James sneered. "He questioned me in front of my employees. He has no idea what he's talking about, but he thinks he knows better."Olivia's voice was calm. "Maybe he was just trying to understand, James."James laughed. "Understand? He's not even trying to understand. He's too busy being influenced by that girl, Sarah."Olivia's eyes narrowed. "What does Sarah have to do with anything?"James's expression turned sinister. "Everything. He's already rebelling against his own family because of her. Think what will happen when she becomes a part of his life."Maria discreetly slipped away, sensing the tension was escalating.Olivia's face paled. "James, that's not fair. Nicholas is just trying to find his own way."James's anger boiled over. "His own way? His own way is going to destroy everything we've built. I won't let that happen."The sound of silverware clinking against fine china came from the dining room, a stark contrast to the anger filling the air."Dinner is served, s
They stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, the tension slowly dissipated, replaced by a sense of calm. Nicholas's sobs subsided, and he pulled himself back, his eyes locking onto Sarah's.Sarah stared into his eyes, and her heart bled at what she saw. The pain and anguish were palpable, and the depth of his sorrow was a sight to behold. She had never seen Nicholas like this before—so broken and vulnerable.His eyes, once bright and full of life, now seemed dull and lifeless, like a flame that had been extinguished. The spark that once drove him, that once made him so confident and self-assured, was now gone, replaced by a deep sadness.Sarah's gaze wandered over his face, taking in the redness of his eyes, the puffiness of his skin, and the droop of his eyelids. He looked like he had been crying for hours, like the weight of the world was crushing him.She felt a pang of compassion, a surge of love and concern. She wanted to reach out, to touch him, to comfort him. She wanted to
The kiss was intense, passionate, and all-consuming. The rain poured down around them, but they didn't notice. All they knew was each other, their lips moving in perfect sync.Nicholas wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close, and deepened the kiss. Sarah felt like she was melting into him, her heart overflowing with emotion.As they broke apart for air, Nicholas smiled, his eyes shining with happiness. "I've been waiting for that," he whispered, his voice husky with emotion.Sarah smiled back, her heart still racing. "Me too," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of the rain. "I believe you, Nicholas. I believe you've changed, and I want to give us another chance."Nicholas's smile grew wider as he heard Sarah's words, and he kissed her back with even more passion. His lips moved against hers, gentle at first but growing more insistent as the moment went on. Sarah felt like she was drowning in the kiss, but she didn't want to come up for air. She wrapped her a
Sarah walked out of her house and onto the sidewalk, enjoying the warm sunshine on her face. She was lost in thought, replaying her conversation with Nicholas from the day before, when she heard a car pull up beside her."Hey, Sarah! Where are you headed?" A friendly voice called out.Sarah turned to see Arthur, her neighbor and friend, leaning out of the driver's side window of his car."Hey, Arthur! I'm headed to college," Sarah replied, walking over to the car."Ah, okay! Well, I'm headed in that direction too. Want a ride?" Arthur offered, smiling.Sarah hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Sure, thanks! I'd love a ride."As she got into the car, Arthur asked, "So, how's it going? How's Nicholas?"Sarah blushed, feeling a flutter in her chest. "It's going great, actually. We're back together."Arthur grinned. "That's awesome! I'm really happy for you guys."As they approached the college campus, Arthur turned to Sarah with a serious expression. "Sarah, can I give you s
In the Economics class, Nicholas sat behind Sarah, his eyes fixed on her, as he listened to Professor Patel drone on about losses and profits. He couldn't resist the urge to touch her, his fingers tracing slow, sensual circles on the back of her neck.Sarah felt the touch and shivered, Goosebumps rising on her skin. She closed her eyes, savoring the sensation, and Nicholas's fingers danced across her skin, sending shivers down her spine.Professor Patel's voice cut through the haze, her eyes narrowing as she spotted the exchange. "Nicholas, Sarah, what do you think you're doing? This isn't a playground!"Sarah's eyes snapped open, her face flushing with embarrassment. Nicholas's fingers stilled, but he didn't remove his hand.Professor Patel glared at them. "Answer me, what is the difference between a loss and a profit?"Nicholas grinned, his eyes never leaving Sarah's face. "Well, Professor, I think love is like a profit. It's an investment in someone's heart, and the returns ar
Sarah's eyes fluttered closed, her body trembling with desire. She couldn't deny it, not when Nicholas was so close, his warm breath sending shivers down her spine.Just as Nicholas was about to kiss her again, a noise echoed through the library, breaking the spell. They sprang apart, Sarah's eyes flying open as she glanced around nervously.The librarian was approaching, a stern look on her face. "Shh! This is a library, not a playground," she whispered sternly.Nicholas grinned, holding up his hands in mock surrender. "Sorry, ma'am. We got carried away."The librarian raised an eyebrow, her gaze lingering on Sarah's flushed face, before turning back to Nicholas. "See that it doesn't happen again."Sarah said angrily, "Look, Nicholas, because of you, I have to face embarrassment again. Looks like you will be happy only after getting me rusticated from the college."Sarah's words were laced with venom as she spun around and stormed out of the library, leaving Nicholas chuckling to him
James Hill sat behind his massive mahogany desk, his eyes fixed on the dean of Nicholas's college, Dean Richardson, who was seated across from him."Thank you for coming to see me, Dean Richardson," James said, his voice firm but polite."Of course, Mr. Hill," Dean Richardson replied. "I wanted to personally inform you about your son's recent... announcement."James's eyes narrowed. "What announcement?"Dean Richardson hesitated before speaking. "Well, Nicholas took the college's microphone system and announced his date with a student, Sarah, in front of the entire college. He said something about taking her out on Friday and—"James's face turned red with rage. "What else did he say?" he demanded.Dean Richardson shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "He said he was finally taking her out, and...and that he was excited to be with her."James's jaw clenched in anger. "That boy is going to be my death," he thought.As a trustee of the college, James expected the dean to keep him informed
Griffin's eyes burned with a fierce intensity as he thought about the injustices he had suffered. His father's death, the destruction of their family business, and the loss of Sarah—all at the hands of Nicholas and his father, James Hill.A venomous hatred coursed through Griffin's veins, consuming him with an unrelenting desire for revenge. He was hellbent on making Nicholas and James pay for their sins, no matter the cost."Nicholas thinks he's so perfect with his rich family and his precious Sarah," Griffin sneered to himself. "But I'll show him what it means to cross me. I'll destroy everything he holds dear, just like he destroyed mine."Griffin's mind raced with schemes and plans, each one more ruthless than the last. He would stop at nothing to exact his revenge, to make Nicholas suffer as he had suffered."Sarah thinks she's so much better than me now that she's with Nicholas," Griffin's thoughts continued. "But I'll show her. I'll show her that I'm the one who truly loves her