LOGINJASON'S POVSilence filled the study as I pressed the PLAY button.The cassette crackled before two familiar voices echoed through the room.Richard Cardova.Jeffrey Lester."Gresham Building has recovered faster than anyone expected," Richard said.Lester let out a dry chuckle."Of course it did. It's your own fault you walked away when things got difficult. You and Edward started that company together, but you abandoned it.""I couldn't risk losing my shares," Richard replied.A brief silence followed."What exactly do you want, Richard?" Lester finally asked."The company.""The whole company."Another chuckle escaped Lester."In your dreams.""It can become reality... with your help.""And why would I help you?""Because once the company is mine, you'll get your share.""I'm not helping you, Richard.""I'm Edward Leonard's lawyer."Relief washed over me.For a moment, I'd feared my grandfather had chosen greed.Richard wasn't giving up."Lester...""Edward is using you.""Without
ALEXA'S POVA devilish chuckle echoed through the old cliffside house.My heart lurched.Mrs. Stones.She stood in the doorway with an unsettling smile on her face. Behind her were three burly men, each one looking more intimidating than the last.And beside her...Sydney Stones."What a pleasant surprise," Mrs. Stones said smoothly, her gaze sweeping across the room.A chill crawled down my spine.Mr. Anderson stepped forward, slipping both hands into his pockets."What are you doing here, Katey?"Her smile widened."I'm here to collect what's rightfully mine.""And what exactly would that be?" Jason asked coldly.His fists were already clenched.Mrs. Stones tilted her head."Oh, Jason... don't pretend you don't know."Mr. Anderson sighed quietly."Enough, Katey."His calm voice carried authority."Haven't you caused enough damage already?"Mrs. Stones laughed softly."I've only just begun, Max."Disappointment clouded Mr. Anderson's face."You've always been selfish.""You've never
MRS. STONES' POVA cold smirk played on my lips.I never knew Suzan had hidden evidence.She had been smarter than I gave her credit for.How dare she?But now that I knew, I had to get to it before Alexa did.I couldn't allow everything I had worked for to come crashing down because of the Leonards—or anyone else.I picked up my phone and dialed a number.The thug I had hired answered almost immediately."The Cliffside House," I said calmly.There was a brief pause.Then the line went dead.He understood.A moment later, Sydney walked into my office."Mom, what are you planning?" she asked suspiciously."Getting the evidence Suzan left behind."Sydney folded her arms."And how exactly are you going to do that?"I sighed in irritation.She was beginning to get on my nerves."Tag along if you want to. Enough with the questions."Without waiting for a response, I grabbed my car keys from the table.Sydney smirked."I'll come with you. I want to see the look on their faces when everythin
JOSIE'S POVJosie stared at her ringing phone.Her hands trembled slightly before she finally answered."Have you found out anything?" The cold voice on the other end asked immediately.Josie swallowed hard."They all went to Mr. Anderson's mansion. I don't know what's going on yet."A brief silence followed.Then the voice spoke again."You must find out."The words were calm.Too calm."If you don't want to risk your mother's life."Fear shot through Josie.Her grip tightened around the phone."Please..." she whispered."I'll do my best.""You'd better."The line went dead.Josie lowered the phone slowly.Her chest rose and fell rapidly.She bit her fingernails nervously.What was she supposed to do?How was she supposed to find out what they were hiding?Before she could think further, another call came through.Her heart nearly stopped.Mr. Jason.Why was he calling her?Had he found out?After several seconds of hesitation, she answered."Mr—""Josie."Jason sounded rushed."Go i
ALEXA'S POVJason was discharged today.According to the doctor, he had recovered remarkably well.The entire family came to the hospital to take him home.My mother.My siblings.His family.And Barbara.Things had been strange between us lately, and I knew it.Everyone was smiling, relieved that Jason was finally okay.As we left the hospital, we did our best to avoid the paparazzi waiting outside.I needed to talk to Barbara.The moment we stepped out, I hurried after her."Hey, Barbara," I called."Hiii..." she dragged out the word, surprise flashing across her face."It's been a while since we've really talked. You've been a bit distant lately," I said carefully.Barbara frowned."No, Alexa. You've been the distant one."I blinked."I don't know what's gotten into you. Yes, I know you've been going through a lot lately."She folded her arms."But I'm your best friend. What happened to telling me when you're having a bad day? What happened to telling me everything that's bothering
ALEXA'S POV"Alexa..."The moment I heard my name, I froze.My eyes widened in shock."Jason?"Tears instantly filled my eyes.He was awake.Jason slowly opened his eyes and looked around, appearing confused. He tried to sit up, but I immediately stopped him."No, don't. You need to rest."I quickly signaled to Jennifer."Go get the doctor!"Jennifer's face lit up with relief. She squeezed Jason's hand before rushing out of the room."How long have I been asleep?" Jason asked weakly.I let out a shaky laugh through my tears."Asleep?" I sniffled. "You were in a coma for a week."His eyes widened slightly.A whole week.Unable to hold myself back any longer, I leaned forward and hugged him carefully.Jason groaned.I immediately pulled away."I'm sorry!"A small smile appeared on his face."It's okay."I wiped my tears, but they refused to stop falling.I had truly thought I was going to lose him.For an enti
SYDNEY’S POV“So, Mom, what exactly are you trying to do? And who is this man?” I asked sharply, irritation clear in my voice as my eyes settled on the stranger seated across from us.“Well,” my mother said calmly, “this man is helping me with Gresham’s documents.”I stared harder at him. The stran
News spread like wildfire across New York. Before anyone could blink, it was everywhere—tabloids, blogs, social media, and newspapers.Jason stood before a crowd of curious journalists at a press conference, cameras flashing nonstop.“Good day, everyone,” he began calmly. “I’m here to address the r
Mrs. Leonard paced the living room restlessly, phone pressed tightly to her ear.“Dylan, make an appointment with Mrs. Hart immediately,” she ordered sharply. “She must find a way to stop these rumours about my daughter.”She ended the call and turned angrily to Austin.“Austin, do something too. W
“I can’t believe this,” Jennifer exclaimed.“What is it this time?” Jace said lazily. “Let me guess—your celebrity crush Rick has a new girlfriend, or Kelly Hart bought another car, or you’re jealous of Ariana—”“Shut the fuck up and look at this!” Jennifer snapped, shoving her phone at him.Curiou







