Chapter: Raising the ChildAlpha.Stepping aside, Eloise said in a formal tone, “Let me introduce you. This is Jack Ray, the representative of our partner.”Mandy, blinking in confusion, stepped forward and extended her hand politely. "Hello….."“Mandy, I’ll follow the project this time,” Eloise cut in swiftly, not allowing her to finish.Mandy froze, utterly bewildered.Eloise leaned close and whispered in her ear, “I’ll explain after we get back.”Jack personally walked them all the way to the car, his gaze never leaving Eloise until she disappeared from his sight.Inside the car, Eloise slumped back against the seat.“Have you met Jack before?” Mandy asked curiously as they neared the Moonlight Garden. “I thought I was going to be in charge of the project?”Eloise forced a smile. “Don't misunderstand. There are certain things about this project I need to handle personally. You've been working so hard, Mandy. You deserve a break.”Mandy still looked unsure. “Okay… but rest well after this problem is solved, okay?”A
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Chapter: Business Meetings.The secretary suddenly stood up, her voice hurried and apologetic. “I’m sorry, Mandy." Our president said he wanted to meet with Ms. Anthony alone to seek cooperation this time.”Eloise, Mandy, and the other Anthony Group representatives exchanged confused glances, uncertainty flickering between them. What a strange request! Suspicion brewed silently in the air.Mandy parted her lips to protest, but Eloise reached out, stopping her with a firm hand. “Take the others out of the conference room,” she instructed quietly, her voice calm but commanding.“But…” Mandy’s brows furrowed in deep worry. She didn’t want to leave Eloise alone.Eloise looked at her steadily, her gaze unwavering, burning with determination. “Mandy, you know how important this cooperation is to me.”It wasn’t just important to her; it was crucial to the future of the Anthony Group. It was everything.Mandy hesitated a moment longer, then finally nodded. “Let’s go,” she said, her voice reluctant. She signaled the othe
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Chapter: Anthony Group’s Embezzlement.Ainsley was in a pitiful state; his clothes soaked through, his shoes worn out beyond recognition. He must have been searching for her for a long, long time, wandering alone through the rain.“Get in the car,” Eloise said urgently, her voice cracking as she took his trembling hand.Leading him carefully, she guided him back to the car, shielding him as best she could from the relentless rain.She pulled open the back seat door and gestured for him to climb in. But Ainsley stubbornly shook his head, water flying from his wet hair.“No,” he said firmly.“Why?” Eloise asked, frowning deeply, confused by his sudden refusal.“I don’t want to sit in the back seat, I want to sit there.” He pointed insistently at the passenger seat beside her.Eloise blinked, momentarily stunned. She didn’t quite understand what difference it made, but for Ainsley, it clearly meant everything.“I want to sit next to you,” he said seriously, his eyes locked onto hers, filled with an intensity that surprised h
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Chapter: Every Memory.“No reward?” Ainsley’s mouth trembled, and he looked like he might burst into tears at any second.Eloise bit her lip hard. “Of course, you get a reward. Like I said, you did great.” She reached out and ruffled his hair. The next moment, she froze as Ainsley, clearly overjoyed, rested his head contentedly on her shoulder.Just then, Eric came up behind them, his voice low. “Everything’s ready, we can send it now.”No one spoke. The tension in the air was almost unbearable as they quietly got into the car. As the vehicle rolled down the dark road, Eloise stole a glance at Ainsley, who had already fallen asleep beside her.He used to occupy most of her life — in every memory, every thought. Now, the air inside the car felt stifling. Eloise turned her head sharply to the window, blinking hard. He couldn’t remember anything.All the entanglements they once shared ; love, hate and pain, now belonged to her alone.The car headed farther into the remote outskirts, taking a dark road lined wi
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Chapter: Hope.Eric hesitated, concern flickering across his face, but finally he nodded and stepped out, shutting the door behind him with a soft thud. Silence swallowed the room. Eloise stood motionless for a long, long time. The steady beeping of machines was the only sound, each one a harsh reminder of how fragile life was.Finally, she moved. Slow, heavy steps carried her to Ainsley’s bedside. She reached out with a trembling hand but stopped an inch from touching him.Instead, she sank into the chair beside him, folding her hands tightly in her lap to hide how badly they shook. She didn’t cry. She didn’t scream. She just sat there, hour after hour, her eyes never leaving his broken body.Five days and nights blurred into each other.Every time Eric or Jacob tried to pull her away, she stayed rooted there.“Won’t it hurt her if she doesn’t cry?” Eric asked once, whispering in a low voice, watching her through the window.“I’ve been through worse,” Eloise heard it she croaked, her voice raw and
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Chapter: He Can't See You.“I want shoes to match,” she said softly.“Yes, ma’am. Right away,” the shop assistant said, hurrying off.Mandy walked closer and touched Eloise’s arm gently. “Eloise... are you sure you’re ready for this?”Eloise turned her eyes toward her. There was no hesitation in them. Only a fierce, burning determination.“I have to be,” she said, her voice almost breaking. “I don’t have a choice.”Mandy’s throat tightened. She wanted to hug her, to pull her back, to stop her from going, but she knew she couldn’t.Just then, Eloise’s phone buzzed.Mandy immediately grabbed it from the counter and handed it to her. “It’s Jacob,” she said quietly.Eloise answered on the second ring. “I’m ready.”“Good,” Jacob’s voice came crisply through the speaker. “A car is waiting for you outside. Your passport and visa are in the car. You’ll be taken directly to a private jet. You need to leave within the next twenty minutes.”“Understood,” Eloise said without hesitation.“And Miss Anthony... don’t be late,”
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Chapter: EpilogueOnce in Drew’s villa, their story of soul bonding begins. Clarissa got out of the dinner gown she wore for the reception and soaked herself in a hot tub.Meanwhile, Drew left for the other room to take his shower.Not long after, Drew came in with a bottle of fruit wine, while Clarissa sat at the dressing table to fix her hair. “Mrs. Walker Drew Clarissa, congratulations on becoming the wife of Mr. Walker Sylvester Drew,” he said, and she giggled.He poured the wine into a glass and handed it over to her.“Congratulations to us, hubby,” she said, and she gulped down her fruit wine before she could say another word. Drew bent down, and she closed her eyes, expecting the man’s kiss, but unfortunately, the kiss didn’t come as the man reached out his hand and carried her in a bridal style off the dressing table stool.“Huff”She gasped, as she wasn't expecting to be picked up.“Wiffy, what are you scared of?”Hearing that syllable from Drew makes Clarissa’s joy double, and she smiles in e
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Chapter: Wedding“Warren, merry Christmas! My wife gave birth to a mini-me, and for that, I want to give the whole world a gift enough for them to use to celebrate Christmas. Make an announcement on the company's official website that THE WEDDING OF PRESIDENT WALKER SYLVESTER DREW AND CLARISSA REBECCA WILL TAKE PLACE IN THREE MONTHS TIME," Drew said."Congratulations, young master. I will be there with Linda to see the baby," Warren said with his voice laced with joy."Everybody is seeing the baby; even those ones inside put all their minds, bodies, and souls into taking care of the baby, and Clarissa left me to take care of myself. Nobody asked if I was fine or not. It's interesting now that my family members see me as an outdated man. Thank God Gratia is not here to witness this," Drew thought before going back to the room to break the news of his wedding date to the people who stood by the cradle, watching the newborn with interest."Clarissa, by the time you wake up and see the news tomorrow, how
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Chapter: Arrival of the Baby!It was two days after the engagement and two days until Christmas, and it was supposed to be Clarissa’s due date.Clarissa was sitting on the Swiss ball (birthing ball) while carrying out her simple exercises.“Is the baby coming out yet?” Drew asked Clarissa, who had lost count of how many times the man would ask her if the baby was coming yet. Not receiving a reply from Clarissa, Drew took his phone to call the doctor.“It's my wife's due date. Why is the baby not coming out yet?” The doctor chuckled at the other end.“President Drew, every pregnancy is different. The due date is only a rough estimate of when your baby is likely to be born, and, besides, only four percent of women give birth on their due date. You have nothing to worry about, sir. But if you are still not satisfied with my explanation, you can bring Madam to the hospital for a pelvic examination," the doctor explained briefly to the man, who was worried and at the same time eager to meet his child. Rebecca and Aunt
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Chapter: Engagement!Looking at Linda, who had a frown on her face with the attitude that if you didn’t buy this gown, this is where I would stay, Clarissa felt a headache coming up. “Linda, stop throwing tantrums; you are no longer a baby." Clarissa scolded Linda gently, but the latter refused to bulge. Instead, she looked offended.“Fine, I will buy the gown.” Clarissa finally agreed, and Linda smiled sweetly at her.“Bring the dress and let me see if it will look nice on me," Clarissa said, and Linda winked at the shop assistant, and they quickly took down the dress. She went inside the dressing room, and a shop assistant changed into the dress for Linda to see. The dress was perfect for her, as it was as if they had custom-made it for her.“Wow, beautiful," Linda commented, and she suggested Clarissa have her make-up done to see how beautiful she would look in her new hairstyle and new dress. Clarissa agreed without making a fuss.“I will just give in to whatever she says so we can go home," Clarissa
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Chapter: Engagement PartyClarissa’s due date is approaching. The nursery had already been set up by Drew. He had even made it a habit to visit the nursery every time he’s around to check if there was anything missing.After lunch, Gratia and Clarissa decided to take a walk in the garden.“Aunt, can you please call the old man to get me an ice cream?”, Gratia said, and Clarissa looked at her with a doting smile.“Gratia, stop calling him an old man. He’s your nephew, okay?" Clarissa said.“Yes, Aunty,” she replied.Clarissa touched Gratia's hair. “Good girl”Suddenly, she felt someone staring at her from behind. So she turned her head and saw Drew standing behind her, looking at her with an intense gaze.“Hubby, when did you get here? Were you not supposed to be at the company?”“For as long as you and Gratia have been gossiping about me," Drew came over to her and said.What an embarrassment to be caught red-handed by the person you’ve been talking about with someone.“Hubby, we were just discussing how hand
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Chapter: Family Secrets!She kept quiet, not knowing how to continue. Even though she had rehearsed it in her mind for a long time, she still could not bring herself to say it. The sitting room was silent. No one said a word. Everyone was left with their own analysis.Rebecca was only aware Aunt Felicia/Imelda was Walker, but she didn’t know of any other thing.Clarissa already knew Aunt Felicia was either an elder sister to Sylvester or a younger sister. She had always looked at Aunt Felicia closely, and so did Gratia, who had a close resemblance to Sylvester.“Your mother was shot by a stray bullet, and that was the reason why she couldn’t survive on the operating table,” Aunt Felicia blurted out after gathering her courage together. Drew just stood quietly, staring a dagger at Aunt Felicia.“The reason she died was because of me. If I had protected her well and got her to the hospital on time, she would still be alive today, but I couldn’t get her to the hospital on time.”Aunt Felicia closed her eyes mome
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