TRISTIN'S POVWe gathered for another strategy session in the conference room. Sophie, Eva, and I were deep in discussion when Aaron walked in. His presence alone was enough to set my teeth on edge, knowing how effortlessly charming he could be.“Hey, everyone,” Aaron greeted, his smile friendly as he took a seat next to Eva.“Hi, Aaron,” Eva replied, her voice polite but distant.Sophie glanced at me, a knowing look in her eyes. She could sense my unease, though I tried to mask it with professionalism. But Aaron seemed oblivious, launching into ideas and suggestions for the upcoming campaign.As the meeting progressed, I found myself growing increasingly irritated. Aaron’s easy rapport with Eva, the way he leaned in to listen to her ideas—it all grated on my nerves. I knew it was irrational, but jealousy simmered beneath the surface, exacerbated by Livia’s accusations earlier.“Tristin, what do you think?” Aaron asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.I blinked, realizing everyone was
EVA POVOnce again, I faced disappointment as my job application was turned down.The directors didn't even bother to conduct the interview all it took was one glance and I was discarded like I was trash.One of the director's harsh words still rang in my head, piercing through my heart whenever I recalled them."We don't take the likes of you in this profound establishment. Get LOST."I have been searching for a job for months, but no one seemed to want to hire a recent college graduate with no experience. Or it's probably because of current social status.One glance at me and one could easily tell I was at the bottom of the food chain.I thought moving into New York was going to make things different but it only seemed to make things worse.In this elite city, Fortune can only smile upon you when you are hard-working or decide to go through dubious means.On many occasions, I wanted to choose the latter because it seemed fate didn't want my hard work to pay off but my foster mother
TRISTAN POVWhen Sophie told me that she was recommending someone for the position of Business development manager.I was shocked at first because since she came back from college we barely ever spoke unless it was extremely necessary.Our relationship as step-siblings wasn't the greatest but we had to move past our differences so we could work together.I needed a business development manager because I fired the last one because of his incompetence so I had to agree.I battled through shock and amazement when I saw the person Sophie recommended.There was no way I'd ever forget her in this lifetime.It was Eva Alfred, she was my sister's best friend and I used to have a huge crush on her but I never pursued that interest.She was my junior and when I asked Sophie about her friend she warned me to stay away and she told me Eva had a boyfriend.I was heartbroken but I kept it to myself and watched her from afar till I graduated and I never saw her again.Seeing her after all these year
EVA POVI couldn't believe I got the job.I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs because this was a dream come true.I was even more excited to break the news to my foster mom.When I opened the door to our wrecked apartment I was met with the worried gaze of my mom."Thank God Eva." She sighed in relief.I hugged her tightly almost at the verge of tears."Where have you been I was worried sick." She said to me"Mom." I choked with a sob"I got the job.""Honey that is wonderful." She said.She welcomed me inside and I told her everything that happened."I'm really glad to hear that." She replied."You should invite Sophie for dinner, it's been a long time since we saw each other and I would like to personally thank her for the job."My mom said.I gave it some thought but given Sophie's financial status, I didn't think it was a good idea to invite her to this shabby junkyard."I'd love that," I replied flashing a forced smile so Mom wouldn't be worried.I cared about this woman a lo
TRISTAN POVAfter a lot of arguing and our parents pushing for it, Sophie finally agreed to go for the ride."What's going on with you?" Sophie asked."What?" I asked with my gaze fixed on the road."You're being nice and it's annoying," Sophie replied."Is it wrong for me to be nice to my baby sister?" I raised a brow at her."For you yes. It is." she crossed her legs firmly against the other."Have you forgotten what you did to me in high school? You hate me so stick with it. Seeing you act all nice is making me nauseous." Sophie rolled her eyes.I bite my jaws inwardly when I remember one of my stupid moments.I remember being so mad when my dad told me that Sophie would be going to the same high school as me.I was the one who came up with the idea that we should pretend to be strangers when we got to school.I wanted to take it back right away, but my pride stopped me from admitting how dumb I was.Sophie started dating one of my friends and I knew he was a Casanova.I tried to
"What is going on?" Tristan yelled as he noticed his house was packed up with servants moving in with different boxes."Good morning brother, your roommate has arrived," Sophie smirked."Sophie it is eight in the morning." Tristan groaned."Sorry if I woke you up but I had to move in early so I could help Eva when her stuff arrived.""Right." He gave a nod "How did you even get the keys to my apartment." I asked.She flashed a key over his face."Dad gave them to me."Now I was sure that Tristan was starting to wonder why he had given his Dad the spare keys in the first place."She's here."Tristan felt his heart leap with joy as he fought hard not to smile.My apartment was just opposite his and I followed Sophie outside.The workers were already helping me unpack my stuff and taking them to the apartment.Sophie hugged me and when I noticed that Tristan was still there I flashed a warm smile at him.He held his breath thinking his heart was about to explode."Good morning Mr. Wellin
EVA'S POV"Who are you taking to dinner without me?" I heard a voice from behind.I spun around and there stood a beautiful girl. Her long blonde hair was cascading down her back and she was dressed very elegantly. She looked older than me but I knew she wasn't really older. It didn't matter anyway. The way I felt whenever our eyes met made me feel like I was floating above the ground.I was frozen, her name was Livia, my bully and worst nightmare back in highschool.I couldn't stop staring at her and my heart was beating rapidly."Eva, this is my fiancee Livia," Tristan introduced us.I shook her hand shyly trying desperately to hide that I was trembling in fear."Nice to meet you Eva." She smiled warmly."It is good to finally meet you." I managed to choke out. "Let me take your stuff." Tristan offered, looking between me and Livia."Oh no, please don't trouble yourself. You've already done quite enough. Thank you though." I smiled weakly."I insist." He grabbed two boxes from my h
LIVIA'S POV“Livia, me and Nr Tristan did not hook up, I promise you that." Eva said as if she was seriously trying to calm the situation.Tristan gave her a strange look before grabbing my luggage and walking away.I was taken aback and for the first time I thought I looked uncomfortable. I watched him until he disappeared and took a deep breath. This was exactly what I wanted. Someone to hate and resent so that I can put all my frustrations on the poor soul. And this bitch was doing just that. I was going to make a fool of her every chance I got just like everyone else. "Oh hi Livia, didn't see you there." Sophie said sarcastically as she rolled her eyes at me, it seemed to Eva that Sophie did not like me. "How have you been?" I said sarcastically as I pulled my phone from my pocket "I bet you haven't gotten laid in months." Sophie said.My jaw tightened as I glared at Sophie "If you were smart, you'd know how to keep your mouth shut." The last thing I needed was an intervention