“You think you can fool my father?” He asked her, “He will kill you and the children if I just bought them there. You have to pretend that we were together. It was after my wife died.”What he was telling her was that she had to pretend that she had a relationship with him after his wife died. She and Nicholas lost touch after their one nightstand and when she discovered that she was pregnant, he was nowhere to be found. Then, she met a man and married him. He gave names to the children even though he knew they were not his children. The aim of this pretension was to convince his father that Roseanne was the mother of his children so they could get the protection of the Hart family. If his father found out that they were Nathaniel's children, things would get more messy. Moreover, it was the best way to prevent Anne's identity too. His father must not know that she was Anne Rose and she had children with Nathaniel. He said, “If you tell him that Coco and Leon are my children and he
Currently, Roseanne and Nicholas are alone together and the Hart family is dealing with the mess that they have created, especially Nikolai. Nikolai had to deal with the Taylor family whom he had badly offended by hurting Sabrina. Mr Taylor would have been fine if Nikolai had not given his daughter hope. Nicholas asked, “I want to ask you a question.”“What?” Roseanne inquired. Nikolas asked, “Where do you want to stay? Here or our old—”Roseanne quickly answered, “Not there. I will not go to that hell back.”Of course, he had anticipated her answer but hearing it from her mouth hurt him. She called the place where they spent the three years of their beautiful life a hell. To him, that place was the heaven of beautiful memories. Nicholas nodded his head slowly, “Alright.” “Can we not move to another place?” Roseanne asked him. She was not a fan of both the places that he offered. She would like it if they went to a new place where she didn't have to deal with familiar faces. Nich
“Why do you both look like little Soldiers?” Nichoysaid as soon as he put the ice cream box on the table, "We are not going to war.”He also believed that children should be oblivious to all the bad things happening around them and that they should focus on living their lives only. Coco and Leon flustered at his words. “Who wants ice cream?” Nicholas asked them. The kids hesitated as it was late at night. Usually, their mother did not allow them to have ice cream at night.He hit on their weakness by saying, “It's cookies and cream flavour.”By now he was an expert at knowing what they liked and disliked. Both of them were foodies. They loved food of all varieties. There were only a few items that they did not like to eat. They looked at their mom who nodded and both of them smiled widely at Nicholas. They all sat on the floor and began feeding each other ice cream and a few minutes later a servant arrived with two boxes of pizza. “Pizza?” Roseanne asked. Nicholas answered, “We
On the dinner tableNikolai’s face darkened as he was sitting at the breakfast table. He looked pissed and angry. He had gotten the report and the result said the same thing that Nicholas had told him. Of course, he did not like the fact that Nicholas was right. Looking at his son's perfect family on the table was boiling his blood. Nicholas and his family were having food on the table along with him and Ellora. The children were sweetly treating their parents with smiles and happiness while Nikolai’s children wouldn't even bother to talk to him in a polite way, much less than a loving manner. Ellora was spoiling her grandchildren and it spoiled his mood to no end. “Leon, sweetheart, I asked the kitchen to make all your favourite dishes. You must eat a lot.”To be honest, she doesn't care about family politics at all now. Last night, Nicholas came to him and explained the situation. She decided to stay out of politics and do what fits best for her. She decided to live her life peace
Roseanne recounted the events to him, “Each time Leon would finish one, he would take him for a live racing show. He was the first person to notice that Leon was an extraordinary genius but he insisted that we let him grow like a normal child in school. Of course, Leon gets bored with this but I think Nathaniel is right.”Nicholas agreed, “Being a genius is burdensome. Let Leon live like a normal child.”Roseanne suddenly said, “I wish I was a genius.”Nicholas said, “You were so smart in your studies.”Roseanne quickly retorted, “That's because I used to do a lot of hard work. Moreover, I was not beautiful while growing up. I had to make up with my mind since I had no beauty.”Yes, she was good at studies. That's because she would give ten hours a day to her studies. However, for Leon, it's not the case. He would just glance at a thing and it would be etched in his mind forever. Nicholas didn't agree with what she said, “That's ridiculous.”This woman had brain enough to scheme agai
“Ah!!” Sabrina's pained cry echoed through the room as the vase shattered against the table. Ever since she had witnessed Nicholas and Roseanne together, she struggled to prevent the burst of emotions fuming within her. Normally, she was calm and reasonable but this situation pushed her to the brink of insanity. For half a decade, Sabrina had silently held up a torch of hope and love for Nicholas. She was always desiring that he would one day return her affections. Yet, he remained loyal in his devotion to his late wife, gently refuting Sabrina's advances. Nevertheless, She was deeply hurt by the sudden emergence of Nicholas's feelings for Roseanne, along with the news of their children together, which felt like a sharp blow to her heart. She struggled to understand how Nicholas could transition so quickly, especially considering his previous assurances of him being unable to love anyone but his late wife. He lied to her. He made a fool out of her. However, she caused this to hersel
Sabrina looked at her stepmother and said, “But I love him.”Sabrina and her stepmother had a very unusual relationship. It didn't seem that she was closer to her stepmother but if the latter would tell her something, she would listen and try to act on it. Whereas Beatrice could not tolerate her stepmother and blamed her for her mother's death. It could be said that Sabrina and her stepmother had a very polite relationship while Beatrice and her stepmother had a very typical relationship. Mrs Taylor said to Sabrina after pondering for a moment, “Sometimes, those closest to us can cause us the greatest pain. If someone you deeply care about or love is causing you constant tears, is the relationship truly worthwhile? Wouldn't it be preferable to be with someone whom you may love slightly less, but he doesn't cause you sorrow and consistently strives to bring you happiness?”Mr Taylor stared at his wife for a moment and then sighed. His daughter would not be able to understand what his
Upon entering the room, Roseanne discovered a stunning black dress laid out on the bed alongside a note. She suspected Nicholas had left it there, as he had instructed her to prepare for the gala. Although she was not sure if she would be able to survive the gala, she knew that she had to go. This time, she had no choice. The dress exudes such elegance that it seems certain to steal the spotlight. Roseanne had a strong desire to make a dazzling entrance at the venue to captivate the attention of everyone present there, especially the killer who was there to hunt her. And she also wanted Nicholas to not be able to tear her eyes away from her. It was a daring task she had undertaken but she remained hopeful that she could execute it successfully.In previous times, Roseanne would attend events looked after by Ellora who kept a watchful eye on her every move even in Nicholas's presence. Initially, Roseanne assumed Ellora's attention arose from a fear of embarrassment believing that she
His voice dropped lower as he confessed, “Oh, Sia baby, I have dreamed of this every single day.” Leaning in, his lips found her neck, planting a trail of kisses that sent shivers cascading down her spine. Each kiss was deliberate, slow, and tantalizing as his lips explored the soft curves and bumps of her skin. He sucked and nipped gently, leaving her breathless and causing her to arch her back in excitement. His tongue darted out, tasting the warmth of her skin. The sensation was electric, making her clutch the bedsheet to steady herself. She was completely at his mercy, her body responding in ways she didn’t fully understand. Every touch was igniting a fire within her. He moved lower while his lips brushing the space between her breasts. Her hands instinctively found their way to his thick hair, tangling themselves in the silky strands as his touch consumed her entirely. He moved further down kissing his way down to her navel but stopped just right above her pussy area. H
When they reached their room after dinner, his gaze fell on her. She was sitting on the stool in front of the mirror while trying to remove her earrings, but she was struggling. He walked closer to her and whispered, “May I?” She silently gave him permission. He gently swept her hair to one side and carefully removed her earrings. As he worked, his hands lingered on her shoulders and their eyes met in the mirror. A soft blush painted her cheeks. Her eyes, though tired, but sparkled with life. He softly made her stand while turning her to face him. Dipping his head, he kissed her lips tenderly. After a moment, he murmured, “In five years, I see myself kissing your soft lips every day.” He whispered against her lips, “You are so beautiful, Sia baby.” Then, he claimed her lips in another kiss which deeper and more consuming. As he kissed her, her entire body trembled with need for him. She wasn’t embarrassed by the way her body craved his touch, how every fiber of her being begged
The lovebirds were truly basking in each other’s company. Leon had planned a perfect evening, starting with a romantic sunset walk along the beach as their feet were sinking into the soft sand as the waves kissed the shore. Later, they moved to a cozy candlelit dinner he had arranged just for her. The gentle glow of the candles was reflecting in her eyes as he sat in front of her. “Leon,” Sia’s soft voice broke the serenity as she called his name. “Yes?” he responded, his gaze meeting hers with warmth. “Let’s play a game,” she suggested, her lips curving into a playful smile. “Okay, which game are we playing?” Leon asked, tilting his head with interest. “Let’s play twenty questions,” Sia proposed. Leon chuckled. “Quite cliché, but fine,” he agreed. Since the moment felt too magical to let slip into silence, the game seemed like a fun way to keep the mood alive. She pouted in mock offense but pressed on, “Are you a sunrise or sunset person?” “Definitely a sunrise person
“Sia?”“Hmm,” he murmured in reply, feeling his finger trailing along her shoulder. The rays of the sun bathed her body as they lay near the sea. They were on one of the private beaches in the Philippines, one of the most breathtaking places she had ever seen. For the past three days, they had been travelling. The first two days were filled with adventure, but today was a much-needed lazy day for both of them.“I think you need sunscreen,” Leon said, his voice low and teasing. “Hmm,” she replied, her eyes still closed. She felt him scooping sunscreen into his hands, the cool sensation was contrasting with the heat of his palms as he began smoothing it over her body. His touch lingered as he worked the lotion into her neck while gliding down her back, tracing every curve and dip with deliberate care. Then his hands moved lower, over her hips and along her legs. Just as she thought he was done, his hands reversed course and they have begun gliding upward with an unhurried sensuality. S
After a few days of silence, Charlotte was nowhere to be seen. Leon had been patient, giving her the space he thought she needed to handle whatever was going on in her life. But as weeks turned into a month with no sign of her, he had had enough. He grabbed his phone and called her. She picked up just as it was about to go to voicemail. Her tired face appeared on the screen. “What’s up, little brother?” she asked, her tone lacking its usual energy. “Charlotte Hart, where the hell are you?” Leon snapped. “Somewhere on Earth. Why? What happened?” she replied nonchalantly, though her eyes betrayed exhaustion. Leon’s frown deepened. “Do you know how frustrating you are? You told everyone you were painting, but this doesn’t look like your apartment, and you look like crap.” He paused, taking a closer look. Her hair was longer, browner, and wavy which was completely different from her usual style. His brows furrowed as something else caught his attention. “Wait a minute… are you
Sia smiled widely at Abella and gave her an encouraging pat on the back. “I like it, girl,” she said with genuine warmth. Abella lowered her head, her voice tinged with embarrassment. “I’m sorry. I just… I made the plan, but they ditched me because Cade was interested in me. And, well, Leslie has a crush on him too. You know… the usual college drama.” Sia tilted her head sympathetically but kept her tone light. “I’m glad you ended up spending the evening with me instead. Those people made you cry, and they don’t deserve your energy. You should let them know you don’t care about what they think. You have got people who care about you, and tonight, we are going to have a lot of fun! You are in college, and there is no curfew.” Abella muttered with a small pout, “I still can’t drink until I’m 21.” Sia laughed. “I will show you how to have fun without needing a drop of alcohol. Trust me, tonight is going to be unforgettable.” And it was. The two spent the evening laughing, tal
Sia had just wrapped up her work at the office when her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she raised a brow in surprise. Softening her tone, she answered, “Hello?” “Hi, Sia,” came Abella’s slightly nervous voice. “Are you busy?” Sia glanced at the clock, noting the upcoming meetings on her schedule. But she brushed them aside and replied warmly, “Not at all. Just finished my work.” “Cool!” Abella sounded a little more at ease. After a brief pause, she asked hesitantly, “Would you like to go shopping with me?” Sia blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Abella was usually reserved and rarely expressed her wishes so openly. The invitation felt like a rare and meaningful step. “Of course,” Sia said, her voice full of encouragement. “When do you want to go?” “Now?” Abella suggested tentatively. “Perfect,” Sia agreed. “Where are you? I will come pick you up.” “I’m at my dorm. Can you come here?” “Absolutely,” Sia assured her. With that, they ended the call. Sia turned to
After spending the entire night with Sia, Leon decided it was time to visit his parents, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks. When he arrived, the house was lively as usual. Along with Nicholas and Anne, Rhys, Callum, Abella, and his grandparents, Ellora and Nikolai, were all gathered around the table. It was a joyous occasion for the family to be under the same roof. “Dad, can you take over for a month?” Leon asked, leaning against the doorframe. Well, if he had to be gone for over a month, he needed capable hands to look after his work. Who did he trust more than Nicholas Hart himself? Nicholas raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. “Do I look stupid to you?” Why on earth would he want to return to that cold office building? He recalled the time when the kids were young and he would find all the opportunity to not go to work. He had waited a lot for his retirement. There was no way, he was going back to work! “It’s just a month,” Leon persisted, his tone almost pleading. Nich
“Leon?” Sia’s voice trembled with surprise and excitement as she spotted him standing at the door of her study. Without hesitation, she ran to him while wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. “You heartless man! You went on a business trip for a whole week! Did you even miss me?” “I’m sorry, Sia baby. I’m a bad man,” he murmured, pulling her closer and kissing her cheek. “I’m sorry. Next time, I’ will take you with me.” She pouted, muttering, “What would I even do there?” He smiled, his voice soft and affectionate. “Stay with me all day. Who cares what place or task it is, as long as we are together.” Her lips curled into a contented smile and she nodded, looking every bit like a satisfied child who had just been given her favorite treat. “I love you, Leon,” she whispered. The words were rare and reserved for moments that carried her true and raw emotions. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. “I love you more, Sia baby.” Without another word, Leon scooped her i