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
EMMA'S POV“Daniel, it can’t be possible. You cheated on me, Daniel. How are you expecting me to live with that?” I asked, my voice trembling with anger and pain. He was sitting across from me on the couch, his head down like a guilty child.Daniel let out a long sigh, rubbing his palms together nervously. “Emma, I know what I did was wrong — terribly wrong. But you have to understand, Veronica… she kind of charmed me. It wasn’t entirely my fault,” he said, his voice heavy with guilt.I scoffed. “Oh, so now you’re blaming Veronica? Did she force you to transfer the ownership documents under her name? Tell me, Daniel. Did she?”He shook his head slowly, avoiding my gaze. “No, she didn’t. I was selfish, Emma. I thought I was protecting myself, but I’ve learned my lesson. I’ve learned the hard way.”I couldn’t believe his words. The nerve to sit here and try to justify his betrayal infuriated me. I stood up, my arms crossed over my chest. “Daniel, I love Simeon. We are dating now,” I sai
EMMA'S POVI couldn't sleep last night. All I could think about were the words Daniel had said. Simeon wasn’t just sleeping with Veronica, but also with Judith. After everything I had done for Judith— giving her back her job, trying to make things right— she still went behind my back and slept with Simeon. The betrayal felt like a slap to my face. I couldn’t understand it, but I knew I had to act fast.I got out of bed and opened my laptop. I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow for Human Resources to handle the situation. The anger inside me was too much to bear, so I started drafting a sack letter for Judith. It wasn’t just about her actions with Simeon; it was about how she had disrespected me, how she had stabbed me in the back even after all I had done for her. I needed to be the one to take action. No one else would do it for me.By the time morning came, I was already at the office. I was there before anyone else, even the security guards were surprised to see me. As I sat at Jud
SIMEON'S POVIt’s been over two weeks now, and I haven’t stepped out of Judith’s apartment. Ever since the situation with Daniel blew up, hiding here has been my only option. To be fair, Judith has been taking care of me. She makes sure I eat well, and she keeps me occupied in bed, though that part doesn’t compare to the first time I was with Emma. But aside from all that, the outside world has become a nightmare for me. Every single one of my social media accounts is flooded with abusive messages. People now call me a “thief in a suit.” I thought staying quiet would help the situation die down, but I was wrong. The hate keeps growing.The only reason I haven’t been physically attacked is that no one knows where I’m hiding. Everyone in New York seems to be asking the same question: When will Simeon return Trenton Corp to Daniel? Judith suggested I hand the company back to him, but doing so would only prove to the world that I stole it in the first place. None of this would’ve happened
EMMA'S POVThe day began with an unexpected piece of news— Simeon had returned Trenton’s ownership to Daniel. For a moment, I felt a twinge of relief, but it didn’t last long. Simeon’s decision, though the right one, came at the worst possible time. It didn’t erase the mess he had created, nor did it stop people from talking. They now saw Daniel as the righteous man, the perfect victim, even though he had started this chaos in the first place.When I got to work that morning, I was greeted by a pile of gifts in my office. Sitting on my desk was a small note that read, “I’m sorry for everything. From Daniel.” I stared at it, unsure of how to feel. Daniel had been trying to work things out with me for a while now, but I wasn’t interested. And then there was Simeon— the man who claimed to love me yet continued to sleep with Judith.Judith wasn’t subtle either. She even had the audacity to send me a message boasting that Simeon had been with her for over two weeks. I thought she was lying
EMMA'S POV “Can we take things slow?” I asked, unsure of how Daniel would react. I saw the flicker of disappointment in his eyes, but then he smiled, masking his true feelings.“Yes, we can,” he said calmly, and to my surprise, the entire restaurant erupted in applause.He sat back down and reached for my hand, his touch warm and reassuring. “Thank you, Emma,” he said softly. I nodded, smiling faintly, though I knew he hadn’t expected me to say that.Dinner ended soon after, and we both walked back to his car. The drive to my house was quiet, almost peaceful. As the car stopped in front of my house, Daniel leaned closer, his intentions clear. I instinctively moved back, creating a gap between us.“You promised we’d take things slow,” I reminded him, meeting his gaze.“I’m sorry,” he said, his voice sincere. I stepped out of the car, my heels clicking against the pavement.“I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow,” he said before I could fully leave.I stopped and turned back slightly. “Alr
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