Cattleya’s POV"Lilith? What’s happening?” Lilith sighed, “My brother did something to the car’s tire…” The car screeched to a sudden halt, startling me. I watched in shock as Leo slammed his fist on the steering wheel, his gaze darting between me and his sister.Seconds later, he climbed out of the car, yanked his sister out, and handed her to the waiting guards."Lilith, you're so stubborn! If you don't get out of my way, I'll kill the most important person in your life..."Lilith's face contorted with rage as she stomped on Leo's foot. "You f***ing jerk! I wish you weren't my brother! Get away from me!" Then she glanced at me, "Sorry, Cattleya. I did what I could to help you."I shook my head, tears welling up in my eyes. "It's okay...." The guards then escorted her away, pushing her into another SUV until she was out of my sight."You, come with me or I'll shoot you in the head!" Leo said after taking a deep breath while staring at me.I attempted to clasp my hands together, bu
Jaxon’s POV I carried the woman who had always been in my mind for three days, my heart pounding with anxiety. The weight of her unconscious body in my arms was a constant reminder of the danger she had faced.I phoned an ambulance, my voice trembling as I explained the situation. The doctors rushed her into the operating room, and I waited outside, pacing back and forth, my mind racing.I caught a glimpse of Nikolai in the hallway, his face engraved with worry.He approached me, his voice barely a whisper. "I want to stay here." "You must leave now," I said.He shook his head, his voice rising. "No, I will not leave her again. You have put her life in danger, and I cannot afford to lose her due to your irresponsibility!""I already gave you a chance to see her," I replied, my voice filled with anger. "And you won't touch or talk to her again!"Nikolai scoffed. "Really? Trust me, if she wakes up, she'll look for me. I'm her trusted friend now, remember that!""What makes you think
Cattleya’s POV"Cattleya, you had a miscarriage. I'm so sorry," the doctor said, his head bowed.I glanced at Jaxon, who remained silent. His expression seemed a bit disoriented as I stared at him for a long moment.After the doctor checked my pulse and everything else, he scheduled an appointment with the ob-gyn and then left the room.Tears began to stream down my face. I didn't understand why it felt like a part of me had been ripped away into pieces. "Why does it have to be like this? I know I'm not ready to be a mother, but I would... I would perfectly accept the baby with open arms because she belongs to me. She belongs to me..." I said, my voice cracking and raspy, my heart heavy from the sudden loss I never expected."I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for what happened. I was too late... I failed to protect you," he said, his voice filled with pain.I shook my head. "No, it was all my fault... I didn't know I was pregnant. I was too careless. I... I lost our child..."Jaxon pulled me c
Cattleya’s POV"What the hell is she smiling about?" I muttered under my breath, closing the curtains with a heavy sigh of anger.Was she smiling because something terrible had happened to me? Of course, she might be. After all, she was my husband's ex-fiancee, and that something must have made her day even happier.I sat in my wheelchair, biting my lower lip. Overthinking things like this wouldn't help; it would only worsen things.I rolled the wheelchair to the side table, picked up my phone, and called my mom. She answered quickly, her voice soft. "Oh, honey, what's wrong? You called? Do you want us to come there? Or do you want to be at the villa so I can take care of you?"I shook my head and clicked my tongue. "No, Mom. I'm okay. I just miss you... Did Grandma call?"She sighed deeply. "Well, my last vacation didn't go well. Your grandma has Alzheimer's and dementia. She's not well, Catt. I'm sorry..."I bit my lower lip, trying to calm myself. I closed my eyes and said, "Ok
Cattleya’s POV"It doesn't matter if she's my weakness or not! She's my wife, and I'll do anything for her! So, don't you dare cross me again, Grace, or else I won't hesitate to forget you're my cousin," Jaxon warned, his finger pointed menacingly at Grace's face.Grace recoiled, swallowing nervously as she stared at Jaxon in fear.Anthony bowed his head to Jaxon, "Jaxon, you know Grace isn't thinking clearly. I apologize on behalf of my sister," he said, gently pulling Grace out of the room.I gasped as Jaxon's gaze met mine. His expression was carved with worry and a deeper level of concern than before.I lowered my gaze, but he approached me, gently lifting my chin with his finger and asking, "Are you alright?""How can I be okay when everyone hates me?" I replied softly, looking up to meet his gaze directly.He caressed the side of my face and said, "It doesn't matter if they hate us. What matters most is you and me. Let's forget about this for now. I'm going to book something for
Cattleya’s POVI was so frustrated upon hearing all of this. My heart rumbled with anger, but I tried my best to stay calm as I walked away from the villa where my parents were shouting and yelling at each other. It was crazy that I had lived in London my whole life, and when I came to Italy, this new life surprised and embraced me.I took a deep breath as I sat in the backseat of the car, then I put on my seatbelt while trying not to cry.This was a setup.So, before I met Jaxon, he already knew me. He just went along with the flow to mess with me!I didn't even know if I had the right to be mad at him. I was just upset, not mad. I was just upset, and my heart was consumed with the hatred that I truly felt for my father, for what happened to Ariella, and for Jaxon, who had lied to me all this time.When I arrived at Moretti's mansion, Jaxon was already waiting for me. He was having a meeting with all his men on the grand terrace. They suddenly stopped talking when they saw me pas
Cattleya’s POVI walked to the toilet and gasped as I closed the door. I clutched my chest because I was almost being caught there. The fact that I paid him everything with my bank account made us even, but now I’m so close to being broke!I have to get back to my business, or else I’ll be a girl dependent on a man like him.I opened my phone and bit my lower lip, then tried to search for a new business that would blow it in a month. I searched for a place where I could put the new business, and the fact that I was thinking about it made me lose my mind. Damn. I have to do something so as not to be broke!I know that I’m a high-maintenance woman, and I can’t afford to lose so much money to maintain myself.And thirty minutes later, Jaxon knocked on the door of my toilet. “Are you alright?”I cleared my throat and put my phone down. Then I pushed the flush button and went outside to face him, “Yeah, I’m fine.”"So, tell me what just happened? You looked upset. Is your stomach painful
Cattleya’s POVHe opened the car door for me, and I stepped out and walked directly to the entrance. Inside, we saw a group of people who all smiled happily as they recognized Jaxon. I gasped as he intertwined our hands, and I glanced at him, feeling the warmth in his hand.A man in his thirties approached us with a smile and a glass in his hand. "Oh, they're here," he said casually, dressed in a plain light blue long-sleeved shirt and black trousers.I smiled at the man, and he returned it warmly. "And you are my friend's gorgeous wife, right?" he asked.I cleared my throat as Jaxon let go of my hand. The man leaned in to kiss my cheek. "Hi, Cattleya. Nice to meet you," he said."Wow, you know my name," I replied. "And you are?""Kieran. My name is Kieran," he said, winking at me.Suddenly, lightning flashed, and thunder roared, making me a little scared. I immediately grabbed Jaxon's hand, and he smiled proudly. He kissed my forehead and whispered, "I'm here.""Oh, hold on," Kieran
Cattleya’s POV"Are you ready?" I asked, and then he held my hand tightly. He nodded nervously. I laughed, "Jaxon, this is not so you." "I'm just nervous, babe," he replied with a soft sigh.Thankfully, I had previously told them about their father, who had been away for many years and even showed them a photo of Jaxon. So, by the time they met him, they already knew who he was.Jaxon looked incredibly nervous as we arrived at the safe house. He seemed on the verge of running away. "What if they don't like me? What if they can't accept me?" he fretted."Have they seen your face before?" I asked calmly.He stood at the doorway, a mixture of excitement and apprehension evident on his face. "No, not yet. But I've already seen them. Gosh, they look so cute! They look just like me—""Hey! I'm their mother too," I teased, "You can't take all the credit!"Jaxon blushed. I wanted to laugh but gently knocked on the door with a smile.He sighed softly. "What do I do now? Will they be upset t
Cattleya’s POVI ducked down to cover my head. Looking around, I saw everyone had gone wild, fighting for survival as if their lives depended on it. Terror gripped me as I watched my husband battling fiercely, risking his own life."J--Jaxon!" He indeed chose me, and now he had to fight all those people trying to kill him. Within minutes, Vlad and his men arrived to help Jaxon in the battle.My eyes widened as I saw Vlad grab one of them and viciously crack their neck, and then a cruel smile graced his lips. He continued in this manner, dispatching each of them with chilling efficiency.I stepped back, searching for an exit, only to realize I had forgotten something. When I turned around, I saw Elise standing behind me, her eyes wide with shock.She hissed, "Don't you dare.." I scoffed, then walked towards her, grabbing her hand tightly and dragging her towards me. She struggled against me, but even though my body felt battered and bruised, I wouldn't let her go."Let go of me, bit
Cattleya’s POV"Oh, Cattleya, you are such a fool. How could you believe that I took your twins?" I heard Elise's voice echoing through the empty building.I never thought I would find myself in another life-threatening situation. My heart pounded in my chest, and then I took a deep breath, tried to steady myself, and looked up to see her. Elise stood at the bottom of the stairs, a vision in a crimson velvet dress, identical to the one I had worn on the night I chose revenge.A chilling smile played on her lips. She looked like a predator, poised and ready to strike.She turned around, a crowing glint in her eyes. "Do you like my gown? Oh, I almost forgot… it's quite identical to the one you wore the last time, but I think this one is better."I stared at her, my gaze unwavering. Giving her the death stare wouldn't achieve anything. I needed to think, to find a way to escape this deadly game, or perhaps even fight for my life.She walked towards me, stopping a few steps away. "But yo
Cattleya’s POVThe rain had finally stopped, and I was starting to feel a little peckish. I headed downstairs, planning to grab a snack in the kitchen. But as I approached, I heard a loud crash. My heart lurched. Three figures, masked and menacing, stood frozen in the doorway.Panic rushed through me. I reacted instinctively, snatching a heavy vase from the counter and hurling it at them. The vase shattered against the wall, glass raining down. Then, like a ghost, Jaxon appeared. His gun barked three times, and the intruders crumpled to the floor."Ow!" I hissed, wincing as a sharp pain shot through my foot. Jaxon asked, "Are you hurt?" "I'd stepped on a shard of glass...." Jaxon rushed towards me, scooping me up in his arms. "We need to go," he growled, carrying me out of the house. Gunfire erupted behind us. It wasn't just three men. It was an ambush!He threw me into the car, buckling me in before sliding behind the wheel. "They found us," he said, his voice grim."I know,"
Cattleya’s POVHe put me above the table and pulled himself closer to me. He kissed my lips, then my cheek, and finally my forehead, staring into my eyes with such longing. He breathed softly and whispered, "You know how much I've waited for this…"I gasped and asked, "What do you mean?"He just smiled at me and continued. He kissed my earlobe, then down my neck, showering me with tender kisses all over my body. It sent a tingling sensation through me that I craved so badly.Then he took off his gray T-shirt. I gasped as I stared at his muscular body. Damn, what a body! I lay my back on the table, and he leaned in, kissing my lips again. He pulled me so close that our mouths and lips smashed together, driven by the longing we felt for each other.Then he caressed my neck down to my chest, making me almost moan aloud. He put his hand on my lips and said, "Moan out loud, baby..."He continued what he was doing, caressing my breasts more and more. Finally, unable to contain himself any l
Cattleya’s POVI awoke to the rhythmic drumming of heavy rain against the windowpane. Never had I imagined life could feel this peaceful, this utterly serene. I couldn't believe the man I'd yearned for, longed for with every fiber of my being, was sitting there, watching me sleep. I blinked slowly, a yawn escaping my lips, and murmured, "Did I sleep too long?"Jaxon smiled, the curve of his lips a breathtaking sight, and then he replied, "You passed out."I nodded, my heart pounding against my ribs. And I sat up in bed; the world still felt surreal, a dream I feared waking from. My gaze darted away, unable to bear the intensity of his gaze and the unspoken emotions swirling between us. I just couldn't help but sigh in relief. Then he said, "I… I only know you're my wife because my investigator proved it to me. The photos on the screen, everything about it, prove that you're my wife."My eyes widened. If this was all it was, if his feelings weren't genuine if he only recognized me
Cattleya’s POV"Catt, you should sleep, and we will face it tomorrow, okay?" Vlad said, leading me to my room. I couldn't help but hug him, saying, "Thank you for helping me."He was a little stunned when I hugged him. He tapped my shoulder, "Everything will be fine. I'm sure of it.""Thanks, Vlad," I said, kissing his cheek and locking the door. I only did that so that he would think my mind wasn't in a storm and that I would fall asleep tonight without thinking about anything. I took a deep breath and glanced at the window. I needed to know what really happened to Jaxon. I couldn't just leave him there with a group of people who betrayed him.I knew Vlad was working on it, but I had to take action before it was too late.I slowly opened the window, and the wind greeted me. I placed my hands on the railing and slowly climbed down without making any noise. Then I bit my lower lip when I saw Vlad talking to someone on the phone in the living room. I tried so hard not to be noticed by
Cattleya's POVMr. Salvatore glared at me as if he'd seen a ghost, then immediately pretended like he didn't know me, "Who the hell are you?"I chuckled softly. "Oh, you're just like your daughter. She pretended she didn't know me too. Alright, let me present myself again. My name is Cattleya Sullivan. The woman who died three years ago."Suddenly, Elise interjected, "It's Dylan's birthday, and I don't want you to ruin my son's birthday..." then she glanced at Jaxon. "How could you bring this woman here to cause some chaos?"Jaxon ignored her.And amid the crowd, I heard Grace's voice shriek. My first thought was that she'd escaped the mental hospital, drunk and disheveled. "Cattleya! Oh my god, it's been a long time! Y—You're alive! I thought you were dead?!" Then she laughed at her own joke. "Oh my god, maybe I was just seeing things. Are you a ghost?"And that's when Jaxon interrupted her, "Grace, do you know her?"Anthony arrived to stop Grace from talking. "Grace, what the hell a
Cattleya’s POV“What?! I didn't do anything wrong! She strangled me to death, Jaxon! This woman hurt me! You can ask your son! He saw everything!" Elise said while pointing a finger at me.She really wanted Jaxon to believe her, but I guess I really know my husband the most. By looking at it, he doesn't believe a single word that Elise just said."Did I just warn you not to hurt my employee? She's my new secretary, for the love of God, Elise. You always make this so complicated. And please, don’t drag Dylan into this. Don’t be so childish…." Then she shook her head and said one more time, "Jaxon—""Stop this, Elise. Get out of Cattleya's room now. I'll deal with you later," Jaxon said, opening the door wider.Elise walked out, her feet thumping against the floor. She looked furious, but here I am, my heart so flattered that Jaxon didn't believe Elise. I am so proud of my husband. Oh, damn, there he is, staring at me. Jaxon took a step closer and checked my arms and neck. My heart wa