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Third person pov
Nicolas and Harvey sat in the quiet room, the weight of Savvy s betrayal pressing down on them like a heavy storm. The photographs they‘ d uncovered, the messages that had exposed her true intentions–it was all too much to bear. Their frustration was palpable, but beneath it all was a deepening regret.
“I never should have trusted her,” Nicolas muttered, his hands gripping the edge of the table as if it could steady him. His eyes were dark with guilt, his mind replaying the moments when he had defended Savvy, when he had dismissed. Sabrina’s warnings.
Harvey sat across from him, his face pale, his eyes distant. He was lost in his own thoughts, guilt weighing just as heavily on him. The loss of his father still haunted him, but now, the betrayal from someone.
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he had considered a friend was something he couldn‘ shake, “We should’ve seen it. We should’ve known something was oll.” His voice was barely above a whisper, regret spilling from his every word.
Nicolas shook his head. “We were blinded
notions. Blinded by her less.
by on
Now look where we are isolated,
powerless, with no way to undo what’s
been done.”
Harvey’s gaze turned to the window, where the city lights blurred in the
distance. “We’ve lost her. Sabrina’s not coming back. Not after all of this.” He paused, the weight of the words sinking in.
“We pushed her away when she needed us
most.
“No, no, Harvey, we can’t give up, we have to get her back,” Nicolas told him, not willing to give back.
Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Sabrina found herself drawn deeper into the world Jayden had carefully built around
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her. Since the engagement, he had been a steady presence in her life, his every action speaking of a devotion that, at first, had felt overwhelming. But now, it was different. There was a comfort in his protection, in the way he seemed to anticipate her needs. before she voiced them.
They had spent countless hours together, talking, laughing, and working on their plans for the future. Sabrina had found solace in their conversations, his words soothing the fears that had plagued her since her father’s death and the chaos
that had followed.
Jayden‘ s vigilance over Nicolas and Harvey became more apparent with each passing day. She couldn’t help but notice the subtle changes–his protective gaze when they were in the same room, the quiet orders he gave to his staff when it came to ensuring their security. At first, she had been uncomfortable with the idea of him watching them so closely, but now, there was a sense of reassurance in it. She
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knew that Jayden was doing this not because of his dislike for them, but because he cared for her well being,
One evening, as they sat together in the living room, Jayden casually mentioned the precautions he had taken to ensure no one would interfere with their engagement. He spoke of his team monitoring Nicolas and Harvey, his expression calm as if the subject were nothing more than business.
“I know it may seem overbearing,” he said, his eyes meeting hers, “but I can’t afford to let anyone come between us. You
mean too much to me.”
Sabrina found herself touched by his words, the sincerity in his voice making. her heart swell. It was a side of Jayden she had rarely seen before–vulnerable, open, and deeply committed to their future. In that moment, she realized just how much he had become a part of her life, how much she had come to rely on his strength.
As the days passed, Sabrina grew closer to
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Jayden, the connection between them deepening in ways she hadn’t expected. She found herself thinking about him when he wasn’t around, replaying their conversations in her mind, and feeling a strange sense of peace when he held her close.
It was a comfort, but also a revelation. She had once believed that her past would define her future, that the scars left by her family and the betrayals of those she loved. would prevent her from moving forward. But Jayden’s presence in her life was changing that, showing her that there could be a future where she wasn’t defined by the pain of the past.
Meanwhile, the truth about Savvy began to unfold further. Sabrina learned about Savvy‘ s toxic family environment–an upbringing marked by manipulation, deceit, and neglect. It was clear that Savvy’s actions, her calculated schemes, were the result of a deeply ingrained need for control, born from years of being
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taught that love was something to be taken, not earned.
The more Sabrina learned, the more she felt a strange mix of pity and disdain for Savvy. Pity for the life that had shaped her into the person she had become, and disdain for the way she had used others to fill the void in her heart. It was a difficult truth to accept, but it was one that gave Sabrina clarity. She had once believed that Savvy was her friend, that the two of them shared a bond that could withstand
anything. But the truth was that Savvy had always seen her as a means to an end, a pawn in her own game.
Sabrina’s thoughts were interrupted when her mother arrived at the estate, her face drawn with concern. She had learned about the situation with Nicolas, Harvey, and Savvy and had acted quickly to ensure Sabrina’s safety.
“Sabrina,” her mother said, her voice firm. “I’ve had your guards confine
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Nicolas and Harvey. They can’t be trusted anymore. I won’t allow them to come near you.”
Sabrina met her mother’s gaze, surprise flashing across her face. She had never seen her mother act so decisively, so resolutely. It was a reminder that the woman who had raised her was no stranger to hardship and had always done what was necessary to protect her family.
“I understand,” Sabrina said quietly, though a part of her felt conflicted. She had once shared a bond with Nicolas and Harvey, and even though they had betrayed her, she still couldn’t shake the remnants of their friendship. But she knew her mother was right. There was no room for them in her life anymore–not while they still clung to the past and allowed Savvy to manipulate them.
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