ARIEL LOPEZ I flung open the door to my penthouse, beaming with excitement as my parents walked in. It had been too long since we'd last seen each other, and I couldn't wait to catch up. My stepmom enveloped me in a warm hug, tears welling up in her eyes, while my dad smiled broadly, his eyes crink
ARIEL As I walked into the boardroom, my heart raced with anticipation and nerves. I had rehearsed this moment countless times, but nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of Chase’s gaze. Our eyes met, and a flurry of emotions swirled in my head. I hadn’t seen him in years, and the memor
*** CHASE COLES I sat in my car, the silence deafening as I tried to process the events of the past hour. Ariel, my ex-wife, had just walked into the boardroom, looking like a completely different person. She was confident, poised, and beautiful. I couldn’t help but wonder where she had been all
CHASE I woke up with a start, my heart racing, as I saw Ariel’s face looming over me. Her smile was menacing, and the pillow in her hand made me fear for my life. But just as she was about to suffocate me, Austin’s voice called out from afar, “Dad, wake up!” I jolted upright, realizing it was ju
Ariel smiled, her eyes sparkling with determination. “I'm more than ready, Chase. Let's get down to business." I handed her the contract, trying not to make eye contact for too long. I couldn't afford to show any weakness today. As she began to read through the documents, I took my seat, my mind
ARIEL As I arrived at Coles Group, I felt a mix of emotions: excitement, nervousness, and determination. I was ready to take on this new challenge and prove myself. Sophia, my assistant, had helped me prepare for this day, and I was grateful for her support. As I settled into my small office, I d
Chase studied the file, and I couldn’t help but stare at him. He was still as handsome as I remembered, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of attraction. But I knew I had to keep my guard up – I couldn’t let him get to me again. As he explained the details of the file, I tried to focus, but my mi
Ariel sat on the balcony, surrounded by papers and documents, her mind focused on the plan she had been concocting. She picked up her phone and dialled a number, waiting for her father to answer. “Dad, I’m ready,” she said, her voice firm and determined. “Ariel, are you sure you’re ready for this?
Ariel rolled her eyes as she read through the article. “This bitch is just putting on a façade. She is just saying all that crap to get sympathy. Bullshit!” She said and continued reading. “I have hurt so many people, and I can only understand if no one wants to accept me in their community or
It’s been a year, and the Coles family is gathering outside the Coles mansion to celebrate Emily’s first birthday. The kids are gathered around a table, singing a birthday song to Emily, although, Emily has already dug the beautiful Frozen theme cake with her tiny hands. “Emily, look at you! Don’t
Caleb was enough of Victor’s threats. He wanted to confront him today and make sure that Victor never threatens him or his family ever again, so he went back to the maximum prison where Victor is locked in to set his record straight. Caleb stormed into the maximum prison, his heart racing with ang
Caleb looked at her, then down at Sophie who is looking at him. Caleb felt the responsibility over his shoulders, and he believed that it was his fault in a way. He knew he had to do something right away in order to bring peace to the family. “I know how to bring Ariel back. I am going to be gone
Caleb rushed to the hospital, his mind racing with worry about his wife Sophie and their new born baby. He had been held hostage by his brother Chase all night, but Chase had finally released him, telling him that Sophie was at the hospital and needed him. As Caleb arrived at the hospital, he saw h
As the morning light crept into the warehouse, Chase and Caleb were still locked in a tense standoff. Chase had tied Caleb down to a chair, his mouth covered with duct tape, and his eyes blazing with anger. “You’re a traitor, Caleb,” Chase spat, his voice venomous. “You’re the one who brought me do
As soon as Caleb left the visit with Victor, he got into his car and settled into the driver’s seat, lost in thought. Suddenly, a voice from the backseat startled him, making him jump in his seat. “Caleb, we need to talk.” It was Chase, his brother, and he sounded enraged. Caleb’s heart raced as h
Chase did not know what to say to Monica, and he felt bad to see that Monica was happy to see him, but he wasn’t. Chase then cleared his throat, and his face became firm and serious. As he was about to speak, Monica interrupted him by asking, “How is Austin? Does he miss me? I missed him so much
Chase was driving to the Coles mansion, lost in thought, when he noticed Caleb’s car going in the opposite direction. His curiosity was piqued, and he decided to follow him, wondering what Caleb was up to next. As he tailed Caleb’s car, Chase’s mind raced with questions. Who was Caleb meeting with