EMILY POV"You really do not know so much about your husband, do you? She once had your husband wrapped all around her finger and she can still do it again. I'm not trying to badmouth her but it's the truth. I have wanted to inform you about this since the gathering but I haven't been able to do so," she said.I was shocked to my marrow and struggled to stay composed."If I get what you're saying, Annabel was my husband's ex-girlfriend who had also slept with him?" I asked."That's right. Since I saw you at the gathering, I've loved your energy and dedication. To be sincere, Leo Robbins does not deserve you. I know all about his flirty scheme because my fiancé owns the hotel he frequents. I do not mean to spoil your happy day but I'd feel guilty if I keep it to myself," she said."It's fine, Vera. Thanks for the information," I said.”You're welcome, Emily. Have a wonderful day," she said and left. My mind played back my last meeting with Annabelle and how she had spoken ill of Leo.

KAY POVAs I drove into the Robbins Estate, I recalled that Father had invited me to Leo and Emily’s dinner party but I was not interested in whatever they were doing. The couple’s existence made me sick and I struggled to keep a happy face around them. Leo had always been my sworn enemy. I never liked the fact that my father impregnated my mother and ditched her with the baby. Then he came for me when I was two years old after my mother’s death and brought me to his newly married pregnant wife. I envied the love he showed to the woman while my mother died of emotional strain. His love for the other woman was also expressed to her son who was an all rounder. He had been a smarty pants since he was two. Then he exceled in sports, spelling bees, debates and other extra curricular activities in school which made him my father’s favorite. Although, father tried to mask his feelings, anyone could tell that he loved the woman and her son. Then tragedy struck and Leo was left with no moth

EMILY POV“We’ve talked about this, Emily. I don’t think a date is necessary,” Leo said and walked over to his swivel chair. I raced after him and faced him squarely, placing my hands at the edges of his chair so he could not stand up.“I know we’ve talked about this and I’m not asking for anything huge. Just a simple date,” I said and paced the room slowly. “All these would be over soon and I’ll return to my former life so I could as well enjoy it when I have the chance,” I explained.He heaved a deep sigh and kept his focus on me for what seemed like hours.“Alright! Meanwhile, don’t bother to change the dress. It looks breathtaking on you,” he said, taking his face off me and typing on his tablet. I giggled with excitement and hurried out of his office after we fixed a time for seven in the evening. Leo’s driver called to pick me up when it was time and I met him sitting in the car when I got to the garage. He was also busy with his phone so we exchanged pleasantries and experien

EMILY POV"She has nothing to do with this. Don't even think about it. I know her and what she's capable of. It was someone else who knew I was developing something," Leo replied.I heaved a sigh as I heard him defend me. That was unlike him but I guessed he was starting to trust me for real."Okay, then! I will work out the other details and our next line of action with Mr. Jude," the lawyer said."Alright," Leo replied and ended the call.I rushed back to my previous spot and pretended to look over the water."So where were we?" he asked, standing beside me and holding the railings. "At the point where your phone rang and you picked the call," I replied and let out a laugh. He grinned as well."I didn't know you could unwind this way. I felt it was always about women and clubbing and…," I said while gesturing but as our faces met, I stopped midway. "Sorry, I don't mean to offend you. I'm just surprised," I quickly added."It's no problem. I know that you think I'm a jerk, flirting w

ANNABEL POVI reflected over all I had done as I drove to the headquarters of R&B Group to meet Leo. He had totally changed since the last time we met. He did not pick my calls. He avoided any meetings or seminars which I might possibly attend. He avoided his usual hangout club and hotels like a plague. The only way we could meet by chance was the opening ceremony for the partnership between our companies. However, I could not wait for the chance. I had to make a move so I decided to pay him a visit in his office. I cared less to think about Emily, my rival because my entire body and soul longed for Leo. I had done so much to have him to myself. We had sex almost everyday before Emily came into the picture but he never asked me to marry him. I could not tell the reason but it was not far-fetched because his father didn't approve of me. He had nothing against our friendship because he knew Leo slept with me countless times but I wasn't an ideal type of a daughter-in-law.When I saw t