Hey everyone. I want to say a big thank you to you all for reading this book even after my not-so-constant update. You all are the best. I wanted to let you guys know that I will be adding Maddie’s point of view just for some clarification and to know her side of the story. Her point of view won't be frequent but it will be added. Thank you for being patient with me, and thank you for the gems too. I love you all❤️ Quick question, who do you think Le Mort is?
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
Junia’s P.O.VWhat was I doing with this same lady? The same lady who had walked in with Ethan on my third wedding anniversary after telling me that she was pregnant for him. It was weird that I was drinking coffee with this weird woman whom I had once loathed. Because now that I searched deep inside of me, I held nothing against her any longer. I couldn’t say that I liked her but one thing I knew was that I surely didn’t hate her anymore.She clutched her cup of coffee tightly, taking a sip before dropping it on the table while beaming with a smile. “I have been waiting for this day!”I forced out a smile. “Which day?”“The day that I would finally confess my sins to you. I have wronged you badly, Junia. The things that I did were surely uncalled for and I am sorry that I had to put you through that mess” She lowered her head, a tear tracking down her face as she dashed it with her hands. “I know that you hate me right now and…” I cut into her words. “Hate? I don’t hate you! Why
Ethan’s P.O.VShe wasn't home yet! Why did I ensure that a meal was made specifically for her? I mean, I just told her that I hated her. But at the same time, I couldn't stand the thought of her eating ramen with Nicholas who used every situation as an avenue to get closer to her. I couldn't just wait for him to end up in jail!It doesn't make any sense that I am this bothered. Now that I thought about it, where could she have been all day? She asked for permission to leave the office early since she had important business to handle and when I thought that I would meet her home, she wasn't home. Amidst my thoughts, the sound of the door’s pin being imputed alerted my senses and I didn't need any soothsayer to tell me that she was here—Junia was here!She was back home—Our home. She soon appeared in the dining room, staying rooted to the same spot while taking me aback as she fixed her eyes intently on me. The way she stared at me made me so uneasy that I had no option but to clea
Junia’s P.O.V“Lunch and dinner?” Ethan said while I stared at him through the mirror. I nodded, beaming with a smile. Ethan hugged me from behind. “I have been wanting to eat outside with you until that menace had to ruin things. I had a lot of plans for us. I can't wait to make memories with you here and then when we go to Switzerland…..” He tightened his grip around me. “That was why you gave me a one-week break?”He nodded, planting kisses on my face. “Yes, I wanted to spend time with you”Wasn't it weird that even I who had an event couldn't remember anything about it? “I wanted to go to a place where Nicholas wouldn't be there. Just me and you, nature and us”I chuckled, turning to look at him while reveling in his embrace. I didn't want it to end. I wanted to experience it over and over again. “I love you so much, Junia,” He proclaimed. I pushed him off me. “We would get late to work!”Ethan shook his head. “Who cares? The company is mine and I can't decide to go and not