admind Chapter 119 As soon as Sienna stepped into the room, a crowd of people hurried over to greet her, all hoping to get noticed by this big shot. But Sienna had a clear plan–she gently nudged Vivian into the spotlight, steering everyone to talk to her instead. Vivian, though had started out nervous and unsure, … Read more
Chapter 118 “That’s it. I’m coming for your she fumed, bristling like a cat whose tail had just been stepped on, her eyes blazing with fury. Winifred sneered. “You idiot” then walked away without a second glance. Claire grabbed Amber around the waist, holding her back so she wouldn’t lose her cool. “Amber, Amber, just … Read more
Chapter 117 (0) There, they saw a girl dressed head–to–toe in black, standing on top of a few girls in school uniforms. She was casually spinning a knife in her hand. blowing bubbles with her gum, and her baseball cap was pulled so low you couldn’t see her face. But just from the pendant hanging … Read more
Chapter 116 “Sorry, but I’m just telling the truth. Amber really is dead last in the whole school. Sis, people say one has to focus and block out all distractions if one wants to do well. I think she should just stay at school and have her phone taken away. The SATS are right around … Read more
Chapter 115 Ryan looked at the people passed out on the ground and quickly grabbed Winifred’s hand. “Winifred, that’s enough. They’re out cold” Winifred pulled her hand back, glanced at their faces, and sneered, “Doesn’t look like they’re really out. Should I let a snake loose and see what happens?” Heaning this, the people on … Read more
Chapter 114 Amber bit her lip. “How did she know what I was thinking?” She hadn’t spoken a word–had barely even breathed the thought aloud. Yet Sienna had caught it anyway, sharp as a blade catching light. Instinct like that was almost scary. “You’re still up studying at this hour? Sienna asked, raising an eyebrow. … Read more
Chapter 113 Vivian’s hands stilled when Sienna’s breathing finally deepened into sleep. Carefully–so carefully–she rolled her sister onto her side, smoothing the stray hairs from her forehead with a touch light enough not to wake her. Being this close, Vivian wa was once again blown away by how gorgeous Sienna was. People always said Sienna … Read more
Chapter 112 Nora’s hands trembled as she stared at the one hundred dollars, her blood boiling. For a wild moment, she imagined teleporting to Wayne just to deliver a stinging slap across his smug face. Fuming and cursing, she stormed back home. “God, Wayne’s the worst,” she muttered, kicking at the sidewalk. “No shock he’s … Read more
Chapter 111 Meanwhile, Sheryl was at home having a lively dinner party with her girlfriends, singing and dancing unaware of the chaos erupting online. Suddenly, Henry pushed open the door and stormed in. With a loud smack, he slapped her so hard that she fell to the floor. In an instant, the room went dead … Read more
282 Can’t Tell Him: 282 Can’t Tell Him I blinked, still processing. Our eyes met. Her brown eyes searched mine. “What’s going to happen… between you and the triplets?” My breath caught in my throat. I nodded. “Thank you.” Before I could respond, he reached for my hand. I hesitated… then slowly nodded. “Then I’m coming too.” There. I said it out loud. “Mmhmm,” she hummed, glancing toward him, then back at me. “Well, he’s definitely not looking at his coffee.” She leaned forward just a little. “He hasn’t taken his eyes off you since he walked in.” My eyes widened. “But your son- “1 I only doubted if their love was enough. I turned slightly–and there was Lord Frederick. Her eyebrows lifted. “Really?” “But you still love him,” I whispered. My breath caught in my throat. I glanced up instinctively–and froze. She looked up at me, her brown eyes filled with a tired kind of sadness. “Our families have been at war for decades, Everything about us… screams we’re not suppose work.” Then he turned to Sofia, reached into his coat, and pulled out a black envelope sealed with gold wax. He handed it to her with a small smile. “And this–this is for you. 282 Can’t Tell Him I reached across the table and gently placed my hand over hers. “He deserves to know he has a son.” And gently–far too gently–he lifted it and pressed a kiss to the back of it. I was silent, absorbing all of it. Olivia’s POV I froze. Sofia chuckled softly. “Seems like someone has a little crush.” But then he gave a polite nod and continued further into the café, accompanied by another man I didn’t recognize. They took a seat near the far window, their backs partially turned… but Frederick’s gaze found mine again. And just like that–he nodded politely and turned away, walking back to his seat, where the other man was now standing, ready to leave. Sofia held the envelope, staring at it like it might explode. “That man is… dramatic,” she muttered with a half–smile. Before she could finish, the bell above the café door chimed softly again. She glanced at me and shrugged. “Yes. I think I need it. A little air, a little music… head.” maybe a drink or two to clear my A small, fragile piece of me that had been fighting to breathe. I stared at her. I knew she was right. She gave me a sad smile. “With everything I have. But sometimes… love isn’t enough.” “He does,” she replied, sipping from her cup again. “But he visits often. Something about trade routes and estate borders… he has business here. And our late father trusts him.“@ My brow arched. “Why is he here, though? I thought he lived outside the territory.” I never doubted their feelings. I frowned. “What do you mean?” “And the second reason?” I asked gently. (282 Can’t Tell Him … Read more