laughing too" Okay then so you'd be at home by the time I get back right?" She asked."Yes yes.....any reason?" "No just wanted to know" She answered."I'd be on my way to work now...bye " she said as she left the house."Mum I'm done also can we get going" Ryan asked.."Okay...let's get into the car then." I answe
Avery's POV. I just knew he would be here tonight. Liam Rockwell!!. His charisma was indeed one of a kind. I do see why I loved him years ago. Who wouldn't love Liam Rockwell. His entrance, grand as always, embodying courage, pride and respect.. I watched him make his way through the crowd, waving hands at females, greeting investors as humbly as he could. Something called "networking" in the business world. Liam might be a cold and inconsiderate man, but when it came to making investors feel happy, feel welcomed . He was nothing short of excellent at it. The last time I and Liam where at a party together, it didn't end so well, even though he had no idea it was me. and that's how I have Ryan today, this time, to avoid any drama I need to stay away from Liam. The night had far past , and I and Liam had make eye contact a lot at the event. It was time for me to leave. I couldn't still find Peris anywhere, but leaving now would save me from a lot of challenges
Liam's POV. Why was Avery with Peris last night?...I know she worked for him but that didn't mean she would attend events with him. Peris knew something I didn't.... he was rather defensive around Avery last night. Is Avery in a relationship with Liam?. They can't be, because if they were , Avery wouldn't be as rude as she was yesterday to Peris, Avery also seemed scared at some point around him. I know Ryan is my son, Avery's reaction at the gala proves it all , but all I need to know now is how I and Avery had Ryan. I can only remember a one night stand with Evelyn not Avery. Hold on, is it what I'm thinking?.....I remember Evelyn was more confident that night, she was different that night....and I mean completely differently. Was it Avery that night and not Evelyn?... I need to know more. I need to call Mr.Victor....."Hello, who's this please" I heard a masculine voice on the call."Is this Mr. Victor Kane?" I asked."Who's asking?" He responded ."Liam R
Peris POV Liam had always been better than me, his company did better than mine, he had more skills than I did , he always got more attention whenever we were at an event, he got all the girls even but now Avery?... Avery is the first girl I wanted something more than sex with and somehow Liam just tries to involve himself in that too? Liam has always had his way, but not this time. I would do whatever it takes to make sure Avery is mine. Avery said nothing about Liam being Ryane father, I need to be sure.... "Hello boss" Bob answered as he picked up the call. "Are you sure Ryan is Liam Rockwell's son""Yes boss I am , the source never lies" he responded "Who's this source of yours ?" I asked Bob "I really cant say such confidential information boss and you know it" Bob answered. "Answer me now numbskull" I shouted"Well sir , it is Trent, Caleb Trent sir " he answered. Caleb Trent?.. I know that name , Caleb Trent. It sounded quite familiar. "Where do
Evelyn's POV Liam needs my help?....why could he need it?...I can't help sneak Ryan out of the house anymore. "What's that sir" I responded."This might come as a shock to you or it might not but I think I'm Ryan's father " Liam responded. What was Liam going on about? Its obvious he's drunk....a drunk lonely billionaire, that was what Liam was. "Evelyn are you there?" He called out over the phone. "Yes sir I am but I don't quite get what you mean sir" I responded . "Look I know it may sound crazy but trust me I'm not. I'm almost a 100% sure Ryan is my son. I'm a normal person and I have things to do. I can't call you by this time of the night to tell you something I'm not sure of" he continued . This man still maintained his ego while talking nonsense. "If you're so sure, what then do you need my help for, Avery is Ryan's mother not me , shouldn't that be private business between you and Avery?" I asked like I believed him. "That's why I need your help Evel
Avery's POV.... The city outside peris office looked beautiful, each building with tons of glowing lights, a reminder of the life I wanted to give Ryan. I sat in one of the leather chairs, holding tightly a cup of coffee that had long gone cold. My reflection in the wall looked small, disturbed and confused, but I wasn't going to let that define me. This wasn't about me, it was about Ryan. "What are you pondering on beautiful?" Peris voice interrupted my thoughts. "I just don't want to make the wrong choice" I whispered softly. Peris moved closer to me, putting his hands on the glass desk between us. Everything about him, his suit, his face , the calm authority in his voice, everything about him showed nothing but confidence. He always made seem so clear, he said it was simple, but nothing about this was or felt simple. "Avery, you're not making a mistake" he said, his tone soft but firm. "The mistake you would be making is letting Liam be in cont
Evelyn's POV. The corporate dinner was already in full swing. The beautiful hall was glittering with lights, you could see the expensive clothing, suits and gowns. When Avery fled to Chicago, I had no choice but to learn how to behave or interact at events like this, with grace. Hiding behind a smile like everything was okay. But tonight, the clicking of glasses, and the soft music playing in the background, did little to nothing to distract me from the noise in my head. I kept my eyes fixed on the table before me, trying to pay attention to the conversation going on between 2 colleagues seated beside me, but my mind was elsewhere. It had been like this for days, these same thoughts couldn't just leave my head. My body present at the event, but my heart and mind were elsewhere. With Liam. I know it's inappropriate, and isn't the right time, but I couldn't stop thinking about him, even if I tried. The more I tried, the more intensely I wanted him. The way h
Evelyn's POV.... I hadn't heard the knock on the door, until it echoed again, interrupting my thoughts. Who was it? I certainly wasn't expecting anybody , not even at this hour. My thoughts had been going through the same thing- Avery, Ryan, Liam and moving out of New York city. I wasn't expecting anyone, not after the emotional trauma that had been happening the last few weeks. I looked through the peephole, and the masculine figure I saw was a familiar one, a man in black tuxedo and well tailored pants. He looked affluential, influencetial even. Was it Liam? Or who is this person?. I opened the door, and it was Liam's rival and Avery’s boss Peris, waiting with a smirk on his face. "Evelyn Evelyn Evelyn " he said with a smile, he sounded like he had reharshed that line a lot of fime. "I hope I'm not disturbing you". There was something scary about his voice. I think I know why Avery felt so insecure about him. My hands couldn't help but shiver, but I was too tir
Avery's POVNew York city had been my home for as long as I can remember. The city lights, the busy atmosphere, everything had just been like that since I and Avery were little. But this night, something seemed different . It's not like it used it. And it's in a very bad way. I don't feel as happy as I used to . It just seemed way too annoying.I leaned against the railing of my apartment's rooftop, the cool night air hitting my skin, in an attempt to remind me what exactly it was I loved about new york city, but it didn't just seem to clivk this timemI had always been able to handle stress, to to be strong for others. But now? Now, I was beginning to hate it. I was tje one who caused all the problems they said.I had tried to convince myself that I could be the peacemaker, the one who kept everything together. But whatever I did, however I tried, it only made things worse.The war between Avery, Liam, and me was wearing me down. Avery’s trust in me was no longer there and I coul
Liam's POVThe room was filled with conversation, and the smell of expensive wine, the clicks of glasses. But I wasn't here for any of that.I saw him.. Peris.... I wasn’t here for small talk or handshakes. I was here to confront the man who had been systematically poisoning Avery’s mind against me and Evelyn, all while pretending to be her confidant.Taking a deep breath, I crossed the room, weaving through the crowd with purpose. Peris noticed me before I reached him, his smirk widening as if he’d been expecting this. He excused himself from his group, turning to face me with an air of mock curiosity.“Well, if it isn’t Liam Rockwell,” he said sacarstically. “To what do I owe the pleasure?” he continued.“Cut the act, Peris,” I shouted.....keeping my voice low enough to avoid attracting attention. “We both know why I’m here.” I continued. He knew why I was here, and his laugh, his slight laugh, proved that too.“I’m afraid you’ll have to enlighten me,” he said,“What exactly are y
Avery’s POVI could hear Ryan's laughter from the hallway. His laughter made me smile... it made me remember how much I loved him... I sat in the corner of the house, while trying to finish Peris's report.But my thoughts refused to stay on track.Ryan. Liam. Evelyn.The names circled in my head like a storm I couldn’t escape.Since Evelyn started working for Liam, she made sure she defended him no matter the action, she was like his own fairy God mother even.Liam wasn’t just Ryan’s father. He was the man who had broken me, even if he didn’t realize it. And now? Now, it felt like Evelyn was slowly taking my place in a story that should have been mine.I closed the laptop, I needed to see Evelyn, we need to sort things out, and we need to do it now.When I reached Liam’s office building, I thought for a while before going in. It wasnt ljke me to show up unannounced, but I had to do this... “Good afternoon, Ms. Lockhart. Are you here to see Mr. Rockwell?” The receptionist asked.“No,”
Evelyn’s POVThe day had been long. Too long. By the time I finished wrapping up files and preparing Liam’s schedule for the next week, the office was quiet. Most of the employees had left hours ago, but I stayed behind, preferring the stillness of the empty building.It gave me space to think.Avery’s harsh words from the other morning still lingered, carving wounds deeper than I cared to admit. Her accusation that I was somehow taking Liam’s side had left me shaken. I had always been her protector, her confidante. And now? Now she looked at me like I was nothing to her. The endless argument is causing a rift between us, a rift I didn't know how to fill.The ding of the elevator interrupted my thoughts. It was Liam .He looked exhausted.“Still here?” he asked softly.“I could ask you the same,” I replied, forcing a smile. “I thought you had left hours ago.”“I was about to, but I remembered I had some reports to review.” He replied, walking ove rto the coffee machine to get coffee.
Avery's POV It's been weeks since Liam started making effort to "make me like him" . At first, I told myself it was for the best. But later on, with every action Liam did, I began to question his intentions Was this really about Ryan, or there was more to it?. I tried my possible best not to think about it, but anytime Liam came around to take us out to dinner or some other event, I felt like my son was forgetting he had a mother gradually. Nothing piseed me off like the way Ryan warmed up to him, Liam achieved that in less than a month. And the way Liam just crept into our lives?.... And then there still Evelyn. My sister had always been my support system, the one I could count on when things went bad, the one I'd come home to see when the outside word faced me with challenges. Evelyn was more like Liam's puppet now. I know I've been spending time with Liam now, but Evelyn was still in Liam's control. There's something she's hiding from me, I might just be paranoid , but I f
It all started off like a typical day in the office. I had lot of paperwork to do , routine checks for Liam, and basically normal duties that would normally take place in the office. I tried my best to focus, but my thoughts kept bringing me back to people whom my life was basically centered around, ofcourse it was Liam and Avery. For weeks now, I’d been trying to ignore the newly found chemistry between them. Liam had been making a noticeable effort to spend more time with Avery, and while I kept telling myself it was for Ryan’s sake, my doubts and insecurity said different things. I didn't know what it was, but there was a way he looked at Avery that made my anger multiply. I didn't know what it was , but it made me annoyed by the minute. I wasn't jealous , i lied to myself. I had no right to feel jealous. After all, Avery was my sister, and Liam—well, Liam wasn’t mine to claim. But my increasing anger said otherwise. It was almost afternoon, and the work load had really tak