Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Sienna's Pov

“Daphne, can you pack up those toys? The floor’s a mess,” I called out, watching her from across the room.

Daphne glanced up at me, then down at the scattered toys around her. “Okay, Mama!” she chirped, hopping off the couch to start gathering her things.

As I watched her, I couldn’t help but feel a strange satisfaction bubbling up inside me. Everything was falling into place, at least for now. I’d started assigning companies to work with Lucas’s business, building him up, letting him taste success again.

But it was only temporary. He didn’t know what was coming. Soon enough, I’d take it all away, just like he took everything from me.

*Let him enjoy it while it lasts,* I thought. He had no idea what was waiting for him on the other side.

The thought made me smile, but it was a cold, calculated smile. I wanted Lucas to feel the way I did, miserable, trapped, and helpless. He thought he could escape me, but I was always a step ahead. He’d regret making me love