Liliy Pov My driver drove towards the new investors' house, although I have seen many houses since I came to this world, but the one in front of me right now looks magnificant. I just like the way it looks may be i should negotiate buying the house from him. "Welcome ma'am, master is waiting for you inside, this way please." A man whom I believe to be the butler said to me immediately I came down from my car. Butler John Pov It was quite surprising to know that's my young master invited a female guest over and asked every worker to treat her with a lot of respect, I know something is off right away or else my stone of boss will never ask for such. I have known him since he was a child and everything he had ever done has an ulterior motive. I just hope that the female guest coming over as a good heart and will be able to make him fall for her. When I saw her coming down from her car I was surprised to see who it was and my hope of shipping them together just crashed just like tha
Liliy Pov My driver drove towards the new investors' house, although I have seen many houses since I came to this world, but the one in front of me right now looks magnificant. I just like the way it looks may be i should negotiate buying the house from him. "Welcome ma'am, master is waiting for you inside, this way please." A man whom I believe to be the butler said to me immediately I came down from my car. Butler John Pov It was quite surprising to know that's my young master invited a female guest over and asked every worker to treat her with a lot of respect, I know something is off right away or else my stone of boss will never ask for such. I have known him since he was a child, and everything he had ever done has an ulterior motive. I just hope that the female guest is coming over as a good heart and will be able to make him fall for her. When I saw her coming down from her car, I was surprised to see who it was, and my hope of shipping them together just crashed jus
Ray Pov I stood there, stunned, as Lily walked away from me. I couldn't believe what had just happened. One minute we were kissing, the next she was analyzing her feelings like a scientist. I was both impressed and intimidated by her bluntness. As I watched her leave, I realized I was still reeling from our kiss. I had never felt such a strong connection with anyone before. And her response - "I think what I felt earlier was pleasure" - was both refreshing and terrifying. Refreshing because it was honest, terrifying because I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I shook my head, trying to clear the cobwebs. What was I doing? I didn't even know this girl, and yet I was already in over my head. But I couldn't deny the attraction between us. It was like nothing I had ever experienced before. I took a deep breath and tried to process everything that had just happened. Lily was...different. She was unlike any woman I had ever met. And I found myself wanting to know more about he
Lily's Pov I later decided to speak to Ray Manchester, so I picked up my phone again and called him. "Hello, Mr. Manchester," I said. "How are you, Miss Anderson?" he asked. "I'm good. I want to get to know you more, that is, if you don't mind me invading your privacy," I said, going straight to the point. There was a pause, and I wondered if I had said something wrong. "Are you still there?" I had to make sure I was still speaking to someone. "Yes, yes," he answered when he heard my voice again, which may have woken him up from his thoughts. "Can I get to know you?" I repeated my question patiently, trying to make him say yes and . "Of course, you can. I also want to get to know you, but I was surprised that you asked first." "I'm a woman who knows what she wants and goes for it," I said. "And right now, I am what you want," he asked. "Yes, for now, you are what I want. I wish you were here," I said, even though I didn't believe in wishes and all but really wanted him here ri
Mrs Anderson Pov I thought I killed her but no she just have to live, why can't she just die, ' I can't believe that bitch is still alive after everything I did to get rid of her, "James you need to do what you did to her mother to her as well " I yelled I know I shouldn't be shouting at my husband but what can i do, he caused this anyways, he fathered that bitch to beg with, she is an evident to proof that my beloved cheated on me, not that I mind this much in this past, Everything he did in the past was so that I could live in luxury " you know that's impossible, she don't even trust me like her mother, she won't even come back here . I can't kill her from afar without people suspecting anything. And ever since she came back from the hospital She is being acting weird, she is no longer living like a robot, now she cares about the empire I'm beginning to think she feels now" How can she suddenly feel, if she does then she may avenge her family as well as herself, this is b
Matilda (Mrs. Anderson) Pov I feel guilty seeing my daughter worrying about my husband, and I always do my best to make sure she's not worried. "Helena, love, go to your room. Your father and I will make sure everything is okay. That's a promise. And no matter what it takes, we are going to make sure you become the real heiress to the Anderson empire. Now, go to your room and freshen up. Everything is going to be okay, baby," I said, trying to calm her. The least I can do right now is to calm my baby girl. I know she may be nice at times, but when she loses her temper, she finds it hard to control it. "Alright, mother. Love you." After making sure she had entered her room, I faced my husband. "Whatever you need to do, be fast about it." James Pov When the doctor announced her death, I finally felt free from my late wife's shadow. No matter how hard I tried, I was never as good as her. Her daughter, Lilianna, was just like her in every way. The only difference between them was t
Third person Pov A board meeting was organized for the collaboration between the Anderson Empire and the Manchester group of companies. Some board members from the Manchester group of companies were quite surprised with this new development, while Anderson's finds it had to be believed. Just two days after their CEO promised to find investors, she found the biggest and the richest company in New York to invest. They still find it hard to believe that she was able to fulfil her promise. The Manchester never expected their president to collaborate with a falling empire like the Anderson, but his sudden decision to invest was bewildering. Know that the person behind the Anderson success is dead and her father not a good leader nor a businessman. They just hope that their president does no ot invedt much into a falling empire. They believe there must be a reason for this decision that he made without in forming them, all the decision he has made concerning the company in the past had
"Shall we begin the meeting?" Ray finally said Although the Manchester were displeased with the way she spoke to them, they could only keep quiet for the sake of their president. The Anderson were not really offended with her arrogant attitude cause they knew that was who she was and how she spoke. " Mr Ray and I have gone through all the necessary formalities, as well as the project plans and the proposal together, and he has shown the documents to his lawyers for confirmation. We concluded that the project should I go on, and the profits shall be divided 70/30, 70 for the Anderson 30 for Manchester group of company, the idea was the Anderson Empire to begin with and your company is just investing and should expect nothing but the profits so all you get is that much, thank you" Unbelievable everyone find it hard to believe if they have already made a decision concerning this on their own, so why organise a meeting to begin with? They have already decided on their own perspective.
Liliana’s voice wavered, but her anger burned steady. “What about the girl who grew up feeling unwanted?” she demanded, her hands trembling at her sides. “Do you have any idea what it’s like to be your daughter? To live a life where love was a distant dream?” Her breath hitched, her throat tightening. “Liliana’s life was miserable. Mine was too, growing up with you.”Evelyn flinched, her lips parting in a silent protest, but Liliana didn’t give her the chance to speak.“You said you were trying to protect me,” she continued, her voice thick with emotion, “but your protection felt more like a cage, Mother. Every single day, I felt trapped, suffocated by the life you built around me. I was always seeking, always pleading for freedom, even when I knew it was impossible.”Evelyn’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her expression contorted with guilt and confusion. “I—I only wanted to keep you safe…” she whispered.Liliana let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head. “Safe?” she spat. “You ca
Liliana’s breath caught, and she took an involuntary step back. “So you didn’t see her—my twin—after that? You didn’t even try to stop him?”Evelyn shook her head frantically, tears spilling down her face. Her shoulders trembled as she clutched her arms, her entire body wracked with guilt. Perhaps she was too caught up in her emotions to notice that Lilly was referring to someone else, her words laced with an underlying recognition that she herself hadn’t fully grasped yet.“I tried, Liliana,” Evelyn choked out. “I begged him to tell me where she was. But he wouldn’t answer. He just kept saying it was necessary, that I wouldn’t understand. And then he disappeared.” She sucked in a shaky breath, her voice barely above a whisper. “He left me alone. With no way to find him. No way to find her.”The air in the room felt suffocating. Lilly’s nails dug into her palms, her hands clenched into tight fists at her sides. She was shaking, fury and betrayal crashing over her in violent waves.“Yo
Lily felt like her Liliana entire existence was a sham. She had been living a lie, dead believing in a lie and the truth was only now beginning to unravel. The man who had tormented her, whom she thought was her father, was actually not her biological parent. It was a shocking revelation, and she couldn't wrap her head around it. How could this be? How could her whole life be a fabrication?As she grappled with these questions, Lily's emotions were in turmoil. She felt like she was vibrating with anger and frustration, and she couldn't seem to calm down. Her existence, her identity, everything she thought she knew about herself was a lie.And to make matters more complicated, she had just discovered that she had a twin sister, who was somehow seven years older than her. It didn't make sense - how could two people be twins, yet be born at different times? It was a mind-bending concept, and Lily was desperate for answers.She hoped that the explanation she was about to receive would be
Evelyn’s voice broke as she began, her trembling hands gripping the edges of the chair she sat on. She couldn’t meet Liliana’s eyes. Her gaze seemed fixed somewhere in the distance, as if reliving the memories she was about to unveil.“When I found out I was pregnant, I was overjoyed,” she began, her tone soft and uneven, every word weighted with emotion. “It felt like my whole world had fallen into place. I was carrying a piece of the love I shared with your father—your father, Liliana. He was my anchor, my safe haven.”Her lips quivered as a small, bittersweet smile appeared, only to disappear almost immediately. “I still remember the tears on his face when I told him. He held me so tightly, like he was trying to hold on to the moment forever. We had so many dreams, plans to build a home, a family. We talked about the little things—what color the nursery would be, what names we’d pick. Life felt… perfect.”Her voice cracked, and she brought a trembling hand to her face, swiping away
Evelyn walked slower when she saw her daughter’s figure from a distance, her voice carrying over, deeper with hurt. “You said you wanted to talk, right?” Liliana’s voice wavered, the tremble betraying the anger she tried to keep steady. She turned slightly, her hands clenched at her sides. “What do you want to talk about? Or are you here just to make sure I’m unhappy?” She laughed bitterly, her gaze falling to the ground for a moment before meeting Evelyn’s. “You know, Mother, if you really care as much as you claim, if you’re really here to make amends like you say, you wouldn’t have done what you did.” Evelyn stayed silent, her chest tightening as she watched Liliana brush at her cheeks roughly, trying to hold herself together. “Even if Ray had done something wrong,” Liliana continued, her voice sharp but trembling, “as a mother, you could have at least tried to hide it. Tried to make it seem like nothing was wrong. Do you know what I did, Mother?” She laughed again, this time s
Ray’s protective instincts flared, his jaw tightening as he turned to Evelyn. “You what?” he demanded, his voice low and dangerous. Evelyn raised a hand, her expression placating. “Relax, Ray. That’s all in the past now. I came here to make amends, not to dredge up old wounds.” Liliana scoffed, folding her arms across her chest. “Amends? Is that what you’re calling this little stunt?” Evelyn smiled serenely, ignoring her daughter’s hostility. “Yes, darling. I’m here to make things right. You’ll see.” She turned her gaze back to Ray. “And as for you, young man, you seem like a good match for my daughter. I’m pleased she found someone who can handle her fire. But why are you cheating on her though.” Ray didn’t respond, his mind racing with questions and suspicions. He could feel Liliana trembling beside him, her emotions barely contained. He placed a reassuring hand on her back, silently promising her that he wouldn’t let this woman cause her any more pain. And that he didn’t cheat
Finally, she swung the door open. There she was. Evelyn Altee stood on the doorstep, her radiant smile as poised as ever, her eyes sparkling with an unsettling calm. She looked utterly at ease, as though she had every right to be there, as though she hadn’t faked her own death or threatened Lilly just weeks ago. “Hello, darling,” Evelyn said sweetly, her voice as smooth as silk. Lilly stared at her, unable to form words. Her mother looked almost exactly as she remembered from the few weeks back, only that this time she looked better and emotional state seems balanced and the guilt and fear from weeks ago was gone. Evelyn’s smile widened, and she tilted her head slightly. “Aren’t you going to invite me in?” Lilly’s lips parted, but no sound came out. A wave of emotions crashed over her—shock, anger, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of betrayal. “Why…?” she finally managed to choke out, her voice trembling with disbelief. “Why are you here? After everything? You—” She broke o
As they walked toward the dining room, Mitchell slowed her pace just enough to fall in step beside Ray, her expression calm but her eyes sharp. When she was sure Liliana wasn’t looking, she tilted her head slightly toward him and mouthed, “Have you told her? Or has she seen the news?”The weight of her question hit Ray like a ton of bricks. His smile faltered briefly before he quickly composed himself, shaking his head subtly in response. No.Mitchell’s lips pressed into a thin line, her eyes narrowing for a moment before she returned her attention to Liliana, who was inspecting a vase of fresh flowers near the dining room entrance.Ray inhaled deeply, forcing a smile back onto his face as he guided Liliana to her chair at the head of the table. “Here you go, baby girl. Sit tight, and I’ll get you settled.”But the moment he stepped back, Liliana’s gaze pinned him. Her eyes were sharp now, missing nothing. “What are you two hiding from me?” she asked, her voice cool and measured, devo
Ray chuckled, his hand gently resting on the curve. “I think it has, love. Our little one’s making their presence known.”Liliana’s cheeks flushed as she stepped out of his hold and dashed toward the walk-in closet, her curiosity getting the better of her. She stood in front of the full-length mirror, turning this way and that, examining her figure with wide eyes.“I can’t believe it,” she murmured, a soft smile spreading across her face as she touched her belly.Ray leaned against the doorway, his heart swelling at the sight of her so captivated by the change. “You look beautiful,” he said warmly, his voice full of love.Liliana glanced back at him, her eyes shining. “I’m fascinated. I mean, I knew it would happen, but seeing it… feeling it…” She trailed off, her hand lingering over the gentle curve.Ray stepped behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and resting his chin on her shoulder. “It’s incredible, isn’t it? And it’s only going to get better from here.”She turned her