Paige's POV"Nate refused to talk to me."Those were the most painful words I heard today. We're planning to surrender Neo to the authorities but the situation with Nate is stopping me. My son loved Neo so much that he couldn't accept Noah as his father.I stared at Noah's face. He looked down as pain flickered in his eyes."What should we do?" I asked, almost a whisper."Let him spend time with Neo.""He's our son. I don't wanna lose him again, Noah."He nodded and held my hands. "I'll talk to Neo. For the sake of our child, Paige. Please, let's talk to him. I'd swallow my pride, my anger. I'll do it for Nate."I felt something in my throat. I'm about to cry. "I hate him for stealing our chances to be with Nate.""He took care of him. If we insist on what we want, we might lose our son again. He would hate us and I don't want him to hate us."I sucked my breath and swallowed hard. Neo did a good job stealing my son. I hate him so much!Noah caressed my back and rested his chin on my

Paige's POV"How dare you hide Noah!"I shot an eyebrow up and crossed my arms as I stopped in front of Thalia. She's looking at me with rage. There are dark circles around her eyes and she's obviously stressed."NOAH! NOAH, COME OUT!"I frowned. "He's not here, Thalia."Damn! We were careless. Thalia really saw Noah. Of course, she won't come here in rage if she doesn't have proof or a basis. She really saw him and I know before she came here, she already investigated.She glared at me. "I saw him entering this house, Paige! Don't lie to me!"No! I shouldn't let her know that Noah's alive—I mean, I shouldn't confirm it or give her a single clue about what happened.I laughed sarcastically. "You're seeing a ghost, Thalia.""No! Where is he, Paige?""In the jar, what do you expect?" I said, raising my eyebrow."Fck you! Don't you use sarcasm on me. Stop hiding my husband!"That made me burst. Husband? This woman is crazy."Husband? Thalia, wake up. He didn't marry you."Her face redden

Paige’s POVI walked towards Noah after Steve released my shoulder. I looked up at him, trying to read the emotions in his eyes but it’s all gone now. I can feel the tension in me. My heart is racing. I don’t know what to do. Should I explain to him? We’re not doing anything wrong, but Noah’s probably thinking we’re having a secret affair. If I explain, will he listen? But why would I explain? We’re not in a relationship. Our status isn’t clear yet.I swallowed hard, unable to know what to do or think.“I came because… I think I have to start earning your family’s trust. I-I’ll start with your dad,” he said with an audible pain in his voice.I squeezed my eyes closed. “It’s not like I don’t want you to come here. But why are you here, Noah? We’re just talking on the phone and… and it’s dangerous. What if Thalia sees you or her father’s men? Or perhaps my grandfather’s men? You know my grandfather won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Prison won’t even stop him.”He nodded. “I know.

Paige's POVI took a deep breath, trying to calm myself while standing in front of the conference room of the Hanson Group. Oliver was standing beside me, silently watching.I'm nervous. Everyone inside the room in front of me are high profiled people and well-known businessmen. Standing in front of them would be a great pressure for me but I don't have a choice. Just like what Noah said, I have to collect all our cards to play it well. It'll break the enemies wings and this is our only option to end this mess without declaring a war against the Roberts. I don't wanna end this in a bloody fight, so ending their empire is our last resort."Are you okay, Miss Paige?"I looked at Oliver and smiled. "I'm nervous."He smiled. "It's natural, but you shouldn't show your nervousness, Miss Paige. They would try to intimidate you and find a way to discredit your abilities. You have to be fierce. Show them that you're fearless."I chewed my bottom lip. The problem is I'm scared of what will happ

Paige's POVNoah…I saw him. Someone opened the door beside him. I don't know what happened but I'm worried. I'm scared…"Noah…"I lifted my arm. "Noah…""Paige!"That's when I opened my eyes. I swallowed hard. My throat felt so dry and I felt so weak."Paige…"I turned to my side and met a pair of worried eyes. My lips trembled as I called him. "D-Dad…"He nodded and kissed my temple. "I'll call the doctor—""No," I said and held his hand. "No, dad. W-Where is Noah?""You hurt your head, Paige. You should rest more.""Dad…" I said, pleading. "Where… is Noah?"He slowly shook his head. "Paige, Noah wasn't with you.""W-What?" I started panicking. "Dad, he's… he's with me. Dad, he was with me.""We know, sweetheart." Dad nodded and caressed my hair. "We know. He called Oliver before he followed you. But when your cousins saw, you're alone."I squeezed my eyes closed and sucked my breath. I gritted my teeth. "T-There's someone, dad. Before I lost my consciousness, someone in red opened