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SYBIL EAGAN POVThe events I remembered varied in their intensity, and some were more vivid than others. But it all ended with me feeling a terrible loss after being left at the altar with no explanation from Dian except for the horrible message he left for me with the priest. Zach sat in the corner looking out of it, but I could feel his rage from the way his finger were clenched tightly together. His gaze was directed at the ground in concentration and I wondered what he was planning in his headKushi was more verbal and wore her anger on her sleeve. Both of them hated Dian and from what I could remember, I had an idea why and I couldn't blame them. Kushi stepped closer to me all of a sudden and I could tell from the way her eyes twitched and her lips quavered that she had a difficult time finding the right emotion to portray.She wasn't the only one though. I was in a daze. My head felt fuzzy, and my emotion was scattered all over the place.One thing was certain. My whole night
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DIAN ANGELO POV.Kehlani was dead. The news had come as a shock, but it wasn't enough to keep the press off my case, mostly because Helaena had granted them an interview where she confirmed that we were back together. It was infuriating, and I knew I had to give a statement or the whole fiasco would never die down. And I didn't need the scrutiny, especially after learning of Kehlani's death.The cops had said it was a homicide, but deep down I could tell who was behind it. The Eagan's. But why would they take it so far? Did Kehlani threaten them- that was the only reason that made sense. It was the only thing that would explain why they took such a drastic measure. Or maybe they were just pissed that she didn't look after Sybil well enough and she disappeared because of her negligence. Whatever it was, Kehlani did not deserve to die... There was also a tiny part of me that felt mildly responsible. But I couldn't dwell on it. I had other pressing problems. The paparazzi were making it
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SYBIL EAGAN POV The quietness that descended after my speech was deafening, and the reporter's eyes widened comically in shock. I could see some of the staff furiously typing on their laptops- I knew they were all writing about me. "Pardon. Did you just say you were abducted" she asked incredulously and I clenched my fist as my hands trembled. The memory of everything I'd been through threatened to overwhelm me, but I was done with being weak. I've already been taken advantage of, my head had been messed with and I'd been lied to. It was time to fight back, and I promised not to spare anyone that deserved it. I held the woman's gaze, forcing myself to sit straighter, showing no fear. "Yes, I was. I've been kept against my will for the past six months" "This is..." The reporter sputtered for words frantically. "Wow... I can't believe this... This is mind-boggling... But how did you get away... How did you escape your abductor and do you know who they are? If you were held for su
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SYBIL EAGAN POV"I can't believe your parents. Do they even feel any remorse at all" Kushi fumed, her hands poised and clenched as if she wanted to strangle something.My eyes got blurry all of a sudden, the hot tears that I refused to let out burning my irises. All I wanted to do was just curl up and sleep for hours. I could still see the broken look in Seth's eyes as I pushed him away and stumbled into Zach's car, who immediately drove us off the venue. It wasn't him. I had been about to break down and I knew another second in his presence and pretending to be fine was going to be the last straw that broke me to pieces. I couldn't allow that, not after holding it together for so long.Kushi took a cautious step towards me as if she was afraid that any sudden movement would jar me. She didn't have to. I didn't think anything could shock me more than my parents did. "What are you going to do now?" The question was tentative, rubbing me all the wrong way. Did she think I was just goi
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SYBIL EAGAN POV"Sybil" he started and my hand flew across his face. The sharp sound of my palm striking his cheek left me frozen, and we both stood shell-shocked staring at each other.And then he grabbed my wrist- catching me by surprise- and pulled me until I laid flushed against him, and his arms crushed me even as I started to struggle to get free from his hold. "What the hell do you think you're doing!" I yelled, twisting and yanking myself until he let go of me. I panted, staring at him incredulously. But the raw look of pain in his eyes had me taking notice and my heart clenched furiously in my chest. No, not again. I couldn't... I won't fall for it ever again.He made to grab my wrist again and I stepped back, my whole body shaking as if I'd been doused in icy water. I tried to get it under control but I couldn't. I was so mad, so damn furious that he had the guts to come here, after what he did. "Please, Sybil... You need to hear me out first. I was going to tell you ever
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DIAN ANGELO POV "Argh!!!" I roared, punching at my steering wheel in rage. I'd found a spot to park after leaving Sybil and all I saw was red. The dark feeling that poisoned my veins spread, and I gripped the wheels tighter, my muscles bulging as I applied pressure. I wanted to yank the god-damned thing off. Getting air to fill my lungs was also difficult and remembering the way Zach stood in front of Sybil as if to protect her from a monster made the rage in my chest bubble to an all-time high. It was my fault. It was all my fucking fault. I'd put that look in her eyes, but damn it if I was just going to let her walk away from me.Never. I will not allow it! I could not even bear the thought of being without her for a second more, and she was talking about severing all ties. I'd never let her leave me. And I didn't care if it sounded psychotic. Just thinking about the word she'd spoken to my face had my hackles rising and I punched at the steering wheel once more, the space confin
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SYBIL EAGAN POV."Welcome back, Miss Sybil Eagan!" Everyone cheered, making me pause as I came out of the elevator. I glanced around, taking in the beautiful balloon decorations and the big banner completing the office look. Forcing a smile to my lips, I received the flower that was suddenly thrust into my hand."Welcome back, Miss Eagan. We all are so happy that nothing bad happened to you. We never lost hope that you would be found" my assistant said with a radiant smile on her face. "This place has not been the same without you, Miss Sybil. Thank you for coming back" she cried then hugged me as if she couldn't help herself. I patted her back slowly and she let go and wiped at the tears that had slipped out the corners of her eyes.They all stared at me, and I could see the look of anticipation in their eyes."Thank you so much for such a warm welcome. I am really happy that everything has been running smoothly even though I was absent. I hope this unity will last for ages. Let's a
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SYBIL EAGAN POVThe bed I was lying on was super comfortable, and I turned clutching the willowy pillow. Did my pillow always smell so good... Like Dian. I winced, turning and blinking my eyes open. The moonlight streaming through the window was beautiful, but what was up with the window... Were they always so wide, and what was up with the lights- it was so reddish dim. I bolted upright, my eyes widening even as the effect of sleep made my sight blurry. I rubbed my eyes, then blinked rapidly until I could see better. Everything looked unfamiliar. Where the hell was I? This was definitely not my house, neither was it the office. I could only recall some of the events that took place at the office. Did I faint? Where the hell had Dian taken me? I dragged my hand through my hair in exasperation and tried to get my breathing under control. Panicking was not the answer to a situation like this. "Where's my phone," I let out, my gaze darting around the space. I shoved to my feet and the
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