JOCELIA'S POV I woke up with a smile on my face, feeling a sense of triumph already coursing through me. I looked over and saw Grayson still asleep, his features softened in slumber. Leaning over, I kissed him gently on the lips and whispered, "You’re going to be mine, all mine." With that, I slipped out of bed, with a feeling of excitement. Today was the day I would land another strike on Slyvia. The plan was set: I was meeting the judge of Slyvia’s lawsuit to ensure the case would go against her, no matter what evidence she presented. I headed to the bathroom, the anticipation making me hum a cheerful tune as I ran a hot bath. The steam washed over me, washing away any lingering doubts. As I dried off and emerged from the bathroom, I noticed Grayson was still sound asleep. Perfect. I moved to my own room and called for the maids to help with my hair and makeup. Sitting in my dressing room, I watched in the mirror as they fussed over me, styling my hair just right and applying the
SLYVIA'S POVI woke up that Saturday morning with a light hangover, my head pounding slightly. As I opened my eyes, I saw Zenith and Zendaya in bed with me. "Mummy, are you okay? Wake up," Zendaya said, her voice full of concern.I gave her a warm smile. "I am up, I am up," I said, trying to shake off the grogginess."Ewww, morning breath," Zendaya giggled, scrunching her nose.I couldn't resist. I playfully grabbed her and opened my mouth wide, breathing into her face. "How about now?" I teased.Zendaya screamed and laughed, wriggling to get away. "Nooo, Mum!" she laughed.Seeing her joy, I pulled Zenith into the tickle fight too. Both of them squirmed and giggled uncontrollably as I tickled them, filling the room with their sweet laughter. "Alright, alright, that's enough," I said, finally letting them go. "How about we go make some breakfast?"I playfully scrunched my nose and said, "Alright, first things first, I need to brush my teeth. And you two need to as well!"I handed Zenit
JOCELIA'S POVI ran the doorbell and waited. A few moments later, a frazzled-looking woman carrying a screaming toddler appeared at the door, the child tugging at her hair."Sorry, kids can be too much sometimes," the woman said, attempting a weary smile.I forced an awkward smile, trying not to let my disgust show. "Hmm," I muttered, glancing around.The woman seemed to realize her mistake and quickly corrected herself. "I'm sorry, how can I help you?""I'm here to see your husband, Judge Edward. Is he home?" I asked, leaning slightly to peek into the house."Babe! There's someone here looking for you!" the woman yelled into the house, her voice strained from trying to keep the toddler in check.From inside, I heard a voice reply, "Who is it?""Just a woman," the wife answered, wincing as the toddler pulled her hair harder. I couldn't help but wince at their shouting. This was not the professional atmosphere I was hoping for."Could you tell him it's for his own good, and he better h
TODD'S POVI watched my kids as they walked alongside Zenith and Zendaya, their laughter blending with the sounds of the park. My wife was keeping Sylvia distracted, making small talk while our kids subtly drew hers away. I had already briefed my kids on our plan and what we needed to do. Our contractor had laid out all the necessary information: hurt and frustrate her kids until they wanted to leave New York.As I observed them, I couldn't help but think about the secrecy surrounding this job. We still didn't know who had hired us; they kept their identity hidden, which told me they meant serious business. It also meant that we absolutely couldn’t afford to fail."Hey, Todd," Sylvia called out, pulling me back to the present. "Everything okay?""Yeah, just making sure the kids are having fun," I replied with a smile, masking my true intentions.I watched as my kids executed the plan, nudging Zenith and Zendaya towards a more secluded area of the park. This was just the beginning, and
JOCELIA'S POVI leaned forward, locking eyes with Judge Edwards. "Here's what you're going to do. On the day of the court hearing, you will rule against Slyvia. You will impose sanctions and suspend her real estate license. She will face prison time, and her kids will go into the foster system. And I will ensure they end up with the worst foster parents imaginable."Judge Edwards looked horrified. "What if I refuse?"I smirked, leaning back in my chair. "If you refuse, I'll ruin your life. I'll make sure your wife divorces you, taking all your wealth and properties. I'll expose every bribe and corrupt deal you've ever made. Your kids will hate you and leave to live with their mother. You'll be disgraced, and your law license will be revoked. You'll lose everything, Edward."He swallowed hard, his face pale. "You can't do that...""Oh, but I can. And I will. So, are you going to cooperate, or do I need to start making calls?" I raised an eyebrow, watching him squirm.He sighed, defeate
GRAY'S POVI stared at the news, my eyes glued to the screen as the images replayed over and over. "What is this?" I whispered, barely able to contain my anger. My grip on the TV remote tightened until my knuckles turned white. Sylvia, my own wife, was there on the screen, entangled with another man. The betrayal hit me like a punch to the gut."Why would she do this to me now, after all the time we have spent growing closer? Look at her, fooling herself with another man, my own wife Sylvia. To think I might actually have started to fall in love with—" I cut myself off, realizing too late that I was speaking my thoughts aloud."I knew it, that Sylvia was up to no good," Jocelia said as she entered the room, her voice dripping with vindication. "She was only here for your money. You need to chase her out, divorce her for embarrassing you and your family." She stepped closer, laying her hands on my chest in a bid to console me.Before I could respond, my phone rang, dragging my thoughts
SLYVIA'S POVI felt my hands shaking as I stared at the papers Gray had just handed me. Divorce papers. My heart sank as the weight of his actions crashed down on me. "Why would you give me this, after... after everything?" I managed to ask, my voice trembling with a mixture of hurt and disbelief and tears streaming down my cheeks.But before Gray could respond, Jocelia came striding towards me, her presence like a storm brewing. She pointed an accusatory finger at me, her words cutting through the silence like knives. "We don't need you here. We don't want you. A stripper like you has no place in this house. Now go away like the vermin you are."I flinched at her words, feeling the sting of her hatred sear through me. It was as if all the years of resentment she had harbored towards me were finally boiling over, unleashed in a torrent of venomous words.And then Alice joined in, her voice dripping with feign disgust as she accused me of the unthinkable. "I know you drugged my boy to
SLYVIA'S POV"And this is why we need to expand," I said, concluding the meeting with my team. "So remember, everyone, I will only be gone for a few days. I trust you can handle the clients until I return with more partners for the expansion of the company."It's been six years. I didn't know how, but I did it. I took the money from the scholarship fund Maxwell had set up for me, finished my education, and started a real estate company focused on affordable housing. Now, we were successful, and with this new initiative, I could reduce homelessness by 30%. It was a dream coming to fruition, and I was proud of what we had achieved.As I walked to my office after the meeting, my assistant, Lisa, approached me with a concerned look on her face. "Ma'am, the babysitter canceled. Something about a family emergency," she said.I sighed, feeling a twinge of frustration, but quickly shifted gears. "You know what, book a flight for the girls too. They’re on holiday anyway, and I don’t have time