Junia’s P.O.VI pushed the door open slowly, my gaze landing on Ethan whose face was pale and when our gazes clashed, there was this glint of excitement in his eyes. His mum fed him porridge as I took tiny steps towards him. “How are you, Ethan?” My voice was low. He nodded subtly while his mum swung her head in my direction, a bright smile spreading through her face as soon as her eyes met mine. “My dear, you are here. He woke up as soon as you left. He couldn’t keep your name off his mouth and when he opened his eyes, he looked for you first”Anxiety crept at the back of my neck while a faint smile formed on my face, sitting on the bed. “You are sure that you are fine?”Ethan nodded again and in that moment, Elle chimed in. “The doctor claimed that it was good that he had shown the symptoms of poisoning earlier. If things had persisted and he was consistently fed with poison, then his internal organs would have been damaged severely” She said while I couldn’t help but heave a s
Ethan’s P. O. V“What?” I exclaimed and in that moment, it seemed like my hearing was starting to malfunction. Michaela’s hands flew over her mouth and if I would be honest, I didn’t know if that reaction was because of the shock that she was thrown in or for the fact that Nicholas’s words could hold an iota of truth. My gaze landed on the picture that fell on my legs and when my eyes saw the content of the picture, my stomach tied a knot and in that moment, my heart sank into my stomach. I couldn’t believe my eyes and for a second, I wanted to doubt Nicholas and believe Michaela’s words. She certainly couldn’t have been the one who poisoned me, right? I mean, how was that even possible? She was my sister and even though most of the time, we disagreed on a lot of things, I still loved her like my life depended on it. How would the same person who ousted all the chefs responsible for preparing my meals because she suspected them of being the ones poisoning me, be the same person
Junia’s P.O.V“Michaela, wait……” My words trailed when Elle suddenly grabbed me by the arms.“What is wrong? Why do you look so distressed? Did anything happen inside……talk to me, Junia” She muttered under her breath, her eyes peaking with curiosity.I shook my head in denial. “No, Michaela doesn't feel too good and that is why…..” I suddenly paused when I noticed that my words were going to cause her worry. “She doesn't feel too good? She is sick?”I heaved an exasperated sigh. “No, not in that manner, she had a stomach upset. I just wanted to make sure that she was okay and that was why I went after her”Elle expelled a sigh that depicted relief while she released my arm, placing her hands on her chest while beating it slowly. “I believe that everything would be fine with her. Look, I know that Michaela has never liked you but if there is anything that Michaela has done to annoy you, I am pleading for you not to take her words to heart”“She doesn't mean half of the things that she
Ethan’s P.O.V “Aaron has been found” The text on my phone read while I soon tossed it by my side when the door opened again and for a moment, I was ready to hurl the vase at whoever was at that door because I had thought that it was Nicholas. But when she stepped inside, my lips parted slowly as she stalked in looking tired and bedraggled. Her lashes swept up as her gaze met mine and in that moment, confusion swept my mind. The look in her eyes was inscrutable and a faltering smile formed on her face.“Junia” I called, getting up from the bed. I heard as she heaved a sigh before taking in a deep long breath. “Michaela…..” Her words trailed before a scoff left her lips.Just the mention of Michaela’s name caused the anger that had ebbed away, to surge inside of me again. My jaws clenched while I gripped her by the shoulders gently even though my grip around her was firm.“Why did you tell Nicholas about that event”She raised her head, staring deep into my eyes in a way that made m
Nicholas’s P.O.VI had barely gotten out of the hospital when I received a call from Pedro. As soon as I received that call, cold shivers ran down my spine because I knew that the only tangible reason behind him calling me was concerning Le Mort. I ignored the call, sliding my phone down my pocket. Was there a high chance that Lee Mort knew that something went wrong at the hospital?Did he make someone follow me? why was it starting to seem like he knew all my movements, all the people that I was meeting with? Now, this was going in a way that I didn’t expect.My phone rang again and this time, I was forced to answer the call. I pressed the phone to my ear and what I was welcomed with was a threat. “Le Mort wishes to know if you have a death wish”My fingers balled into fists as I squeezed my eyes shut in anger. “I am so tired of all of this” I mumbled before flicking my eyes open at the same time, forcing out a smile. “What do you mean? I didn’t mean to ignore the call, is anythi
Junia’s P.O.VI arrived at the entertainment company, taking in a deep breath and at the same time, praying that the CEO, Mark Walton, had changed his mind concerning terminating my contract.I even heard that he had offered millions of dollars just to sign Betty! That sly….. “I will convince him, he can’t just discard me because of a little scandal. I agree, it isn’t that little! How do I get out of this mess?” I muttered to myself, almost on the verge of tears.“If I seek help from my father, he would try to force me to get married to…..” My words trailed when the kiss with Ethan flashed through my head. In a fit of rage, I kicked the car because why in the world did thoughts about Ethan have to flash through my head? I was in the middle of a crisis, my career was at stake and yet he dared to interrupt through my memories?I cried, shaking my head. “I am going to be fine! I would find a way to convince Mark! I have done so many things in the past, I have always gotten what I wante
Ethan’s P.O.VI honked at Junia, disrupting the smug smile on her face as it transformed into a puzzled frown. Then slowly, her brows knitted in confusion and she approached the car with her arms behind her. Then she stopped, hesitating whether to enter the car or not! She even had no idea that I was the one in it. I lowered the car’s window, poking my head outside. “Junia” I called out to her while she remained in the same spot her lips parted slightly. Tilting her head to the side, she sauntered in my direction while I got out of the car. “Wait for a second, what are you doing here and how do you know that I am here? Shouldn’t you be at the hospital?” Her eyes peaked with curiosity. Even though she was trying to put on a bold font, I could see the glint of concern in her eyes. I pulled her into a tight hug while she attempted to wriggle free from me, I held on firmly to her, the earthly scent of her hair wafting through my nostrils, and the only thing that I wanted to do at th
Junia’s P.O.VEthan’s words lingered in my mind and the words that I had difficulties in deciphering became clearer to me when he led me towards the board room. I froze on the spot, stopping in my tracks as Aiden rushed towards us. “Where have you been? The directors have been waiting for you all along” He said and when his gaze clashed with mine, he darted his eyes back to Ethan. “What is she doing here?”At that moment, I attempted to remove my hands from Ethan’s but Ethan turned to look at me, his face beaming with a smile. “I want her to experience something. She has to witness the beginning of a new dawn”Aiden’s brows knitted and I could see the confusion that was evident on his face. “I don't get you but it is time for you to go inside, Theo and Dashiell are also present”I muttered under my breath, pulling Ethan towards me. “There is no reason for me to be there. I would just lurk around in your office”Aiden glanced at me and there was just something about Aiden that I didn