Lisa's POVThis was going to be the last time I visit Kelvin. I parked my car in front of Kelvin's massive villa, always sneering at me like it was trying too hard to impress. I adjusted my coat, took a deep breath and strode up the steps.If Kelvin couldn't be straight with me, then our working together had come to an end. The butler opened the door when I knocked. His face lacked any form of expression. “He's in the lounge, Ms. Lisa.” Of course, he knew my purpose for coming. I followed the quiet hum of jazz spilling through the corridor. Kelvin never missed up on a chance to remind people he had classic taste. I found him sprawled on the couch with a glass of something expensive in his hand. He barely lifted his eyes from staring into space when I stopped in front of him. I cleared my throat to announce my presence. “Lisa,” he said, flashing that infuriatingly casual smile. What was ever casual about my visits? “To what do I owe the pleasure?”I scoffed at the tone in his voi
Sienna's POVI sat cross-legged on the floor surrounded by a sea of colorful LEGO pieces. Liam handed me another block, his small hand brushing against mine as he grinned. “This one goes on top, right?”“Exactly,” I said, smiling back. For once, I felt light. Spending time with them was…easy. I watched Nick carefully place a piece on the tower, his tongue sticking out in concentration an my chest tightened. What would life have been like if I hadn't given them up?The thought arose from the back of my mind and I pushed it aside immediately. I wasn't ready for that. Not yet.My phone vibrated on the table. Adam. Again. The name flashing ony screen was like an eyesore I didn't want to pay any attention to. “You're gonna get that?” Sasha asked from the kitchen where she was making some Mac and cheese. “It's not important.” She turned to look at me in suspicion. “Right.”Silencing the call, I returned my attention to the twins but Adam was relentless in his pursuit. By the third time
Chapter 55; Sienna's POVI pressed the phone tight against my ear, pacing the small stretch of carpet near the window. It was far from the door and I wouldn’t risk Adam eavesdropping but still, one couldn't be too careful. Sasha's voice was on the other end and exhaustion seeped into her tone. I started to feel sorry for her. “How are they today?” I asked softly, careful not to let my voice carry. “They’re fine. Liam was asking about you though. They both miss you.”My chest tightened. “I miss them too. I hate not being there every day.”“You know you can't risk it.” She reminded me.“I know,” I muttered, trying to push down the ball of emotion that made it difficult to swallow. “Just…make sure they know I'm thinking of them. Always.”“Of course.” I wanted to say more, or at least hold on to the line for a little longer but because Adam was now home. “I'll call again tomorrow.”“Okay. Take care, Sienna.”“You too.”As I ended the call, another one came through immediately. The nam
Sienna's POVThe cell phone slipped off my hands, clattering to the floor, while I stared in a daze.What...what was that?Who the hell was that? I could feel my heart beating rapidly in my chest as I tried to rationalize what I had just heard.A lump formed in my throat, as my eyes found the phone on the floor. In a frenzy, I picked it back up.I didn't know if the person was still on the line but I gripped the phone tightly regardless, "Hello? Who is this? Who are you?""I do not think it is necessary to know who I am...Sienna."My brows shot up in an instant, as instant fear gripped me. He knows my name. How the hell does he know so much? Right now, my biggest concern is how he also got to know about the kids. How was this possible?Only Sasha knew about them, and it wouldn't make sense that she was behind this. Sara?No...Although my first thought was Lisa, that doesn't sound like her one bit. That doesn't sound like her at all. But do I know her?What if it was a ploy to get m
Lisa's POVA few hours earlier...My mind kept drifting to Kelvin's words back at his villa. It's been quite a while, and I hated how bugged I was since that day, which was why I hired a private investigator to check it out. To tail her.It's been a week since, and right now, as I stared at the files that the private investigator just mailed me, my brows creased in confusion.He was on the line, explaining his findings as well."The photos are all in there. Everything you need." He said as I browsed through the photos.In the first slide, a little boy of around three years old smiled at the camera. His dark hair fell in waves across his forehead.I swiped at the next and saw a picture of the same little boy. It took me a while to discern that they were twins.But the next slide was what sent my brows shooting up in shock. Sienna.Walking into a house with the twins beside her."What is this? Why is she with them?" I spoke through the earpod I was on."I believe they are her kids, ma
Lisa's POVI stood on the balcony of the suite where I stayed now, ready to call her again. Kelvin, as usual, had refused to pick up my calls for the umpteenth time, and I was taking matters into my own hands." Remember, follow my instructions, and everything will move smoothly," I spoke to the other end. I had made sure to use voice modulation so she couldn't detect my voice at all."Who are you?" She asked. I knew she was wondering and I wasn't ready to fuel her curiosity yet. This was fun anyway."You do not need to know who I am. All you should be bothered about is the safety of your children." I said bitterly, hating how it tasted on my lips.How dare she bear his child? How dare she? Not one, but two?"I know more than you would ever think, and I know everything about you and your twins. Of course, the moment you do as much as informing anyone about this conversation, be rest assured that you have compromised their safety."I could hear her gasps from the other end, and I reli
Sienna's POVSara called, asking for the twins, and despite the raging storm in my head, I assured her they were fine. I knew she had a more closer bond with them, and was prone to get worried if she knew something was wrong."I will be back in a week. You know this is the longest I have ever been without the kids, and I miss them so much." She laughed.I chuckled, trying to make the situation lighter, but eventually, I had to hang up, as I couldn't control my trembling hands and shaky voice any longer.I was standing in front of the mirror in the bathroom, my hair disheveled, eyes sunken as I hadn't even been able to get a good night's rest.Running a hand through my hair, I paced around. It was early dawn, and I didn't even want to think about what was going on.Switching on the tap, I dialed Sasha's number."Sienna?" Her voice was groggy, obviously still in bed."Hey, did I wake you?""No, no. I just woke up now. Liam woke me up just a few minutes ago. That guy is a light sleeper.
SIENNAI lay on the bed, wide awake, staring at the ceiling as my thoughts roamed wild. My mind just ran in circles.All I could think about was the pitch. I didn't even know what it looked like, or if I would ever get it. But if I didn't get my hands on it soon, I'd lose everything that made sense to me in this life.My precious kids.My heart skipped a beat at the thought of ever losing them to something as trivial as this.No. I couldn't do that."The damned pitch," I muttered under my breath rolling to the other side of the bed.But how would I do it without him finding out? Adams was discreet, and cautious. And there was absolutely no way I could deter the Blackmailer. He was always one step, one ahead. I needed to be smart.I need to look for the pitch or whatever when Adams step out, because how else could I, without rousing suspicions?I wasn't ready for any questions he might have and I was definitely not ready to ghbe him any answers.Not ever.Due to this little 'mission,
Adam's POV"Is this supposed to be Joke, Henry? Cause this isn't funny one bit." I responded."Definitely not. I am as confused and surprised as you are." He answered, seemingly serious.I huffed impatiently, "Can you hear yourself right now? You are not making any sense here, and I really need to have a much-needed rest,"I needed time to process the events of the day and I would very much love to be alone at the moment.Just a few hours ago, I had sent away some news reporters gathered at the front of the house. Those motherfuckers didn't hesitate to pull up at my gate, hoping that could get a speech off me.I was utterly pissed, especially since I couldn't sue the agency who leaked the news. According to them, it was sent in through an anonymous link, and it was 'their duty'1 to release it.Speak of utter bullshit!Right now, I was in no mood to listen to Henry rant about....whatever it was he had seen. And I absolutely didn't want a single reminder of Sienna at the moment, but he
ADAMS;I wasn't expecting her to come back here. And I definitely wasn't expecting her to find me in the shower as well.My fists clenched as I stormed towards her in the bathroom, and when I saw how she recoiled, a new wave of anger surged through me. My eyes trailed down to the little wet patch on her blouse, and filled with an intense rage I didn't see coming, my fists reached out and ripped it off.Her startled gasp was everything. "I asked you to get out, didn't I? I clearly said I didn't want to see your face ever again, but you are just so stubborn, aren't you?"Her eyes were wide, and her hands convered her breasts, as she stared at her in shock.Suddenly, there was a bang on the door, which made me pause momentarily as I tilted my head to the side.I stared back at her, and then I grabbed a towel on the rack behind me and stepped out.*****My brows furrowed, when Agatha Informed me, yet again that Henry was in the living room waiting for me. What the hell is he doing here a
Sienna;I took a step in, and then another, swallowing harshly as I finally found myself in front of the desk.His eyes didn't leave mine, and hell, I could see them swirling with an intensity I couldn't quite place.The tea tray dropped down on the desk with a silent clatter, and I heaved a sigh "For you," I whispered, wanting nothing but to turn back and get the hell out of this office, but my feet stayed rooted to the spot.Adams stared at me for a long while, but eventually tore his eyes away from me. He was angry, judging from the way his fingers clenched into fists on the desk and the not-so-subtle way his jaw ticked continuously."Are..are you okay?" I found myself asking, unable to tear my gaze from him. He looked so broken, but he wasn't really expecting me to throw everything he did out to the air just because of what he went through or because of last night, did he?Granted, I felt shitty he had to go through that, but I had a valid reason for doing what I did. It still do
Sienna;I had dropped off the drive as instructed by whoever the blackmailer was, and it's been exactly five hours since I left the house.Not only did...whoever was delayed in sending me a location where I could drop it off but it also made me trek a long distance from where the taxi dropped me to an uncompleted building.I had no idea what importance it holds, but I was sure It was something of great value, for my children's life to be at stake for it.Still, I was far from relieved, especially after knowing that whoever that was, definitely knew her address already and might not hold their end of the deal.I had called Sasha a few minutes ago to check up on the kids whilst informing her I would be at the house in no time.But in the meantime, I needed to get something from the house. Glancing at my wristwatch, I nodded, determined that Adams would most definitely be at work by now.I needed to get something rather important I had forgotten back in the room. If it wasn't of great im
Adams;Few hours later, I was ast on an empty sofa, with a wide grin on my lips. Sienna had left earlier; her friend, Sasha had called and as much as I had wanted to drive her, she'd insisted on going alone.I didn't want to push it, especially not after what had just happened. For the first time since we got married, this was the closest we have gotten to a mere conversation.She might not have forgiven me now, but I know we are making progress, and she was willing to listen to me. And for that, I am grateful.A cough sounded behind me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I snapped my head up, only yo find Henry standing in front of me with a wide grin on his face."I can see someone is in a good mood." He chuckled."You can say that again. How long have you been standing there?" I asked, as I stood, going over my desk to grab my keys."Where are you going?" Henry asked with a raised brow."What do you mean...I'm heading home of course."Henry shook his head, as he reminded me, "You recal
Adams;Opening up to Sienna this way has always crossed my mind. But I had been so skeptical of her reaction.I wasn't mistaken. I could clearly see the judge in her eyes. She blamed me. She didn't see me differently.I wondered if I had worsened the situation, but regardless, I was adamant about not letting that stop me.Right now, she had her eyes wide open in astonishment, as it seemed that she had come to a sudden realization."I know what you are thinking," I began, but she raised a hand to stop me." And I just happened to be your outlet, didn't I? How does it fuckin make sense to you, Adams? How does it make sense that...that you went through all that grief? All that pain... and...and the best way you could handle it was to subject me to that terror? You bullied me! You let others walk all over me! You did me dirty back then, Adams... You...Do you even have any idea what you cost me?" She choked, trying to gather her words, and I just sat there, unsure of how to act or what to
Sienna;"I killed him," Adams said and I immediately recoiled from him, my mouth parted in shock as I moved back a bit."What did you say?" I blinked at him, wondering if I was already getting tipsy, attributing to hearing things that weren't even said.But the look in his eyes was firm, serious even."You...you killed your father?" I asked, dumbfounded, "Oh my God, Adams!"The irritation and confusion were clear in my tone as I stared at him. My thoughts were jumbled, making a mess in my mind as I tried to rationalize his words."It isn't something I am proud of, Si. Actually, I... you're the first person I'm telling this to. I am not saying this for you to feel pity for me. It would probably change your perspective of me, but I just want to be entirely open with you."My body moved on its own accord, and before I knew it, I had stood."No, Adams! You will not justify this. You shouldn't! What are you even saying?"He stood up after me, but I moved backward, causing him to stop in hi
SIENNAI lay on the bed, wide awake, staring at the ceiling as my thoughts roamed wild. My mind just ran in circles.All I could think about was the pitch. I didn't even know what it looked like, or if I would ever get it. But if I didn't get my hands on it soon, I'd lose everything that made sense to me in this life.My precious kids.My heart skipped a beat at the thought of ever losing them to something as trivial as this.No. I couldn't do that."The damned pitch," I muttered under my breath rolling to the other side of the bed.But how would I do it without him finding out? Adams was discreet, and cautious. And there was absolutely no way I could deter the Blackmailer. He was always one step, one ahead. I needed to be smart.I need to look for the pitch or whatever when Adams step out, because how else could I, without rousing suspicions?I wasn't ready for any questions he might have and I was definitely not ready to ghbe him any answers.Not ever.Due to this little 'mission,
Adam's POVI sat shirtless on the couch, my glass of whiskey resting on my knee, while my hand supported it. Midnight had come and gone and Sienna was still out. The air felt heavy but I stayed put waiting.Once in a while, my eyes strayed to the wall clock, counting down the seconds until she would show up through the front door. A few times, I dozed off but as soon as I did, I jerked back awake. Finally, the door creaked open. I turned to look at Sienna and frustration replaced relief. She walked in like I wasn't even there. Her head held down and her steps quick. I put the glass down and followed after her. “Sienna,” I called with a calm voice, despite the whiskey burning in my throat.She ignored me. “Sienna!” I called louder, pushing myself forward on the springs of my feet. She stopped then but she barely turned her head to acknowledge me. “What do you want now?” She sounded distant and even her eyes were as hard as steel. I closed the distance between us, each step delibe