Darius’s P.O.VDifferent thoughts about Elodie and the triplets plagued my mind while I steepled my fingers, glancing back and forth between the pictures of the triplets and my childhood picture. The more I stared, the more my brows furrowed in confusion. Those kids looked like me! Was I delusional because Susan claimed that she didn’t see the resemblance but staring at the picture that was taken of them at the event, the only thing that I saw was myself whenever I stared into their eyes? I was confused and didn’t even know what to do. Could there be a high chance that they were mine? Was she pregnant before we divorced?As far as I could recollect, Elodie and I had sex once so it wasn’t possible. At that moment, the door swung open and Susan walked inside, dressed in a cream satin gown while her hair tumbled over her shoulders. The smile on her face faltered when her gaze fell on the pictures that were carefully arranged on the desk. Trying to hide the pictures, she exhaled sharp
Elodie’s P.O.VTaking a final look at the huge gymnastics center, I crouched before Sage, cupping his face. “Here we are Sage, promise me that you will be a good boy and not cause trouble. You would listen to your coach and do as she says if you want to participate in the forthcoming children’s competition”Sage responded. “I have always been a good boy”“I know……I am just saying this as your mum. You have always wanted to participate in the competition and this is the chance for you to seize your dreams”Sage nodded. “Alright, I would do as you…..” Sage had almost completed his words when the sound of stilettos against the hard-marbled floor echoed through the entire place.A scoff filled the air and darting my eyes to whoever it was, my eyes met with that of Susan who had a lopsided smile. Straightening, I urged Sage to go inside while Susan placed her hands on the shoulder of the little girl whom I deciphered to be her daughter. Susan laughed. “I find this funny, Elodie , because
Mae’s P.O.V“No!” Silver said, taking me aback totally and the smile on my face slowly vanished. The urge to slip my fingers through his hair, grab a fistful of it, and pull it off overwhelmed me but what could I do?Forcing out a smile, I asked. “Why?”He said blatantly. “Because you are not my mum”A smile crept at the corner of my lips at that moment even though I was burning in rage. Everything that Elodie had was supposed to be mine, the triplets, and most importantly, Marcel. Clearing my throat, I straightened, swiveling my gaze around the entire closet. “But it wouldn’t be that bad if you address me as your mum or do you still see me as a stranger”“You are my friend,” Silver responded, returning the jewelry. Now that I thought about it, if Marcel and Elodie claimed to be happily married, why did they stay in different rooms? If they loved each other as they claimed, then they should be in the same room. Darting my eyes back to Silver, I asked. “Do your parents fight?”He tu
Elodie’s P.O.VI tilted my head to the left, matching Darius’s gaze as he stared at me dumbfoundedly. He shook his head, squeezing his eyes shut while he muttered under his breath. “No, this can’t be real. What are you doing here, Elodie? Who allowed you inside this place and where is he”With a smile creeping at the corner of my lips, I pointed to the desk nameplate, watching as his eyes widened and he read slowly. “CEO Elodie Martinez Marcel”“That is right and let this be the first and the last time that you would ever address me by name. You should put some respect to my name because you are below me, Darius!”Darius staggered backward and his back almost hit the door as he stared at me incredulously. “How…….is this a dream?”I responded to him blatantly. “This isn’t a dream but it is surely going to be your nightmare. I only have five minutes to spare and you still haven’t answered my question”Darius gulped and while his eyelashes fluttered as his chest heaved slowly, he ran his
Marcel’s P.O.VIn the heart of the courtyard adorned with varieties of flowers, I led Elodie to the dinner table, my hands over her eyes while she chuckled. “I am curious about what you made for you to be this secretive about it”I grinned. “I know. Don’t worry, you will soon find that out”Slowly my hands left her eyes and in a matter of seconds, her lips parted in shock as her hands flew over her mouth. She turned to look at me with those eyes that gleamed ethereally like all the stars gathered inside. I was dazed. How come I had never noticed the beauty that her siren eyes held? “You didn’t have to” She pouted slightly. “I have to” I responded while she sighed before she darted her eyes back to the dinner buffet. She turned to look at me swiftly, giggling while clapping both hands excitedly. “How did you know that I loved seafood? I barely had any in France and you didn’t have any hard time making any of these?”I shrugged, taking her hands while leading her to her seat. “I fo
Elodie’s P.O.V “What!” Silver and I exclaimed at the same time while I raised a brow in confusion, glancing at Marcel who seemed to be boiling in anger. “Excuse me, Silver doesn’t steal. Not any of my kids takes the things that don’t belong to them”Marcel stood up, staring daggers at Mae as his eyes widened. “What is the meaning of this? I have raised my boys with good morals and they have never exhibited this behavior before”Mae heaved an exasperated sigh, locking gazes with Silver who frowned at her. “Silver, be honest with everyone. The candies that you have been taking, aren’t they mine?”“They are yours and you told me to take…..”Mae interrupted. “I have always been wondering why my candies seem to have been reduced all the time and it turns out that you are the one who has been taking them. You wanted the candies after telling me that your mum reduced your sugar intake and after telling you that I wouldn’t go against your mum, you still went behind my back”“No, that is a l
Darius's P.O.VPacing back and forth in the living area, I swung my head in the direction of the door, patiently waiting for Susan to appear at the door. I had nightmares, my mind was plagued with different thoughts, and all I kept seeing was Elodie sticking a knife to my throat, and to worsen it, I kept seeing that boy—Zack, the one whom Elodie claimed was my son. Was he truly my son?I was heartbroken, shattered and it felt like everything that I had would soon be snatched from me. How Elodie turned out to be the CEO of the Sinclair group still looked like a dream to me! It wasn't just possible but when I received the email concerning the lawsuit, it soon hit me that my nightmare was becoming a reality. How in the world was I supposed to repay the millions of dollars that the Sinclair group had invested in that project? I had other investments that I had put my money in.I still had a lawsuit for fuck sake. What should I do? How do I get out of this mess that I have found myself
Marcel's P.O.V.Was it just me but Elodie seemed to be deeply worried about something and she has been giving me cold shoulders ever since, causing me to wonder if I did anything wrong. After the press conference, she walked past me, acting like I didn't exist and slowly, it hit me that she wasn't wearing the bracelet that she always had on her wrist all the time. Walking behind her, I called out her name and she turned to look at me with a blank stare while she said coldly. "What?"Reaching her pace, I flipped the hair that fell on my face to the back, raising a brow in confusion. "I am genuinely curious, did I do anything wrong to you? You haven't been talking to me and I am worried about you" Her eyes pierced into mine before she bit her lower lips and muttered. "There is nothing wrong and why are you worried about me? It is not like I mean anything to you.....we are just business partners and when all of this is over, we would all go our separate ways. Isn't that the deal betwe