Chapter 85Dianna DavenportPOVToday’s events had my nerves bundled in a bunch I wanted nothing more than to be at home filming a video. This sneaking around and doing things behind people’s backs isn’t meant for me.I did have a little laugh with Blake sneaking into the building. I was grateful to Garret for taking the day off to be here with me holding my hand.When we get to Blake’s office, we all sit in silence before Blake’s assistants and the CEO walks in.Today’s the day Sasha and Raide makes their move and tries to take me off my chairman seat, they might not know this, but it will be hilarious to see their faces when they realize I was never in that seat in the first place. I’ve never been more grateful to Blake for keeping me out of this life when he took over my father’s position."Miss Davenport it’s time, the board’s waiting for you downstairs.” Blake’s assistant says.I nod Garret and I walk out of Blake’s office hand in hand.The two assistants lead us to the boardroom

Chapter 87Julliet HarveyPOVToday we buried my uncle. A man who was my father throughout my teenage years and when I needed someone to lean on. He never judged any of the decisions I’ve made. Even when we both knew I was wrong.He babied me throughout my stay with them.I look over at Paige in a corner with Storm. She was an absolute wreck this morning. She didn’t even want to go to the church. It took both Storm and I to get her dressed.I look over at Blake with his mother and sister. They surprised me that they even showed up for the funeral.I make my way over to my aunt. She’s been the toughest through all of this. She’s been helping Paige through all of this, and she hasn’t had a chance to mourn her husband yet. She’s been focused on planning the funeral and taking care of Paige she hasn’t had chance to mourn.She’s in the kitchen with the caterer. “Do you need any help?” I ask.She smiles and me shaking her head. “I’m good I’m almost done.” she tells me.The bags under her ey

Chapter 89Blake DavenportPOVI park my car in the garage before stepping out. I lock up the house before making my way upstairs to the girls. Opening the girl’s bedroom door, I’m surprised to see the room empty. I was sure they weren’t downstairs.Where were the girls? Our bedroom? I push open our bedroom door. “Where are the…” my words stop dead short as soon as I lay eyes on Julliet sitting legs open in nothing but a fucking teddy.Jesus Julliet. “Wha-what’s going on, where are the girls?” I ask.She smiles. “They’re spending the night with your mother so we can have some alone time.” she stands and walks over to me.My eyes trail over her length, she hasn’t worn heels in months and God it’s sexy.I can hardly believe she’d give birth three months ago. Hell, if I wasn’t in the room I wouldn’t believe she’d given birth to twins at all.“So, the girls are by my mother?” I ask.She nods biting her lip.I swallow hard.She walks up behind me and massages my shoulders. “How about we pl

Chapter 90Kendell MarksPOVI’m sitting on my bed in my apartment thinking where my life has gone, I’ve never trusted a man like I did Ryan and he still stabbed me in the back. To think I was excited and freaked out about an engagement but when we were having dinner together and I was in his room it was gone. It was gone out of the box, all I found was an empty box.The ring missing. I knew. I just knew, he must have given it to another woman. A woman he loves. Someone befitting him.Not me a nobody.I’ve always knew I’d end up alone, I was happy that way. I’ll be the cool aunt to Julliet’s children; I’ll always be there for my best friend.I’ll be there when Julliet needs me, I’ll be her shoulder to cry on at moment’s notice.I want to forget I’ve ever even met Ryan. Ryan Rodgers is so far out of my league I’d need a plane to even get close to him.We met by chance, if Blake had asked someone else to do the interview would we still have met? Would he be dating the other reporter ins

Chapter 91Two months later.Garret VanderbiltPOVTomorrow is my wedding day and that’s the last thing on my mind today. Dianna just told me she was pregnant yesterday. I’m going to be a dad again. I almost can’t believe it. I thought it won’t take longer for us to fall pregnant.But knowing our baby will grow up with a group of friends makes me feel so much better. Julliet’s twins, Hallie and Haisley, plus she’s also pregnant right now, exactly two months pregnant from what Blake told me last week. Paige Julliet’s cousin gave birth to a girl Calista a month ago, and Samantha gave birth to a boy Remington three weeks ago. They’re both attending the wedding today with their families. I’m grateful to have friends who’d put their lives on hold to be there for your special. My own family didn’t show up for my big day. But I didn’t need them, I have my friends who love and support me just fine.I’m going to be a dad again. God, I feel too old to be a father again, but I can’t help but be