DanielSonia’s voice began to get on my nerves as she kept shouting at me to slow down. I clenched my jaw, gripping the steering wheel tightly. “Shut up and let me think, Sonia!” I snapped, my patience running dangerously thin. She fell silent immediately, her fingers tightening around her seatbelt. I didn’t have time to deal with her panic, I needed to get home now. As I sped through the streets and reached the mansion’s gate, I pressed the horn repeatedly, expecting the guards to open up but there was no one to open the gate for me.Where the hell are they? I horned again, irritation and unease bubbling inside me but still, there is no one. Just as I was about to step out and check, the gate creaked open slowly. One of the guards, one of the few ones who was supposed to be securing Jay’s hiding place, stepped out, his expression unreadable. Something is wrong. I could feel it. I drove in, slamming the brakes before even reaching the garage. The guard rushed forward and pu
Daniel I paced back and forth as I waited for Dragon to bring those fools, my hands clenched into fists. Sweat trickled down my temples but I barely noticed. My mind was racing, searching for a solution. I need to act fast. Sonia must not find out that Jay is gone.Minutes later, Dragon returned, dragging four unconscious guards with the help of some of the others. Their bodies were limp, their faces blank with deep sleep. My blood boiled. "Useless fools!" I pulled out my gun and pointed it at them. “Wake them up,” I ordered. Dragon quickly grabbed a bucket of cold water and dumped it on their faces. They jolted awake, coughing and shivering. They blinked in confusion. “W... W... What happened?” one of them stammered, glancing around, momentarily disoriented. I grabbed the one that spoke by the collar and yanked him up. “That’s what I should be asking you fools! How did those bastards get into my mansion while you were at the gate?” The guard’s eyes darted around, searchi
Sonia I rushed upstairs, my heart pounding with unease. Something is wrong, I could feel it. Daniel has been acting strange all night and no matter how much I asked, he has refused to tell me anything. As soon as I stepped into my room, I shut the door and locked it. My hands were trembling as I grabbed my phone and dialed Ethan’s number. He picked up on the first ring. "Sonia, I've been waiting for your call." I took a deep breath. "I just got back. I went out with Daniel and… something is off. I can feel it." "What happened?" Ethan’s voice raced with concern. I hesitated, trying to put my thoughts into words. "Daniel has been acting strange since we left the party and when we returned home, I saw some of his men lying unconscious but when I asked him about it, he refused to tell me anything." There was a pause before Ethan spoke again, his voice tight. "I think Daniel’s mansion was under attack. The person I sent to spy on him just informed me now and that was the reas
SoniaDid he hear my conversation with Ethan? How long has he been standing there? Wait, I thought I locked the door, how did he get in? My heart pounded so hard it felt like it might explode. I swiftly stepped back but Daniel kept advancing, his smirk making it impossible to tell whether he was angry or amused. He reached the bed, his fingers sliding under the pillow and when he pulled out my phone, his expression darkened. “So, you’ve been talking to Ethan all this while?” His voice was eerily calm but I could feel the storm brewing beneath it. I swallowed hard. “Daniel, I...” “Fuck!” He cursed under his breath, his jaw tightening. “I should’ve known you would find a way to get in touch with that fool!" Daniel's voice contorted with rage as he angrily threw the phone against the floor. The screen shattered instantly, pieces scattering everywhere. I gasped in shock as my body jerked in fear. Daniel groaned in frustration, forcing himself to contain his anger. He pulled
DanielI ran a hand through my hair, exhaling deeply as I made my way downstairs. My pulse was still racing from what had just happened. I almost lost control, Almost hurt Sonia but thank God I was able to hold back myself. I clenched my fists. If I have hurt her… No, I didn’t even want to think about it. Sonia had provoked me by staying in contact with Ethan after how much I warned her but even in my anger, seeing her in pain shattered me. No matter what she did, I couldn't stand to see her cry. How the hell did she even manage to contact Ethan? I remembered I destroyed her SIM card myself, making sure she had no way to reach anyone. Did she know his number by heart? Damn it! My instincts have been right all along. I have noticed how she always locked the door whenever she was alone and my curiosity got the better of me. So, I hid nearby when I stepped out and just as I suspected, she locked it the moment she thought I was gone. That was when I decided to check. Pressing
Daniel I pulled out my phone and dialed Dragon's number. He answered immediately. “Gather ten of our best men. We’re heading to Alex Johnson’s mansion.” I ordered as soon as he picked up the call. There was a brief silence before Dragon spoke, his voice trembling slightly. “Uhm... Boss… what... What exactly are we going there for?” I clenched my jaw. I didn’t have time for questions. “It wasn’t Ethan who took Jay, it was Alex. I’m going to get him back.” Dragon inhaled sharply. “Understood, boss. I’ll gather the men right away.” “Good. Get the cars ready as well. I don’t have time to waste.” “Got it.” I ended the call and started pacing back and forth, my mind racing with thoughts. Since Sonia is still here with me and Alex and Ethan weren’t on good terms, I knew Jay had to be in Alex’s mansion. Yes... He will be there. I know the game Alex is trying to play. He wants to show Sonia that he cares about her which is why he comes to rescue Jay. I smirk softly, "You will
Daniel A slow, satisfied smile stretched across my lips. This is exactly what I wanted. The raw fear on Alex’s face sent a thrill through me, making my heart glow with satisfaction. His eyes darted around the room, searching for an escape but there was none. “H... How… How did you get in?” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. Then, as if realizing his predicament, he raised his voice, calling out his guards. “Thomas! Drake!”But there was silence, making him more scared. His panic deepened. He swallowed hard and his breathing became uneven. I let out a low, mocking laugh. “I’m guessing those are your guards?” I tilted my head, smiling widely. “Relax, okay. I didn’t kill them. I just sang them a little lullaby to help them sleep.” Alex clenched his jaw, trying to mask his fear. “What the hell are you doing in my house?” He forced a calm tone even though I could see the fear on his face. “What do you want?” I took a slow step forward, dusting my gun with a handk
Daniel As we approached my mansion, the security checkpoint unexpectedly signaled my car to stop. My jaw tightened. They had never stopped me before. Everyone here knew who I was, so why now? Didn’t they recognize my car? A police officer knocked on the window. I let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing my temple before lowering the window. “Good evening, sir,” the officer greeted respectfully. I frowned, giving him a brief nod. This man is new... I have never seen him around before. “What is the meaning of this?” I asked, my voice cold. “Why are you stopping me?” “My apologies, sir,” he said, keeping his tone formal. “I’m just doing my job.” My blood boiled at his words but I forced myself to stay calm. I smiled coldly. “Alright. How can I help you?” “We just need to check your car’s particulars… and the trunk,” he replied. My heart pounded. The trunk.They can't check the trunk. If they did, they would find Alex's unconscious body that was stuffed inside. A
Ethan “Wake, wakee!!”I heard a voice and I groaned, half-asleep as I felt someone tapping me softly.Slowly, I squeezed my eyes open and instantly, every ounce of sleepiness in me vanished when I saw Sonia.Her beautiful smile was the first thing I saw this morning and God, it made my heart skip.“Good morning, my love,” she whispered before pressing her soft lips against mine in a tender kiss.I couldn’t help but smile against her mouth.If there is a perfect way to wake up, this has to be it.“Good morning, my beauty queen,” I teased, reaching out and pulling her into the bed with me, making her squeal lightly.I gazed at her, completely captivated by her beauty. Her hair was a bit messy, her cheeks still rosy and her eyes sparkling just for me.She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.“Do you want me to always teach you how to kiss properly?” I teased again, rolling over and pinning her gently to the bed.“Ethan!” she giggled, swatting at my chest. “It’s too early for t
CelineFuck!!I screamed as I threw my phone on the bed with all the strength I had when I got another messages and calls from my friends, all demanding to know what Was going on with Ethan and me.God! I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t fucking believe it!Ethan… really go that far?He bought that witch a whole company. A whole goddamn company! And as if that wasn’t enough to make me lose my mind, the bastard had the audacity to go online and publicly announce that he had broken up with me and proposed to Sonia.And now? He plans to remarry her in the next two months? TWO MONTHS?!I paced the room like a wild animal, my body vibrating with rage and jealousy. My hands were trembling. My heart was pounding so loud I thought it might explode. Every time I blinked, all I could see was that stupid smile on Sonia’s face and Ethan looking at her like she was some goddess.Disgusting.I grabbed my phone again and stared at the screen. Their photos were everywhere, Instagram, Twitter, and news
AlexI let out a long breath and dropped the phone on the table. My eyes shifted to my secretary, who was still scrolling through the ridiculous online praise.“Cancel all my appointments today,” I ordered."Alright, sir." He didn’t ask why as he just nodded and left the study room.I stood and headed to my room. I needed to freshen up before the storm arrived. And trust me when I say Celine is a storm, a bitter one at that.After my shower, I dragged myself to the dining table, barely touching the food in front of me. My appetite was gone, drowned by the bitterness rising in my chest.I was just pushing the plate away after taking a bite when my phone buzzed again.My heart thudded in my chest when I saw that it was my dad.He must have seen the news. Nothing ever escapes that old man. He probably already had five plans written up on how I failed and another ten on how I should fix it.I stared at the screen as it kept ringing, my fingers hovering above the phone but I didn’t answer.
AlexI sat behind my desk with my fists clenched and my jaw locked in anger as my secretary was reading the online comments out loud with his voice filled with excitement like this was some fairytale ending."Ethan is the kind of man every woman dreams of, loyal, rich, romantic. Sonia is so lucky!""This is what love looks like! A man who believes in his woman and invests in her future!""Power couple of the year... Sonia and Ethan are unstoppable!""Sonia is not just beautiful, she’s smart, resilient, and now a CEO of one of the biggest companies... Ethan is a real one for this!""Stop!" I barked, my voice echoing through the office.The room went silent. I could hear my heartbeat thudding like a war drum in my ears.I couldn’t listen to that nonsense anymore. I didn’t need a reminder of how Ethan just flipped the entire city’s attention with one move. I never even saw that company before. Never heard a word about it until now. He kept it so hidden, so quiet.That bastard is just lik
SoniaI was confused when Ethan drove into a massive building I didn’t recognize.This wasn’t a restaurant. I stared out the window, my brows furrowed. What are we doing here? I had never seen this company before... it looked brand new, with bright banners, and fresh paint and decorators were still working inside.But what really caught my attention was how everyone greeted Ethan with familiarity and respect like this wasn’t his first visit here.I wanted to ask a hundred questions but I held them back. I simply got out of the car and followed him quietly, trying to make sense of everything.We went from the first floor to the second… then the third… the fourth… all the way to the fifth. The building was buzzing with activity. New employees, computers being set up, teams in meetings… I could tell this place was growing but still, Ethan said nothing.Finally, we stepped into a private elevator. He pressed the button for the sixth floor and I glanced at him but his face gave nothing aw
Sonia“So, Mommy… am I going to have a baby sister?” Jay asked with so much excitement in his eyes. His little hands rested on my still-flat stomach like he was already trying to feel his sibling.I smiled and gently placed my hand over his. “Maybe. You will soon have a baby sister or brother.”Jay’s face instantly twisted into a frown when he heard me. “No, not a brother. I want a baby sister,” he said, pouting and crossing his arms like he already made up his mind.I couldn’t help but laugh at his seriousness. “Anyone is good, baby. We will love them just the same.”Jay has been so overjoyed ever since Ethan told him I was pregnant. The way he jumped around the hospital room, asking a thousand questions, almost brought tears to my eyes. He didn’t even wait for confirmation as he had already taken on the role of a big brother with pride.Honestly, I am still trying to believe that I am pregnant myself.It sounded strange in my head. My body still looked the same. No signs, no change
EthanThe night felt endless as I stayed by Sonia’s side, watching her closely. Every now and then, she would stir, mumbling something I couldn’t understand, then drift back into sleep. Each time she moved, my heart raced. I informed the doctor about it and he explained that it was the medication and that her body was still adjusting, and still healing. But it didn’t make it any easier to watch her like that.I don't know how long I must have fallen asleep beside her. My head was resting on the edge of the bed, my fingers still laced with hers until I heard her voice.The voice was soft and weak but it was her.“Ethan…” She called weakly.My eyes snapped open. I lifted my head, blinking against the harsh hospital lights. “Sonia?” I said, my voice low and hopeful.She turned her head slightly and looked at me. Her eyes were clearer now. Her lips parted again. “Water… I want water.”Relief flooded me like a wave. “You’re awake,” I said, a smile tugging at my lips. I stood quickly and
Ethan I sat quietly beside Sonia’s hospital bed, my fingers gently wrapped around hers. The beeping of the machines was soft and steady, proof that she was still breathing, still alive. That alone gave me peace.The doctor had asked me to wait outside, saying she needed rest. But I couldn’t. I needed to see her. After all that happened tonight, I had to be close to her even if it was just to sit in silence. I begged the doctor until he gave in, on the condition that I wouldn’t disturb her.Disturb her? How could I ever?I leaned down and kissed the back of her hand softly. She looked so fragile, bandaged and pale, but she was still the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and now, she is carrying my child... Our child.God… I still couldn’t believe it. After everything, after all the pain I put her through... Sonia is pregnant.A tear slipped from my eye before I could stop it.She has brought nothing but light into my life, even when I didn’t deserve it. Maybe this baby is a secon
EthanHis eyes burned with rage and madness as he raised his gun. I lifted mine but he was quick as he kicked my hand so hard the gun flew out of my grip and I crashed to the ground.Pain shot through my wrist but before I could move, he was standing over me, pointing the barrel of his gun right at my head.“This is the end of the road for you, Ethan,” he sneered, his lips curling into a sick smile. “Like I said… tonight, you die.”I could feel the heat of the barrel on my forehead, but I didn’t panic. I waited just for the right moment.“Not so fast,” I muttered.And with all my strength, I slammed my fist into his chest, sending him stumbling backward. The moment he hit the ground, I quickly stood up and delivered a hard punch to his stomach. He groaned in pain, cursing, but I didn’t stop. I hit him again and again, each blow fueled by every ounce of hatred I had buried in me.I rushed over and picked up my gun.This is it. I was going to end it but before I could pull the trigger,