"And what if she was?" Darvan replied, his voice dangerously calm. "Would that spark your interest, Marc?" The question hung in the air, daring Marc to respond. Marc’s jaw tightened, and he straightened in his seat. "You think this is funny?" he asked, his tone sharp with anger. "Why would I w
It was almost time to go home, but Cassia was still busy sketching. The room was peaceful as Liam stood behind her, quietly watching her work. She was completely focused, her pencil gliding carefully over the lines of her design. Her serious expression and tightly pressed lips made it clear she was
Cassia looked up from her phone and caught Liam’s gaze. His dark eyes were locked on her, as if searching for something she couldn’t quite figure out. She quickly looked away, back at Martinez’s text glowing on her screen. Her teeth grazed her bottom lip as she deliberated on how to respond. Witho
Cassia walked into the busy shopping mall, looking around as people moved past her. She pushed her cart through the aisles, picking things she needed. As she reached for an item on the shelf, her cart slipped from her grasp. In an attempt to steady herself as she nearly fell, she accidentally nudg
"I’m not trying to be selfish, but I just hope you don’t go back to him... It could be anyone else, but not Darvan," Liam muttered, his gaze still fixed in Darvan's direction. He hesitated for a moment, his eyes dropping to the ground before he added, this time louder, "Or it could be me." As the
"I..." She bit her lip, unsure of what to decide. Uncertainty gnawed at her, but deep within, a spark of determination began to flicker. "There's nothing wrong with giving it a try," she muttered. Martinez smiled. "That's exactly what I wanted to hear," he said, his voice full of encouragement. C
Cassia pulled away from the kiss, her balance almost faltering. She nearly stumbled, but Martinez caught her just in time, steadying her as she fell against him once more. Her heart raced wildly, and as she blinked rapidly against his chest, she was certain he could hear it thundering. "Are you oka
The hug between Cassia and Liam lasted for what felt like two minutes before Liam gently pulled away. Cassia blinked, still processing the warmth of the moment. She forced a smile, trying to mask the tension in the air. "I'm sorry I didn’t call or text," she said softly, her voice laced with regre
"Hi...?" Martinez muttered, his tone hesitant. Cassia chuckled, unable to resist her amusement at his unexpected shyness Right now, he seemed more like a lost child. She turned her gaze to the sea, and there was silence for a few seconds before she turned back to him. "Is this the place you mentio
As Darvan watched her walk away, he sat frozen in place, his mind replaying her words like a broken record. "Desperate pest?" Did she really call him that? him? "Darvan... I want to go back to the hotel," Stacy’s voice broke through his daze. She was clearly uncomfortable. She couldn’t bear to stay
The moment Darvan reached where Cassia was seated, he slid into the seat beside her without hesitation. Cassia’s brow raised beneath her mask. Who was this now? Though his face was obscured, his body shape and presence struck a chord of familiarity. Darvan wasted no time. "Cassia,” he began soft
Darvan watched as Cassia hesitated, her eyes flicking between the stranger’s mask and his outstretched hand. The stranger seemed so calm and self-assured. With no polite way to say no, she reluctantly placed her hand in his. Darvan let out a scoff, but the loud music drowned it out. “I guess so,”
"You should enjoy your time with your girlfriend, nephew." Martinez gave Darvan a firm pat on the shoulder before turning and walking away. Darvan watched his uncle's retreating figure with narrowed eyes. From a distance, Martinez pulled out his phone and made a quick call, his voice calm but loud
Cassia smiled softly at Liam’s words. "I'm sorry I didn’t call earlier…” she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of guilt. She shifted slightly on her feet, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "It’s okay," Liam replied without hesitation, his tone warm and reassuring. "As long as y
Why did everything feel so messed up? Why did it all feel so wrong? Darvan stood frozen near the private jet, his gaze locked on Stacy, who was beaming—a radiant smile that belonged to someone who believed everything was finally falling into place. The kind of smile that could warm any heart... exc
After arriving in France the previous night, the girls had decided to rest, planning to explore Belleville the next day. Stepping out of their lodge, wide smiles spread across their faces as they took in the stunning landscape before them. "Happy you came?" Quinn asked. Cassia nodded, a sof
Darvan stepped out of his office to an unexpected sight— some of his employees bowing respectfully to someone. His brow furrowed as he approached, but the answer came quickly. It was his mother, Mrs. Sinclair, walking through the corridor with her usual aura of authority and power. "Mom," he greete