The first of a twin is always created to protect and guide the second, but no one said anything about them giving up their identity to fulfill the destiny of their younger sibling. London Elrod had no ambition in life, unlike her sister, who had her head in the cloud. One incident and a thing of joy becomes a river of sorrow, and London takes on the identity of her sister. She now has to answer a name that wasn't hers and carry a cross she knew nothing about. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but would she be able to survive till she gets there?
View MoreONE WEEK LATERCHARLOTTE'S POVFueled by my determination and weighed down by the expectations of my father, I made my way to George's office.As I entered the room, his head snapped up from the laptop, his shock and anger at my presence written clearly across his face. But I remained undeterred, my energy radiating from my very core as I approached him with a single-minded purpose."George," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "We have unfinished business.""What are you doing here?" George snapped, his voice dripping with anger. His expression hardened into a mask of stone, his lips pressed together in a thin line.It was clear that my visit was not welcome, that my presence in his office was an unwelcome intrusion. His eyes blazed with fury, betraying his displeasure at my unexpected arrival.But I would not be deterred.But since I had made up my mind to execute my plot on George I wasn't going to back down from my course, neither did I flinch when I saw the displeasure in his fac
GEORGE'S POVThe words from Paris got me entangled in a web of thoughts, I began to ponder on the possibilities of scaling through it successfully without being caught, given the caliber of my mom, I understood that one had to tread carefully, in order to outsmart her, "Are you listening to me?" Her words pierced through my thoughts, intercepting the swarm of information that swirled around my head at the same time, "Yes, Paris, I heard what you said," snapping out of my thoughts, I reassured her with a smile. Even though a part of me still lingered in uncertainty, "You think we could do that, right?" She asked, searching my eyes, which I responded to with a warm smile,I began to ponder on the possibility of losing almost everything I had lived for, the position of the CEO that had kept me going, if we took a wrong step, even though I knew I was supposed to man up to it since I suggested it at first, I couldn't shake off the fear that lurked at the corner of my heart, It was ind
LONDON'S POVThe air in the room felt heavy and stale as I sat alone, my thoughts swirling like a storm. James had told me that George had left earlier to attend to some matters when I had visited his office to deliver the news. I was surprised to find the room empty, my heart sinking with disappointment. "He must be busy," I reasoned, trying to quell the growing unease in my chest. "I'm sure he'll be back soon."As I sat there, my mind became consumed with curiosity about where George might be. Despite my efforts to convince myself that he was likely just spending time with his friends, I couldn't suppress the uneasy feeling that perhaps he was with Charlotte, his mistress. "He must be with her," I thought, a surge of bitterness rising in my throat. The familiar pain of betrayal twisted in my chest like a dagger, its sharp edge digging deeper with each passing moment.The weight of my sorrow hung over me like a thick fog as I sat on the bed, consumed by my thoughts. But the knock a
SOPHIA'S POV,Bubbling in the euphoria of the deal I had just struck with my mom, I drove to Ken's house that evening, I knew taking actions immediately was the best thing to do in order for me to emerge victoriously, overwhelmed by my ecstasy, I had failed to inform him of my coming,"Surprising him with my presence and breaking the news of the opportunity I had just bagged, was enough reason to get him excited," I shrugged at my thoughts, even though it was an attempt to excuse my mistake, since he had warned me about visiting his place without informing him.Without thinking twice, I knocked on the door to his apartment, fluttering from excitement, With no sound of any approaching footsteps, I repeated my rumble on the door and waited rather impatiently,I unlocked his door with the spare key he had given me, when I realized he wasn't in, and entered his dark apartment, on getting to his room, I removed my gown wearing only the red lingerie I had just bought for that purpose, I
GEORGE'S POV"I knew it," I spat, my voice dripping with venom. My words resounded off the walls, echoing the frustration that had built up inside me. Paris, her face, a mask of concern, followed closely behind me. She knew I was reeling on the threshold, that it would take just one more push for me to tip over into uproar.I threw open the door with a force that sent it crashing into the wall, the loud bang serving as an exclamation point to my fury.Rage coursed through my veins, igniting my veins as they strained against my skin. My heart thundered, a primal drumbeat of pure, unbridled fury. It was as if a monster had taken hold of me, a snarling beast that craved destruction and chaos.Every rational thought disappeared in the inferno of my anger, leaving only raw emotion and the urge to lash out. I could feel my muscles tense, primed for action.I knew I was on the verge of losing control of giving in to the monster inside. I could feel the heat radiating off my body, the shar
MRS ROSA'S POVImmediately Oliver left, the thought of seeing through my plans crossed my mind, prior to the announcement I had prepared everything I needed, since I knew George would do anything possible to attain that position, I called Margaret who was our chief chef, "it was going to be fun and I wish them happy trying" I said to myself with a light chuckle."I need you in my room now." I instructed her immediately she received the call,"Okay madam, I'll be right there in a moment." she replied,As I waited for her to arrive, Bruce came in with a glass of my favorite juice, giving me a peck on the cheek before settling on the couch beside me. Just as I took a sip, the door rumbled with the sound of her arrival. Bruce immediately stood up, moving to stand beside the door,"Come in," I answered from inside, making sure our position does not arouse suspicion,As the door swung open, a familiar figure appeared - Margaret, a woman in her early forties who had been working for me since
OLIVER'S POVThe unsettling announcement from my mom got my mind racing with a lot of questions, strongly intertwined, making it difficult for me to comprehend, the more I dwelled on it, the more I realized it was totally against the standing agreement between I and my mom,With that in mind, I rushed to my mom's room to get a clarity of what she was up to, and found her standing by the window, uninterested in whatever she was doing, I called her attention,"Mom!" As I barged into her room, which made her jolt out from her thoughts, gasping as she turned immediately to face me,"What have I told you about entering my room without permission?" She asked angrily, obviously startled by my unannounced entry,Even though she had always warned me against it, it was a habit I was used to, coupled with my agitation, which had gotten the best of me, I couldn't wait for a permission,"Mom, I'm sorry, I just couldn't wait." I responded calmly, in an attempt to pacify her,"Same impatience that m
LONDON'S POV"I'm sorry." The words came from behind, making me turn immediately from the door, Lost in my own thoughts, I entered the room without realizing that George was present. My mind was occupied with my mother's request and her condition, causing me to be unaware of my surroundings. Although I knew George was at home, my distraction made me oblivious to his presence on our bed as I walked in.My heart leaped into my throat at the unexpected sight of my husband, “George!” I exclaimed, the shock of his sudden presence nearly causing me to lose my composure. “You startled me,” I said, my voice a mixture of relief and surprise. As my eyes adjusted to the scene before me, I noticed a romantic display of rose petals and cards decorating the bed and a beautifully wrapped present perched atop the dresser. A warmth began to spread through my body, slowly dispelling the anxious thoughts that had dominated my mind just moments ago.I repeated his name, my voice betraying the wonder an
LONDON'S POVAs I drew closer to Charlotte, her eyes widened, revealing the anxiety she felt at my approach. I was content with the discomfort I caused her, and I maintained our locked gaze as the space separating us became smaller.Charlotte’s mind seemed to race, searching for an escape route in a matter of mere seconds. As quickly as the panic and indecision had set in, she broke free from our standoff and fled toward the shelter of the nearest restroom. My lips curved into a knowing smirk as I watched Charlotte run away, the false air of nonchalance that accompanied my response only served to emphasize the fact that I was fully aware of her attempts to avoid me. Although Charlotte was at the top of my suspect list in the case of my sister’s murder, I had decided against confronting her directly, instead choosing to keep my investigation under wraps for the time being. Turning my back on the direction she'd fled, I headed towards my office, determined to bide my time and conti
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