Three years ago, Angela was saved by Lyle in an accident, and the two quickly developed a relationship and moved in together. However, Lyle's adopted sister, Fiona, frequently interferes in their lives, and Lyle always prioritizes Fiona's needs, causing Angela to feel neglected and suspect that they are more than just siblings. On her birthday, Angela plans to propose to Lyle, but Fiona interrupts again, causing Angela to lose control of her emotions and suffer an accidental miscarriage. Devastated, Angela decides to break up with him. After the breakup, Angela reunites with her old classmate, Michael, who takes great care of her. Just then, however, she discovers that Lyle knows about her miscarriage.
View MoreAngela's POVArmed with the evidence in hand, I stride into the company building, feeling a mix of fury and resolve. I know confronting Jay is going to be ugly, but I’m past caring. He’s done enough damage, and it’s time he sees that his games won’t go unchallenged. I walk directly to Dad’s office - or Jay’s now, I suppose - office, ignoring the curious glances of employees along the way, and open the door without knocking. Jay is seated behind his desk, barely looking up from his papers as if he doesn’t care about who’s just stormed into his office. “Angela,” he says smoothly, leaning back with a smug expression. “To what do I owe the pleasure?” “You know exactly why I’m here,” I reply, my voice icy. I step forward, setting the stack of evidence on his desk with a pointed thud. “Care to explain why you’ve been sharing my father’s condition with Fiona? Don’t bother denying it; I have all the proof right here.” His eyes flicker briefly, but his composure doesn’t falter. He glan
Angela's POVSitting by the window, I feel torn, my mind bouncing from one conflicted thought to another. The soft glow of my phone lights up the room, pulling me back to the present. I glance down, my heart skipping as I read the name on the screen—Lyle. Even now, his name alone brings a surge of emotions that I’m not sure I’m ready to deal with. My thumb hovers over the screen, but after a moment, I let it keep ringing. I don’t need this; I don’t need him disturbing the fragile peace I’ve managed to build.Despite my decision, I can’t shake the question that immediately rises in my mind: Why is he calling me? I close my eyes, forcing myself to breathe steadily, reminding myself that this chapter of my life is over, or at least it’s supposed to be. I’d chosen to cut him out, to sever the ties that kept pulling me into his orbit. I don’t want to be dragged back into his games.Hours pass, but Lyle’s call lingers in my mind. I try to focus on other things, anything to distract mysel
Lyle's POVI spot Mark across the café, looking as sharp as ever, with that slight smirk that usually means he’s about to ask something I won’t want to answer. We’ve known each other too long for me to brush him off, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a pain. As soon as I sit down, he’s already studying me with that calculating look.“So,” Mark says, leaning back in his chair, “was helping Angela enough to prove your point, or are you planning something bigger?”I scoff, waving a hand dismissively. “It’s not about Angela,” I reply, rolling my eyes. “I just needed a way to push back against my mother. She’s been sticking her nose into everything, thinking she can control my decisions and the business. Supporting Angela irritates her—and if it keeps her out of my affairs, that’s a win.”Mark raises an eyebrow, looking anything but convinced. “Uh-huh,” he says, his voice full of skepticism. “So, just to be clear, you’re helping out your ex, but it’s purely a play against your mother. Angel
Angela's POVThe moment I step into the conference room two days later, the noise hits me like a wave. Executives, managers, and shareholders are bickering in raised voices, and no one seems to be in control. The tension is thick, and I can tell right away that something big is brewing. As I settle into my seat, I catch bits and pieces of their arguments, murmurs about a recent bid the company lost—one worth more than a billion.The missed project is a serious loss for the company, one that I’m sure has all of them on edge. Still, as I sit here representing my father, I can’t help but feel uncomfortable, awkward even, with the way they’re treating me. No one acknowledges me directly. It’s as if I’m just filling an empty seat, as if they’d all rather I wasn’t here at all.The acting CEO, my uncle, finally takes his place at the head of the table. He doesn’t even glance my way, and for a second, I think maybe I can slip through this meeting unnoticed. Then he clears his throat and lo
Angela's POVAfter several weeks, my relationship with Michael has grown into something I didn’t expect. We’ve been spending so much time together over the last week, from strategizing legal moves to grabbing late-night coffees after dealing with endless documents. He’s become more than just a friend—he’s my anchor, my strength. With him, I’m not only defending my father but also learning to stand up for myself.Today, we’re meeting in his new law office, a space that’s bright and sleek, full of that fresh, clean scent of new furniture and paint. Everything here is modern, polished, and perfectly put together, just like Michael. I take in the place, glancing at the organized shelves and neatly arranged files.“Well?” he asks, leaning against his desk with a smile. “What do you think; will it do?”I grin, nodding as I survey the room. “It’s very… you,” I reply, a little teasingly. “Clean, organized, maybe a bit too polished.”He raises an eyebrow, crossing his arms. “Too polished? Ou
Angela's POVSeeing Lyle standing in front of me, fury practically radiating from him, catches me completely off guard. A swirl of emotions rises inside me—surprise, resentment, a flicker of sadness. What is he even doing here? The way he’s looking at me, as though I’ve done something wrong just by standing beside Michael, stirs a fire I’d been trying to keep under control.“Angela,” he says, his voice biting. “Is this why you wanted to break up?”For a moment, I’m speechless, too stunned by the accusation in his tone. This is how he chooses to confront me? After everything, he’s really here, trying to make me feel guilty for talking to a friend? I take a deep breath, steadying myself before meeting his gaze.“Lyle, this isn’t your concern anymore,” I reply, my voice as calm as I can manage. “We broke up. You have no right to interfere in my personal life.”His eyes narrow, a dangerous glint flashing in them. “Friends?” he scoffs, glancing dismissively at Michael. “Is that your exc
Lyle's POVI stand outside the hospital entrance, gripping my phone in one hand, replaying Fiona’s words in my mind. Her voice, filled with accusations and complaints about Angela, still rings in my ears. My head throbs, and I try to shake off the frustration. Why can’t the two of them just get along? What was so impossible about some basic respect?As much as I know I should focus on Fiona’s concerns, my mind keeps drifting back to Angela. It feels natural, almost instinctual, to want to defend her—even against my sister. I can’t explain why. I run a hand over my face, exhausted. I think about Angela as she was when we first started, back when we weren’t fighting or accusing each other, back when we were… happy. A specific night comes to mind—a memory of a night at the office that feels a world away from where we are now.It was late. The building was quiet, the hum of the AC the only sound breaking the silence. I was sitting at my desk, drowning in paperwork, but I couldn’t focus
Lyle's POVI can’t shake this gnawing feeling of unease. It started earlier, after Angela’s uncle showed up at my house.I remember how the visit began—Angela’s uncle standing at my door. I didn’t want to let him in. His presence was a disruption I don’t need, but I didn’t have much choice.Now, he sits across from me in the living room, and I struggle to keep my irritation in check. He wastes no time getting to the point, launching into a monologue about Angela’s behavior. “You understand how much pressure she’s been under,” he tells me firmly. “We’re worried about her. The family, I mean. We can all see something is wrong.”I listen, but my patience is thin. Sure, Angela’s been acting erratically, but what does that have to do with him?That old, familiar greed drips from every word he says, and my stomach turns.“She needs support,” he says, wringing his hands in a display of false concern. “She’s not herself. If you could reconsider the breakup, maybe things could stabilize.”I
Angela's POVI sit beside my father’s hospital bed, my eyes fixed on the slow, steady rise and fall of his chest. The tension in my shoulders refuses to ease, even as I try to tell myself that he’s safe for now. My mind keeps drifting back to Fiona, to the way I slapped her across the face, to the twisted smirk she wore even as she cradled her injury. I’m worried about the fallout. Lyle’s family is powerful and vengeful, and Fiona won’t hesitate to use every resource at her disposal to make my life hell. I don’t regret it. That bitch had it coming, and the look of shock on her face when I finally fought back was worth every ounce of trouble it might bring.Taking a deep breath, I push those thoughts away. Worrying about it now won’t help my father, and I need my focus here. The room feels stifling, the air heavy, so I decide to step outside for some fresh air. I rise from the chair, give my father’s hand a gentle squeeze, and quietly slip out.At the hospital entrance, I nearly co
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