SASHA’S POVI entered the room and collapsed to the floor. What the hell was that? Xander just made it clear that he didn’t trust me. Does he know anything? There was no way he could have found out. It was just me and Adeline in that office, so there was no way he could have found evidence. Why did he have such an outburst?I sat there, breathing hard, feeling my heart race. The room was quiet, but my mind was loud and I was restless. I couldn't stay still.I got up and paced around, The more I thought about it, the more worried I became."Why did Xander act that way?" I muttered to myself. "He never behaved like this before."I walked to the window and looked outside replaying the scene in my head. Xander's angry face, his harsh words. It made no sense. He had no reason to doubt me. I had been careful, and didn’t let anything slip.I checked the clock. It was late, but I couldn't sleep. I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. I tossed and turned, trying to find a comfortable po
ADELINE’S POVI woke up that morning feeling groggy and a bit disoriented. The early morning light filtering through the curtains.I rubbed my eyes and stretched my arms. Just as I was about to drift back to sleep, my phone chimed. I picked it up, squinting at the bright screen.It was a text from Xander. The message read, "I've got the recording. I'll put it to good use. It's only a matter of time till you're out." My heart raced as I read the words. I closed my phone and took a deep breath, stretching my arms again."I know he'll do the right thing," I muttered to myself. But my mind was restless. I couldn't just lie there in bed. I needed to do something, anything, to calm my nerves.I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stood up. The floor was cold beneath my feet. I grabbed my robe and wrapped it around myself. The house was quiet as I walked down the hallway to the kitchen.The smell of coffee always helped to wake me up, so I decided to make a pot. I filled the kettle
SASHA’S POVI stared at the text from my ex-husband in horror. My hands trembled, and the phone almost slipped from my grasp. "Meet me at Cafe Nine," it read. My mind raced. What did he want? Why now? There was no way I could go back to him.It was true he was still technically my husband, but I wanted Xander. I couldn't risk him catching me speaking to him.I paced the room thinking of what to do. I had left that life behind. But now, with this text, it felt like the past was clawing its way back to me.I sank into the chair, feeling distraught. I needed to go, to find a way to make him disappear from my life forever.But how? What if someone saw me? What if Xander found out?I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. I had to do this. I had to meet him and tell him to leave me alone for good. I couldn't let him ruin everything I had worked so hard to build.I decided to go in disguise. I couldn't risk being recognized. I pulled out a cap and a scarf from my closet. The cap was
SASHA’S POVI had been at home for a few days without going out. I couldn’t go anywhere because Andre would follow me everywhere. It was driving me crazy. If I went to a restaurant, I’d see him sitting across from me, smiling that annoying smile. When I went to the mall, he’d be there too, trailing behind me like a second shadow. No matter how much I tried to convince him that we were done, he just wouldn’t leave me alone.One day, I decided to go to my favorite cafe. I thought maybe I could enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of coffee. But as soon as I sat down, I saw Andre walk in. He looked around, spotted me, and walked over with a grin.“Hello, Sasha,” he said, sitting down uninvited.“Andre, what are you doing here?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.“I’m just here to see you,” he replied. “I miss you.”I sighed, feeling my frustration rise. “Andre, we are done. I’ve moved on. You need to move on too.”He shook his head. “I can’t. You’re my wife.”“We were married,” I cor
ADELINE’S POVI had been trying to reach Andre. He had suddenly gone missing, which was weird because he always made sure to call and tell me how Sasha reacted to his disturbances. Andre seemed to be enjoying causing trouble for Sasha, and he always kept me updated.I paced around my room, biting my nails. "Why isn't he answering?" I muttered to myself. I picked up my phone and dialed his number again, but it went straight to voicemail. "Andre, it's Adeline. Call me back as soon as you get this."An hour passed, then two. Still no word from Andre. My worry grew stronger. I decided to call my secretary, Clarissa. "Clarissa, come to my house, please," I said immediately she picked up. A few minutes later, "Clarissa, I need you to find Andre," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "He hasn't called me, and I can't reach him."She nodded. "I'll find out where he is"I watched as she left the room, feeling a pit of dread forming in my stomach. I sat down at my desk and tried to focu
SASHA’S POVI woke up with a start. My heart was pounding, and my hands were shaking. The same thought raced through my mind;how would I leave the house today? Andre was always popping up wherever I went. He had been stalking me, making my life a living hell. I couldn't escape him, no matter how hard I tried. I had done everything to get him to leave me alone but it was like talking to a mule, he never listened and seemed to be having fun.I rolled over in bed and stared at the ceiling. The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow in the room. I felt trapped. What if he was waiting outside right now? What if he followed me again? I sighed and closed my eyes, trying to calm my racing thoughts.Suddenly, my phone rang. I jumped, my heart skipping a beat. I grabbed it from the nightstand and saw Tristan's name on the screen. My hands shook as I answered the call."Sasha," Tristan's voice was calm, almost cold. "Andre is dead."I gasped, unable to believe what I
MATT’S POVI hadn’t gone to see Sasha since the day I saw her with Tristan in her house. She texted me after that day, but I didn’t reply. Today, I decided to give her another chance at accepting my proposal to marry her. It had been eating at me for days, and I needed an answer to make a decision.I got ready in the morning putting on a crisp white shirt and my best suit. I looked at myself in the mirror, fixing my tie and running a hand through my hair. I wanted to look my best, to make the best impression.I got into my car and drove to her house nervous throughout the drive. My mind was racing with thoughts of what she might say, how she might react. I needed this to go well.When I arrived at Adeline’s mansion, I took a deep breath before ringing the doorbell. The house looked clean, as always. She opened the door, and a smile spread across her face when she saw me.“Matt! It’s so good to see you,” she said, stepping aside to let me in.“It’s good to see you too, Adeline,” I
XANDER’S POVI walked out of the bar, my heart pounding in my chest. The night was dark, and the streets were almost empty. I pulled out my phone and dialed Drew's number. Drew was the owner of the security agency I used whenever I needed security. He picked up immediately."Drew, it's Xander," I said, my voice urgent."Xander, what's up?" Drew replied, sounding alert."I need ten of your best men around Adeline's house 24 hours a day, every day, without a break. She's in danger and needs protection. No one should know they're guarding her house," I explained quickly."Got it, Xander. Noted. I'll get on it right away," he assured me."Thanks, Drew," I said, ending the call. I felt a bit of relief knowing she would be protected.But my mind was still racing. How could Matt want Adeline dead? He had introduced himself as her boyfriend the first time I met him. Now he wanted to kill her? There was so much I needed to know.From the conversation at the bar, I had gathered enough informa