Pierce’s POVI’m exhausted, dizzy and sleepy when I got inside Lexi’s condo unit. Mom was the one who greeted me and she looked worried.I held her shoulders and hugged. “Mom. Where is she?”“She’s still in the bathroom. How’s Kelly? I’m sorry. I just couldn’t convince Lexi to come out.”I nodded at her. “You can go home now and rest, mom. I’ll handle this.”She nodded. “Okay. Talk to her calmly. Whatever your decision will be, I’ll be here to support you.”Clenching my jaws, I nodded again. After mom left, I knocked on the bathroom.“Lexi…”“Pierce?” Her voice was shaky and hesitant.I took a deep breath. “Come out. Let’s talk.”The door swung open and Lexi threw herself at me. She looked so happy but when I pulled her arms from my neck, her smile slowly faded.“Let’s talk about us now.”She smiled again. Her eyes twinkled. “You’re here because you chose me, right? Let’s get married. I already chose my wedding dress and your—”“Lexi, I want out.”Her forehead creased. “What?”I clenc
Klay’s POV“EMILY!” I shouted angrily after I got in her condo. I found her sitting on the couch while drinking wine and eating pizza.“What the fck did you do?” I growled at her and kicked the coffee table. It turned upside down and the pizza scattered on the floor.Her eyes followed her food before she looked at me again. She licked her lips as she stared back at me with blank eyes.“What?”I gritted my teeth. “You pulled some strings and got us a fcking prenuptial agreement?”Her eyebrow shot up as she tilted her head and a smirk curved on her lips. “You figured it out, huh?”I grabbed her jaws and pressed my fingers on her cheek as I glared at her sharply. “You think I won’t be able to get your wealth because of that? Nothing can stop me. Even law.”She chuckled. “You think you can scare me? You better stop your obsession over Kelly Monroe or else I won’t stop doing crazy things. I told you, Klay. Once you marry me, there’s no turning back. You will have to deal with me for the re
Kelly’s POVLiving in a new environment wasn’t easy, harder because I’m living with no one but my little angel by my side. No one’s there to help me when she won’t stop crying because of something I couldn't figure out. No one would carry her once my arms were numb and hurting already. No one would offer to take care of her at night whenever she wakes up and cries.Those things were done by Pierce when I was with him, but then I decided to leave and I won’t regret anything.“Please take care of her while I’m at work. I will do my best to go home early.”The nanny I hired for my daughter smiled and nodded at me. She’s a middle-aged woman living in the next apartment I’m renting. She offered help when we had a conversation one time and I mentioned to her that I’m searching for a nanny.I’ve been living in this apartment for almost 4 months now and my savings were about to run off. I need to start working now so I would be able to save for my baby.“Don’t worry about anything, Elle. I wi
Kelly’s POVLuck came to me when I was struggling to survive in a foreign country. I’d say the Heavens was with me all the time, guiding me throughout my journey on a rough road. My life as a mother has become more complicated and hard, but for my little angel, I didn’t give up.Five long years had passed. My life is now finally okay. I have a stable job. Thanks to Martha’s daughter who recommended me to her boss. Now, it’s been 2 years since I started working in an Event Organizing Company under the Event Operations Department. I am now a hospitality coordinator.“Congratulations, Elle. You deserve the position.”I smiled at my colleagues who believed in me. Our team is full of positive people, cheering for each other’s success. I’m happy that I met these people. Although rumors cannot really be avoided, I’m still thankful that I get this high all by myself.Our company expanded branches and now, together with some in our team, I’m being transferred to our new branch—in my home count
Kelly’s POVThe anonymous message got me thinking hard about the sender of the message. Even before all this mess started, there was only one person who really helped me during the critical moments in my life. She made me realize what was wrong. She silently cared. She secretly helped. I can only think of one person who would send me such a message.While unpacking, I ordered some food for lunch. I waited for only 15 minutes before someone rang the doorbell. The man, wearing a delivery uniform and carrying the food I ordered, shocked me. I didn’t know I’d see him again and I can see that he’s also shocked after recognizing me.“M-Miss Kelly…”I looked outside to check if someone saw him. When I saw no one, I grabbed his arm and immediately locked the door behind him.“Luke!”He blinked as he stared at my face.“Mommy, hungry!” Snow came running to me hugging her doll.Luke turned to her and his eyes widened in shock.“Is this the food I ordered?” I asked, pointing at the paper bag he’
Kelly’s POV“So, dad’s remaining asset was just the company,” I said while reading the documents my dad’s lawyer sent me. I’m talking to him through my computer and he explained everything I can do to get the company back.“Yes, Kelly. While the houses owned by your father were already sold to different people. The only house left was the one that’s under your third stepmother’s name. You can only claim it if you buy it from her.”I nodded and lifted my face, looking at the screen. “Can I acquire some shares to get the company back without revealing my identity? Will it cause a problem?”“I don’t think that would cause a problem. As long as you are the legal owner of the share.”“Then, I’ll start buying shares until I acquire the highest. It would put me in the highest position in the company.”“That’s a smart move, Kelly. But will you be able to do it secretly? Klay is the current President of the company. You know him. He’s cunning and deadly smart.”I took a deep sigh. “I just have
Klay’s POVI gritted my teeth as my eyes sharpened because of what I heard from my private investigator.“What did you say?”[M-Miss Kelly fled to another country as soon as I got to Russia, Mr. Carver. She fled back to her home country. The reason why I was unable to—]“Shut up, you stupid bast*rd!” I angrily ended the call and gripped the neck of the bottle of alcohol in my hand.So, that’s it? The only way to make you resurface is to put your father’s favorite collection for auction? I’m glad I thought of that. If only I knew, I would’ve done it five years ago. d*mn, babe! You’re making me so d*mn crazy! You are so fcking smart and that’s why I love you so much.I laughed like a madman and drank straight from the bottle. You’ve been hiding from me for five long years. The chase is over, babe. You’re coming back to me tomorrow night.I clenched my jaws. You can’t hide her from me anymore, Anderson. Her father is more important to her than anyone in this world. So she treasures his m
Kelly’s POVNo! No! I can’t let anyone ruin my plans. Yes! I expected this to happen since I know that Klay and Pierce are both VIP guests in this event and I have already planned about what I would do. However, the fact that the man I dearly loved and still love was standing in front of me with eyes full of happiness and longing is making my knees weak.“Kelly…”I pushed him a little and looked at him with a confused expression.“I’m sorry, sir. Do I know you?”That’s it! You’re doing good, Kelly. You need to disregard your feelings for the sake of your freedom and your daughter’s safety. As long as Klay is off the hook, you won’t guarantee your baby’s safety.The voices in my head praised me for pretending not to know Pierce. And although it hurts my heart, I had to do this.“W-What?” He sucked his breath. He looked so shocked as he stared at me in disbelief.I shook my head. “Are you one of the guests, sir? Are you okay? Do you feel sick?”He shook his head. “No… No… This can’t be.