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 88 : Need to go to JapanDiego Mondragon stepped out of his car and strode into the towering glass building of his company. The air outside was cool. Inside, people were already working hard.. His assistant, Mark, caught up to him halfway through the polished marble lobby, clutching a tablet and looking uneasy.“Sir, please…you have someone waiting for you in the lobby,” Mark said, a nervous edge in his voice.Diego slowed, his brow tightening. “Someone? Who?”Mark hesitated, glancing toward the front. “I’m not sure, sir. But… you might want to see for yourself.”Diego’s eyes followed the direction of his assistant’s gaze. Just beyond the glass divider near the seating area, he caught sight of a woman standing with her back to him. She wore a pale hospital gown, her hair slightly disheveled.His jaw clenched instantly. The sight irritated him more than it concerned him. He turned sharply to Mark. “You let someone dressed like that walk in here?” His voice was sharp enough to make Mark flinch. “What do I pay se
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Chapter: Chapter 87 : All because of her Rafael finally stepped out of the conference room, loosening his tie after hours of back-to-back meetings on the next steps to win custody of his son. Mondragon had managed to prove through DNA that the boy was his, forcing Rafael into an endless series of back-and-forth legal strategies with his team. The case against Mondragon was consuming every second of his time, leaving no space for anything else. He walked out with a few men, the cool night air hitting them as they stepped outside. “So… we’ll see if there’s a way forward in our next meeting,” one of them said. “Alright. Sure,” Rafael replied, making sure they got into their cars safely before heading back inside. Most of the lights in the building were off now. He climbed the quiet hallway to his office and picked up his phone. The clock read 11:00 p.m. Countless missed calls and messages lit up the screen , most of which were from Celeste, with the rest from a few business contacts. Rafael sighed as he walked, dialing The
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Chapter: Chapter 86 : Baby Daddy's BSCeleste Novarro’s birthday party had been going strong for over five hours. Guests moved around, laughing and chatting as music played and drinks flowed through the glamorous house. She descended the grand staircase in a shimmering silver dress, a glass of champagne in hand and a confident smile on her face. As she reached the last step, a friend approached her, Anuska, her fashion buddy, with her boyfriend Leo right beside her. “Happy birthday, Celeste,” Anuska beamed, leaning in to kiss her on both cheeks. Leo grinned and added, “Looking stunning as always.” Celeste let out a soft laugh, “Thank you both. Make sure you enjoy yourselves tonight, no excuses to party hard.” “Already are!” Anuska said, looping her arm through Leo’s as they headed off toward the open bar. Celeste continued forward, weaving through her guests with grace, when she spotted her usual girls near the centre of the room. “Do you think Rafael’s going to show up?” one of them asked, leaning in curiously
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Chapter: Chapter 85 : Baby Daddy's Jealousy "You should count yourself lucky today," Diego said with a smirk as the car came to a stop. "Coming with me to an event like this? That’s a big deal." He stepped out, straightening his suit. Diana followed closely behind, smiling boldly as camera flashes lit up her face. The charity fundraising program was in full swing. The entrance buzzed with business leaders, politicians, designers, and media, all eager to be seen. Diego circled around the car and held out his arm. Diana took it without hesitation. "This is your world now," he whispered with quiet pride as they stepped onto the carpet together. As they walked inside, a familiar face stepped forward. “Diego Mondragon,” the man said with a smile. Diego’s expression lifted. “Antonio! I didn’t know you’ve been back” “I’ve been back for a while,” Antonio replied. “Should’ve given you a call.” His eyes shifted to Diana. “I see you brought your plus one.” Diego smirked. “A man must not live on bread alone.” The comment made D
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Chapter: Chapter 84 : A man's bestfriendThe maid walked slowly, her head bowed. She knew this could be the day she met her maker or landed in critical care.As soon as she stepped out and the door clicked shut behind her, Diego’s eyes locked. Without a word, he grabbed her wrist and dragged her downstairs. When they reached the bottom, he yanked her so hard her back hit the floor with a sickening thud.“I gave a clear order,” Diego said stepping closer. “No one is to mention her in this house, especially not around my son.”He took a step closer, fury simmering in his voice. “Or have you been paid to manipulate my boy? Is that it?”“I…I was only trying” the maid began, her voice shaking.“Shut up!” Diego snarled. “You fool. You traitor. I should’ve finished you off four years ago when you helped her escape.”The maid sat there, too terrified to speak again.“Guards! Guards!” Diego suddenly roared, his voice thundering through the hall.The guards rushed in at the sound of Diego’s voice.“Get rid of this one,” he growled,
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Chapter: Chapter 86 : Life After DeathA few days after the funeral, Max and Lena stepped out of their car in front of the Anderson Company, ready to finalize a joint family business deal.Before they could reach the entrance, Naomi appeared out of nowhere. Her eyes blazed with grief and rage as she rushed forward and shoved Max so hard that he stumbled back.Lena quickly stepped in front of him and shoved Naomi in return, knocking her to the ground.“Are you out of your mind?” Lena hissed, glaring down at her.“Yes, I am!” Naomi spat as she scrambled to her feet. Her breathing was ragged, her whole body trembling. “And I’m losing every single piece of myself because of you two!”She brushed the dirt from her dress, her face twisted with fury. “You evil people. You’re responsible for her death! You put her through so much pain… she couldn’t take it anymore. That’s why she ended her life!”Her chest heaved, her hand shaking as she pointed at them both. “I swear, on everything I have left, I’m going to make you pay.”Lena st
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Chapter: Chapter 85 : The Funeral Dr. Sam walked out of the ICU, removing his gloves slowly. Mr. Creed stood up the second he saw him, eyes heavy with worry. “Doc… how is she?” he asked, his voice almost a whisper. Dr. Sam sighed and nodded for him to follow. They stepped into a quiet hallway. “She’s stable for now,” he said, “but the swelling in her brain is not going down like we hoped.” Creed clenched his jaw, waiting. “She needs surgery,” Dr. Sam added. “A very delicate one. We don’t have the right setup here, but there’s a specialist hospital in Italy I’ve worked with before. They can do it.” Creed’s eyes widened slightly. “Italy?” “Yes,” Dr. Sam nodded. “And we need to move fast. If we delay… we might lose her.” Creed looked down, breathing hard. After a moment, he looked up with fire in his eyes. “Get the jet ready. Do whatever you need. I’ll cover everything.” Dr. Sam placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “I’ll make the call.” ............................ The knock on the door was s
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Chapter: Chapter 84 : Faking her death"Sir… it’s been two days already," the officer said softly. Max didn’t look at him. His eyes stayed on the water as the cold wind brushed his face. "I’m sorry to say this, but..." The officer paused, lowering her voice. "She… she might not have made it." The words hung in the air like a heavy fog. Max still didn’t blink. His jaw tightened. "We may have to bring this to an end soon…" he added carefully, watching him. Max slowly turned to face him. His eyes were red but dry. "No," he said "We don’t stop until we find her". ….……… Mr. Creed burst into the room and came to an abrupt halt. There she was. Kristen lay on the hospital bed, barely moving. Her head was wrapped in thick bandages. Wires and tubes were connected to her. Machines beeped softly beside her, keeping track of every breath. His heart dropped and his eyes grew wide with shock. She looked nothing like the strong, fire-eyed girl he knew. “Oh no…” he whispered, taking slow steps closer. The sight of her like th
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Chapter: Chapter 83 : The Search"Yes, the divers have gone to the base of the fall," one officer said into his radio as he stood near the edge of the cliff. He watched the water far below with a furrowed bro. "It’s been hours...and there hasn’t been any sign of her."A group of reporters had gathered with cameras, whispering among themselves. Cars were still backed up as traffic were barely moving as some drivers stepped out to stare.Another officer walked over, shaking his head. "It’s morning already, and we still haven’t found any sign of her" ….……………The helicopter hovered over the water. Its blades made a loud chopping sound as the wind blew hard. Below, the sea was wide and deep, with no sign of her.Max held onto the rope ladder tightly. One hand grabbed the rope, and the other covered his eyes from the wind.He looked down at the rushing waves.The rope moved with the wind, but Max didn’t care. His eyes searched the water again and again, hoping to see her.“Mr. Anderson,” the pilot said through the headset.
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Chapter: Chapter 82 : Crystal Valley CliffThe car came to a slow stop. The air was colder here. Rough winds swept across the edge of Crystal Valley Cliff, making the trees shiver in silence. The man dragged Kristen’s weak body out like a bag of trash, her head barely lifting.She couldn’t move. Couldn’t speak. The drug had taken everything from her except the pain.He dropped her right at the edge, letting her body dangle ever so slightly over the cliff. “What a shame,” he muttered. “Such a pretty girl… the world must have been too heavy for her.”Then he turned and rushed back to the car.A second later, he shouted, loud and fake, “Help! This girl’s about to jump!”“OMG!” a few vendors and passersby down the nearby trail looked up in panic and rushed over. But the strong wind held them back from getting too close.“Someone, please help save her!” the man shouted again, his eyes fixed on Kristen as she swayed near the edge.“Oh my God… what has come of this generation?” one old vendor muttered, standing in disbelief as he dr
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Chapter: Chapter 81 : The death of Kristen Roses"Yes, ma’am. I’ve been following her for the past twenty minutes now," the man said, his voice low as he sat alone in his car. From a distance, his eyes locked on Kristen’s back as she slowly dragged herself down the street…“Keep an eye on her and don’t lose sight of her,” Lena’s voice came through cold and sharp. “We end her today. No mistakes…..….……..Kristen swallowed hard as she dragged herself down the street. Her eyes were wide open, unblinking, lost in shock."Yes, the Andersons killed your parents...Paloma Da Silva..." Mr. Creed’s voice echoed fiercely in her head, loud and sharp.“You filthy little girl” Wham!The memory of Mr. Valtor's slap stung her cheek.His cruel words echoed more loudly than ever: "I'll ensure your life is filled with misery. You'll never experience happiness again."Her hands clenched into fists, her heart beating fast. Tears filled her eyes as his words, the memory, and the pain returned like a storm.“They’re evil… wolves dressed like sheep for th
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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 He
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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're in
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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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Chapter: Chapter 148 : 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 a few minu
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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: Chapter 144 : Someone I know“Ohh… please wrap all these fresh grapes and blueberries for me,” Mom Kiara said, standing beside the fruit section in the mall, before moving on to the bananas and picking a few into her cart. “While you wrap those, I’ll go check the vegetables,”She said pulling her cart away… As she made her way down the aisle, her eyes caught a woman who had just finished picking some greens into her cart. The lady raised her head briefly as she turned to leave, and something about her face made Mom Kiara slow down. “She looks… familiar,” she muttered to herself, squinting slightly. “Maybe I should say hi… just in case.” Without thinking twice, she picked up her pace, rolling her cart faster as she called out, “Miss? Miss?” But the woman answered a phone call right at that moment and stopped walking. Mom Kiara hesitated. “Maybe I’m wrong,” she said under her breath. “Could’ve been someone else.” Just as she was about to turn back, the woman shifted and turned around, still holding the phone
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