Elaine's POVCaleb had called, insisting I come immediately. Now, I stood in the middle of the bar, my eyes wide with shock. An ominous feeling hit me like a wave.The room was filled with strangers, all men, and Caleb sat among them. We’d been together a little over a year, and I’d loved him long b
My mother advanced, closing in on me until she loomed over me. Then she slapped me across the face. “You ungrateful brat! How dare you?” she screeched. I stared at her, stunned and unable to comprehend her ire. “Selena, calm yourself.” My mother-in-law, Clara, shot my mother a hard look. “We’re in
“Elaine, it’s been a long time. So lovely to see you again,” Emily said, her voice sweet and delightful—to them.I took a step back, eyes wide, hands trembling. My gaze darted over to Caleb, lounging on the couch with a huge, beaming smile. But when our eyes met, his smile twisted into something evi
I looked down at the divorce papers scattered across the floor. Caleb had already signed them in his ever-so-elegant handwriting that I used to admire.It was almost funny, actually, how all the work I put into this marriage was thrown away for one woman everyone thought was pure-hearted. Meanwhile,
“It’s you…” I murmured a second time, my eyes still fixed on Zade, trying to absorb his presence. He leaned against the door frame, his golden-rimmed glasses perched on his nose once again. But then he frowned, his dark eyes unreadable. Without a word, he turned and left the room, his footsteps echo
“Why did you come back, Zade?” I questioned sharply. Maybe I was trying to put all of my anger on Zade, maybe I was just scared of becoming who I used to be, or maybe I didn't even know how I was feeling right now. But one thing was clear, deep down, I was glad that he was here. Deep down. Zade's
“Well, well, well, look at what we have here.” One of them spoke, “A woman who is all alone.” “What are you doing here, baby? You should come with us so we'll have some fun. I promise you'll like it.” Another said, stalking towards me. I gulped and shifted back, my voice was stuck in my throat. A
I woke up with a start, looking at the place I was in. Panic filled my mind as I jumped down from the bed. It was dark, and cold. I tried to run out of the room, I banged the doors open and then, I saw a small light which I ran towards. It felt like salvation from my nightmares. My bare feet padd
Author's Pov The car ride back to Grandfather's mansion was quiet. No one spoke a word, not even one movement. Grandfather's face was serene, calm, blank, as if he wasn't thinking about anything. While Caleb had all sorts of emotions written very colorfully on his face. When they alighted from t
Elaine's Pov “Thank you for your help, we will get back to you in a few days.” The Police officer declared, his voice loud and clear. Afterwards, they dragged the still screaming Emily out of the mansion, leaving the scene behind. After they left, guests started to murmur. “Caleb’s family is don
“You don’t get it, do you?” I said, my voice steady, “This isn’t about being better than you. This is about justice, for everyone you’ve hurt. Including me!” Emily’s breathing grew ragged, her chest heaving as she stared at me with unbridled hatred. Suddenly, she lunged forward, her hands reaching
Elaine's Pov “You said you loved me!” Her voice broke, tears streaming down her face as she staggered toward him, but he took a step back, his jaw tightening. She turned toward the crowd then, her gaze wild and unfocused, “They’re all lying! They’re jealous! All of them are jealous of what I have
Elaine's Pov “Instead… Why don't we bring a doctor in to check if you're actually pregnant? After all, you've been able to deceive each and every one of us. If I didn't find out about it, you would have still continued to use it as leverage.” I said slowly, deliberately, enunciating every word, my
Elaine's Pov “How do I know all of this?” I repeated, my voice calm but commanding, “Because I am Elaine Winters.” And with that, I pulled off my mask, revealing my face to the people in the room. The gasp that erupted from the crowd was deafening. “She’s alive, I saw her on TV saying she was dea
Elaine's Pov “I can't take Caleb as my future husband… Why, you may be asking?” I slapped Caleb's hand away from my wrist, cleaning my palm on my dress as I turned to face the audience, “Because he's my ex husband!” I finished sweetly, clapping my hands together, the sound echoing throughout the h
Elaine's Pov It was time for the engagement. I stood in front of the mirror as the servants continued to dress me, I could hear the excited murmurs that came from the guests outside. Those whom I had invited and a lot of Caleb's workers and friends. I was nervous I wouldn't lie, but also, I re
Elaine's Pov “Put up the banners!” “Can't you see that it's not the same colour?! This is two shades darker, bring it down and change it instantly!” “Remove this, and this, and this! This party must be perfect! Lady Evangeline said there must be no mistakes!” Servants ran helter skelter