Ashton…When Uncle Thomas told me what they found in Rosa’s flat, my blood ran cold. Someone was monitoring her every move, knowing everything Rosa had done while she lived there. Uncle Thomas will keep me up to date with the investigation. They need to track the buyer, and that will take some time.
Ashton…I was so tired by the time I went to bed. After our talk with my father this afternoon, I ordered Rosa to get some rest. She needed it because I could tell she was about to pass out at any second. Once she went to bed, I went down to my grandfather’s office along with my father and nonno. I
Ashton…I was getting nervous the closer it got to six. My parents informed me this afternoon that Rosa’s parents agreed to come with them. I was a wrecking nerve while Rosa was happy. She missed her parents and couldn't wait to see them again. I can't blame her; it's been almost a year since she la
Ashton…The next morning...Mattia and I went outside to sit in the garden. He wanted to get to know me a little better since the others were still sleeping. I decided to let Rosa sleep in since we went to bed late last night. And when I walked into the kitchen, Mattia was already there, making him
Thomas…I was reading the file my men brought me and I was shocked as I stared at the evidence in my hand. I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Or maybe I am just shocked to believe that they would do something like this. My mind traveled to Adrian and his son.The same question popped up in my mi
Rosa…It’s been four days since my parents arrived and things couldn't have gone better. My parents and siblings love Ashton and his family. My father was mad when he learned about Armando and what he and Serenity had done. Luckily, Ashton had reassured him that he was working on the case with the h
Ashton…We did groceries in silence. I still couldn't wrap my mind around the fact that those two are involved in everything that is happening. The only thing that keeps me from killing all of them is Rosa. I want to propose to her but I don't know if the timing is perfect. On the other hand, it's t
Ashton…Rosa and I sat on the couch waiting for her parents and my grandparents to arrive. I felt nervous because all of this was our fault and I wouldn't blame her parents if they didn't want her to be with me.Once everyone was seated, I took Rosa’s hand and looked at her with a small smile. “Uncl
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