Noah's POV"I'll make Thalia's father believe that he succeeded in killing me," I said to Isaiah and he cursed."You mean, you'll put your life on the line?""I promised myself that I will do everything to protect my family."Isaiah massaged his forehead. "Noah, Mr. Roberts is a retired Military General. By now, he definitely knows that we captured the people hired to follow you and Paige. There's also a possibility that those plans are a trap.""I know," I said and slowly nodded. "That's why I'll play his game.""What do you mean?"I rested my back against the couch. "I'll do the rest, Isaiah. Just make sure that no one will interfere in my plans because if something goes wrong, I'd be caught and die.""Noah…" he said and cursed again. "Damn! I don't like your plans!"That very night, I called Thalia, begging to stop her father. She's being so stubborn and said she would only make her father stop if I come to her tonight. My plan is working.My first plan is to make Thalia believe th
Paige's POVTears formed in the corner of my eyes. I felt like something exploded right in my face. No! No! That's impossible. I shook my head as I grabbed Achi's arm. "W-What… What do you mean?"He palmed his forehead and shook his head. "I don't know what happened, Paige. I just saw the news about Noah's car exploding and a body inside was found."I sucked my breath as my hands trembled. I shook my head continuously. "No. No, Achi. It's not him. It's not him, Achi."He nodded. "We believed that it's not him, but Oliver is here. He confirmed that it was Noah inside that car—"I didn't wait for Achi to finish talking. I ran downstairs and saw Oliver and Isaiah with Steve and my cousins. I rushed towards Oliver and grabbed his arm.He looked at me with tears in the corner of his eyes. "Miss Paige…""What happened, Oliver. It's not him, right? Tell me it was not him!"He looked down. He seemed to be restraining his tears a while ago but his emotions bursted out after he saw me. "Miss Pa
Paige's POV"Paige…"I lazily lifted my face and looked at Neo, who just entered my office—Noah's office. He's looking at me with those gentle eyes. I felt my blood start boiling. I still can remember how he tried to ruin me and Noah. I can still remember the selfishness in his eyes that day he picked up Nate.Nate. Right! I have a hunch that he's my Liam. I think I just have to lure Neo to get what I want.I flashed an exhausted smile. "Neo."Without further ado, he rushed to me and hugged me. I was taken aback. I wanted to push him away but my arm did the opposite. I hugged him.He caressed my hair. "It's okay, Paige. It's okay, Paige. I'm here. I'll take care of you."A selfish comfort. I want to slap him and laugh at him. He can never lure me again. I've learned my lesson. I've learned to observe the people around me. The deaths of the people around me made me learn and made me stronger in a negative way. Yes, I must say. I learned the hard way.Tears streamed down my cheeks as I
Paige's POV"This is your fault, Paige! This is your fault! You killed Noah!"I lazily bore my eyes at Thalia, who blocked me in front of Noah's company. She was looking at me with fury. Her eyes are burning with hatred. Now, seeing her convinced me that she's not really involved with what's happened to us.I sucked my breath and gripped the strap of my bag. I stared at her without emotions in my eyes."This is your fault, Paige!" She screamed again and was about to slap me when I pushed her away.She fell on the ground, shocked with what I did. I gritted my teeth as my eyes sharpened. She was looking at me with her widened eyes. I don't even care if someone sees us. I'm so done with her attitude. I don't wanna be kind and a coward anymore."Leave, Thalia. I still haven't forgotten how you stole my husband," I said as I balled my fists. "Leave, Thalia!""No!" She growled back and stood on her feet. She was about to attack me when Oliver and my bodyguards blocked her. I lifted my chin,
Paige's POV"Thank you for giving me a chance to eat dinner with you, Paige."I smiled at Neo. "It's nothing compared to how you made me feel better these past few days, Neo. I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for comforting me."He smiled and grabbed my hand. He squeezed it as he stared into my eyes. "For you, Paige. Anything for you."I nodded and smiled at him again. We started eating in silence while music was playing. After eating, he offered to have a drink."Do you want some wine?"I stared at him for a second and then I nodded. "That would be great."He smiled sweetly. "Wait. I'll just get wine."I nodded. He entered the kitchen of his house. While he's away. I took something from my bag. I poured the liquid content on Neo's food and bit the tip of my finger after that. I waited for him to come back carrying a bottle of wine and glasses.He smiled at me. "Let's have a drink."I nodded and accepted the glass. He poured on my glass and on his glass too. We gently bumped
Paige's POV"Paige, release me! Damn it!"I stared at Neo with a blank face. He's tied to the chair while glaring at me. I crossed my arms and shot an eyebrow up."Paige!" He tried to struggle but he couldn't free himself.I heaved a sigh. "You're just wasting your energy, Neo.""Damn you, Paige! I've loved you!"I tilted my head. "Did I tell you to love me? I didn't Neo. You're unlucky, you fell in love with the wrong woman."He laughed hard. "You'll regret this, Paige. If you're thinking I was the one who killed Noah, you're wrong. I will never kill him, Paige. I want him to suffer wide-eyed. I want to kill him in emotional pain."I rose from my seat and slowly walked towards him. I nodded. "Okay, then. I will erase your name from Noah's list of killers."His forehead creased. "You've gone crazy.""YOU ARE THE ONE WHO'S CRAZY!" I shouted at him.I rushed to him and grabbed his jaws, making him look at my face."Look at me, you bastard! Look at me and tell me what I did to you to man
Paige's POV"Are you sure you want to move into your grandfather's house?"I looked Alex in the eyes. There are doubts in it. Now, I know he's also thinking the same thing as Ares. I can't blame them, though. They know me so well that they can even read the expression on my face.I slowly nodded. "I need to do something.""That might put you in danger, Paige.""I know," I answered. "That's why I'm planning to go there alone."His forehead creased. "What?"I smiled at him. "I will be fine, Alex.""How about the kids? I don't know what to say to Nate anymore, Paige. He keeps on asking about his dad. What happened to Neo Hanson, by the way? Where is he?""He's somewhere safe.""Paige!"I rose from my seat and turned my back on Alex. I remained in that position as I spoke. "I want you to look after my kids, Alex. I will find Noah."I heard him gasping. "Paige, Noah is dead!""No," I answered and faced him. I shook my head. It wasn't him, Alex. That burned body wasn't him.""You said it yo
Paige's POV"Paige, what happened? I thought you're with Mr. Hanson?" He looked so worried as he asked me.I understand him. Last time, Noah even called him to make sure that I won't lose my job, now I'm about to get engaged to him. This sounds so crazy, I know. But I have a plan. I don't trust Harold Wolkzbin even if he's my grandfather. I'm sorry, mom, but I can't find myself to trust your father.I looked down as I chewed my bottom lip. "Mr. Monroe, someone killed him.""What? H-How? I mean… last month he… Damn!"I shook my head. "I didn't know my grandfather had another plan. I thought he's just gonna help me find Noah's killer."He heaved a sigh and gently pulled my arm closer to him. "Look, Paige. I know you don't want this marriage either. I don't like it too. I have someone I like already."I looked up at him. "You don't like this marriage?"Then, could he be a great help?He shook his head. "I'm not a fan of marriage for convenience, Paige. I don't like this. But for our sake