Emily POVRelieved. That's how I felt after I poured out everything I had kept inside me to Tyler. Maybe it was a way my subconscious found to communicate with his, to get him out of this life. It was a disguised threat.Actually, I still wanted to see him suffer, but I know very well what it's like to be a victim and what it's like to victimize oneself all the time. I've been playing the victim for too long, now I'm tired. If I can make Tyler suffer, I will do it, despite loving him deeply.I want him to learn, learn that no matter how capable I am of forgiving, I won't tolerate being made a fool of. I want to make him learn what it's like to close his eyes and imagine a bunch of things. What could have happened if I hadn't intervened? That's what stops me from forgiving him. If I hadn't interrupted them, would he have had an affair with her? Deceived me?I believe he loves me, I know he loves me. But he's a man. My mother always said that men need to be tamed. It's time for Tyler to
Tyler POVI was about to leave the transportation company when the secretary informed me that Jade wanted to come in. I allowed her entry. Soon she and Ethan walked through the door.It was late, and I intended to close the office early to try to meet with Emily. Most of the employees had already left, and there were only a few contracts scattered across the desk that I would need to review."I didn't know you were going to bring your pet dog," I provoked angrily, looking at that repulsive man in front of me."We didn't come here to fight, Tyler!" Ethan spoke up, leaning against the wall of my office.Looking at him made me irritated. How dare he come here? And how did my sister fall in love with a guy like him?"Did you come to beg for help, isn't that it?" I asked, sarcastically. I hoped he had finally given up."You're a joke, Mitchel," he scoffed with his hands in his pockets and a slight smile on his lips.Something was wrong; he seemed too confident for someone who would need to
Tyler's POV"I want my share of the transportation company, my share of the inheritance, and well, my partner has a power of attorney signed by me, representing me. So, can you tell me where our office is?" I laughed mockingly and swallowed hard. "It's funny you say that because I just closed a contract to sell that transportation company," I said, throwing my arms in the air. "He's trying to deceive you, love, don't fall for it," Ethan whispered to her. "It's not a lie, Ethan!" I responded angrily. "You couldn't sell something that isn't completely yours," he complained. "Oh, really? What are you going to do? Sue me?" I laughed again, trying to keep calm. "I want my share of the money," Emily finally spoke up. "No problem, little sister, tomorrow I'll have someone deliver the full amount you're entitled to in cash." "You've outdone yourself, Tyler!" Ethan said, looking around the room. "Is that your way of saying I've won, Ethan?" I raised my eyebrows sarcastically; I knew h
Tyler's POVI began to drive back home, and I remembered the day Emily and I got married. I think I already liked her; I just didn't realize it because on that day, I felt happy and fulfilled. At the time, I thought it was because I was starting my revenge plan well, but looking back today, I was happy because I was starting my life with the woman of my dreams.**Flashback**I sighed once more and squinted my eyes. When I opened them again, the music was already playing, and people seated in rows were turned backward, their hair blowing in their faces from the beach breeze. Emily was squeezing her father's arm more than usual, but only I noticed. I had spent too much time with her that I could already sense her nervousness.She approached nervously, but maintained an open smile and her shining eyes locked on me. Her dress wasn't too much or too little; it was simply perfect for her body. It had delicate rose details and a back neckline that left her almost bare. It was long like a tra
Emily's POV"What did you do?" I shouted nervously, unable to believe Luke could be so stupid."I brought Chris's girl here," he repeated, taking a few steps back."You know my daughter is here, don't you?""She's harmless, Emily! She just needs help; Ethan will want to kill her when he finds out she didn't complete the job... You know...""Yeah, I know, and I know it's not my problem," I said angrily."Just for tonight, until I find a safe place for her," Luke insisted with this absurd idea."Why do you care so much about her?" I asked, confused."I've been in her place before, and I just wished someone would help me. It's my duty to do this.""Does it have anything to do with her looking like a model?" I asked suspiciously. "Did you sleep with her?" I raised my eyebrows, suspicious.He chuckled. "Okay, Luke, she can stay," I said, and his eyes lit up. "But only for one night.""Got it, boss," he laughed, smiling."Tomorrow is Olivia's birthday, I want to do something nice for her. S
Emily's POVI opened the door and froze at that moment."Tyler?" My voice came out shaky, and I lost my strength upon seeing him again after some time apart."Okay, folks, I think Aunt Debora is preparing something really tasty in the kitchen, who wants to go see?" Luke says, drawing the children's attention, except Julie.Peter and David get up and follow Luke, but Olivia remained seated, staring at Tyler."Come on, Olivia!" David turns to her and says affectionately.She smiles openly but shakes her head negatively.After everyone left, it was just me, Tyler, and Olivia in the living room.I put the bags on the floor and sighed, running my hand through my hair."Okay, Tyler, what's going on here?" I ask."Emily, not in front of her, please," he says calmly."Oh, so you don't want her to know about the bad things you do, is that it?""I don't want her to suffer because of my choices, she doesn't deserve it.""With the life you've chosen to lead, she'll have to know someday," I say wi
Pov Emily"Aunt Débora, Uncle Luke told me he thinks you're hot," Olivia says, leaving everyone in the room embarrassed."I'm never asking you for advice again!" Luke scolds her, laughing."What have you been talking to my daughter about?" Tyler asks, trying to contain his laughter."Now that you guys have sorted things out, I'll grab my stuff and take Peter to meet his grandmother and live my life.""Oh, Uncle... are you leaving already? But today is my birthday!" Olivia said, looking sad."I need to sort out my life, kiddo. Your family is already complete, mine is still forming," Luke says, looking at Débora.Wow, I foresee a wedding? I never imagined that a one-night stand would be enough for Luke to consider building a family."I'll give you the honeymoon as a gift," Tyler says excitedly, and we laugh."I'm not one for marriage," Débora says, with a serious expression on her face."I also think it's unnecessary; marriage is just a title, a ceremony," Luke adds."DAD, CAN WE COME L
-----Pov Emily "Did they fall asleep?" Tyler asks as soon as I enter the room and sit beside him. "Yes, they were super tired," I say, sighing. "You seem tired too, don't you?" Actually, no, I want to stay awake a little longer. He nods and hugs me. "It's a miracle Olivia slept alone in a different house. She was sleeping with you, right?" "She was... but now she's sleeping with David," I chuckle at his puzzled expression. "Relax, Tyler, they're just kids!" "I know the minds of boys," he says. "Oh, really? Boys of 6 years old?""Yes, and soon he'll be ten, then fifteen, then eighteen, and so on..." "Thank God, right!" "Oh, dear, you don't understand," he says, still sulking until he stops and stares at me. "I'm glad you forgave me." "Yeah..." "Yeah, what?" he asks. "I forgave you, but there's something... a surprise for you." "What do you mean, Emily?" "She should be arriving soon..." He lets go of me and looks at me startled, the most confused expression I've ev
### Pov Olivia"Are you ready, my daughter?" my mother asked, gently tapping on the door.I finished putting on my hat and nodded. She took my hand and led me to the car, where my father was already waiting in the driver's seat. We arrived early at the cemetery, and for now, only Justin and Ingrid were there, both with expressions heavy with sorrow as they gazed at the coffin.We approached slowly, and they greeted us with somber looks."We're burying him in an hour... you didn't have to come so early," Uncle Justin said sternly, trying to hide the anger and pain in his voice."She wanted to come say goodbye," my mother replied, looking at me with an encouraging glance. She signaled for me to approach the coffin.With a heavy heart, I took a few steps toward David's coffin. Each step felt heavier than the last. Ingrid placed her hand on my shoulder and tried to muster a smile. "He would have liked to see you one last time. He loved you, Olivia," she said, her voice trembling but since
### POV Olivia"Antony..." I murmured nervously, looking at his body lying in front of me. Tears blurred my vision, but I couldn't waste any time."Come on, Olivia, we don't have much time. Forget about Antony, he's gone now. You need to live!" David said, gripping my arm tightly and dragging me towards the trees."How did you find me?" I asked in surprise, hearing footsteps of people running after us."I tracked your phone," he said seriously, looking for a place for us to hide."But it's turned off. They removed the SIM... and there's no internet signal here..." I grumbled, confused."I put a tracker on your phone," he replied."Oh my God, you creep, why did you do that?" I let go of his hand, stepping back in fear.David took a deep breath for a moment and looked at me seriously. "Olivia, I did it because I love you. I couldn't stand seeing you pining over Peter. That day, when I saw you kissing him at your father's house, since that day I felt hatred, resentment. I wanted to kill
### POV Tyler"Are you crazy? That man is a scumbag! How can you do business with him?" Emily nearly vomited with indignation when I told her who my new ally was."I know," I replied, trying to stay calm. "But if we want to get our daughter back, he's the only person who knows Ethan's location. Remember when I asked Antony to check all the warehouses in the city? We found out that guy was the only one Ethan was doing business with. The frequency and his employees were so discreet it was almost imperceptible." I shrugged and collapsed onto the bed, exhausted. "Any news from Josh and Justin?" I asked, noticing the worried look on Emily's face. She shook her head, confirming there wasn't."Anne can't stop crying. She's having to deal with everything alone. To make matters worse, Noah keeps saying Ethan is his father. She's devastated, and Ingrid can't stop looking for her kidnapped niece," she replied sadly, the pain evident in her voice."That's all the more reason I need to rip the hea
### POV Tyler"So, what do you intend to give me in exchange for this information?" the fat man with his cane asked suspiciously, his small, calculating eyes fixed on me."I'll release some of your men I've captured and stay away from your business for at least three months. You'll have carte blanche to do whatever you want during that time," I replied seriously, taking a sip of the whiskey on the table."Tyler... Tyler... who would have thought that after all this time, you'd come to me proposing a deal..." He laughed cynically, his eyes gleaming with malice. "What do you want with Ethan?" He raised an eyebrow, clearly suspicious."That's none of your business! It's personal... I want to know if you accept my deal," I responded curtly, shrugging, not caring about his suspicions."Tyler... Tyler... you’re as arrogant as ever!" He shook his head, thoughtful. "Do you think I'll let you come into my house and deceive me? Have you and that worthless Ethan made some kind of deal to take me
**POV Olivia**I woke up again feeling dizzy, with lapses of memory, alternating between waking and falling asleep without being able to keep my eyes open for long."Look, the little princess is awake!" Alana entered the room with a cynical look, while my hands and feet were tied to the chair, preventing me from escaping."This won't end like this. What have you done to me? Why do I feel so..." I couldn't finish the sentence. My lips were numb, and my mouth tingled."Sedated? Perhaps because you're under the effect of sedatives. We already know you're a match, but we had to run a lot of tests to check if your bone marrow is in good condition, considering the amount of alcohol you consume at your father's parties. We'll need at least two more days to detox you from all the medications. Don't worry, this is the last sedative!" She winked, applying that greenish liquid into my bloodstream again."My bone marrow? What do you want with it?" I asked, trying not to succumb to the anesthesia c
**POV Tyler**"Tyler... Tyler, wake up!" I heard a female voice beside me, shaking my body. The voice seemed distant, and I felt weak. After much insistence, I slowly opened my eyes. The brightness hurt my retinas. The room was all white, filled with equipment. I tried to move, but felt something attached to my arm. Then, a gentle touch on my face and a tight hug."Tyler... I thought you were dead. I'm so happy you're alive!"I opened my eyes and saw Emily in tears, her face red and swollen, looking like she had been crying for hours. I looked around and realized I was strapped to a hospital bed, with various machines monitoring my vital signs."What happened? How long have I been here?" I asked desperately. Emily stepped back, swallowing hard."Seven days. You've been in a coma for seven days. Josh and Justin still haven't woken up. The doctor said they're in critical condition, worse than you... we don't know when they'll wake up," Emily replied, lowering her head."No... that's imp
**POV Tyler**With my heart racing, I got into the car and started the engine. As I drove through the nearly deserted streets, a fierce determination took hold of me. No matter what it took, I would bring Sara back safely. Josh and Justin were my closest friends, and I knew I could count on them.When I arrived at the meeting point, I saw Josh and Justin already waiting. They looked at me seriously, ready for what was to come."We're going to get Sara and make sure she comes home safely," I said, looking at both of them."We're with you, Tyler," Josh replied firmly. Justin nodded, the same determination reflected in his eyes.We arrived near the warehouse, having meticulously planned every detail. There were a few men at the back of the building, and I had positioned some patrol cars at key points on the streets to prevent possible escapes. After rescuing Sara, the plan was to interrogate one of Ethan's men and find out what he was planning and why he was so fixated on Noah."Let's go
**POV Olivia**"It's better this way, honey. We need to trust your father. He wants the best for us," my mother said, smiling and stroking my hair as I lay on the bed, crying in anger.She wiped away one of the tears running down my face and suggested, "How about we watch a movie together? It's been a while since I arrived, but we haven't had time to do normal mother-daughter things. We've been apart for so long... I want to know more about you," she smiled, excited."Thank you, Mom... I would love that," I replied, a slight smile forming on my lips, and she nodded.As soon as she left the room, I sent a message to Peter, asking if he knew anything. I fiddled with my phone to pass the time while my mother made popcorn in the microwave. Finally, I received a message."Do you want to find that bitch Sarah? And your dear friend David, who betrayed you? Come to Xavier Marques Street, near the dark alley. I'll be there and take you to them..."There was no sender. It was another one of tho
**POV Tyler**"Okay... Does Emily have a twin sister that her father sold to a couple when she was born?" I asked again, shaking my head, unable to believe my own words."Yes, Alana Parker was a victim of human trafficking..." Olivia replied seriously, while Emily swallowed hard. "She helped me find my mom, but now it seems like she wants some kind of payment for her help..." Olivia finished her sentence."What does this crazy woman want? Money? Could she be working for Ethan?" I stood up from the table nervously, unable to stay still."I don't know... I didn't go with her... but she really wanted me to," Olivia muttered, hugging Emily, who didn't want to let go of her."Alana is dangerous. I always suspected her and doubted she was on our side. I don't know what she wants, but we have to protect our daughter, Tyler!" Emily said nervously.The anguish in Emily's eyes was evident. She clearly didn't want to lose Olivia after already losing so many years of raising her."Emily, we will