Chapter: EPILOGUE —SAMANTHA—My cheeks burned. Even after everything, the pain, the fights, the betrayals, Dalton still had the power to make me blush like a highschool teenager.“Ready to take a little break from all this noise?” he asked, glancing toward the side deck that faced the open sea.I nodded. “Yeah, I need some fresh air.”He smiled, then shifted Amore into my arms for a quick kiss on her cheek before handing her back to the nanny who had just walked up to us. “Take care of her, please,” he said, his voice gentle but firm.The nanny nodded and left with Amore, while Dalton laced his fingers through mine. His hand was warm, steady, and strong. The kind of hold that made me feel safe, like nothing could ever go wrong again.We walked to the edge of the deck, away from the crowd, until the only sounds were the distant hum of music and the soothing rhythm of the waves. The wind kissed my face as I stared at the endless ocean, my heart swelling with emotions I couldn’t put into words.Dalton s
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Chapter: A year —SAMANTHA POV—It's been a year… A long year. The sea glistened under the beautiful glow of the evening sun. The waves were calm, kissing the sides of the grand cruise ship as laughter and music filled the air. The entire deck was alive, bright lights, glasses clinking, people chatting in elegant gowns and tuxedos. Tonight wasn’t just any night. It was a celebration, a celebration of life, of survival, of victory over everything that tried to break me.A whole year had passed since that night. So much had changed. I had changed.I placed a gentle hand on my belly and smiled to myself. I was big—heavily pregnant. The blue dress I wore hugged my bump beautifully, making me look more alluring. It wasn’t easy, carrying two lives inside me, but tonight I felt strong, surrounded by people I loved and trusted.Grace stood beside me, looking as radiant as ever in her wine-red gown, her hair tied up in a bun that showed off her slim neck. Meanwhile, MJ was on the other side of me, sipping
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Chapter: It's over —SAMANTHA POV—The moment the lights came back on, I had to blink a few times because the sudden brightness made my eyes sting. A hush fell across the entire banquet hall, as though everyone had been holding their breath. Then all at once, voices started buzzing, confused murmurs rising like a storm.“What happened?!” someone shouted from the left.“Check the power!” another man yelled.My heart thudded inside my chest. Dalton’s arm instantly wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to him. I could barely see, but his warmth was there, strong and protective.Then I saw her, Grace.She walked onto the stage with the grace of someone who owned the entire hall, wearing a fitted black gown that hugged her curves like a second skin. Her heels clicked against the wooden platform, echoing in the silence that slowly spread as people turned to look at her.My heart raced, but my lips curved into the faintest smile. I knew this was coming. Dalton knew too. We had talked about this. But stil
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Chapter: The Four Families —SAMANTHA POV—Tonight was the night. Grace dabbed at my cheek with the finest powder, while Maryjane fussed over my hair, twisting strands until they fell perfectly in place.“Honestly, Sam,” Maryjane said, stepping back to admire her handiwork, “you’re going to steal the show tonight. Everyone will be looking at you and for once, that’s exactly what you want.”I smiled faintly, though my stomach twisted with anticipation. “I hope so,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “After everything, this night has to be perfect. It’s not just a party, it’s the moment we reclaim everything.”Grace leaned closer, her brush poised over my eyelid. “And you will, Sam. Don’t doubt yourself. You’ve worked too hard, fought too much to let tonight be anything less than yours.”I nodded, biting my lip. The thought of Dalton waiting outside, holding Amore, made my heart skip. This was the first big event since… everything. Since the the kidnapping, the fire. I was ready, and I needed to be strong,
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Chapter: plan to takeSAMANTHA POV—I was sitting by the edge of the bed, brushing my hair slowly, my mind heavy with everything that had happened in the last few days. Dalton was somewhere in the house with Amore, I could hear her laughter floating faintly through the open window. It made me smile a little, but deep down, my chest still ached.Slowly I placed the brush down on the dresser and stood up, walking towards the balcony to get some fresh air. The sky was clear, a soft shade of blue with lazy clouds drifting across. The air smelled like the flowers in the garden below. For a moment, I closed my eyes and tried to calm my mind.Then the door opened quietly behind me.I turned around, expecting it to be Grace or maybe one of the maids. But when I saw who it was, I froze.“Damon…” My lips parted slightly.He stood there at the door, tall and handsome, dressed in a black tailored suit that hugged his broad shoulders perfectly. His presence filled the room like a storm, calm, but dangerous. His gray
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Chapter: Father and Daughter —DALTON POV—After breakfast, I carried Amore in my arms toward the poolside. She was light, small, like a delicate flower, but her little fists were tight around my shirt as if she didn’t fully trust me yet. And honestly, I couldn’t blame her. To her, I was the stranger who had caused her mother pain, the man who was now suddenly in their lives claiming a place.When Samantha left us alone after breakfast, I caught the signal she gave me, those eyes saying “Try. Please try.” So, here I was. I had made a promise to her, and to myself, that I wouldn’t fail at this.Amore stared at the water and then back at me with her big brown eyes. “Why did you bring me here?” she asked, her voice so small it almost broke something inside me.“To have fun,” I said softly, setting her down on one of the cushioned pool chairs. “Do you like swimming?”She shook her head quickly, her curly hair bouncing. “No.”“Why not?” I asked, crouching in front of her so I could be at eye level.“Because… I don’t
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Chapter: Epilogue *NICOLAS’s—ESTATE, THREE WEEKS LATER* The sun had set and the moon was high in the sky as Nicolas played with his two daughters, Natasha and Stacy. They were giggling and running around, their childish laughter filling the room with joy.Scarlet emerged from their bedroom, decked out in a stunning black dress that hugged her curves perfectly and showed all her flawlessness. Nicolas's eyes widened as he looked her up and down, his heart beating faster at the sight of her."Wow," he said, his voice filled with awe. "You look absolutely stunning, my love."Scarlet smiled, feeling her cheeks flush with pleasure.“Thank you," she said, twirling around in front of him. "I wanted to look nice for Grandma's reunion party."Nicolas grinned, his eyes still fixed on her. "Well, you definitely succeeded. I'm a lucky man to have such a beautiful wife."Scarlet blushed again, feeling a surge of love for Nicolas. She leaned in to kiss him but was interrupted by the sound of their daughters' laug
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Chapter: Burial *THE—CITY HOSPITAL* Scarlet's heart raced as she stepped out of the hospital. She was finally discharged, and after weeks of being cooped up in a hospital room, she was relieved to be out in the fresh air. Just as she sauntered towards the doctor's office, she felt a twinge of pain in her chest, a reminder of the accident that had landed her in the hospital in the first place.“Sally!” She folded her hands at the thought of her. Meanwhile, Nicolas was waiting for her outside the office, his face a mix of relief and concern. “How are you feeling?" he questioned her as he gave her a hug."I'm okay, baby,” Scarlet said, trying to sound more confident than she felt. "What did the doctor say?""He said you need to take it easy for a few days, but you should be fine." Nicolas took her hand and led her toward the other ward. “Where are we going to?” Scarlet asked him. “Let's go see your grandma," he replied. “What about Taylor?” Scarlet asked, she hadn't had the time to check up on h
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Chapter: Abettors arrested *THE CITY—HOSPITAL* Scarlet slowly opened her eyes, feeling a dull ache in her head. She blinked a few times, attempting to focus on her surroundings, and then she realized she was in a hospital room.Confused and extremely disoriented, Scarlet tried to sit up, but her body felt weak and sore. She groaned, falling back against the pillow, and tried to remember how she got there.As if on cue, Nicolas walked in, holding a tray of food. When he saw Scarlet's eyes open, he hurried over to her, setting the tray on the bedside table."Hey, you're awake," he said, his voice gentle and worried. "How are you feeling right now?"Scarlet scowled, still trying to process everything as she looked at him. “What happened? Why am I in the hospital?"Nicolas sat down next to her, taking her hand in his. “Love, do you remember anything?"Scarlet shook her head negatively, “No, everything is a blur."Nicolas took a deep breath, his eyes full of emotion. "There was an explosion, Scarlet. Sally kid
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Chapter: Bomb explosion *THE HERITAGE—POLICE STATION* Harry sat on his bunk bed in the dimly lit jail cell, his cousin Jade sitting across from him. They spoke in hushed tones, careful not to attract the attention of the guards."Jade, I need your help," Harry said, desperation was evident in his voice."What do you need, Harry?" Jade replied, concern inscribed on his face."I need you to get me out of here, without anyone knowing. Not even the cops," Harry begged him.Jade's eyes widened in surprise. "Harry, I can't just break you out of jail. That's crazy. You need to serve your time and face the consequences of your actions." he said. "I know, I know. But you don't understand what it's like in here. It's a living hell. I can't take it anymore," Harry replied, his voice breaking.Jade sighed. He knew Harry was in a bad place, both physically and mentally. He didn't want to see his cousin suffer, but he also didn't want to risk getting in trouble himself."I'll see what I can do, Harry. But I can't make
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Chapter: Come alone *THE PETERSBURG FAMILY*Sally got dressed early in the morning, feeling anxious about the day. She knew she had to start her plans and put them into action. First, she has Scarlet’s two children with her, Stacy and Natasha. And as for Taylor, Draco reported to her that he is unconscious and in coma. “I will have to kill him, I want to take every source of happiness from Scarlet before aiming at her.” She had been planning this for days, and her heart was pounding. Hence, Sally hailed a taxi to the hospital.As she rode in the backseat of the taxi, Sally's mind raced with thoughts of the boy's illness. She learned that he was Scarlet's favorite child, and she felt a pang of envy as she thought about the bond they shared.If only Scarlet knew she had a third child! Finally, the taxi pulled up to the hospital. Sally stepped out onto the sidewalk and made her way to the entrance. Entering inside, she asked the receptionist for the room number."Room 307," the receptionist said,
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Chapter: The Little girl is missing *THE BROWN’s—RESIDENTIAL* At Mrs. Brown's residence, Scarlet, Sam, and Nicolas were anxiously waiting for the police to arrive. They were hoping the police would catch the person who had poisoned Mrs. Brown. They were also worried about her critical condition at the hospital.Veronica, on the other hand, was feeling exceedingly nervous. She was the one who had poisoned Mrs. Brown, and she was frightened that the police would find out.Mr oaks would sometimes give her a reassuring glance that everything would be fine. As soon as the police arrived, and they began interviewing everyone about what had happened. They asked the group a series of questions, trying to gather as much information as possible."Can you tell us exactly what happened?" one of the officers asked."My granny drank the wine which was meant for me and she started screaming in pain before she lost unconscious on the dining floor," Scarlet explained.“We think someone poisoned her." she added. The officers nodded
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