Secret Heartbeats

POINT

n affection for Stephen. The notion of him getting married still fee

is chortles, his laughter

voice carrying a weight that silences the ro

li

tude towards everyone, be it the paparazzi, her fans, or her so-called friends. "You

ied, his jaw tightening. Does this mean he i

ant to marry her

h is painful to witness, especially considering how it stripped him of his carefree college days. Instead of memories with friends and adventures, he was inundated with contracts and corporate responsibilities. It was a bleak period, and he distanced himse

im, embracing him tightly. Within, my heart fractur

the embrace. I fight back the t

hris bellows, giving him a hearty, comradely

t?" she inquires, her conc

d her with a smile, though

s life has other plans, Jace mutters. I glance

more, congrats, Stephen" I say with a smile that he mirro

tands, taking her seat again. "Take care, Ann

odb

ine, reigniting a familiar warmth. The thought of leaving

. His eyes flickered with a hint of pain. Y

smile, and made my way to the door, hea

artin, could we swing by Starbucks?" I asked, always

a Fallon, soon to be Olivia Kings swirl in my mind, stirring a twinge of jealou

is bustling. I decided to step out, and i

s your new colle

ng anyone at

e Victoria's Secret shoot?" Yes, m

contact with Ste

father

?" The mention of his name halts me;

ace the questions?" I asked, maintaining composure. "Sophia,

y holds a dear place in their hearts," I responded with a smile, biting b

ne, a tap on my shoulder startled me, and I turned to see a young girl, likely ar

take a picture because she's a fan of my clothing line. We

amel latte before swiftly making my wa

'S POIN

my heart yearns for someone else Anna. She's the embodime

me into a marriage with Olivia Fallon for business reasons. But my loyalty lies with Annabel

for drugging Annabelle. Excitement rushes through me, and I knew I have to act fast. "Guys, I've got to go," I announced

mixture of disgust and anger at his smug demea

uriates me further as he admits to drugging Annabelle. Without hesi

," I declare before plungin

empts to manipulate her feelings. With each stab, I reinforce the consequ

knife and wiping my hands clean. This man thought h