Chapter 200 Audrey’s POV: To my surprise, Dorothy’s expression softened as she looked at me. She gently but firmly extracted her arm from Amelia’s grasp. “Audrey, my dear, I must apologize,” Dorothy said, her voice carrying the weight of genuine regret. “I should have informed you immediately when Ms. Harrison
Chapter 199 Chapter 199 Audrey’s POV: The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the Thornton estate as I returned from the Bailey residence, the hard drive clutched tightly in my hand. Without even taking off my coat, I rushed to my laptop and plugged it in, my heart pounding with
Chapter 198 Chapter 198 “We don’t know,” George continued. “The plan was to return the child to you after the wedding to Samuel West. But then… the baby was stolen p> “Where was he taken from? from hospital p> “No,” George admitted reluctantly. “From here p> I stared at him
Chapter 197 Audrey’s POV: Sienna quickly intervened, grabbing her mother’s arm. Eleanor, in her rage, turned and slapped Sienna hard across the face. “You useless girl!” Eleanor screamed. “Are you siding with her now? You two couldn’t stand each other when she lived here! Now you’re suddenly her loyal defender
Chapter 196 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 196 Audrey’s POV: I stirred awake briefly in the early morning light, reaching across the bed only to find empty space where Caspar had been. The sheets were cool to the touch–he’d been gone for some time. Fragments of an earlier conversation drifted
Chapter 195 Chapter 195 Caspar’s POV: A flash of tension crossed Audrey’s features. “If you’re concerned about her safety,” I offered, keeping my tone casual, “she could stay here at the estate. ” Audrey’s reaction was immediate and vehement. “Absolutely not,” she said, shaking her head emphatically. “That’s out of
Chapter 194 Chapter 194 Caspar’s POV: Three hours. That’s how long I’d been sitting in my study, drumming my fingers against the polished mahogany desk, waiting for Dr. Morrison’s analysis. A soft knock interrupted my thoughts. Edward appeared at the doorway, Dr. Morrison’s tall figure looming behind him. “Sir, Dr.
Chapter 193 Chapter 193 Caspar’s POV: “What are you taking p> I watched Audrey freeze at the sound of my voice, her back still turned to me. Her fingers closed tightly around a small pill bottle, and I could see the tension ripple through her spine. She remained silent, shoulders
Chapter 192 Chapter 192 Audrey’s POV: I stepped out of Amelia’s suite at The Plaza with Caspar behind me. The hallway’s plush carpet muffled our footsteps as we walked toward the elevator, the silence between us thick with unspoken questions. “Do you believe what she said?” I asked, breaking the
Chapter 191 Chapter 191 Audrey’s POV: I stepped forward slightly, offering a smile that didn’t reach my eyes. “Weren’t you expecting me? I thought this invitation was for both of us.“I said, watching her reaction carefully. Amelia’s eyes darted between us, trying to make sense of our united front. She
Chapter 190 Chapter 190 Audrey’s POV: Taking a deep breath, I accepted the call. “Hello?” My voice came out steadier than I expected. “Audrey.” Caspar’s deep voice filled my ear. “I need to see you p> “Now?” I glanced at my watch. Almost eight o’clock. “Yes. I’m sending James to
Chapter 189 Chapter 189 Caspar’s POV: At 7:30 p.m., my Maybach came to a stop in front of the hotel. I adjusted my tie, feeling an unusual tightness in my chest. James stepped out and opened my door with practiced efficiency, but his expression seemed oddly hesitant. “Sir,” he said
Chapter 188 Chapter 188 But they both averted their eyes. Just as despair threatened to swallow me whole, William stepped forward. “Ethan,” he began, his expression somber. “Daisy did wrong, I won’t dispute that. But sending her to Europe alone? For a young lady who’s been sheltered and pampered her
Chapter 187 Chapter 187 Daisy’s POV: “You wouldn’t dare,” I whispered. “Try me,” Eleanor hissed, her eyes glinting with desperation. “Your parents already hate us. What do I have to lose by telling them, their precious Daisy paid me to keep their biological daughter away from them p> I felt
Chapter 186 Chapter 186 Daisy’s POV: I stared out the window of our family’s Bentley as we glided through Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Father had announced this morning that we would visit Margaret Bailey to thank her for raising Audrey. The mere mention of Audrey’s name still sent waves of
Chapter 185 Chapter 185 Audrey’s POV: The hotel employee’s concerned voice pulled me back from the abyss of memory I’d been falling into. I blinked rapidly, finding myself still frozen in the middle of the Plaza Hotel’s corridor, one hand pressed against the wall for support. “I’m fine,” I managed,
Chapter 184 Chapter 184 Audrey’s POV: “Emma.” My voice dropped to a serious tone as I reached across the table and gently pushed her hand down. “This isn’t a joke. I need you to promise me you won’t get involved in this situation p> “No following Caspar, no threatening Amelia,
Chapter 183 I’m sick of this silliness. I’m just skimming at this point to h… More 7 days ago 6 1 9/10 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 183 Audrey’s POV: I tucked myself into the corner of the restaurant in Manhattan, waiting for Emma to arrive. My fingers tapped nervously
Chapter 182 Chapter 182 Audrey’s POV: I stood motionless on the balcony outside my studio, watching Caspar’s car disappear down the long driveway of the Thornton estate. Something about his abrupt departure left an unsettling feeling in my chest. The news about Noah’s mother showing up after years of silence
Chapter 181 Chapter 181 Caspar’s POV: Lunch with the Coles had been more exhausting than I’d anticipated. ائے As I drove Audrey back toward Long Island, I couldn’t help but glance at her profile illuminated by the late afternoon sun. She seemed lost in thought, her fingers absently tracing patterns