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

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

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

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

The sharp sound of a slap echoed through the space, accompanied by Rose's harsh breathing as she stared down at the man she'd sent to get rid of Kehlani.The man stood, his gaze stoic even as Rose raised her hand to strike him again.She stopped at the last second, choosing to huff and pace instead. "I told you to leave the country, so how dare you come back here..." She asked, her voice vicious as she stepped closer to him "Are you here to threaten me?"The man shifted, then clasped his hand behind his back. "I have always been loyal Mrs Eagan... I had a reason for coming back" he said then winced when Rose jabbed her hand directly where he'd been shot."No reason you give will be good enough. Isn't it bad that you left a pool of your blood at the crime scene, and now you show your face while the case is still under investigation? If you get caught... " Rose started staying when he cut in."I will gladly serve whatever sentence I am given without implicating you or your husband"Rose