While Desiree was still looking shocked and speechless, Sasha spoke, “Des, I know what you must be thinking because I also thought the same thing when they showed the videos to me; that they must have been fabricated. But they aren’t. Damian was the one who first suspected that there might be a conn
“Oh God, Desiree!” Sasha was beside herself with excitement. “Does that mean that you believe what we’re telling you?”Gerald’s heart practically soared hearing those words from Desiree, and Damian was also finally feeling relieved that they wouldn’t need to put any more energy into convincing her.
She turned to Sasha. “Sash, have you forgotten how she stormed into that diner to insult me when I and Liam were eating together? She was harassing him and wouldn’t leave him alone. She–”“All that was a lie!” Ashley cut her off. “It was all a plan orchestrated by Liam to make himself look like some
The following evening, the Hamilton residence was in a joyous mood as guests arrived for the engagement party of Liam and Desiree. Even though Liam had said he wanted it to be intimate, the number of people that had been invited in total was far from 'intimate'. And for someone who claimed not to h
The place erupted into applause as Liam took out the ring and slipped it onto Desiree's left middle finger, before getting up and cupping her head for a kiss. Unable to watch, Gerald looked away, feeling rage and jealousy bubbling inside his chest. His friends, as well as Sasha, watched him with pi
“Noooo!” Gerald was awoken by a silent scream from Desiree. Snapping his eyes open, he was about to raise himself when he realized that her head was on his chest, stopping him. She was muttering something, but it all sounded incoherent until he focused on what she was saying. “No! Please don't sa
Just as the doorknob began turning, Desiree called out, “Mum, wait. You can’t come in.” There was a brief pause at the other end of the door before her mother questioned, “Why not?” “Because… because… uh…” Desiree’s eyes widened as she frantically looked for an excuse. The one she finally settled
“Desiree, are you sure you want to continue this?” Sasha questioned later as she sat in front of Desiree in her office. “I know it mustn’t be easy for you.” “To get justice for my father, I will do whatever it takes,” Desiree whispered determinedly. “So are you still up for tonight?” Desiree nodd
What a journey this has been, no? Looking back from the time this book started to now, I'm like “Wow, these readers have a lot of patience.”I know it mustn't have been easy sticking with this book, especially with my inconsistent update schedule, and so I want to say a very big thank you to you tha
SIX YEARS LATER:“You should come one day, darling. The people here are so wonderful! Everyone is so kind. And they have such genuine gratitude for whoever helps them in any way.”Hearing the excitement in her mother's voice as they spoke over a video call, Desiree chuckled warmly. It truly amazed h
Four Months Later:“You may now kiss the bride,” the officiant announced.The guests rose to their feet, the whole chapel erupting into applause as Damian cupped his wife's face and delivered a passionate kiss. Afterwards, with beaming smiles on their faces, he went down on his knees and kissed his
“Gerald Butler, how many times must I tell you that it would be rude to just leave our own reception before it's over?”*“Ugh, but I'm dying to make love to you,”* Gerald groaned again. “I can't wait for our wedding night. The things I plan to do to you.”His eyes brightened with lust. “Do you want
A Month Later"The bride has arrived!" a female guest shouted.Immediately, all the guests who had been outside and not seated rushed into the chapel. The reporters, despite clear warnings to keep off, were not allowed into the church, but they were more than happy to capture the bride’s entrance.O
They hugged, and as her mother continued to cry, Desiree couldn't help her own tears.“Okay, let me call Hugo in now,” Desiree said after wiping her tears when they pulled back from the hug.Her mother smiled nervously as Desiree opened the door and ushered a now fully dressed Hugo into the room.“D
The clicking sound of the opening door jolted her mother and Hugo out of their passionate moment. They broke apart from each other, spinning to look at Desiree like two deer caught in the headlights.Staring at their appearance, her mother's hair tousled and her clothes creased, while Hugo was shirt
Moments after their lovemaking, once they'd caught their breath for a bit, Desiree burst out laughing, the sound vibrating through Gerald.Just like that, he also began laughing. He didn't know why she was laughing, but he couldn't help himself because her laughter was infectious.“Okay, so why are
“Desiree Hamilton, would you like to be my wife once again?" Desiree felt like her heart was going to explode. With tears burning her eyes, she answered, "No."Gerald’s eyes widened as panic flashed through them. “No? As in you don't want to marry me? But why? Did I do something wrong? I…”“I’m onl