KEIRA’s POVI slammed the door shut behind me, feeling a sense of regret wash over me. Clint's invitation was tempting, and I would have jumped at it before he even asked, but my promise to Natasha kept ringing in my head.I was barely at home most of the time, and she had asked that we eat dinner together, seeing as it had been a long time since we had done that. I let out a sigh and removed my bag from my shoulder.As I approached the living room, I heard Natasha's voice booming from the living room."Oh yeah! Do not forget to take some pictures and bring some souvenirs back with you," she giggled.She sounded rather giddy. Who on earth was she talking to? Had she gotten a boyfriend or something?"Alright, I will talk to you later, Brendon."My heart skipped a beat. Brendon? Was she talking to Brendon?I walked into the living room, and Natasha paused. She had been roaming in front of the couch with a phone to her ear. The bright smile on her face died down, and the phone slid down

KEIRA’s POV As I walked into Clint's office, I felt excitement creeping up my spine. I could not shake off the atrocious things we had said and did yesterday. My eyes found Clint, who was nose deep in paperwork as he sat behind his desk. His eyes moved to me, and I felt my heart skip a million beats.I took a seat on the couch. Today just felt noticeably different, and I knew why."Hey Keira, how is it going?" Clint asked with a warm smile.He looked so comfortable sitting there. Was I the only one reliving the memories of last night? Did it affect only me? The thought made me a little sad. I had expected him to fret about it, just like I did. "I am alright, I guess," I replied and blushed."So, how has life been treating you lately?" he asked, getting straight to the point.I let out a sigh and decided to push those thoughts aside. It was time for therapy."I don't know. It's just been stressful. I still feel anxious about taking over my father's company. It is a huge responsibil

CLINT’s POVI walked into the meeting room, the sound of my footsteps echoing against the polished floor. The room was spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows on one side that offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline. The walls were painted a muted shade of blue, and the large oval table in the centre of the room was surrounded by plush leather chairs.Kane was already seated at the head of the table, along with several other investors. I took my seat next to Kane and waited for the meeting to begin. After a few minutes of small talk, Kane cleared his throat and called the meeting to order."I have called you all here today because I have an important announcement to make," Kane began, his voice commanding attention. "As you all know, I am not getting any younger, and it is time for me to start thinking about my successor."The room fell silent as everyone leaned forward, eager to hear who Kane had chosen to take over his empire."I am proud to announce that my daughter, Keira,

KEIRA’s POVI lay on my bed, staring up at the ceiling as my mind raced with anxious thoughts. The room was so dark that I could barely see my own hand in front of me. The curtains were drawn tightly over the window, blocking out any sliver of sunlight that dared to enter. It was daytime, but it might as well have been the middle of the night.Calvin's sudden appearance had shaken me to my core. When he disappeared from our lives, I was glad. I thought I was finally safe, but his appearance had shattered that illusion. I was too scared to leave my room, too scared to face him again.What if he was right outside the house, waiting for me? Now, I was hyper-aware of my surroundings.My anxiety was at an all-time high, and every little sound made me jump. I could not focus on anything, and my mind was constantly racing with worst-case scenarios. I felt trapped, like a prisoner in my own room.Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door and Natasha's voice calling out to me. "Keira, are you okay?

KEIRA’s POV I sat on the sofa, in Clint's living room, wrapped in a blanket he had given me, staring into the empty space ahead of me. I was not expecting Calvin to show up in front of me again, and not especially in front of Clint's office.His presence threw me off guard and I did not know how to react. I felt useless, helpless as I remained mute and let Clint do all the talking. I had once thought I could face Calvin when next he reappeared but here I was, shivering like a wet cat.The sound of Clint's footsteps hammering on the floorboard interrupting my thoughts. "Are you feeling better now?" he asked, sitting down beside me and handing me a cup of coffee.I turned to face him and managed a small smile. "A bit better, but still anxious," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.We sat in silence for a while, and I could not help but wonder what he was thinking. Would he break up with me if the photo leaked? He had so much to lose, his job as a therapist, his reputation, every