SASHA’S POVThe last few days have been the best in my life. I was so happy I partied everyday. Adeline was sinking and no one could save her. The whole world was against her now. Every comment I saw online was a hate comment attacking her. She had even deactivated her social media pages. Her company stocks were falling, and brands were canceling her. My father’s company, on the other hand, was doing well. People already seemed to forget about my failed engagement.I was lying on my bed, scrolling through my phone and smiling at the latest news about Adeline. The doorbell rang, but I ignored it. My phone rang next. It was Jessie so I picked up."Hey, Sasha! Are you ready for clubbing tonight?" She asked, her voice excited.I sat up, grinning. "I’m always ready for a night out. What’s the plan?""You won’t believe this! The biggest men in Manhattan are coming to the club tonight. It’s going to be amazing!" She said.My heart skipped a beat. This was exactly what I needed. "I’ll be

***ADELINE’S POV*** I stared at a very agitated Sasha who stood in my office, her eyes narrowed with anger. She had burst in without knocking. I remained calm, sitting at my desk, my hands folded in front of me. "What do you mean by that?" Sasha asked, eyeing me suspiciously. "You really got involved with Tristan, you fool," I said, my voice steady. “What about him?” She asked, her face twisted with anger. "Well, I have nothing to tell you," I snapped. "You said leave my office." But Sasha didn't move. Instead, she stepped closer, her eyes burning with curiosity and rage. "Tell me about Tristan," she demanded. "What happened between you two?" I shook my head. "I have nothing to say to you, Sasha. Now, leave my office." Sasha's anger only grew. "You think you're so high and mighty, Adeline. But I'll make sure when I'm done with you, you won't live to tell the story." I met her gaze without flinching. "Do your worst, Sasha. Nothing will happen. You're just curious about Tristan,

ADELINE’S POV***"Sasha, please get back inside," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "It's not safe."She didn’t seem to hear me. Instead, she leaned out further, her head and shoulders now outside the window."Sasha!" I cried out, panic rising in my chest. "Please, come back in! You're going to fall!"She laughed again, completely ignoring my pleas. "Relax, Adeline. I’m just having a little fun."My hands were shaking as I took a step towards her. "Sasha, please. This isn’t funny. You could get hurt."But she continued to lean out further, her whole upper body now outside the window. My heart pounded in my chest, and I felt tears prickling at the corners of my eyes."Sasha, stop it! Please!" I begged, my voice cracking."I’m scared for you. Please, come back inside."Still, she didn’t listen. She was almost completely outside the window now, and I felt a wave of terror wash over me.I rushed towards her, my hands reaching out to grab her and pull her back in. "Sasha, no!"Just as my fing

***SASHA ‘S POV***I went to the police station and gave my statement. It took hours as I tried to recount everything and make it so dramatic. I felt relieved when it was finally over.The police were nice. They believed me. They said they would take care of everything and Adeline was already in custody. When I left, I felt a bit lighter and smiled brightly since her life would be ruined and she’d get out of my business forever.When I got home, Xander's mom, Mrs. Devon, rushed to me. She hugged me tight and led me slowly to sit on the couch."Sasha, what happened to you?" she asked, her voice full of concern.I sniffed, tears welling up in my eyes. "It was horrible," I began, my voice shaking. "Adeline... Adeline tried to kill me."Mrs. Devon's eyes widened in shock. She hugged me tighter. "Oh, Sasha, I'm so sorry. Tell me everything. I saw the news. I couldn’t even believe she’d go this far to hurt you."I took a deep breath. "It happened in my office. Adeline came in. She looked so

ADELINE’S POV***For three days, I had been under house arrest. No visitors, no calls. I didn't want anyone around me. I was tired and scared.My once beautiful mansion felt like a cage. The curtains were drawn, blocking out the sunlight. I felt trapped in my own home, the walls closing in on me. The silence was heavy, suffocating.The only person I allowed to see me was Clarissa. But even she was becoming too much."Adeline," Clarissa sobbed for what felt like the hundredth time. "I don't know how this happened. How did it come to this?"I sighed, pressing my fingers to my temples. Her crying was getting on my nerves. I loved Clarissa, but I couldn't take much more of this."Clarissa, please," I said, my voice sharp. "Stop crying. I can't think with you crying all the time."She looked at me with red, swollen eyes. "I'm sorry, Adeline. I just can't believe this is happening.""Neither can I," I replied, my voice softer now. "But we need to stay strong. Crying won't solve anything."S