Lilian POV"What? Did you sleep with Jensen Grimes?” April practically screamed in surprise. I was in the studio's office room sorting out the last things I had to resolve before doing the opening that would be that night.April, who knew me so well, noticed that I was a bit hesitant and nervous when she approached me, so she automatically realized that I was hiding something. She had insisted that I reveal to her what I was hiding, so I ended up telling her about what had happened between my ex-husband and me.At this moment, I was almost in panic. “For God's sake! Don’t scream, April. Please…!" I whispered in desperation, going to close the curtains on the glass walls of the office room that led to the studio, where the employees were working. I clearly didn't want any of my employees to know about my intimate life. “Don’t make a fuss, okay? This kind of thing shouldn’t be talked about in the workplace.” I sighed, sitting back in my chair and placing my hands on my desk.“I'm so sor
Lilian POV“So, tell me about your night of love with your billionaire ex-husband,” April asked with a mischievous look. She was my best friend, and of course she would want to know how my night with a romantic partner had been.I gave an embarrassed laugh. “Actually, I was pretty crazy, because I was drunk,” I told her, ashamed of it.“Oh my goodness! How were you drinking before all this happened?” April was laughing.“Maybe I actually needed courage to finally kiss him since my conscience wouldn't let me,” I told her with a mischievous smile.“Well, the drinking trick never fails. Did you see that? It worked out for you,” she said, giggling.“The drinking made me act reckless, actually,” I told her. “Can you believe I went so far as to cry, begging Jensen to get me pregnant?” I told her, and she laughed.“I can’t believe you actually did that. Lilian, you crazy woman, did you make love to him without a condom?” She was wide-eyed as she asked.“That was the first thing I asked him t
Lilian POVFinally, the opening moment of my studio had arrived. I wore a beautiful, long and elegant wine-colored dress that left my back exposed and was tight at the waist and loose to the floor. I had straightened my hair earlier today just to maintain a difference with almost imperceptible, natural and elegant makeup. April, who was there with me in the dressing room where I went to get ready, squealed when she saw me ready. “You look so beautiful, Lilie! I'm so proud of you, girl,” she said with a huge smile, hugging me. “Thank you, April. You look so pretty, too!” I praise her. She also looked beautiful in a short, textured golden dress that reached the middle of her back. Her dress was strapless on one side, and on the other side it had a strap, which was quite elegant. She was wearing black high-heeled shoes, and she had also arranged for her hair to be tied into a bun on top of her head, with makeup that was a little flashier than mine, but it looked really good on her.“Aw
Lilian POV I had my back to the door, still with my arms around Jensen. For me, the hug was just a way of thanking him for his unconditional support of the project we developed in the studio. He had been a fundamental presence in the last few weeks, helping me organize everything, especially in the moments when I felt completely lost. It was an innocent gesture, but at that moment, something deep in my stomach told me something was wrong. Before I even walked away, I heard the door open suddenly. The sound echoed through the silent hall, and my body froze. My heart, which was at a calm pace, raced in a matter of seconds. I knew, without even having to look, who was there. With a crushing weight on my chest, I slowly turned my head towards the door. Finn was there, standing still, his imposing figure blocking the light coming through the door. His eyes were fixed on me and Jensen, and I could see the mix of shock, anger, and hurt written across his face. He seemed paralyzed for a s
Lilian POVI had barely left the office when everything around me seemed to fall apart. Each step I took was heavier than the last. The words I exchanged with Finn hammered in my mind incessantly, like an out-of-tune song that I couldn't silence. With each breath, the weight of guilt seemed to crush my chest, making each movement more painful. All I wanted at that moment was to disappear, to get away from everything.When I returned to the room, my eyes automatically searched for Jensen, as if his presence could bring me some kind of relief, but the truth was that not even he could save me from what I was feeling. He was there, casually leaning against one of the tables, seeming completely oblivious to the emotional hurricane that was hitting me. His face was calm, almost relaxed, as if what had just happened was just a small setback, an inconvenience of no real importance.“This guy has to stop hitting me. He’s so out of control,” Jensen murmured with a chuckle, shaking his head almo
Lilian POVI felt lost. Everything seemed to fall apart around me, and the weight of the conversation with Finn was still there, throbbing in the back of my mind. Sitting on the bathroom floor, my face still wet with tears, I wondered how things had gotten to this point. I should have been excited about the studio opening, the event I had dreamed of for so long, but all I could feel was a mixture of guilt and despair. I wanted to disappear, disappear for a while, and not have to deal with all this. The tightness in my chest didn't let me breathe properly.It was then that I heard a soft knock on the door. “Lilian? Open up, it’s me, April.” Her voice was calm, but full of concern. I knew she wouldn't leave until I opened the door, so I slowly got up and unlocked it.When April walked in, her eyes immediately met mine, full of concern and affection. Without saying a word, she hugged me. It was one of those hugs that only the closest friends know how to give, full of understanding, witho
Lilian POVI was completely stunned, my hands were shaking, and my heart was beating so fast that it seemed to want to come out of my chest. The words of that nasty article still echoed in my mind, reverberating like poison slowly spreading through every cell in my body. How could I, Lilian, be described as the "dishonest thief incapable of running a fashion business"? What had I done to deserve such cruelty? My dream, the one I had cultivated with so much care and effort, was crumbling before me because of a slander. I didn't know how to react. I didn't know whether to run, cry, or simply collapse on the floor. The day that was supposed to be a celebration was turning into a nightmare that I couldn't seem to wake up from. The studio, my refuge and symbol of months of hard work, sacrifices, and countless sleepless nights, was now shrouded in a dark cloud of public humiliation. The promises I made to myself that this would be one of the most special days of my life were shattered with
Lilian POVI felt my heart racing inside my chest, as if it were going to explode at any moment. Kate Nash was there, standing in front of me with that cynical smile and look of triumph. She didn't need to say anything. The mere fact of her presence at the event was enough to indicate that it had been her. The one responsible for destroying my reputation. Jensen's ex-lover, who I had never taken seriously, was now getting what she wanted: bringing me down.I took a deep breath, trying to find some semblance of calm to deal with the situation. But it was almost impossible. I knew that all my hard work, all my effort to design the opening of that exhibition, was threatened by a wave of past scandals that always seemed to come back to haunt me. That woman was managing, in front of everyone's eyes, to ruin everything."Were you, right?" The words escaped my mouth before I could control them. My voice was weak, filled with a mixture of anger and disbelief. "Were you the one who published t