Chapter 060ReeseHer compliment brought a smile to my face, yet I couldn't shake off the nerves as her gaze seemed to ask for something more. Like she needed something from me, but I just couldn't pinpoint what it was. "I needed a decent job, which is why I applied here. I've heard the pay is good...''"Indeed. And I sense you're in need of a higher salary, so I'm asking you to join my team," she said, pulling a business card from her bag and offering it to me. "Work for me, Reese. I'll give you everything you want...''Flora Coleman. That was her name."Your starting salary will be fifty thousand a month," she announced, and my eyes widened in disbelief. Fifty thousand dollars a month?I paused, skeptical. It seemed too good to be true. I suspected this woman might be a scammer. However, she wouldn't be able to scam me. I possessed neither money nor property.Noticing my hesitation, she reached out and took my hand in a comforting grip. "I don't need your decision immediately. Take
Chapter 061ReeseAs soon as my alarm rang, I slammed my hand to turn it off and got up immediately. Well, I had to be. Days when I could linger in bed past the alarm were scarce, perhaps a full eight hours of sleep was a luxury. Since the beginning of my modeling career two months ago, I've been averaging about four hours of sleep, or five on a particularly good night.''Come on, Riley! The hair and makeup team will be here at six in the morning!'' exclaimed my personal assistant, Grace, as she pushed the door open and peeked into my room at Flora's house.Yes, you heard it right. I moved into Flora's house and left Liza's apartment after securing a modeling contract. I've also cut my connection with Liza, switching to the latest phone brand and changing my number. I no longer wish to maintain connections with people from my past. Flora has given me the name Riley. Although I was unaware of her reasons, it suited me well, as I was also seeking to avoid people from my past.Flora evol
Chapter 062ReeseWe arrived at Los Angeles airport fifteen minutes later, and the flight to Oakland airport took only about an hour."What is the purpose of this meeting?" I asked. As soon as I entered the building where the meeting was to take place, I caught sight of Flora. She greeted me with a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek. She had been in Oakland for nearly a week, attending to some important matters she needed to settle."Well, I spoke with an executive from Victoria's Secret, and they want you on their team for the upcoming event. Isn't that amazing?" she exclaimed excitedly as she grasped both of my hands. "I'm thrilled at the thought of you becoming the next Victoria's Secret Angel, joining the ranks of Adriana Lima, Riley."Rather than bringing excitement, Flora let me down again. "I'm sorry, Flora, but you should have consulted me first...''"But why? Aren't you pleased with this good news?" she inquired, arching a flawless eyebrow. "You're receiving the recognition yo
Chapter 063ReeseFlora's glares grew more intense as I continued to argue, yet they softened as she let out a deep sigh and averted her eyes."Okay...'' she exhaled sharply, then fixed her gaze directly into my eyes. "I will allow you to keep the child if you can introduce me to the father...''My eyes widened as I stared up at her. The father? How could I even do that?I shook my head as I rose to my feet. "I'm sorry, but I don't know who the father is...''"Then kill that baby!'' she screamed through gritted teeth. "Are you capable of raising that child by yourself? Do you believe the two of you can manage with your limited savings? How could you be so stupid, Riley!''I froze. Was I that stupid?No. She was just telling me this just to get rid of my baby, so that I could pursue my modeling career, as she would be the one to reap the benefits from it.I shook my head for one last time as tears streamed down my face."I'm telling you, Riley. You'll be sorry for keeping that child...
Chapter 064ReeseFlora lied to me. She said she had already accepted my baby. I was right all along. She's a devil monster fucking witch!I fought back the lump in my throat at the thought of Enzo. I missed him terribly, yet I chose to wound myself rather than cause pain to my sister. I departed, uncertain of what his response would have been had I revealed our impending parenthood.Would he have chosen me over Candice?Would he have taken me as his wife and married me instead of my twin?I longed for his presence, but at that moment, I could only rely on myself. The question now was how to escape and free myself from Flora. Once more, I found myself fleeing from the woman to whom I had entrusted everything. The mere thought that she might again endanger my child drove me to the brink of madness. That was something I could not allow to happen again.I stroked my belly, feeling intense pain in my chest. I have to be stronger for my baby. I understood that my emotions would be shared w
Chapter 065Reese''Where to go, Miss?'' the driver inquired, and I provided him with the address of the apartment I was about to move into.A few minutes later, the driver stopped in front of the apartment, and I stepped out, beaming as I gazed upon my new home.''Finally, baby. We're going to live in peace...'' I murmured, gently touching my belly.I hauled my suitcase across the road. Perhaps I should call Grace for some company in the house.My heart swelled with excitement as I admired the apartment while crossing the street. Suddenly, a screeching noise pierced the air, and I turned towards the sound. A white car was speeding towards me, and I was paralyzed with shock, staring at the oncoming vehicle with wide eyes. Everything felt like it was in slow motion.I was hurled into the air, experiencing intense pain throughout my body before my head struck something solid. The next moment, I found myself lying on the ground, numbness spreading through every limb.Tears welled up in m
Chapter 001Reese''Don't worry about me, I'll just call my daughter if I need something...'' The words were spoken in a hushed voice by my mother-in-law as she lovingly clasped my hand, her soft eyes looking tenderly at me. She was currently resting in her bed, exhibiting signs of weakness due to the severe disease that had been diagnosed by the doctor.Because she was so ill, she required my assistance in everything, including preparing her meals, feeding her, assisting her in going to the bathroom, and a great deal of other things.Mia, my mother-in-law's only daughter and the younger sister of my husband, worked as a nurse at St. Jude Hospital. However, rather than taking care of her own mother, she decided to work and provide assistance to other people, which would undoubtedly result in her coming into financial gain.When I took a quick look at the clock that was hanging on the wall, I noticed that it was only fifteen minutes before five o'clock in the afternoon. In a short amou
Chapter 002Reese''Fuck me harder and deeper, Troy!'' the woman repeated, and as an obedient lover, Troy flipped the woman over, and without giving her any warning, he thrust his hard shaft inside her, harder and quicker, which caused her to groan even louder.I felt myself getting dizzy, and I had to lean against the wall to stop myself from passing out. Troy's right hand was holding her waist while fucking her hard, and the other hand was massaging her breast, simultaneously pinching her nipple. He released a low, loud groan before he opened his mouth to talk to the woman. ‘‘Fucking shit! You're still so fucking tight, baby…’’I tore my gaze away from Troy and instead focused my attention on the woman who was now on all fours. I waited for her to speak, but she was too busy writhing and moaning like a wild animal.I watched Troy fuck her for a few times before pulling out his still hard and swollen member. He flipped her again so that she was lying on her back. ''Mandy, baby…’’ he
Chapter 065Reese''Where to go, Miss?'' the driver inquired, and I provided him with the address of the apartment I was about to move into.A few minutes later, the driver stopped in front of the apartment, and I stepped out, beaming as I gazed upon my new home.''Finally, baby. We're going to live in peace...'' I murmured, gently touching my belly.I hauled my suitcase across the road. Perhaps I should call Grace for some company in the house.My heart swelled with excitement as I admired the apartment while crossing the street. Suddenly, a screeching noise pierced the air, and I turned towards the sound. A white car was speeding towards me, and I was paralyzed with shock, staring at the oncoming vehicle with wide eyes. Everything felt like it was in slow motion.I was hurled into the air, experiencing intense pain throughout my body before my head struck something solid. The next moment, I found myself lying on the ground, numbness spreading through every limb.Tears welled up in m
Chapter 064ReeseFlora lied to me. She said she had already accepted my baby. I was right all along. She's a devil monster fucking witch!I fought back the lump in my throat at the thought of Enzo. I missed him terribly, yet I chose to wound myself rather than cause pain to my sister. I departed, uncertain of what his response would have been had I revealed our impending parenthood.Would he have chosen me over Candice?Would he have taken me as his wife and married me instead of my twin?I longed for his presence, but at that moment, I could only rely on myself. The question now was how to escape and free myself from Flora. Once more, I found myself fleeing from the woman to whom I had entrusted everything. The mere thought that she might again endanger my child drove me to the brink of madness. That was something I could not allow to happen again.I stroked my belly, feeling intense pain in my chest. I have to be stronger for my baby. I understood that my emotions would be shared w
Chapter 063ReeseFlora's glares grew more intense as I continued to argue, yet they softened as she let out a deep sigh and averted her eyes."Okay...'' she exhaled sharply, then fixed her gaze directly into my eyes. "I will allow you to keep the child if you can introduce me to the father...''My eyes widened as I stared up at her. The father? How could I even do that?I shook my head as I rose to my feet. "I'm sorry, but I don't know who the father is...''"Then kill that baby!'' she screamed through gritted teeth. "Are you capable of raising that child by yourself? Do you believe the two of you can manage with your limited savings? How could you be so stupid, Riley!''I froze. Was I that stupid?No. She was just telling me this just to get rid of my baby, so that I could pursue my modeling career, as she would be the one to reap the benefits from it.I shook my head for one last time as tears streamed down my face."I'm telling you, Riley. You'll be sorry for keeping that child...
Chapter 062ReeseWe arrived at Los Angeles airport fifteen minutes later, and the flight to Oakland airport took only about an hour."What is the purpose of this meeting?" I asked. As soon as I entered the building where the meeting was to take place, I caught sight of Flora. She greeted me with a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek. She had been in Oakland for nearly a week, attending to some important matters she needed to settle."Well, I spoke with an executive from Victoria's Secret, and they want you on their team for the upcoming event. Isn't that amazing?" she exclaimed excitedly as she grasped both of my hands. "I'm thrilled at the thought of you becoming the next Victoria's Secret Angel, joining the ranks of Adriana Lima, Riley."Rather than bringing excitement, Flora let me down again. "I'm sorry, Flora, but you should have consulted me first...''"But why? Aren't you pleased with this good news?" she inquired, arching a flawless eyebrow. "You're receiving the recognition yo
Chapter 061ReeseAs soon as my alarm rang, I slammed my hand to turn it off and got up immediately. Well, I had to be. Days when I could linger in bed past the alarm were scarce, perhaps a full eight hours of sleep was a luxury. Since the beginning of my modeling career two months ago, I've been averaging about four hours of sleep, or five on a particularly good night.''Come on, Riley! The hair and makeup team will be here at six in the morning!'' exclaimed my personal assistant, Grace, as she pushed the door open and peeked into my room at Flora's house.Yes, you heard it right. I moved into Flora's house and left Liza's apartment after securing a modeling contract. I've also cut my connection with Liza, switching to the latest phone brand and changing my number. I no longer wish to maintain connections with people from my past. Flora has given me the name Riley. Although I was unaware of her reasons, it suited me well, as I was also seeking to avoid people from my past.Flora evol
Chapter 060ReeseHer compliment brought a smile to my face, yet I couldn't shake off the nerves as her gaze seemed to ask for something more. Like she needed something from me, but I just couldn't pinpoint what it was. "I needed a decent job, which is why I applied here. I've heard the pay is good...''"Indeed. And I sense you're in need of a higher salary, so I'm asking you to join my team," she said, pulling a business card from her bag and offering it to me. "Work for me, Reese. I'll give you everything you want...''Flora Coleman. That was her name."Your starting salary will be fifty thousand a month," she announced, and my eyes widened in disbelief. Fifty thousand dollars a month?I paused, skeptical. It seemed too good to be true. I suspected this woman might be a scammer. However, she wouldn't be able to scam me. I possessed neither money nor property.Noticing my hesitation, she reached out and took my hand in a comforting grip. "I don't need your decision immediately. Take
Chapter 059Reese"I have decided not to interfere in their matters anymore. The bonds that connect us have been cut, not by lineage but by decision. My goal now is to change my life and erase their influence from it. Discovering their secrets is their responsibility, not mine. What I want right now is to leave this place so that I forget them and forget about all the bad memories they brought me." I paused, studying her face after the words I said, and I was glad I could see that she was supporting me in this. "I came here to ask for your help. Please help me leave this place, Liza. You're the only person I trust, and I know who can help me.""Of course, Reese. Don't worry, I will help you."Liza assumed I was without money, so she covered all my travel expenses to Los Angeles, where her recently purchased apartment awaited, prior to her trip to Manhattan. The money provided by Mr. Vincent was earmarked for my baby's essentials and to serve as my allowance while I looked for a job."
Chapter 058Reese''Liza!'' I slammed my palm against her door, and after a short wait, she opened it, blinking in the harsh sunlight. She was clad in a yellow maternity dress that stopped just above her knees, looking absolutely radiant. A wave of envy hit me; she ran her own business, and even without her baby's father, she was financially stable thanks to Enzo's help. She was surrounded by family, while I was there, completely alone and destitute."Reese?" she squinted, and I gently pushed her into the house, securing the door behind me as it closed with a resounding thud. "Reese, what happened to you?" she inquired, her eyes widening at the sight of my condition. "Oh my God! Who did this to you? Reese, what the hell is going on?"My lips trembled as I rushed toward her and enveloped her in a tight embrace, sobbing loudly. "Liza...""It's okay. You're safe here with me. It's okay, Reese..." she whispered soothing words into my ear while her palm glided over my back. "You don't need
Chapter 057Reese"I'll order shabu-shabu and tempura for you then," he declared, snapping the menu shut. "They were my late wife's favorite Japanese dishes during her pregnancy with our twins."I paused momentarily, sipping the tea the waiter had served to soothe my nerves, before taking a deep breath. "I am one of your twins, Mr. Vincent," I wanted to reveal, but my mouth couldn't just utter the words."Anyway, why do you want to talk with Enzo?" he inquired, taking a sip of his red wine. "I could call him for you, but I doubt he's available to talk at the moment. He's busy with Candice and Asher."What? Asher was with them too? So, he ensured his family was all together before he departed from Manhattan."H-he's busy with them?" I asked, stuttering. My heart was crying inside. The thought of him with another woman was unbearable, yet that woman was none other than my sister. They have a son, which made me feel that I didn't have the right to harbor feelings of jealousy towards her.