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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-12-22
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-12-17
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-12-12
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-12-08
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-12-05
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-11-29
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 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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-13
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-06
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-28
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
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-28
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.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-28
Chapter: CHAPTER TWO — A PENNYWORTH LIFE.Chapter 02A PENNYWORTH LIFE.Brianna's POV.“Come down from there, Jason; you'll fall.” I warned, turning to face him as he stood on the armrest of couch while holding my cellphone to my ear with a hand. “Listen to me, Jason.” “Is there a problem?” — the curious voice came from the other end of the line.“No, it's nothing, sir.” I said, exhaling sharply as I turned my face away from him. “So, you were saying?” “Alright. Like I said, for these reasons the company—”“Can you just listen to me Jason and come down from there!” I yelled, my voice almost rising to a scream. “You'll fall if you keep jumping on that.” “Miss Brooks, are you there?” “Yes sir, I am.” I said, exhaling sharply as I pushed my fingers through my hair. “I am so sorry sir. However, can you repeat what you were saying?” “The company has decided that—” “Mom… mom?” “What is it Jason!” I thundered, turning back to face him as a flash of temper lighted my eyes. He froze, rooted to the spot with downturned lips. Fr
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-28
Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO — IT'S EASIER SAID THAN DONE.Chapter 32.IT'S EASIER SAID THAN DONE.Clary's POV. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed like I'd gotten myself into some trouble. If it was possible to take back those words that I said to Hayley, then I wouldn't hesitate to take whatever opportunity I get to take back those words. Perhaps, I shouldn't have raised her hopes to begin with. But why do I keep speaking without taking some time to think about my words? Maybe, I was just too excited for her. But that's not an excuse for my sudden change of mind. Rather than thinking that all hope was lost, I wanted to give her something to believe in. However, thinking that I'd have to ask Reggie for help, made me want to give up already. He doesn't practice anymore. Besides, even if he eventually decides to help out, how long would it take him to find that one spell that would undo whatever was done to her and eventually prepare for a ritual because I know that a ritual would be necessary. I mean, it's practically their thing as wi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-13
Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE — HOPE AT THE BRINK OF DESPAIR.Chapter 31.HOPE AT THE BRINK OF DESPAIR.Clary's POV.“Can you recall when Lucas asked you to…” I paused, and sighed. “Never mind.” I just didn't see any reason to continue doing that anymore. I wouldn't have even started it to begin with in the first place if she didn't ask me to. She was just too desperate to recall some memory, anyone at all that might connect her to whom she was before she eventually found herself here. But it wasn't helping. I'd tried to help her recall even the most important memories of them all. But that look on her face said it all: she had no idea what I was talking about. And it didn't seem like she would get back her memories any time soon. To think that I'd even gone out of my way to make up some of the events I told her about, and still she couldn't recall anything made me not want to continue anymore. What good is it trying to make up some stories just to help her recall who she was and still, there was nothing?To me, it was pure suffering. I mean,
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-12
Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY — THIS IS ALL I REMEMBER.Chapter 30.THIS IS ALL I REMEMBER.Clary's POV.Huddled around a corner, I held my head in my hands and sobbed quietly. I'd been trying to wrap my head around her words — whoever it was that pretended to be Hayley. But it just didn't make any sense. No matter how hard I tried to make something out of it, it just wasn't working. What could she have meant by nothing out of the ordinary had happened to Hayley? Swallowing the lump in my throat, I wiped my face with the back of my hand as I tried to pull myself together. I'd been waiting, but still there was no sign of the real Hayley. Suddenly, I heard a soft groan. “Hayley, is that you?” I asked, my body vibrating to the thump of my heart as I raked my eyes all over the place. “Please, tell me that you're fine.” I swallowed hard and got on my feet then I moved closer to the barrier to search the other cell for her. However, there was still no sign of her.“Please, give me a sign, anything at all.” I said, barely breathing the words
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-06
Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE — A BARGAIN.Chapter 29.A BARGAIN.Clary's POV.“Where is she?” I asked, my voice matching the hardness of my gaze. “And what have you done to her?” “Easy there, alright? Easy.” Hayley said, with a smile. “Your friend is doing just fine.” “Then where is she!” I yelled, shaking the barrier by gripping the iron bars. “Tell me where she is else I'm going to bring down this barrier and rip you apart.” “Can you really do that?” she asked, with a bubble of laughter rising in her throat. “I don't think you can. It would take you to fully transform in order to give it a shot.” “Will you just shut up already!” I yelled, as a flash of amber lighted my eyes. “Not another word from you. If you say a word, then I'm going to prove you wrong by bringing down this barrier.” “Very well then, be my guest.” she said, and gestured like an opera singer who'd just finished performing. “I await to see what you can do.” I should have known. But then, there was no way I would have known that it wasn't Hayley to beg
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-06
Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT — THE BITTER TRUTH. Chapter 28.THE BITTER TRUTH.Clary's POV.“You are kidding right?” I asked, blinking back tears. “Tell me this is a joke, please. They didn't do all that to you, did they?” “Can you see a smile on my face right now?” she asked, her face unreadable. “I just explained to you what would happen if you choose not to give them what they want, and you are asking me to tell you that it's a joke. Seriously? How long do you think you can endure the pain? An hour? Or perhaps two? Well, let me enlighten you, you're going to break sooner or later.” My spine stiffened at her words. From the way she sounded, it seemed like she'd been broken. And if not, then she was just this close to being broken.“How could they do that to you?” I asked, as my throat tightened with tears. “It just doesn't make any sense.” “Of course, it doesn't.” she said, glancing at the cut on her wrist. “But it will when they eventually do the same to you.” “No, they won't do that to me.” I shuddered, my eyes burning with
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-02
Chapter: CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN — WE ARE DIFFERENT.Chapter 27.WE ARE DIFFERENT.Clary's POV.“You don't want to do this Clary.” Hayley said, with a broken voice as she shook her head. “Just tell them already. Tell them what you know.”Her voice gave me the creeps. It was as broken as her skin. But then, did she really think that I want this? That I signed up for this? Of course, I didn't. But why wouldn't they just understand me? I have no idea where Reggie went to. Why wouldn't they just choose to believe me? “I really don't have any idea where he is right now.” I said, trying to quell the sob rising in my throat. “They searched his house themselves after they brought me out, but they didn't find him in there. So, why then are they still asking me about him?” “Are you really going to be stubborn to the end?” she asked, as tears began to form in her eyes. “Do you want to end up like me? For your own good Clary, tell them what you know so that you can leave this place in one piece.” “Are you kidding me right now?” I asked, somethin
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-01
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