Kelly’s POV“You paid them…to frame me up,” I said as I stared blankly at the woman in front of me. Her eyes widened in panic. She even paled. Her fingers trembled which she immediately hid under the table between us.“What are you talking about?”I tilted my head. “That is also the reason why you came here alone when I told you to bring your husband. You know that the people you hired are caught.”She gritted her teeth as her eyes sharpened. “My husband deserves the inheritance more than anyone! He worked so hard for that and you’ll come into the picture to steal everything?”I smirked. “Come on, Diane! We both know who the real heiress is. I’m just claiming what’s rightfully mine—”“You gold digger!”I lifted my chin and crossed my legs. She gasped and sat on her chair properly after we heard people whispering.Diane swallowed hard and balled her fists. “What do you want?”“Simple,” I paused and smirked at her. “What do you know about my mother’s death?”Her eyes widened. I read fro
Kelly’s POVI couldn’t sleep. Pierce and I hadn’t started anything yet but I already ended it. His family was being dragged to the mess in my life. His younger sister is in danger because I want him, selfishly for myself. I can’t stand other people dying because of a cheated death.Snow moved beside me. Her little arm wrapped around my waist, hugging me.I smiled and stared at her face. This little angel is my strength. If not for her, I would’ve lost my will to live.When morning came, I did my routine normally. Today is the weekend and I’m planning to go to the gym to somehow freshen my mind.“Ana, I’m going to the gym. When Snow wakes up, cook her breakfast and don’t leave the unit.”“Okay!” Ana smiled sweetly.I nodded before I went out of the condo unit and rode the elevator. The condominium tower had a gym on the third floor, so I didn't have to go out of the tower.The gym was kinda crowded because it’s the weekend.I was running on the treadmill when I noticed someone staring
Kelly’s POVI kept my straight face as I ran towards my car. I was about to get inside when someone grabbed my elbow. Pierce carefully turned me around so I could face him. He’s panting. He looked worried, pained and…terrified.“Kelly, it’s not what you think—”“I’m sorry,” I paused and swallowed hard. “I-I didn’t mean to barge in. I just…”“Kelly, listen to me. Lexi and I…we’re nothing. We broke up years ago. I don’t love her anymore—”“We broke up years ago too…” I whispered painfully.His grip on my elbow loosened as he stared at my face. “I-I want us…to try again.”“I guess this is not the right time—”“I can’t wait for the right time, Kelly. I didn’t kiss Lexi. She just grabbed me and kissed me. I didn’t even expect her to show up again after five years. She just barged in my office and did that. Please, believe me…”I took a deep breath and stared at his eyes. I saw the sincerity. The love. The fear of losing me again. I know him when he’s lying. I know him when he’s telling the
Kelly’s POV“Is something wrong?”I lifted my face to look at Pierce and slowly shook my head as I entered Snow’s hospital room. Pierce was sitting beside her, caressing her hair. I walked towards them and kissed Snow’s forehead.“How are you feeling, sweetheart? Are you hurt somewhere?”Snow smiled and shook my head. “No, mommy. Aunt Emily and Aunt Ana were there to save me. They’re my heroes, just like you.”I smiled and nodded at her before looking at Pierce.“Ana’s in the other room. She has a minor burn.”“Thank you, Pierce.”“You’re always welcome.”Sitting on the couch was Emily, silently watching us. I pressed my lips together and walked towards her. I sat beside her.“Is everything alright?”I took a deep sigh. “Your husband called me again. He’s manipulating me again, saying he’s not the one who started the fire and he can’t harm anyone I love because he wants my forgiveness.”Emily held my hand. “So, are you going to believe him?”“I can’t bring myself to believe his words,
Kelly’s POVI entered the meeting room and I clenched my jaws after seeing all the shareholders sitting on the long conference table while Connor Foster, my uncle was sitting on the middle chair.I dropped my bag on the table and stood in front of everyone. “What is this meeting all about?”“Miss Monroe, we’re sorry for calling an urgent meeting when you just encountered a fire incident.” I pressed my lips together as one of the shareholders spoke.“We called because we want to make sure that the company will not suffer, Miss Monroe. We have heard about your little drama with your adoptive father and step brother.”I looked into Connor Foster’s eyes because of what he said. He looked concerned and serious which annoyed the hell out of me. I definitely know why he’s doing this. He’s trying to poison the minds of the shareholders so he can get the position back.I took a deep breath and pressed my palms on the table before I lifted my face and looked at them again.“Is this meeting all
Kelly’s POV“Sara…”I looked at Caleb when he said those words like he knew Sara Foster long long ago. His eyes were directed at her and I can see gentleness in it. The strong facade he’s keeping seemed to have collapsed and I saw a vulnerable man I’ve never seen before.He knew her? How?Sara’s eyes went through me and found Caleb behind me and her expression slowly changed, making me even more suspicious.They definitely know each other.Caleb cleared his throat as his hand slipped between my arm and my waist. “Kelly, I got to go.”I nodded at him, still suspicious. “Hmm! Thanks again for visiting.”I watched Caleb as he walked in front of Sara who looked away and was obviously avoiding him. My hunch was confirmed when I saw Caleb glanced at Sara Foster again and her husband was looking at him with an angry face.Sara cleared her throat. “Is she my niece?”Clenching my jaws, I walked towards the bed where Snow was peacefully sleeping. Ana was constantly glancing at me as if waiting
Pierce’s POVI took a deep sigh and scratched my cheek when I saw mom in the dining hall, sitting while watching something on her ipad. My forehead creased after I heard a familiar voice from the ipad.Mom glanced at me and worry filled her expression. “Son, how’s Snow?”“She’s fine. What’s that, mom?” I asked curiously and walked towards her. I kissed her cheek before I pressed my palms on the table and stood beside her.“Look at this, son. This is Lexi’s interview. She suddenly appeared after went missing and she’s telling the media that the issue about Kelly and Klay Carver circulating around the internet is true. She said the child is Klay Carvers.”I sucked my breath and sat on the chair beside her. “Don’t mind her, mom.”“Pierce!” Mom looked at me and dropped her ipad on the table. “I can’t ignore this. I treated her well when you’re together and she’s going to do this? I can’t believe her.”“Mom…”“No, Pierce! And she’s even dragging my granddaughter in this mess. How immature!
Kelly’s POV[Tell me you secured the documents I gave you, Kelly.]I inserted the flash drive on my new laptop and typed the password I input. The photos of the documents he gave are here. Complete.“It burned down with my condo unit, Attorney.”[What? Kelly! That’s the only copy of the investigation file. The investigator died right after your grandmother died. That’s the only thing we have against your mother’s siblings.]I smiled bitterly. “That’s why I’m asking for your advice, Attorney. I have nothing against them anymore. Do you know a way to get a copy of the documents? Maybe the investigator still has a copy?”[There’s no other copy, Kelly. Now, I don’t know how to help you anymore.]I sighed after he ended the call. I know lying to him is wrong because he’s just trying to help me but I can’t help it. I need to secure everything I have even if it means lying to everyone around me.“Is something wrong?” That’s Emily, drinking wine.She took me and Snow to her condo unit. Actual
Emily’s POVI was standing in front of the bed while thinking of what happened today. I can’t believe Mason’s here. Yes! He can easily find me because of the nature of my job, but I didn’t expect him to come here when his brother didn’t even visit me once.It’s not like I want him to visit me after I dumped him but…“Argh!” I groaned and grabbed my hair. I can’t believe I’m having such problems.Someone knocked on the door, making me jump in shock. I caressed my forehead and opened the door. I saw my manager looking at me with a creased forehead.“You’re still awake?”I rolled my eyes at him. “You knocked. I opened the door. Obviously, I’m still awake.”He glared at me. “You need to rest, Emily. You still have a photoshoot tomorrow. I want your face to look natural in the camera. I don’t want thick makeup and concealer!”I smirked at him. “Yes, boss.”“Tell me the truth.” He crossed his arms. “Do you personally know that newbie model? Mason is it?”I sighed. “No.”“Then why are you st
Emily’s POV“I have feelings for you, Emily. And no matter how hard I tried to resist it, I just couldn’t. The feelings were so strong. This love is consuming me…”I sucked my breath and abruptly sat on the bed as I panted really hard. My chest was moving up and down rapidly and my heart’s pounding inside my chest. I feel like it will pop out anytime and it’s…it’s too much for me.I had a dream. The same dream I always had whenever I sleep peacefully. It’s as if the person in my dream was the reason for the peace that I have found. I don’t know…but just like what I always feel when he’s around. I feel safe and…at pace.It was Matt Foster again. Contradicting what I believed. It’s been six months since I decided to leave for abroad. I was confused. After the day I kissed Matt in the cafeteria of the hospital where he’s working, I started avoiding him. I’m scared and…I admit it was a stupid move. I left the person I like–love, I’d say. But…the fear in my heart was too much.Matt Foster
Snow’s POVWhen I was a kid, I thought having parents only means having a mommy. I was so innocent. I didn’t know that to have a baby, a woman needs a man. I was taught that happiness could be filled by having the people you love by your side. I was content with only having a mother by my side. My mommy Kelly loves me so much that I didn’t realize I should be searching for a father. She completes my life and filled my heart with contentment and happiness that finding a father didn’t cross my mind.It was different when I learned to understand things though. I started searching for a father…secretly. I wanted to ask mommy but whenever I try to, I feel like I’m just hurting her. I once asked and I caught her crying in her room that night. It was painful to hear and see her like that. I always love my mommy. She gave me life. She brought me into this world and there's no way I would forget that. I will remember it all my life and will repay her with love and kindness that she deserves.I
Kelly’s POVWearing a white long gown, holding a bouquet of flowers and a veil on my head, I was walking along the red carpet laid on the white sand of the beach. The salty scent of the air and the calm waves of the ocean are calming my nervous heart.This is it. This is the day I’ve been waiting for. My heart was jumping in happiness and nervousness. Besides me, walking me down the aisle, are my cousins. Matt and Mason. They looked dashing in black suits and my beautiful baby girl was standing in front wearing a beautiful smile on her face. Beside her was her dad, looking at me while constantly wiping tears that are rolling down his cheeks.I couldn’t believe he’s crying but I understand him. After everything that we’ve been through, finally we’re here. We’re going to officially tie the knot and I felt like crying too.“I feel like he’ll lose consciousness anytime,” Matt whispered in my ear and I pinched his side. I heard Mason’s laugh but he didn’t say anything.I just bit my bottom
Emily’s POV“Hi!”I lifted my face and rolled my eyes when I saw him again. He’s been following me for the past few days and I don’t know what to do to him. He kept on saying that he’s my stalker and that he fell in love with me at first sight. He’s handsome, yes. He’s fit to be my ideal man, yes. He’s professional, yes. He’s hot, fcking yes! But I don’t know him. According to him, and to my doctor, I have amnesia and I confirmed it when I saw the year on the calendar. I forgot my present and maybe, Matt Foster is part of that present.“Frowning again? I told you that won’t work on me. You’re still beautiful in my eyes.”I looked away and rolled my eyes but I’m actually hiding my smile. I don’t know. He’s annoying but I always find myself hiding a smile while my heart is racing inside my chest.I have amnesia. My mind doesn’t remember him but my heart does. It races whenever he’s near and It aches whenever he’s not around. Actually, I remember him telling me that he’s my boyfriend. I
Kelly’s POVThe bomb threat on the company created chaos. After my three week break, I decided to go back to work. I’m managing my father’s company and I completely stepped down from my mom’s company and gave the authority to Sara. Matt is now working in a hospital while Mason is helping Sara manage the company. He’s also taking care of the sunflower plantation and the hacienda that our family left to us. It’s not like I don’t want any connection with them. It’s just that I think they deserve the riches of the Foster family more than I deserve it. Besides, I already have my dad’s company and assets, I’m already content with what I have.I bought ice coffee from the shop across from my company. My other hand was inside the pocket of my pants while walking. I’m wearing a maternity floral dress and on my neck was the lace of my company ID.My phone beeped and I smiled after seeing Pierce’s name on the screen. He sent me a message and I laughed hard when I saw the photo he sent me. It was
Kelly’s POVThe doctor assured me that the baby inside me is safe. When the doctor visited me, I asked her about the baby even if Pierce already told about it. Another doctor, a gyne, prescribed me vitamins and told me about the things I should do like exercise. After my heart to heart talk with Pierce, I fell asleep and woke up with a delicious scent of food. I saw Pierce preparing the food while standing in front of the bedside table.He glanced at me and smiled when he saw me looking. “You’re hungry?”I nodded and smiled back. “Yes.”He finished preparing the food and sat on the bed beside me. He helped me sit on the bed before he started feeding me. He was also feeding himself using the same spoon and I couldn’t help but stare at him.“Mom called,” Pierce said while we’re eating. “Snow’s enjoying her school. I guess we just have to let her finish her schooling there and just bring her here every summer.”I smiled and nodded at him. “That’s a good idea. It’s better for her to stay
Kelly’s POVI sucked my breath as I started panting. I sniffed and swallowed hard, realizing nothing pierce through my skin. I wasn’t shot. Who was shot?Tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought of one possible reason why there was no bullet that pierce through my skin. Slowly, with racing and aching heart, I turned around, praying that Pierce was safe. Hoping that he’s still unconscious.My lips parted as I cupped my mouth when I saw what happened behind me. Connor is lifeless while lying on the ground. He has a gunshot wound in between his eyes and…Klay was standing in front of me. I was facing his back and he’s slowly falling to his knees.“Klay!” I exclaimed and gasped as I caught him. He was heavy so we fell on the ground together.My lips parted again and trembled when he looked at me and coughed blood. The rain kept on pouring heavily as if comforting me. My eyes watered again as I stared at his face.“K-Klay…” My heart felt like it was being suffocated while looking at him.He
Kelly’s POVI held my breath for a while before I blew it roughly while sitting on the bed. The house was old but it had complete furniture. I was also amazed by how the mansion stayed beautiful in spite of the fact that no one’s taking care of it.“You should sleep now,” Pierce whispered as he sat beside me and held my hand. “I’ll look after you.”I nodded and slowly lay on the bed. He lay beside me, hugged my waist and started brushing my hair using his fingers.“I was so scared earlier,” I whispered. “I thought we'd lose each other.”He shook his head and kissed my hair. “No one’s losing anyone, Kelly.”I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I was almost dozing off when I heard Mason’s loud voice followed by a series of bangs on the door.“GET UP!”I got off the bed, following Pierce as he walked towards the door and opened it. I saw Mason knocking on another door and Matt went out of that room. He looked worried and miserable. I know he wants to save Emily, but he still needs to