32. The day I officially became co–CEO of Holt Group, the board passed a joint executive structure: two CEOs, with any major decisions requiring both of our signatures. Id underestimated Julian’s ambition. He wasn’t nearly as invested in the role as he seemed. Citing his health, he first recommended my father as Chief Operating Officer, … Read more
31. Snow blanketed the parking lot, heavy and white. Julian waited for me in the car. “It’s slippery” he said, opening the door. “Let me drive you, I climbed into the passenger seat. He’d just had major surgery, but I wanted the company. As he carefully bundled me into a scarf and gloves, tears slipped … Read more
30. I saw Nick again three months later, in a stark, freezing visitation room. The bitter cold reminded me too much of the night he’d killed me Nick was a ghost of himself–huddled in the corner in his prison clothes, a far cry from the confident businessman he’d once been. It hadn’t needed to come … Read more
29. My third move had never been derailed by Nick’s return from the past. People tend to project themselves onto others. And someone like Nick now hardened and ruthless–could only imagine me going to extremes. He was certain I’d use Jensen resources to acquire Holt shares, sway se board, and put Julian in power. But … Read more
“Mila, you think I’ll lose without the Jensen family backing me? That you can beat me with Julian’s ‘help‘? Watch closely–tonight, I’ll show you Dragging me to his car, Nick raced straight to Holt HQ. We hadn’t even entered before we saw the red flashing light in the elevator–his bodyguards‘ emergency alert. They were signaling … Read more
27. So much for his “beloved.” When he killed me, his face had turned ashen. Now, he held that gun without even blinking. My hands clenched. “Did that make you feel better?” I asked, looking away. “Mila, I know I was wrong. I’ve regretted it every day,” he said, voice thick with emotion, “Stop talking!” … Read more
26 Nick and I did have some good memories. Before Ella came along, every year on my birthday, he’d take me to the river to set lanterns afloat. When we were kids, I’d make my wishes out loud, and within days, whatever I wanted would somehow arrive from Holt HQ. Later, I stopped saying my … Read more
25. In business, a corporate power shift usually brings chaos, but for Nick, it should have been simple. Last time, he had no real rival. When Mr. Holt died suddenly, Nick took control, stepping into his grandfather’s role without opposition. But this time, everything had changed. Now, Julian and I stood in his way. If … Read more
24. When I first proposed our partnership, I assured Julian that three strategic moves would be enough to secure his claim to the Holt legacy. The brutal lessons of my last life taught me I could never let Nick sit comfortably as Holt’s heir. I stationed people to keep a close eye on Nick’s every … Read more
23 2:38 PM ct d < Whatever had hit Nick, it was enough to leave him bedridden for days. His absence spared me any more of his dramatics, allowing Julian and me to focus on wedding plans, which kept me plenty busy. Then one day, Ella came to see me, falling to her knees the … Read more