JUDITH'S POVLove? I don’t believe in it. Not one bit. I’ve seen how it destroys people, tears them apart, and leaves them hollow. That’s why I’ve stayed away from any relationship that demands commitment. I simply can’t do it. I wasn’t joking when I told Emma that love doesn’t interest me. I meant every word. It’s why I’m comfortable with my arrangement with Simeon— friends with benefits. Just sex, no strings attached. It works for me, and it keeps me safe from the mess love always creates.I won’t deny that Simeon is in love with Emma. He doesn’t even try to hide it. He talks about her constantly— her beauty, her intelligence, her charm and the way she tasted the first time they met at the bar. Emma is the kind of woman every man wants. She’s independent, wealthy, stunning, and smart. No amount of sex with Simeon would ever change his feelings for her, and I’ve made my peace with that. Honestly, if I were a lesbian, I might be tempted to try Emma myself, just to understand what make
DANIEL'S POVWhen Simeon and I argued in Emma’s office that day, I never imagined it would spiral into a full- blown competition. The simple disagreement turned into a bet— one that carried high stakes. Simeon promised to hand over his 40% shares in Pixel Forge Studios if I won Emma’s heart, and I pledged my 40% shares in Trenton Corp to him if he succeeded. I wasn’t just confident; I was absolutely certain that I’d come out on top. After all, Emma wasn’t some random woman in my life— she was my ex-wife. I had a history with her, one that Simeon couldn’t possibly compete with. I knew her in ways no one else did. I understood her likes, her dislikes, and even the small quirks that made her unique.One thing I’ve always been good at is making a lasting impression. I know how to subtly highlight someone’s flaws while emphasizing my strengths. So, when the terms of the bet were set, I wasn’t worried. I was ready to do whatever it took to ensure I won. For me, failure wasn’t an option.But
EMMA'S POVIt has been two days since I asked Judith to help me test Daniel and see if he had truly changed. In return for her assistance, I gave her a week off work so she could rest and take some time for herself. Judith was more than willing to take on the task, and so far, everything had been quiet. Surprisingly, during those two days, there hadn’t been any bad reports about him. “He’s resisting,” Judith told me over the phone when I called her this morning to check on the progress. “But I’m sure he’ll break soon,” she added with confidence in her voice.“Be careful,” I warned her, my tone carrying a mix of concern and seriousness, before hanging up the call.At the same time, Simeon had been pestering me relentlessly about moving in with him. “You’re a grown woman, Emma. It’s time you started living on your own,” he had said to me countless times, repeating the same argument over and over. The thing is, I have never lived alone. I have always been surrounded by people, and I don’
JUDITH'S POVIf I had known Emma would come to my place, I wouldn’t have invited Daniel and Simeon over. The plan was simple: to enjoy myself and have a little fun with the two of them. Threesome. But, as always, Emma managed to ruin everything. I even regretted telling her that Daniel would be coming over— it felt like I had handed her a map to sabotage me. Even Simeon didn’t know Daniel would be there, but I was determined to make the most of the night. And yes, I meant every word when I warned Daniel that I would spoil him in front of Emma. I genuinely appreciated how seriously he took it.Then Emma showed up, and chaos immediately followed.“What have you done?” Simeon snapped at me the moment he and Daniel stepped back inside.“Done as in what?” I asked, feigning ignorance, trying to appear clueless about his accusation.“Why do I have this strong feeling that you planned all of this?” Daniel asked, his tone sharp and accusing.“I didn’t plan anything! I just wanted to have fun.
EMMA'S POVIt had been four long days since the incident at Judith's house, and I was still struggling to figure out what it all meant. The questions kept swirling in my mind, refusing to settle. Sure, I wasn’t supposed to be there, but Judith had explained herself. According to her, Simeon was only there for work and to check on her health. Apparently, when I told Judith to take a week off because of the Tex have given her. I then informed Simeon— her boss— that she was sick. That explained why he had shown up. Yet, even with her explanation, it still didn’t sit right with me. Something about the whole situation felt... off.Maybe I had judged the situation too quickly. After all, I hadn’t even achieved what I wanted from everything I’d done so far. I wasn’t sure if Daniel had changed or not, and Judith, the only person who could help me figure it out, was someone I wasn’t exactly treating well at the moment. If I reached out to her, would she even consider helping me again after the
EMMA'S POVAfter a long night of replaying Veronica’s cryptic words— "I’ll do to you what I did to Judith"— I couldn’t even tell when sleep finally claimed me. Her chilling voice kept echoing in my mind, twisting my thoughts into knots. Every time I closed my eyes, her words seemed to grow louder, making it impossible to escape the nagging sense of unease they brought. Despite my efforts to stay awake, exhaustion eventually took over, and I drifted off into an uneasy slumber.The next thing I heard was a loud, cheerful shout that startled me from sleep."Happy birthday!" Aunt Grace's voice rang through the room, so loud and filled with excitement that it jolted me awake. My eyes fluttered open just in time to see her standing by my bed, grinning mischievously. Before I could even process what was happening, a cold splash of water hit me, soaking both me and my bed."Aunt Grace!" I squealed, shivering and staring at her in disbelief. She burst out laughing, clutching her sides as if sh
VERONICA'S POVI wasn’t bluffing when I told Emma that I would do to her what I did to Judith. Emma just doesn’t know how serious I am. I don’t make empty threats, and I don’t say things I don’t mean. I had just returned from a business trip, fully ready to reclaim what was mine from those who dared to take it away from me. The very thought of anyone crossing me boiled my blood. And yet, when I was till at the business trip, Emma had the audacity to call me and ask the most ridiculous question imaginable.She asked, “Who would you choose if you had to pick between Simeon and Daniel?”Can you believe that? What kind of question is that? And why would Emma, of all people, expect me to answer such nonsense? The nerve of that woman is something I’ll never understand. Her question wasn’t just absurd; it was insulting. It only confirmed what I already knew about her: she has no boundaries whatsoever. She thinks she can say and do whatever she pleases without consequences. But Emma was only
SIMEON'S POV I always thought Daniel believed I had forgotten how he once sent an assassin after me. But he was wrong. I hadn’t forgotten, not for a second. I had only chosen not to act on it— at least, not yet. My decision to hold back was for three specific reasons. The first reason was Emma. She meant a great deal to me, and I couldn’t bear the thought of dragging her into unnecessary chaos or putting her in harm’s way. Emma was the kind of person who deserved peace, not the drama and danger that came with my life. The second reason was my reputation. I couldn’t afford another scandal, especially one that could destroy my already fragile public image. A single misstep could ruin me, and I wasn’t ready to let that happen. The third reason? Timing. I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike back at Daniel— when it would hurt him the most. But then things got more complicated. Emma found both Daniel and me at Judith’s house. Her expression was a mix of shock, anger, and con
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
CHERRY'S POVI saw a letter in my wardrobe as I was getting ready for work. I picked it up and read through it.I was so hurt about what big sis wrote in it. Didn't she think of the woman she takes as her mother before making this decision to leave?Mother will really be heartbroken if she finds out about it.First of all, I will meet up with Mr Jason and get the full details about what's going on.The company has really been unbearable, Daniel even stopped coming for inspection. The day that Zara was having an asthma attack, after I called for an emergency, I wanted to report to him about what really happened, but he disappeared without a trace.Miriam has never stopped to bully me, and when Zara speaks on my behalf, she would punish her too.I made sure to take enough food before going to my Mum's room to inform her that I was leaving for work.“Mum, I am leaving now. I will be late today because I would love to see my brother in law”. I said to her as I kissed her forehead.“Have