ARIEL I looked up to see Sophia’s curious expression, her eyebrows raised in question. “Who is it?” I asked, already knowing the answer. But before Sophia could respond, Chase appeared in the doorway, his presence commanding attention. My heart skipped a beat as our eyes locked, the tension betw
The moment our lips met, it was like a dam had burst. The kiss was fierce and passionate, our tongues entwining in a dance of desire. I felt like I was melting into his embrace, our bodies pressed together like two magnets. The world around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, lost in this st
I walked into the house, exhausted from the long night at the hospital, but determined to freshen up and get some clean clothes for Monica and Austin. But before I could even take a step further, my grandfather’s voice stopped me in my tracks. “Chase, we need to talk.” I turned to face him, my eye
When she finally did, her voice was husky and sweet. “Hey, what’s up?” Chase took a deep breath. “We need to talk, Ariel. It’s important.” There was a pause on the other end of the line before Ariel spoke up. “Now? I’m kind of in the middle of something at the office, Chase. What is it about
“Just so you know, I am not backing down from the company, Chase. Not until I find where the money had gone to. For your information, you have been suspended until the investigation is over. The board members voted against you,” Chase did not expect that, but none of that mattered to him if it was
Monica stormed into the hospital room, her eyes blazing with anger and jealousy as the receptionist had already told her they had a visit. She was met with a scene that made her heart twist with pain. Ariel was sitting on the bed, playing with Austin, who was laughing and giggling like she had never
She sat in the car, frozen in thought, weighing her options. She could accept the offer and pursue her dream, but it would mean leaving Coles Group and her plans for it incomplete. Or she could decline, and finish her mission at Coles Group. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, she made a d
ARIEL I walked into the office, exhausted from a long day of meetings, and was greeted by the warm smile of my father. He held a bouquet of flowers in his hand, and his eyes shone with pride. “Ariel, my dear, congratulations!” he exclaimed, wrapping me in a tight hug. “I can’t believe my daughter
As Rachel walked into the house, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. She had just come from a meeting with Chase and Caleb, and she was confident that she had made a great impression. She was smiling from ear to ear, eager to share the details of her day with the man who
Chase stood outside the conference room, adjusting his tie and taking a deep breath. He and his brother, Caleb, were about to meet with a representative from a potential investor, and Chase wanted to make a good impression. Caleb, who was standing beside him, clapped him on the back. “You’ve got
Chase stepped out of the hospital room, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He had been by Ariel’s side for the past hour, watching as she struggled through the contractions. He knew she needed him, but he also knew she needed to stay hydrated. He decided to slip out and grab some iced water fr
Ariel's gaze bore into Monica's, her eyes searching for any sign of deception. “I want to speak to your manager," Ariel demanded, her voice firm and authoritative. Monica's eyes widened, and she nodded hastily. "Okay, okay. I'll go get them." As Monica scurried off, Ariel's mind whirled with q
“I know, duh! That is why I need to look cute when that happens.” *** Ariel pulled into the parking lot of the spa and salon, feeling a sense of excitement and relaxation wash over her. She had been looking forward to this day all week, and was eager to indulge in some much-needed pampering. As
Ariel sat on the bed, her hands gently cradling her swollen belly as she waited for Chase to emerge from the bathroom. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions – anxiety, fear, and anger – as she thought about Monica’s release from prison. The woman who had stolen her newborn baby and pretended to be he
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