Kate Collins is a renowned architect seeking independence, even though she comes from a wealthy family. Her brother, worried about her workload, decides to hire an intern to help her. It is then that Henry comes into her life, a talented and attractive young man. However, as Kate and Henry become involved, a new element emerges: Taylor, Kate's brother's best friend, who becomes the new shareholder in her company. An unpredictable and forbidden attraction forms between Kate and Taylor, leaving Henry furious and triggering a dangerous obsession.
Chapter 1 01.Prologue: Memories
I remember as if it were yesterday that tumultuous time when Taylor entered our lives. From the moment I first saw him, I felt an inexplicable aversion. It was as if he were stealing the attention of my brother, Andrew, and sidelining me.
We were at a family dinner, and he was seated at the table, smiling and chatting animatedly with Andrew. I couldn't contain my irritation and decided to confront him.
"So, you're Taylor..." I said, crossing my arms and giving him a cold look.
He smiled gently, trying to ease the tension in the air. "Yes, that's me. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Kate."
I couldn't disguise my disdain for him. I always saw him as an intruder, someone who stole my brother's attention and left me aside. And now, there, face to face with him, I couldn't hide my feelings.
"Pleasure? Sorry, Taylor, but I can't share that sentiment. On the contrary, since you entered Andrew's life, I feel he's growing more distant from me," I said. He seemed surprised by my frankness but didn't back down.
"Kate, I understand how you feel, but I assure you it was never my intention to cause any separation between you. I'm just a friend, someone who stands by your brother when he needs support."
I let out a sarcastic laugh. "That's precisely the problem, Taylor. You're always there, occupying a space that should be mine. You've become so close to Andrew that it feels like there's no room for me. And I won't accept that." He looked into my eyes, with a calm and understanding expression.
"Kate, I understand your concern and insecurity, but you need to realize that your brother and I have been friends for a long time. He's important to me, just like you are. I don't want to cause problems between you; I just want to be a part of my friend's life."
My hands clenched in fists, controlling the anger that was about to explode. "Well, Taylor, you may want to be part of my brother's life, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. I suggest you understand your place and step back a bit. I won't allow you to take up more space than you already have."
He lowered his gaze for a moment, as if contemplating my words. When he looked up again, there was determination in his eyes.
"Kate, I won't step back just because you don't like me. I'll continue being Andrew's friend, and I hope that one day you can overcome this dislike and see me differently."
I stared at him for a few more moments, my aversion still present in every cell of my body. But I knew that, for the sake of my relationship with my brother, I needed to at least try to accept Taylor's presence in our lives.
"We'll see, Taylor. We'll see. But know that it won't be that easy."
I left the dinner determined not to accept any kind of approach from him. And so it remained until then.
Chapter 1 01.Prologue: Memories
09/02/2024
Chapter 2 02. New Shareholder
09/02/2024
Chapter 3 03. Meeting
09/02/2024
Chapter 4 04. Revelations
09/02/2024
Chapter 5 05. Competent trainee
09/02/2024
Chapter 6 06.The weight of inheritance
09/02/2024
Chapter 7 07.Breakfast
09/02/2024
Chapter 8 08. Sparks
09/02/2024
Chapter 9 09.Ex-girlfriend
09/02/2024
Chapter 10 10. Fun
09/02/2024
Chapter 11 11. Farm
20/02/2024
Chapter 12 12. Unexpected connection
22/02/2024
Chapter 13 13. Along the way
29/02/2024
Chapter 14 14. Provocation
08/03/2024
Chapter 15 15. Distractions
08/03/2024
Chapter 16 16. Unknown to the Ballad
08/03/2024
Chapter 17 17. Surprised
08/03/2024
Chapter 18 18. Thanks for the Pleasure
08/03/2024
Chapter 19 19. Inconvenient
14/03/2024
Chapter 20 20. She's my wife
14/03/2024
Chapter 21 21. Business Dinner
14/03/2024
Chapter 22 22. Hard to resist
14/03/2024
Chapter 23 Dreaming of Him
14/03/2024
Chapter 24 24. Mistrust
14/03/2024
Chapter 25 25. Uncomfortable
14/03/2024
Chapter 26 26. You're mine.
27/03/2024
Chapter 27 27. Fear of the Unknown
27/03/2024
Chapter 28 28. Saving her
27/03/2024
Chapter 29 29. Brands
27/03/2024
Chapter 30 30. Case revealed
27/03/2024
Chapter 31 31.Feeling
27/03/2024
Chapter 32 32. Straight Talk
27/03/2024
Chapter 33 33. I'm in love with you.
27/03/2024
Chapter 34 34. Crazy Passion
02/04/2024
Chapter 35 35.Decision
02/04/2024
Chapter 36 36. Confronting
02/04/2024
Chapter 37 37. At last it's over
02/04/2024
Chapter 38 38. Unusual location
04/04/2024
Chapter 39 39. Nightmare
04/04/2024
Chapter 40 40. Andrew Bonus - I
04/04/2024
Other books by T.S Leblanch
More