Waiting for the trial felt like an eternity, yet two months flew by in the blink of an eye.When I saw Nicholas again, it was on the shaded path outside the courthouse. As Douglas opened the car door for me, I noticed him standing under a large tree, quietly gazing at me.He felt inexplicably nervou
I quickened my pace, disappearing from Nicholas's sight. When I looked back, he was already out of view.My heart raced unnaturally fast as if each step I took pulled me further away from my past. I stopped and leaned against the wall, panting slightly. All my attention was drawn to the corner wher
After months apart, Pete, who was in front of me, was no longer the fearless boy who rushed headlong into battle. His once-bright face now bore traces of maturity.He had faced considerable struggles recently, dealing with both internal and external pressures. He and Annie were preparing for divorce
Three years later, on a stormy night, the Coral Villa was shrouded in darkness, with only a faint light illuminating the living room.Nicholas sat in a recliner by the window. He narrowed his eyes as he scrolled through today's trending videos on his phone.In the first year, Pete had set a trap tha
Claudia stepped barefoot on the floor, her footsteps quick and sticky. When she saw Nicholas's back, she couldn't help but call out, "Nick!"Nick, you're finally willing to see me.""Stop."Nicholas looked at Claudia, who was nearly naked. His gaze was as cold as ice. "Wipe yourself clean," he said
At the celebration banquet, Pete made a grand announcement that he had officially hired me as a special legal consultant for his company.Someone chimed in with flattery, "Ms. Jones is truly remarkable. Ever since your success a year ago, I bet many have tried to hire you!""Of course! The title of
Pete wanted to continue comforting me, but I stopped him. "Pete, I'm going back home."He stood frozen in shock, his expression frozen. It took him a moment to process before he forced a smile. "Ari, you said you never wanted to go back."Three years ago, he had flown back to bring me home. At the a
I saw Nicholas again at the welcome banquet Douglas had arranged for me.I, who had hurriedly left the country as Mrs. Hawk, was now back. Despite having once been ruthlessly criticized because of him, I had become the center of attention, the person everyone wanted to please.In the early days afte