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Caroline Point of ViewThe next day, I arrive at my shop early, expecting another day of long hours of cleaning up and fixing the mess of the day before. But when I emerge onto the sidewalk, I am stopped. The walls that had been defaced with vulgar graffiti just yesterday are spotless. The crude words spray-painted across my store’s sign are gone, as if they were never there. Even the sidewalk, which had been littered with trash, looks freshly cleaned.I blink, confused. Did the city workers clean it up? No, that wouldn’t make sense. There’s no way they’d work that fast for a single shop.Then, I hear it.“Miss Hill, we are truly sorry!”I turn sharply toward the voice and see the same group of men from yesterday—the ones who had demanded a protection f*e. The same gangsters who had laughed when I told them I wasn’t paying them a single cent. But now, instead of smug arrogance, they look… terrified.One of them, a burly man with a scar running down his cheek, actually bows. “We had no
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI arrive at the studio bright and early next day, filled with resolution to get started on the work at hand. With the competition close by, I need to make each second count.I give myself wholeheartedly to my work-drawing new sketches and adjusting the wonderful details of my latest designs and overseeing the completion of a number of custom pieces. Time slips by unnoticed as I take a deep plunge into work and only become conscious of the way it passes when the sun dips.I think I am going to finish up for the day, but the sanctuary of the studio is abruptly broken by the hurried sounds of small rushing footsteps and the door being swung open."Mommy!" My son calls as he rushes into my room and beam with excitement at my sight. Adrian follow closely behind him and his tall figure blocked the doorway.I couldn't help but be astonished by the very unexpected arrival of Adrian. "Adrian?"He shrugs. "I thought I'd come and pick you up."But there is a slight bite
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Caroline’s Point of ViewMy breath catches in my throat as I look at Adrian, my son’s words still ringing in my ears. The weight of Liam’s declaration—his innocent but heartfelt wish—hangs between us like a delicate thread, waiting to be acknowledged, waiting to be addressed.Adrian kneels down so that he’s eye level with Liam, his expression gentle but serious. “Hey, buddy,” he says softly, reaching out to ruffle Liam’s hair. “That’s a really big thing to say.”Liam nods eagerly, his small hands gripping the hem of my coat. “But it’s true! You pick me up from school, you take care of Mommy, and you even buy me ice cream. Isn’t that what daddies do?”I open my mouth to say something—anything—but nothing comes out. My chest tightens. I should tell Liam that it’s not that simple, that calling someone a father isn’t just about ice cream and school pickups. But I can’t bring myself to say it, not when Adrian is looking at Liam with such warmth, not when Liam is looking at him like he’s th
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Caroline Point of ViewI have hardly any free time these days as I try to manage a studio, take care of Liam, and get ready for an upcoming competition. The moment I drop Liam off at kindergarten each morning, it is pure chaos in the studio for me. Ongoing work on new sketches, ordering new materials, test pieces to be shaped-everything clamors for my attention, and I hardly have my breaths in between. Yet there is no better satisfaction than realizing my dreams and doing what fascinates me.Thank God for Penelope, who always comes from under her busy schedule to assist me whenever she can. She brings me lunch so that I can take a break; she tells me to sleep. Whatever it may be, she's always there to remind me, and her presence is what helps me stay sane and keep myself on track in this stream of chaos."This is definitely not the way to win a competition," she says for the umpteenth time as she sets a bowl of soup on my desk before leaving.Giving a loud exhale, I set my sketch asid
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Knoxx‘s Point of ViewI barely look up from my laptop when Dolly struts into my office, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor. I already know she wants something. Dolly never shows up without an agenda."Did you hear?" she starts, plopping down into the chair across from me without an invitation. "The International Jewelry Design Competition is coming up."I exhale sharply through my nose, still typing. "And?"Dolly leans forward, eyes sparkling with excitement. "And it’s the perfect opportunity for me! I’ve already submitted my designs, and I know I’ll make it to the finals."I finally look up, unimpressed. "You seem awfully confident.""Of course I am," she says, flipping her hair over her shoulder. "You saw my latest collection. It’s groundbreaking."I don’t comment. I don’t care about jewelry or competitions, but I know Dolly’s ambition won’t let her drop this topic easily. She’s been obsessed with making a name for herself ever since she came back into my life. I d
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Knoxx Point of ViewAdrian's gaze shifts abruptly, his earlier relaxed expression giving wayto a more guarded and hardened look. However, this fleeting moment of surpriseis quickly replaced by a smirk as he casually reclines against the bench,crossing his arms on top of it.With a drawl in his voice, Adrian addresses me as though we are oldacquaintances unexpectedly crossing paths. "Well, well," he begins,his tone teasing. "Look who we have here. Knoxx Wayne, gracing the streetsof Italy. Who would’ve imagined?"Feeling the tension rise, my jaw clenches as I respond firmly,"Adrian."He cocks his head slightly, feigning a once-over appraisal of myappearance. "You seem different. The passage of time hasn't beenparticularly kind to you, has it?" A broader grin appears on his face."You appear... worn out, old and… stressed. It appears that taking on morethan you can handle has its consequences."Ignoring his attempts to provoke a reaction, I maintain a steady gaze,silently obse
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Dolly‘s Point of ViewI watch as Adrian walks away, hand in hand with that boy, Liam. Knoxx is tense beside me, his jaw clenched so tightly I swear I can hear his teeth grind. His hands are shoved into his pockets, but I can see the twitch in his fingers. He wants to punch something—maybe Adrian, maybe the wall, maybe even himself.I take a slow breath, schooling my expression into something soft, something understanding. Then, I step closer, slipping my hand through his arm, pressing against him. "Knoxx, don’t let him get to you," I say gently, tilting my head so I can meet his dark, storming eyes. "You know how Adrian is. He just wants to make you angry. And that boy—his son—he’s probably the same as him. Like father, like son. You shouldn’t take anything they say seriously."Knoxx exhales sharply, his eyes still trained on the direction Adrian disappeared. "That kid..." he mutters, voice low.I feel my breath catch. Something about his tone sends a ripple of unease down my spine. "
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Dolly’s Point of ViewI seeKnoxx is about to look at the message, and my heart nearly stops. The screen isstill lit, the message notification glaring up at me like a loaded gun, readyto go off.BeforeI can think, my body reacts on instinct—I snatch the phone out of his reach,clutching it so tightly my nails dig into the casing. My pulse is erratic,pounding so hard I swear he can hear it.Knoxx’sbrows pull together. His sharp gaze flicks from my hand to my face. Toofast. Too suspicious.“Whatwas that?” he asks, voice laced with mild irritation.Iswallow hard, forcing a breathy laugh. “Oh, it’s nothing,” I say, pretending tobe embarrassed. “Just… a stupid spam message. You know how these things are.”Hisexpression doesn’t change. He doesn’t look convinced.“Let mesee it.”Panicslams into me so fast I almost drop the phone. My grip tightens, my fingerstrembling as I force a casual shrug. Think. Think.I rollmy eyes, letting out a sigh like he’s being ridiculous. “It’s jus
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Caroline’s Point of ViewThe hospital halls are quieter than usual this afternoon. Adrian is still asleep when I come back from the nurse’s station, where I asked for his updated chart. He’s stable. Recovering well, they said. But even if they didn’t, I think I would’ve stayed right here anyway. I sink into the chair beside his bed and fold his blanket higher on his chest. His breathing is slow, steady. Peaceful.I don’t know how long I just sit there staring at him. Watching his fingers twitch slightly in his sleep. I’ve memorized every line of his face these past few days, every scar and freckle, every soft crease that forms when he dreams. Sometimes, I wonder what he dreams about. Does he know I’m here?There’s no schedule in my head anymore. No outside world. No thoughts of work, the shop, or anything else. Just this room. Just him.The door clicks open behind me.I don’t need to look to know it’s Knoxx. The air shifts the moment he walks in—thick with that same tension that’s bee
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Penelope's Point of ViewI knock on Liam’s door, glancing at the time on my phone. Caroline’s still at the hospital, taking care of Adrian. I offered to drop by the house and help with Liam since I know her hands are full. Plus, I miss the kid. There’s something about Liam’s energy that makes everything feel lighter.The door opens, and the nanny greets me with a smile. “Hi, Ms. Penelope. Liam’s inside drawing. He’s been asking if you’re coming.”My chest warms. “Good. I brought snacks.”I head inside, dropping my bag by the counter before walking into the living room. Liam is sitting cross-legged on the rug, his little hand moving crayons across a piece of paper. He looks up and beams when he sees me.“Penny!” he says, jumping to his feet and running to hug me.I kneel to catch him. “Hey, bud. You missed me?”He nods. “Mama’s busy. Daddy is sick. But I made drawings.”“I can’t wait to see them.”He pulls me by the hand, dragging me to the living room floor. I sit down beside him as h
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Caroline’s Point of ViewKnoxx is standing in front of me again. Same expensive suit. Same arrogant posture. Same eyes that once used to undo me with a single look. Not anymore.I don’t flinch when he speaks.“You really won’t even look at me?”I cross my arms, leaning back against the wall of the hospital waiting area. The air smells sterile and cold. But inside, I feel oddly still. Numb, even.“I’m looking at you right now,” I say quietly.“That’s not what I meant,” he replies. He shifts on his feet like he’s uncomfortable. “Caroline… everything’s out. Everyone knows what Dolly did. She’s going to prison. You don’t have to keep pretending like you’re angry at me.”“I’m not pretending,” I say, still calm. Too calm. “And I’m not angry.”He frowns. “You’re not?”
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Knoxx’s Point of ViewThe jail reeks of sweat, piss, and something else I can’t name. The kind of scent that clings to your skin long after you leave. I’ve been standing here for ten minutes, waiting for them to bring her out. I’m not pacing. I’m not anxious. I’m angry. And the longer I stand here, the more it simmers.She finally walks in—Dolly. Her wrists are cuffed, her hair a tangled mess, lips dry and pale. Her eyes flicker up to mine, hopeful. God. Still hopeful.“Knoxx,” she says, a breathy smile tugging at her lips. “You came.”I sit down across from her, hands clasped, jaw tight. “Don’t act surprised. You knew I would.”She leans forward like this is a reunion. “I didn’t think you’d visit this soon.”“I didn’t come to visit,” I snap. “This isn’t a visit. This is the last time we’ll speak.”Her smile falters, but she covers it quickly. “You’re upset. I get it. The media’s twisting everything—”“Stop talking.”Her mouth shuts.I breathe through my nose, steady, even, but inside
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Caroline’s Point of ViewI sit across from the detective in the cold, gray-walled interrogation room, the recorder lying on the table between us. My fingers tremble slightly as I slide the flash drive across the smooth surface. I’ve played this moment in my head all night—how I’d hand over the truth, how I’d finally clear my name.“This is it,” I say, voice low but steady. “Everything she confessed. It’s all there.”Detective Ramirez picks up the drive, giving me a long, assessing look. “You’re sure she wasn’t coerced? No threats?”I meet his gaze. “She talked on her own. I just listened.”He nods slowly, motioning for the officer behind the mirror to take it for processing. My stomach tightens as the door clicks shut again. The moment feels heavier than I imagined.“She admitted to the theft of your designs, the drugging incident, and the incident involving the late Mr. Wayne?” he asks.“Yes,” I say. “She confessed to all of it. She also named someone else. A man. I don’t know his fu
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Caroline’s Point of ViewThe door clicks open, and for a moment, I can’t breathe.The surgeon steps inside, still wearing his scrubs. His gloves are off, and his face is tight, but it’s not the kind of tight that screams bad news. It’s calm. Measured.I shoot to my feet.“Is he—?” I choke on the rest of the sentence. My legs feel shaky. I grip the back of the plastic chair for balance.“He’s alive,” the doctor says.I drop into the chair.Alive.My vision blurs, and I don’t realize I’m crying until I taste salt. I cover my mouth, letting out a breath I didn’t know I was holding. Alive.“He lost a lot of blood,” the doctor continues, his tone clinical, but kind. “The stab wound punctured a lung, but we were able to stop the bleeding. He’s stable now. He’ll need rest. Weeks of it. But he’s going to recover.”I nod furiously, even though I can barely hear him over the pounding in my chest.“Can I see him?”He nods. “We’ll move him to recovery in a few minutes. He’s still unconscious, but
Secret Billionaire Divorcee Chapter 188
Caroline’s Point of ViewKnoxx is standing in front of me again. Same expensive suit. Same arrogant posture. Same eyes that once used to undo me with a single look. Not anymore.I don’t flinch when he speaks.“You really won’t even look at me?”I cross my arms, leaning back against the wall of the hospital waiting area. The air smells sterile and cold. But inside, I feel oddly still. Numb, even.“I’m looking at you right now,” I say quietly.“That’s not what I meant,” he replies. He shifts on his feet like he’s uncomfortable. “Caroline… everything’s out. Everyone knows what Dolly did. She’s going to prison. You don’t have to keep pretending like you’re angry at me.”“I’m not pretending,” I say, still calm. Too calm. “And I’m not angry.”He frowns. “You’re not?”
Secret Billionaire Divorcee Chapter 187
Knoxx’s Point of ViewThe jail reeks of sweat, piss, and something else I can’t name. The kind of scent that clings to your skin long after you leave. I’ve been standing here for ten minutes, waiting for them to bring her out. I’m not pacing. I’m not anxious. I’m angry. And the longer I stand here, the more it simmers.She finally walks in—Dolly. Her wrists are cuffed, her hair a tangled mess, lips dry and pale. Her eyes flicker up to mine, hopeful. God. Still hopeful.“Knoxx,” she says, a breathy smile tugging at her lips. “You came.”I sit down across from her, hands clasped, jaw tight. “Don’t act surprised. You knew I would.”She leans forward like this is a reunion. “I didn’t think you’d visit this soon.”“I didn’t come to visit,” I snap. “This isn’t a visit. This is the last time we’ll speak.&rd
Secret Billionaire Divorcee Chapter 186
Caroline’s Point of ViewI sit across from the detective in the cold, gray-walled interrogation room, the recorder lying on the table between us. My fingers tremble slightly as I slide the flash drive across the smooth surface. I’ve played this moment in my head all night—how I’d hand over the truth, how I’d finally clear my name.“This is it,” I say, voice low but steady. “Everything she confessed. It’s all there.”Detective Ramirez picks up the drive, giving me a long, assessing look. “You’re sure she wasn’t coerced? No threats?”I meet his gaze. “She talked on her own. I just listened.”He nods slowly, motioning for the officer behind the mirror to take it for processing. My stomach tightens as the door clicks shut again. The moment feels heavier than I imagined.“She admitted to the theft of your designs, the drugging incident, and the incident involving the late Mr. Wayne?” he asks.“Yes,” I say. “She confessed to all of it. She also named someone else. A man. I don’t know his fu
