Chapter 23% Emma’s POVI Inside the studio, there were perfume bottles, essential oil test strips, and a variety of professional perfumery equipment spread out everywhere. “Wow! This is amazing!” I said, feeling both overwhelmed and excited Chase smiled softly, reaching out to ruffle my hair. “If you like it, that’s all that matters.” His smile … Read more
Chapter 22% Third Person’s POV Ava opened her mouth to say something, but Jason cut her off. “Alright, Ava, you’re not feeling well. Go back to your room and rest” Jason had just comforted Ava, his mind still swirling with regret. Seeing her pitiful state, he couldn’t help but think about how coldly Emma had … Read more
Chapter 21% Emma’s POV: Jason’s grip on my wrist tightened, making me uncomfortable. Instinctively, I tried to pull away, but his hold only grew stronger. “Let go! Jason, you’re hurting me!” I snapped Only then did he realize his mistake. He quickly released my wrist, a flicker of panic in his eyes. “Emma, I’m sorry, … Read more
Chapter 20 I slowly opened my eyes, and to my surprise, I saw Chase standing in front of me, gripping my father’s wrist firmly. “Touch her, and you’ll regret it,” Chase said, his voice low but filled with a chilling intensity.” My father’s hand froze mid–air, and his face went from pale to ashen, Normally, … Read more
Chapter 19% Emma’s POVE I patiently listened to Chase’s mother, occasionally offering a few words of agreement. “Emma, look, this is a gift your mother specifically prepared for you,” she said, smiling as she pulled a small box out of the safe. She opened it, revealing a family heirloom–a ruby pendant with their family’s crest … Read more
Chapter 18 Third Person’s POV Jason blinked, his mind slowly catching up with the moment. He stared at Ava in confusion, his gaze shifting into focus. “Ava… Why is it you?” His voice was a mix of disbelief and irritation as if he hadn’t expected to find her in this situation Ava’s eyes flashed with … Read more
Chapter 17% They weren’t afraid of Jason at all In fact, they made things worse by tagging him in posts and leaving comments under every one of his updates & [Jason, I heard your company’s been struggling lately. Could it be that you’re heartbroken and can’t focus on work?]} Ah, the classic dilemma: career or … Read more
Chapter 16% 8 ou can get rid of mer “Emma! You little bitch! Don’t think just because you found some random guy you Jason’s voice came through the screen, full of rage. “Chase, don’t get too cocky. Do you really think she’ll stay with you forever? She’s just trying to piss me off! Once she’s … Read more
Chapter 15% Third Person’s POV Looks like you’re having a great time, huh? Guess you’ve completely forgotten about some people.] The comment was followed by a series of meaningful ellipses.!! On the other side of the screen, Jason gripped his friend’s phone, his eyes burning with rage as he glared at my social media posts. … Read more
Chapter 14% I used to think that my marriage with Jason was going to be the ultimate expression of love, not some business deal or a tie of convenience. But as we were together, I felt more like a puppet–controlled, living without any dignity Jason liked me in white dresses, so that’s what I wore, … Read more