Jacklyn arrived on time. As soon as she pushed open the cafe door, she spotted Sammy scanning the surroundings nervously.  She walked straight over and sat down. “Why did you…

Penelope clutched her belly, looking pitiful. “Gene, you finally came. Someone pushed me just now.”  Afraid Eugene wouldn’t believe her, she pinched her thigh ard to draw out some tears….

Chapter 34  Jacklyn didn’t believe for a second that Penelope wasn’t involved in this.  The three men avoided her gaze, fumbling and dodging the question.  “If you come clean and…

Chapter 33  +25 BONUS  Liam’s warning had the desired effect. The reporters quickly backed off, not daring to ask any more questions.  But the police hadn’t reached any conclusions yet,…

Chapter 32  Suddenly, Penelope’s phone rang in the room. She glanced at the screen. It was a call from Amanda.  “Amanda?“.  “Penelope, I did everything you told me to. What…

Chapter 31  Jacklyn spent the entire night haunted by nightmares. When she woke up and glanced at her phone, her Instagram inbox was nearly exploding.  “So pretty, yet so cruel….

“That damn bitch got us all beaten to hell!” the thugs exclaimed.  As Liam’s men closed in with brutal precision, the three things scrambled back in a panic.  “Alan, thank…

“You keep getting close to Jackie, touching her, too. What he hell are you after?” Eugene’s eyes darkened, storm clouds brewing in his gaze.  Liam caught the edge in Eugene’s…

Chapter 28  Chapter 28  +25 BONUS  The moment Jacklyn realized Gloria had misunderstood, she quickly waved her hands in protest. “He’s not-”  “Don’t assume childbirth is solely a woman’s responsibility,”…

Chapter 27  “Mr. Lloyd, I’ve brought the financial reports.”  Eugene snapped back to his senses, straightening his clothes before calling out, “Come in.”  Seeing her chance evaporate, Penelope scowled and…