Roman’s POVTonight, I had that dream again.The woman running, her laughter echoing in the open field as I chased her. But tonight, somehow it felt different. More vivid. More real. And for the first time, the laughter sounded familiar.Like other days, I jolted awake, breathing heavily. My body was drenched in sweat and my pulse pounded in my ears. Beside me, Sabrina lay fast asleep, her naked body curled against mine with her arm draped over my torso. The scent of sex still lingered in the air, but my mind was too clouded to care.I ran a hand through my hair, staring up at the ceiling. What the hell was this dream? And why did it feel like a memory clawing its way back? It felt like something buried deep inside me, that I couldn’t quite reach.Slowly, I turned my head, my eyes drifting to Sabrina as she slept. Could she be the woman in my dreams? My gut told me no. The laughter in the dream wasn’t hers. It was softer, warmer. As if I had heard it somewhere before. Before I c
Sienna’s POVThe weekend had finally arrived, and I spent most of the morning at the park with Livvy. We caught up, played around, and just enjoyed being in each other’s company before heading back to the mansion.Barely an hour after we returned, my phone buzzed with a call from Ethan.“Give me a moment, sweetie,” I said, excusing myself from the scrabble game Livvy and I were playing in my room. I picked up the call and brought the phone to my ear.“Hey,” Ethan’s deep voice greeted me from the other end of the line.“Hi,” I replied, settling against the edge of my bed.“What are your plans for today?” he asked.I glanced over at Livvy, who was busy arranging the scrabble tiles with her little fingers. A small smile tugged at my lips. Weekends were my favorite because I got to be with her all day. And to protect her from everything, even if just for a little while.“Just having fun at home with Livvy,” I answered.“That sounds... boring,” he teased, and I heard the slight stretch i
Sienna’s POVAt first, I hesitated to shop. I didn’t want it to seem like I was taking advantage of Ethan’s generosity. But Livvy’s excitement was contagious. She practically bounced around the children’s section, marveling at the colorful dresses and shoes.“Mommy, look at this! You’ll look like a princess in it!” she exclaimed, holding up a pair of elegant heels.I knelt beside her, taking the shoe from her hands. It really was beautiful. The attendant smiled warmly and encouraged me to try it on and I hesitated for a second before slipping my foot into it. It fit perfectly, hugging my foot as if it was specifically made just for me. As if sensing my initial reluctance, the attendant took it upon herself to guide me through the boutique. She pulled out dresses, shoes, and handbags —each one more extravagant than the last. Every piece was either a limited edition or straight off the latest runway collection. My doubts crept back in, but the attendant, clearly an expert in handlin
Sabrina’s POV"This food is sooo good," Emilia said, chewing loudly with her mouth open. The sight alone made my stomach turn.I forced a small smile, taking a delicate bite of my own meal."I know, right?" I said smoothly. "They make the best dishes here."Emilia let out an exaggerated scoff as she shoveled another oversized spoonful into her mouth. "That foolish sister of yours really messed up."Her chewing was unbearable to watch. I wanted to grab that spoon and shove it right down her throat."I mean, can you believe she turned down your offer to bring her here?" Emilia gestured dramatically around the elegant five-star restaurant. Even in the expensive dress I bought for her, she looked completely out of place. No amount of fancy clothing could hide what she truly was. Cheap and pathetic.And that irritated me."She’s such an ungrateful bitch," Emilia sneered. "She needs to be taught a hard lesson. Maybe then she’ll finally learn to be appreciative."I kept my small, polite smi
Sabrina’s POVEnding the call immediately, I spun around, my heart dropping at the sight of Emilia’s pale face pale, frozen in shock. The smiles she had worn earlier at the restaurant were gone, replaced by wide, disbelieving eyes.I swallowed hard, my palms turning clammy as silence stretched between us.She took slow, hesitant steps toward me, as if she had just heard the most horrifying thing in her life.Well, apparently, she just had.“Those things… those things you said…” Her voice shook as she forced out the words. “Are they true?”I didn’t answer right away. I just stared at her, feeling a surge of irritation bubbling beneath my skin.This old hag! Why did she have to come outside now? I didn’t bring her here for this. Now, she was going to ruin everything. I felt my hatred for her deepen.Her voice trembled as she pressed on. “Did you really cause Roman’s accident so you could steal him from Sienna?” Her eyes glistened with tears. “Do you actually plan to get rid of Sienna
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
Sabrina’s POVEnding the call immediately, I spun around, my heart dropping at the sight of Emilia’s pale face pale, frozen in shock. The smiles she had worn earlier at the restaurant were gone, replaced by wide, disbelieving eyes.I swallowed hard, my palms turning clammy as silence stretched between us.She took slow, hesitant steps toward me, as if she had just heard the most horrifying thing in her life.Well, apparently, she just had.“Those things… those things you said…” Her voice shook as she forced out the words. “Are they true?”I didn’t answer right away. I just stared at her, feeling a surge of irritation bubbling beneath my skin.This old hag! Why did she have to come outside now? I didn’t bring her here for this. Now, she was going to ruin everything. I felt my hatred for her deepen.Her voice trembled as she pressed on. “Did you really cause Roman’s accident so you could steal him from Sienna?” Her eyes glistened with tears. “Do you actually plan to get rid of Sienna
Sabrina’s POV"This food is sooo good," Emilia said, chewing loudly with her mouth open. The sight alone made my stomach turn.I forced a small smile, taking a delicate bite of my own meal."I know, right?" I said smoothly. "They make the best dishes here."Emilia let out an exaggerated scoff as she shoveled another oversized spoonful into her mouth. "That foolish sister of yours really messed up."Her chewing was unbearable to watch. I wanted to grab that spoon and shove it right down her throat."I mean, can you believe she turned down your offer to bring her here?" Emilia gestured dramatically around the elegant five-star restaurant. Even in the expensive dress I bought for her, she looked completely out of place. No amount of fancy clothing could hide what she truly was. Cheap and pathetic.And that irritated me."She’s such an ungrateful bitch," Emilia sneered. "She needs to be taught a hard lesson. Maybe then she’ll finally learn to be appreciative."I kept my small, polite smi
Sienna’s POVAt first, I hesitated to shop. I didn’t want it to seem like I was taking advantage of Ethan’s generosity. But Livvy’s excitement was contagious. She practically bounced around the children’s section, marveling at the colorful dresses and shoes.“Mommy, look at this! You’ll look like a princess in it!” she exclaimed, holding up a pair of elegant heels.I knelt beside her, taking the shoe from her hands. It really was beautiful. The attendant smiled warmly and encouraged me to try it on and I hesitated for a second before slipping my foot into it. It fit perfectly, hugging my foot as if it was specifically made just for me. As if sensing my initial reluctance, the attendant took it upon herself to guide me through the boutique. She pulled out dresses, shoes, and handbags —each one more extravagant than the last. Every piece was either a limited edition or straight off the latest runway collection. My doubts crept back in, but the attendant, clearly an expert in handlin
Sienna’s POVThe weekend had finally arrived, and I spent most of the morning at the park with Livvy. We caught up, played around, and just enjoyed being in each other’s company before heading back to the mansion.Barely an hour after we returned, my phone buzzed with a call from Ethan.“Give me a moment, sweetie,” I said, excusing myself from the scrabble game Livvy and I were playing in my room. I picked up the call and brought the phone to my ear.“Hey,” Ethan’s deep voice greeted me from the other end of the line.“Hi,” I replied, settling against the edge of my bed.“What are your plans for today?” he asked.I glanced over at Livvy, who was busy arranging the scrabble tiles with her little fingers. A small smile tugged at my lips. Weekends were my favorite because I got to be with her all day. And to protect her from everything, even if just for a little while.“Just having fun at home with Livvy,” I answered.“That sounds... boring,” he teased, and I heard the slight stretch i
Roman’s POVTonight, I had that dream again.The woman running, her laughter echoing in the open field as I chased her. But tonight, somehow it felt different. More vivid. More real. And for the first time, the laughter sounded familiar.Like other days, I jolted awake, breathing heavily. My body was drenched in sweat and my pulse pounded in my ears. Beside me, Sabrina lay fast asleep, her naked body curled against mine with her arm draped over my torso. The scent of sex still lingered in the air, but my mind was too clouded to care.I ran a hand through my hair, staring up at the ceiling. What the hell was this dream? And why did it feel like a memory clawing its way back? It felt like something buried deep inside me, that I couldn’t quite reach.Slowly, I turned my head, my eyes drifting to Sabrina as she slept. Could she be the woman in my dreams? My gut told me no. The laughter in the dream wasn’t hers. It was softer, warmer. As if I had heard it somewhere before. Before I c
Sienna’s POVAfter work, Ethan drove Candice and me to a cozy little restaurant nearby for an early dinner. We ordered burgers with crispy fries, and Candice went for a chicken salad. Ethan tried to be charming and kept sneaking extra fries onto my plate and even wiped a crumb off my lips with his thumb. His gaze lingered on me the entire time, making it clear he was enjoying our time together a little too much.Candice, on the other hand, simply rolled her eyes at us and focused on her food, pretending not to notice.After dinner, Ethan offered to drive me back to the mansion, but I declined and accepted Candice’s offer instead. Even though we were dating, I didn’t want to let him get too close. The last thing I needed was for him to develop real feelings. Our breakup would be inevitable, and I knew Candice would never forgive me if he got hurt.I had to keep my distance.When Candice dropped me off, I walked into the mansion, feeling relaxed from the evening. Until I stepped into
Sienna’s POV"Fuck me."Candice’s voice rang through the office, sharp with disbelief. Her wide eyes locked onto me, then flicked to Ethan, then back to me again.I jolted out of my daze, shoving Ethan away as I scrambled off the desk. My hands flew to smooth my skirt and adjust my blouse — pointless, really, since nothing had actually happened. But the weight of her stare made me feel like I had just been caught in something scandalous.Ethan, on the other hand, barely reacted. He turned to face Candice, his expression blank, as if he hadn’t just been caught practically about to devour his sister’s best friend.Candice let out a scoff, shaking her head in disappointment."You’re unbelievable." Her jaw clenched as she glared at me, the hurt and frustration evident in her eyes. Then, without another word, she spun on her heel and stormed out."Candice, wait!"Cursing under my breath, I ran after her, my heels clicking loudly against the floor. Ethan remained behind, unmoved, but I had
Sienna’s POV"Good morning, Miss Blake."I ignored the greetings from my colleagues as I strode through the office building, my heels clicking against the floor sharply. My face was set in stone, my heart a storm of hurt, rage, and the burning thirst for revenge.There was only one place I needed to be.Ethan’s office.I reached the door and pushed it open without knocking.Ethan's head snapped up, his expression shifting to shock, as if I had just walked in with a gun pointed at him.And sitting on his lap was Jenna.They had been flirting, their hushed voices and playful smiles filling the room before I arrived. But the moment they saw me, the air changed. The tension was very evident.Jenna’s face flushed, and she scrambled to her feet, her hands hurriedly gathering files from Ethan’s desk. She cleared her throat, attempting to reclaim her professional composure, although her awkward movements betrayed her embarrassment."Thank you for the insight, sir," she muttered, pressing the
Sienna’s POVThe next morning. I stood outside the mansion seeing Livvy and Riley off to school before I would be on my own way to work. “See you later, sweetie.” I crouched down and pressed a small kiss to Livvy’s forehead. “Be a good girl at school, okay?”“Okay, Mommy.” She nodded happily, her hair bouncing with the movement.I watched as she climbed into the car that was to drive them to school, but Riley remained frozen in place, refusing to move.“Riley?” I asked, stepping closer. “Is everything okay?”She looked up at me, stubborn and defiant.“I’m not getting in that car with Livvy.”Her words wiped the smile from my face, and my heart sank. For a moment, I didn’t know how to respond. Then, after a brief pause, I found my voice again.“But why, Riley? What’s wrong?”“I just don’t want to ride with her!” she snapped, glaring at me. “Just leave me alone.”“It’s okay, Riley.” Livvy’s soft voice came from inside the car. She stepped down, her usual gentle smile on her face. “You