Sabrina bolted out of the door, unable to hold a conversation with Roseanne who had lost her senses. As angry as she was, she understood that Roseanne was acting like a crazy bitch. She went to find Nicholas who was having a drink in the bar. “You look angry,” Nicholas commented as she took a seat next to him and poured a glass for herself from his bottle. “That slut you slept with last night called me a homewrecker,” Sabrina said, angrily. “Don't call her that,” Nicholas said. “And don't disturb her.”He would not let anyone call his wife with such names. “She has lost her senses,” Sabrina said. “She is acting like a crazy bitch.”Nicholas said, “That's why don't disturb her.”“I will kill her—”Nicholas told her, “Sabrina, leave her alone. She is not in the right state of mind at this time. Imagine, sleeping with a man you hate the most in a drunk state. She can't handle this fact. She wants to kill everyone who is coming in front of her. You just saw a teaser. If you disturb he
“We need to talk,” Nicholas said to Roseanne when he saw her the next time. He decided to give her time at the expense of his comfort and peace. He gave her an entire day but she didn't try to make any contact with him. Sabrina left this morning without him. She didn't even ask him if he would leave with her. It was not like he would have left with her when the key to his life existed here in Rosegarden. He knew that Sabrina was angry at him. He decided to console her later and focus on his wife first. Roseanne looked at him hatefully and said, “We do not have anything to talk about.”For the whole day, she blocked every way he would have any contact with her. She hated the very existence of this man and wanted nothing to do with him. “We sure do,” Nicholas told her. “You can take all the time that you want but I want to talk to you. Give me a place and time, I will be there.”“Fuck you, Hart,” Roseanne yelled. “I want nothing to do with you.”“I know why you are avoiding me,” Nich
Back in USA,Ellora Hart found out that Sabrina had come home. Nicholas was still in Italy and he had no plans of coming back soon. She invited Sabrina for a tea today to know the recent happenings of her son's life. Nicholas kept his family away from his business. Nobody could force him to do anything they wanted. “Thank you for having me over, ”Sabrina said with a smile. Although she was mad at Nicholas for not even bothering to ask about her, she didn't decline Ellora for tea. She liked being close to Nicholas' family since she had known them since she was a young girl. “How are you doing?” Ellora asked with a smile. It had been quite a while that she had the company of a youngster. “I am doing good,” Sabrina smiled. Of course, she didn't show on face how much Nicholas had hurt her. “I heard your fashion show was a success,”Ellora said. “I saw the video and pictures. It was beautiful.”She also saw the videos when the internet was shipping Sabrina and Nicholas as a couple but d
When Ellora came from outside, she saw a servant taking out the big family portrait that used to be hung in the living room. A sense of Deja Vu happened to her as she ran to the servant and asked, “What are you doing?”Sabrina left a few minutes ago and her husband made it awkward by adding how he was seeing their son as a potential son-in-law for the Taylor family. The Hart family was at the top of the chain. They did not need a marriage alliance. After Anne's death, Nicholas was heartbroken. At least, now he should not be forced to marry any woman. It did not matter if Sabrina and Nicholas had something in the past. If they were supposed to marry each other, they would have married in the past. She did not want to force Nicholas or even Emery to marry against their wishes. She had learnt her lesson from Nicholas' first marriage. There was no need to try to set up Sabrina and Nicholas. It wasn't about Sabrina but any girl Nikolai was trying to push into her son's life. She had a
Ellora came out from the airport, the sun casting a golden glow over the bustling scene. With a graceful and stylish flick, she removed her shades while revealing her eyes alive with anticipation. As she studied the trail of cars parked outside, a gentle smile graced her lips. None of the figures walking around were there for her, and in that moment, she felt an unexpected rush of freedom. For Ellora, the absence of familiar faces was a welcome sign of liberation. The tedious routine of being followed by a line of servants had dimmed her spirit. She rediscovered the peace and refreshment of working for herself as she found freedom in the simplicity of life i.e. working for herself. The constant presence of others catering to her every need had become monotonous for her. It was hard to be free and herself while being a fine woman and wife of Nikolai Hart. It seemed as if she had spent the last four decades of her life being a wife of Nikolai Hart only and forgot to be herself. As sh
Ellora chose the best room and got herself settled there. She cooked dinner for herself at night and was enjoying it with a glass of wine when Nicholas opened the door and found her seated at his dining table. As she hoped that he would be surprised to see her, nothing of that sort happened as Johnson, the snitch, had already given him an update about the sudden entry of his mother into his house. “Mom?” Nicholas called out her name as soon as he saw her. As soon as he came in front of her, she noticed something highly unusual about himself. She didn't know how she knew it but she could tell that a major transformation had taken place in her son’s life. “Why are you here?” Nicholas asked the question. Ellora smiled and answered with a wide smile, “Hello to you too son.”Nicholas pursed his lips. Soon, he realised how rude his question was. Ignoring his rudeness, she answered him, “I am here on vacation.”“Would you like dinner?” Ellora asked him. She knew that he would certainly
“Mommy, can we go out and Play?” Coco asked as she looked at her mother who was clearing the table after lunch. ‘‘No!’’ The answer came so swiftly. “Mommy!” Coco complained. “I feel like I have been locked up in this house forever.”Ever since they came from vacation, their mommy had never let them play outside. She was feeling bored and frustrated about that thing. She wanted to go out and enjoy the beach with her friends. Moreover, she didn't even play with Billy because her mother said Billy couldn't come inside the house. “Why are you saying this?” Roseanne looked at her daughter and said, “You went to school. I took you to your favourite ice cream parlour. We even went to the mall to have fun.”Coco said, “Mommy, we do not go anywhere when we come home. You do not even let us go to the beach!” She was so frustrated with her mother that she wanted to throw a tantrum like Leon always did but since she had an image of a good girl she had to maintain that. “Mommy, I want to go ou
The car stopped all of a sudden before it could hit the girl or the cat. Leon heaved a sigh of relief as he saw that Coco was not hit by the car. With the car stopping, a possible tragedy was prevented. In that tense moment, it seemed like a close call with death, but fate was kind. A woman came out of the car as she realized that she narrowly avoided a disaster by pressing the brakes. She saw a familiar-looking cat and a young girl fall on the ground. She was so scared that she had hit the girl. Thankfully, she was able to press the brakes on time or else something unforgivable would have happened to her. “Are you alright?”She asked but the girl didn't respond to the question about her well-being.After some time, a boy rushed over and started assisting the girl to stand up. “Are you okay, Coco?" the boy inquired, but the frightened girl couldn't muster a response, likely due to the shock her brain had experienced. Coco tried to stand up but she was unable to due to the pain in her
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. Norma
“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
“Coco, did you reach?” Sabrina asked over the phone. She was thrilled that her daughter was on a date. She was so grateful to Sia for making it happen. Seriously, no one else would have the guts to pull what Sia did. Charlotte glanced at the café Sia had booked. It wasn’t just any café—it was Anne’s Café. Seriously, was Sia so unoriginal? Or was she planning something?“I did, Mom,” Charlotte replied. “He is here. I will call you later.”“Have fun, sweetie,” Sabrina said. “Your daddy and I are rooting for you.”Charlotte hung up and took a deep breath. She looked over at the table and saw the charming Andrew Jackson sitting there. His curly hair was his best feature, paired with a smile that could sell anything—even to the devil himself.She walked over, took a seat, and said, “Hello, Andrew. I’m Charlotte.”Andrew looked up and gasped. “Damn, it must have hurt when you fell from heaven.”Charlotte rolled her eyes. “Too cheeky and old, but I will take it. And not heaven—a demon brough