JUDITH'S POV When Veronica knocked on my door two weeks ago, I never imagined how much my life would change. I was already at my lowest point, battling a serious health crisis with my mom. She needed surgery, and the cost was more than I could ever afford, even with my high-paying job. No one seemed willing to help, and I had exhausted all my options. Then, Veronica showed up like a miracle—although I’d soon realize she was anything but. The first words out of her mouth caught me completely off guard: "I need your help, and I’ll pay you any amount you want." My heart skipped a beat. Veronica’s offer sounded like it had been sent straight from heaven. I didn’t even ask what she needed at first. I was too focused on what her words meant—relief. A way out of this nightmare. But as she explained, I started to understand the real cost of her so-called help. "I want you to send a resignation letter to Emma," she began. At first, I thought it was a harmless favor. Maybe a disagreement o
VERONICA'S POVIt was an ordinary afternoon when one of my security guards informed me that a lady named Judith was waiting at the gate. I frowned, puzzled by her unexpected appearance. I don’t have any business with Judith anymore. Why is she here? I thought. Despite my confusion, I gave the order, “Walk her in.”Moments later, Judith strolled into my living room, and what she was wearing left me speechless. She had on a short, tight gown that hugged her curves in all the wrong—or right—ways, depending on who was looking. Her hips swayed with every step, and her breasts was practically on full display. Her nipples pressed visibly against the fabric, leaving nothing to the imagination.“Good afternoon,” Judith said with a sugary sweetness that made my stomach churn. I heard her words, but my attention was trapped by her bold appearance. She even cleared her throat to grab my attention further, forcing me to look up at her face.“What are you doing here, Judith?” I asked, doing my best
EMMA'S POV Finally, my app was ready. It had taken weeks of sleepless nights, endless trials, and rejections before it became perfect. Today was the day I’d present it to the team and stakeholders that I later sold ten percent of the company out to. I couldn’t deny that I felt proud. This app was going to change lives and bring people together. As I stood in front of the room, the presentation about to begin, the door suddenly opened, and there he was, Simeon.All eyes turned to him as he walked in, his presence commanding attention. My heart raced, and I hated that I felt a spark of joy. While everyone stood to welcome him back, I remained rooted, staring at him. He didn’t break eye contact as he walked straight toward me. Before I could comprehend what was happening, he pulled me into a kiss, right there in front of everyone.“I missed you so much,” he whispered.I didn’t respond. I couldn’t. The man who had disappeared for weeks, stayed with another woman, and left me in a sea of
SIMEON'S POV I hated myself for lying to Emma. I looked into her eyes and told her I didn’t sleep with Judith when I knew I had. It was a cowardly move, but I wasn’t ready to face the consequences of the truth. Emma’s trust was already fragile, and I couldn’t bear to break it completely. Still, the guilt weighed on me, and every time I thought about it, I felt disgusted with myself.The truth is, Judith’s visit to my house wasn’t planned. She came uninvited, dressed in a way that left nothing to the imagination. Ever since I bought forty percent of Pixel Forge Studios, Judith had been finding ways to get my attention. She didn’t even try to hide it anymore. At work, she used to wear professional, modest outfits, but later, she’d begun showing off her figure. I had noticed her curves, the way her blouses hugged her body, and the way she moved with a deliberate purpose. I tried to ignore it, but some part of me was tempted.When Judith touched me in front of Veronica, it shook me. Her
EMMA'S POVWhen Simeon and I arrived at the restaurant, the serene environment eased some of the tension between us. It was quiet and cool, the kind of place where you could have a meaningful conversation without distractions. We placed our orders, and soon enough, the food arrived. For a while, everything seemed normal. We ate in silence, savoring the calmness of the moment. Then, Simeon suddenly stopped eating, his fork hanging mid-air as if he had just remembered something important.“So, you know that Veronica wants me to believe that you had something to do with my stabbing?” he asked, his tone calm but serious.I froze, unsure of what to say at first. “What?” I finally managed, shocked by his words.“She told me that you knew about it,” he added, his voice filled with doubt.I leaned back in my chair, shaking my head in disbelief. “Do you know she got me arrested, Simeon? My arrest bought her enough time to move you out of the hospital before I could do anything,” I said, my voi
SIMEON'S POV After leaving the restaurant, the argument with Emma kept playing in my mind. I had hoped for a different outcome, but her words struck me harder than I cared to admit. Still, my resolve hadn’t wavered. Daniel had to pay for what he did, and I was ready to take what mattered most to him, Trenton Corp. My feelings for Emma wouldn’t stop me from exacting my revenge.As my driver maneuvered through the quiet streets, I pulled out my phone and dialed Veronica. She picked up after the first ring."Hello, Veronica. Are you home?""Yes, I am," she replied, her tone hinting at anticipation."Good. I’ll be there in ten minutes."Hanging up, I leaned back in my seat, my thoughts already drifting to what awaited me at Veronica's place. A text notification flashed across my phone screen. It was from Judith.Judith: I have a surprise for you tonight.I smirked. It was obvious what she meant. If she wanted to play, I’d indulge her after finishing my business with Veronica.When I arri
SIMEON'S POV It had been six days since the news broke. The headlines were brutal: “Simeon Grant: The Thief in a Suit.” Everywhere I turned, people whispered, stared, or outright accused me. My wealth, once admired, was now questioned. Was everything I had earned tainted? Daniel had managed to weaponize the truth and manipulate the narrative to turn New York against me.I couldn’t even blame him entirely. Ninety percent of what he said was true. He laid it all out, sparing no detail. Daniel explained how he transferred his properties to Veronica to shield them during his messy divorce with Emma. He even exposed how Veronica refused to return his assets once their arrangement ended. The public ate it up, especially since rumors about Veronica’s sudden control over Trenton Corp had been swirling for weeks. Now, they had their answer, and I was the scapegoat.That night, as I sat on Judith's couch, my phone rang. It was Emma. Her name on the screen sent a wave of guilt through me. After
DANIEL'S POVWhen Simeon called me, I instantly felt uneasy. My gut told me something bad was about to happen. At first, I assumed he had finally discovered the truth - that I was behind his stabbing, and that he might be coming after me. To protect myself, I quickly decided to record the call. But to my surprise, the conversation wasn’t about the stabbing. No, it was something much bigger.Simeon made a grave mistake. He told me outright that he now owned Trenton Corp, the company my grandparents worked tirelessly to build from the ground up. Hearing those words felt like a dagger to my heart. I couldn’t believe his audacity. The rage bubbling inside me nearly made me lose my composure, but I kept calm. As soon as the call ended, I didn’t waste a second. I left my apartment immediately and headed straight to WABC, the biggest TV station in New York.Even though I didn’t have much money to convince their bosses to give me the opportunity I needet, they agreed to interview me because o
SIMEON'S POV I never expected to hear from Veronica again, not after how things ended between us. But here she was, back in New York, and already causing problems.When my secretary handed me that envelope earlier today, I refused to open it in front of Daniel. I already had a feeling it wasn’t going to be anything good. Veronica never came back without a purpose, and I knew revenge was high on her list. She was never the type to let things go. Every move she made had an agenda, and if she had reached out to me after all these months, it could only mean one thing— trouble.Daniel didn’t argue much, just smirked and shook his head. We sat in silence for a few more minutes before he got up and left. I thought that was the end of it. But exactly one hour later, my phone rang. It was Daniel.At first, I didn’t want to answer. I knew whatever he had to say wouldn’t be good for me. Veronica’s sudden return was already messing with my plans for Emma and Jason. I had worked too hard to make
SIMEON'S POVNow that I am finally free from that woman called Angel, I can focus on what really matters— getting Emma back. I know the chances of her loving me again are slim, almost impossible, but I don't care. I’m still going to try. And this time, I won’t be gentle. I have let my emotions get in the way before, but now, it is time to let the demon in me take over.I have spent too much time thinking about Emma. She is always on my mind. Every single moment of the day, she is there, haunting me like a ghost that refuses to be exorcised. It doesn’t matter what I do or where I go— I always see her face. I hear her laughter in my dreams, but when I wake up, all I feel is emptiness. The pain of losing her is unbearable. But what hurts the most is knowing that she is moving on with someone else.Emma is getting married in two days. Two damn days. And to who? Jason. Jason, who doesn’t have half of what I have. Jason, who can’t even protect her the way I can. Jason, who doesn’t deserve h
EMMA'S POV Jason and Angel had no idea I was there when they had their conversation when they were at the kitchen. I was just lucky enough to hear everything. And when I did, I couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. Finally, Jason had fallen for my plans. I didn’t even let him know that I heard anything. Instead, forcedly left the house, giving him and Angel the space to make things cook well. The best part about executing a plan was knowing exactly when to step back and let things unfold. I had played my role perfectly so far, and now it was time for Jason to unknowingly do his part. This morning, Jason came to Aunt Grace’s house, where I was staying, to update me on everything that had happened since then. The moment he stepped inside, I could tell from his expression that he had something important to say. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his lips were pressed together in a straight line, like he was trying to process his thoughts before speaking. As soon as he sat down, he lo
ANGEL'S POVI had been watching them for weeks, but lately, my secret camera in Emma and Jason’s bedroom had been useless. Not because it was broken, but because they weren’t talking like they used to. They weren’t laughing. They weren’t arguing. They weren’t whispering secrets into each other’s ears like they had always done before. It was as if something between them had shifted, something invisible but heavy, creating a distance neither of them wanted to acknowledge.Emma and Jason had always been the perfect couple in front of everyone. To the world, they were inseparable. Smiling at every event, holding hands in every picture, whispering sweet nothings whenever someone was watching. But I knew better. I had seen the cracks in their so-called love since I started living with them. And when Jason told me he never loved Emma— that he was only with her for her money— it confirmed what I had already suspected.It confirmed the rumors I had been hearing, the whispers in quiet corners,
JASON'S POVI paced around the room, shaking my head in frustration. The idea was ridiculous— dangerous even. "I can't do this. This is a stupid plan," I muttered, running a hand through my hair. My mind was racing, and my heart pounded in my chest. How did it come to this? How did I end up in such a messy situation?Emma, lounging on the couch like she didn’t have a care in the world, rolled her eyes dramatically. "Jesus, Jason, this is not hard. You’re acting like I’m asking you to climb Mount Everest. Just make her fall in love with you. Get close to her, gain her trust, and when the time is right, create a moment where it looks like you’re about to sleep with her." She smirked, her expression full of mischief. "And then I’ll barge in with a camera in my hand, catching everything."I turned to her, frowning deeply. "And what about my reputation? Won't people say I’m just using you whereas I love her?" The idea of deceiving someone like this left a bitter taste in my mouth. Sure, I
EMMA'S POV I barely stepped into the house when Jason’s voice stopped me in my tracks.“I thought you went to get foodstuff?” he asked, his eyes scanning my empty hands with a hint of suspicion.For a moment, I just stood there, confused. Foodstuff? Then it hit me. I had lied to Jason about going shopping when, in reality, I had gone to see Daniel and Simeon for help. But the meeting had occupied my mind so much that I completely forgot to buy anything to cover up my lie.His question caught me off guard. My mind raced for an explanation, but I had nothing. No excuse. No prepared lie. I just stood there, silent. I didn’t want to lie to him again. Not when he was already looking at me with so many unspoken questions in his eyes.Jason’s face shifted from suspicion to concern. His brows furrowed slightly as he took a step toward me. “Did something happen?” he asked, his voice softer now, laced with worry. His eyes scanned my face as if searching for an answer I wasn’t giving.I swallow
EMMA'S POV That afternoon, my phone rang again. It was Simeon. I had asked him for support earlier which he said he would get back to me. And now he was finally calling back. But his response was short and unexpected."I can't."My heart dropped. I stared at my phone for a few seconds, trying to process his words. Something wasn’t right.“There’s something wrong somewhere,” Jason said, sitting close to me.“Yeah, I can feel it too,” I agreed.“These two men helped you stay out of jail, so why are they refusing now?” Jason asked, his brows furrowed in concern. “Did you offend them?”I shook my head, trying to think. “I don’t know. The last thing I remember telling them was that I’m coming for them the same way I treated Liam and Hannah.”Jason’s expression changed as he considered my words. “What if they’re working for Angel now?”That question sent a chill down my spine. It made sense. Angel was manipulative, and if she had found a way to get to Simeon and Daniel, that would explain
ANGEL'S POVI’ve always believed that being rich gets you everything. I mean, that’s what people say, right? If you have money, you have power, connections, and everything you could ever want. But I was wrong. I learned that lesson the hard way— watching my best friend, Emma, get all the good things in life while I was left behind.Emma and I grew up together. Her family was average, not poor, not rich— just normal. Meanwhile, I had everything. My parents were wealthy, and I never had to worry about anything. But somehow, Emma was always the one people liked more. She had this way of making people value her. It was annoying.Then came Liam. Back in high school, he was the new student, and from the moment he arrived, I thought he belonged to me. But no, he was interested in Emma. That was the first time I realized that money didn’t always get you what you wanted. But I wasn’t going to accept that.Liam should have been looking at me, not Emma. So, during high school, I made sure that h
SIMEON'S POV I have always believed that a man can love one woman deeply, even while entertaining countless others. Some might call it foolish, others might call it selfish, but I know it to be true. No matter how many women have come and gone in my life, my heart has never wavered. It has always belonged to Emma.She doesn’t see me the way I see her. To her, I am just another man in the background, someone who exists but never truly matters. But that has never stopped me from loving her. It has never made me reconsider my feelings, not even for a second. I believe that love is patient, and someday, she will be mine.But love is never simple, and my path to Emma is filled with obstacles. The greatest of them all is Daniel— my fiercest competitor, my biggest rival. He has tried everything to win her over. He has plotted and schemed, played games both clever and desperate. He has bribed people, manipulated situations, and even tried to frame others to get closer to her. But no matter w