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Chapter 20

The call came just after lunch.Mira was reviewing Sephora’s schedule for the rest of the week when a notification flashed across her screen. One of the executive secretaries was requesting immediate clearance.That alone wasn’t unusual.What was unusual was the expression on the her face when Mira stepped into her office a few moments later.The young woman looked almost dazed.“Mira,” she said, lowering her voice. “You’re not going to believe this.”Mira raised an eyebrow.“What happened?”“It was President Dominic Ainsworth.”Mira frowned slightly.“What about him?”“He called.”“…And?”“He called himself.”That made Mira pause.“Personally?”The secretary nodded.Mira stared for a moment.People like Dominic Ainsworth didn’t make their own calls.People like him had entire departments dedicated to making calls for them.“Did he say what he wanted?”She swallowed.“He requested a meeting with Mrs. Cole.”Mira’s expression immediately became thoughtful.Of course.After everything

Chapter 21

The towel hit the floor. For one horrifying second, Sephora’s mind went completely blank. A sharp scream escaped her lips. “Ah!” Instinctively, she crouched down and grabbed the fallen towel, clutching it tightly against herself. Heat rushed into her face so quickly that even her ears burned. Lucian had already turned away without hesitation. His back was facing her completely. “Sorry,” he said calmly. Sephora stared at him in disbelief. Sorry? Somehow that made everything worse. Where the hell did he come from anyways. He always worked late on Mondays so why was he home so early. He was standing there like a perfect gentleman while she was the one panicking. “I… my bathroom wasn’t working,” she blurted out, immediately regretting it. Why was she explaining herself? Lucian remained facing the opposite direction. “I guessed so.” The answer somehow embarrassed her even more. Sephora tightened her grip on the towel. “Don’t turn around.” A slight s

Chapter 22

Dominic stood frozen for a moment after Sephora’s words landed. The silence between them felt heavier than anything she had actually said. It was not loud. It was not dramatic. That was what made it worse. She had already delivered the final blow. She had told him plainly that he would never have her back. Dominic straightened slowly, trying to regain control of his expression. His jaw tightened as he looked at her. “You think you can just speak to me like that?” he said quietly. Sephora did not react immediately. She looked at him as if he was something slightly inconvenient she had been forced to pause her day for. “You let me go once,” she said calmly. “Don’t act like I’m something you can retrieve.” That sentence hit harder than anything before it. Dominic’s eyes darkened. “I didn’t let you go,I had no choice. You know that” he said. Sephora tilted her head slightly. A faint, almost bored smile touched her lips. “Spare me the bullshit Dominic,” she repl

Chapter 23

Chelsea. Of all the visitors she might have imagined today, Chelsea never crossed her mind. Three years earlier, Chelsea had been the one Dominic picked instead of her. The woman who watched Sephora’s marriage fall apart without a word. The one who claimed everything Sephora once called hers. And now she stood outside the door. In her office. At Cole Industries. A faint smile curved Sephora’s lips. How intriguing. Mira shifted, clearly uncomfortable. “Should I turn her away?” Sephora leaned back in her leather chair. “No.” Her smile grew a touch sharper. “Send her in.” Mira hesitated, doubt clear on her face. “Ma’am—” “It’s okay.” The assistant paused, then nodded. “Yes, ma’am.” Moments later, the door swung open. Chelsea stepped inside wearing a bright, practiced smile an and an oddly extravagant outfit. “Sephora!” Her voice rang out confidently. “It’s been too long. Who would have thought I’d see you again after attending your own funeral.” Sephora observed h

Chapter 24

The moment Ethan’s voice reached her ears, Sephora was already on her feet. “What happened?” Her tone was sharp, cutting through the air and forcing Mira to look up from her notes. On the line, Ethan sounded strained, his usual composure fractured. “Chloe is missing.” For a heartbeat, Sephora thought she had misheard him. “What?” “We can’t find her. She was playing with the other kids just minutes ago. Lily turned away for a second, and when she looked back, Chloe was gone.” The blood drained from Sephora’s face, leaving her skin pale and clammy. “How long?” “About fifteen minutes.” Fifteen minutes. Her fingers tightened around the phone until her knuckles whitened. “Have you called security?” “Yes.” “Checked the exits?” “Yes. Lily is searching one side of the venue. I’m covering the other.” For the first time in years, real fear seized her heart—not for herself, not the looming threats from Dominic or Chelsea, but pure terror for Chloe. “I’m comi

Chapter 25

Dominic did not speak when he entered the penthouse. The doors closed behind him with quiet finality, but the sound echoed louder in his head than it should have. The meeting with Sephora replayed in fragments: Sephora’s piercing eyes, her unwavering voice, the way she cut him down without hesitation. You abandoned me. You chose Chelsea. “If you push too far, you will lose everything you have worked for. Everything.” Each sentence carved deeper into his resolve. He loosened his tie as he walked further inside, barely noticing Chelsea waiting near the living room. Her posture was straight and rigid, her expression braced for confrontation. “Dominic,” she called softly. He did not answer. That silence made her tense. She stepped closer, heels clicking on the polished floor. “You’re back late. How did it go?” Still nothing. Her eyes narrowed. “Did she insult you?” Silence. “Did Lucian threaten you through her?” she pressed. Dominic stopped. Slowly, he turned

Chapter 26

The following morning, Dominic arrived at Ainsworth Corporation’s temporary headquarters in City A before most of his staff. The building occupied three floors of a modern office tower overlooking the financial district. The space was impressive enough. But Dominic wasn’t interested in architecture this morning. His mind was elsewhere. The argument with Chelsea still lingered in his head. So did Sephora. Especially Sephora. Every word she had spoken during their meeting seemed carved into his mind. His jaw tightened as he strode into the conference room. Several executives were already waiting. The moment he entered, everyone stood. “President Dominic.” He nodded and took his seat at the head of the table. “Let’s begin.” The presentation started immediately. For the first ten minutes, Dominic listened in silence. Then his mood darkened. Three major suppliers had declined meetings. Two logistics companies had suddenly become unavailable. Several inve

Chapter 27

Sephora floated lazily in the pool. The Saturday afternoon sun warmed her skin gently. Water sparkled around her as Chloe splashed nearby in her colorful floater. Lily laughed from the shallow end and nanny watched with a gentle smile from her chair nearby. Chloe giggled loudly and slapped the water hard. Droplets flew everywhere, catching the light. Sephora pretended to be surprised and splashed her back with a soft wave. The little girl squealed with pure delight. “I win, Mummy!” Chloe declared proudly, raising her small arms. Lily shook her head from a few feet away. “Both of you are cheating. That is not fair play at all.” Sephora grinned widely. She rarely let herself relax like this. Few people ever saw this softer side of her. The laughter felt good after weeks of tension and conflict. It washed away some of the weight she carried daily. Chloe tried to splash her again with all her might. Sephora dodged easily and sent another gentle wave toward her daughter. More giggle

Chapter 28

Sephora nearly jumped out of her skin. Heat rushed to her face as she stood frozen near the divider separating their sections of the room. For a brief moment, she considered pretending she had come over for some completely reasonable purpose. Unfortunately, there wasn’t one. Lucian finally looked up from his laptop. Amusement flickered in his eyes. Sephora straightened her shoulders. If she ran now, she would never recover from the embarrassment. With as much dignity as she could manage, she walked fully into his section of the room and sat on the edge of his bed. Lucian watched the entire performance without saying a word. His expression only made her feel more ridiculous. “What?” she asked. “Nothing.” “You look like you’re laughing at me.” “I’m trying not to.” She shot him a glare.Lucian’s lips twitched. “Why aren’t you asleep?” he asked. Sephora folded her arms. “I couldn’t sleep.” Lucian nodded toward the laptop. “And you?” she asked. “It’s almost midnight.” “W

Chapter 29

Stephanie’s arrival created a subtle shift in the atmosphere. Most people did not notice it. Helena welcomed her warmly. Her mother received the same treatment. Stephanie’s boyfriend stood beside her, handsome and polished in an expensive suit. He looked every bit the successful businessman. On the surface, everything appeared normal. Too normal. From across the room, Ethan watched Stephanie greet Lucian. The smile on her face was flawless. The boyfriend on her arm was flawless. The performance was flawless. And that was exactly the problem. As Stephanie laughed at something Helena said, her gaze drifted briefly toward Lucian. It lasted less than a second. Most people would have missed it. Ethan didn’t. Neither did Lily. He immediately walked over to where Lily stood holding a glass of champagne. Leaning closer, he lowered his voice. He crossed the room to Lily and leaned in close. “Did you see that look she gave Lucian?” he whispered. Lily raised an eye

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