( Mira’s Pov)I leaned against the car door, watching the city lights blur past, but deep inside, my mind was still racing with everything that needed to be done.Aaron was still out there, walking free, breathing the same air as me, as if he hadn’t tried to kill me. It made my skin crawl.When we arrived at my house, Alex insisted on walking me inside. I didn’t argue. A part of me liked it—the way he wanted to make sure I got home safely, the way he never hesitated to be there for me.As soon as we stepped in, the first thing I noticed was Josh, fast asleep on the couch. His tiny frame was curled up under a light blanket, his chest rising and falling softly. The TV was still on, playing a low-volume cartoon.I sighed, shaking my head. This boy and his insistence that he doesn’t need a babysitter.“The babysitter already left,” I murmured, bending slightly to adjust the blanket over Josh.“He really doesn’t like having one, does he?” Alex chuckled, standing beside me.“He doesn’t,” I
Chapter – The Hidden TruthMira’s POVThe drive to the estate felt longer than it should have. Every mile we covered made my chest feel heavier, like I was heading straight into a nightmare I had tried so hard to forget. My assistant, Olivia, kept glancing at me from the driver’s seat, but she didn’t say anything. She knew this wasn’t the time for words.When we finally arrived, I just sat in the car for a moment, staring at the gates.Nothing had changed.The tall, iron gates stood strong, the walls still carrying the same elegance they had before. But to me, this place no longer held warmth. It wasn’t home. It was a graveyard of memories I wished I could erase.Taking a deep breath, I stepped out.The second my feet touched the ground, a cold shiver ran down my spine. My vision blurred for a moment as the past came rushing back—the struggle, the pain, the betrayal.I could still hear the gunshot ringing in my ears.I could still feel the helplessness as I bled out on the ground, Aar
Mira’s POVAaron must have destroyed the other cameras, but this one… he didn’t even know it existed. That was why he thought he had gotten rid of all evidence. But my parents had always been careful, always a step ahead. They had a control room—one hidden so well that even Aaron hadn’t found it. That’s why he never erased the footage. He had simply removed the cameras he could see, not knowing there was another system at play.I clenched my fists, excitement and nervousness twisting inside me. If this camera had been running all this time, it could have recorded everything from that night. It could have captured what really happened—the attack, the blood, the people involved. It could be the evidence I needed.“Mira?” Olivia called, noticing I had stopped.I snapped out of my thoughts and turned to her with a small smile. “I was just trying to remember something,” I lied.She raised a brow. “About what?”I hesitated. Olivia had been loyal to me since I returned, but this was too impo
The SuspicionAaron paced back and forth in his office, his fingers drumming against his arm as he tried to suppress the gnawing frustration building inside him. The two thugs—his men, the only ones who knew what really happened that night—were still missing. It had been days, and there was no sign of them. No calls, no messages, no traces.“This is bad,” he muttered under his breath, running a hand through his hair.His right-hand man, Davis, sat on the couch across the room, watching him with a careful expression. “Maybe they just ran off,” Davis suggested. “They got their cut, maybe they thought it was time to disappear.”Aaron shot him a glare. “Those two aren’t smart enough to disappear on their own. Someone got to them.”Davis sighed, pushing himself to his feet. “Then let’s find out who.”Without wasting time, they drove out to the men’s family homes. Aaron’s fingers tapped restlessly against his knee as he stared out the window, thoughts racing. He wasn’t one to panic, but som
A Suspicious DinnerI was in my office, flipping through some documents when my phone buzzed. A message from Aaron.“Let’s meet up. Just to talk.”I stared at the screen for a moment before sighing. Of course, he wanted to meet. He had been acting strange ever since I came back. First, he tried to buy my family estate. Now, he was suddenly interested in talking?Still, I agreed. It wasn’t because I wanted to see him—I just wanted to know what he was up to.By the time I arrived at the restaurant, Aaron was already seated, waiting for me. He looked calm, but I knew him too well. The way he kept adjusting his watch and running his fingers along the rim of his glass told me he was nervous.“Surprised you’re early,” I said, sitting down across from him.He chuckled lightly. “I figured you wouldn’t appreciate waiting.”I folded my arms. “So, what’s this about?”Aaron leaned back, keeping his voice casual. “Just wanted to check in. How’s business?”I raised an eyebrow. “Business? Since when
Mira’s PovWhen Alex asked if i was still hanging out with Michael, it was better to tell him i hang out with Michael than with Aaron so i replied . “ Yes we go to golf together and have you forgotten how close we were before my marriage with aaron ““ But were you not trying to seduce him before ?” Alex asked and i cleared my throat . “ Well i abandoned that plan, Alex can we talk tomorrow? Maybe over dinner ? i need to rest , I have a lot of work to do tomorrow “ i said trying to leave whatever situation this was . “ Ohh you do , Good night then …I love you “ “ i love you too “ He hung up . i took a deep breath of relief, This mess was suffocating day by day and i just couldn’t wait till it was over . The Next Morning. I sat in my office, the soft hum of the city outside my window providing a perfect view of the city,My mind, however, was anything but calm. The weight of the upcoming confrontation with Aaron pressed heavily on my shoulders. I needed answers, and I needed the
The Black Car( Mira’s Pov)I pulled up outside the school gates, tapping my fingers on the steering wheel as I waited for Josh to come out. It had been a long day, and I was exhausted, but picking up my son always brought me a sense of comfort—something normal in the midst of the chaos my life had become.When I spotted him walking toward the car, his backpack slung over one shoulder, I gave him a small smile. He slid into the passenger seat and let out a dramatic sigh.“School was boring,” he grumbled.I chuckled. “Isn’t it always?”“Yeah, but today was extra boring.”I shook my head, amused. “Well, at least you’re done for the day.”I started the engine and pulled away from the school, merging onto the main road. The drive was quiet at first, just the sound of the radio playing softly in the background.Then, something caught my attention in the rearview mirror.A Black Car .It wasn’t unusual for cars to be behind me, but something about this one felt… wrong.I switched lanes. So
Mira’s PovI stood there, waiting. Watching Alex as he pressed his lips together, his eyes flickering with hesitation. He was thinking about how much to tell me, how to phrase his next words. But I was done waiting.“Just say it, Alex.”He exhaled sharply. “The two men following you tonight… they were part of the group with Aaron that night at your family estate.”I frowned. “What?”“There were four men that night,” Alex continued, his voice steady but grim. “Two of them disappeared after the attack, and the other two—the ones following you—are still working with Aaron. And the weapon they used to stab you…” He trailed off, his eyes darkening.I felt my stomach drop. “They still have it?”“ No the other men had escaped with the knife and gun they buried so we could use it as evidence “I gasped, my pulse roaring in my ears. “How do you even know all of this?”Alex didn’t answer immediately, and that silence spoke volumes. My mind started racing with possibilities, but I needed to hear
Mira’s heart raced as she clutched Josh’s hand tightly, her fingers trembling from fear. The woods were silent except for the occasional rustle of leaves in the breeze. It was cold—too cold—and the night seemed to stretch on endlessly. She looked around, trying to find any sign of help, but the dense trees and thick fog obscured everything beyond a few feet.Josh was quiet beside her, his small frame shivering. He had been through so much already, and now Mira had to protect him, even if it meant risking her own life.She pulled him closer to her, trying to shield him from the chill, but her thoughts kept drifting back to what had happened before they ended up here.Two men had burst into their house, guns pointed at Josh, taking them both against their will. The flashbacks were vivid—Mira had screamed, had fought, but it was useless. They shot two of Alex’s security guards and dragged her and Josh out of the house. Her worst fears had come to life in that instant, and now they were h
Alex’s POVAlex paced around his office, his mind running wild with anxiety and frustration. Mira and Josh were gone, and the more he tried to track them down, the more the trail seemed to fade. His men were searching every inch of the city, every corner of their contacts, but there were no signs of them—no leads, no calls, just complete silence.His fingers tightened around the edge of his desk, the weight of the situation pressing on him harder than anything he had ever experienced.Who would do this? Who would dare take Mira and Josh?The questions rattled through his mind. He had powerful enemies, sure, but none of them would have the audacity to go after his family—his real family, the ones who mattered. And if it was someone who had been watching from the shadows, how did they even know how much Mira meant to him now?Just as his thoughts spiraled deeper into confusion, his phone buzzed sharply, interrupting his frustration. The unknown number that flashed on his screen gave him
Mira’s POVJosh’s cries were the only sound keeping me from losing my mind.He clung to me, his little fingers digging into my arm as he sobbed, his body trembling against mine.“M-mom, I’m scared,” he whimpered, his voice breaking.I swallowed the lump in my throat, forcing myself to be strong. If I broke down now, it would only make things worse.“I know, baby. I know,” I whispered, tightening my grip on him. “But you have to stay calm, okay? No matter what happens, don’t say anything. Don’t cry too loud. Just… just listen to me.”He nodded against my shoulder, sniffling, trying his best to be brave.The men in the front of the car barely paid attention to us, speaking in hushed voices to each other as they drove. I couldn’t see their faces clearly, but their towering frames and rough voices were enough to terrify me.The car smelled like smoke and sweat, and the air was suffocating. My hands were tied behind my back with thick rope, making it impossible to hold Josh properly, but I
Mira’s POVA loud bang shattered the silence. My body froze. That sound—I knew it too well. It was the same sound I heard the night I was attacked years ago.Before I could react, the door burst open, and two hefty men stormed in. My heart slammed against my ribs.Josh.They had guns. And they were pointed straight at him.“Mommy?” Josh whimpered, his little hands gripping his toy car.“No!” I screamed, stepping in front of him. “Please, don’t—”One of the men grabbed me roughly, yanking me backward. Josh shrieked as the other man lifted him off the ground like a sack of rice.“Let go of my son!” I thrashed against my captor, kicking and clawing, but his grip was like iron.“Shut her up,” one of them growled.Something hard slammed against my temple. Pain exploded in my head, and my vision blurred.No. No. No.I felt myself being dragged outside. The cold air hit my skin, but it did nothing to clear the fog in my head.Then I saw them.Alex’s security guards. Two of them. Lying lifele
Mira’s POVThe second I answered the call, a voice on the other end spoke before I could say anything.“I’ve been expecting your call.”I exchanged a quick glance with Alex, who immediately leaned closer, listening intently. My grip tightened around the phone.“Who is this?” I asked cautiously.The man chuckled. “The guy you’ve been searching for.”Alex immediately caught on. He mouthed Aaron’s financial adviser?I kept my voice steady. “You worked for Aaron?”“Yes. And I know everything you want to know,” he said. “But there’s one condition.”I could already guess what was coming.“I need to remain anonymous,” he continued. “No names, no connections, nothing that ties back to me.”I hesitated. This was huge—someone on the inside willing to talk. But could I trust him? What if he was baiting me into a trap?Alex motioned for me to put the call on speaker, and I did.“You don’t want your name involved?” Alex asked. “Then why reach out?”The man sighed. “Because I know what Aaron is cap
Mira’s POVAs we stepped outside, the cold night air was a welcome relief from the suffocating tension inside. I had barely taken a few steps toward the car when I heard someone call my name.“Mira!”I turned just in time to see one of Aaron’s cousins rushing toward me. She was a little out of breath, her eyes darting around as if making sure no one was watching her.Before I could ask what was going on, she slipped a small piece of paper into my hand. “Call him,” she whispered urgently. “He has a lot you’d want to know.”I frowned and looked at the number scribbled on it. “Who is this?”She hesitated, glancing over her shoulder. “Someone who knows things about Aaron. Things you should know.”That caught my attention. “What kind of things?”She shook her head. “I don’t want to get involved. Just call him. And Mira…” She smiled slightly. “I’m happy you got out of that marriage. And that you’re with Alex. He suits you better.”I blinked in surprise. Of all the reactions I had gotten ton
Mira’s POVThe morning of the family event came faster than I wanted. If it were up to me, I wouldn’t have attended at all, but Aaron had sent a reminder message, probably hoping to intimidate me into showing up. I wasn’t the same woman he used to control. If anything, this was the perfect opportunity to make a statement.I focused on getting Josh ready first, helping him with his little tuxedo. “You look so handsome,” I said, adjusting his bow tie.Josh grinned. “I know,” he said confidently. “But why do I have to wear this? It’s too tight.”“Because it’s a formal event,” I said. “Besides, you match with Alex.”At that moment, Alex walked in, dressed in a sleek black tuxedo. He took one look at Josh, then at me, and smirked. “Did we all just decide to ignore the dress code?”I turned back to the mirror and admired my red dress. It was bold, fiery, and a complete rebellion against the expected white. “I guess so,” I said, shrugging. “White isn’t really my color.”Josh laughed. “Dad’s
Mira’s POVThe house was quiet when I walked in, the kind of silence that made the weight of the day feel even heavier. The plans, the secrets, the moves I had just started to make—it was all swirling in my mind like a storm. But there was one thing I needed to do before I could let the chaos take over. I needed to talk to Alex.I found him in the living room, leaning back on the couch, his eyes glued to his phone. His usual calm was there, but I could tell something was bothering him. Maybe it was the pressure of everything happening with Aaron or the shadows from his past that still seemed to haunt him.“Hey,” I said softly, sitting next to him. “We need to talk.”He looked up at me, his gaze steady. “What’s going on?”I took a deep breath, my thoughts scattered. But I started from the beginning, telling him everything that had happened with the two investors—how they’d come to me, their plans for a hostile takeover, and how they’d been waiting for the right moment.“They said they’
Mira’s POVOlivia had left earlier with a promise to get back to me with some information. When she called me back, her voice was different, a little more unsure than usual.“Mira, I’m not sure about this. It feels like everything is moving so fast, and I can’t help but wonder if we can trust these men.” Olivia’s words lingered in the air as I leaned back in my chair. The weight of the situation had started to settle over me.I knew exactly what she meant. It felt too good to be true that these men—who had been a part of Aaron’s inner circle, who had supported him for so long—were suddenly on my side. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that if this was going to happen, I needed to take control and handle it the way I always did: strategically.“Olivia, show me the reports,” I said, my voice firm but calm.There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Olivia responded. “Okay, I’ll have someone bring them to you. Just… Mira, make sure you’re really ready