Novels by paragonal010

The night was very quiet, but inside Lucas’s office, the air felt heavy with secrets. He had been sitting in the same spot for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the glow of his computer screen. Just as he was about to finish for the night, a new message flashed on the screen from his investigation team. It was marked... URGENT.Lucas clicked it open. His heart started to beat faster as he read the first few lines. The investigators had moved past Serah’s school years and into her early twenties. They had found an old medical record from a small clinic that had been closed down years ago.The document was a DNA report that had been hidden in a private file for a very long time. It was never meant to be seen by the Henry family. Lucas felt a cold shock as he looked at the names on the paper.The report stated very clearly that Anna was not the biological child of Selene's father, Edward Henry.Lucas leaned closer to the screen, his mind racing. If Edward wasn't her father, then who was?

The evening sun dipped low over the California coast, painting the sky in warm, gentle colors as the day began to fade. Inside the penthouse, the air was still and calm. Selene had finally finished the last of the papers for the Jameson partnership and was resting on the sofa, watching the waves through the large glass windows. Lucas, however, was still in his office. He had the door closed, and the only light in the room came from his computer screen.He clicked on the secret file his investigation team had just sent. He felt a deep, protective love for Selene; he was doing this to protect her heart and her future, making sure she would always be safe from those who meant her harm.The file opened to show old documents from thirty years ago. They were from a small, quiet town where Serah had grown up. The first page was an old school record, but it wasn't the grades that caught Lucas's eye. It was a formal letter from the school leaders.As Lucas read, his face became very serious. T

The days after the big opening were very busy but happy at the Yates home. While everyone in California was still talking about how successful the Blue Core building was, inside the penthouse, things were quiet and peaceful.Lucas spent Monday morning in his home office, but he wasn’t alone. Selene sat right next to him at the big desk. Together, they were finishing the papers for the "Kimberlite Experience." This was the new project Larry Jameson wanted to be part of, and Lucas wanted every detail to be perfect."I think we should explain more about the history of the gems for the Jameson family," Selene said softly, pointing at the computer screen. She looked very professional, but the happy look in her eyes showed she really loved working by his side. "It’s not just about making money, it’s about the story of the earth. That’s what Larry liked the most when we spoke."Lucas nodded and kept typing. "You’re right. He wants a project that has a real heart, not just a business deal." H

The music from the grand hall was still a quiet, distant sound, but the air in the private security area of the Blue Core building felt very different. Here, the rooms were cold and the walls were made of plain gray concrete. It was a sharp change from the warm, golden light of the party upstairs.James, the head of security, was waiting outside a small room without any windows. He stood very straight with his hands behind his back. When Lucas arrived, walking with his usual calm and strong energy, James stepped forward to speak with him."Mr. Yates," James said in a quiet voice. "We have the man who tried to break the power system. We have him in the holding room for questioning. I think you should see him yourself.""Do we know his name yet, James?" Lucas asked. His eyes were sharp, and even though he was wearing a very expensive wine-colored suit, he looked like a man who knew how to handle a difficult situation."His name is Bruno," James explained as they walked toward a heavy me

Suddenly, four men from Lucas’s elite security team appeared. They were so fast it was amazing. Before Bruno could grab a tool, they had him pinned against the wall with his hands behind his back."You're in trouble, man," one guard said as he put the handcuffs on him.Steve saw everything from the van. He was suddenly very afraid. He didn't even try to help his partner. He put the van in reverse and drove away as fast as he could. By the time the guards looked for the van, Steve had disappeared into the California streets, leaving no trace behind.James spoke into his earpiece. "An intruder was spotted but the problem is gone, Mr. Yates. We have one man, and the other got away. Everything is safe."Standing off-stage, Lucas felt so relieved, but he kept his face calm. He nodded toward the stage. The plan to break the lights had failed. The show would go on.The event was beautiful and moved like clockwork. When Selene stepped onto the stage, the whole room went quiet. Her gold dress

The sun rose over California with a warm, clear light. It cast a beautiful glow over the hills where the new Blue Core building stood. This was the most important day for the Yates family. For weeks, the air had been filled with the sounds of building and the quiet, busy talk of big plans. Now, the glass and steel building was finished. It was a dream come true for Selene and a new start for the whole gemstone business.Inside the penthouse, the morning was quiet but full of a sweet, nervous energy. Selene stood in front of a large mirror, her fingers shaking just a little as she fixed the straps of her gold dress. The fabric was beautiful, glowing every time she moved. When she stepped into her black high heels, she felt a sudden rush of strength. The gold heels made a sharp, clean sound on the floor. It was the sound of a woman who was ready to lead and no longer afraid to be seen.Even though she felt strong, she was still worried. She looked at herself in the mirror and bit her li