Chapter: Chapter 135 : The end of the begining, Finale.He stood at the grave's edge, his eyes fixed on the name etched into the stone... In loving memory of Brindle Gonzalez. Born 28th July 1989 to 2015... He bent slightly, still feeling the ache from the shot he'd taken days ago. In his hands, he loosely grasped a bouquet, their petals beginning to wilt like his own memories... As he gazed at the grave, a memory began to surface... As they hit the ground, Marko's arm wrapped tightly around her. He held her close, feeling her warm blood seep into his clothes, mixing with his own. Brindle's eyes, cloudy with pain, locked onto Marko's teary gaze. I... I... am sorry," he whispered. "I am sorry," he said as he gently touched her face. Brindle slowly shook her head. "No... no," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I am sorry for... for us not living our dream. Please... forgive me," she said weakly. Marko's tears dropped down as he looked at her, his heart breaking. "Thank you for being the one who actually cared for me," she said,
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Chapter: Chapter 134 : Brindle Gonzalez death“How did you know I was here? I heard you’ve escaped from the cell,” Brindle said, aggressively pulling herself away from his touch. Marko stepped forward, but Brindle quickly backed away. “Don’t even try to make any move on me. You know just one call, and you’ll be back in the cell,” Brindle warned, pulling her phone from her pocket. “You need to stop this. You’ve done enough. Hurting more people won’t bring you peace or the dream you’re chasing after,” Marko pleaded. “What makes you think you can stop me, huh?” Brindle shouted, looking up at him with anger in her eyes. “I’m not trying to stop you, Brindle. I’m trying to save you from all this madness you’ve gotten yourself into. This path you’re on… It’s destroying you. Can’t you see that?” Marko said, his voice filled with concern. Brindle slammed her fists on the table, rattling the items on it. “You think I need saving?” she snarled. “You think I need you to tell me what to do? Hell no!” Her voice rose as she shouted. “You ha
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Chapter: Chapter 133 : Marriage to Tragedy"When is the groom going to show up? The sun is going down, and he still hasn't arrived," the priest said as he approached Grandma Leta, who was already stressed about Liam not showing up."He's going to be here soon. There must be traffic on the way," Grandma Leta replied with a shaky voice, her eyes scanning the surroundings anxiously.Just then, Aditi ran to her. "I still haven't gotten hold of him. His phone isn't going through," Aditi said with worry on her face."Oh my. What is going on?" Grandma Leta said, her voice trembling as she looked around helplessly.The guests began murmuring among themselves as the wedding was supposed to start at 2, and it was almost 4.….…………………………Natalie sat nervously in her room, her hands shaking as she stared at her phone.Both Rose and Alliah walked in, and she stood up to meet them. "Is he in?" she asked."No," Miss Rose said and paused, staring at Natalie. "He's still not here yet," she added, trying to keep her voice calm.Natalie's breath c
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Chapter: Chapter 132 : Wedding DayTwo days earlier"Richard? What are you doing here?" Natalie was startled and stepped back as she saw him coming from the dark."Natalie, please. Don't go through with this. Don't get married," he said as he rushed to her, pleading."Richard, we've been through this. It's over between us. You were the one who ended everything, remember?" Natalie said as she looked away."You don't understand. There's so much you don't know. I never stopped loving you, even after you left. I can't just stand by and watch you marry someone else, please don’t do this to me""Let me know when you are done," Natalie said, her voice steady as she pulled back."I just...wish things could have been different. I was trapped by her...you know I owe her my life for saving me years ago, and I couldn't...""This has nothing to do with me, Mr. Wood," Natalie said as she cut him off.Richard fell to his knees as he held Natalie. "Please, Nate...please. You can't marry him. Don't do this to me, you're going to break
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Chapter: Chapter 131 : A marriage to plan forAs Brindle walked into the hall, the TV mounted on the wall was playing a news segment, and the voice of the host caught her attention, causing her to stop in her tracks.In a dramatic turn of events, famous actress Natalie, who is popularly known for her role in Until I Die, was saved from the clutches of the notorious business tycoon and dark movie founder Mr. Whimper at his 25B residence after she was reported kidnapped. She is now safe and in good hands, the host announced.Brindle's eyes narrowed as she listened, her fingers gripping the arms of the chair nearby. Her heart pounded in her chest. Her eyes were glued to the screen as another host cheerfully chimed in. "And we have just learned that her wedding is soon.""Wow, another wedding. What a happy ending for her," the first host said."I know, right? She deserves all the happiness. I hope I get invited," the second host replied."Haha, me too," the first host said.A strangled cry escaped Brindle's lips as she took a step clo
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Chapter: Chapter 130 : A mother's plea"Haha, he's such a great guy, and I know he's going to make me the happiest girl on earth," Miss Rose said with a giggle as she shuffled on the sofa next to Natalie, sipping her beer.Natalie nodded with a smile, taking a slow sip of her beer before turning to Rose. "When are you going to give love a try, Miss Rose?"Rose sighed heavily and leaned back on the sofa. "I guess I'm just too beautiful. They all probably think I'm too good for them," she said dramatically, shoving a handful of potato chips into her mouth.Natalie chuckled, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I see," she said, looking at Rose out of the corner of her eye. "So your beauty is a curse, huh?"Rose nodded, trying to look serious despite the crumbs around her mouth. "Absolutely. It's a burden I must bear," she said, striking a mock-heroic pose.Natalie burst out laughing. "Well, maybe you need to find someone who appreciates your beauty and your love for potato chips!"Rose giggled, almost choking on her chips. "Ye
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Chapter: Chapter 16 : Planning for an escape.“So like I was saying, we need to come up with something more modern this season,” the textile expert said as she walked alongside Thersa into the boutique that specialized in high end fabrics.Thersa kept her sketchpad tucked under her arm, her gaze drifting across shelves filled with rolls of fabric...silk, chiffon, organza, linen...all neatly arranged and inviting.“There are a few more textures we can develop,” the expert continued. “Something with movement but still bold enough to make a statement.”Thersa nodded quietly. “I want something different. Soft, but not fragile. There’s strength in grace...we just need to show it.”The expert paused by a rack. “This one,” she said, pulling out a muted rose-toned silk blend. “It’s new. We haven’t tested it on structured pieces yet, but it has potential.”Thersa ran her fingers across the material, thoughtful. “It’s smooth. Breathable. Maybe layered with mesh or net… but only at the hem.”“Interesting,” the expert replied “You’ve already
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Chapter: Chapter 15 : Shot in the headPolice officers swarmed the property, the area cordoned off with bright yellow "Crime Scene - Do Not Cross" tape fluttering in the wind. Four maids stood huddled together on the front lawn, weeping uncontrollably as uniformed officers tried to maintain order.Several onlookers had gathered near the gates but were being held back by stern-faced officers making sure to make everything secure.A sleek black car screeched to a halt in front of the house.The moment it stopped, Rafael jumped out, his jaw clenched, eyes scanning the chaos in front of him. Uncle Robert followed closely behind, breathless as he tried to keep up.Rafael ignored the shouting officers who tried to stop him as he approached the tape. "What the hell happened here?" Rafael demanded with a low but dangerous voice.A police officer stepped forward, hands on his waist. “He was found dead in his study. Single gunshot to the forehead. No sign of forced entry. We’re still investigating.”“Damn it,” Rafael muttered under
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Chapter: Chapter 14 : Found deadInside Mr Diego Mondragon’s mansionThey sat quietly at the table as they had their breakfast. Not a single word was spoken.Mr. Mondragon looked serious as he ate. The quiet clinking of silverware was the only sound you would hear. Several maids stood around the dining table, still as statues, while two guards remained posted by the entrance.Suddenly, another guard rushed forward. He bowed slightly and said, “Good morning, Mr. Mondragon. You have a visitor.”Mr. Mondragon didn’t even look up. “Who dares to visit me at this hour of my peaceful moment?” Before the guard could answer, the sound of polished shoes echoed across the marble floor.A tall, sharply dressed man entered the room. His charcoal suit was tailored to perfection, and a faint scent of expensive cologne trailed behind him.“Now, now, Diego… is that any way to greet an old friend?” the man said, flashing a charming smile.Mr. Mondragon looked up immediately, his eyes widening with pleasant surprise. “Alonso Rivera,” h
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Chapter: Chapter 13 : Locked in togetherOne of the maids had unknowingly locked the storage room door, not realising anyone was still inside.Thersa crossed her arms, pacing the small space. The silence was thick as her heart beat heavily.“Why do you keep following me around?” she finally snapped, voice edged with frustration.Rafael leaned against the shelves, calm as ever. He didn’t answer...he just smiled.“What is wrong with you?!” Thersa continued, her voice rising. “You keep smiling for no reason... Do you even understand we’ve been locked in here for over thirty minutes now?”Rafael let out a quiet chuckle.Thersa stormed toward him, her eyes flaring. “What’s so funny, huh?”He tilted his head slightly, meeting her gaze with warmth. “You look extremely beautiful when you’re angry.”Thersa paused.Her eyes widened, completely caught off guard. Rafael’s smile deepened, his dimple showing clearly now.Thersa blinked, visibly thrown off. For a moment, she forgot she was supposed to be mad.“You… must be really bored,” sh
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Chapter: Chapter 12 : Dinner After MeetingThe elegant doors swung open and one by one they stepped into the hall.Thersa moved ahead, with a few maids walking quietly behind her, ready to help for the night.At the entrance, Thersa stood poised, her hands gently clasped in front of her, with a soft smile. A few maids stood respectfully behind her."Mrs. Mondragon, it’s lovely to see you again," one of the older businessmen greeted warmly.Thersa nodded politely. "You’re all welcome. Please, come inside."Just as she turned to lead the way, Rafael walked in through the side door. His eyes caught hers immediately. For a moment, everything else seemed to pause……the lights, the soft chatter, the sound of music.Their eyes held each other’s.But Thersa quickly looked away, regaining her composure. She stepped forward."This way, please," she said in a calm voice.The guests were ushered into the reception hall, where soft music played and drinks were already flowing….. They moved straight to the long, grand table set up at the cen
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Chapter: Chapter 11 : At the meetingMon takes his seat at the head of the long conference table. When he entered, investors were already seated.With a calm but commanding voice, he began, "Gentlemen, as you all know, we are here to finalize the merger with Vierra Enterprises. This is the final step to solidifying our dominance in the industry. Once we sign, Mondragon Corp will be untouchable."The investors nod in agreement. Some even clap lightly.Just as Mon is about to continue, Rafael leans back in his chair."Why merge when we can simply take over?" Rafael said with a smooth voice.The room goes silent as everyone's attention is brought to him.Mon's jaw tightens. "Excuse me?"Rafael sits forward and locks his gaze on Mon. "Merging means compromise. Why share power when we have the means to acquire Vierra entirely? Outright ownership is a far better move."Some investors exchanged glances as they considered his words. One of them, an older man, speaks up. "That would mean buying out all their shares… a bold move."
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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: Chapter 80 : It wasn’t never an accident ; The truthPointing his torchlight around to see through the dark, the security guard moved from one office to another, making sure everything was in place. He locked the ones that needed to be locked.At the far end, he flashed the torchlight toward the lobby to see if anyone was there but no one was there. Sighing in relief, he turned to walk away. But just as he reached the hallway, he heard footsteps approaching."Hmm..." he muttered, turning quickly to the direction....but no one was there.Suddenly there was a tap on his shoulder.“Ahhh!” he screamed, stumbling backwards and falling to the floor. The torchlight slipped from his hand and skidded across the floor.A polished shoe stopped it from sliding further.“Please… don’t hurt me,” the security guard muttered, crawling back in fear.The figure slowly bent down, picked up the torch, and pointed it directly at the guard’s face.“Please… please don’t…” the guard trembled, his eyes squeezed shut.Then.....there was a clap and the lights fli
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Chapter: Chapter 79 : Knowing she is Da SilvaA few days later"I’m sorry to tell you this..." he said hesitantly. "Miss Jessica Barlow didn’t make it. She died in the fire... 21 years ago," Mr. Creed added, his gaze dropping to the floor before slowly meeting Kristen’s eyes. There was so much pain in them."And... your parents died in that fire as well," he continued gently.Kristen’s knees buckled, and she fell back into the chair, her eyes wide with disbelief.His words echoed in her mind like a broken record, her heart pounding.She lifted her face slowly, staring at her reflection in the mirror across the room. Her lips parted as if to speak, but no words came. Just a single tear… then another… sliding quietly down her cheeks.Suddenly a flashback came rushing in.....“Paloma, where are you, little mama?” Mr. Sebastian’s voice called out, slightly panicked as he entered the room.He spun slowly in the center of the room, pretending not to see the little legs peeking from under the bed.“Ohhh, baby… where are you?” he said aga
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Chapter: Chapter 78 : Finding out about her past“She’s stable now,” Dr. Devis said as he approached Mr. Creed.“Good,” Mr. Creed responded, his eyes still fixed on the door to Kristen’s room.Dr. Devis hesitated, then continued, “But we can’t be certain yet. What she recalled during the fire....it may have been a flashback triggered by extreme fear. Trauma can resurface buried memories, but it doesn’t always mean they’ll stay.”Mr. Creed nodded slowly, absorbing every word. “So we won’t know for sure until she wakes up… and says something about it or not?”“Exactly,” the doctor said. “Only then can we confirm if the memories are truly back, or if they were just fleeting echoes stirred by panic.”Just as Dr. Devis walked away, Mom Maria rushed to him in the hallway with panic in her eyes.….……………“Oh goodness....how is she now?” she asked breathlessly, grabbing Mr. Creed’s arm for support.“The doctor said she’s stable,” Mr. Creed replied softly, holding onto her trembling frame as she sank onto the nearby bench. “She collapsed from
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Chapter: Chapter 77 : 2 phrase, Fire in my house“Please… someone save us,” she cried out as the burst of fire surrounded her.With trembling hands, she covered her head and slowly lay flat on the floor, her eyes blinking through tears, fixed helplessly on the flames closing in around her. ...“Miss Jessica,” Paloma called out with a playful laugh, tugging at her hand. “Can we play? Please?”Miss Jessica gave her a gentle smile but shook her head. “It’s bedtime, Paloma. Your mom will kill us if she comes back and finds you still awake.”Paloma pouted, then grinned slyly. “But how will she know… if no one tells her?” She spun around, her eyes wide with mischief. “As soon as we hear her car, I’ll run back to bed and pretend I’ve been sleeping the whole time!”Miss Jessica let out a small laugh, shaking her head. “You’re impossible.”“Oh, my.....always getting me with this look,” Miss Jessica said with a soft sigh, unable to hide her smile. “Okay, okay... we can play. But only for a few minutes, alright?”“Yay!” Paloma beamed.Jessica
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Chapter: Chapter 76 : Finding out She’s PregnantMr. Creed paced back and forth, the neurologist's words looped through his mind. "Not literally. But placing her in an environment that mimics the original setting... even the scent of smoke, certain visuals, sounds... it might help trigger something. However, I must be clear: this is not guaranteed. There's only about a 70% chance she'll recover even partial memory......and it's emotionally risky."He clenched his jaw, lost in thought.“Mr. Creed, you called for me?” Tyrese’s voice broke the silence as he stepped into the room.Mr. Creed stopped abruptly, turned slowly and locked eyes with Tyrese. He studied him in silence for a moment.“History is about to repeat itself,” he muttered under his breath.Tyrese frowned, confused yet aware of the significance of what was about to unfold.Mr. Creed turned away again, staring into nothing.“There’s going to be another FIRE,” he said quietly, but with a chilling certainty in his voice.“Another fire,” he repeated, steadying himself with a
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