Chapter 160 Eva's Point of View The living room was filled with the sound of laughter and the pitter-patter of little feet as my quadruplets ran around, their energy seemingly endless. James and Leo were arguing over a toy car, their voices rising with each passing second, while Sam was busy tryin
Chapter 161 Max's Point of View The morning sun filtered through my office windows as I absently shuffled through paperwork, my mind wandering to the same place it had been stuck for days Eva's children. The possibility that they could be mine haunted every waking moment. Their faces, so similar t
"It's okay," I assured them, fighting to keep my voice steady. My hands itched to reach out, to touch them, to confirm their reality. "I'm... I'm a friend of your mother's." The description felt woefully inadequate for what Eva and I had once been to each other, for what we might still be to each ot
Chapter 162 Max's Point of View The tension in the classroom was suffocating as Eva stood before me, her eyes blazing with a mixture of fear and anger. The children huddled closer together, sensing the storm brewing between us. My heart hammered against my ribs as I slowly rose from the tiny chair
Chapter 163 Max's Point of View The drive back to my office was a blur of frustration and determination. My grip on the steering wheel was tight enough to make my knuckles white as I navigated the busy streets of downtown. Eva's words echoed in my mind, sharp and cutting: "Stay away from my childr
"When?" I demanded, already rising from my chair, my body coiled with tension. "In thirty minutes," Clara replied, already anticipating my next requests. "The board is gathering in the main conference room." "Notify legal," I ordered, grabbing my jacket from the back of my chair. "And have the lat
Chapter 164 Eva's Point of View My heart pounded against my ribs like a trapped bird as I stood before the board, Samuel glaring at me with a mixture of shock and fury. The whispers and murmurs of the board members filled the silence, but I kept my head high, channeling every ounce of strength I h
Chapter 165 Max's Point of View The tension in the boardroom was thick enough to cut with a knife. I sat at the head of the table, my fingers laced together to hide their slight trembling as I watched Samuel Graves struggle to maintain his composure. The board members exchanged glances, their deci
Chapter 343 Sara's Point of View The email to Versace sat drafted on my laptop, cursor blinking accusingly. Two simple words that could change everything: "I decline." My finger hovered over the send button when Josh burst into my room, waving a paper printout. "What is this?" His voice cracked
Chapter 342 The mansion's lights glowed warmly as Josh pulled up the long driveway, Sara's hand clasped tightly in his. Through the windows, they could see small faces pressed against the glass, waiting. "They haven't moved from that spot since you left," Helena's voice carried from the front step
Josh point of view The photoshoot studio buzzed with frantic energy as crew members broke down equipment. I burst through the doors, heart pounding against my ribs, only to find Sara already gone. "She left ten minutes ago," the photographer informed me. "Headed to the airport. Said something abo
The jasmine's sweetness wrapped around us as we sealed these vows with kisses. Somewhere in the mansion, a light flicked on, probably Helena watching with satisfaction as her family grew stronger. But in that moment, there was only Sara. Her love. Her acceptance. Her unwavering faith in the man I c
Josh's Point of View The garden's night-blooming jasmine filled the air with sweetness as I paced between rose bushes. Something felt different tonight, the weight of Marcus's threats mysteriously lifted, leaving me oddly unbalanced. Like a prisoner suddenly finding his cell door unlocked. "We nee
The trap was set in Helena's private office, every detail meticulously planned. Max's security team monitored feeds from hidden cameras while William stood ready with legal documents. Eva kept watch through the mansion's security system, making sure Josh remained occupied with the quadruplets' "emer
"Including whatever happened at Danny's Bar," Eva added quietly. Helena's fingers tightened on her chair arms. "That night is buried for good reason." "Clearly not buried deep enough," William observed. "The question is: how do we handle this without making things worse?" "I have contacts in the
Chapter 338 "Uncle Josh is in trouble," Mia announced, her small face unusually serious as she burst into Eva's study. Her brothers tumbled in after her, all wearing matching expressions of concern. Eva looked up from her paperwork, noting their agitation. "What makes you say that, sweetheart?" "
Chapter 337 Sara's Point of View Something changed in Josh after that man appeared in the alley. The warmth we'd built, those precious moments of connection - all vanished behind walls higher than ever before. He moved through meetings and photoshoots like a ghost, checking his phone constantly wi