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FLORENCE’S POVAnnalise’s voice was still sharp with frustration as we walked toward the restaurant.“I literally yelled at Clarke when he told me.” She folded her arms, clearly still annoyed. “And then I called him an arrogant asshole, which—let’s be honest—he kind of is.”I laughed. “Did he take it well?”“Oh, absolutely not,” she said, flipping her hair. “He tried to be all high-and-mighty, saying ‘it was for Florence’s own good.’ As if forcing you into a divorce was some noble act.”“I thought you wanted me to leave Mason!” I said, now slightly confused. “Yes, I wanted you to leave him. I didn’t want someone forcing you to do it!” I sighed, shaking my head. “It doesn’t matter anymore.”“Doesn’t it?” Annalise asked. “You’re really telling me you don’t care?”I stopped walking and looked at her. “I’m telling you that I want to move on.”Her eyes softened. Then she looped her arm through mine. “Well, in that case, you definitely need a treat. I found this new restaurant that’s all
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MASON’S POVMy lawyers wrapped up Flynn’s case within hours of me being back home. The website was taken down, the photos were removed, and he was blacklisted from every major media outlet. I made sure of that.Flynn wouldn’t be able to use his camera as a weapon against another person again.But despite handling everything, I didn’t feel calm. I could only picture Florence storming out. She wasn’t answering my texts or picking up calls, which made me feel small and helpless. But Jade? I was having the opposite problem. Once again, my phone buzzed and, hoping it was Florence, I opened it up eagerly. It was yet another selfie from Jade… in a bathtub drowning in foam, candles all around her. The message read: “Waiting for your answer! I’ll be patient!”If this were eight years ago, I’d run to her, no questions asked. I would somersault my way there, sing and dance out of sheer joy. But right now, this was a nuisance. She was making things so much worse. I simply ignored her text. W
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FLORENCE’S POVI barely slept.Every time I closed my eyes, my mind drifted back to Raiden, sitting in his car, roses in hand, telling me he would wait for me.Wait for me.I should have felt relieved. Grateful. Even happy.Instead, I felt nothing but guilt.I had to talk to someone because I was going crazy. And naturally, I called up Annalise. “Florence, babe, what is there to think about?” she said, her voice barely restraining her excitement. “Raiden is perfect. He adores you, he respects you, and most importantly, he’s not Mason!”I exhaled. “I know, but—”“No buts!” she yelled. “Flo… you deserve this.”I smiled faintly. “I just need time.”She sighed dramatically. “I guess I can wait patiently until my best friend and my brother-from-another-mother finally get together.” I laughed. “Thank you Annalise. How generous of you!” ***Days flew by, and before I knew it, it was presentation day.I arrived early to set up the conference room. Both Blake and I may have been presenting,
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FLORENCE’S POVThe world blurred around me as the nurses worked quickly, adjusting the oxygen levels, checking my father’s vitals, and stabilizing him. I felt frozen, hands clenched into fists at my sides.Who would do this?Raiden stormed into the room, his chest rising and falling rapidly. “I lost him.”I turned to him. “What?”“I chased him into the street, but the guy ran into a back alley and disappeared.”A slow, sick feeling crept through me. Someone went to great lengths to plan all of this. “Florence… are you okay?” Raiden asked. “How’s your dad? Is he stable?” I nodded. “We need to check the security footage.”We went to the security office, and the guards showed us the most recent footage. The screen showed a figure entering my father’s room wearing a doctor’s coat, a surgical mask, and a cap.But when he left?No coat. No mask. Just a man in black clothes with a mask covering the lower half of his face. He had changed in the room, discarding his disguise before slipping
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FLORENCE’S POVThe familiar scent of roses, warm wood, and leather hit me the moment I stepped into the Amora studio. Everything about this place was pristine, from the perfectly arranged bolts of fabric to the soft hum of designers at work in the back. My mother barely glanced at me as I entered, too absorbed in the final adjustments of the dress.Jade was already standing on the fitting pedestal, bathed in soft lighting, draped in the most exquisite gown I had ever seen.The bodice was a sculpted masterpiece, corseted with shimmery, pearlized fabric. The sleeves, sheer and weightless, were decorated with delicate strands of crystal-beaded embroidery, cascading down her arms like bioluminescent waves. But it was the skirt that stole the show—layers upon layers of structured organza and silk, stitched with reflective filaments that gleamed under the light, creating the illusion of rippling water as she moved. She looked exactly as she always wanted to—untouchable. A queen in a worl
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FLORENCE’S POVJade’s words echoed in my mind like a slow, deafening drumbeat.“Your father killed my parents.”I wanted to laugh. To scoff. To call her a liar straight to her face.But the way she said it—the certainty, the venom laced in every syllable—made my blood run cold.“My father isn’t a murderer,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “He wouldn’t—”Jade tilted her head, her expression almost pitying. “You didn’t think he was a con artist either, and guess what. He went to prison.” She took a step forward, closing the distance between us. “Your father destroyed families, Florence. Do you think he was just some poor businessman who got caught in a bad deal? No. He was a criminal. He scammed half of this city and left people ruined. People who worked for Whitehill International. People who invested in him. And my parents—”Her voice caught for just a second, but she pushed through. “They lost everything because of him. And because of that, they died.”I searched her face,
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FLORENCE’S POVI ran a fingertip down the guest list, double-checking every name, but my mind kept slipping back to Jade. To her threats. Her smug, unbothered smile.Now that she knew my father was out, she might actually try something herself. Granted, she didn’t know which hospital he was at, but it wouldn’t take her long to find the information. Jade had a way of getting anything she wanted out of anyone. I needed to be careful.I dropped my pen and picked up my phone to call one of the guards Raiden had appointed to watch my father. He picked up after two rings. “Miss Hart.” “Hi, Antony, just checking in; is everything alright with my dad?” “Yes, Miss Hart. Your father’s been stable, and we’ve had no disturbances.”I exhaled slowly. “Amazing. Thanks, I’ll see you at night, as usual!” “Sure, Miss Hart, no problem.” Hanging up, I let out a sigh of relief. My world outside might be muddy and chaotic, but at least I could still control some matters in the office. I leaned back
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