CLAIRE'S POVThey are still things I had to handle the morning before I left for work.My car was ready."Ma'am we are ready to move." The driver came to me"Well, I'm not ready so you will have to wait. Just make sure that the things are ready so we don't have to wait again after this." I walked away to my son's room."Hey boy" I closed my eyes for a second and opened them to see him in my arms.The joy that filled my heart when I found out that my son is able to do the things he does on a daily basis."You are looking so bright today." I cupped his cheeks and made him smile."Mom, the doctor was right when he said I needed to rest. I'm feeling better now, like better than ever." My son hugged me tight before he could complete the sentence."Yes the doctors are always right and they don't say the wrong things." I smiled and got up to sit on the bed.My son's caramel eyes didn't leave me, he kept staring at me and I'm starting to feel uncomfortable."Do you have anything to say?" I fo
CWorstABEL POVI was still in a state of fear while waiting for whoever the culprit was to go out and surrender. I don't want to pa,y for what I did not do. Jack had left and I was alone.He did this because he wanted to prevent people from knowing that anything happened between us.Claire came to the company that morning, but before then, Mirabel had been begging for us to submit the file; she took it upon herself to find the file while we went on the punishment of not working.When Claire got into the office, I waited patiently for her to come out mad. "What's taking her so long?" I whispered.I don't know how long it took for Mirabel to deliver the message to her. We almost gave up, thinking thate is wasn't going to be mad abo; our, our thoughts were wrong.Claire stumped out of htheoffice with her dead stare gglaringat everyone. "Oh no!" I crossed my fingers and prayed silently for her not to take a drastic decision.After all the shouts and threat's she came up with the idea of
CHRISTABEL POV"Ma'am this is the file." The securities brought out a book.Indeed that was the golden file but where did it come from?"What?" I shouted in disbelief.That's not me."Claire, how would you do this?" Mirabel shouted tooShe doubted with everything in her. I just disappointed her, I made her feel bad for everything."You know you don't have to believe this. It's not true, I don't know about the golden file. I just got accepted to the company." I cried out.The whole eyes were on me, the girls secretly laughed and rejoiced as they watched me lament for freedom."This was found in your office and in your locker covered among your files and you are telling me that you have nothing to do with it . How am I supposed to believe that?" Claire's got closer.She took the file from him and glanced through it to check if anything was missing."See, I haven't even planned such a thing." I attempted to walk closer to her but the security stopped me. They saw me as a traitor."You wi
Claire’s povI stride into my office at Nova Designs on Monday morning, feeling that delightful buzz of anticipation. The news over the weekend naming us one of the top two interior design firms in New York is still sinking in. This is what I've worked so hard for - true recognition of my talents and the incredible team I've built."Good morning, Ms. Claire ," Anna, my ever-reliable assistant, greets me with a warm smile as I enter. She takes my handbag and briefcase. "Brian got off to school without any fuss this morning.""Wonderful, thank you Anna." I pause to hang up my coat. "And how are things looking for us this week?"Anna launches into her customary rundown, but her tone carries an extra note of pride. "The Matthews estate project is nearly complete - that's the $6 million contract. And I have inquiries from three billionaires hoping to have you redesign their Manhattan residences."I can't help but smile at the awe in her voice. "You're too kind, Anna. It's our whole team th
Claire’s povLucas's eyes were soft but insistent as he said, "Go. I'll be here when you need me." I gave a small, curt nod, then turned and rushed through the hospital's sliding doors before he could see the sheen of tears blurring my vision. My heart felt like it was clenched in a vice as I made my way to the pediatric ward where the nurse said Brian had been admitted. "Where is he? Where's my son?" I demanded as soon as I reached the nurses' station, my voice terse with barely contained panic.The nurse must have seen a thousand worried mothers, but she gentled her tone as she said, "He's right through here, Ms. Claire. The doctor is with him now."I followed her down the corridor with hurried steps, pushing open the door to Brian's room. He looked so small and pale lying there, though his eyes were open and he seemed fully conscious, thank God. "Mummy!" His face broke into a relieved smile when he saw me.In an instant I was at his bedside, stroking his hair. "Brian, sweetheart
Lucas povI got back to my mansion feeling exhausted after the long day. As I parked my car, my mind kept drifting back to Claire and her son, Brian. The resemblance was uncanny - those eyes, that smile, it was like looking at a younger version of myself. A nagging doubt crept in. Could Brian be my son? Claire and I had that one night of passion years ago. But she said Brian was only five, which would mean she was with someone else when we...No, I shouldn't jump to conclusions.I was still mulling it over when my phone rang. It was Mom. "Lucas! Why on earth did you cancel your dinner date with Chloe?" she demanded. "The poor girl was left waiting at the restaurant like a fool."I pinched the bridge of my nose. "I had a business meeting that ran late, Mother. I was too tired for dinner.""That's no excuse! You didn't even have the decency to call Chloe and let her know?""I was going to message her," I lied, not wanting another lecture."Well, it's too late for that now. You need to
Lucas povI woke with a start, eyes flying open as the early morning sunlight filtered through the curtains. Glancing at the clock, I was surprised to see how early it was earlier than I'd wakened in a long time without being roused by an important meeting or business obligation.But today wasn't about work. Today was about Claire...and Brian. A small smile tugged at my lips as I thought about the little boy who could quite possibly be my son. The resemblance was uncanny, and the more I pondered it, the more I felt that unshakable gut instinct that he had to be mine.With a renewed sense of purpose, I threw off the covers and headed for the shower, thoughts of Claire and that amazing night we shared flooding my mind. As the hot water sluiced over my body, I found myself growing hard just reminiscing about the softness of her skin, the breathtaking noises of pleasure she made as we moved together in perfect rhythm. Shaking my head to dispel the sensual memories before I got too carrie
Claire’s povBreakfast was a lively affair, with Brian chattering nonstop about his design ideas while Lucas listened with rapt attention. The bond between them was palpable, like two kindred spirits connecting on a level I couldn't fully grasp.As we cleaned up and got ready to head to the office, I couldn't help stealing sidelong glances at the pair, my heart doing funny little flip-flops. Lucas looked so at ease around Brian, so genuinely engaged and interested. And my son, in turn, was positively glowing with the focused notice from his new "friend."When we pulled up to the office, I wasn't surprised by the curious looks and whispered murmurs from my employees milling about outside. I'm sure the sight of me arriving with the city's most eligible bachelor in tow was quite the gossip-worthy spectacle.Ignoring the raised eyebrows and not-so-subtle gawking, I ushered Lucas and Brian inside, my son's little hand gripped securely in mine. We hadn't taken two steps through the lobby be
CHRISTABEL POV"Ma'am this is the file." The securities brought out a book.Indeed that was the golden file but where did it come from?"What?" I shouted in disbelief.That's not me."Claire, how would you do this?" Mirabel shouted tooShe doubted with everything in her. I just disappointed her, I made her feel bad for everything."You know you don't have to believe this. It's not true, I don't know about the golden file. I just got accepted to the company." I cried out.The whole eyes were on me, the girls secretly laughed and rejoiced as they watched me lament for freedom."This was found in your office and in your locker covered among your files and you are telling me that you have nothing to do with it . How am I supposed to believe that?" Claire's got closer.She took the file from him and glanced through it to check if anything was missing."See, I haven't even planned such a thing." I attempted to walk closer to her but the security stopped me. They saw me as a traitor."You wi
CWorstABEL POVI was still in a state of fear while waiting for whoever the culprit was to go out and surrender. I don't want to pa,y for what I did not do. Jack had left and I was alone.He did this because he wanted to prevent people from knowing that anything happened between us.Claire came to the company that morning, but before then, Mirabel had been begging for us to submit the file; she took it upon herself to find the file while we went on the punishment of not working.When Claire got into the office, I waited patiently for her to come out mad. "What's taking her so long?" I whispered.I don't know how long it took for Mirabel to deliver the message to her. We almost gave up, thinking thate is wasn't going to be mad abo; our, our thoughts were wrong.Claire stumped out of htheoffice with her dead stare gglaringat everyone. "Oh no!" I crossed my fingers and prayed silently for her not to take a drastic decision.After all the shouts and threat's she came up with the idea of
CLAIRE'S POVThey are still things I had to handle the morning before I left for work.My car was ready."Ma'am we are ready to move." The driver came to me"Well, I'm not ready so you will have to wait. Just make sure that the things are ready so we don't have to wait again after this." I walked away to my son's room."Hey boy" I closed my eyes for a second and opened them to see him in my arms.The joy that filled my heart when I found out that my son is able to do the things he does on a daily basis."You are looking so bright today." I cupped his cheeks and made him smile."Mom, the doctor was right when he said I needed to rest. I'm feeling better now, like better than ever." My son hugged me tight before he could complete the sentence."Yes the doctors are always right and they don't say the wrong things." I smiled and got up to sit on the bed.My son's caramel eyes didn't leave me, he kept staring at me and I'm starting to feel uncomfortable."Do you have anything to say?" I fo
ToAIRE'S POV"Did you have to give me your blood for me to live?" There was silence in the room. No,w this is why I don't want to stay here for long; he would always have a way to find out what is happening,g and that is what I am not in support of. "My darling, I don't have to do that. I told you it was just a minor issue, everything is Alright now." I answered quickly.That was the one? Doing that came into my mind atthata,t time. I couldn't think much any longer."Then we should get going; I don't want to stay here any longer," Brian said authoritatively.He had arranged them and struggled to pass people. Even with my phone,e I might still be better than whoever.The doctor had seen the preparation of the boys already, so he rushed out of the office to see us."He is really serious about leaving." I complaiwhosecretly to him."He is a child, what do you expect? He needs freedom to play with other kids." He scoffed and walked to the office.I followed him immediately.That's what
CLAIRE'S POV"Doctor!!!" I shouted for him to come out.The nurses came out to help me take him to the bed."I hope he is doing okay?" I was terrified of this.I have never seen him fall that way, he is always strong."Take him for a check-up." The doctor showed up immediately."Did you have to take so much blood from him?" I asked him, looking confused."I only took what the child needed. I don't distribute blood to the community." He answered angrily and left for the room.They ran a few tests."How can I be watching out for two people? I can't handle the first one to the end and now he is joining too." I hit my head in frustration.I am frustrated, I don't know what to do or which way to go. All I'm doing is sitting."Is he going to be alright?" I dragged a nurse who was in a bit of a hurry to get something for the doctor."Yes..." She took my hands away immediately and leftShe just said that so that she would be free from my grip. It's something I do all the time, it's something
CHRISTABEL POVThe sunlight shone into my eyes. I stretched on the bed."Are you sure you want to meet up with work today?" Jack whispered into my ears.Work?I jumped up from the bed. I seriously forgot about that part. Jack is almost done with dressing, and I haven't even had my bath."Why didn't you wake me up earlier?" I asked the busy Jack.He smiled, I don't know what he found funny but that wasn't funny in any way.I stepped out of bed and searched for my clothes wherever I threw them."Where are my keys?" I scattered the whole place searching for it."Here." I threw the key at me.I quickly got dressed and prepared to walk away."Why not wait for me to drop you off while I'm passing to work?" He suggested."Why are you sounding like I'm preparing to go to the farm?" I sighed and waited outside for himThe whole thing that happened last night was a mystery that no one saw coming.My groceries I got from the shop, I couldn't recognise them anymore. I packed up the things from th
CHLOE'S POV"Doctor....wait!!!" I shouted and ran into the doctor's office.Lucas is dead serious about what he said and that, I will not accept. The doctor was so busy with trying to get some things ready for the work."What are you doing? Are you agreeing with this?" I told him.He was so busy that he had no chance to look at me."Doctor!!" I shouted My voice went so loud that I was scared Lucas would hear me"What do you need ma'am?" He finally looked up and pretended like he didn't hear what I said at first."For my son to survive." The doctor looked like he was happy and waited patiently for this time to come."If you do not want me to continue with the action. You can discuss it now." She announced.I now know so much about how he wants her so badly."Please, I need you to do something for me," I begged.He responded to this and walked towards her to hear what she had to say."Do not let him know what you know. I know you can hide it from him. Just let him know that it is done,
LUCAS' POV My work here was done and now I can happily go back to where I was. I made sure the school explained everything to me."Sir, you are harassing the authorities of the school and this is good..." One of the teachers there tried to convince me to keep my voice low."Do I look like one who talks too much? No. I will make sure this school goes down for what they did to my...." I paused.I'd rather be careful with what I am saying. I don't want to say something I am not ready to carry."Brian," I added after seconds of second thought."Whatever happened to your child was an accident and no one should be blamed for it." The manager stood high. She had her shoulders up, her face showed no remorse and that alone was making me super annoyed."You are to be blamed for it, you are to look after the children when their parents Keep them in school. And you stand here to tell me that you are not to be blamed for it??" I shouted in anger.Mirabel held me so tight, she knew I would lose c
CHLOE'S POVMeeting Christabel wasn’t the plan when I left the house, I saw her anyway. I didn’t realize what she was wearing until she came closer, it’s obvious Claire bribed her to be with them. “Useless human, she wishes to waste her talents with those dogs,” I scoffed.Having to speak with her was the worst decision I made. She made my pleasant evening bad; she took part in bringing me down, and yet she says she doesn’t want to be in the middle of the arguments.She is taking herself in. “Why are you trying so hard to be Claire?” she asked.Silence filled the air. I had a lot of things to say but I don’t know how to do that without killing her.“What?” I exclaimed.She scoffed, flung her hair backwards, and walked away. I felt the urge to drag her hair but the people around had eyes on us too much. “I could rip out your heart if I want to,” I whispered in her ears.“Unfortunately, you can't,” She said with a smirk.I let the poor thing walk away. I clenched my teeth and folded