Chapter 25 Chapter 16: Hidden Feelings and Gentle Surprises–2 “Sleep early. Good night.” Without waiting for my reply, he turned and ascended the stairs in haste. I didn’t notice his subtle turmoil. I lowered my head, sipping the tea slowly, my heart oddly warm and tranquil. The next morning, before
Chapter 24 Chapter 16: Hidden Feelings and Gentle Surprises – 1 Chapter 16: Hidden Feelings and Gentle Surprises (Olivia’s POV) Perhaps Connor noticed my uneasiness with him in the hotel suite. He gestured toward the stairs with a slight nod. “Check if you’re missing anything and let me know. I’ll
Chapter 23 Chapter 15: Breaking the Bond–2 I stared darkly at my phone screen, now glaring with a red exclamation mark: “Olivia has enabled friend verification. You are not her contact. Please send a request p> Anger flared hot in my chest. She actually dared to delete me! After everything
Chapter 22 Chapter 15: Breaking the Bond – 1 Chapter 15: Breaking the Bond (Olivia’s POV) After hanging up with Connor, I placed my phone on the bed and took a deep breath. The events of tonight replayed in my mind like a nightmare I couldn’t wake from. Why had
Chapter 21 Chapter 14: The Mother’s Legacy–2 For a moment, everything felt perfect. Then disaster struck during dessert. Just as my mother lifted a forkful of cake to her mouth, she began coughing violently. Suddenly, blood gushed uncontrollably from her lips, spattering across the white tablecloth. I froze in horror,
Chapter 20 Chapter 14: The Mother’s Legacy – 1 Chapter 14: The Mother’s Legacy (Olivia’s POV) The snow had just stopped falling over Riverdale. The sky cleared to a brilliant blue, making the snow–laden trees sparkle like they were covered in diamonds. I remember that day so vividly. I was
Chapter 19 Chapter 13: Shattered Memories–2 (Ethan’s POV) I couldn’t stand by and watch this interrogation any longer. Stepping forward, I positioned myself protectively in front of Cassandra, shielding her from Olivia’s wrath. “Enough!” I barked, shocked by Olivia’s transformation. Where was the gentle woman I’d known for three years?
Chapter 18 Chapter 13: Shattered Memories– 1 Chapter 13: Shattered Memories (Olivia’s POV) The warm water cascaded over my skin as I soaked in the bathtub, trying to wash away the stress of the upcoming territory dispute hearing. Tomorrow would be a crucial day–the formal proceedings that would determine the
Chapter 17 Chapter 12: Territorial Claims–2 Before I could answer, Cassandra, sitting nearby, interjected sharply, “Ugh, the poorer someone is, the more they like heavy, spicy flavors. Miss Winters, that smell is awful. Maybe take it outside p> The irony wasn’t lost on me–Ethan was just craving these very dishes
Chapter 16 Chapter 12: Territorial Claims– 1 Chapter 12: Territorial Claims (Olivia’s POV) “Yes,” I replied calmly to Ethan’s accusation of vanity, “because you don’t really know me p> The truth of my words hung in the air between us. After three years together, Ethan Grey still had no idea
Chapter 15 Chapter 11: Glacier Blue Bentley Encounter Chapter 11: Glacier Blue Bentley Encounter (Olivia’s POV) The glacier blue Bentley Continental GT gleamed in the morning sunlight, its unique color catching my eye immediately. I had never seen such a stunning shade on a vehicle before–it reminded me of ice
Chapter 14 Chapter 10: You Are the One I Care About–2 She cast a provocative glance over her shoulder, but I didn’t bother to meet it. Her childish attempts to hurt me were becoming more pathetic by the minute. Let them play their childish games. In just over a week,
Chapter 13 Chapter 10: You Are the One I Care About–1 Chapter 10: You Are the One I Care About (Olivia’s POV) I picked up my phone and dialed Connor Rivers‘ number. The call connected almost immediately. “Livvy, do you like those three dresses?” His voice was gentle, warming me
Chapter 12 Chapter 9: Awakening and Awakening–2 Sophie added with false sweetness, “Women like her, once they latch onto a wealthy heir like Ethan, would never let go easily p> Hearing these words, a cold, mocking smile touched my lips. What I had sensed in Sophie’s eyes at that birthday
Chapter 11 Chapter 9: Awakening and Awakening–1 Chapter 9: Awakening and Awakening (Olivia’s POV) I woke naturally, stretching my limbs across the soft sheets as sunlight streamed through the windows of Moonlight Manor. “Ah-” I yawned contentedly, relishing the unusual sensation of freedom. “The feeling of not having to go
Chapter 10 Chapter 8: Farewell to the Past–2 The director paused, studying me for a moment. I could see him weighing my words, perhaps wondering about the real reason behind my sudden resignation. Finally, he nodded with understanding. “Well, alright then. I wish you the best for the future p>
Chapter 9 Chapter 8: Farewell to the Past–1 Chapter 8: Farewell to the Past (Olivia’s POV) A year ago, Emma Thompson broke up with her boyfriend. I remember her sitting across from me, her face blotchy from crying, hands trembling as she clutched a legal document. “He’s demanding fifty thousand
Chapter 8 Chapter 7: Confrontation with Margaret Grey and Farewell–2 Instead, she had departed with indifference, as if I were the one being dismissed! “The nerve!” I muttered, rising from the chair with as much dignity as I could muster. Martha appeared in the doorway, her expression carefully neutral. “Will
Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Confrontation with Margaret Grey and Farewell–1 Chapter 7: Confrontation with Margaret Grey and Farewell (Olivia’s POV) I sat calmly in the armchair across from Margaret Grey, my hands folded neatly in my lap. Her imperious gaze swept over me like I was an insect ‘she’d found
Chapter 6 Chapter 6: The Rift Widens Chapter 6: The Rift Widens (Olivia’s POV) I looked up from my packing, meeting Ethan’s blue eyes with confusion. His tall frame filled the doorway as he leaned against it, watching me with an expectant expression I couldn’t quite decipher. “What?” I asked,