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
Paige's POVSilence filled between me and Ares. He was just looking at me when I saw something on the kitchen counter. Ares glanced at the thing that's keeping my gaze locked."That's a gift from Steve. He bought toys for Asher and Nate yesterday."I slowly nodded. "A remote controlled helicopter?""Yeah. Nate loves it."Suddenly, an idea popped up in my mind. My lips curved into a smile as I laughed. Ares looked at me with furrowed eyebrows."What's in your mind, Paige?"I just grinned at him. "May I borrow your cellphone? I'm gonna call Oliver. I can't use my cellphone. It might be bugged."He nodded and handed me his phone despite the visible confusion in his eyes. I typed Oliver's number and called him.[Hello? Who is this?]"Oliver."[Miss Paige! I've been waiting for your call.]I smiled. "Can you buy a remote controlled something that has a camera, Oliver? I need it today."[Sure, Miss Paige.]"Thank you. Give it to Alex today. I'll be waiting."[Noted, Miss Paige. By the way,
Paige's POVThe day before my engagement with Mr. Monroe, the news about it roared like thunder. I don't know what's the big deal about it but it was all over the news and the internet. I thought it would be private. Papa assured me that it would be private, so seeing my face on the news shocked me real good. I don't know what to say. Surely, my cousins already heard it.My phone suddenly rang. And yeah… Speaking of cousins.I massaged my forehead and answered the call. "Hello?"[What the hell is this, Paige? What's with the engagement?]I sucked my breath. "It was… planned by Papa."[And you agreed?]"I can't do anything about it, Ares."[You can definitely do something, Paige. And really? Your ex boss?]I heaved a sigh and sat on the bed. Ares continued scolding me for moving into my grandfather's house. He even warned me that he'll personally drag me back home if I didn't do anything to stop the engagement. I know where he's coming from.I don't like this either but I have plans. M
Noah's POVI balled my fists as I remained glaring at the close door. I've been held like a prisoner in this cold room for God knows how long. I don't know how I managed to survive. I can clearly remember losing consciousness inside my car and then the next thing I know, I'm inside this room, alone. If not because of the television in this room, I wouldn't know what's happening outside.I died. That's what everyone believed. I almost believed it too after I saw the news about a burned dead body inside my car. Damn it! I'm worried about Paige and Asher. Naomi too. I'm scared of what Thalia might do to my daughter.I heaved a sigh and stared at my hands. I don't understand. After my alleged death, Neo disappeared together with his son. I don't know what's the purpose of all of these. I don't know what's happening. I wanna see Paige. I wanna see my kids but I couldn't escape from this fcking room. It was heavily guarded.The door swung open. I gritted my teeth and stared at the man who j