Willow… I neatly put my clothes in the closet and then took a bath. I felt a bit sweaty and didn’t want to start my first day feeling dirty. I called Kylie to tell her that I had arrived safely, and she wanted to know if they were treating me well. I wanted to laugh because I only just arrived so I
“I am sorry, Adrian. They asked me if we could bake some cake for the new nanny and I told them to stay put while I got some of the other ingredients from the pantry, and before I knew it, I was locked inside,” the older woman explained, looking at Adrian. “It’s alright, Maureen. I have a suspect w
Adrian… I rubbed my temple with the tips of my fingers and tried not to groan aloud at the pain throbbing through my head. I have been at my desk for a few hours now. My eyes flicked at the gold watch on my wrist. Three hours, to be exact. Yet even as I sat facing the man who held my annual profit,
Pushing back from my desk, I spun my chair around to face the window, which offered me a beautiful view of New York. City lights shone in every direction, creating beauty in the dark night. This was one of my favorite things in New York. Getting up from my seat, I slipped my hands in my pocket and
Adrian… “We are here, sir,” A voice cut through my pleasant dreams, dragging me awake. Peeling open my eyes, I turned my head just as Sam pulled open the car door and the rush of cool night air rushed in to greet me. With a shake of my head and a scratch at the shadow now lining my jaw, I stepped
I shook my head and pulled away from the doorway, walking further inside the living room. I picked the remote up and turned off the television. I looked at my children and envied Willow for being able to do this with them. I can’t remember the last time we had a movie night, just the three of us. I
Willow… I groaned as I felt the sun shining on me. I open my eyes and let out another groan. Can’t I sleep for a few more minutes? Pulling the duvet over my head. I didn’t feel like standing up. I wanted to sleep the day away but sleep seemed to evade me. I hate it when this happens. The week had b
I went down the stairs and saw Adrian already waiting for me. “My driver, Sam, will take you wherever you need to be,” Adrian stated as soon as he saw me. “That won’t be necessary; I can drive myself.” Adrian had a frown on his face after I said, “You have a car? I thought you came here with a tax
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As