Calvin’s POVAndrea leans forward, her elbows on the polished wood, while James paces in the corner with his phone in hand. I tap my pen against the edge of my notepad, not because I’m taking notes, but because it’s the only thing keeping me from snapping.“We’re not just dealing with a hostile inve
Stevie’s POVThe café is packed, but the noise fades into the background as I sit with my back to the wall, my leg bouncing under the table. It’s not nerves — I tell myself it’s not nerves — but a mix of adrenaline and sheer pissed-off determination. I know he’s going to show. Sterling’s the type wh
Calvin’s POVI stand at the head of the table, staring down the people I once thought I could trust. Some avoid my gaze, others sit with their arms crossed, brimming with defiance. I can feel my pulse pounding in my temples."Do you even realize what you’ve done?" I demand, my eyes sweeping across t
Serena’s POVThe moment I step into the conference room, the tension hits like a freight train. A mix of familiar faces and newer ones sit around the table, but it’s Elaine Marks — one of my longest-standing board members and someone I once considered an ally — who catches my attention. She’s seated
Bill’s POVJames sits across from me in my home office. He leans forward, tapping a few keys on his laptop. “It’s not just Titan Group,” he says, his voice low but sharp. “Sterling’s playing a long game. He’s systematically dismantling Calvin’s leadership while undermining Etoile de Collin. And I’v
Stevie’s POVI don’t know if it’s the hormones or the sheer stubbornness that’s keeping me glued to this desk, but either way, I’m not stopping. My laptop hums faintly as I scroll through another scanned document, one eye on the screen and the other on the clock. Calvin’s been busy with his own batt
Calvin’s POVAndrea leans forward, her tone razor-sharp. “Sterling’s been moving pieces for years, Calvin. Everything from these leaks to the smear campaigns — they’re deliberate. And now, with his influence over the board, he’s primed to make his final move.”I sit back in my chair, letting her wor
Serena’s POVI’m sitting at my desk, the sleek surface of it stacked with papers and files that shouldn’t feel so heavy. But they do. Each document is another piece of evidence that points to Sterling’s involvement in the chaos surrounding Etoile de Collin. Every thread I pull on unravels more than
Sunset Barbecue & Forever LoveSerena’s POVThere’s something about a perfect summer evening that makes me feel like we’ve done something right.The sun is just starting to set, casting that golden glow over our backyard, and the smell of barbecue fills the air. Kids’ laughter rings through the spac
The Sleepover from HellBill’s POVI don’t know how I got roped into this.One minute, I was minding my business, thinking about kicking back with a beer and watching the Lakers game. The next?I’m hosting a damn sleepover.Collin—our sweet, energetic, too-smart-for-his-own-good son—managed to convi
When Serena Got DrunkBill’s POVIt started out as a normal night.Just me, Serena, and a rare moment of freedom—no kids, no responsibilities, and no reason to be in bed by 10 p.m.I should’ve known it was going to get wild when she ordered her first margarita and said, “I deserve this.”By the thir
The Twins’ First Birthday BashSerena’s POVI told myself we were going to keep it simple.Something small, just close family and friends, maybe a cake, a few balloons, and a couple of presents. Nothing over the top.But I should’ve known better.Because the moment Calvin found out we were celebrati
The Worst Date Ever (And the Best Night After)Serena’s POVTonight was supposed to be perfect.A night just for us—no kids, no work stress, no last-minute interruptions. Just Bill and me, dressed up, out on the town, basking in the kind of luxury we rarely get to indulge in anymore. A night where w
Couples Therapy (Because Why Not?)Bill’s POVI have done a lot of things for my wife.I have sat through terrible rom-com marathons. I have held her purse in the middle of crowded shopping malls. I have eaten kale.But this?This might be the worst.Because somehow, someway, I have let Serena drag
When Serena Got JealousSerena’s POVI am not the jealous type.I am not the kind of woman who gets territorial, who glares at waitresses for being too friendly, or who overanalyzes every interaction Bill has with another woman.But this?This is different.Because Bill’s new assistant is young, fli
The Great Twin EscapeBill’s POVThere are few things in life more terrifying than waking up in the middle of the night to an eerie, unnatural silence.That’s what does it—the silence.When you’re the parent of three kids, you develop a sixth sense about these things. Normal nights come with backgro
Teaching Collin About LoveSerena’s POVIt starts at bedtime.Collin is curled up under his dinosaur blanket, his stuffed triceratops tucked beneath his arm, when he suddenly tilts his head and asks, “Mommy, how do you know when you love someone?”I pause, his question catching me off guard.From wh