Nicola TaylorI stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the thin straps of my dress. The satin fabric clung to me in all the right places, the high slit teasing the smooth skin of my leg whenever I moved. It was sexy, no doubt, but there was still a touch of class to it—a balance I was going for. Th
Nicola TaylorI quickly masked my frustration, trying to regain my composure. “Okay, we should leave—” I started, my eyes following his as he turned to the nearby drawer. Panic shot through me, and I shut it immediately as my face flushed hot with embarrassment.“Is that a—” he asked, his voice teas
Nicola TaylorWe were at the Harrington estate, a sprawling property where no one really lived, but it was used primarily for grand events and social gatherings. The place was steeped in history, the first major acquisition Sean Harrington, Cole’s father, made when he became the youngest millionaire
Sierra’s smile faltered, and for a moment, she seemed to shrink under his words. But then, with a quiet breath, she composed herself, her eyes darting to the floor before briefly landing on Cole. It was a fleeting glance, one filled with something unspoken—almost as if she was searching for some com
Nicola TaylorLast night was surreal.Lucas, of all people, dropped the bombshell at the dinner party, announcing that he was marrying Isabella Roosevelt. And then he kissed her—right there, in front of her entire family.The real kicker? Her dad fainted. Just like that, out cold. It was the most dr
Nicola TaylorThe chill of December air nipped at my cheeks as I carried Arabella on my lap, the two of us wrapped snugly in cozy scarves and woolen hats. Her excitement was contagious as we rode along the street, admiring the Christmas lights that twinkled all around us. She wiggled happily, pointi
Nicola TaylorI leaned back in the chair, sipping my hot chocolate as I watched Cole typing away on his laptop. Arabella’s laughter echoed from outside his office as she played with his secretary, handing out the Christmas candy we had picked up earlier.“And then he asked me to get you to make a do
He paused mid-type, glancing up at me, still looking skeptical. “I just don’t get why you wouldn’t want to use it. I’m earning it for us, for you and Arabella. You should be reaping the benefits of it.”I couldn’t help but laugh a little. “Cole, I’m not exactly living like a pauper here. I just don’