Celine and Franco had been married for a year, but Celine was completely unaware of the true reason behind Franco's decision to marry her. Following the passing of Franco's grandfather, he became more distant and cold towards her. Until one day, Franco shockingly filed for divorce and revealed that he had only married her to secure his inheritance from his grandfather. He even went as far as accusing her of being a gold digger and introduced another woman to her. Driven by anger, pain, and resentment, Celine signed the divorce papers and left without taking a single penny from Franco. She wanted to prove that she was not after his money. Just at that time, she discovered she was pregnant, and she made a promise to herself to protect her child from her ex-husband. After dedicating five years of hard work to building her own business, Celine turn up as a successful CEO, a powerful and influential woman known worldwide. She had risen to power and independently raised her son. However, one day, Franco expressed his desire to win her back and be a father to their son. The question remained: would she allow him to enter her life again?, or would she make him suffer for causing her pain?
View MoreFRANCO POV How could Celine possibly forgive me after all the pain I caused her?My mind raced back to the time we’re still married. I never treated her as my wife but as a maid. The greed, the ambition of mine, the desire for power seeped into our lives, turning our love into a battleground. Athena, with her cunning charm and manipulative tactics, had woven herself into our lives, like a venomous spider spinning her web of deceit. I thought marrying a mayors’ daughter would make my life better. Full of wealth when I became part of Athena’s family.But I was wrong. I’m stupid.I was blinded by Athena's beauty, her promises of a luxurious life that Celine, with her simple dreams and genuine spirit, could never provide. I was so focused on achieving my own goals, on climbing the ladder of success, that I overlooked the woman who truly loved me. I hurt her, betrayed her, and ultimately, lost her.I invited Harvey to drink at the bar. I was lost and very frustrated at those moments. As
I found his request unprofessional and inappropriate. “Mr.Ruiz” I interjected firmly, “while I appreciate your enthusiasm, it is not appropriate to request a house visit for a strictly business matter. "If you are interested in proceeding with this partnership, I would suggest we schedule a meeting at a mutually convenient location, such as a restaurant.” A moment of silence descended upon the line as he seemed to consider my response. To my dismay, he persisted in his request, expressing a desire to “get to know me better.” His tone had grown uncomfortably intimate, and I found myself becoming increasingly irritated. “Mr.Ruiz,”I stated, my voice icy, “I believe we have reached an impasse.I am not comfortable with your request, and I am not willing to compromise my professional principles. I suggest we conclude this conversation.” With that, I ended the call, feeling a sense of frustration and disappointment. Mr.Ruiz's behavior had cast a shadow over what could have been a promi
CELINE'S POV The sun beamed down on my face as I held my son,Connor's hand, as we skipped towards the park. I had promised him this outing the previous day to make up for all the time I had been away. I had been working long hours lately, and I felt guilty for not being there for him as much as I should be. “Mommy, look!”Connor exclaimed, pointing to a squirrel scampering up a tree. His eyes sparkled with wonder, and I couldn't help but smile. I loved these moments with him, when he was just a carefree child, oblivious to the worries of the world. As we entered the park, the vibrant colors and cheerful sounds overwhelmed my senses. Children played on the swings and slides, their laughter filling the air. The scent of blooming flowers wafted through the breeze, mingling with the sweet smell of freshly cut grass. “Can we play on the pole?” Connor asked, tugging at my hand. “Of course, sweetheart,”I replied, leading him towards the nearest set of swings. I watched as he climbed o
Her hand shot out before I could even blink, landing a stinging slap across my face. The force of the blow reverberated through my body, sending waves of pain rippling through my jaw.Athena stared at me with an icy glare. I could see the hurt and anger etched upon her face, and I knew that my words is too much."How could you say that?" she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "How could you hurt me like this?"I opened my mouth to respond, but the words seemed to catch in my throat. I had never intended to hurt her, but in my anger, I had let my tongue get the better of me.“I'm sorry,” I said, trying to reach out for her. “I didn't mean it. I'm just so tired of you taking advantage of me, of taking my money and never giving anything back.”Her eyes flashed with fury. "Taking advantage of you? I'm the one who has been struggling to keep our marriage work!""Oh really? You don't even care about me," I continued, my voice rising in frustration. "You only look after yourself an
She frowned and denied it. “What money are you talking about, Franco?”“The ten million,” I spat out, the word tasting like bile on my tongue.“From my ATM. The one you withdrew.”I watched as a silent wave of fury rolled over her face, her eyes narrowing like a predator's. “You have no right to accuse me like that,”she said, her voice laced with icy disdain.“I am your wife, Franco. I have a right to your money.”My fists clenched, the air in the room suddenly thick with tension. “You have a right to the money we’ve built together, Athena, not to steal from me.”She scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You think I stole from you? You dare accuse me of such a thing? You made your promise to love and take care of me,"“My promise is not a blank check for you to spend frivolously,”I roared, my voice shaking with anger.Her eyes blazed with fury. “Frivolously? What are you talking about? I need that money for the new jewelry line. Don't you understand, Franco? I need to keep up
FRANCO'S POV “We raised Athena with love and care” her father yelled, his face contorted with pain. “You, you destroyed her life. You made her feel like a failure, and now, now she’s lost our grandchild!” “We will never forgive you for this, Franco,” her mother spat. “You have broken our daughter, and we will never forget that.” They stormed out of the room, leaving Athena and me alone. She lay in the hospital bed, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and anger. I wanted to hold her, to comfort her, but she turned away, her silence speaking volumes. I don't know what to think. "Am I a bad husband?" Days passed by, my life with Athena turning into a living nightmare. The morning light streamed through the window, casting a pale glow across the room. I stretched, wincing as a sharp pain lanced through my lower back. Another sleepless night. Another night spent tossing and turning, reliving the horror of the past few days. "Where do you think you're going?" Athena's voice
CELINE'S POV"Is that Franco?!"Irene asked, her voice filled with surprise."Yes,"I replied, my voice barely above a whisper."Let's go!" Irene exclaimed, grabbing my hand and pulling me towards the building entrance.What the fuck is he doing here? I thought to myself."Celine, calm down,"Irene whispered, sensing my distress. "Maybe it's just a coincidence.""I don't know, Irene," I confessed, my voice trembling slightly. "You know I thought I was over him, but..."Irene leaned in closer, her eyes filled with a mixture of sympathy and curiosity."But what, Celine? Are you still not over him? Are you still in love with that bastard?"A surge of anger coursed through me at her suggestion. "Of course not!"I exclaimed, my voice rising despite my efforts to control it."I could never forgive him for what he did. I hate him more than anything in this world."Irene raised an eyebrow, her expression a mixture of amusement and skepticism. "Oh, come on, Celine," she teased. 'You can't tell me
FRANCO'S POVHarvey's words cut through me like a knife, their weight bearing down on my aching soul. He was right; I had no right to interfere in Celine's life. I had willingly given her up, and she had gracefully moved on, leaving me behind in the shadows of our shattered past.“Hey, are you still there, man?” he asked.A wave of fury surged through me, mingling with a bitter realization that I had no place in her world anymore. My chest grew heavy with the weight of my regret, my heart pounding in a tumultuous rhythm of longing and remorse.In my desperation to calm the storm within me, I dropped the call and sank into the depths of my thoughts.“You are stupid, Franco. Stupid!” I scolded myself. I opened my social media account, my fingers trembling as I searched for her name.What I saw filled me with a bittersweet blend of pride and despair. Celine had blossomed into a successful CEO, her accomplishments shining brightly in the digital realm. She was widely respected in her fie
CELINE’S POVThe air crackled with anticipation, a symphony of camera flashes and buzzing microphones. A sea of faces, eagerly waiting, their eyes reflecting the bright lights that illuminated the stage. This was it. The culmination of years of tireless work, sleepless nights, and countless cups of coffee. Today, CLN, my company, was unveiling its latest innovation to the world. I took a deep breath, feeling the familiar flutter of nervous excitement in my stomach.But a wave of warmth washed over me – the warmth of knowing I wasn't alone in this moment. Irene, my best friend and business partner, was there in the front row, a reassuring smile playing on her lips. She was my rock, my confidante, my partner in crime. I couldn't have achieved any of this without her. "Good morning, everyone," I began, my voice resonating through the hall.A collective hum of acknowledgment filled the space. "Welcome to the official launch of our newest product, the Rejuvenating Explosion. As the CEO o
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