Anna's POV I was sitting in my car, heading home, when my phone buzzed. It was a FaceTime request from Lucy, one of my close friends and a key person managing my company in California. I answered immediately, curious about why she was calling. "Hey, babes! How’s everything out there?" Lucy asked
Anna's POV I stood paralyzed at the door, witnessing a scene that made my blood run cold. My dad's actions were unmistakable, and the sounds of passion filled the air. My hand grasping the handle as if rooted to the spot. he was pounding in to the woman from behind vigorously. the woman's sultr
Anna's POV After my conversation with Lucy, I found myself driving aimlessly through the city, not really heading toward any particular destination. My mind was swirling with thoughts, emotions tangling together like threads of a knotted rope. The quiet hum of the car engine did nothing to drown o
"Lilian," I called out, my voice calmer than I felt, "how long have you been fucking my dad behind my back?" "how could you sleep with a man old enough to be your dad?" There was a long pause before she finally pulled the sheet down from her face, her expression a mix of guilt and fear. "I’m sor
Anna's POV As I sped away from my father’s estate, I played The song of Sarah McLachlan (in the arms of an angel) repeatedly to calm My nerves. My phone buzzed constantly with dozens of calls from my dad, but I couldn’t bring myself to answer. Each time it rang, it reminded me of what I had wit
Anna's POV Kate’s fork clattered against her plate, and she quickly averted her gaze, her cheeks flushing. Harvey’s mother stiffened in her chair, her eyes narrowing slightly but not meeting mine. The tension in the room was, thick enough to cut with a knife. For a moment, there was silence. No
Anna's POV "Aria, you can’t treat Kate as if she’s not part of this family. What are you trying to do?" my mother-in-law’s voice was sharp, laced with indignation. She had that look in her eyes, the one that told me she wasn’t used to being defied. I met her gaze, unflinching. "I don’t know tha
Harvey's POV I drove to the mansion at exactly six forty, just as my dad had instructed. As soon as I entered the house, I spotted my mother and Kate sitting in the living room, laughing as if nothing in the world could touch them. The sight of them together, as though they had nothing to worry ab