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Lyla’s POV.When Jace walked in, Bailey quickly left the room, giving us space to talk. Though I was happy to see him, I wasn’t ready to go back with him—not after what had happened. His mother and aunt had thrown my things outside, and it could have been worse if someone had recorded it and posted it online.“I know what they did was terrible,” Jace began, his voice soft but firm. “But it’s you and me against the world. I promised I’d take care of you and protect you. Did I?”I didn’t want to admit it, but I couldn’t deny how much I wanted to believe him. Still, the anger and pain lingered.“I can’t stand the fact that your mother thinks I’m the bad influence,” I said, my voice cracking. “They’ll never accept me. Can’t you see that? No matter how hard I try to stay calm and prove I’m a good person, it doesn’t matter. All they care about is you marrying Sasha and building your political career.”“I don’t want any of that,” Jace replied quickly. “If I wanted to be a politician, I would
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Lyla's POVThe news hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn’t prepared for this. I had walked into the hospital that day, thinking I was just going for a regular check-up, expecting the usual. But what the radiographer said next sent my heart racing—faster than I thought was possible. I wasn’t just expecting one baby; I was expecting two. Twins. It wasn’t just a surprise; it was a shock, a complete jolt to my system.I wasn’t sure if I was even ready for this. I had never been a mother before. How could I take care of two? I felt overwhelmed with the enormity of what I was about to face. Could I do it? Could I be a good mother? These questions ran through my mind in a steady stream, growing more and more frantic by the second."Sorry, can you check again? Are you sure? There has to be some mistake," I said, my voice barely concealing the panic rising inside me. The radiographer, a woman who looked seasoned and unbothered by my distress, glanced up, sensing the tension in my voice. Bailey,
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Lyla’s POVI cried until I couldn’t produce any more tears. I felt empty, as if the grief had drained every bit of emotion from me. Jace had been rushed into surgery, and I had run right alongside the stretcher that carried him, desperate to stay close. But then we hit a point where they wouldn’t let me through.“I’m sorry, ma’am, you have to wait in the lobby. You can’t come in here,” the nurse told me with a stern look.Her words were like a knife to my chest. I couldn’t fathom the idea of sitting idly outside while the surgeons worked to save him. I wanted to be with him, to hold his hand, to somehow reassure him that I was still here, still fighting for him. But the nurse’s expression remained unmoving.“Please, I need to be with him. I need to hold his hand,” I begged through my sobs, my voice cracking with desperation. I could see the pity in her eyes, but she didn’t relent.“Ma’am, if you want your husband to have a chance, you need to let us do our job,” she said, her tone col
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Lyla’s POVThe hospital was eerily quiet, save for the sound of Bailey sobbing softly beside me. I could feel her fingers gently stroking my hair, the warmth of her touch a comfort even in my half-conscious state. My eyelids fluttered, and slowly, my vision began to clear. The first thing I noticed was the ceiling. It looked so strange, unfamiliar, as if I was seeing it for the first time. For a few seconds, my brain struggled to comprehend what had happened to me. Why was I here? Why did everything feel so... off?I stayed still, not moving, barely making a sound. I wasn’t sure if I was even supposed to be awake. But then, I let out a faint groan, and that’s when Bailey noticed. Her voice broke through the silence, relief flooding her tone.“Oh my God, you’re awake!” She rushed to call the doctor, her words frantic but laced with love. I wanted to speak, to call out her name, but my body felt like it was made of lead. I couldn’t move, couldn’t even lift my head. My mouth was numb, as
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Lyla’s POVThe hospital had turned into a fortress. Reporters flooded the grounds, desperate for a glimpse of Jace after hearing that he had regained consciousness. His mother had made sure that every possible entrance was guarded, and only those with VIP access were allowed into the hospital’s designated areas. She had instructed her men to maintain tight security—no one was getting in without permission.I wasn’t surprised by her actions; she always had a firm grip on the reins. But that didn’t stop me from wanting to see Jace. She wasn’t letting me near him, and it tore at my heart knowing there wasn’t much he could do from a hospital bed. He needed me, and I needed him. The only way I could speak with him now was through someone who still had access to his room—Collins.Collins was Jace’s right-hand man, his closest ally. They had been friends since childhood, and now, as Jace’s personal assistant, he was the only person allowed direct access to him in the hospital. Over the past
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Lyla’s POVSasha was taken aback when I slapped her, clearly not expecting me to react that way. She had assumed I’d be passive, letting her do whatever she wanted. But as soon as she crossed the line, I didn’t hesitate. The slap brought her back to reality.“How dare you raise your hands to me?” I demanded, my voice cold and steady.The shock on Sasha’s face was evident, but her anger quickly followed. She stepped toward me, but before she could get any closer, Bailey positioned herself between us, a clear warning in her posture.“Don’t even think about it,” Bailey said, her voice firm. “If you try anything, it won’t end well for you.”Sasha glared at her. “And who are you?”“I’m Lyla’s sister,” Bailey said, unflinching. “And if you keep treating people like this, you’ll regret it. Mrs. Maddy here is like family, and you spilled your drink on her without an ounce of decency. I won’t stand by and watch that. The next time you try this, I will beat you to a pulp and what I would do to
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Lyla’s POVSasha was taken aback when I slapped her, clearly not expecting me to react that way. She had assumed I’d be passive, letting her do whatever she wanted. But as soon as she crossed the line, I didn’t hesitate. The slap brought her back to reality.“How dare you raise your hands to me?” I demanded, my voice cold and steady.The shock on Sasha’s face was evident, but her anger quickly followed. She stepped toward me, but before she could get any closer, Bailey positioned herself between us, a clear warning in her posture.“Don’t even think about it,” Bailey said, her voice firm. “If you try anything, it won’t end well for you.”Sasha glared at her. “And who are you?”“I’m Lyla’s sister,” Bailey said, unflinching. “And if you keep treating people like this, you’ll regret it. Mrs. Maddy here is like family, and you spilled your drink on her without an ounce of decency. I won’t stand by and watch that. The next time you try this, I will beat you to a pulp and what I would do to
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Lyla's POVFor some reason, I felt a wave of panic wash over me. I couldn’t pinpoint why, but I knew whatever was coming wasn’t good. Jace’s mother was about to make a mountain out of a molehill, and I had a sinking feeling in my stomach. Bailey noticed the sudden shift in my mood and raised an eyebrow.“Did you see something? Why the change in mood?” she asked, concern in her voice.“Jace just got discharged from the hospital,” I replied, trying to sound casual, but the words felt heavy.“Oh, wow! That’s exciting!” Bailey said, her eyes lighting up. “You should be thrilled, right? Why are you frowning? Aren’t you happy your husband’s coming home?”“I am happy, it’s just…” I hesitated, trying to find the right words. “Jace’s mom is coming to the house too, and Sasha already reported what happened today to her. You know she doesn’t like me, and she’ll make a huge deal out of everything.”Bailey frowned and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “That shouldn’t bother you at all. You
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Lyla's Pov Lyla was left alone in Jace's office, unsure of what to do next, Jace doesn't believe her. How could he just believe what he saw without flinching, I'm a part of this family now,why would he ever think I would do something this terrible to drag the family's name to the mud.I may be an orphan,but definitely not evil, please God come to my rescue,give me the strength to scale through this phase.Suddenly,the door opened and Jace walked in. How could you do this to us, I trusted you,I fought my family because of you. Indeed the saying that what an elder sees while standing, even if a child climbs the highest mountain would never see it is true.You're evil, Lyla and I hate you.I thought I've found the one who completes me,but see what I've become now. I'm so disappointed in you.Babe, can't you see I've been framed here?How could you easily accept this without digesting it or better still have a second thought that someone has perfectly plotted this out to implicate me?
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Lyla’s POVI couldn’t calm Jace down. My own emotions were a whirlwind—shock and rage mixed together in a storm that left me speechless. The damage was unimaginable. Products worth millions had been ruined in an instant, and not a single thing could be saved. It felt like a nightmare, and in the midst of it, Jace was absolutely fuming. I didn’t know what to say to comfort him. Not now. Not when we were in the middle of a crisis. The only thing that mattered was finding out who was responsible for this sabotage.Jace shot up from his seat, his face twisted in anger. He grabbed the factory manager by the shirt, lifting him off the ground. The poor guy’s feet hung suspended in the air, his eyes wide with fear. I could see it in Jace’s face: if someone didn’t stop him soon, this could spiral into something worse.“Jace, please!” I couldn’t even finish my sentence before he turned and looked at me, his eyes wild with fury.“Who the hell sabotaged my product?” Jace’s voice thundered, his wo
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Lyla's POVWe stayed in the car, waiting as the officers quickly took action. They cleared the press away, and although it was a struggle, they managed to do it. Eventually, we were led into the Feds building, where I sat beside Jace, we held hands as we waited for the state head. A wave of pain hit me in my stomach, but I did my best to hide it. I couldn’t let him see it—not now. He was already under so much stress, and I knew how deeply he cared about me. I didn’t want to distract him."I’ll be brief, Mr. Jace," the head of the department said, his tone formal. "This offense is serious. It’s a state-level crime, and you’re facing jail time and a hefty fine for the damages your company may owe. It could cost you a fortune."Jace shook his head. "As I said, Officer, this must be a mistake. There’s no way my drink could contain the substances you mentioned. It’s just not possible."I nodded in agreement. But the officer wasn't convinced. He reached into a drawer and pulled out a stack
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Lyla’s POV“An illegal substance in my drink? That’s impossible,” Jace said, his voice a low, incredulous laugh. His usual confidence seemed rattled, though he tried to maintain composure. “We just rebranded that drink a few weeks ago. We even did the launch yesterday! How could something that just entered the market days ago test positive for anything? There’s been some sort of mistake, I’m sure of it.”The officer, a woman with short black hair and sharp eyes, stood her ground. “There’s no mistake, Mr. Jace. The lab results are clear. The drink tested positive for codeine and ethanol, both controlled substances. What’s worse, it’s widely consumed by underage children, which is illegal. We’ll have to take you in for questioning.”“No!” Mrs. Karev exploded. Her face was red with fury. “I won’t let you do this! Where’s your warrant?”“Here you go, ma’am,” the officer replied, handing over the arrest warrant. Mrs. Karev grabbed it quickly, scanning the document before glaring at Jace.T
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Jace PovExcuse me officers, this can't be true.Only I and Lyla have access to the formula used in preparation of the drink.The same drink that was taken by everyone at the party last weekend?How come it's now poisonous to the public.The person in charge of mixing the drink was interrogated and claimed that Lyla paid him to add additional substances to the drink.Impossible, Lyla will never do such a thing, Jace said.Exactly,how can I do such a thing when all I ever wanted is for the company and family business to expand.The Government officials then asked for video footage to ascertain what actually went wrong, they showed him CCTV footage of a girl who looks exactly like Lyla and even wears her kind of clothes. To top that, they show him the receipt, showing that a huge amount of money left Lyla’s bank account. Jace, please don't listen to them, can't you see I've been framed here?I can't even remember the last time I went on a shopping spree.Can't you see this has been pl
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Lyla’s POV“So, because you managed to pull off just one project, you think you can sleep all day? Is that how Mr Karev and I built this company?” Mrs. Karev’s voice sliced through the room. “I always knew you were the bad egg dragging Jace down. I have never liked you and you always give me a reason to hate you! How can you still be in bed by this time? No wonder you cannot produce any child because God knows you cannot take care of them.“Mum!” Jace barked, his voice frustrated. “It’s too early for this.”“Early?” Mrs. Karev scoffed. “It’s past 10 AM, and here you are, sleeping like a couple of jobless people.”“Good morning, Mrs. Karev,” I said, my voice cutting through the tension.“There’s nothing good about this morning, Lyla. You’d better get up, get out of bed, and make breakfast for me and my son. I’m sure Jace didn’t marry you to have you lounging around the house. If there’s nothing else to do, go unload my suitcases from the car.”“Suitcases? I thought you were only stayin
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Lyla's POVI froze on the bed, and the only thought racing through my mind was how much pressure I was going to be under. If I allowed it, Mrs. Karev would become a thorn in my side the moment she stepped foot in our home.“I don’t understand,” I said, my voice tinged with frustration. “Why is she moving in with us? She has a whole mansion to herself. Why does she need to come live here?” I frowned, and Jace immediately noticed my reaction.“I know this is going to inconvenience you a lot,” he began, but I interrupted him before he could finish.“Yes, it is!” I snapped, my voice sharp.“She’s only staying for a week or two, I promise. She says she wants to spend time with me since I won’t be going to the family house. She misses me, you know? I’m her only child. I have to understand her, too. I know she can be a handful, but please, just put up with her for this period.”I stood up from the bed, and Jace reached for my arm, pulling me gently back toward him. I pulled away, not ready t
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Lyla’s PovMy mood changed instantly.“What? Why?”Don't tell me you accepted her proposal,I asked with a very stern face.You know how sour our relationship is,you know she doesn't like me, please tell me you refused, talk to me babe i said my heart racing at a very fast pace.I'm sorry my love,she insisted and I couldn't help it, so I gave her the go ahead to come over, I'm sorry “Someone pinch me, probably I'm dreaming”. You did what? Tears filling up and blurring my vision.How could you babe, you were present at the rebranding party, you were there when she said all those mean things to me and you still accepted for her to move in with us without even informing me?How am I supposed to live with a woman who hates me so much, who's never pleased with anything I do as long as it comes from me.How could you Jace, I feel betrayed,how could you do this to me Oh! My nightmares just began.You're rarely home during the day,how do I cope at home alone with your mother now.Before I c
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Lyla's POVMy heart skipped a beat when I walked into the bedroom and saw Jace holding my phone. His expression was unreadable, and I couldn’t tell if he was angry or upset. I froze in the doorway, unsure how to react. I just stood there, eyes locked on him, trying to figure out what was going on.“Here, you have a message,” Jace said casually, handing me the phone. He didn’t seem angry, just… detached, as though nothing was wrong. He pressed something on the screen and then went back to typing on his MacBook. I thought he might shout or confront me about something, but instead, he just handed me the phone and stayed silent.I took the phone from him slowly, expecting him to say more. But he didn’t. My hand trembled slightly as I glanced down at the screen, still unsure of what to say or do. I deleted the message from Abel without a second thought and blocked his number again. The last thing I wanted was to give Jace any reason to think something was going on.After a long silence, Ja
