"What the fuck are these doing with you?"Kylian's right hand shot into the air, holding a brown envelope with a fierce grip. Emma could see his reflection in the mirror and recognize the same envelope she had seen before. The glare on his face made her heart race.She stopped applying the foundation to her face and turned to face Kylian, putting on an innocent expression as if she had no idea what the envelope contained."What are you talking about, hun?" Her voice came tenderly, and she wore a confused expression on her face.Kylian wasn't falling for her gimmicks. "Don't give me that, Emma. I found these in your car; you are the only one who drives that car."Emma bit her lips. She had been reckless to have left the photographs in the car, and with them in Kylian's hand, she had to devise a way to escape being incriminated.She moved her eyes to the envelope, trying to remain calm. "What's in there? I've never seen it before."Kylian snickered in disbelief. He unloaded the contents
The sleek BMW 5 Series came to a halt by the side of the road flanked by trees providing a natural canopy above it. The engine let out a deep sigh as it switched off, its noise slowly dissipating into the serene surroundings. Chloe's curiosity got the better part of her as she glanced out the window, trying to understand why the car was halting in the heart of a residential neighborhood. She had visited Max's place just once before, yet the vista that greeted her was strikingly dissimilar from the one she had observed a few weeks earlier when she stormed out of Max's house. Chloe had been engrossed in her work when Ollie caught her off guard with news that Max had arrived to see her. "I have a surprise for you. I want to take you somewhere," Max disclosed, providing no further details about the undisclosed location they were heading to. Chloe turned her attention back to Max and caught him observing her with an amused expression. His intense gaze was enough to distract her from th
As Chloe and Max made their way through the room, they couldn't help but attract attention. Chloe's evening gown shimmered under the bright lights, and her glowing skin only added to her radiance. The dress hugged her curves in all the right places, leaving little to the imagination. Her ample bosom was perfectly rounded and held in place by the gown, with a tantalizing peek of her cleavage kissing against the v-neck. All eyes were on her; she was the epitome of sultry elegance. Kylian's gaze was fixated on Chloe the moment he saw her, captivated by her beauty. His eyes followed her every move with an intensity that bordered on obsession. He couldn't seem to take his eyes off her. But when he caught sight of her partner, Max, his curiosity only intensified. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. A question lingered in his mind, gnawing at him with an unrelenting fervor: what was Chloe doing with Max? He wondered to himself, his mind racing with questions and insecurities. Th
Chloe skimmed through the designs for the third time that morning. She was grinning with fulfillment.The samples were not the only reason for her smile. Earlier that day, Max had arranged a press conference to officially announce their relationship, following the photos of their date that had circulated online. He kept his promise to show her off to the world, which filled Chloe with a sense of pride and contentment.Chloe lifted her gaze to Ollie. "I have a feeling they will absolutely love it."Ollie shared the same confidence. They had worked so hard to reproduce the designs while working on a new line."We've done so well," Chloe said, standing up. "If we get through this successfully, you all will be getting a treat from me."Ollie grinned. "We'll be waiting for that treat." She moved her eyes to the drafts on the table. "It's about time I submitted this."Chloe was growing more excited with each passing day. The fashion display event was in a couple of weeks—a fortnight away—an
The news was hard to process, and the more she thought about it, the more the mixed feelings of rage and shock grew.What had Ollie just told her?Ollie was still fidgety from the news. It took a significant amount of strength for Chloe to ignore her feelings and try to soothe Ollie."I worked so hard for those designs," Ollie cried. "They were my first work, and I really wanted my parents to be proud of me."Chloe took her hand. "Ollie…Ollie. Look at me." She looked into the teenager's dancing eyes. "This isn't the end, okay?"There was nothing she could do. Emma had won this. And it felt like another stab in a fresh wound. Never had she imagined that Emma would be capable of doing the things she did. First, she took her man. Then she took her designs.She returned her focus to Ollie, who was sitting quietly. "Look. You've got numerous ideas that the world is waiting to see, alright? You can't let this beat you up."Ollie nodded, but Chloe wasn't convinced that she was okay.She held
Max recalled when Chloe had confided in him about her missing designs and how she had suspected they were left at Kylian's house. He also knew how much the upcoming fashion display meant to her; she had been talking about it nonstop. He felt her pain and knew how heartbroken and devastated she must be feeling right now.Max held her tight as she cried, enveloping her in his strong arms. He didn't need words to convey his support and love for her. He just held her, feeling her tears on his shoulder and hoping that his presence was enough to ease her pain."I've always loved Emma," Chloe said between sobs. "We used to be inseparable. I don't know what happened or why she hates me so much."Max ran his fingers through her hair in a gentle manner. "Have you thought about taking legal action? What Emma did is a form of theft, and you have a case against her," he suggested.Chloe sat up, her face still damp with tears. "I don't have any legal claims on those designs, Max. We were going to f
The black-and-white photo waiting on Gray's desk caught his attention as soon as he walked into his office. He quickly poured himself a cup of coffee and sat down, picking up the photo. The image was much clearer in black and white, and the enlarged copy revealed what appeared to be a name.If he could make out the name...He hurled the enlarged copy and focused on the background, certain he was bound to get something useful from it. He stared at the wall, making out a hotel room.He moved in for a closer look, squinting his eyes as he studied the photo. There was something queasy about it. The longer he stared, the more he noticed.The photo wasn't real!A satisfactory smile settled on his face. He had solved the puzzle and couldn't wait to tell Chloe that her ex had fabricated a photo so he could divorce her. He reached for his phone, dialing her number.***Chloe was finding it difficult to speak. She could already feel how heartbroken they would be after they heard the announcemen
Kylian's eyes scrutinized the ID cards intently as if the badges alone were insufficient evidence that the individuals before him were indeed members of the police force."What's this about?"Kylian had always been careful to avoid getting into any trouble with the law. He had always been a law-abiding citizen and had never gotten into trouble with the law. He didn't deal with drugs nor use them; neither was he into politics. He couldn't afford to have a criminal record, especially with his successful career at stake.He had worked hard to build his career, and the last thing he needed was to have his reputation tarnished by a visit to the police station. The thought of it made his stomach churn, and he couldn't help but wonder what had gone wrong."Chloe Burton filed a charge against you, and we have a warrant for your arrest, sir."The police officers tried as much as possible to be gentle with him. He was Kylian Kincaid, a wealthy billionaire and the son of one of the most influent