Ethan’s P.O.VWhy did I drop that on her desk after everything that happened between us?Plus, why did I feel bad for giving her a lot of work to handle? My initial plan behind giving her that offer was to keep her next to me so that I just stare at her face all day. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. But, Junia! How could she lie to me because she wanted to meet with Nicholas? How could she keep returning to the man whom she had doubts about?How could she never see through Nicholas? How did he manage to convince her all the time?The last thing that I would do was to give up on her but this time, I am not going to make it obvious any longer. I want her to see Nicholas for who he is. I wanted her to step out of that phase where her mind always swirled with uncertainty. I wanted her to be sure of what she wanted and who she wanted. Aiden opened the rooftopdoor, causing me to turn to look at him. “Are you seriously going to keep this up?” “I don’t want to hear anything abou
Nicholas’s P.O.V I heaved an exasperated sigh, placing my hands on my forehead. I reached for the crystal tumbler, cradling an ice cube while dropping it into the glass of whiskey. “My head hurts” I groaned, tossing my head to the back. The events of earlier replaying in my head. If Maddie had been there, she would have incriminated me by spilling the whole truth about the divorce. If she didn't do that, she would have used that as an avenue to blackmail me.“Where has she been? I am glad that she hasn't reached out to me yet!” I sighed, squeezing my eyes shut. “Oh! She told Ethan that she had a few months to live and, she must be planning something. I can't wait for her comeback” I grinned, the image of Junia flashing through my head at that moment. My eyes flicked open instantly. “If Ethan has given up on her, that means that I can get her back! But Le Mort wants me to gain his trust first”I swiveled my gaze around the whole living room, my eyes falling on the awards that wer
Ethan’s P.O.V “Nicholas Hawthorne” I muttered through gritted teeth before dropping my head on the steering wheel. I raised my head in that swift moment, fixing my gaze on Junia and Nicholas who walked down the alley. The horrible and heart-wrenching scene before my eyes caused a sharp pain in my head, causing me to toss my head to the back, a groan leaving my lips. The truth was I was frustrated! I was tired of everything that was going on.I shouldn’t have been so brutal with my words. But despite all of that, why should Nicholas be the first person that she would call if she needed help? I took in a deep breath, getting outside the car while following Junia and Nicholas closely. The way their laughter echoed down the alley triggered all the senses in my head! Then she got to the restaurant while I watched as she guffawed, slurping on her ramen.Nicholas even dared to feed her with meat and the worrisome thing is that she accepted it! “What the heck?”Okay? What was I doing ou
Junia’s P.O.VThe Next Day Facing the dressing mirror while making curls to my hair, I received a call from Aiden and I answered immediately. “Hey, Junia. Good morning, I brought your car”I paused for a while. “You did?”“Yeah, the car is parked in the garage. I will see you at work…..” Before I could respond, he had hung up the call. I chuckled slightly, grabbing my purse while going outside the room. Nicholas had sent a text. “Good morning Junia, how are you? Did you sleep well?”“I slept well, Nicholas, and I had one of the best ramen that I had ever tasted. Thank you for letting me know about the place, I would be visiting that place quite often” I responded to Nicholas’s message. Last night was kind of fun! It was fun and yet, it felt empty.Walking down the stairs as my stilettos echoed through the whole place, my heart almost jumped out of my chest when I met Ethan at the dining table, eating breakfast. His face was stoic, devoid of emotion as he bit on the croissant. My
Ethan’s P.O.V Plush velvet seats were arranged in two rows and the conference room was adorned with a huge chandelier that hung majestically from the ornate ceiling. Not exchanging pleasantries with anyone, I was about to sit when I caught sight of Junia’s father alongside Matteo! They were coming to the conference?Sitting on the seat that was kept specifically for me, Aiden sat right next to me, leaning by his side. “Did you check the guest list?”I shot him a glare. “I should be asking you that. Anyways, did you help me to see my wallet? I couldn’t find it in the office”Aiden leaned in. “I didn’t notice your wallet. I am sure that it isn’t missing though, we will find it soon, hopefully”I nodded, searching my eyes around for Junia! Where was she? First of all, she was late to the office— Just ten minutes late and now, she was nowhere to be seen.Amidst me searching my eyes around for her, the door swung open and she strutted in, going to the back seat. I quickly darted my ey
Nicholas’s P.O.VMy bottom lips shook as I stared intently at Maddie who stared daggers at me. I was snapped out of my thoughts as soon as I heard the murmurs that swirled around me. This was bad!What was she doing here?How did she find out that the bag that I gave to her was a total knockoff? Admitting into knowing her meant one thing and it meant that everything that I have built could crumble right now. I marshaled the last bit of strength that I had inside of me, clearing my throat while forcing out a smile as I matched her stare. “Do I know you?”Maddie tossed her head to the back, a wistful smile escaping her lips as she burst into a peal of hysterical laughter. “You don’t know me? Seriously? How can you not know me? You have known me before I even knew you!”I blinked my eyes continuously. Things were about to take a different turn and I hated it. I exchanged fleeting glances with a security personnel and he understood what I meant immediately. He rushed towards her. “Ma’
Junia’s P.O.VHe was lying! I could feel it deep inside of me that he was telling a lie.As I walked out of the station, different thoughts coursed through my mind at that moment. If Nicholas was telling the truth, then why did he stare at Maddie the way he did earlier? The way he clenched his jaw that time flashed through my head and I really wanted to believe him but the look that he had in his eyes already sold him off. He told a lie!He knew Maddie personally! That Liar! I walked towards the parking lot where Aiden stood as he lit up a cigarette. However, as soon as he caught sight of me, he threw the cigarette underneath his shoe, stepping on it while flashing me a smile that showed how awkward he was. I forced out a smile. “Thank you for bringing me here”Aiden nodded. “You can never let Ethan know that you came here. The two of us came out on the disguise of work”I exhaled sharply, patting him on the shoulders. “Thank you so much, Aiden. You are a good person”“Really? Yo
Nicholas’s P.O.VLike I expected, Le mort was the reason that I was bailed out and I had one thing in mind and that was to find Maddie and get rid of her for good. As soon as I got out of the police station, reporters stood outside, shoving their mics and cameras right into my face. “What do you have to say about tax evasion?”“What do you have to say about diverting the government funds for yourself?”“The counterfeit products, is there anything that you have to say about that?”Their words echoed through my ear but thanks to my bodyguards, who were able to cover up for me, and then we got inside this car, and boom, we zoomed off. However, sitting in the van with these huge guys, I couldn’t help but notice that there was something weird about the energy in the atmosphere. I leaned in the chair, squeezing my eyes shut while telling the driver. “Can you please put this song on……” Before I could complete my words, all of a sudden, someone wrapped their hands around my neck from behi