The faint hum of the laptop filled the room as I sat hunched over the kitchen table, my eyes fixed on the screen. Papers and documents were spread out before me, a labyrinth of legal jargon and property disputes that had become my daily companions. The case with Scarlett and Stella was a nerve-racki
“How much did you hear?" Timothy asked suddenly, his eyes locking with mine. I exchanged a wary look with Aria, who seemed equally uncomfortable with the situation. "Enough," I said. Aria nodded in agreement, folding her arms securely in front of her. Still bitter about the fact that Timothy h
The holiday season had descended upon the city like a blanket of snow, and with it came a flurry of festive celebrations and gatherings. Rain turned to a harsh sleet, then into plush, dreamy snow. The air was crisp and tinged with the scent of pine, and the city was adorned with twinkling lights a
My voice trembled as I struggled to form the words. "Lucas, who’s that guy?” Lucas frowned, a troubled expression darkening his features. "Ugh, that’s Kamran Hayes. I didn't know he'd be here, Evie." My heart skipped a beat. “Kamran H-Hayes?” I stuttered. “Yeah!” Lucas rolled his eyes. “Timoth
The brisk winter air stung my cheeks as I arrived at cafe. Determination coursed through my veins like a steady heartbeat. I needed answers, and I knew Scarlett was the one who could provide them. Scarlett and I had arranged to meet in a quiet, out-of-the-way cafe where we could talk privately. As
TIMOTHY POV Timothy had grown weary of the constant summons to dinners with Stella. It seemed that she had made it her mission to integrate herself into his life, and it was a mission he had no choice but to begrudgingly accept. So, when yet another dinner invitation arrived, he couldn't summon th
The tension in the room was palpable, and a heavy silence settled over the dining table. Timothy's outburst had disrupted the carefully orchestrated harmony of the evening, and he could feel the disapproving gazes of his family members. Stella, suddenly so diplomatic, tried to diffuse the situatio
As I stood on the outskirts of the jubilant gathering, my eyes were fixed on the spectacle unfolding before me. Timothy's family celebrated his engagement with all the pomp and extravagance befitting a grand occasion, while I stood there in silent awe, a bewildered observer of a world I did not belo