Anna's POV Deep down, I knew I had no real intention of seeing Lucas after the meeting, even though I had told him I would. The thought of dealing with his sorry, pitiful self made my skin crawl. What did he want now? Apologies? Redemption? I didn’t have time for his drama—not when there were bigg
Anna's POV Lucas walked into my office, looking worn out and completely out of place. He seemed like a shell of the man I used to know. His once confident demeanor was nowhere to be found, and I could tell he was desperate. “Anna, I’ll get straight to the point,” he began, but I immediately cut
Anna's POV Now that Lucas was finally out of my office, I couldn’t help but feel relief. I had done nothing wrong, nothing more than expose the truth about Chloe, the woman he had chosen over me. And yet, it had affected him this much. I leaned back in my chair, the thought playing in the back
I glanced over at him, seeing the excitement in his eyes, but my own emotions were far more complicated. "It might seem like great news," I admitted, "but I’m not happy about it, James." He raised an eyebrow, clearly puzzled. "Why not? This is what you wanted all along, isn’t it? Full control ove
Anna's POV Now that Lucas was finally out of my office, I couldn’t help but feel relief. I had done nothing wrong, nothing more than expose the truth about Chloe, the woman he had chosen over me. And yet, it had affected him this much. I leaned back in my chair, the thought playing in the back
I glanced over at him, seeing the excitement in his eyes, but my own emotions were far more complicated. "It might seem like great news," I admitted, "but I’m not happy about it, James." He raised an eyebrow, clearly puzzled. "Why not? This is what you wanted all along, isn’t it? Full control ove
Anna's POV "James, let’s visit the Scotts' residence," I said with a sly grin, already anticipating the chaos that would unfold. There was a certain thrill that came with these confrontations, and I could see the same excitement flicker in James's eyes. "Another show is about to go down," he rep
Chloe's POV "Mom, Lucas is serious about the DNA test. He’s saying he’s going public soon, to address the press and clear his name, that he has nothing to do with me or the baby!" I said, gripping the steering wheel tightly as I drove back to my parents' house. My voice was laced with frustration
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