Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE — BREATHING SCARS.Chapter 55.BREATHING SCARS.Clary's POV.Gracie fell silent for a few seconds. Trust me, I saw that coming. I'd only asked to pass the night at her place some minutes ago. And then minutes later, I asked if I could stay at her place for a few days. I would react the same if were in her shoes.Obviously, I wasn't expecting that she would give me a response right away. Regardless of what she would say, I didn't think she would give me a reply immediately. Allowing me to stay for a few days meant that she was ready to accommodate the inconveniences it would bring her. And if she rejected, then I wouldn't blame her. I mean, allowing me pass the night was more than enough. I doubt if I would do the same for her. “You really don't have to give me an answer now.” I said, sensing the discomfort it brought to her. “You can take your time to think about it. However, while thinking about it, just make sure you look in all directions.” As I said those words, she narrowed her gaze. However, I
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR — LET'S HAVE THAT TALK!Chapter 54.LET'S HAVE THAT TALK! Clary's POV.“Goodbye mom.” Gracie said, exchanging kisses with her mom on the face. “We will talk some other time.” “Of course, we will.” her mom said, and then exited the house.“Finally, I can breathe.” she sighed and shut the door. Then she turned around and walked back to the sitting room with a smile on her face. It was obvious that she wanted them both out of the house. And she'd finally gotten what she wanted. However, the damage done would take a few weeks, or perhaps a few months to recover from. Although, her mother left the house not quite long, but her father did about an hour ago. Something urgent came up, so he'd to report back to duty. He was a sheriff and the matter seemed urgent. He'd actually requested for the case to be handled by his subordinate. However, the issue required his attention. And for that reason, he had to leave. “They just wouldn't let me be.” she said, and settled on the couch across the room. “Now take a look
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE — A FRIEND IN NEED.Chapter 53.A FRIEND IN NEED.Clary's POV.“Where are we?” Hayley asked, staring at the container house in front of us.She closed the door of the car, and took some steps forward to get a closer look. Getting out of the car, I closed the door and took some steps forward too. I didn't have much of a choice. Although, I should have taken her to my house, but I had to bring her to Gracie's because I didn't want to start an argument with Mrs Williams. She'd made it clear that she wouldn't release the keys to my apartment unless I paid every dime I owed her. Besides, it was late already, and I couldn't put her through such stress. She has had a long day; we both have. And the only thing I wanted to do at that point was just to crash on the bed, or sofa and get a good sleep. “Where is this place?” she asked, turning to face me with a raised brow. “Where are we?” “Uh, this is my friend's place.” I said, exhaling sharply. “We can pass the night here.” If anything, I felt bad for coming
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO — A MOMENT OF TRUTH.Chapter 52.A MOMENT OF TRUTH.Clary's POV.“Is there something wrong?” I asked, taking my eyes off the road for a few seconds, as I turned to face Hayley. “If there's something bothering you, then why don't you say it already?” She'd been staring at me the whole time. I mean, I could feel her gaze boring into my face. However, I decided not to say a word about it, thinking that she would eventually speak say something. But then, she didn't.Instead, she kept looking at me with those eyes. You know, those eyes that made it obvious that she was mad at me for reasons that I didn't know of. If she was mad at me because of the way I pulled her back there, then all she had to do was say it and not look at me with those eyes that made my skin crawl. Not only that, but it also made me feel like I'd done something bad to her. “Aren't you going to say anything?” I asked, raising a brow. “Look if this is about what happened earlier, then I'm sorry. However, I had my reasons. I was in danger
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE — FIGHTING TO SURVIVE.Chapter 51.FIGHTING TO SURVIVE.Clary's POV.The sound of liquid gurgling filled the place as one of Eric's guards began to pour a tank of gas on Reggie.“No. No. Don't burn him!” I yelled, my eyes burning with tears as Eric's guards gripped me by the arm. “Don't burn him!” I struggled to break free from their hold, but they tightened their grip around me, making sure that I couldn't go anywhere near Reggie. Meanwhile, as the guard continued to pour the gas on him, he lifted his gaze to me. The look in his eyes was soft. It felt as if he was trying to tell me that I shouldn't blame myself for what was about to happen. But how could I not blame myself for it? I mean, he was about to be killed. Not just killed, but burnt alive. How am I ever going to live with that guilt?Perhaps, I shouldn't have decided for him. Or better still, I should have just left when he asked me to. If I had done that, then maybe Eric might have pardoned and given him a lesser punishment. But how could I do
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY — AN EXPENSIVE GAMBLE.Chapter 50.AN EXPENSIVE GAMBLE.Clary's POV.“Do you have any idea what you're saying right now?” Eric asked, narrowing his gaze at the words. “If you are wrong, then he's going to die. Is that what you really want?” “What? Are you thinking of giving up already?” I asked, raising a brow. “I know what I just said. So, do we have a deal or not?” For one, it didn't make any sense that I had some black substance running through my veins and I wouldn't have known if Reggie didn't show up. But then again, that was my only evidence that I was the one true alpha.Eric might have gotten the scroll and the pack on his side, but without the black blood, he wouldn't become the alpha let alone perform that ritual. Although, I felt sorry for Reggie because I'd to gamble with his life, but I'm sure he would understand. That was my only hope, and I just had to do it right. “I don't think you're in the best position to strike such deal with me.” he said, shaking his head. “I mean, you're using som
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Chapter: Chapter Forty (Final Chapter)Savannah sat beside Everly on the hospital cot and searched deep into her eyes, while Jenkins leaned on the wall with arms folded across the chest and legs crossed. “Hey, what's wrong?” —she patted Everly's face as tears streamed down her eyes, but, Everly returned the gaze with a painful stare. She wouldn't have thought that the answer she sought for months, the reason she'd to abandon her dreams of a model for a prosecutor, was right in front of her all along. How thoughtful of a father to steal the happiness of his daughter. She figured It must have been him who ordered to drop the investigation on Karl's attempted murder. How sure was she that her father didn't have a hand in this accident or in the mysterious murders in the city if he could attempt to eliminate Karl.Hot tears welled in her eyes, remembering the words said to her by her mother. Never did she imagine that her father would be on the other side of this war. Perhaps, her mother was aware of it but chose to stay
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Chapter: Chapter Thirty-nine“Can you go faster, please?” Every said, a flicker of impatient shone in her eyes as her words forced a smile out of Graeme Clough's lips.The harder he thought about it, the less he understood the reason she fought so hard to meet with Karl, despite being told he's got a woman with him.“Ok, I'll.” He fired the engine of his car and took a glance at the side mirror, then he noticed a black car on their tail. His skin prickled with alarm.“We're being followed. Hold on tight.” —Graeme Clough fired the engine of his car again, drifting between lanes as he overtook other vehicles while Ercan who had Allender with him, brought his car to a halt. Having drove some few kilometers ahead, Graeme Clough stole glances at the side mirror but didn't see a trace of the car trailing them. If they weren't after him, then why did they stop? Unless they'd other plans. He felt his blood rise in a wave of heat through his body. “Did we get away from them?” Everly asked, her heart pounding beneath
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Chapter: Chapter Thirty-eight The living room held beautiful frames on the thick wall, some of which had Graeme Clough's pictures, designs of clocks while others held a glimpse of nature.Mild light from the sun shot through the windows framed with blinds, scattering its rays over the end tables holding a flower vase. Ellie perched on the edge of the couch with a colorful pillow as she brushed her feet against the area rug and swept her eyes up and down the room.“We thought you died,” —Diane, killed a year halfway in her cheek. “Well, the doctor said so. Days, weeks, and months went by, yet I'd to live with that pain that I couldn't save you.” Karl gazed at Ellie who was beside him yet paid little or no attention to the words said by Diane. “Why would you hold in to that pain?” —Karl turned to Diane. “You did all you could, besides, I haven't thanked you enough.”“You wouldn't understand,” Diane said, a teary smile creased her lips. “I once had a son who unfortunately died in a fire incident.” Th
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Chapter: Chapter Thirty-sevenThe indistinct chattering of people, hissing of pop cans opening and chairs scraping the floor could be heard as Darron stood in the doorway, his gaze darting from one line to the next while he clenched his tray of hamburger and energy drink searching for a perfect spot to seat. The bright florescent light strips running across the ceiling painted soft irregular patterns on the tiled floor. The recent happenings in the city had left him with no choice than to take a break from all working activities and breathe the freshness of a new self.Meanwhile, he noticed a vacant seat at the extreme right corner of the sleek wall, just opposite the cash register stand. He ambled past the rows of long tables with comfortable plastic chairs spaced along them, then he carefully placed the tray on the round table and pulled a seat for himself.He showered warm breath on his palms as he rubbed them together before getting hold of a hamburger, just halfway to his mouth his phone rang. He picked u
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Chapter: Chapter Thirty-six “This is taking too long.” —Everly complained under her breath. She could barely welcome the thought of something else, not even that of herself except Edwin's as she glanced at her wristwatch sporadically. Waiting wasn't the best of exercises she loved doing, at least, not now that she knows he's alive and out there somewhere.“He'll be here soon.” —Phanuel flashed a smile across her worried face.“How sure are…”The honking of a car in a distance stole the rest words from her mouth. “Told you, he's here.” Immediately, Everly bolted out of the station to meet with Graeme Clough. She wouldn't spend another minute waiting for him because she's been doing that for a long time, waiting for answers.“You're him.”“Yes, I'm” —he shuffled some steps forward. “Let's go in.”“No,” —she clutched his arm with a desperate look in her eyes. “I wish to see the bodies of the murdered victims.” “Why do you wish to see that?” “It's” —she tossed her head down, blinking back tears. “It's per
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Chapter: Chapter Thirty-five Allender rose to his feet, gripped his arm behind him and bowed as Hubbard strode into his office in a white instead of his favorite black suit. The devil dressed as a saint. The color of his outfit always complimented his mood, and this was just that part of him no one would beg to see. The sudden change sent icy chills down Allender's spine. Despite being a highly skilled hitman, he knew Hubbard wasn't the type to joke or joke with because his past was able to cripple the minds of those who would dare to give a listening ear.Be it in his youthful days or presently, Allender knew quite well he was no match for him so if he'd requested to meet in his office, then it wasn't just a bogus statement, it'd to be a fact. Hubbard fully aware that if Edwin, now Karl, happens to be alive then it was only a matter of time before fate brings him to his daughter.“You may have your seat.” —Hubbard loosened the knot of his tie and sat. “I don't know what to believe anymore.”“I shot him and I
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The Billionaire's Long Awaited Heiress.
“You still don't get it, do you?” she said, shaking her head. “Think about it, Brianna. You've just been fired with little or no hopes of getting a new job because you're a what? Remind me again. Oh, a single mother. How long do you think the money Mr Yang gave to you would last for? How long do you think I'm going to continue giving you, huh? Think about it. The same Jason you're trying to protect right now would still blame you for bringing him into this world when you exhaust that money with you and there's nothing else to spend or no one to run to.”
“So, what are you trying to insinuate?” I asked, raising a brow. “That I become a surrogate mother just because I'm in need of money? I'm only in need, Hayley. I'm not desperate to have it. Besides, let me remind you that I went through a Cesarean Section just to have Jason. I'm not going through that again.”
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Having lost her job, Brianna is left to drown in an ocean of confusion on what path to take next. But then, she's presented with an offer to be a surrogate mother for a hefty sum of money, and another from a strange man asking her to return home and take charge of her father's company. Would she choose to be a surrogate mother or return home to take over the company of a man whom she never got to meet her whole life?
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHT — A DIFFERENT APPROACH.Chapter 08.A DIFFERENT APPROACH.Brianna's POV.I tingled my fingers and toes as I watched Morris go through the results in his grip one after the other, all while standing. I noticed that each result he brought up seemed to deepen the frown on his forehead that the previous one brought. It was as if he found it difficult to make out anything meaningful from the results on the papers which he held, making it rather obvious that the results were a sharp contrast to what he expected it to be. However, I just wanted him to let me know what was going on, and not just leave me thinking about a million and one ways that my condition had gotten worse. “Is there something wrong?” I asked, in a curious tone of voice as I couldn't wait anymore for him to finish going through the results. “Does it look bad?” He sighed, took off his glasses and wiped the corners of his eyes with the handkerchief which he picked up from his desk. From that sigh, I knew that things had gone from bad to worse.
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Chapter: CHAPTER SEVEN — SITTING ON THE FENCE.Chapter 07.SITTING ON THE FENCE.Brianna's POV.“What?” I asked, with a shrug of my shoulder. “Is there something wrong? You've been looking at me like that for some time now. Is there something on my face?” Hayley tilted her head to the side and narrowed her eyes as if trying to weigh her options. If you ask, I wasn't surprised that I got that look from her. I expected it. No one would hear me say that my father happens to be the man who founded JetFlex and not give me that look. Of course, they'd probably think that I was out of my mind. And I believed she thought the same too. At some point, I really thought that I was out of my mind too. But a man of that age wouldn't just walk into my house, tell me a few things, not just anything about myself, but secrets that I'd never told anyone before, and then decide to end it all with a lie. It just doesn't make any sense. “So, you're trying to say that a man walked into your house, sat right there,” she paused, and pointed a finger a
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Chapter: CHAPTER SIX — WHAT IF?Chapter 06.WHAT IF?Brianna's POV.Would I call it temptation? Perhaps , it was. Or maybe not. But then, that feeling to steal a glance at Milford's card lying on the table returned. I'd been trying to suppress it all along but, it wasn't just working. Perhaps, because a real chance at me getting the kind of life I've always wanted for myself and my son was staring me right in the eyes in the form of a card and all I could do was sit and doubt if those words he said to me were true. I mean, it was possible for anyone to walk up to me and tell me a few things about myself because I'm just like an open book for everyone to read. But why did it feel like his words were different? True, actually.I glanced at my cellphone on the armrest of the couch and then sighed. For one, I didn't know if it was a good idea to tell Hayley about it since it was barely half an hour that we met and spoke. Besides, she wouldn't be expecting to hear from me until tomorrow because I'd asked her to give m
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIVE — A STRANGER.Chapter 05A STRANGER.Brianna's POV. Heaving a sigh, I settled on the couch, and rubbed my hands over my pant legs for a moment before burying my face in my palms. Ten million dollars was more than enough to put me out of my misery and give me the kind of life that I've always wanted. Not just for myself, but for Jason too. As the thought crossed my mind, I lifted my gaze and glanced at him as he slept with a hand under his head. I could only imagine how much his hand would hurt by morning. Although, I would have stopped him from using his hand as a substitute for a pillow. I mean, I'd done that a few times. But then I'd to allow him to be when he began to complain of severe neck pains. When it comes to pain, there's usually no option. But I'd rather have him complain of pain on his hand than his neck. Before now, I would have taken the opportunity without a second thought. However, After my experience during Jason's delivery, I don't it's a risk I'm willing to take. Refusing the
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Chapter: CHAPTER FOUR — A LIFE CHANGING OFFER.Chapter 04.A LIFE CHANGING OFFER.Brianna's POV.Wrapping my fingers around the warm cup of coffee which I held close to my mouth, I brought back Mr Yang's words to mind. Could it be that he knew all along that I was a single mother? On a second thought, it couldn't have been that he knew all the while. I mean, if he knew, then why didn't he say anything about it? He should have said something about it. Besides, he mentioned that he heard me call out the name a few times. That must have been the only way he got to know. But then again, what if he knew and was only trying to help me keep my secret?I exhaled sharply, as I brought the cup closer, enough for it to make contact with my lips. Hayley had gone to pay for the cups of coffee. However, I wondered what was taking her so long to return. If anything, whatever she'd to say to me better be worth it. Because I wouldn't decide to leave Jason all by himself at home and come out here just to while away time and catch up on the things
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Chapter: CHAPTER THREE — FROM BAD TO WORSE.Chapter 03.FROM BAD TO WORSE.Brianna's POV.The following day, as I arrived at work, after checking in, I went straight to Mr Yang's office. Jason was being a distraction last night, and so, we couldn't talk properly. However, to apologize for that and to know the conclusion of the meeting which was held behind closed doors, I'd to show up very early in his office. Unfortunately, arriving at his office, I was met with his absence. According to his assistant, Yvonne, he stepped out not quite long. Perhaps, he'd a few things to attend to. While waiting for him on the chair that his assistant showed me, I rubbed my hands on my pants legs and exhaled sharply. Before long, he walked in. However, as he did, he rolled up his sleeves and loosened his collar.Whatever it was that happened out there must have been serious because he didn't even notice that I was seated there. Not until he settled on his chair and met my gaze.“Miss Brooks?” he called, as if trying to be sure that it was me.
Last Updated: 2025-07-28
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