Chapter: Chapter 94 : CaughtComing down the stairs, Rafeal shook his head when he saw Ruby waiting exactly where she said she would be. He smiled.“What are you doing here at eleven in my house, you crazy girl?” Rafael said as he reached the bottom of the stairs.Ruby grinned, then suddenly ran up to him, throwing her arms around his neck.“I just landed,” she said, pulling back to look at him. “And I had to come see my favorite person in the whole world before anybody else.”Rafael smirked, hugging her back. “Whenever you say ‘favorite,’ something always follows. What do you want this time?”Ruby laughed. “Of course, you know me too well,” she teased as they started walking down the corridor. “I’ll tell you soon.”“Sure,” Rafael said, still smiling as they walked together…Just as Ruby whispered something to him, a sudden crash echoed from upstairs..a sound like glass shattering. Both their heads snapped up toward the noise. Then another crash followed, louder than the first.“Damn it,” Rafael muttered, breakin
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Chapter: Chapter 93 : Hospital DischargeUncle Robert had also made it to the hospital to see how things were going with Thersa. As he walked down the hallway, he saw Rafael sitting quietly outside the ICU room.“Rafael,” Uncle Robert called softly.Rafael lifted his head, saw him, and slowly stood up… Uncle Robert came closer and asked, "How is Thersa doing?"…“She’s stable,” Rafael replied quietly.Uncle Robert nodded and looked toward the ICU door where Thersa lay. After a moment, he turned back to Rafael. “I’ve seen the news,” he said firmly “You finally decided to step out from the Mondragon Corp after so many years.”Rafael didn’t say anything, just nodded again.“What could be your reason?” Uncle Robert asked. “You never agreed to step down before, not once in all these years. What changed?”“Nothing changed,” Rafael said simply. “I just decided to step out. I gave up my shares.”Uncle Robert looked at him closely. He knew Rafael too well to believe that answer. “I see,” he said slowly. “It must be some deal you coul
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Chapter: Chapter 92 : End of the Rivalry“What the hell!”Rafael’s figure rushed in, pulling Celeste out of the way. He grabbed the oxygen tube and hurriedly tried to place it back on Thersa’s nose.Celeste stumbled back, her heart exploding within her chest as she watched Rafael’s trembling hands fight to steady themselves. The machine screamed louder, the beeps turning frantic, echoing through the room.Finally, Rafael secured the tube, his breath heavy as the line on the monitor began to flicker back to life. The moment the sound steadied, he turned to Celeste.His eyes were burning with a rage deeper than anything Celeste had ever seen in him…Her eyes darted around as fear washed over her.“What the hell is wrong with you?” Rafael muttered, his voice shaking with rage and fear. His eyes locked on her as if he were staring at a stranger.Celeste burned inside, swallowing hard. “I... I didn’t know what to do,” she stammered. “She started shaking, and the machine was beeping so fast…I panicked and couldn't do anything.”Her
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Chapter: Chapter 91 : Making a deal for Survival Diego Mondragon hurried into the house, still feeling pleased with himself. His bodyguards followed closely behind. As he opened the door, his mother, Mom Camilla, turned sharply at him with a stern gaze. "What nonsense am I doing here, Alejandro?" she asked, her voice laced with anger.Diego’s smirk didn’t fade. He stepped inside, motioning for the guards to leave and they quietly closed the door behind them.Mom Camilla’s glare deepened at she Iook at him “What’s gotten into you? Why did you go to the hospital? Why donate your blood? Why didn’t you just leave her to die?”Diego slowly rolled up his sleeves, revealing the bandage on his arm. “You wouldn’t understand, Mom. I’m a businessman,” he said smoothly, settling heavily into the sofa..Mom Camilla marched closer, disbelief tightening her face. “I never thought I’d see this day,” she said coldly. “I’d rather die than watch my son stoop so low. Why spit on the ground and lick it clean.”Diego gave a soft chuckle and stood up, wal
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Chapter: Chapter 90 : Hit and Run 2After nearly an hour inside, a nurse rushed out from the emergency room, her face etched with panic. "We need blood! We need blood!" she exclaimed, looking frantically left and right. Rafael and Emery rushed to her side at once."How is she?" he asked, his words tumbling out..The nurse's response was breathless, "She's bleeding out. We need type O negative, immediately!"Rafael stretched out his hands, "Take mine!"“Okay, sir, then come with me,” the nurse said but as they hurried down the hall, she turned back at him. “Are you O-negative?”“I’m not,” he said, breath trembling. “But take it anyway. Please. Take it anyway!”The nurse shook her head, "It wouldn't work that way. It would do more harm than good, sir."Emery stepped forward, offering to be checked as a potential match. The nurse nodded and they hurried to the lab. Minutes passed, and Emily returned with a disappointed expression."I'm so sorry, I wasn't a match," she said, approaching Rafael, who was anxiously waiting for
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Chapter: Chapter 89 : Hit and RunThersa stood in the craft room of Emery & Co, running her fingers across a roll of soft fabric laid neatly on the long table. The light from the wide windows made the colours stand out, rich and inviting.Mrs. Emery, the owner herself, stood beside her with a tape measure slung around her neck. “This shade has been our best-seller lately,” she said warmly, pulling the fabric closer. “But I think it could use a fresher cut..something that feels bold, but still wearable.”Thersa smiled faintly, brushing her hand over the texture again. “You’re right. The material has character already. It just needs the right shape to make it come alive.” She reached for the mannequin at the corner and began pinning the fabric against it.“You see here?” Thersa pointed as she wrapped it across the bust. “If we drop the waistline a little lower, it softens the figure without losing structure.”Mrs. Emery’s eyes lit up. “Exactly! That’s what I’ve been trying to explain to my designers for months. You see
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Chapter: Chapter 99 : Just startingTyrese stood in front of Mr Creed in his home office, his hands tight at his sides after delivering the news that Mr Valtor’s farmhouse was completely burnt out and nothing was left.Mr Creed paced across the office…“Isn’t that the same property Sebastian owned years ago?” he asked.Tyrese shook his head fast, trying to explain. “It looks like… yes, sir. It is the same property. The same land Mr Valtor built on when he returned from Japan.”“Oh,” Mr Creed said, a slow smile forming on his face.Tyrese swallowed hard. He looked like he feared the words coming out of his mouth.“Sir… it looks like Paloma might be behind this,” he said quietly. “Isn’t she moving too fast? Won’t things be traced back to her?”Mr Creed lowered his gaze to the floor as if he was trying to read Tyrese’s words in his mind.“Paloma… that girl….. I don’t think even the first trace will lead to her. She is too careful.”Tyrese stood there stiff and uneasy. “Alright, sir. I’ll make sure I try and cover up any tr
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Chapter: Chapter 98 : Same Fire, taste itNaomi had been restless since the scene at the warehouse. Her mind kept fighting itself…Kristen could never do this… she’s not capable of such a thing, she told herself again and again. But no matter how hard she tried to deny it, the image she had seen kept flashing before her eyes, and every thought pointed back to one terrifying possibility… Kristen had done it.The moment Naomi heard Kristen’s car entering the compound, she stood up quickly and rushed out of her room. She hurried down the stairs, desperate to catch her before she disappeared into her bedroom. Luckily, as she reached the last step, the front door opened and Kristen had just stepped inside.“Kristen, I want to speak with you,” Naomi blurted out the moment Kristen took only a few steps into the house.“Let’s make it tomorrow. I’m already exhausted,” Kristen said softly and turned toward the hallway leading to her room.Naomi rushed after her. “No, Kristen… we need to talk today. It can’t wait.”Kristen’s steps slowed
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Chapter: Chapter 97 : Guilt of BetrayalMr Verstappen Valtor Anderson…..The last time we saw him was four years ago at the family dinner, when Lena was still pregnant. Now, standing in his home office, he looked nothing like the man he used to be. He had aged so much more than time should allow. Maybe it was the guilt he carried. Perhaps it was the sleepless nights. Whatever it was, it had dragged him down until he looked years older than he truly was.He could no longer walk firmly. His steps were slow and weak and he needed a wooden stick to support himself. He dragged himself across the room breathing heavy with every movement showing how much life had worn him out.He finally reached his desk, placing his weight on it to steady himself. Just then, his phone rang. He picked it up with trembling fingers and pressed it to his ear.“Mr Valtor… Mr William Sebastian’s daughter. She’s alive. She made it out of the fire that night”The voice on the phone spoke calmly, but the words hit him like a knife.The phone slipped from hi
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Chapter: Chapter 96 : Her first revengeKristen had made it home. She kept her emotions hidden until the doors of her room closed behind her. Then the silence hit her harder than she expected.The gown she wore clung to her skin like a memory she wished she could peel off.Seeing Max again had cracked something in her. She thought the many years had made her stronger, but when she saw his face today, it raised something in her chest like fire. Quickly, she rushed into the bathroom.Staring at her reflection in the mirror, she grabbed the sink for support, then sank to the floor.A fresh tear dropped, then another, then everything broke loose.She cried until her heartbeat hurt. She cried for the girl she used to be.She cried for the betrayal she carried alone. She cried because facing him again reminded her that her soul was still clenched and wounded.When she lifted her head, she wiped the tears. The revenge she had promised herself felt stronger now. Facing him tonight had woken it all. It reminded her of why she decide
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Chapter: Chapter 95 : Lady in RedInside the VIP room was stretched in a wide open and wider space which gave an accusing kind of calm.The man sat comfortably with his hands resting along the sofa as his posture relaxed, but was watching.Across from him, Kristen sat with her legs crossed, gazing at him sharply as if she could see right through his soul.Between them was a small glass table, their masks resting quietly on it.“Your father would be proud to see you here tonight,” the man began, breaking the silence.“The board will be waiting for you whenever you’re ready,” he added.Kristen’s face didn’t shift. She simply stared, her eyes piercing straight into his, a stillness that could be felt in the air.“Your father, Sebastian, was a dear friend of mine,” the man continued, his gaze breaking slightly as though caught in old memories. “He would have been part of the presidentials of this country or perhaps the president himself.”He paused for a moment, breathing out as if remembering those lost years.Then, turn
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Chapter: Chapter 94 : The BallThe night of the ball had arrived. It wasn’t a celebration. It was a guardian of the city’s power and silent ambition, all brought together for a charity fundraising in the community’s name. Everyone who mattered was there, and everyone wore a mask. Hidden behind silk and silver, they moved with grace and mystery. A few of the city’s most admired figures were already present, dressed in elegant gowns and fine suits, drifting through the dimly lit halls with a champagne glass in hand as they moved to the rhythm of the music.At the mansion of Max Ethan Anderson, he was still at Carissa’s side at 10 p.m., watching over her as she slept. Mrs Sophia softly walked into the room after a gentle knock.“Mr Anderson,” she said quietly, “you can go for the program. I’ll watch over Carissa.”Max didn’t look up right away. His eyes stayed on his daughter. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay here,” he said quietly. “What if her fever comes back?”Mrs Sophia stepped closer and stood beside the bed “Mr Anderson
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Chapter: Chapter 150 : Aditi and Natalie meet Natalie had made it to the hospital with her worker. She brought the car to a stop in the parking lot with the engine humming softly before she turned it off. “Here we are,” the gentleman said, unbuckling his seat belt. He turned toward her, noticing how she was peeking through the side mirror towards the hospital entrance..“I’m really grateful you dropped me off, ma’am,” he said sincerely. Natalie turned to him with a small, tight smile. As he stepped out, thanking her over and over, he paused and turned back.“Ma’am, would you like to come inside to see my uncle?” he asked. Natalie hesitated, but he insisted, saying his uncle would be honored to meet his boss. With a soft sigh, she finally got down from the car, still feeling anxious and a little overwhelmed after how the first court hearing had gone earlier that day.Walking just behind him, Natalie followed as they entered the hospital. She glanced around, her eyes wide, as if it were her first time stepping into one.A nurse s
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Chapter: Chapter 149 : Aunty Soso LoloHe scanned the surroundings, a deep scowl etched across his face. “Sir, are you sure we’ll find her here?” the man beside him asked nervously, his eyes darting over the disturbed stretch of seashore. “What do you think?” Mr. Whimper replied, his expression still one of distaste.. He cast one last glance at the fiery horizon where the waves crashed against the rocks, then turned away. The man hurried after him, struggling to keep pace in the soft, sinking sand. They pushed through the crowd, weaving past people who fought viciously over seashells. Men and women in ragged clothes shoved and clawed, each determined to claim even one shell for survival. “Do people really make a living from this?” the man muttered in disbelief. “Enough to fight for it,” Whimper said curtly. Soon, the seashore gave way to the slums. The deeper they walked, the heavier the air grew, thick with rot and smoke. The man gagged and pressed a hand to his nose. “God, this stench… I won’t last more than
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Chapter: Chapter 148 : How we do itMrs Torres' eyes were still widened, frozen in the moment “Now you’re talking… now you’re damn well talking,” she muttered, swinging the door open all the way. A sly smile crept across her face as she looked Aditi up and down, this time with interest instead of disgust. “What’s the take?” she asked, stepping aside. “When should I drop my account number?” “I’ll send it as soon as we finalize the agreement,” Aditi replied smoothly. “I’m down for everything,” Mrs. Torres grinned, “as long as I’m getting my cake and eating it too.” Mrs. Torres stepped aside, letting Aditi in. The door clicked shut behind them. “Sit,” the older woman gestured toward a worn-out couch, then crossed her arms. “Now talk. Ten times the offer,and I still keep the land? You better not be bluffing.” Aditi placed her bag down carefully and met her eyes. “I never bluff, ma’am. But it comes with conditions.” Mrs. Torres narrowed her eyes. “Figures. What kind of conditions?” “You delay the court. Don’t s
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Chapter: Chapter 147 : Off LimitsAditi had been sitting behind her home laptop for hours, yet barely anything moved on the screen. Her eyes weren’t truly reading anymore, they were just staring.. On her desk lay the same land case file she had picked up earlier in the afternoon, the edges already soft from how often she’d flipped through the pages. She reached for it again, her fingers brushed over the bold titles and highlighted clauses as if hoping they’d somehow read differently this time. Her gaze shifted back to the land deed scanned on her screen. She tilted her head slightly, narrowed her eyes and sighed. As if she were caught doing something she shouldn't, the soft sound of approaching footsteps made her jolt. In one swift move, she changed the tab on her laptop and hurriedly gathered the documents, shoving them under another file. A knock followed. Then Liam stepped inside. “Oh… I thought you were asleep. I saw the light on and came to check,” he said, eyeing her curiously. Aditi looked up, clearly star
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Chapter: Chapter 146 : Legal Case“Oh really, darling?” Natalie said warmly as she walked to the dining table, watching Isabella help arrange the dishes. “I might fail,” Isabella murmured as she placed a plate down. Just then, Mom Kiara walked in, taking a bowl from Natalie’s hands. “Not at all,” she said gently. “Remember, you were top of your class when we lived in Canada. Do you need me to remind you just how intelligent you are?” Natalie chuckled softly and nodded. “I’ve been trying to tell her,” she said, placing the cutlery down and finally taking a seat at the table. “She just needs to believe it too.” They all settled down at the table. Natalie gently served food onto Isabella’s plate before helping herself. “Oh… the last time I went to the mall, I thought I saw that friend of yours,” Mom Kiara said, snapping her fingers as she tried to remember. “You know, the one who helped with…ooh, what’s her name again?” Natalie tilted her head. “Hmm… you mean Alliah?” “No, no… not her. Oh, never mind,” Mom Ki
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Chapter: Chapter 145 : Someone I know 2Liam stepped quietly into the hospital room, checking on the patient they had operated on just a week ago, a difficult brain surgery, one that had left the whole team tense for days. But now, the man was awake and stable. Outside the room, the patient’s wife stood up the moment she saw Liam step out. “Doctor… thank you, sir. I owe you everything,” the woman said, tears welling in her eyes. Liam gave a warm, assuring smile. “I’m just glad our hospital could do that for your husband. He’s strong. He pulled through because he fought, and your support means everything.” The woman sniffled, covering her mouth with her hand. “God bless you, Doctor.” Just then, a nurse approached with a clipboard in hand. “Mrs. Natalie A….” she paused to glance down again, “Mrs. Natalie Adams, please. Can you come with me for your follow-up?” “Oh yes,” the woman nodded. “I’ll be right there,” she said to the nurse, before turning back to Liam. “Thank you again, Doctor,” she added, shaking his hand with
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Chapter: My appreciation to you, dear reader.Thank you for taking this journey with me for every page you turned, every emotion you felt and every moment you shared with these characters. When I first began writing this story, I never imagined how much it would grow, twist and take on a life of its own. What started as a small idea soon became something bigger, the characters took control and I found myself wanting to give each of them the best story they truly deserved. They loved, cried and grew right before my eyes… and now, they belong to you too. Thank you for reading, for feeling and for believing in their journey. I hope you find your own “happily ever after,” and that you never stop believing in love, hope and second chances. If you haven’t read my other stories yet, I invite you to explore them as well. Each one has its own unique path, its own lessons, and its own magic. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your love and support. I can’t wait to meet you again in the next story. With love, signing out…Ms Hel
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Chapter: Chapter 63 : Honeymoon until the very EndThey had already been at the valley for almost seven hours now, freshened up and full from their long day of exploring…..After touring around and soaking in the calm of the evening, they ended up in the jacuzzi with warm bubbles rising around them as the night breeze swept softly over the water and onto their skin… Elena leaned back with a relaxed sigh, her eyes half-closed as she rested her head against Damien’s shoulder. Just as the evening settled into quiet comfort, Damien’s phone began to ring. Elena stretched out her soapy hand to grab it since it was resting beside her. “Here,” she said, handing it to him. The screen lit up with a video call, and Mr Chris’s face suddenly filled the frame. “Mr. Hughson!” he blurted out, talking fast even before Damien’s face appeared. “I was at your office, and I haven’t seen you. Hope all is well, sir.” His tone was serious as he peered straight into the camera… When Damien’s face finally came into view, Mr Chris's eyes widened. “Oh! You'r
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Chapter: Chapter 62 : Proposal and WeddingElena had just gotten off the phone with Mr Hughston, who had been away in Sweden for the past two weeks on work. She quickly got up from the bed and hurried to freshen up for the girls’ dinner with her old university friends.Sienna had already left earlier, saying she needed to make sure the venue was set up as planned. Elena was annoyed that she’d gone without her and now felt a bit reluctant to get ready at all…She picked up her already pressed, flowy, floor-length dress in a soft ivory shade, the one she and Sienna had bought together a week ago for the reunion dinner. They both knew everyone would be dressing to impress, so they hadn’t held back either. Elena’s dress had clean, graceful lines with subtle lace detailing around the neckline and a delicate scalloped edge that added a soft, whimsical touch.Slipping the dress on, it hugged her curves perfectly at the waist, falling beautifully down her legs. Elena smiled faintly at her reflection, then sat in front of the mirror to
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Chapter: Chapter 61 : To the rescue…..Just like he had promised, he was already at the house knocking on the door. He stood there calm and patient waiting for it to open. On the third knock the door finally opened and it was Sienna who stepped out. She looked a bit startled to see him, flustered and caught off guard. “Mr… Mr Hughston,” she stammered, feeling shy to even meet his eyes…It was her first time seeing the most talked about man in person….Damien gave a small nod and greeted softly, “Hello.” Then without wasting a second, he asked, “Can I see Miss Elena?”.. After Sienna told him she hadn’t heard from Elena either and had been worriedly trying to reach her for a week now, Damien’s own worry grew heavier. The only thing left for him to do now was wait….just wait for a call, a message, anything from her.Walking through the hall of his apartment, Damien’s entire focus was on his phone when Nathaniel came rushing over after exploring his father’s new apartment.“Dad,” he muttered softly, pulling Damien out of his
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Chapter: Chapter 60 : Last Court hearingVictoria’s hands dropped instantly, her body freezing in place. She turned sharply toward the voice only to see her son standing at the gate, staring dead at her.For a moment, neither of them moved. The silence felt heavier than the air itself. Victoria’s eyes widened as if she had just seen a ghost and she took a deep, shaky breath, trying to steady herself and used her trembling hands to brush her gown as if to fix it.“Nathaniel…I…..I thought you were asleep….ohhhhh” she said trying to brush off what had just happened, pretending he hadn't seen anything at all…"I saw everything, Mum…" Nathaniel muttered sharply and pulled away before she could touch him… Ray had already quickly slipped out before Victoria could gather some words…“You’re cheating on Dad too…..with him…”Nathaniel muttered, his eyes burned into hers, filled with the kind of disappointment that made Victoria’s stomach twist. For a second, she couldn't look back at him and she slowly turned away, not facing him and
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Chapter: Chapter 59 : Caught in the act...Elena moved around the room, desperately searching for a way out after hearing her phone ringing downstairs countless times since yesterday. Ray hadn’t returned since he left that morning, and she knew this was one of her few chances to escape before he came back. She rushed to the door and twisted the knob again, but it wouldn’t budge. She threw her shoulder against the wooden frame, trying harder this time.Feeling frustrated, she pressed her forehead against the door and let out a shaky sigh. “Come on…” she whispered under her breath, hitting the door lightly with her fist.Just then, the sound of a car pulling into the driveway made her freeze. Her heart jumped to her throat. She ran to the window, peeking through the curtains to see who it was…praying it wasn’t him but it was him…He stepped out of the car, slamming the door shut, smiling as someone else stepped out. Elena straightened immediately, squinting to see who it was.At first, she couldn’t make out the face since the p
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