Chapter 10 The next time I saw Jasper was on my wedding day with Hextor.[] As my bridal car headed toward the chapel, a few familiar figures flashed by outside the window.[] Jasper, Finn, and Griffin looked less polished than before but still maintained their aloof demeanor. Doria was clutching at Jasper’s pant leg, desperately … Read more
3505 Chapter 9 When I was seventeen, one of Dad’s business rivals had me kidnapped. There was another boy held captive with me.] He was the one who kept me sate, hiding me inside an abandoned paint drum.] Jasper was the one who found me later, which sparked this weird mix of gratitude that eventually … Read more
Chapter 8 Only now did Jasper really look at my face–actually see me.] Those eyes that once held nothing but warmth for me were now cold as ice, looking at me like I was some stranger he wanted gone.] Seeing me draw that line between Jasper and myself, Hextor lightened his grip on my hand, … Read more
Chapter 7 For the second half of my birthday gala, the sky filled with helicopters, showering down millions worth of pink roses in a spectacular display. In the middle of this floral extravaganza, Hextor Harrington–looking imposing despite his wheelchair–was carefully lowered from the main helicopter.] He made his entrance down the red carpet toward me, … Read more
Chapter 6 Dad had just closed an eight–figure deal and arrived right on cue, jumping in smoothly:[] “Absolutely. A woman of my daughter’s caliber deserves nothing less than exceptional.“[] “Those three? I took them in because they were orphans who needed a break. This ‘raised as future husbands‘ rumor is complete nonsense!“] Despite Dad’s confident … Read more
Chapter 5 Griffin glanced at my reddening eyes with a sneer. “Doria almost lost her innocence. You got slapped once–what are you crying about?“] “Oh God… please…“] Doria came stumbling in, sobbing dramatically. Her dress was torn in strategic places, immediately suggesting something terrible had happened. Jasper quickly removed his jacket and wrapped it around … Read more
Chapter 4 Jasper’s eyebrows shot up in disbelief.] Griffin and Finn exchanged nervous glances, both terrified I might announce I was choosing one of them instead. Being so openly despised by the three guys I’d grown up with felt like a knife to the chest. I needed to leave before the tears started falling I … Read more
Chapter 3 Back then, I’d already told Jasper how I felt–that he was the only one I’d ever marry.] He used that against me, leveraging my feelings to make me bow down to Doria.[] I was too young then, too scared of losing the guy I was crazy about to stand up for myself.[] So … Read more
Chapter 2 “My father may have raised you as potential husbands, but he’d never force it,” I explained. “If any of you had just said no, he would’ve handed you a fat check and wished you well abroad.“] “At the end of the day, you’re all just afraid of losing your shot at the Montclair … Read more
Chapter 1 Being the sole heir to Montclair Industries meant nothing when you’re a woman in this world[] Everyone whispered behind my back that the three boys raised to be my future husbands since childhood were the true heirs, yet none of them ever gave me the time of day I’d tried to get Jasper … Read more