EMMA'S POVI had given up. There was no escape, no way out. My heart pounded so hard in my chest that I could feel it in my throat. Every beat echoed through my body like a war drum, signaling my defeat. My limbs trembled, weak from fear and helplessness. The cold tiles beneath me felt like ice, draining away any strength I had left.I wanted to scream, but my voice was stuck in my throat. I wanted to run, but my legs refused to move. Every passing second made it clearer— I was trapped. There was no way out of this nightmare.Then, just when I thought all hope had vanished, the sound of the door cracking open made me freeze.A deep, furious voice cut through the tension like a blade."What the fuck is going on here?"That voice.I knew that voice.It was Daniel.I turned around so fast my head spun, and there he was, standing at the entrance like some kind of avenging angel. His sharp eyes scanned the chaotic scene before him, his expression shifting from confusion to outright rage.T
EMMA'S POV The morning had started like any other— filled with warmth, passion, and an undeniable sense of intimacy. Jason and I had just finished making love, our bodies entwined, our breaths heavy as we lay tangled in the sheets. It had been one of those mornings where time seemed to stand still, where we explored each other in ways we hadn’t before, pushing boundaries, discovering new sensations.I lay there, my head resting on his chest, feeling the steady rise and fall of his breathing. The scent of his cologne mixed with the faint trace of sweat, a scent I had come to associate with comfort. My fingers traced lazy patterns across his skin as I tried to steady my own breath.Everything felt perfect.Then my phone rang.The shrill sound cut through the peaceful silence of the room, pulling me out of my haze. I sighed, reluctant to leave the cocoon of warmth we had created. Jason groaned beside me, running a hand through his messy hair."Ignore it," he murmured sleepily, pulling m
SOMEONE'S POVI should have known the system would fail us. It was foolish to believe in justice, to think that the law would do what was right. From the moment I saw the news, my stomach twisted into knots. Rose and Judith had been released. Just like that. No consequences. No real punishment. It was as if everything they did meant nothing.I could barely believe my eyes when I read the headlines. It felt like a sick joke. How could the police let them walk free? After everything? After what they did? Attempted rape. Assault. Threats. All of it. And yet, here they were, roaming the streets like innocent women. As if they hadn't nearly destroyed Emma's life.Letting them go was the worst mistake Daniel and I ever made. We should have stopped them when we had the chance. We should have used our money, our influence, whatever it took to keep them behind bars. If we had been ruthless, if we had played dirty, we could have made sure they rotted in jail for the rest of their lives. But we
ROSE'S POVI never thought Marcus would betray me. Not in a million years. But there I was— bleeding, bruised, and barely hanging on— while he stood over me, his face twisted in something close to regret. But regret wasn’t going to change anything. It wasn’t going to take back what he did. It wasn’t going to stop the pain that spread through my body like fire. And it definitely wasn’t going to erase the betrayal that cut deeper than any knife ever could.I had trusted him. I had fought beside him. I had shared my victories and losses with him. Yet, here I was, lying on the cold, hard floor, struggling to stay conscious, while he towered over me, making his choice.A choice that sealed his fate.Daniel had painted my name red in the underworld. A high price— one million dollars— was now on my head. That kind of money? It was life- changing for most people. It was enough to make even the most loyal friend think twice. Anyone who brought me to Daniel would be set for life. And Marcus? Ma
DANIEL'S POVI knew exactly what Rose was trying to do when she revealed the secret about how Simeon became rich. Yes, I was shocked, but I didn’t show it. I had learned long ago never to let my emotions betray me. Rose was smart— too smart for her own good. She wanted to use me against Simeon, make us fight while she achieved whatever twisted goal she had in mind. But she underestimated me.I wasn’t a fool, and I wasn’t about to let her manipulate me like that. I had been taught well, trained to see through deception. And if Rose thought she could pull me into her game, she was dead wrong. Still, I had to admit, she was impressive. Escaping from a bunch of men at the restaurant? That wasn’t something just any woman could do. I won’t lie— her ability to slip through my fingers that day stung. I had set everything in place, and yet, she still managed to escape.But I wasn’t worried. One day is for the thief, and another is for the owner. Rose had done too much damage, especially to Emm
EMMA'S POVMy life has been nothing but a mess for the past few months. Everything I worked so hard to build, everything I poured my time, effort, and energy into, is falling apart right before my eyes. It feels like I am watching my entire world crumble, and there is nothing I can do to stop it. My company, Pixel Forge Studios, which I built from the ground up, is almost gone. The once- thriving business that I dedicated years of my life to is now on the brink of collapse. I have lost almost every single case filed against my company in court. The losses keep piling up, and no matter how much I try to fight back, it feels like I am always on the losing end. The money I once had is disappearing fast, and before I know it, I’ll be completely broke. Soon, I’ll be drowning in debt, unable to pull myself out of this bottomless pit. And all of this— every single terrible thing that has happened to me— can be traced back to one person. Rose.Just thinking about her makes my chest tighten. T
EMMA'S POVo the house after my conversation with Matthew, the first person I saw was Jason. He stood near the couch, his face lighting up with a big, warm smile the moment he saw me. His excitement was so obvious that it made my heart sink. I already knew what he was going to ask before he even opened his mouth.“Any good news?” he asked, reaching for my hand and leading me to sit beside him on the couch.I hesitated, my mind racing with thoughts. How was I supposed to tell him what had happened? How could I explain that the only way L&B Lawsuit would help me was if I agreed to break up with him after we won the case? The thought alone made my stomach twist painfully. I looked at Jason, at the happiness in his eyes, and I couldn’t bring myself to say it. The words felt too heavy, too cruel.So, I stayed silent. It felt like the safest option in that moment.I knew Jason. If I told him the truth, he would agree to the contract without hesitation. He would do anything to help me, even
JASON'S POVI sat across from Emma at the dining table, watching her as she slowly moved her fork around the plate, pushing her food from one side to the other. She hadn’t taken a single bite. Not even a small one. Her eyes were distant, unfocused, as if she wasn’t really here with me but lost in some other place, trapped in thoughts I couldn’t reach. I had noticed her unusual behavior since she returned yesterday, but I had hoped she would open up on her own. Now, I couldn’t ignore it anymore. Something was clearly wrong.“You haven’t touched your food, Emma,” I said softly, trying not to sound too pushy. “Is there a problem? Something on your mind?” I wanted her to feel safe enough to talk to me.She nodded slowly, almost absentmindedly, then forced a small, strained smile. “No… no problem,” she said, but her voice betrayed her. It was shaky, uncertain, like she was struggling to keep herself together.She then started stabbing at her food with her fork, her movements sharp and tens
CHERRY'S POVI left Daniel's company a month ago after I was accused of Plagiarism. They even made sure that they blacklisted my name so that no one would hire me.Surprisingly, I was employed by the best jewelry design company in the city and beyond.I didn't even submit my application to them. They just sent me an email for me to resume as their major jewelry designer. And ever since then, I worked hard for the company's growth. The company is now the number one jewelry designer.“Hello my Angel”. Bruno stopped his car in front of me and resumed flirting with me.Bruno has been so wonderful to me. He always comes to pick me up everyday after my work and he has never asked me for anything in return.“You are five minutes later, your bonus won't be paid this month”. I joked with a smile.“A punishment from an Angel is a blessing to me, so punish me any how you deem fit”. His words always makes me smile.I got in and he helped me fix the seatbelt. “My angel, I want to take you on a d
DANIEL'S POVIt's been a month since Cherry left the company. She was accused of plagiarism of jewelry design on the D-day of the competition.I knew she was innocent but I wanted her to leave the company for her own safety.My mother is targeting her. I have tried my best to speak with her but she is still too angry with me and Bruno is trying his very best to take her away from me.“Daniel dear, what are you thinking about?”. Pearl rose from the bed and wrapped her arms around my neck.I don't even understand my feelings again for her. I have slept with her a few times but I don't love her, my heart loves Cherry but Cherry has completely changed.“Nothing, I am just tired and I want to go out for a break”. I got up from the bed and wore my pants. “Daniel, the baby wants another round, can we please do another round, you did it with me just once”. I got so irritated with her.I pushed her off of me and wore my
EMMA'S POVWell I have been riding my enemy for the past one month now. My baby and I are growing in good health.The father is also secretly keeping in touch with us. Angel thinks she has won but she doesn't know that me and Jason are at the top of the game.We want her to believe what we want her to believe.The day Jason was diagnosed of dementia that was the day he told me everything that was happening. He wanted us to play oblivion about everything. Angel even instated a mini camera in my bedroom just to monitor Jason and I.I have my memory intact, I never aborted my baby, I left to be with my aunty Grace.I don't want to risk my baby right now. I will face Angel very soon.“Emma, your phone has been ringing nonstop, here, have it”. My Aunty handed the phone which showed 'sweet hubby’ . I picked it up with a smile. “You know that you shouldn't be calling me, what if that vile woman is tracking our calls?“I am the one that's tracking her every call, and I have gotten so much e
CHERRY'S POV“Bruno? What are you doing here?”. I asked surprised to see him.“I am here to pick you up”. He replied with a wink.“Me? But I….”.“Come in, let's go”. He cut me off.I got into his car and settled inside.I had one thought in mind, Bruno looks quite rich, so why is Zara doing a cleaning job?Bruno looks so handsome, one can drown in his beautiful eyes, if not careful. “What are you thinking about my angel? Am I too handsome?”. He asked while trying to show off.“Please let's go”. I said with an embarrassed facial expression. “Where do you want me to take you, my lady?”“Stop teasing me Bruno, look at my direction”.I gave him the card that Emma once gave me in case I wanted to come over for a visit.He fastened my seatbelt and he drove me out of the work environment. The ride took about an hour before we got to the destination. “Thank you Bruno for bringing me here, I can manage from here”. I said to Bruno as we got to Mr Jason's house. “Aren't you going home toni
CHERRY'S POV We were seated in the conference room waiting for Miss Pearl to come and address us. She came in with Miriam after thirty minutes of waiting. They were smiling from ear to ear when they came in. Miriam came to where I was seated and folded her hand. She looked so vulnerable. “Cherry, please forgive me for all the wrongs I've done to you”. Seriously? Why is she begging now? Oh I see, maybe she thinks that I am planning to expose what I saw in the office today, but I won't. I believe one day they would be caught by the boss himself. As long as they don't make things difficult for me, I won't even spare a glance at them. “Actually, Cherry, I was the one that asked her to ask for your forgiveness because I want us to work as a team, because we achieve what we want easily if there is peace amongst us. So please forgive her”. So it's Miss Pearl that asked her to apologize to me. It's fine I will forgive her, but I won't let my guard down on her. “Alright, I have forgi
PEARL'S POVI am not as simple as I appear. Daniel and his fortune is my target but I have one obstacle on the way...Cherry.His mother warned me against her. The night that I drugged Daniel, was the night my journey to make Daniel mine began and I won't let an ordinary poor wretched girl steal him away from me.I don't have a boyfriend that traveled out. It's all a made up story. And when he appeared that day, I was also behind that plan, I made sure that he saw the pictures of my naked body with Daniel's.When Daniel's mother told me about the competition, I saw it as an opportunity to come into the company and as the saying goes ‘Keep your friends close and keep your enemies closer’That's exactly what I did as I came into the company today. I have seen a perfect tool to use to make her life miserable while working behind the scenes. That tool is Miriam.I saw deep hatred for Cherry in her eyes as I came in this morning. She would make things much easier for me.I saw the love bit
DANIEL'S POVI received a threat from my mother. I wanted to stay temporarily in her jewelry company to monitor the business.But when I met Cherry there, I wanted to stay and be their CEO. She found out that Cherry also worked there and she threatened to make her life difficult if I didn't fire her.I couldn't just fire her like that, I have developed feelings for her. These days that I haven't seen her, I wasn't able to concentrate.Pearl was being emotional and she was broken. I decided to let her work in the jewelry company since she is good at designing. And I was happy that I will see Cherry again.I want her to leave the company because it's too dangerous for her. I know that the employees bully her. But I deliberately didn't want to defend her because I wanted her to leave the company. If the employees keep on giving her a hard time, she would have no other choice than to resign on her own.I got mad at the canteen when the strange guy called her my angel. Cherry is mine and
CHERRY'S POVI smiled as soon as I heard the manager's voice. “She submitted her design to me before coming to join the line and I must say, I was really impressed. Here, you can take a look”. He handed it to Miss Pearl. “I won't be opening anyone's design because I don't want others to copy, I won't be the only one judging on this design. There are some top designers that would come and organize a competition for the five top people that I will pick”.“Alright”. The manager agreed with her and everyone dispersed. Miss Pearl held Daniel's arms and they left. Just then Zara ran to me with her face filled with worry.“You always get into trouble Cherry, is this really your bad luck or your stupidity. Look at how swollen your face is”.“Zara, you worry too much. You should be proud of me. Today, I taught that big bully a lesson”. I replied with a cheerful smile.“Who are you talking about?”. She asked curiously. “Miriam, the assistant supervisor, I gave her two tight slaps”. I said p
CHERRY'S POVWhen I came out from the Manager's office, the employees were still standing in lines to register their names.I saw Miriam standing in line as well. I was surprised because I thought they said that cleaners are exempted from participating in the competition, so why is Miriam standing in line here?She must have used illegal means to join them, but I don't care, I just need to focus on my own goal.I walked quietly towards them and stood in line, I was actually the last person.Just then Miriam turned and saw me, she glared at me at first, but her facial expression changed immediately to a mockery.She left her line and walked towards me, that moment she walked to me, I knew she would cause trouble.“What are you doing in this line? Do you know what this line is meant for? Or you saw us standing in line and you foolishly came to join”. There was laughter all around about what she said but I didn't mind her, I ignored her instead.“You bitch, didn't you hear my question? W