Summer’s Point of ViewStanding on the large white gate in front of me, I glanced around, searching for any potential onlookers. However, this majestic mansion towered over the secluded corner of the city, devoid of any passersby. Adding to the seclusion, many guards patrolled the premises. As I confirmed the accuracy of the address and my location, my heart skipped a beat when someone unexpectedly tapped me on the back. "I didn't expect you to show up," Matteo murmured, his voice sending a tingle down my neck. Reacting to his actions, I impulsively jumped out and pushed him with all my might. My hand immediately went to the back of my neck, where I rubbed it in disgust at his action. "Your reaction is a bit harsh," he added, a touch of disappointment in his voice, then pressed a hidden switch and the gate split open. “Let’s go inside.”I remained still in my spot and suggested, “Why don’t we just have our conversation here? There are no individuals present, and one cannot ascerta
Summer’s Point of View“Where have you been? You just disappear this morning and now you are back drunk and... looking like this?”I blinked several times and noticed someone leaning on the stair railing. A smirk formed on my face as I realized who it was. Despite my swaying body from the effects of alcohol, I walked towards him.“Why? How do I look? Messy?” I asked with a sarcastic smile on my lips. “Do you hate me like this?”“No, it’s not like that, Summer. You should have let us know where you were going. Stefani and I are worried sick about you—”He was interrupted as I sealed his lips with a passionate kiss. I gently ran my tongue over his lips, then deepened the kiss by exploring his mouth. Wrapping my arms around his neck, we were about to surrender to the intense heat when he unexpectedly pushed me away.“Stop!” he said with a slightly raised voice.“What? I just wanna have fun tonight and forget about everything,” I retorted, but then I abruptly stopped as a realization stru
Summer's Point of ViewI still recall the night Amby got out of prison—the headlines were everywhere, yet just a week later, it was like it never happened.Nothing felt the same anymore; I was constantly on edge when we were out in public, always worried something would happen to Stefani and me."Mommy, when are we going visit grandpa?" Stefani asked as we ate breakfast, her eyes eagerly darting between Steven and me.Steven and I exchanged glances - his meaningful gaze seemed to be searching for an answer on my face. He placed his hand gently over mine, which was resting on the table."Grandpa needs a lot of rest now, so it might be best not to see him just yet. How about next week?" Steven responded.I watched as Stefani's cheerful expression darkened with disappointment. She continued eating her meal in silence.Since the incident at Carter's Group and after he was discharge at the hospital, grandpa had been confined to his home due to heart complications. As a result, Steven had h
The Aston Martin Valour swooped into the villa entrance, where two lines of maids had assembled to greet Steven's arrival. The maids and guards bowed to him in unison as soon as he exited from his car. On the other hand, Senior Carter and his nurse walked up to greet him with anxious demeanor."Steven! I didn't expect this to happen," Senior Carter said with a worried expression.I breathlessly looked towards grandpa with restlessness in my eyes. "Grandpa, it's no one's fault. Stefani may be somewhere on the villa grounds. Let's start searching for her again!"The maids and guards scattered around looking for her while the guard in question kept his head hung in shame.Steven shot him an icy glance and asked menacingly: "Why was the gate open? Didn't I just call and remind you all to stay alert? I said you all should stay vigilant!""M-Mister Carter, I had gone to use the restroom and by the time I came back, it was already open," the guard responded hesitantly."Where is the other gu
Steven's Point of View“Hunt down those cursed rats, and I’ll show no mercy as I rip them apart with my bare hands!” I bellowed and slumped down to my office chair."Is this about the issue with the villa and the young madame?" Brandon responded with a timid question.I tightly gripped the papers before me - the contract termination agreement that Mister Klein and I had been discussing for the past few days. He must have thought I wouldn’t anticipate this move. From the beginning, I had suspected that he was aligned with Matteo, the very first time he offered shares to Carter Group.That move raised suspicion with its secretive nature. He knew all too well that our companies were locked in a fierce battle for the top position, so it didn’t make sense to me.Matteo, that fucking psycho. I thought I had already put him six feet under, but it seems like he’s pushing his luck with me. This time, I’ll make sure he deeply regrets ever returning to New York! Rage surged through my veins as
Steven’s Point of ViewAs I approached the building, a solitary figure stood out in the entrance. Hailey. Her clothes and hair were disheveled, and she was weighed down with baggage. Dark circles encircled her eyes like the night sky, and it only highlighted how desperate she seemed to be. When our eyes met, she bolted towards me like a gale wind.“S-Steven, I know it’s you! Please, let Amby go. She won't bother you anymore- I swear it! Where is she? Please tell me.” Tears brimmed in her eyes, and her mouth quivered from fear.My icy eyes fixated on her--like a dagger ready to pierce her, my lips set in a thin line and my palm was clenched so tightly. As her hand reached out to touch me, my hand automatically lashed out and met her skin with a sharp slap.I stared at her for what seemed like eternity before turning my back to her and continued walking. Nonetheless, I was halted when she cried of desperation.“Mr. Carter! I am begging you,” she shouted, dropping to her knees. Tears cov
“Good evening, Missus Carter! After checking, it was confirmed that Mister Carter had departed the company early, as he was feeling unwell.”As I anxiously fiddled with my fingers and nervously nibbled on my lower lip, I listened intently to the dial tone on the other end of the line. It was already midnight, and Steven hadn’t reached out to me since he left the house. Concerned, I decided to call the front desk for any updates. Unfortunately, Steven wasn’t answering any of my calls, and when I attempted to reach out to Brandon, he, too, was unresponsive.‘What is happening?’“Alright, thank you. If ever he called the office, make sure to call me immediately.”“No worries, Missus Carter.”As the call came to an end, my eyes stayed fixated on the screen, longing for it to illuminate with a new incoming call.And after staring at it for so long, I practically leaped out of my seat when it buzzed once more, indicating another call. This time, my excitement got the better of me as I eager
Summer’s Point of View“Missus Carter, please take your medicine. It’s essential for your health and the baby’s well-being. It’s concerning that you’ve been missing doses,” the nurse said, her voice filled with worry. She handed me a glass of water along with my medications.Senior Carter hired a nurse and four maids to take care of Stefani for me, as I was unable to function properly since the day Steven went missing. It had been a week, and there were still no leads on his whereabouts or any clues as to how he had vanished without a trace.The doctor informed me that my memory loss was becoming more stable and that I would soon be back to normal. However, amidst the positive news was the unfortunate revelation that Steven remains unfound.‘Steven, where are you, please? Come back, honey….’Clutching the ring I had held onto since the day I discovered the box's unsettling contents, my mind raced to comprehend the truth. Nestled within the box was a severed hand, adorned with our wedd