SIMEON'S POVIt hurt me deeply that I couldn’t prove to Emma that Daniel was behind Jason's shooting. If only I had been able to uncover the evidence and present it to her, Emma might have trusted me again, might have seen the truth that I tried so hard to show her. Two months ago, Daniel and I had come to an agreement to cancel the ridiculous bet we had made over Emma. The whole idea of competing for her had grown pointless. It was clear to both of us that winning her heart was no longer possible. Jason, with his arrogance and charm, had somehow managed to capture her heart completely, leaving us with nothing but regret and bitterness.Every time I see Jason, I am reminded of my failure. It stings like a wound that refuses to heal, no matter how much time passes. That’s why I stopped going to Pixel Forge Studios, the company that I once put most of my efforts in. Every corner of that building holds memories of what have done— my successes, my dreams, and, ultimatel my downfalls. At o
JUDITH'S POVI nodded when Rose told me that she was going to kill Emma to get revenge for what Daniel and Simeon did to her. She spoke with so much conviction, her voice filled with anger and determination. It was clear that she had already thought it through, planned every step in her head. She wasn’t just talking— she meant every word. Rose was ready to take action, to spill blood for the pain she had endured.I appreciated the fact that Rose wanted to involve me in her plans. It showed that she trusted me, that she saw me as someone she could rely on. It made me feel important, like I was part of something bigger than myself. But as much as I admired her willingness to go to extreme lengths for revenge, I had different plans. Plans that were just as cruel but in a different way. Plans that would hurt Emma more than anything else."I'm sorry, Rose, you can't do that," I said, my voice calm but firm. I couldn’t even bring myself to look her in the eyes because I knew how much she wa
EMMA'S POVI had never been more shocked in my entire life. My heart nearly stopped as I saw her— Rose— dancing as if she owned the entire party. She swayed her hips confidently, laughing and enjoying herself as though nothing in the world could touch her. The same Rose who had been arrested for running an illegal casino. The very same woman who had caused such a scandal, who had made headlines, who had been locked away behind bars. And now, here she was, acting like she belonged.I blinked several times, trying to make sense of what I was seeing. My eyes widened as I took in the scene, but no matter how many times I looked, the reality didn’t change. She was here, right in front of me, dancing and celebrating like a free woman.How was she even here?When did she get out of prison?Who had invited her?And, most importantly, why was she at my man’s birthday party?My mind raced with questions, each one more urgent than the last. I felt a tight knot forming in my stomach, a mixture of
DANIEL'S POVBack in high school, I had a deep love for history. It was my favorite subject, and I enjoyed learning about past events, famous figures, and how the world had changed over time. But out of all the historical topics we covered, there was one that fascinated me more than any other— the story of Hell’s Kitchen in New York City.I remember the first time our history teacher talked about it. He stood at the front of the class, his voice serious, as he explained how the place got its name and why it became known as one of the most dangerous areas in the city. The name itself sounded dark, like something out of a crime novel, and I was immediately intrigued.Hell’s Kitchen had a reputation. It wasn’t just another neighborhood; it was a place filled with crime, violence, and power struggles. If you lived there, you had to be tough to survive. And if you controlled it, you were someone to be feared. That’s why it didn’t surprise me when I learned about the names associated with t
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 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