Kate povI was busy with my laptop when my phone suddenly chirped. I almost ignored it, too engrossed in my work, but at the last moment, I decided to glance at the screen just as the call was about to end.Seeing the caller ID, my brows furrowed. It was my husband's secretary, Melissa. Why would she be calling me? I had only saved her number because she worked closely with my husband, Lucas. On days when I couldn’t reach him at work, I would call Melissa to pass the phone to him.But this was the first time she had ever called me. I quickly answered and placed the phone against my ear, but the filthy sounds that greeted me left me flabbergasted and troubled.I pulled the phone away and stared at the screen again to confirm that it was really Melissa who had called. When I placed the phone back to my ear, the same filthy sounds filled my ears—loud and intense moans, unmistakable sounds of someone having a heated round of sex.I had spoken to Melissa enough times to recognize her voice
Kate Pov I sat in one of the most luxurious clubs until nightfall, when the place truly came alive. Before me were two bottles of alcohol, and I was drowning myself in sorrow. For the past three years of my marriage, I had been entirely faithful to that bastard. I wouldn't even let any man flirt with me, let alone cheat. I trusted him blindly, yet he shattered my heart like it was nothing. The more I drank, the more I hoped to forget my pain, but the alcohol seemed useless. The naked image of Melissa and Lucas kept replaying in my mind like a haunting nightmare. Anger flared within me, and I suddenly stood, my eyes scanning the crowd of dancing bodies. A reckless thought crossed my mind—I needed to pick a random man and have a one-night stand. After all, I was now divorced and single again. My gaze landed on a tall man entering a room, and without thinking, I ran toward him. Before the door could close, I slipped inside. Leaning on him immediately, I used my left hand to shut
Kate Pov I eventually returned to Silvercrest and lodged in a two-bedroom apartment. That was what I could afford at the moment. In fact, getting that apartment cost me almost all the money I had been saving over the past six years of working in the small city I had just left. Since I had my degree, it shouldn't take much effort to get a job here in Silvercrest. Even if I ran into Lusas by chance now, six years was enough time for me not to be affected by what had happened between us. There was a high chance he had already married his secretary. I pushed the thought of Lusas out of my mind and began searching for job opportunities online, applying to as many companies as I could. I didn’t want my children to starve for any reason. Feeding six kids was expensive, and I had promised them a better education here, so I needed to get them into school as soon as possible. By the evening of the following day, I received a job offer to start as a dental assistant at a hospital. Alth
Kate Pov I curled my legs up on my bed, tears streaming down my face. I felt both sad and humiliated after everything that had happened today. First, I lost my job, and second, I was thrown out of that man's presence like I was nothing. I hated him. I believed he was arrogant and heartless. What had even possessed me to approach the most powerful man in Silvercrest? Was I out of my mind? Where would I get a job now? All the companies I had sent applications to had yet to respond. The door suddenly opened, and Emma appeared. "Mum!" she called, running towards me before I could even finish wiping my tears. I didn’t like my children seeing me cry. I believed it would trouble them. So, I quickly wiped my tears and forced a smile. Emma looked at me with concern. "Mum, what's wrong?" "Nothing at all," I lied. "I'm just happy to have you all around me." "But we are never absent from you," Emma said. Before I could say another word, Chloe and Sophia walked in and climbed
Kate PovAs I headed home, I realized that I hadn't surprised my kids with a gift in a long time. They understood my financial struggles and had never asked for anything unnecessary. But today, I wanted to do something special for them. As for Abel, I refused to waste my energy thinking about him. As long as he wasn’t the CEO, he had no real power over me. I wasn’t afraid of him—I despised him. What kind of man meets a woman for the first time and immediately starts acting like a lust-driven fool? It only proved how irresponsible he was. I stopped by the mall, intending to pick up something for my kids. The moment I walked in, I saw a slap land on an old man’s cheek. “What?!” I gasped. A crowd had already gathered around, watching the scene unfold. I pushed my way through until I reached the old man who had just been hit. The burly man in a suit who had slapped him stood with an air of arrogance, surrounded by other men also dressed in suits. I stepped forward and confronte
Kate Pov I was shocked. Of all the people in the world, why did it have to be him? My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my ears, and for a moment, I wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole. This man had warned me never to appear before him again, that if I did, he would destroy me. And yet, here I was, standing in his office. Was fate punishing me? "You dared to appear before me again, you cunning woman," the most powerful man in Silvercrest, Roberto Alessandro, said with a dangerous look in his eyes. My lips trembled, and I shook my head desperately. "I… I never knew you were the CEO, sir. I… I never knew." Roberto didn't believe me. His sharp gaze bore into mine, full of suspicion and anger. Everyone in Silvercrest knew that Roberto Alessandro was the CEO of Alessandro Corporation. To him, I must have looked like a fool or worse, a liar. He stood from his seat. The moment I saw him rise, fear surged through me, and I instinctively stepped back. Should
Kate Pov "Please! I wasn't showing up before you on purpose, and I truly apologize for that night. Please forgive me," I beg. There was a long moment of silence. Anyone close to me at this time would literally hear my heartbeat. It was thumping so heavily that it felt like my heart was ripping apart. I didn't want this fierce-looking man to pounce on me. If he pounced on me, what could I do? I started it six years ago by pouncing on him. I hoped earnestly that he would change his mind. I just wanted to leave this office and run as fast as my legs could take me from this company. He walked toward me, then suddenly turned to his seat and sat. "Leave." Leave? Did I hear the right word? Did he say leave? He was telling me to leave? I began to walk out slowly, hoping I was acting on the right word. I twisted the knob, and the door gave way. Oh my gosh! Once I appeared outside of the office, I heaved a heavy sigh of relief. That was a narrow escape. What made him change his min
Kate Pov I wondered who could be knocking. I wasn’t expecting any visitors and hadn’t made any friends in this neighborhood. Nevertheless, I stood and walked toward the door. When I opened it, I saw a tall woman standing there. "Kate!" the woman screamed. I furrowed my brows as I eventually recognized her. "Lily!" We hugged each other dearly, and I quickly let her in. Lily had been my roommate at the university. Throughout my four years there, we had lived in the same room, but we lost contact somehow after graduating. "How did you find out where I live?" I asked, still basking in the joy of reuniting with my old friend. "I didn’t. I actually came here to apologize for what my son did. He didn’t allow his friends to play ball with him, and I think that’s selfish," she said. Then she paused, her eyes widening. "Wait, are the three boys yours?" "Yes, they are," I responded. Lily furrowed her brows. "Oh my days! I always thought their parents must be so lucky. Oh wow! I do
Kate Pov When I arrived at Chipper Company, I was asked a few questions by the manager, after which I signed up as an employee. Chipper Company deals mainly in the production and selling of shoes and clothes. Since I had no technical knowledge about how to produce shoes or clothes, I was placed in the marketing department.I sat at my desk and glanced at the numerous colleagues seated around their desks. They seemed like lovely people, even though I hadn't spoken to anyone yet.Navigating through the monitor before me with my mouse, I immediately got engrossed in work. When it was break time, I hibernated the system and heaved a sigh of relief. It had been such a long time since I had been this engrossed in work.Remembering that I hadn't even eaten before leaving Roberto’s house, I decided to go for lunch. I stood and asked one of my female colleagues where the company's restaurant was, and she kindly described the location to me.After thanking her, I walked out of the large office
Kate Pov "Mother!" Roberto called Bella. Bella had a look of shock on her face thinking he had overheard us. She quickly forced a smile. "Yes, son. Do you have something urgent to tell me?""You know how much I trust you, right?" Roberto asked."Yes, sure." Bella answered, but her mind seemed unsettled, and her mouth almost quivered. Still, she tried to maintain a calm expression."Yet you lied to me that you are the mother of the children. I overheard the entire conversation because I suspected something was off, especially with the kids' reactions. The love they have for this woman is excessive."Bella didn’t expect the secret to be exposed so soon. "Actually, it was an agreement between your mother and me….to act as the mother to the children."Roberto looked disappointed in Bella, then turned his gaze to me. This slender woman really gave birth to six kids? I could almost see the question running through his mind. Who is their father?Could it be my ex-husband?I was beyond relie
Kate Pov I felt my body being lifted from the bathtub, and then I was placed on the bed. A warm palm rested on my forehead, checking my temperature, before my naked body was covered with a duvet.Roberto stood over me for a moment, watching my face, then turned and walked out of the room.When he got to his own room, he sat on the bed, his mind clearly troubled. I had told him that the children were mine, and he couldn't shake off that claim. Why would I say such a thing? He tried to lay down and get some sleep, but his mind wouldn’t let him rest. Frustrated, he stood up and walked over to his drawer, pulling out an old album.Flipping through the pages, he gazed at the pictures of his late wife. His fingers traced the image of her face."You," he mumbled, his voice breaking. "You should have been alive when the secret about you got exposed."He eventually closed the album and dropped it on the table beside his bed.The entire night passed without him getting a wink of sleep. As soon
Kate Pov I smiled painfully and turned my face away from Roberto. I wondered how he would react when he found out that the six kids were his. The only relief I had was that he was kind to them—he was only cruel to me."Answer my question," he demanded.I had sincerely forgotten the question he asked and immediately stormed my brain to recall it. Before I could remember, I felt his hand on my skirt. I glanced at him and then back at the skirt I was wearing. The black fabric had stopped right above my knee.He pulled the skirt up slowly, his palm brushing against my skin. I instinctively wanted to close my legs, even though I was enjoying it, but his big palm forcefully separated them. His touch reached my panty, and I almost let out a moan, but I quickly swallowed it."Look at me," he demanded, and I obeyed, locking eyes with him. "Don’t take your face away from me, or I’ll throw you out of this car," he threatened.His thumb pressed against the fabric covering my most sensitive spot.
Roberto Pov"Hey," Roberto greeted my remaining five kids, and they greeted back, all happy to see this big man again."Please stay outside with Jack. I want to have a word with your mum," he said. The kids looked at me without saying a word, but it was obvious they were asking if they could leave me.Kate nodded, and they stepped out one after the other."Sophia, why don't you join your brothers and sisters? Your mum and I need to talk," Roberto said to Sophia, who was still holding my hand.Sophia could sense the anxious look on my face and said to Roberto, "You won’t bully her, will you?"Roberto was dumbfounded for the next few seconds. I looked at Sophia and opened my mouth, but words got stuck in my throat. This was the first time I wanted to say a word but hesitated. I was the most powerful man in Silver Crest and could say whatever I wanted without anyone daring to question him.But here I was, standing before a little kid, trying to choose my words carefully."She didn't off
Kate Pov I looked at the door of the room where my children were and I felt so tired and worried. Should I secretly run away at night? My plan to run away the first time was jeopardized by Lucas—perhaps it could work out this time.I walked inside the room and sat quietly by the side. Bella, who had just finished arranging the kids' clothes in the wardrobe, walked over to me and said, "I left you because Roberto gave me a sign to leave. Hope you understand?""Sure," I replied.Bella placed a hand on my shoulder and said, "I'll leave the room so you can spend time with your children.""Thank you," I smiled faintly and watched as she walked out.The moment she was gone, the children ran toward me and swarmed around me. I was so happy to be with them again. I could see the joy and excitement on their faces."Mum, we missed you," Nathan spoke up."So much, Mum…""We miss you, Mum," the children said one after the other as they leaned on my body.I remembered how I had almost died a coupl
Kate Pov I walked into Bella's room with the children, and this time, she was already awake. The moment she saw the kids with me, she sat up and asked, "I’ve been worried since I couldn’t find them here. Did you take them out?""No, ma…" I hesitated, unsure of how to explain that the children had left on their own and wandered around the mansion, playing.Bella counted the children, and a frown crossed her face when she realized only three boys and two girls were present."The children should be six. Where is she?" she asked."That’s Sophia. She can be quiet and weird at times. She refused to follow her brothers and sisters here. I’ll go and get her now," I assured her before stepping out to get Sophia."Come around," Bella said to the children, pointing to them to take their seats. They obeyed, but I could tell they weren’t happy.It had only been a few days since they last saw me, yet it felt like a long time to them. And now that I was here, I had left again. They probably hoped
Kate PovRoberto was busy in his study room when he heard a knock on the door. Anytime he studies inside the room, no one dares to disturb or distract him.Roberto heard a knock at the door….Could it be me he thought?Anger surged through him as he stood up and walked over to the door. Everyone in this mansion, including his mother, knew better not to disturb when he was in his room studying no matter how urgent the matter may be.He.angrily opened the door, and to his surprise, he saw a young, handsome boy standing there.The boy suddenly shouted, "I found him!"He barely had time to process what he meant before another boy appeared, then another, and before He knew it, three little girls joined them.These kids belong to Bella, he later realized. What are they doing around his study room? And how did they even get here?He was disturbed, trying to chase them away, but then a memory hit him—the day one of the boys called Bella "aunt" and asked for their mother in front of him.This
Kate PovI didn’t know what to say anymore. I was in a state of dilemma, my mouth literally shivering. Why didn’t my plan to run away go as planned? I despised Lucas so much for going to pick up my children.After two minutes of silence, the call ended.My hand dropped slowly from my ear. What would Roberto plan on doing to me now? I had angered him, and I was now in deep trouble."The phone, please," Jack requested, and I handed it over to him. I had even forgotten that Jack was standing before me.As Jack walked away, I became so lost in thought that I barely noticed what was going on around me anymore. I was in deep suspense about what Roberto planned to do to me. Most particularly, I was scared that he might go ahead and ask Lucas about it. If Lucas spilled the truth, wouldn’t I be in even bigger trouble?Should I quickly go to Lucas and plead with him to cover up for me? I turned to look at Lucas and saw him smile at me with a mocking expression. At that moment, I remembered how