All Chapters of HIS RIVAL'S OBSESSION : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

12 Chapters

CHAPTER 1: THE PROPOSITION

Sienna's POV"What if I told you that on the night your parents were murdered, I was there," he said, his voice steady and measured like he was discussing the weather. "Would you be my wife for one year and burn Dominic's world to the ground with everyone related to him?”The words didn't make sense. They floated in the air between us like something foreign, something that didn't belong in this office or in my life or anywhere near reality.I couldn't process what he was saying. Couldn't understand why he was saying it. Couldn't imagine why any of this was happening.Sebastian Ashford sat behind his desk like he owned the world, and maybe he did. The kind of man who didn't need to speak loud because people listened when he breathed. The kind of man who made decisions that affected thousands of people without blinking.I had no idea why his assistant had called me this morning. No idea why I was dragged here at seven in the morning like I was important enough to demand. No idea what an

CHAPTER 2: THE REVELATION

Sienna's POVI folded my hands on my hips, wondering at the audacity of this man. The way he sat there like he knew everything about me. Like he had studied my life and found it entertaining."Well I know many things," Sebastian said, standing up from his desk. "Why do you think he never publicized the relationship?""What do you know?" I asked, getting impatient and at the same time, getting interested. Despite everything screaming at me to walk away, I needed to hear what he had to say. I needed to understand why Dominic had hidden me."Dominic Castellano is a man who wouldn't risk his image on a girl he thinks is not worth his caliber," Sebastian replied.The words hit differently. I squinted my eyes at him, trying to read between the lines. Something wasn't adding up. He was holding back. There was more to this, and I could feel it.Then it struck me. What he had said at the very beginning of this conversation."You said you were there on the night my parents died," I said, my voi

CHAPTER 3: THE WEIGHT OF TRUTH

Sebastian's POVI sat in the back of my Aston Martin, scrolling through my tablet for the daily hand exercise game I did when I was stressed out. It was the most peaceful thing right now. The numbers and patterns kept my mind occupied. Kept me from thinking about things I didn't want to think about.I didn't involve myself in matters involving rivals. Dominic had been my rival since college. After what caused the accident of the Rossis, it separated the business deals between our families. Generational rivals. That's all we were supposed to be.I didn't have anything to do with his personal life. The only thing that stayed between us was who was the top in the business world. But not until I saw her three years ago.Sienna Rossi.She had been at a business meeting, all at the beck and call of Dominic like she was nothing. Like she was invisible. She looked so naive. So pitiful. Just like the little girl I had seen in my mother's photo albums years ago. I remembered my parents discussi

CHAPTER 4: THE NEW LIFE

Sienna's POVWaking up to a new morning meant waking up to a white Bentley parked in front of the apartment I was managing. A man and a lady in crisp black and white uniforms stood in front of my door, both smiling like they had known me their entire lives."Good morning, Mrs. Sienna," the lady said. "We were instructed by Mr. Ashford to pick you up."It was just like that. Becoming Sebastian Ashford's wife. I straightened my shoulders, resolved in my decision. I was leaving my past behind. Everything about my old life was about to disappear."You do not need to bring anything," the lady continued. "We would like you to list all you need”I looked around my small apartment. The furniture was old. The walls were bare. Nothing here represented who I was or who I wanted to be. Nothing here belonged in the world I was about to enter."Alright," I said. "What do I refer to you as?"The lady bowed slightly. "I am your new head attendant, and this is Mr. Smith, your driver."Driver. The word

CHAPTER 5: THE DINNER AND THE TRUTH

Sienna's POVI sat opposite him at the dining table. The spread was extraordinary. Multiple courses, each one more beautiful than the last. There were plates with food I couldn't even name. Vegetables I had never seen before. Fish that looked like it had been caught that morning. Meat that probably cost more than a week of my salary.Candles burned in the center of the table, casting a warm glow across the white tablecloth. Chefs stood at attention nearby, ready to serve or adjust anything at a moment's notice. It felt like dining in a five-star restaurant, except it was just the two of us. Just Sebastian and me, sitting across from each other like we were a real couple.We ate in silence at first. The only sounds were the gentle clink of silverware against plates. The soft murmur of the chefs moving in the background. The city humming below us through the windows.Then I looked up and caught Sebastian watching me. Not in a creepy way, but with an intensity that made me pause. Like he

CHAPTER 6: THE GHOSTS OF THE PAST

Sienna's POVThe softness of the bed was different. I opened my eyes gently, remembering where I was. My old bed had been ironed. Hard. Cold. Something that matched the life I had been living. Waking up in luxury reminded me of my new reality. A reality I still wasn't quite sure was real.I sat up, stretching my arms above my head. The silk sheets felt smooth against my skin. I remembered what today was all about. The legal stamping of the marriage agreement. And dinner with Sebastian's parents tonight. Both felt equally terrifying.I got under the hot water of the tub, letting it fill with warmth. I washed myself slowly, letting the heat absorb into my body. I closed my eyes, focusing on the silence in the bathroom. The silence around me.But silence never stayed with me for long.I could hear faint voices below. Car honks on the street. The drop of water from the faucet. And then the flashes came. They always came when I was alone."I JUST USED YOU TO FIND MY REAL LOVE."Dominic's v

CHAPTER 7: THE INVESTIGATION AND THE MOMENT

Sebastian's POV"These are all the documents, sir," the private investigator said, placing the file on my table. I stared at it like something that would pounce on me if I stared at the devastating content inside it for too long.I couldn't bring myself to open it. Not yet. Not when I knew what it contained. Not when I knew what it would mean."I had to carefully access the server," the investigator continued. "Unfortunately, it was so exposed I think the person had forgotten it needed more tight security.""Or maybe they thought no one could think of that side," I completed, still not raising my head from the file."Yes, sir, that is true. The documents in the file are just receipts from Ashford Holdings. I was surprised it did not show who signed it off."I looked up at him then. His expression was careful. Measured. Like he was trying to soften the blow of what he was about to tell me."What do you mean? You said my father authorized the payment," I said, my voice steady even thoug

CHAPTER 8: THE ELEVATION AND THE SECRETS

Dominic's POVI sat under the large umbrella in the picnic resort I had bought for our honeymoon. Katherine rested her head on my arm as we watched the lapping of the sea. The waves were calm. Everything was perfect. Everything was exactly as planned."Babe, you know sometimes looking at those waves reminded me of my childhood days," she said, her voice soft and dreamy."Really?" I asked, not really listening. My mind was elsewhere. On the empire I was building.She looked up, the hat making her face smaller, more delicate."Yes, you know, being an heiress to my royal family... You understand," she said."Of course I do, my love," I replied, kissing the top of her head.She rested back on my arm, sipping the fruit juice on the fancy table beside us. For a moment, I felt nothing but contempt for her. She was useful. She was beautiful. She was a means to an end. "I heard someone caused some trouble at the reception," she asked suddenly. I raised an eyebrow to her question, not expectin

CHAPTER 9: THE DINNER

Sebastian's POVI was amused by where that boldness was coming from."And why do you want me to put you in that position?" I teased, leaning back slightly to study her reaction.She was serious. Dead serious."An idea just popped into my head," she started to explain.I chuckled, cutting her words short. She tilted her head, an eyebrow raised at my interruption."I know this request is out of nowhere, and I shouldn't be asking," she continued, her voice uncertain."Deal," I said simply.She froze and leaned back, surprise clearly written all over her face."That was quite fast. I mean, I was expecting you to disagree with me," she said."Do you want me to withdraw my answer back?" I asked, knowing full well what her response would be."No, no," she said quickly.There was a brief silence between us. I could see her mind working, trying to understand my quick acceptance. But she didn't need to understand. Not yet."These are things to do to make this marriage look real. And since you p

CHAPTER 10: THE MEETING AND THE TRUTH

Sienna's POV"Honey, don't start in her presence," Mrs. Linda said, her voice carrying a warning."What? Sebastian is trying to prevent a simple greeting," his father replied, his tone sharp.Amidst the affection, there was still some hidden grudge within this family. I could feel it. The tension. The unspoken words. The anger simmering just below the surface."Dad?" Sophia yelled, frustration written all over her face.Victor raised his hands as he walked over to his seat beside his wife. I turned at Sebastian. He wasn't saying anything, and I wondered what the silence meant. What was he thinking? What was he protecting?"I'm sorry, sir, for the misunderstanding," I started to say."Can we get into what we came here for? I just came here to make you know my wife and not intimidate her," Sebastian suddenly said. His voice was cold and serious. There was a brief silence. I was getting very uncomfortable with the interaction. The way his father looked at me. The way his mother kept stud

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