JASON'S POVI stood at the altar, helpless, unable to convince Emma that I wasn’t guilty of the accusations thrown at me.The evidence those women presented was damning—so well-crafted that even I couldn’t refute it. But I wasn’t about to give up. No, I would chase Emma down if I had to, and I would get to the bottom of this. Someone had set me up, and I intended to find out who.I hurried after her, following at a safe distance to see where she was heading. The last thing I wanted was for her to do something reckless in her pain.And where did she end up? A bar.Watching her drown her sorrows in alcohol sent a stabbing pain through my chest. It hurt more than I could describe—seeing the woman I love in so much pain because of me.For now, my hands were tied. She despised me, even in her drunken state.I was caught off guard when she suddenly grabbed my collar as I fastened her seatbelt in the car. Before I could react, she kissed me.It was so sudden that it took my breath away. If s
JASON'S POV We finally arrived at the basement where Lucas had restrained the woman. This had to be Nena— the same woman who had accused me of making her barren. As soon as she saw me, a smug smirk curled on her lips. Her hands and legs were bound tightly to a chair, and a thick plaster sealed her mouth shut. “Start talking,” I ordered, my voice calm, though inside, I was anything but. “Lucas, take the plaster off her mouth.” Lucas did as instructed, peeling away the adhesive, and Nena let out a slow exhale, her eyes filled with defiance. “What makes you think I’ll just spill everything?” she challenged, her determination evident. I shook my head, smirking in a way she wouldn’t understand. If only she knew what I had in store for her. “I’ll ask again,” I said, my tone sharper now. “Who sent you to ruin my wedding, and why?” Her triumphant smile widened. “Before I took this job, I already gave a statement to the authorities. If I go missing for two days, they’ll come looking. A
EMMA’S POV:"Emma, thank goodness you're finally awake! You've been out for hours," Veronica exclaimed, relief evident in her voice.I could barely process her words. My head felt like it had been run over by a truck. The pounding pain made it impossible to even tilt my head.I attempted to sit up, but the moment I did, the room spun wildly around me."Are you okay?" Veronica asked, noticing my strained expression."I'm having a severe headache… more like a migraine," I muttered."It's a hangover. Just relax, you'll be fine," she assured me."Hangover?" I frowned. "What happened to me, Vee?""Not now, Emma. Let me get you some coffee— it'll help sober you up a little."As Veronica stood to get the coffee, I forced myself to sit up, leaning back against the headboard for support. The throbbing in my skull intensified."Shit!" I cussed, pressing my fingers against my temples in frustration."Here, Emma, have a sip. It’s hot, so be careful."I took the cup from her and sipped cautiously,
VERONICA'S POV"Hello, I’m already on my way to the hospital. Wait for me there."The moment I walked out of Emma's house, Daniel called me. His voice carried a mix of urgency and irritation, and I could tell he was eager to know the results of the paternity test.I smirked. If everything went according to my plan, I would be the happiest woman alive.As for Emma, the trouble she was facing now would keep her occupied long enough for me to execute my next move.I pulled out my phone and quickly dialed Simeon’s number. He needed to be at the hospital too. It was only right that he witnessed the big reveal firsthand.Honestly, I didn’t care which one of them turned out to be the father. Both Daniel and Simeon were rich—filthy rich—so whoever ended up responsible for my baby wouldn’t make much of a difference to me. Either way, I was set for life.Fifteen minutes later, I arrived at the hospital and took a deep breath before stepping inside. This was it. The moment of truth.The automati
EMMA'S POV: I drove to the location that had been sent to me. As I neared the destination, I tried calling the person who had sent the message, but the number was unavailable. The map on my phone directed me to an abandoned building. A sinking feeling settled in my chest. Was this really a good idea? I hesitated, gripping the steering wheel tightly. This place didn’t look safe at all. The street was eerily quiet, the building standing tall like a forgotten relic. I think it was a bad idea to come here without protection. The realization hit me hard. What if this is a trap? A chill ran down my spine. The windows of the building were shattered, and graffiti covered the walls. It was the kind of place where bad things happened in movies. Emma, when will you learn not to trust people so easily? My heart pounded in my chest. What have I really gotten myself into? The uneasiness growing in my gut screamed at me to turn back. It wasn’t too late. I could still leave. I could just
SIMEON'S POV What the hell is wrong with the man I hired for such a simple job? He was supposed to take care of everything swiftly, yet he allowed both Lily and Nena to get caught. I had given him clear instructions—shoot her on sight and ensure she was eliminated completely. And yet, here she is, still clinging to life in a hospital bed. The worst part? Someone managed to capture Lily and remove the implanted bomb I had used to control her. Whoever did this is highly skilled, and that complicates things for me. But it doesn’t matter. I can still fix this. I need to get to the hospital immediately and finish what that incompetent fool failed to do. As for Lily, I will deal with her later. She may no longer have the bomb implanted in her, but I still have her greatest weakness—her son. No matter how much she fights, I still hold the ultimate leverage. --- I arrived at the hospital, driving straight to the address I had been given. As I approached the entrance, the security guar
EMMA’S POVMy heart pounded as I sped toward the airport, gripping the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turned white. I had to stop Jason. I couldn’t let him leave.Tears blurred my vision as I repeatedly dialed his number, hoping—praying—that he would pick up. But each time, the call went straight to voicemail. His phone was unreachable.Panic settled deep within my chest, making it hard to breathe. I had been so cruel to him, so quick to believe lies instead of trusting the man who had given me nothing but love. How could I have been so foolish? How could I have doubted Jason when he had never given me a reason to?I wiped the tears streaming down my cheeks, shaking my head in self-loathing. If only I could turn back time, I would never have made such a terrible mistake. If Jason could find it in his heart to forgive me, I would spend the rest of my life proving to him that I would never doubt him again.The moment I arrived at the airport, I jumped out of the car and rush
VERONICA’S POVAfter Simeon ditched me on the way to the restaurant, I had no choice but to wait for the driver he arranged to pick me up.I stood there for almost an hour, growing more irritated by the second. My feet ached from standing too long in my high heels, and my stomach growled in protest. The sun had already set, and the once-busy road had quieted down. Every passing car that slowed down gave me false hope, only to drive off and leave me standing there like a fool.By the time the driver finally arrived, my patience had long since run out. The moment he rolled down the window to apologize, I silenced him with a sharp slap across his face."Do you have any idea how long I’ve been standing here?" I snapped, watching as he clutched his cheek in shock. "Next time, don’t keep me waiting like this."Without giving him another chance to speak, I got into the car and slammed the door shut. As the car pulled away from the curb, I leaned back against the seat and exhaled deeply. My t
DANIEL'S POVWhen I turned around, I saw someone I never expected to see, and my heart skipped a beat. What was she doing here, of all places?"Mum?" I blurted out in shock, my grip loosening on the silly girl’s hand. The moment I let go, she clung to me even tighter, wrapping her legs securely around my waist as if her life depended on it."Can we leave the pool now? I'm scared," she whispered softly into my ear, her voice trembling slightly.Without hesitation, I lifted her out of the pool, holding her close. My mother stood nearby, her arms folded, her expression one of pure disgust as she watched us."I want to see you inside immediately," she ordered, her voice sharp and filled with anger. Then, without waiting for a response, she spun around and stormed off, her heels clicking furiously against the floor.Just as I was about to follow, the silly girl in my arms started sneezing uncontrollably. Worried, I quickly reached for a towel hanging on the pool railing and wrapped it arou
DANIEL'S POVI came back from the office feeling so tired. I couldn’t concentrate at work; all I thought about was her smile and playful behavior.I came home early because of her. I wanted to see her so badly. I was sure she would lift my mood and make me feel better.I thought of a way to make her come over, and a perfect idea popped into my mind.I called Rose to prepare the same meal she mentioned the day she came here.I also instructed her to call Cherry over once she was done cooking."Master, Miss Cherry was really worried yesterday. Though she didn’t say anything, I could sense it," Rose informed me."Why didn't I notice this when she was with me?""She was fine when she was with you, but after you left, she came asking for you. She said she needed your help with something.""Why didn't you call me and tell me about it?" I got mad at Rose."Master, you said we shouldn't disturb you when you're at work. That’s why I didn’t bother to call you." She was right. I had actually ins
VERONICA'S POVI felt elated knowing my plans were unfolding exactly as I had envisioned.This morning, I woke up to a message from Simeon, inviting me on a date, saying he had a surprise for me.I wasted no time. I called the best shopping mall for designer clothes. They sent me various options, and after careful selection, I chose the perfect gown, which was delivered promptly.Slipping into the dress, I admired my reflection. It fit like a glove—elegant, sophisticated, and powerful.Tonight, I had my own plans. If Simeon didn’t propose, I would force him to, using the media to my advantage.After getting ready, I took one last look in the mirror. My makeup was flawless, accentuating my beauty. Satisfied, I picked up my phone and dialed my journalist.“Hello… You remember our plan, right?”“Vividly well,” he responded.“Good. Once I give you the signal, you begin. I don't want any mistakes.”“Understood, boss.”I ended the call, flashing myself a victorious smile before stepping out
EMMA'S POVI started imagining how wild this night would be. It would be a great night. I really can't wait for this wild night to begin.He carried me to the bed after we were done bathing. He laid me on the bed and laid half on top of me and began to kiss me sensually.He kissed the nape of my neck and traced the kisses down to my nipples.He cupped my left nipples and began to suck on it. I bit my lower lips in order to prevent myself from moaning. I wrapped my arms around his neck and savoured the moment. I felt so great by what he was doing to me.He caught my right nipples and began to suck on it while he played with my left nipples.This time, I couldn't stop myself from moaning.“Shit! Jason you are so good at this”. I heard him chuckle. “I have just begun my love, you will surely moan louder than this very soon”. I began to anticipate what he would actually do.He parted my legs and traced kisses from my novel to the center of my entrance. My legs tightened immediately hi
EMMA'S POVWe arrived at the woman's house after a thirty-minute ride. She lived directly across from Daniel’s house.We knocked on the gate, and the security guard opened it.“Madam Susan, where have you been all this while? Your daughter has cried herself into exhaustion,” the security guard exclaimed as soon as he saw the woman we had helped, whom we now knew as Madam Susan.“She needs rest. Where is her room? Let her lie down. And where is her daughter?” I asked.“Please, follow me. I’ll show you her room. Her daughter went out searching for her.”Her daughter must be extremely worried. The security guard led us to a small quarter at the back.The place was unbearably small and suffocatingly hot. How could a mother and daughter possibly live in such a cramped, uncomfortable space? The sight of it irritated me.I helped Madam Susan lie down, then Jason and I stepped outside with the security guard to talk.“Did her daughter mention where she was going to search for her mother?” I a
EMMA'S POVI paced back and forth in the outpatient department, anxiously waiting for Jason to complete the test he had been asked to undergo.During the investigation, Jason told the detectives that the last thing he remembered was bringing Nena to the hospital, but he couldn't recall where he had picked her up from.So, the detectives suggested running some brain tests to determine if he truly had dementia.It had been an hour since he went in for the brain CT scan, which they called an MRI. I didn’t even know what that meant, but since I wasn’t in the medical field, all that mattered to me was Jason’s well-being.“Hello, madam. The test is done. You can go in and see him now. The result will be available tomorrow,” the radiologist said, handing me the film.“Thank you, sir. Please, which way is it?” I asked, and he directed me to Jason’s room.“Jason, are you okay?” I asked, my voice filled with worry.“Yes, I’m okay. Don’t worry,” he replied with a reassuring smile, patting my hai
DANIEL'S POVI stood up from the couch, my gaze darkening with irritation as I took slow, deliberate steps toward her.She instinctively took a step back, eyes wide with alarm, her hands slightly raised as if to shield herself. But I didn’t stop. I kept moving forward, closing the distance between us until her foot caught on the edge of the rug. She let out a startled gasp, her body tilting backward, arms flailing in an attempt to regain balance.Before she could crash to the ground and hit her head on the coffee table, I lunged forward and caught her, my arms wrapping around her waist just in time.Our eyes locked.She was so delicate—so fragile. Her soft breath fanned against my neck, and for a brief moment, I forgot my annoyance. The warmth of her body pressed against mine, her features so effortlessly beautiful yet her actions so incredibly foolish.She was like a troublesome pet—one that needed strict training.A light cough from Kelvin shattered the moment. My jaw tightened, and
DANIEL'S POV:I was feeling incredibly restless that night. My mind wouldn’t stop running wild with thoughts—thoughts I didn’t want to have. What if the child in Veronica’s womb was mine? How would I react?A part of me wanted the baby to be mine, even though I knew he would be raised by a troublesome, insufferable woman. But seeing the chaos she was currently causing for Simeon, I was relieved that the child wasn’t mine. Dealing with her had been exhausting, and I couldn’t imagine a lifetime of it.I tossed and turned in bed, unable to find a comfortable position. My thoughts refused to let me rest. Frustrated, I finally gave up, throwing the covers aside. I needed fresh air. Maybe a walk in the garden would calm my nerves.Grabbing a bottle of whiskey and a glass, I made my way outside. The cool night breeze hit my face, offering a slight sense of relief. I settled on a bench in the garden, poured myself a drink, and took a long sip.As the alcohol burned down my throat, I found mys
SIMEON’S POVThis can't be true, right? How did they find out that I was the one who killed Nena?There must be some kind of misunderstanding. That security guard couldn’t have possibly identified me—I made sure of that. I was careful. Too careful. There was no way he could have linked me to the crime.My mind raced as I sped toward the hospital. I needed to figure out what loophole I had left behind—what tiny, insignificant detail I had overlooked that led Emma to suspect me. She wouldn’t have called me otherwise. No, she must have something—some shred of evidence that pointed in my direction.When I arrived, the atmosphere was tense. Authorities, doctors, and nurses crowded outside the emergency room, speaking in hushed voices. Their worried expressions only added to my unease. I parked my car and stepped out, composing myself before walking in with my usual air of confidence.Emma spotted me instantly. She was standing with Jason, who was being interrogated. The moment her eyes loc