VIVIAN POVAs I walked downstairs to get some air, I couldn't shake off the feeling of loneliness that had settled over me. The grandeur of the mansion seemed to only emphasize my isolation.Just as I reached the bottom of the stairs, I saw Julian emerging from Martha's room. I stopped dead in my tracks, watching him with a mixture of curiosity and wariness.He didn't seem to notice me at first, his eyes fixed on some point ahead. But as he approached the entrance door, his gaze flickered towards me. Our eyes met for a brief moment, and I felt a shiver run down my spineAs he reached the door, he turned back to glance at me. The smirk was still plastered on his face, and I could sense a hint of triumph in his eyes.I felt my gaze follow him as he walked towards his car, parked outside the mansion. He got in and started the engine, the sound of the motor echoing through the silence.As he drove away, I couldn't help but wonder what had just transpired. What had Julian been doing in Mar
VIVIAN POV"What? Why the eye, I didn't do anything," I said, glaring at Kian. His piercing gaze made me feel uneasy, like he could see right through me.Mira stepped in, her voice soft and calming. "Come on, Mother, let me escort you to your room.""Go, Mom," Kian said firmly, his eyes never leaving mine. "Mira, take her inside. You both help each other out, either way, just go, I am exhausted."Mira nodded and gently took Martha’s arm, leading themselves away. But noticed she did not say a word, turned out she wanted to act victim in front of Kian.As Mira and Martha disappeared from view, Kian turned to me, his eyes filled with concern. "Vivian, can you be a little more careful?" he asked, his voice laced with a hint of frustration.I looked down at my feet, feeling a twinge of guilt. "It’s nothing, I am fine." I said, waving my hand dismissively.But Kian wasn't having it. He strode towards me, his long legs eating up the distance. Before I knew it, he had scooped me up in his arm
VIVIAN POV"Just lie low, will you?" I said, trying to reason with her.She smirked, her eyes glinting with defiance. "Why should I?" she asked, her voice dripping with arrogance."Kian is your son, isn't he?" I asked, trying to get to the root of the issue.She turned her gaze off me, refusing to give me a response. But I knew I had hit a nerve."Your son should be the one to be successful if you had to choose between who should be," I said, trying to make her see sense. "Stop being in competition with your son."She turned back to me, her eyes flashing with anger. "You don't get to lecture me," she said, her voice firm."I'm not lecturing you," I said, trying to calm her down. "I'm just trying to make you see reason. You're his mother, for crying out loud. You should be supporting him, not competing with him."She sneered at me, her face twisted in contempt.“If you dont behave yourself, you will be forcing me to act badly against you” I saidShe smiled “What can you do?”“Kian does
MARTHA’S POV"Doctor..." I said, my voice low and husky, a flirtatious smile playing on my lips. I leaned forward, my body language inviting."These days I haven't been visiting," I purred, my eyes locked on his. "I don't have time. You know I am busy with everything In the mansion."The doctor's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, his gaze roving over my body. "I've missed you," he said, his voice dripping with sincerity.I laughed, a throaty sound, and leaned back in my chair, my body stretching out like a cat. "I need you to do me a favor," I said, my voice still husky. "The drugs we gave Grandfather Edward... I need more."The doctor's eyes lit up with interest, and he leaned forward, his hands rubbing together in anticipation. "Why do you need it, if I may ask?" he asked, his voice dripping with curiosity.I smiled, a sly smile, and touched my body again, this time tracing the curve of my hip. The doctor's eyes followed my movement, his pupils dilating with desire."Let's
VIVIAN POVIt was around 9am in the morning when the call of the Blackwood Family publicist’s call woke me up, I hesitated a little while but the I decided to pick up because it might be important.I groggily reached for my phone, rubbing the sleep from my eyes."Good morning, Miss Vivian," the voice on the other end said, firm and professional."Good morning, Mr. Robert," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper."I hope I didn't wake you," he said, his tone apologetic. "You are invited to the company, ma'am. There is a meeting among the board members, so without you we are incomplete."I sat up in bed, my heart racing with anticipation. This could be it, the opportunity I had been waiting for."What time is the meeting?" I asked, trying to sound more alert."It's at 10 am, ma'am," he replied. "Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting. And, Miss Vivian?""Yes?""Please come alone."I nodded, even though he couldn't see me. "I understand. Thank you, Mr. Robert."I hung
VIVIAN POVAs we walked, my gaze remained fixed on Kian, my mind racing with questions I longed to ask him. But his silence was unsettling, and I found myself taken aback by his stoic demeanor."What is that?" he said, his voice firm and low, as if sensing my gaze."Ask me what you want to ask," he added, his eyes never leaving mine.I smiled, intrigued by his perceptiveness. "So you can read my mind?" I teased, trying to break the tension.Kian smirked, his lips curling up ever so slightly. "Maybe, you are not so hard to read," he replied, his voice husky and deep.I suddenly felt a shiver run down my spine as I glanced behind me. That's when I saw them - men in black, standing in strategic positions, their eyes fixed intently on us."Kian..." I said, my voice barely above a whisper, my gaze darting back to him."They're my men," he said, his voice reassuring, his eyes never leaving mine.I felt a mix of emotions - fear, uncertainty, and curiosity.As we continued walking, I couldn't
VIVIAN POVIt’s a Monday morning and today is the day the meeting was adjourned to."I hope something good happens today," I murmured to myself, trying to shake off the feeling of loneliness. As I rushed to the bathroom to get ready, I couldn't help but think that no one would call me, no one would text me, and another day would pass by without any meaningful connections.But just as I was about to apply my makeup, my phone suddenly vibrated. It popped out of my hand and showed "No Name" on the screen. My heart skipped a beat as I hesitated for a moment before answering.The message was brief and cryptic: "She will be expecting me today at the board meeting."I felt a shiver run down my spine. Who was this mysterious person? If it was the family publicist’s I have his number saved and who else had my number? Mr Alberto? The thoughts start rising in me.I went into the bathroom and took my shower, washing away the sleep and fatigue. As I came out, I opened my wardrobe and searched for a
VIVIAN POV“Do not scare her” a voice said behind me, I turned back and it was Mrs Isabella.I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. I had been scared, thinking that this was the end of me. But as I looked at Mrs. Isabella, I saw a warm smile on her face, and her eyes sparkled with kindness."I am deeply sorry with the way I approached you, my dear," she said, holding my hands in hers. "I had to call my bodyguard to help me stop you because I was busy with something very important inside. I am so sorry, sweetie."I was taken aback by her apology. Why was she being so nice to me? I didn't know her from anywhere, and yet she was acting like we were old friends.As I stood there, lost in thought, my phone suddenly vibrated. It was Kian's call. I hesitated, wondering if I should pick it up in front of Mrs. Isabella. But she eyed me to pick the call, so I did."Hello?" I said, trying to sound calm."Hey, are you okay?" Kian's voice was warm and concerned. "My men just called