Sonia The next day, After eating my breakfast with my son, I went into the bathroom to freshen up.I was just stepping out of the bathroom with the soft towel wrapped around my wet hair when I heard Jay's voice calling out."Mom, your phone's been ringing," he said, sitting cross-legged on the bed with his iPad in hand.I sighed, exhaustion weighing on me from the long trip. "Thanks, sweetheart. Did you see who called?"He shook his head, his eyes fixed on the screen of his iPad. Just as I reached for the phone on the bedside table, it buzzed again. Glancing at the screen, I saw Shirley, my assistant’s name flashing.“Hello, Shirley,” I answered, sitting on the edge of the bed as I wondered what urgent matter would have prompted her to call me this early morning. “Good morning, ma’am! I hope I’m not disturbing you,” Shirley’s voice came through, urgent yet professional. "No, not at all," I replied. "Is anything the problem?" "I just got a call from Mr. Phillip, one of our investor
Ethan I went straight home as soon as I left the airport with Different unanswered questions running through my head. I had to find out more about Sonia and Jay. I needed to know if Jay was my son even though Deep down, I felt a connection to him. His eyes, his confidence—it was like... staring at a younger version of myself. But I needed proof. I couldn’t rely on feelings alone.“You’re back already?” Celine’s voice jolted me out of my thoughts as I stepped into the living room. She looked up from the couch, gazing at me curiously. Celine had been staying in my house for a month now, despite my refusal. She insisted that being closer would help us “reconnect,” especially since she noticed I was distant and no longer gave her the attention she craved But it wasn’t my fault. I couldn’t stop thinking about Sonia. “Yes, I canceled my flight,” I replied softly. Her brows furrowed as she stood and walked toward me, "Why would you cancel such an important trip?""There’s somethin
Chapter 10 Ethan She laughed bitterly before gazing at me with her eyes contorted with rage, making my heart skip in fear. “The Sonia you knew no longer exists, Ethan. Don’t stop me again.” Her voice is cold and devoid of any emotion. And with that, she pulled her hand from my grip and walked away, her heels clicking against the polished floor while Jay held her hand tightly and gave me a questionable look. I stood there, frozen, my heart pounding like a galloping horse as her words echoed in my head. She didn’t care. Or worse, she didn’t remember me. But I'm not ready to give up. I grabbed my phone and dialed Dave's number. He picked up on the second ring, “Find out if Sonia is staying at this hotel,” I ordered. “I want confirmation within two hours.” “Yes, sir,” Dave responded quickly. I slipped my phone back into my pocket and walked into the investor's suit. ...... As the meeting began, I forced myself to focus but I couldn't, the thought of Sonia filled my mind. I c
Ethan "What's wrong, Ethan? You don't look alright." Celine asked, raising her hand to touch my cheeks.I gave her a cold glare and she quickly dropped her hand, gazing at me suspiciously. I felt like spanking her on her head for what she just did. I just hope Sonia would not misunderstand. I inhaled more air to control my anger. "We are in public, you shouldn't be doing this," I said through gritted teeth, trying to control the anger that was boiling inside me. She stared at me, her brows furrowed in confusion. “I shouldn't kiss you in public?” she asked, her voice tinged with irritation."We are engaged for God's sake, Ethan," I ignored her, my gaze darting back to where Sonia had been standing. But to my horror, she was no longer there, she's… gone. My heart raced, fear gripping me. Did she leave because of what she just saw? Did she think…? "Oh, Fuck! Fuck!!" I groaned in frustration, looking around to see if I would see her or Jay. Celine followed my gaze, looking arou
SoniaI ran as fast as my legs could carry me with my heart pounding in my chest. The sting of Ethan’s kiss still lingered on my lips, and the memory of it made my blood boil with anger. How dare he! How dare he kiss me after everything he did to me? How could I have even allowed him to kiss me with the same lips he used in kissing Celine? "Ahhh!!" I groaned in frustration, wiping my lips with the back of my palm.I stepped into the party hall and immediately searched for Jay with my gaze. I sighed softly when I saw him. He was seated exactly where I left him, his small fingers scrolling through his iPad. I quickly made my way towards him. “Jay, we need to go right now,” I said quickly, grabbing his hand without waiting for a response. He looked up, his innocent eyes questioning but he didn’t protest as he slid his iPad into his pocket. “Why, Mommy? Did something happen?” “Nothing happened, sweetheart,” I lied, forcing a smile. “I just feel tired.” Without giving him a c
Sonia The loud annoying sound of my alarm jolted me out of my sleep. I groaned as I angrily turned it off. I hate it when the sound has to wake me up in the morning like this, especially when I don't have enough night's sleep. Sometimes, I just feel like destroying it but I can't. It's part of the things that made me who I am today. I yawned, taking my time to stretch my limbs before glancing at the alarm clock. It was exactly 6:30 AM.I quickly got out of bed and made my way to the bathroom to freshen up after waking Jay. I don't want to be late since this is my first time going to the company and I need to make a first impression. The hotel room service brought our breakfast as soon as we finished taking our bath. By the time we finished eating our breakfast and dressing up, it was already 7:30 AM. I stood in front of the dressing mirror, adjusting my blazer. The tailored suit hugged my frame perfectly, giving me a sense of confidence I hadn’t felt in a long time.Today mark
Ethan “Sonia!” I called out, my heart pounding in my chest as I ran after her, trying to get her attention. But she didn’t stop. She seemed to be keen on ignoring me even when I saw Jay tapping her to look back. I hurried my footstep, not minding the shock on my employer's faces as all I wanted at the moment was to get Sonia to listen to me but before I could get to her, she had already stepped into the elevator with Jay. "Sonia! Sonia!!" I called out when I saw the elevator door closing behind her. “Damn it!” I cursed, hitting the wall in frustration, my heart thumping in my chest. "No! No!! No!!! I can't let her go, she needs to listen to me." I mumbled, trying to calm my racing heart as I rushed to my private elevator.As soon as I stepped into my private elevator, I quickly pressed the lobby button, my heart beating rapidly as I watched the numbers on the elevator screen descend. Each second felt like hours as I waited for the next one. After what felt like an eternity, the
Sonia "Please, drive faster." I urged the driver as I sat in the car with my heart racing in my chest. I can't wait to leave this country. Ethan must not find me. I looked at Jay who was sitting quietly beside me, watching me closely like a guard. He didn't ask any questions but I could see the confusion in his eyes. I smiled and pulled him into a hug, kissing his forehead. I sighed and stared out the window, watching the city blur past. I couldn’t wait to get to Europe. I needed to get far away from Ethan. My heart is heavy with worries as I think about yesterday. I still couldn't believe that Ethan was the president of King's corporation, the person I was supposed to be working with. The excitement of getting the contract from King's Corporation does not allow me to investigate them, to know their president. I have a strong feeling that all this was his plan but it won't work. I won't allow him to get close to me or my son. When I saw Ethan yesterday, the memories of the way
Chapter 156Sonia Jay’s words pierced my heart like a dagger. My son has been going through so much, yet he never once complained. He has been strong, understanding, and loving, never burdening me with his pain and now, after all these years, he is finally voicing his feelings. Tears burned in my eyes as I looked at him, his small hands clutching mine tightly. "I’m sorry, sweetheart," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I never meant to deny you your right." Jay’s eyes searched mine, filled with quiet hope. "I was just trying to protect you," I admitted, my heart breaking into a thousand pieces. Jay shook his head. "I know, Mommy. But please… Can I stay with Daddy? Even for a little while? Please?"I swallowed hard, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill. My baby boy is begging me, begging for something so simple yet so significant. I took a deep breath and cupped his face. "You know I love you, right?" I said and Jay nodded. "And you know I would do anything
Ethan My heart pounded in my chest as I watched Jay clutch his stomach, his small face twisted in pain. He was fine just a few minutes ago... laughing and eating. So why is he suddenly feeling a stomach ache? I was gripped with panic. Did the food I made upset his stomach? Sonia scooped Jay into her arms and gently laid him on the bed, her hands trembling as she cupped his face. "Baby, what’s wrong? Where does it hurt?"Jay squeezed his eyes shut. "My stomach... it hurts." I quickly pulled out my phone. "I’ll call the doctor.""No, Dad, I’ll be fine," Jay mumbled, grabbing my wrist weakly. I frowned. "Jay, you’re in pain. You need to be checked... and it's only the doctor that can determine what the problem is." "How can you be fine like this?!" Sonia cried out, tears brimming in her eyes. "Ethan, please don't mind him, call the doctor now!" "No, Mommy," Jay groaned, holding Sonia's hand. His big, innocent eyes looked up at her. "I just need a glass of water. Please." So
SoniaI went back to my room to get dressed after finishing the breakfast Ethan had prepared for me. He didn't even let me take my plates to the kitchen, insisting on handling everything himself. And the most shocking part? He had given the servants the day off. When I asked why, he simply smiled and said, “I just want to take care of you myself today, making me feel special."I won’t lie, this is a new side of Ethan I have never seen before and I liked it. I walked over to the mirror and stared at my reflection, my breath hitched. My neck was covered in hickeys, dark marks trailing down to my collarbone, a reminder of the passion from last night. God! I still couldn’t believe that I slept with Ethan and it was… amazing. No, it is more than amazing. It was the best sex I have ever had. Just thinking about it made my body tingle, my skin craving his touch all over again. I shook my head, pressing my lips together. I am still sore down there, struggling to even walk prop
EthanI woke up with a smile on my face as a feeling of warmth spread through me. Last night was… incredible, the best night of my life. I smiled widely, my heart filled with joy as I still couldn't believe that I had sex with Sonia last night. I could still feel the way Sonia's body trembled beneath me, the way her lips moved against mine, the way she called my name in the heat of the moment and we did not just do it once or twice but four times. Damn! Is it a dream? I turned slightly, feeling the soft weight of an arm wrapped around my waist. My breath caught as I looked down and saw Sonia sleeping peacefully beside me. Her hair was a tangled mess, her lips were swollen from all our kisses and faint marks trailed down her body, evidence of our passion. No, this isn't a dream. I really made love to Sonia last night. A deep sense of satisfaction and joy filled my chest. My dream of having Sonia in my arms again is finally coming true. I reached out and traced her lips w
Sonia"I just came down to get a glass of water," I said, swallowing hard as I tried to keep my eyes off Ethan’s bare chest. God! Why did he have to look this good? "Oh, I see," Ethan replied, watching me with a small smile before pouring himself a glass of water. I needed to get out of here. Something strange is happening to me... Just being in the same space with him, seeing him like this, made my body react in ways I didn’t understand. I turned to leave, desperate to escape, when his voice stopped me. "Thank you," Ethan said suddenly, making me put a halt on my track. I paused, turning slightly. "For what?" "For agreeing to stay here tonight," he said, his voice softer now. I shifted uncomfortably. "I did it for Jay," I replied. "Besides, it’s just for one night. By tomorrow, I’ll check into a hotel." For a second, I thought I saw a flicker of pain in his eyes but then, he masked it with a small smile and nodded. "I understand." I bit my lip and looked away. "I’
Sonia “Oh, Jay is asleep?” Gloria asked as she walked in, holding a cup of warm milk. “Yes, he is,” I said softly, pulling the duvet over my son’s small frame. “I wanted to give him some milk before bed,” Gloria sighed in disappointment. I smiled at her. “You can give it to him tomorrow.” She frowned slightly but nodded. “Alright. Goodnight, ma’am.” “Goodnight, Gloria.” She walked out of the room, leaving me alone with Jay. Jay fell asleep as soon as we finished our dinner. I planned to carry him to bed but Ethan insisted on doing it. Still, I wanted to be the one to tuck him in tonight so I insisted and brought him to his room. I leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to each of his cheeks, “Goodnight, sweetheart.” I whispered with a smile. I stood up, switched off the bedside lamp and quietly left his room. As I walked back to mine, exhaustion weighed on me but I knew sleep wouldn’t come easily. I needed to finish some designs before the night ended. As soon as I
SoniaAs Ethan’s car pulled up in front of his massive mansion, the guards immediately rushed to open the door for me. “Welcome, Ms. Sonia,” they greeted me with polite bows. I gave them a small smile and nodded in response. Ethan stepped out of the car, his expression unreadable as he turned to the guards. “Bring the luggage inside,” he instructed. I noticed the flicker of confusion in their eyes. They hesitated for a second before nodding and obeying his command. I knew exactly what they were thinking. They were thinking about whether I was moving back in with EthanThe answer is simple. "Never." As long as Celine remained in the picture, Ethan and I could never go back to what we were once before. Too much has happened. Too many wounds have been left unhealed. I let out a quiet sigh, gripping Jay’s small hand as we made our way inside. Ethan moved ahead and pushed the door open, standing to the side like a perfect gentleman. “After you,” he said smoothly with a sm
SoniaI gripped the steering wheel tightly as I drove home with my heart pounding with anger. How dare someone order me out of a house I fully paid for? Who could be behind this? Is the estate management aware of this? Or is this some kind of sick joke? Well, I wouldn’t know for sure until I got home and saw things for myself. As I drove into the compound, my anger flared at the sight before me. Caro was pleading desperately with some men, while Jay sat on the ground, crying. My breath hitched. "What sort of nonsense is this?!I quickly parked my car and stormed out, my heels clicking sharply against the pavement. “What is the meaning of this?!” I yelled, pacing toward them. Jay turned around, his tear-streaked face lighting up when he saw me. “Mommy!” he sobbed, running straight into my arms. I crouched down, holding him tightly. “Sweetheart, are you okay?” I asked, wiping his tears. Jay nodded, though his little body was still shaking. “They… they said we have to
Ethan"Are you sure Celine will accept the money?" Dave who sat on the chair across from me in my office asked with concern. “If there’s one thing I know about Celine, it’s that she loves money,” I muttered, shaking my head. “She’ll accept it.” Dave sighed, leaning back in his chair. “If you say so. But still, I think you should be careful. Now that she knows Sonia is back in town, who knows what she might do?” I nodded, rubbing my temple. That was exactly what had been troubling my mind. Celine is becoming a problem, one I need to deal with very fast.I have already decided that I am going to give her $100 million to walk away for good. That much money should be more than enough for her. But just then, before I could speak any further, heard a loud knock on the door. I exchanged a glance with Dave. “Who could that be?” He shrugged. And before I could even tell the person to come in, the door suddenly swung open and Celine walked in. Dave let out a low whistle. “Speaking