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Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
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On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
Experience Harry Potter like you've never heard it before. Listen to the full-cast audio editions of Harry Potter with Amazon Music Unlimited.
Experience Harry Potter like you've never heard it before. Listen to the full-cast audio editions of Harry Potter with Amazon Music Unlimited.
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Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
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Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
On the night of our seventh wedding anniversary, I received the photos from his mistress. In the picture, my husband's hand—the one wearing the ring we exchanged at our wedding—was caressing her waist. I didn’t cry or scream. Instead, I printed the photo, made it the cover of the invitation for our anniversary party, and sent it to every single guest. That included the girl's father, a County Supervisor who ran on a platform of "family values," and her mother, the chairwoman of a prominent local charity. … At 11 PM, the air in our Greenwich villa was filled with the scent of sage and sea salt, custom-blended by a private perfumer. I, Sophia, lit the last scented candle, its warm yellow glow reflecting on the impeccably set dining table. Ecuadorian roses, flown in from the Netherlands, bloomed in a crystal vase, their petals still glistening with dew. I adjusted a platter, the hand-polished silver cutlery gleaming softly in the candlelight. In the center of the table sat a deep blue velvet box. Inside was my gift for our seventh anniversary—a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I’d even had the cufflinks custom-designed with our initials, "L & S." My phone screen lit up with an iMessage. "Liam, I'm all set over here. When will you be home?" The message showed as "Read," but there was no reply. I smiled, unconcerned. Liam was leading a major merger and acquisition project. Being busy was normal. I walked over to the sound system and selected Etta James' "At Last"—the song from our first dance. Seven years ago, he held my hand and, in front of everyone, whispered, "I want to dance to this song with you for the rest of our lives." As the piano intro began to play, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was from an unknown number. Thinking it was a delivery notification from Amazon, I casually tapped it open. The moment the screen lit up, my breath caught in my throat. Three photos. No text. The first was a profile shot of Li......
It was a secret Quinn Lane guarded with a burning shame: after three years of marriage, she was still a virgin. The reek of whiskey on Chase Sterling's breath was suffocating as he slammed her against the cold wall. His grip was a brutal vise, his fingers digging into her chin, forcing her head up to meet his gaze. His voice was a low, mocking drawl. "You want me to kiss you? Forget it. I will never touch you!" Quinn had lost count of how many times she had heard those words. "God, Quinn, you're just so..." he said and leaned in, his voice a venomous whisper in her ear. "Pathetic. Even after all this, you're still pathetically in love with me." Quinn squeezed her eyes shut, her lashes trembling against her skin. This was far from the first time his words had been weapons. She should have been numb to it by now. Her heart should have turned to stone. But a familiar ache still bloomed deep inside her, a relentless tide of pain crashing over her again and again. They say death by a thousand cuts was the cruelest form of ancient torture. But the agony Chase inflicted was a thousand times worse. It felt as though every cell in her body was screaming, with nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. It wasn't just that he didn't love her. It was the crushing weight of reality, the bitter regret for everything she had done. She had been a fool to cling to the fantasy that her love could one day thaw his frozen heart. "What right do you have to cry, Quinn?" he snarled. "You owe me this! All of this is your fault!" He finally released her, yanking off his tie as he stalked toward the bathroom. Quinn's body slid down the cool wall until she crumpled to the floor. She hugged her knees to her chest, burying her face in the soft fabric of her pajama pants as silent tears soaked through. She had been married to Chase for three years, and she had endured this private hell for just as long. The warmth and affection he had once shown her felt like a distant dream, a puff of smoke that had long since vanished. All that remained was a hollow, aching bitterness. She was lost in a fog-shrouded swamp with no solid ground beneath her feet and no way out. She didn't know how long she sat there before the chime of her phone shattered the silence. The sound pulled her back to the present. When she tried to move, a jolt of pins and needles shot through her numb legs. Gritting her teeth, she pushed herself up, steadying her trembling body against the wall as she reached for her phone. She took a deep, shaky breath before answering. "Quinn, honey, it's Mom." The voice of her adoptive mother, Elaine Lane, came through the speaker. Quinn managed a quiet, "Hi." "Rosalie called. It's getting cold where she is, and she wants a new comforter," Elaine said, her tone brisk. "Quinn, I need you to make her two of them. Use that super-soft fabric you always use, and make sure the stitching is perfect. Well, I think I don't need to tell you that. I know you'll do a good job." "Mom..." Quinn started, "I don't have time these next few days. I'm in the middle of a design competition..." Elaine cut her off. "What competition could possibly be more important than your sister? Have you lost all sense of priority? Get them done in the next two days. I'll have someone pick them up, understand?" The line went dead. Quinn stared blankly at her phone. A fresh wave of despair washed over her, and a single tear escaped, splashing onto the back of her hand. She sniffled, took another deep breath, and opened her messages to text Rosalie Lane. Rosalie was her older sister, though they shared no blood. Quinn was an orphan, adopted by the Lane family when she was just two years old. It wasn't until she was older that she understood why. The Lane family had a daughter who had been lost, and the grief had nearly destroyed Elaine. Adopting Quinn was their way of trying to piece their lives back together. But then, the unthinkable happened. When Quinn was six, their biological daughter, eight-year-old Rosalie, was found. And just like that, the Lane family had two daughters. One was their own flesh and blood, miraculously returned. The other was an orphan, a stranger. Though the Lane family claimed to the world that they loved both girls equally, a performance that earned them endless praise from neighbors and friends for their kindness and generosity, Quinn knew the truth. The phrase she heard most often growing up was, "Your sister was taken, Quinn. She suffered so much. Now that she's finally home, don't you think you should give her what she wants?" So, Rosalie's needs always came first. And Quinn's role was to serve them. For years, Quinn had done everything Rosalie asked without question. After all, Rosalie's parents had saved her from a life in an orphanage. But three years ago, Rosalie had abruptly decided to study abroad. Everyone begged her not to go, but she was resolute. She left Quinn to face the fallout. Just before she left, Rosalie had said, "For Quinn's happiness, I have to leave." That one sentence had shackled Quinn in guilt, branding her an ungrateful wretch who had driven her perfect sister away. Quinn had tried to explain, but no one would listen. Then Chase had proposed. Quinn was ecstatic, blinded by what she thought was love. It was only after the wedding that she understood the truth: this marriage was her punishment. It was only after they were married that she learned the man whose ring she wore was in love with her sister. Not just Chase, but all of their childhood friends now looked at her with resentment. From the day Rosalie left, Quinn's life had become a living hell. To make matters worse, Rosalie would call Chase from overseas, urging him to take good care of Quinn. In front of Quinn, Chase was domineering, cruel, and even violent. But on the phone with Rosalie, his voice would soften, becoming gentle, cultured, almost reverent. He told Quinn that he had only ever been kind to her in the first place because she was Rosalie's little sister. Quinn had mistaken his kindness for something more. A young girl experiencing her first crush, she had fallen hopelessly for the handsome, charming man who seemed to dote on her. She had confessed her feelings, and he had rejected her. She cried herself to sleep that night, and the very next day, Rosalie announced she was leaving the country. At the airport, Rosalie had whispered to her, "Anyone's heart can be won, Quinn. Just be good to Chase, and I promise he'll come to love you." Because of those words, Quinn had married him without a second thought. But three years had passed, and Chase wouldn't even touch her. "If it weren't for you, Rosalie never would have left," he had spat at her. "If it weren't for you, she and I might have had a chance. You ruined my life!" In his mind, Rosalie was a saint, too pure and good to ever be with a man her own sister loved. Quinn's affection, therefore, was a catastrophic burden. And Quinn's heart, once so full of hope, had slowly grown cold and died under the constant barrage of his cruelty. A message from Rosalie appeared on her screen. "If you're busy, don't worry about the comforters. Don't let something so small get in the way of your competition. It's okay if I can't sleep." Then, another message popped up. "How are things with you and Chase?" Quinn blinked, her thick lashes fluttering. The old Quinn would have been frantic with guilt at the thought of Rosalie being unable to sleep. She would have dropped everything, heartbroken. But now, she just felt the bitter sting of irony. The old Quinn would have forgiven Rosalie instantly and tried even harder to please her, always feeling indebted to her and her family. But something inside her had snapped. With a force that felt like it took all the strength she had left, she typed out her reply, one word at a time. "I want to divorce Chase." The message had barely been sent when her phone began to ring. It was Rosalie. Chapter 2 She Wants a Divorce The second Quinn answered, Rosalie's voice, sharp with alarm, filled her ear. "Quinn, what on earth are you talking about? A divorce? Don't you dare even think it! I forbid it!" Quinn's own voice was eerily calm as she replied, "I can't live like this anymore, Rosalie. He doesn't love me..." Rosalie sighed, a sound of weary patience, "Quinn, how can you think like that? Chase is gentle, considerate, and successful. Marrying him was the best thing that ever happened to you. If he doesn't love you, have you ever stopped to think that maybe... it's you? Maybe you're just not trying hard enough?" It was always the same. Everyone said the same things. Quinn finally had a name for it now: gaslighting. She didn't argue. She didn't want to say anything at all. She was just so tired. Under the guise of helping her, Rosalie had stripped her of everything: her family, her friends, and even her chance at love. Sensing her silence, Rosalie urged as her voice grew more urgent, "Quinn, don't do something stupid. Even if you don't care about yourself, think about Mom and Dad! They raised you! Are you really going to repay their kindness by giving them a heart attack?" Elaine and her husband cared more about their public image than anything else. They would never allow a divorce. Quinn knew the road ahead would be difficult. "I have to go. I'm busy," Rosalie said, wrapping up the conversation. "Stop thinking such foolish thoughts, and don't you dare mention the word 'divorce' again. Do you understand me?" Rosalie hung up and immediately dialed Chase. At that moment, Chase was with his father, on their way to meet the true patriarch of the Sterling family. Theirs was just a minor branch of the clan, but in the eyes of the public, they were immensely wealthy. Only they knew that compared to the man they were about to see, their fortune was a mere drop in the ocean. All of their business ventures depended on his goodwill. Their branch was the most successful of the offshoots, so every year, Chase had to accompany his father for this meeting to report on their progress. In truth, it was an opportunity to maintain a connection. Just being granted an audience with this man was a status symbol. Chase's phone buzzed. His father, Charles Sterling, who was walking ahead, shot him a furious glare. "Put that on silent! Don't you dare cause any trouble when we see him!" Seeing Rosalie's name on the screen, Chase whispered urgently, "Dad, I have to take this. It's important!" "What could be more important than meeting Mr. Julian Sterling?" Charles hissed, looking like he wanted to kick his son. "Hang up and turn it off! Now!" Chase knew Julian Sterling's reputation. Julian only saw them once a year, and every time, Chase was so overwhelmed by Julian's sheer presence and authority that he could barely speak. With a grimace, he declined the call, quickly typed out a message, and silenced his phone. Meanwhile, on the twenty-eighth floor of the Apex Tower, a man stood before a panoramic window that offered a breathtaking view of all of Lakeshore City. A matte black phone was held loosely in his long, elegant fingers, the dark material making his skin look as smooth and pale as jade. "Julian, did you really buy that yacht?" a curious voice asked from the other end of the line. Julian Sterling hummed in affirmation. "No way! Why would you buy something like that?" the voice exclaimed. It wasn't just any yacht; it was a superyacht, the ultimate symbol of status and power. But Julian had always been understated, never one to follow trends or show off. There were fewer than one hundred and fifty superyachts in the entire world, meaning only a handful of ultra-rich individuals owned one. Most of these owners were anonymous, their identities a mystery even to the media, and they certainly didn't care about Forbes lists. A superyacht cost over three hundred million dollars to build, with daily docking and maintenance fees running into the hundreds of thousands. That wasn't even counting the full-time crew and specialized engineers, an astronomical annual expense. It was a club so exclusive it existed in the stratosphere, far above any conventional mountain of fame and fortune. Julian didn't need a boat to prove who he was. A polite, measured knock sounded at the door. "Talk later," Julian said into the phone and hung up. Soon, Chase came face-to-face with the head of the Sterling family. Julian was a late-in-life child for the old master of the family. Most people called him Mr. Julian Sterling out of respect, even those who were technically his elders. Chase was of the same generation, yet every time he saw him, he felt like he couldn't breathe. It wasn't that Julian was ugly. On the contrary, generations of the powerful family marrying beautiful women had perfected the Sterling gene pool, and Julian's looks were legendary. But the first thing that struck you about him wasn't his face. It was his aura. He wore a tailored shirt, vest, and trousers, a picture of refined civility that somehow emanated immense power. His sleeves were casually rolled, held in place by black leather garters that constricted around his strong forearms, a visually arresting display of restrained strength. His features were sharp and aggressively handsome, his deep-set eyes holding a chilling indifference that made people instinctively fear him. Charles was technically his senior, an uncle by relation, but he wouldn't dare act like one. His voice was laced with deference as he reported on the company's projects. Chase stood silently to the side, unable to get a word in, secretly studying the man who was so powerful it defied description. Men, more than anyone, were drawn to power. He wondered if he would ever be as successful as Julian, the ruler of a business empire. "Chase?" His father's voice snapped him out of his thoughts. He quickly straightened, replying, "Yes." "Mr. Julian Sterling is asking you a question." Even Charles, an elder, didn't dare be familiar. He addressed Julian formally as "Mr. Julian Sterling." Chase quickly looked at Julian. Their eyes met. Julian's gaze was dark and profound, like the depths of the ocean, possessing a fatal allure, yet radiating an endless sense of danger. Chase didn't even have the courage to hold his gaze for more than a second. "Mr. Julian Sterling," he said respectfully. Julian asked a few questions about a project. Thankfully, Chase had prepared and answered them all. Julian gave a slight nod, commenting, "Good." Chase let out a breath he didn't realize he had been holding, only then noticing that his shirt was soaked with sweat and sticking to his back. Julian looked at him and said, his tone casual, "I heard from family that you're married." "Yes," Chase said quickly. "For three years." Julian's long fingers picked up a gold-embossed invitation from his desk and slid it across. "I'm hosting a party on my yacht this weekend. You should bring your wife." Both Charles and Chase were stunned into silence. An invitation from Julian was a golden ticket. This was an exclusive circle that few could ever hope to enter. And to have it personally extended by the man himself was an incredible honor. They practically bowed their way out of his office, thanking him profusely. Charles wiped the sweat from his forehead, knowing that their projects for the next year were secure. Chase let out a long sigh of relief and immediately stepped aside to call Rosalie back. Rosalie first went through her usual routine of feigned concern for him before getting to the point. "How are things with you and Quinn? I just called her, and she said something about... wanting a divorce?" "What?" Chase barked and froze, and then anger surged through him. "She said she wants a divorce?" Chapter 3 I Regret It "Don't get ahead of yourself," Rosalie said, her voice a soothing balm. "What happened? Did you two have a fight?" "No," Chase said, yanking at his tie in frustration. "Rosalie, you know the person I love is..." "Chase," Rosalie cut him off smoothly. "You know I've always admired men who are responsible. Since you two are married, you have a duty to your marriage." "I know, but..." "Quinn is my sister," Rosalie continued. "If you're not her husband, then we can't have any kind of relationship. Do you understand?" Chase understood. But he couldn't accept it. "Rosalie, if it weren't for her, you and I would be together! We're the ones who should be together!" "But you're married to her, aren't you?" Rosalie sighed softly. "Chase, if you still care about my feelings at all, you will love her properly and spend the rest of your life with her. Promise me, will you?" Rosalie was always so gentle and so understanding. Faced with this version of her, Chase was filled with a mixture of adoration and heartache, which only fueled his hatred for Quinn. Rosalie is always thinking of Quinn. But Quinn is selfish, vicious, and pathetic! Not only that, but she lies, trying to twist the past and claim Rosalie is the one behind all those terrible things she has done. As if! Rosalie is pure, innocent, and kind. She will never do something like that. Honestly, he wanted a divorce, too. But Rosalie was against it. And now Julian knew he was married and had invited both him and his wife to a party. Causing a scene with Quinn right now would be a disaster. Suppressing his frustration, Chase softened his voice and replied, "Rosalie, you know I've always listened to you. Even when you told me to marry her..." Rosalie interrupted him again, "I simply laid out the pros and cons. The decision to marry her was yours." "But I did it for you..." "Chase, I have to run. We'll talk later. You and Quinn need to work things out. Promise me." Chase hung up the phone and stormed toward home. How dare Quinn mention divorce! She is the one who has shamelessly chased after me, begging me to marry her. And now she has the audacity to ask for a divorce? She is the one initiating it? No way! Quinn was at the window, sketching a design. The house was warm, heated to a comfortable seventy-eight degrees Fahrenheit, and she wore a simple, long cotton dress that brushed her ankles. Her hair was loose down her back, with a single strand falling from behind her ear to trace her cheek. The afternoon sun spilled through the windowpanes, bathing her in a soft, ethereal light, as if afraid to disturb the quiet moment of focused tranquility. For a split second, watching the woman so absorbed in her work, Chase was mesmerized. If he was being honest, Quinn's features, her proportions, and her unique beauty were far superior to Rosalie's. She had a striking, vibrant look, with bright eyes and a perfect smile. She could outshine any celebrity without a drop of makeup. Chase remembered a time, before Rosalie was found, when Quinn was the girl he had secretly adored most. But after Rosalie came home, Quinn, driven by jealousy, had done one cruel and petty thing after another. She had tried to deny it, to claim she wasn't responsible. Who would believe that? His affection for her had slowly withered and died. But even now, he couldn't deny that Quinn was beautiful. What good was beauty, though? His love wasn't so shallow. If his devotion to Rosalie wasn't so absolute, he might have succumbed to the temptation. Three years without touching her was a testament to his loyalty to Rosalie. Sometimes, he even impressed himself. He snapped back to the present, anger flaring as he strode toward her. "Quinn!" She turned at the sound of his voice. The sunlight danced in her hair, enveloping her in a soft halo. Her features seemed to be veiled in a soft mist, making her look impossibly, breathtakingly beautiful. Quinn gathered her sketches from the table, asking, "What is it?" She wasn't satisfied with her work anyway; her mind was elsewhere. She was planning to go out to buy fabric and thread to make the comforters for Rosalie. She still couldn't bring herself to ignore her sister's requests. After all, Rosalie's parents had raised her. "Did you call Rosalie? Did you tell her we're getting a divorce?" Chase yelled as he leaned over the table, his voice a low accusation. Quinn met his gaze, retorting, "You don't love me. What's the point of this marriage?" Chase's hand shot out, grabbing her chin. His voice was ice. "I don't love you. You're just figuring that out now? You should have never married me in the first place!" "You're right," she said quietly. "I regret it." Staring at her exquisite face, at the sweep of her long lashes, Chase felt a surge of irritation. "You regret it? I'm the one who should have regrets!" He let her go and paced the room, ripping his tie off and throwing it aside. "If it wasn't for you, I might have been with Rosalie by now!" he barked. Quinn turned her gaze to the window. "She would have never been with you," she said softly. "That's because of you! You're the reason she drew a line between us!" "No," Quinn argued and shook her head. "She doesn't love you." "What did you say?" Chase yelled and slammed his fist on the table. "Don't you dare say that!" Quinn looked up at him, the words on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them. Three years of this marriage had taught her a lot. She was no longer the naive, clueless girl she used to be. Rosalie would never marry Chase. He was beneath her. The Lane family wasn't a dynasty, but Elaine and her husband were university professors who moved in respectable circles. After Rosalie was found, Quinn had a small group of childhood friends, Chase among them. One by one, they had all drifted away from Quinn, drawn to the "lost and found" sister. At the time, Quinn had felt hurt, but she never complained. She had been conditioned to believe that Rosalie deserved all the good things in the world after her ordeal. It was only now, years too late, that she understood it had all been a calculated game by Rosalie. She had never been jealous of Rosalie for being the biological daughter. It was Rosalie who, from the moment she returned, had looked at Quinn like an enemy. Sometimes Quinn even wondered if her marriage to Chase was also part of Rosalie's plan. But she couldn't figure out why. Rosalie didn't want Chase, but she could have easily kept him dangling as a backup, completely devoted to her. Rosalie was more than capable of that; she had stolen all of Quinn's friends in a single year. There was no need to make him marry her sister, cutting off all possibility of a future romance. Unless Rosalie had another motive. Quinn knew her sister well enough now to understand that Rosalie never did anything without a purpose. So, by asking for a divorce, had she inadvertently threatened one of Rosalie's interests? What could it be? Chapter 4 You Want Me Quinn wasn't sure if her suspicions were right, but she was certain of one thing: Rosalie didn't like her. She hated her. But what could she do? She had been adopted by Rosalie's parents. They had given her a second chance at life. That was a debt she could never repay. And Rosalie was their only child, once lost and now cherished like the most precious jewel. What complaints could Quinn possibly voice? As a child, Quinn would have willingly given Rosalie everything she owned, even without being manipulated. She, too, had pitied the girl who had suffered so much. But Rosalie had taken everything from her by force. Quinn hadn't understood it then, but she did now. It was too late. She had wasted three years of her life on Chase. Now, it was time for it to end. "Let's not talk about that," she said, rising to her feet, the long dress swirling around her ankles. "Chase, let's get a divorce." "In your dreams!" Quinn looked at him, surprised. She had expected him to be relieved. Why was he reacting like this? The words had escaped his lips before he could stop them. He paused, then a cold smirk spread across his face. "You want a divorce, so we get a divorce? You think you're the one who calls the shots here?" Quinn didn't want to argue about it. For her to have even spoken the word "divorce" meant she had thought it through countless times. It wasn't one single incident, but an accumulation of a thousand humiliations that had finally given her the courage. "Then what will it take for you to agree?" she asked. A cruel smile touched his lips. "You want a divorce? Fine. Give me a son, and I'll sign the papers." Quinn froze, completely stunned. She never would have imagined he would say something so absurd. "A... a son?" "That's right, a son!" Chase barked, seeming pleased with his own cleverness. "You do that, and I'll agree to a divorce." The irony was suffocating. "You don't even touch me. Am I supposed to immaculately conceive?" Chase laughed and argued, "See? Your true purpose is showing. This was never about a divorce. This is all just a ploy to get me into your bed!" He raked his eyes over her, his expression full of disgust. "I'm telling you, keep dreaming! You're not even worth a fraction of Rosalie. She's the only one for me. I will never touch you! So get that idea out of your head!" Quinn closed her eyes. She had heard those humiliating words for three years. She thought she had become immune, but they still stung. Not because she held any hope for Chase, but because she was mourning the person she used to be, the woman who had let herself live like this for so long. Her thick, curled lashes cast shadows on her cheeks. Chase realized he had been staring at her, lost in thought. The realization infuriated him. She is doing it again! Using her looks to manipulate me. So what if she is pretty? She is nothing compared to Rosalie. Yes, Rosalie is the most beautiful. I won't be swayed by this witch. "Just behave yourself," he snapped, turning to leave. "I'm busy enough at work without having to come home and deal with your pathetic little games! You're so calculating!" After he left, Quinn calmly opened her phone and messaged the shop where she had previously bought her supplies. After confirming her order, she got up to go pick it up. On the way, she got a call from Lucy Blake. Lucy was her college classmate and her best friend. Before Rosalie left, all of Quinn's friends had been stolen away. After marrying Chase, Quinn had sunk into a deep depression, becoming so insecure that she was afraid to even talk to people. But Lucy was a bright, cheerful force of nature, a little sunbeam who had slowly broken through Quinn's walls. After a few shared experiences, they had become inseparable. "Quinn!" Lucy's voice was infectious with happiness. A small smile touched Quinn's lips as she replied, "Lucy, what's up? It's rare for you to call." They usually texted. "I missed you!" Lucy chirped. "What are you up to?" "Just heading out to pick something up." "My internship is almost over! We have to go out for dinner to celebrate." "Okay." "Hey, Quinn, you sound a little off. Is everything okay?" Quinn hesitated for a moment and decided to tell her the truth, "I'm... I'm planning to get a divorce." Lucy shrieked, "What? Why?" She had seen Quinn's husband once from a distance, who was tall and handsome. While she was sad her friend had gotten married so young, she had wanted to introduce Quinn to her brothers. She had wished her friend all the happiness in the world. And now Quinn was getting a divorce? "Because..." Quinn explained and trusted Lucy completely. "He's in love with someone else. We've been married for three years, and he's never touched me." "Holy crap!" Lucy yelled into the phone. "Is he even a man? With a bombshell like you, how could he possibly control himself? Wait, hold on. It's not... he's not impotent, is he?" Quinn blinked. She hadn't considered that. "Yes! That has to be it! He's impotent!" Lucy declared with finality. "Otherwise, there's no way he could keep his hands off you! Quinn, divorce him! I totally support you! A healthy sex life is one of the three pillars of a happy marriage!" Lucy's words pierced through the gloom that had settled over Quinn's heart, and she let out a small laugh. "Okay," she said. "I'll divorce him." "I know an amazing lawyer!" Lucy said excitedly. "I'll get you the best! We'll make that impotent jerk leave with nothing!" Quinn hadn't even thought about that. She didn't want anything from Chase. Someone called Lucy's name in the background. "Quinn, I gotta go! We'll talk more when we meet up! Bye!" After hanging up, Quinn felt a little lighter. The shop she was going to was a bespoke tailor shop run by an elderly couple. It was tucked away in an old alley, a hidden gem that had been there for decades. Quinn had stumbled upon it as a child, and the couple had partly inspired her to study fashion design. The alley was too narrow for cars, so she parked a block away. Grabbing the sugar-free pastries she had bought for the old couple, she walked into the narrow lane. The air was cold, and the sky had turned a heavy gray, threatening snow. The alley was deserted, and the ancient banyan tree at its entrance was bare, its naked branches stark against the sky. It was a scene of perfect winter desolation. Quinn pulled her coat tighter around her and looked up. A man was just stepping out of the tailor shop. Chapter 5 The Man He was tall, dressed in a tailored black suit under a matching full-length cashmere coat. The warm light from the shop's awning cast his profile in shadow, but she could still make out the high bridge of his nose and the sharp line of his jaw. His deep eyes were like an ocean, exuding an air of cool indifference. His looks were top-tier, but what truly arrested the heart was the powerful, aristocratic aura that clung to him like a second skin. It was an intimidating presence that commanded respect and instilled a sense of awe. He glanced down, his eyes briefly meeting hers, and the dim streetlamp caught a sharp glint in his gaze. Quinn's heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear in a flustered gesture. She had seen her fair share of handsome men. Chase himself was very good-looking. But she was unprepared to be so completely stunned by a stranger. A blush crept up her neck. Thankfully, he was taking long strides and passed her in an instant. She didn't see him turn his head slightly to catch a glimpse of the tips of her ears, bright red against the white fur collar of her coat. Quinn hurried into the shop. She had known the old couple for over a decade and considered them family. They treated her like their own granddaughter. If there was anything in her life that Rosalie hadn't managed to take from her, it was these two dear people. Rosalie had come here twice, full of curiosity, but she quickly lost interest, complaining that the alley was dirty, the old couple was boring, and the shop was old-fashioned. After that, she never came back. In those days, Quinn had wanted to share every part of her life with Rosalie. The result was that Rosalie had quickly won over all their relatives and friends, leaving Quinn isolated. For years, the two old tailors in this shop had been Quinn's only source of warmth. She was chatting with them when she heard a noise at the door. She looked up and felt that jolt of surprise again. It was the same man. He had come back. Adele Parker put down her fabric and took off her reading glasses, her eyes wide with surprise. "Julian? What are you doing back?" It was indeed Julian. He must have been walking quickly, as a lock of hair had fallen across his forehead. His narrow, obsidian eyes were unreadable as they swept over Quinn before settling on Adele. "I just remembered my mother's birthday is coming up. I'd like to order a custom gown for her." "Your mother's birthday? Isn't that still six months away?" Adele asked, confused. "Why order it now? You usually come in a month before." "Work is busy. I'm afraid I'll forget." Adele smiled, "Alright. It's warm in here. Take your coat off. Let me finish with Quinn, and then I'll help you." Quinn looked down at her phone, hiding the surprise in her eyes. The man exuded such an air of refined power that he seemed completely out of place in this tiny shop. And yet, Adele spoke to him with such familiarity. She wondered what their relationship was. Pushing the thought aside, she focused on the color swatches she needed. "Quinn, dear, what do you think of this one?" Adele sat down beside her, and they began to talk in low voices. Once Quinn had selected her items, she stood up to leave. This shop was usually her sanctuary, but today, with the addition of this man and his overwhelming presence, the cozy space suddenly felt cramped and suffocating. "Adele, I should get going..." She stood too quickly and bumped into a nearby clothes rack. "Careful." A cool, woody scent filled her senses. She looked up to find the tall, imposing figure of the man standing beside her, one hand steadying the rack. He had taken off not just his cashmere coat but his suit jacket as well. The crisp black fabric of his shirt was rolled up twice at the cuffs, revealing a glimpse of the strong, defined lines of his forearms. In the warm yellow light, she could see the faint blue of veins beneath his pale skin, an unexpectedly intimate detail that radiated masculine strength. Quinn's heart gave a hard thud. She stammered a thank you and quickly stepped back, nearly tripping over Adele. "Oh, Quinn, what's gotten into you today? You're all thumbs," the old woman said, steadying her with a teasing smile. "Are you okay?" Quinn asked, startled. "Did I step on you?" "No, I'm fine," Adele said. "The weather's turning. You should head home. Drive safely." Quinn didn't dare stay a moment longer. After confirming the old woman was alright, she grabbed her things and hurried out. Once she was gone, Adele looked Julian up and down, teasing, "Something's not right with you today." Julian stood and retrieved his jacket, replying, "Don't tease me. Please take care of my mother's gown." Adele just smiled, "You rarely come here, and when you do, you're in and out in a flash. But today, you waited patiently for nearly half an hour. Was it really for your mother's dress?" Her face held a knowing look that saw right through him. Julian stood tall, his movements clean and efficient as he put on his coat. Adele stepped forward to smooth the lapels, warning, "Quinn is a beautiful girl, but don't you get any ideas. She's married." "I know." The old woman was taken aback. "You know? You know her?" Julian hummed in assent. He adjusted his cuffs, saying, "I have to go." Adele knew his temperament and didn't press him. "Drive safe." When Julian stepped out of the alley, Quinn's car was gone. His driver opened the door of a discreetly luxurious sedan, and Julian slipped inside. Two miles down the road, his phone rang. He answered it, "What?" "Well, well. Someone's in a good mood." Julian raised an eyebrow, asking, "You can tell?" Zeke Croft laughed, replying, "No one else could, but we've known each other since we were in diapers." "Cut the crap, Zeke," Julian said, his voice cool. "Get to the point." "It's about you. What else? It's your own fault for being so damn handsome. All these women are dying to throw themselves at you, but you won't give them the time of day. So now they're trying to get to you through other channels. My grandmother just got another request to set you up on a blind date." Julian's eligibility was off the charts, and countless heiresses and debutantes were vying for his attention. But he was naturally dominant, arrogant, and cold, impossibly hard to get close to. Julian said nothing. "I know you're not interested," Zeke continued, "but at least show my grandma some respect. You have no idea what they say about you behind your back." "Not interested." "With that personality of yours, I have no idea what they see in you," Zeke grumbled. "Anyway, they're all gossiping that you must be... you know... huge. That you look like you would be incredible in bed. They're practically fantasizing about ripping your pants off to measure you..." "What is this nonsense?" Julian cut in, his brow furrowed. "I'm hanging up." "Wait!" Zeke said quickly. "Your new yacht! When are you going to invite me to see it?" "This weekend," Julian said. "Bring a few people." Chapter 6 He Throws Parties? It took Quinn two days to make the comforters for Rosalie. In this day and age, you could buy any kind of bedding imaginable. But Rosalie always insisted that the ones Quinn made were different, warmer, lighter, and infused with the "scent of home." Elaine, of course, had eaten it up, immediately decreeing that Quinn would make new ones for Rosalie every year from now on. Quinn looked at the finished comforters, and a sad smile touched her lips. If only Rosalie had truly been my sister. If only she didn't hate me. From the moment Rosalie had returned, everything had changed. Her parents were different. Her friends had vanished. To the outside world, Quinn had gained a sister who adored her, and her adoptive parents' love remained unchanged. She was the luckiest girl in the world. But she finally understood the truth. From the day Rosalie came back, Quinn hadn't had a home at all. These two comforters would be the last she ever made. After dropping them off, Quinn was driving home when a call came in from Chase. "Saturday afternoon, you're coming with me to a party on a yacht," he said, his tone clipped. "Make sure you look stunning, understand?" "I'm not going." "Quinn, what the hell has gotten into you lately? If this is your little game to get my attention, then fine, congratulations, it worked. Happy now?" When you cared about someone, their every word was a weapon. But when you stopped caring, it was all just noise, like a dog barking at nothing. For the first time, Quinn realized how liberating it was to finally let go of this dead-end love. "Think whatever you want," she said. "Chase, I wasn't joking about the divorce." She hung up before he could reply. She must make her intentions crystal clear to Chase. Next, she would have to convince Elaine and her husband. But before that, she needed to focus on the design competition she had entered. Once that was over, she would sit down with her parents and have the talk. They were obsessed with appearances, but if she was resolute, surely they would respect her decision. As she got out of her car, a new message popped up on her phone. It was from Chase. "Saturday's party is important. As long as you are Mrs. Sterling, you will fulfill your duties as my wife." Quinn didn't reply. She went to her room to work on her competition entry. She sat for a long time, her mind a blank. Frustrated, she opened her phone, scrolling through old videos for inspiration. A clip of a singer appeared on the screen, something Lucy had sent her. He was one of those pretty-boy teen idols Lucy was obsessed with, constantly raving about his "divine looks." It was an exaggeration. If a man like that truly existed, he would look more like the man she had seen at the tailor shop. His tall frame and deep-set, handsome features flashed in her mind. She jolted back to reality, shocked that she had been daydreaming about a stranger's face. She patted her cheeks, took a deep breath, and looked back at her sketchpad. Suddenly, a novel idea sparked in her mind. Inspiration flooded her, and her pencil flew across the paper. Her phone was on silent. It lit up several times with an incoming call, but she was too absorbed to notice. Unable to reach Quinn, Rosalie was so furious she almost threw her phone against the wall. Then Chase called again, whining that Quinn was serious about the divorce and asking what he should do. Rosalie fumed. What should he do? How should I know? The man was completely useless. He couldn't even handle one little Quinn! She was suddenly incredibly grateful she had pushed him to marry Quinn all those years ago. Otherwise, he would still be clinging to her. She would never stoop to being with a man like that. The man she wanted was someone better. Just then, her phone pinged. She snatched it up. At the very top of her chat list, a pinned conversation with the single-letter nickname "J" had a new message. It was from him. Rosalie sat up straighter, her heart pounding sweetly as she clutched the phone. It had taken her almost three years to get him to add her as a contact. She had spent two and a half of those years slowly breaking down his defenses. It was only in the last six months that they had started chatting intermittently. But in the last month, he had become noticeably warmer. Her hard work was paying off. All the effort she had poured into crafting the perfect persona, the ambitious, innocent, beautiful girl, through her texts, her photos, and their conversations was about to bear fruit. The head of the Sterling family, Julian, would be wrapped around her little finger soon. The boys who used to follow Quinn around, as successful as they were, were nothing compared to Julian. Once Rosalie was his girlfriend, it would be the perfect time to make her triumphant return to the country. But the moment wasn't quite right. She could sense he was starting to fall for her, but she needed a catalyst, something to push him over the edge and make him confess. She would have to think of something. Back in Lakeshore City, in the Apex Tower, Julian put down his phone, took off his glasses, and pinched the bridge of his nose. He pressed the intercom button. "Have a gift prepared for..." He paused, frowning, and changed his mind. "Never mind." It wasn't the right time to send a gift. And when he did, he should choose it himself. The yacht party was tomorrow. Julian had left the planning to Zeke, who excelled at this sort of thing, like parties, galas, and art shows. He had a passion for all of it. A trip out to sea was a minor affair for Zeke. Many of the invited guests were surprised. It wasn't that they had never been on a yacht, but they were shocked that Julian was the owner. Though he was the head of the powerful Sterling family, managing generations of accumulated wealth, he was famously private and reserved. He had given interviews to financial magazines, but only as text; he never allowed his photo to be taken. A global survey of the ten most mysterious billionaire families had ranked the Sterling family near the top. And he was throwing a party on a yacht? What a surprise! The combination of sun, sand, yachts, and heirs conjured images of powerful men surrounded by a sea of bikini-clad women. But picturing Julian's face in that scene sent a shiver down many a spine. They looked down at the thick, formal invitation in their hands. Was this really a party or a G7 summit? Charles personally called Quinn to ask about her attendance. She couldn't refuse an elder. Though she and Chase didn't live with his parents, Charles had always been kind to her. Now that he was asking directly, she couldn't bring herself to be rude. After hanging up, Quinn tried to console herself. It was just a party. She would make an appearance and leave. She had no idea that Chase had hired a professional styling team, who spent two hours on her hair and makeup before dressing her in an elegant evening gown. Chase was very pleased with the result. "You are my wife," he said, looking her up and down. "When you're out, you represent my family's image. Don't you dare embarrass me on that yacht. If you were half as sensible as Rosalie, I wouldn't have to worry so much." Quinn ignored him and silently got into the car. When they arrived at the marina, the sight of the colossal white vessel took her breath away. She couldn't have known that on this yacht, an event was about to unfold that would change her life forever. For more exciting content, please download the "KiKIStory" app to continue reading.
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Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
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Liceo, pannolini e un segreto: Grace ha 19 anni ed è madre del figlio di Theodore, il Re Alpha. Una notte dimenticata scatena un'attrazione fatale. Lui la protegge dai pericoli, ma come reagirà Theodore quando scoprirà la verità? La rivendicherà come sua? Un amore travolgente e proibito.
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