As Leon entered, his eyes immediately fell on his sister, Abella was lying peacefully in her hospital bed. She was still but as if she could feel his presence, her eyes fluttered open. She looked straight at him, her innocent blue eyes locking onto his.In that moment, Leon could see it clearly, how much he meant to her. Those innocent blue eyes which were full of trust and hope, looked at him like he was her entire world.Truly, he felt like a jerk for not being there for her when she needed him. He never had time for her. Now, he wished he had spared time for this precious little child who loved him more than anything. Leon smiled gently as he pulled out a small chocolate and a delicate rose from his pocket, holding them out toward Abella."Is this for me?" she asked, her voice soft and her eyes widened just a little.He ruffled her hair with a tender touch. "Who else? Is there any other pretty girl in the whole world?"Despite the small smile on her lips, it didn’t quite reach her
Abella added, “It is my fault. This happened to me because I went out. I gave him the opportunity. I…”“Hush,” He said. “None of this is your fault. You did not gave him permission to touch you. He has committed a sin. He will be punished for it. No one gets to harm my sister.” “Leon, everyone will hate me,” Abella cried. “Coco’s marriage will be ruined…”Leon pulled her into another hug as her breathing became erratic and her body began shaking with anxiety. "Breathe, Belly. I’m here," he whispered, holding her tightly. But as her panic spiralled out of control, he quickly called for the doctor who arrived and gave a sedative.Slowly, Abella’s sobs quieted and her body relaxed into the bed. As she drifted into sleep, Leon sat beside her. He was going to find that bastard, cut him into pieces and throw him in the ocean where his family would not be able to find him! He did not know why Abella felt that nobody would believe her. As much as he knew his family, his father would be the
When she arrived at the Smith family home, her heart raced a bit as she spotted her fiancé, Archie, the man she hadn't seen in a month. But she didn’t look at him as her focus was elsewhere."Charlotte, when did you return from Paris?" Archie asked gently. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were also present but their expressions were both curiosity and annoyance. Curiosity as to why she was here and annoyance as to why she was followed by an army of guards who looked nothing less than highly skilled soldiers. Charlotte cut to the chase. "Where is Christian?"Mrs Smith raised an eyebrow, her tone sharp. "Why are you looking for him? Shouldn't you care about your fiancé? You are always travelling around the world and you don’t even work. You are not taking care of my son."Mrs Smith had always dismissed Charlotte’s artistic works as nothing more than a hobby. She did not believe that it was a career. She had always disliked Charlotte for her son but she never complained openly because she was from
Late at night, Leon and Charlotte sat on the lawn, holding beers in their hands. The air was cooland the stars twinkled above them. They felt a sense of relief after Abella’s situation had improved. The teenage bullies and Christian had been confronted and they confessed to their actions before Abella. Anne and Nicholas had a long talk with Abella, reassuring her that they would always trust her and that she was their priority. Even now they were with her. Thankfully, she was better after Christain confessed everything and now she was at home, recovering. “Where have you been all these days?” Charlotte asked, breaking the silence. “You texted me that you wouldn’t be available for a while. Just where were you?”“It’s a long story for another time,” Leon murmured, avoiding her gaze.Charlotte nodded but then dropped a surprising truth. “I broke up with Archie.”Leon turned to her, his expression shifting to concern. “Why? When did this happen?”“A few months ago,” she replied, her voi
Sia sat in her house in New York, her eyes fixed on her guards, the ones who had let her get kidnapped. They worked for one of the highest-paid security companies, yet they had failed her when it mattered most. She did not like mistakes and worse, she did not like those who makes mistakes. “We are sorry, Miss Swift,” the head security chief said, his voice was filled with regret. Too bad that Alessia Swift did not accept regrets and apologies. “You are all fired,” she replied coldly.“Tell your boss I’ll see him in court,” Sia added, her tone sharp.She glanced at Kate, who wore both relief and apprehension. Half of her was glad to see her boss alive and back, while the other half dreaded the repercussions that would follow.“I want you to hire White Dove Securities,” Sia instructed.“Yes, boss,” Kate replied, though her brow furrowed in confusion. “But, boss, White Dove Securities is owned by the Hart Group. Didn’t we always try to avoid any links with them?”Sia turned to her and s
"Boss, there’s an intrusion outside!" Kate said breathlessly as she rushed into Sia’s study.Sia who was working from home for the day, immediately stopped what she was doing. Without a word, she headed outside. Just as she stepped out, a woman around her age came running toward her and hugged her tightly."My cupcake!""My delicious cookies!" "My baby!""My best friend!"Sia sighed and muttered, "Seriously?"Charlotte burst into laughter and hugged her even tighter. "Oh, Sia, I missed you terribly.""You look like hell," Sia said, taking a good look at her messy friend.In a quieter voice, Charlotte confessed, "I broke up with Archie.""You broke up with him a month ago," Sia said, unimpressed.“We finally told our families,” Charlotte explained, sounding more serious now.Sia raised an eyebrow. "How did they take it?"Charlotte sighed deeply. "Given everything that has been going on lately, they were relieved. They were actually happy I broke up with him.""Is everything okay at ho
Charlotte shook her head and said, "Enough of this sadness. I'm tired of it being everywhere."She glanced at Kate who was quietly wiping away her tears and added with a playful tone, "Sia, you are officially banned from talking about the past. Every time you do, poor Kate ends up in tears."Kate who was still dabbing at her eyes replied, "They treated my boss so horribly, Miss Charlotte. I have seen everything she went through. I'm just thankful she took me with her when she finally left that awful family."Kate had been Sia’s assistant since her time working with the Kennedy family. Her loyalty ran deep and her anger at how Sia had been treated was still fresh in her mind and heart. "One day, I swear, I will see that family pay," Kate said with a tone full of determination.Charlotte raised an eyebrow and smiled darkly. "Well, we would all love that. If Sia gives the word, I would take them out myself."Sia chuckled. "Patience. I prefer my revenge served cold."The three women spent
An entire week had passed, and Sia hadn’t heard a word from Leon. Frustrated and tired of waiting for him, she made up her mind to block him out of her thoughts completely. She threw herself into her work while focusing on the final stages of moving into her new office. Life returned to the same predictabl and, monotonous routine like it had before Leon stirred everything up in her life. She convinced herself that this was for the best. It was for the best that Leon left her life without troubling her more. Meanwhile, Leon spent the week reconnecting with his family. Guilt burdened on him for not being as present with them for a long time. He knew that it was wrong of him to ignore them. They had done nothing to deserve it. With his siblings home, his paternal grandparents also came for a visit which filled the house with both chaos and warmth and he decided to take a break from both work and his personal life to be with his family after a long time.“This little jungle will drive
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