Serena My husband Bill and his beautiful assistant Doris are laughing and eating like they're on a first date. But the joke is on me... I'm here, Bill's wife, watching them from across the room, tending to my flat belly where a little life is now living. Of course, Bill doesn’t know about the ba
Serena’s POV It’s funny how adrenaline can make you forget pain for a bit. As I leave the hotel, my left knee starts to sting again. “Well, at least, I’m out of there,” I mumble. I still hear the commotion inside. Bill's family is checking on Doris. Wow, they're overreacting. She only fell — it'
Serena’s POV I thought Bill actually cared about my leg for a second there, but nope, he's back to being a total dickhead. "I tripped outside the hotel and —," I begin. “You know what, it doesn't matter. Just go say you’re sorry to Mom and Doris,” he says, not even letting me finish. And he's do
Bill’s POV I find myself staring at the door, just waiting for Serena to come into our room. The truth is, I didn't actually need to work on the Johnson and Haines proposal. I just needed a reason to get Serena to stop bringing up divorce. But now, here I am, typing away on my laptop, rewriting th
Bill’s POV No wonder Calvin wants to get out of Mom’s house. Aunt Claire and Doris are here. Calvin has always been an introvert. Dealing with gossip, especially the kind involving women, has never been his cup of tea. Meanwhile, I can handle it better than him. The women are already enjoying a
Serena’s POV Why does Elena always see me as the villain, no matter what I do? Angry, I slam the phone on the bed after hanging up on Bill. It lands with a muffled thud, bouncing twice on the soft duvet. Thankfully, it doesn't hit the floor and break. Bill's mom bad-mouthing me just makes me hate
Serena’s POV Three days after talking to Attorney Marquez, my phone beeps with an email while I'm making coffee. I see his name and slowly open it. "Divorce Proceedings: Initial Documents," I read to myself. "Seems Bill is finally going to realize that I'm serious about ending our marriage." I gr
Serena’s POV I'm surprised by how nice Doris is being to me all of a sudden. But then I realize, she's probably just pretending to be kind because everyone else is watching. In the break room, I watch Doris rummage through her stuff. She pulls out a clean, designer shirt with a fancy design and ha
Calvin’s POVThe soft cries of Elijah stir me from sleep. For a moment, I just lay there, my body heavy with exhaustion, staring at the ceiling. It’s the middle of the night, and every muscle in my body begs to stay in bed, but that little sound tugs at something deep in my chest. Before Stevie can
Serena’s POVI sit in the exam room, my hands resting protectively over my belly. The twins are kicking up a storm today, and I swear one of them just delivered a solid punch to my bladder. Dr. Hannah Lancaster, who has been my rock through this pregnancy, studies the monitor with a calm but focused
Bill’s POVWatching Calvin cradle Elijah in his arms today stirred something in me. It wasn’t jealousy — at least, not the bitter kind. It was more like a longing. Seeing him so calm, so grounded in this new chapter of his life, made me realize how much I’ve been wrapped up in work, distractions, an
Stevie’s POVCalvin’s house has somehow transformed into a mix of sanctuary and chaos. The sanctuary part is the quiet moments when it’s just me, Calvin, and Elijah — moments where time feels suspended, even though I know it’s not. The chaos comes in bursts, like when Elijah decides 2 a.m. is the pe
Calvin’s POVThe room is quieter now. The kind of quiet that wraps around you, pulling you into the moment. Our baby’s tiny breaths are the only sound, soft and steady, as he lies nestled in Stevie’s arms. She looks exhausted, and yet, there’s this glow about her, like she’s just run a marathon and
Stevie’s POVI knew giving birth would hurt. Everyone tells you that. But there’s knowing, and then there’s knowing. Right now, I’m somewhere between wanting to punch every person who said, “It’s all worth it in the end,” and cursing Calvin for even looking at me nine months ago.“Breathe, Stevie,”
Serena’s POVThis is it — the moment I’ve been fighting for. My entire career, my reputation, and the future of Etoile de Collin rest on what I say next.I take a deep breath, steadying myself. “Etoile de Collin isn’t just a brand,” I begin, my voice strong but measured. “It’s a legacy. It’s a symbo
Stevie’s POVI can’t keep this secret any longer. The weight of it has been pressing down on me for days, making it hard to breathe. I’ve always been a fan of the truth, no matter how messy it gets, but this truth? This one feels like a grenade, and I’m the one pulling the pin.Calvin’s in the other
Calvin’s POVThe puzzle pieces are all in front of me, but instead of satisfaction, there’s only a gnawing sense of dread. Sterling’s vendetta—it isn’t just about Titan Group or business. It’s personal. His calculated moves, the relentless pressure on my board, and his attempts to dismantle everythi