Rocco's POV After hanging up the phone, I stood by the window of my room, gazing out at the city below. The twinkling lights of Italy stretched out before me, a reminder of the world outside this bubble I had created for myself. The conversation replayed in my mind, her voice lingering like a swee
**Anna's POV** For the past week, everything had been strangely quiet. There were no threats from our enemies, no sudden attacks, and no disturbing news. It felt like we were living in a calm that I hadn't experienced in a long time. With Harvey and my father working side by side, managing the bu
**Anna's POV** "Hey, James," I replied, my own smile forming. “Got any updates on the Scott family? And that pathetic excuse of a man, Lucas?” I asked, unable to hide the amusement in my voice. The thought of Lucas being brought to his knees after everything he had done was more satisfying than I
**Anna's POV** As I stepped out of my father’s private jet and made my way toward the car waiting for me, memories began to flood my mind like a tidal wave, pulling me under with their intensity. I thought back to the days when I suffered in silence, believing I was the unwanted daughter of the Sc
**Anna's POV** Instead of heading home, I went straight to the Scott family estate. I was done playing nice. The air was thick with tension as I stepped out of the car, my heels clicking sharply against the paved driveway. I walked with purpose toward the main entrance of the mansion. Each step I
**Anna's POV** "Well, now that you're here, why don't you tell me exactly what you want?" she said, trying to maintain her composure, but I could see the tension tightening around her eyes, the forced calmness in her voice. She was trying to stay in control, but I could feel the cracks beginning t
**Anna's POV** Business had been booming lately, and I was making sure to keep a close eye on everything happening on the ground. While things were going well for me, it was quite the opposite for my sister Chloe and her husband, Luca. Their relationship was a complete joke, a tangled mess of lies
**Anna's POV** The woman in front of me removed her cap and mask, revealing a face that was all too familiar. It was Chloe, my so-called sister, with her usual smug smile plastered across her face. She looked at me like she had just hit the jackpot, her eyes glinting with a mix of arrogance and mi
Anna’s POV The threat against our family has finally faded. The Scott family has received the punishment they deserved: Chloe is confined in a psychiatric hospital, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott are serving life sentences. All that was taken from me has been returned, and life has become peaceful again.
Anna's POV The wedding planning began like a whirlwind, an exciting, beautiful whirlwind of dreams finally coming to life. Harvey and I had chosen the perfect setting—an intimate beach ceremony, surrounded by family, close friends, and the calming waves. My bridesmaids—Lillian, Lucy, and Ruby—we
Anna's POV After the press conference, my father and I made our way to the main conference hall, where all the employees were gathered, waiting anxiously. The tension in the air was palpable, their faces a mix of confusion, hope, and unease. They knew there was a shift happening, and everyone seem
Anna's POV My father stood calmly at the podium, answering questions with a precision that only years of experience could provide. One journalist, looking for the backstory, asked, “Mr. Marino, where were you when the Scott family took over the company?” Without hesitation, my father began, his
Anna's POV The questions from the journalists came like a whirlwind, one after another, pressing for answers, for a glimpse of the story that was about to unfold. My father gave a calm but firm signal to our security team, and they immediately moved in to hold back the crowd, creating a path for u
Anna’s POV As soon as my father, Harvey, and I arrived at the airport, I could feel the weight of everyone’s eyes on us. The large team of security personnel following close behind made us a sight hard to miss. I shot my dad a frustrated look, shaking my head slightly. “Dad, you know I hate this
Anna’s POV By the next morning, the news was everywhere—every channel, every headline, every whisper on the street. The DNA test results had come to light, confirming the identity of Kate’s child, and, more shocking, the undeniable evidence of her role in the near-fatal accident she had orchestrat
Anna’s POV The subtle yet unmistakable smirk on my father’s face as he glanced at Kate sent a wave of curiosity through me. He seemed... pleased. But there was something else in his eyes—a sharpness, a hint of control. As he leaned forward, addressing her, I could see the tension building across t
Anna's POV The phone rang, and I saw Harvey’s name flashing on the screen. I picked up with a smile, hearing his familiar, comforting voice on the other end. “Hey, love.” “Hey,” I replied, a hint of relief in my voice. “Are you done with your meeting?” “Yes,” he replied, sounding as if he were