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In the Hart House,Nicholas had moved Nathaniel to the Hart mansion, as the family agreed that his health was too fragile to take any risks. Nathaniel was now in his old room in the wing where he had spent his younger years, and since Charlotte also lived in the same wing, it had been decorated by her in an artistic way.Nash, however, was not pleased with the change. He had not been consulted about his father's move, and he felt a sense of anger and resentment toward the whole family. He couldn't understand why they had decided this for Nathaniel without asking him and it bothered him deeply.Late one evening, after spending most of the night quietly watching over his father and crying in sorrow, Nash fell asleep after taking a break to freshen up. When he woke up, he was absolutely starving. He had no particular destination in mind but began wandering through the mansion and lost in his thoughts. He ended up in a garden so enchanting that it looked like it could have been plucked s
Abella nodded. "I have got you covered. Just sit tight." When she finished, she handed him a steaming bowl of ramen. Nash picked up his chopsticks and took a bite. "Woah, why do you have all this stuff in your room?" he asked, clearly impressed by her resourcefulness.Abella chuckled, sitting down beside him. "I live in a dormitory. I need these things to survive. I actually packed these to take with me to cook sometimes. And this electric kettle," she gestured toward the small appliance on the desk, "I just bought it today."Nash slurped down another bite of noodles. "You cook pretty amazingly."She grinned, pleased with the compliment. "That is one of my talents."He couldn’t help but smile back at her, feeling more at ease. "Where do you study?""Huh?" Abella blinked, surprised by the question.He clarified, "You told me you live in a dorm.""Oh! Yes, I study at NYU Medical School," she replied, her voice filled with pride.Nash looked impressed. "That was my dream school."Abella’s
“When will you come back?” Leon asked Sia as they stood outside the airport.“It will take me some time,” Sia sighed. “My team messed up the project. I need to handle things before the government gets involved. I can’t face this lawsuit.”If this was not urgent, she would not go to that damned state back. But some things could not be helped even if she wished. Leon nodded and pulled her into a hug. “Take care.”Sia smiled. “I’m just going to LA. I will come back soon. And if you miss me, you can drop by anytime.”Leon hesitated before speaking. “I’m just not comfortable with you going back to California. It has been a nightmare for you.”He knew how much she was hurt in California. One night, He and Coco sat and talked about her life in California, all the little and big things that she did not deliberately tell him because she did not wish to cause him any stress. However, when he asked his sister, she told him about everything in detail. If it was upto him, he would have killed Mat
“Mom, he is getting obsessed with Alessia!” Olivia said angrily. She could see what others could not. She could see Alessia returning to their life and ruining everything. She wanted to protect her husband and her position as his wife. “What makes you think that?” Stephanie asked, confused.“What’s my daughter’s name?” Olivia snapped. “It is Alicia! Can you see that? He named my daughter after his ex-wife! And, as bad luck has it, she looks like Alessia! Why did she have to look like that bitch?”She yelled and kicked at air when Matthew named their baby girl Alicia in the hospital. He told her that he gave it to punish her as the day on her labour, she was out drinking and smoking with her friends. She was doing it to spite Matthew who left to find Sia to be obsessed with her. He named her daughter Alicia because he wanted her to remember her worst nightmare everyday because she put her daughter in danger. Stephanie sighed, trying to remain calm. “Sia has green eyes like me, Oli. A
“Charlotte?”Charlotte quickly turned to look at Sebastian. He was sitting up in bed, holding his head in pain. They had been sleeping beside each other but now he was shouting out in agony.“My head is blasting!” he cried out, his face full of pain and tears streamed down his face. Charlotte’s heart raced as she saw how much he was suffering. She immediately sat up, trying to stay calm.“We are going to the hospital now!” Charlotte said, her voice showing some calm even when her heart was not. She grabbed her phone and called for help. A few minutes later, a helicopter landed on their property, and Charlotte helped Sebastian outside. She quickly led him to the helicopter while her mind was racing with worry.In the hospital, they rushed Sebastian in for tests but things took a sudden turn. Before they knew it, Sebastian had fallen into a coma.“What do you mean?” Carter shouted at the doctor, his face full of shock and confusion. “How could my son be in a coma? He was fine just a whil
For weeks, Sebastian remained in a comatose state. The doctors were unable to find a solution to his condition. During this time, Emily and Carter stayed at the hospital, while Charlotte was occupied with cleaning up the mess of his life.When Sebastian finally woke up, Emily and Carter rushed to his side.In a hoarse voice, Sebastian asked, “What are you doing here?”Emily froze, fear flashing across her face. Was he angry at her? She had refused his proposal and ended their relationship. He had every reason to resent her.Tears streamed down Emily’s innocent-looking face as she whispered, “I’m sorry... I shouldn’t have come…”Sebastian furrowed his brows. “What are you saying, love? I’m talking about him…” he said, his gaze shifting to Carter.Emily looked at Sebastian, confused by his reaction. Why was he upset to see his father? Weren’t they on good terms before? She tried to explain, “Your dad has been here for you the whole time. He saved you, Sebastian. That awful Monet family t
Charlotte nodded, tears streaming down her face. “He is… but sadly, he loves someone else. I tried to be like her, to become the kind of woman he would choose, but it was all for nothing. You know what? I’m just glad I got to be loved by him once. That is enough for me. I know I will be okay someday, but right now, I can’t stop this pain. It feels unbearable. Sia, make it stop. Please.”Sia’s voice softened. “I’m with you. I’m with you.”There was nothing that she could do for her best friend rather than being with her. Charlotte had always been her rockbottom all the time and now it was her turn to be such for her bestfriend. As Charlotte cried, clutching her phone as if it were a lifeline, Sia quickly typed out a text to someone while speaking, “I will come to you soon. I’m on my way. You don’t have to go through this alone.”Charlotte couldn’t think straight. She prided herself on being a strong woman, someone who faced life’s challenges head-on. Yet here she was, breaking down ove
Sia had finished all the arrangements to return to New York as soon as possible. Anything left behind would be handled by Kate and her team, and if they couldn't manage, Sia figured she could always fly back. But right now, her priority was getting back to New York. Charlotte needed her. Her best friend had always been there for her through thick and thin, and Sia couldn't let Coco feel alone at a time like this. Heartbreak like this was hard to share with family, they rarely understood.“Boss, I have made all the preparations,” Kate informed her. Although surprised that her boss was returning home due to a family emergency, she understood it might involve either Leon or Charlotte. Only those two ever brought out Sia’s human side; otherwise, her boss was known as a cold and ruthless woman who rarely showed care for anyone.“If you can’t—” Sia began, but Kate finished her sentence.“Then I will contact Rhys.”Sia raised an eyebrow. “Why him?”She knew Kate didn’t like Rhys. What had cau
"Sebastian King. Pleased to meet you," Sebastian introduced himself, his voice smooth as he extended his hand to the Hart brothers."Likewise.”Sebastian smiled an enigmatic expression with no hint of malice or curiosity but still carrying an unmistakable poise that made it hard to look away.The introductions concluded just as more guests began to trickle in. Alessia, Leon, and Callum made their way to their designated table, while Charlotte excused herself to take a call. “So?” Leon asked, glancing at his brother. “What do you think?”Callum leaned back slightly, his sharp eyes flickering with thought. Unlike Rhys and Leon, Callum had an uncanny ability to read people. He was the observer, blending into the background while Rhys commanded attention and Leon’s charisma drew people in. It gave him the advantage of seeing what others often missed.“He’s... something,” Callum admitted, his tone measured. “Even I’m a little starstruck, to be honest. The guy isn’t just handsome, he is be
Today was the day of Carter King’s birthday party. Along with Charlotte, Sia was invited too, and since she decided to attend, Leon was her plus one. It was not a big event but a very intimate birthday party. Still the guests surpased a few hundred. Charlotte was nervous the whole way. Thankfully, she was attending with her brother and best friend. She dragged Callum as her plus one since she didn’t want to appear alone.Sia and Leon entered first.All the while, Sebastian’s gaze was on the door as if he was waiting for someone to enter. When that person arrived, his eyes lit up, but it soon diminished as he saw her holding a man’s arm. The man looked younger, but he couldn’t tell much.When Charlotte appeared to greet Carter, she intentionally didn’t look at Sebastian, but she could feel his gaze bore a hole into her head. As Carter saw Charlotte, he forgot all the guests.He didn’t bother with formalities and hugged Charlotte. “My girl. How are you? It has been months since I last
From across the room, someone was watching the entire scene unfold with an amused glint in his stormy grey eyes.Sebastian leaned back as his lips curled into a half-smile, clearly enjoying the drama, but there was something else in his gaze. Something deeper and darker.“Mr. King, what are you watching?” one of his business partners asked, noting Sebastian’s lingering attention.Sebastian’s eyes never wavered from the group. “Mr. Jones, I hope you don’t mind, but I just spotted an old friend. Would you mind if I went over and said hello?”“Not at all, we are done here,” Mr. Jones replied, excusing himself as he walked away.Meanwhile, Charlotte, having just made her point to Ronan, turned to rejoin her girls. But as she did, she froze. Her gaze met a pair of stormy grey eyes. Eyes that seemed to burn with a quiet intensity.For a moment, Charlotte thought it was just another mirage, a trick her mind was playing on her. She moved as her steps were hesitant, but those eyes followed her.
Tonight, the Hart girls had planned a much-needed night out. Charlotte and Abella took the lead, guiding Sia, Kate, and Estelle to one of their favourite clubs. Over the past few days, Estelle had been spending time with Abella, and despite their age difference, the two had become fast friends. So, when Abella invited her to join the group, Estelle didn’t hesitate.Estelle had a naturally chill personality. Even though she was a bit more reserved, she knew how to let loose when the moment called for it.“Boss, I missed you!” Kate exclaimed as she threw her arms around Sia, hugging her tightly and refusing to let go.“Come on, Kate, I’m not your boss here,” Sia said, laughing as she tried to pry Kate off, but Kate clung to her like glue.“I know that! But calling you by your name still gives me the shivers,” Kate grinned mischievously. “You are scary.”Charlotte raised a brow and teased, “How can Sia baby possibly be scary?”The girls burst into laughter as Sia shot them a glare. Normal
“Where are you taking me, Leon?” Sia asked, her voice tinged with curiosity and amusement. He had covered her eyes with his hands and was carefully guiding her along the path. From the moment they met that morning, she could see the anticipation in his eyes. There was excitement, almost boyish, but beneath it there was a hint of nervousness, as if he wasn’t entirely sure how his secret plan would unfold.“Just a minute,” Leon replied his voice brimming with eagerness. “Once we are there, you will see.”They walked along the winding and uneven path, Sia grumbling at every step. Finally, after what felt like an eternity to her and just a blink to him, he stopped.“We are here,” he announced softly. Then, his voice took on a deeper and more heartfelt tone. “Before you open your eyes, I want to tell you—I love you so much, and I can’t wait to start this new chapter of our life together.”Sia felt her heart skip a beat at his words. Slowly, Leon removed his hands, and she opened her eyes.
“What do you want to know about her?” Carter asked, his tone measured as he observed his son’s restless demeanour. He wondered if his son recalled anything about her? As much as he knew that stubborn yet kind woman, she would not come to him again. “Who is Charlotte?” Sebastian asked directly, his voice tinged with both curiosity and apprehension.Carter leaned back in his chair, folding his hands together. “She is your wife. Or rather, she was your wife.”Sebastian frowned. “Our divorce isn’t finalized yet,” he corrected.“Great,” Carter said with a small satisfied smile.Sebastian raised an eyebrow, surprised by his father’s reaction. “Are you happy that we are still married?”“You bet I am,” Carter replied with a nonchalant shrug.Sebastian leaned forward, his confusion evident. “As much as I know you, you are an overprotective man. How on earth did you approve of a woman who married me after what was, by all accounts, a drunken mistake?”Carter chuckled, his expression softening.
“What’s up?” Sia asked, leaning casually against the doorframe. Charlotte was sitting quietly in her room, staring at nothing in particular.“I met Sebastian,” Charlotte said flatly, her voice devoid of any emotion.“Oh?” Sia raised an eyebrow, feigning ignorance. “How did that go?”It was as if she was not sitting with Anne and scheming about Charlotte. Charlotte gave her a look. “Knock it off. I know you already know everything. Whatever you are thinking, it’s not going to happen. He asked me to sign the divorce papers, not to be his wife.”Sia stepped into the room, sitting across from her. “The real question is, do you want to be his wife?”Charlotte’s gaze faltered. “He doesn’t even remember me, Sia. And don’t forget—he loves Emily. Always has, always will.”“Did you ask him if Emily is still in his life?” Sia pressed, tilting her head.Charlotte shrugged. “How does it even matter?”“Coco,” Sia said, “How does it not matter? Why are you being such a coward? We both know you still
“So, Saturday night at Apollo’s? It’s a date,” Andrew said, taking a chance with the woman of his dreams. They were standing on the porch of the café. With Charlotte’s high-heeled boots, she stood an inch taller than him.Before she could respond, a smiling hunk with his arms crossed over his chest approached and said, “No, it’s not.”Charlotte froze at the sound of the deep, husky voice that had haunted her dreams. She didn’t dare turn around. What if it was him? What would she do? And if it wasn’t him, how would she handle the crushing disappointment?Andrew frowned at the interruption and asked, “Who are you, man?”“Why don’t you ask the lady?” the stranger replied, cocking an eyebrow.Andrew turned to Charlotte. “Do you know him?”Without even glancing at the man, Charlotte said firmly, “No.”Andrew wasn’t convinced. There was an undeniable tension between them with her avoidance and his unwavering stare. It was as if an unspoken history filled the space between them.“Well,” And
“Mr. King, welcome,” Kate said with a professional smile. “My boss sent me over with the revised agreement. If everything looks good to you, we can proceed with signing the contract.”“Miss Swift certainly lives up to her name,” Sebastian remarked as he skimmed through the document.Kate chuckled softly. “Her last name is Swift for a reason,” she quipped.Sebastian let out a low, rich laugh, his grey eyes glinting with amusement.Kate felt her ears heat up as her heart started pounding unexpectedly. What’s happening to me? she wondered, trying to focus. She had a boyfriend—a perfectly nice one who might even propose soon. So why was she reacting like this to a man she had just met?“Miss Kate,” Sebastian said, pulling her attention back. “I have reviewed all the clauses. I’m ready to sign.”Kate blurted out in surprise, “So quick?”Sebastian leaned in slightly, his voice playful. “I’m quite swift even without the last name, Miss Kate.”Her cheeks flushed crimson as she realized he had