"Look at her form," one of them said. "She's holding that mop like it's gonna bite her!""Bet she's never cleaned nothing in her whole life," another one added. "Probably had maids to wipe her ass!"I kept working, trying to block out their voices. But it was hard. Every word they said stuck in my h
Chapter 37I couldn't stop smiling.Eva's screams still rang in my ears. The way she had begged and pleaded, tears streaming down her face as those girl beat her up, it was better than anything I could have dreamed. Her perfect little world had finally crumbled, and I was here to watch every second
"Listen to me very carefully," he said, his voice shaking with anger. "Eva is my only legitimate child, she is my daughter with my only legal wife and my true love, she is more of a daughter than you will ever be, she never tried to hurt anyone. She never schemed or plotted or tried to destroy her o
# Chapter 38Williams (Eva's Dad) point of view I couldn't read the papers on my desk anymore. My eyes were too tired from looking at them for so long. All I could think about was Eva, my daughter, stuck in jail all by herself. I knew she must be scared.My office felt wrong tonight. Too big. Too q
He laughed, but it wasn't a happy laugh. It was empty and sad. That made me smile inside.The bartender brought our drinks. When I gave Max his glass, I made sure my fingers touched his hand. He didn't move away like he used to."You know what I don't understand?" I kept my voice soft, like I cared
Chapter 39EVA POINT OF VIEW I hate this place. The lights above me keep buzzing, making everything look ugly and pale. It's just another day in prison, but something feels wrong. Really wrong. The air feels different, like right before a storm hits. I can't explain it, but my gut tells me somethin
Chapter 40: Eva's Point of ViewI can't breathe. The smoke is everywhere. My chest hurts so bad. It feels like someone is squeezing all the air out of me. The prison is on fire, and I can't see anything through all the smoke. My whole body feels weak, like I just ran for miles.I try to stand up. M
Chapter 41: Eva's Point of ViewI looked around the big room. I didn't know how I got here or where I was. The room was really fancy with nice furniture and a big, shiny chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The walls had lots of paintings on them. It was like those rich homes I saw in movies. All o
"And they do," Helena cut in gently, lowering herself onto the bench beside me. "You've worked so hard to give them a good life, dear one. But don't forget about taking care of yourself too." "I'll try," I whispered, though we both knew how hard that was for me. Self-care had never been my strong s
Chapter 150 Eva's Point of View The late afternoon sun painted long shadows across my grandmother's estate as I sat on the antique stone bench, watching my children play. My quadruplets born just minutes apart but each so uniquely themselves chased butterflies through the manicured gardens, their
Chapter 149 Emily's Point of View The dimly lit room smelled of damp wood and faint cigar smoke. I adjusted my coat, shivering slightly as the chill from the cracked window seeped through. The man in front of me sat motionless, his face hidden behind a black mask. Only his piercing eyes, sharp and
"Like he 'came around' when Eva returned?" Mother's voice dripped with sarcasm, each word like acid on my skin. "Like he 'came around' when he discovered the truth about his grandfather's murder? Face it, Sara. Max has always been Eva's puppet, and now she's pulling his strings again." Tears burned
Chapter 148 SARA'S POINT OF VIEW The sound of my mother's expensive vase shattering against the wall echoed through our penthouse. Crystal shards scattered across the marble floor, catching the late afternoon light like fallen stars. I flinched but didn't move from my spot on the leather sofa. Mot
Her words painted vivid pictures in my mind Eva alone in a prison cell, Eva being attacked by other inmates, Eva suffering while I lived my life, believing I had served justice. The guilt was overwhelming, threatening to suffocate me. "Eva, please. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but..."
Chapter 147 MAX'S POINT OF VIEW "Eva," I called out, walking towards her. The boardroom had mostly emptied now, leaving just the two of us in this space that still crackled with the tension of what had just transpired. The late morning sunlight caught her profile, and for a moment, I was transport
I watched as Emily's perfectly composed facade continued to crack. Her hands trembled as she tried to maintain her dignity, but the defeat in her eyes was unmistakable. The designer handbag she clutched like a shield couldn't protect her from the truth anymore. "The board has made its decision," Mr
Chapter 146 EVA'S POINT OF VIEW I stood there, my heart still racing from Max's revelation. The atmosphere in the boardroom had shifted completely the hostile glares that had been directed at me just moments ago were replaced with looks of shame and regret. The massive mahogany table that had felt