**Anna's POV** Sitting in the car with the soft hum of the engine in the background, I replayed the video for what must have been the tenth time, each viewing only deepening my sense of disgust. The grainy footage on my phone screen showed Chloe with a man who was clearly not her husband, Luca. Th
**Anna's The young man didn’t bother with a proper answer. Instead, he moved closer, his intentions clear as day. “I missed you, Chloe,” he murmured, his voice low and dripping with that overconfident charm that only boys his age could muster. He didn’t wait for an invitation; his hands were on h
**Anna's POV** After the chaos and intensity of the day, I needed a moment to unwind and collect my thoughts. I decided to treat myself to a luxurious bath, something I hadn’t done in far too long. I filled the bathtub with steaming hot water, adding lavender oil and bath salts, the rich scent of
**Anna's POV** He hesitated for a moment, clearly weighing his options. I couldn’t help but smile at his reluctance. Here was the man who had faced down some of the toughest adversaries, yet the idea of being caught with a companion seemed to fluster him. I decided to ease the tension, leaning int
**Anna's POV** “Will do,” James affirmed, the sound of his keyboard clicking faintly in the background. “And one more thing, boss. I’ve also been keeping tabs on the fallout from the video release. The media is eating it up, and the Scotts are scrambling to do damage control. It’s all over social
**Chloe's POV** Watching myself on the screen, tangled up with three men at once, was beyond mortifying. The video captured every sordid detail, and while I might have enjoyed those moments back then, seeing it now made my stomach churn. This wasn’t just a personal shame; it was a full-blown disas
**Chloe's POV** My mother, noticing my agitation, grabbed my hand with a firm grip, her nails digging slightly into my skin. She pulled me, along with my father, out of the room as if to shield me from the lingering stares. I followed them in a daze, my mind racing with thoughts of revenge and hum
**Chloe's POV** My mother’s face was flushed with anger, her lips pressed into a tight line. She glanced at me briefly, as if weighing whether or not to continue. Finally, she turned her gaze back to my father, her eyes blazing with a fury I had never seen before. “Do you want to tell her, or s
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