Sienna’s POVFor a moment, I was lost in the glamor of the event I was covering with my team. It was a business gala where high profile business people and media elites were in attendance. And that was until the head of my team, Fiona, snapped, pulling me back into the moment."Sienna, could you try not to space out?" “Sorry.” Without looking up at her, I muttered more to myself than to her. I returned my focus to the notepad in front of me and scanned the room, ignoring the whispers of my teammates behind me. I didn’t have to hear what they were saying to know it was about me.Apparently, my new colleague had also learned of the scandal that prompted me to be transferred from my former branch to the New York Branch, and they all believed the story, viewing me as the woman who had slept my way up. A scandal that was perfectly orchestrated by own my best friend.No one cared to hear my own side of the story. And I didn’t care to explain myself to anyone.Feeling my throat perching dr
Sienna’s POVThe next morning, I stood in front of my boss, Ms. Leen, smoothing out my skirt for the third time in as many minutes. My palms were sweaty and my heart hammered in my chest. “Do you have any idea the kind of chaos you’ve caused?” She began, her nails drumming against the surface and her cold eyes locked on me. “My phone hasn’t stopped ringing since last night. Sponsors, attendees, the media, everyone’s talking about the little scene you decided to put on. Your embarrassing videos are everywhere, Miss. Blake!”“Ms. Leen, I…”“Save it.” She shot me another glare. “I don’t want excuses. What I want is for you to explain why you thought it was a good idea to slap a man like Roman Montgomery on the night of his business gala, cause a commotion, and drag this network’s name through the mud!”I swallowed hard, feeling my palms turn clammy and my heart beating so loudly that I feared she might hear it. “It wasn’t intentional, ma’am. I let my emotions get the best of me. I’m so
Sienna’s POVI arrived at the bar half an hour early and as I sat down at the bar, focusing on the tart and fruity mocktail in front of me, I felt my stomach growl in anxiety.I glanced at my wristwatch a couple of times, flicking my gaze tothe entryway every now and then, half expecting the anonymous texted to walk in. But it was too early and he or she had specifically said eight pm. I checked my phone again and reread the cryptic message that had led me here. As I read through it for the hundredth time, my fingers hovered over the screen more than once, tempted to respond with questions. But something told me this wasn’t the kind of person who liked to repeat themselves. Dropping my phone back into my purse, I indulged myself in my drink, hoping that time would go by faster.A while later, I felt a presence sit down on the stool next to mine and I glanced at his direction. It was a masculine man dressed in a crisp white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and his black trousers tai
Roman’s POVAs I stood in front of the full length mirror in my bedroom, I found myself unwillingly indulged in the thought of her again. Sienna. The hurt in her eyes. The emotions in her voice. It just wouldn’t leave my mind and it made absolutely no sense. She looked exactly like Sabrina, down to the shape of her eyes and the curve of her lips, except that she had chestnut brown hair and sapphire colored eyes while Sabrina had charcoal black hair and blue eyes. But then again, there was something about Sienna that felt different no matter how I tried not to think about it. Familiar, even. I ran a hand through my hair, irritated at myself.“Why the hell is she so convinced I’m her husband?” I muttered to myself. It didn’t add up. I had never seen her before in my life. Maybe Sienna was right and she was unstable.But then, why couldn’t I stop thinking about her? Was it the feeling of guilt I felt towards her in her miserable state? Was that the reason I had this nagging pull i
Roman’s POVBy the time Riley and I got home, it was almost nighttime. Stepping into the living room, I was welcomed by the sight of my older brother; Julian, seated crossed legged on the plush, oversized armchair, reading a Forbes magazine.He lifted his gaze as soon as he heard us enter the room and a small smile crossed his lips. It had been over a month since I had last seen him. According to my mother, he had traveled for an urgent business trip. I wouldn’t say that I had missed him exactly because we had never been so close.…from what I gathered based on my eight years of memories.“Uncle Julian!” Riley squealed as soon as she set eyes on him. She ran straight into his arms and he chuckled as he rose up, scooped her into his arms and lifted her playfully into the air.“There’s my princess!”“I’ve missed you, Uncle Julian.” Riley pouted her lips. “You abandoned me.”“No, I did not. I wouldn’t dare.” Julian chuckled again. “How about we do this? Give your dad and I a little space
Sienna’s POV“Happy birthday, sleepyhead!” I raised my voice as I hovered over Livvy’s sleepy frame with a small birthday cake in my hand, its pastel pink frosting decorated with sugar flowers and a single candle flickering softly. “Mommy…” Livvy stirred and stretched as her lashes fluttered awake. Once she got a glimpse of the cake in my hand through her half sleepy eyes, she gasped and immediately sat up from her bed, wide awake now.I chuckled lightly. I had creeped into her room while she was still asleep to surprise her and from the look of things, it was mission successful.“Happy eight years birthday, sweetie.” I settled onto the edge of the bed, beside her and pushed the cake gently towards her. “Come on. Make a wish.”Chuckling in pure delight, Livvy pressed her palm together and squeezed her eyes shut. “I wish that daddy would come back to us very soon.” Then, she leaned forward and blew the candle with all her might.My smile weakened as her wish flooded my ears. I wished
Sienna’s POV“He’s close. Too close.” I thought to myself as my gaze locked with his, my heart pounding in my chest. I felt like I was frozen and even though my head screamed at me to push him off and get back on my feet, I couldn’t move. Instead, I was teleported back to the moment nine years ago, when we had met for the first time at a children charity event. He had caught me this same way when I almost fell to the ground and the moment had lingered. It was as though the world had faded around us and I had been mesmerized by the cold depths of his forest green eyes. And the feeling of his strong, masculine arms around my waist. It was like a scene straight out of a fairytale storybook.Maybe that was the reason why our love story came to an end too early. Because it was only just a fairytale. The cab man’s voice cut through the moment.“Hey you! Who the hell are you?!” He barked at Roman who smirked at me again before helping me steady to my feet. Once I was back on my feet, he di
Sienna’s POVThe soft chime of the elevator echoed as the metal doors slid open and I stepped out with a deep exhale before walking into the office space I shared with my team.I was still recovering from the embarrassment of earlier. How could I have been so stupid, to allow my emotions blind and lead me into hugging Roman? I would never forget the stunned look on his face when I hugged him for what seemed like an entire minute. After I had recovered and come back to my senses, I had been so embarrassed and apologized, blaming it on how stressful the day had been.Stress?I was almost laughing at myself now.How dumb and ridiculous! Couldn’t I have come up with a better excuse?Thankfully, Roman had brushed it off and given me a lift to the company as agreed. However, I had asked him not to walk me inside. I wasn’t sure what to expect from my colleagues when they saw me with Roman. They would probably spread more gossip about me and accuse me of sleeping with my so-called sister’s h
Sabrina’s POVA sly smirk tugged at my lips as I watched Sienna step out of Roman’s car with her daughter. The housekeepers rushed to grab their bags and get them inside the mansion. Julian also stepped out to help them.Pathetic.From the balcony, I sipped my champagne, my fingers tightening around the glass as I watched Riley run out of the house, squealing with joy as she hugged Livvy. The sight of their happiness made my stomach twist —not with jealousy, but with amusement.If only Sienna knew what she was walking into. If only she had the slightest clue.I almost felt bad for her. Almost.But what truly made me laugh inside was how confident they were —Sienna and Julian. They thought they had everything figured out, thought they were so clever enough to outsmart me. Fools.I knew everything. All of their plans, everyso-called secret they shared in hushed voices when they thought no one was listening. I was always ten steps ahead. Did they really think I would leave myself ope
Sienna’s POV“Sienna?” Candice’s voice pulled me from my stunned silence. I blinked, struggling to gather my composure.“Uh… sorry.” I muttered, my voice now uneven as I forced myself to focus. Candice’s face held a hint of concern, but before she could ask anything, I stood and extended my hand toward Julian, forcing a polite smile.“Nice to meet you, Julian.”He took my hand as he mirrored the same forced smile.“Candice has told me so much about you.” I added.“Same here.” He replied. His voice was calm, but his eyes never left mine.Our handshake lingered a second too long until Candice’s cheerful voice shattered the tension.“Now that my two favorite people are finally meeting, I think this calls for a celebration! I have this amazing old wine Ethan brought me from his last trip to Italy. Who’s in?!”“That sounds like a great idea.” I replied, watching as she bounced happily out of the kitchen.The moment she disappeared, my expression hardened. I turned sharply to Julian and my
Sienna’s POV“You and Roman Montgomery were what?!”Candice nearly choked on her coffee, sputtering it out in shock. She barely missed me. Sitting across from me at the kitchen table in her apartment, she stared at me with wide eyes, trying to process what I had just told her.I had laid everything out —the past Roman and I shared, how we ended up here, our secret affair, Sabrina’s deceit, and Roman’s recent invitation for Livvy and me to move in with him and Sabrina for safety. At least until the person behind my attack was caught.As expected, Candice was absolutely floored.“This feels like an actual soap opera.” She shook her head in disbelief. “Like something straight out of a novel. I never thought things like this happened in real life.”I let out a small, resigned smile. “Well, it’s happening in mine.”Her expression darkened. “And Roman still doesn’t know you’re his real wife?”I shook my head, swallowing the ache in my chest. “No. He still thinks my look-alike bitch of a s
Sienna’s POV I didn’t leave the hospital all because that psychopath Sabrina was there. And she had asked the doctors not to let me into Roman’s hospital room either because apparently, I was a ‘threat’. And so, I sat and waited at the waiting area. I couldn’t leave without seeing Roman. At least, to confirm the doctor’s words that he was fine. Plus, I didn’t trust Sabrina with Roman. That bitch was capable of anything. As I waited, I eventually dozed off on the bench. I wasn’t sure how long I had been asleep when I suddenly felt something light and feathery brushing against my face. I jolted awake in panic, my breath hitching, stopping as I was greeted by beautiful and concerned forest green eyes, his fingers caressing my face. “Roman.” I whispered, my voice light with relief. Without thinking, I jumped to my feet and pulled him into a tight hug. A wave of emotions crashed over me, making my eyes misty. “Ouch.” He grunted, followed by a low chuckle. Realizing I was pres
Sienna’s POV“No!" I screamed as the man shoved Roman off him and used the opportunity to bolt for the door, escaping. My heart pounded as rushed to Roman and dropped to my knees beside him. He was lying there and groaning in pain with blood pooled beneath him, and the sight made my own blood run cold. My hands trembled as I hovered over his wound, unsure of what to do.“You're hurt.” I choked out, my voice shaking. Roman’s face had gone pale and his breathing was uneven. Yet, somehow, he wasn’t panicking. How could he be so calm with a wound this deep?!Instead, he gave me a weak smirk and said, "You're welcome, by the way."“Not funny.” I snapped through my tears. Pressing my hands against his wound, I tried to slow the bleeding. My other fingers fumbled as I grabbed my phone from the bed and quickly dialed 911.The call was answered after a few rings. "911, what’s your emergency?""Please, I need help!" I sobbed. "A man broke into my home and attacked me. He stabbed someone and
Sienna’s POVThe kiss happened so fast that my mind barely had time to catch up. His lips were warm against mine, moving softly, but I remained frozen in shock, my heart pounding in my chest.As he kissed me, Candice’s words echoed in my mind.“I think my brother likes you.”My eyes widened even more. Did he…? Was Candice right? Did he actually like me?Snapping out of my daze, I quickly pulled away, stepping back as my face heated. Ethan looked just as stunned and his expression was unreadable, as if he couldn’t believe what he had just done.“I should go,” I said hurriedly, hearing my own unsteady voice.Ethan let out a breath, running a hand through his hair. “Sienna, I…”“Just drive me home.” I cut in, regretting my sharp tone the moment the words left my lips. He was still my boss, and no matter what had just happened, I had no right to speak to him like that. But my mind was a jumbled mess, and right now, I just needed to get away.To my relief, he didn’t seem upset. He hesita
Sienna’s POVAs soon as Roman parked in front of Ethan’s penthouse, I stepped out of the car. Glancing at the towering building, I admired the way it stood tall against the night sky, with its glass windows reflecting the city lights. There were also neatly trimmed hedges lining the pathway, giving off an air of quiet luxury.“Thanks.” I said to Roman, bringing my attention back to him as I stood by the window, waiting for him to drive away. But he didn’t. Instead, we remained locked in a tense silence, with unspoken words pressing down on us.Finally, I broke the silence. “So…”Roman’s piercing gaze didn’t waver for even a second. “Do you like him?” Although his voice was calm, it was easy to perceive the underlying jealous beneath that calmness. “Ethan. Do you like him?”A laugh almost slipped from my lips, but I swallowed it down, the sound stopping just at my lips. I watched as Roman’s brows lifted slightly, his serious expression contrasting with my amusement.“What’s funny?” H
Sienna’s POVSitting at my vanity table, I stared into the mirror, carefully applying mascara and a light layer of lip gloss. Once I was done, I pulled my chestnut-brown hair into a messy bun, letting a few loose strands frame my face.Standing up, I checked my reflection one last time. My lavender floral dress was simple but elegant, paired with matching heels. I figured that the party wouldn’t be a fancy one. Just probably a small dinner, so there was no need to overdo it.The sound of the front doorbell rang behind me, and I turned, already knowing who it was. Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I walked to the front door, forced a small smile. Reaching for the doorknob, I pulled the door open.Roman stood before me, dressed casually in a fitted Armani shirt and jeans, his hands tucked deep into his pockets. Even in simple clothes, he looked just as good as always. His broad shoulders and defined muscles were very much impossible to ignore.Ugh! Focus, Sienna. This isn’t why
Sienna’s POV“How could you do something so cruel to me?!" Theresa’s voice shook with anger and her face streaked with angry tears. "I trusted you, Candice! You were my best friend!"Candice stood frozen, one hand pressed against her reddened cheek that Theresa had just slapped, her own tears slipping down.I pushed my chair back, ready to intervene, but Candice subtly shook her head, stopping me. Slowly, she dropped her hand from her cheek and straightened her posture, her eyes filled with regret.“You have every right to be mad at me, Theresa," her voice was visibly heavy with emotions ss she spoke. "That’s why I couldn’t bring myself to tell you what I did. Because I knew that what I did was unforgivable."Theresa let out a sharp, bitter laugh. "You’re damn right it is! I will never forgive you. Not in this life, not in the next! You knew how broken things were between Ethan and me, and you still did that? Why?! What did I ever do to deserve this?"The room was eerily silent as ev