“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
“No worries. Why don’t we talk about it over dinner tonight then?” He suggested. “We haven’t had time to celebrate our official engagement yet. Just you and me. I would like us to do that tonight.” Just as Desiree was contemplating what to say, Sasha came to her rescue again, stepping forward with