Lotus woke up with a heavy heart, replaying the events that had happened the last few days. The unrelenting sadness consumed her as she took a moment to collect herself before facing the day ahead. Every day since the incident and her disgrace, not just with Peter but everyone in the States, she had always been feeling sad and unable to even think of anything.Her MD messaged, telling her that there was a serious crisis that would befall the company. She couldn't hold her sadness. She has been avoiding the decision for a very long time. Architecture was something she loved doing, and now she was not sure she was willing to give her dream up.She knew that today would be a turning point for her company and for her own future.As she arrived at the office, the once bustling halls were now eerily quiet. Glimpses of her employees could be seen scattered about, their faces etched with worry. Lotus felt a pang of guilt, realizing that not only her life had been destroyed but the lives of p
Peter stumbled into the mansion, his heart pounding in his chest. He had received a call from someone that Lotus had seen leaving the house the night before, he didn't want to believe it. The silence was deafening as he scanned the empty sitting room. his eyes searching desperately for any sign of Lotus. His steps grew heavier with each passing moment, and when he reached their bedroom, his worst fears were confirmed. The closet stood empty, and every trace of her presence had vanished. All bags and clothes belonging to her were also gone.He sank to the floor, his heart racing picking in his chest a growing pain resting there.. He had thought he was protecting her, shielding her from Sheila. But in doing so, he had destroyed the very relation he had a work to protect. The realization was agonizing, and tears welled up in his eyes as he clutched his phone in his trembling hands. Her number was not going through and he wouldn't blame her for doing so.Without hesitation, he dialed Dav
George couldn't believe his ears when he received the news that Lotus had left the state. His mind was still in a state of shock. Anger filled him, it was his fault. All his. It was as if his entire world had been flipped upside down, and all plans to ever get to Lotus broke into tiny pieces.23 How could she just abandon everything she had worked for like that?His mind swirled with thoughts of revenge. He couldn't let Lotus get away with the effort he had put in place he needed to win Lotus' heart and the only way was by tackling his rival. No, he needed to establish a company, a rival to Peter's, and prove to everyone that he was not to be messed with and maybe, Lotus would find her way back to him.Frustrated and seething with anger, George picked up his phone and dialed his head agent, John. "What do you mean Peter escaped?" George barked into the phone, his voice laced with fury.John gulped on the other end of the line. "I'm sorry, sir. Our team was not able to eliminate him. H
One month later.Lotus woke up as the first rays of sunlight peeked through her bedroom window. Stretching her arms, she stretched her body, feeling a rush of energy flowing through her veins.She was beginning to put her past behind her. All that remained in her mind was how to sail through her plans this time without the help of anyone. Not even a man who claimed to love her to the end. Today the day she would resume her work at one of the most influential modeling brands in New York, after her successful surgery, no one in her past life could recognize her. As she sat up on her bed, her gaze fell upon Sarah who was meticulously ironing her clothes, a frown formed on Lotus's lips. She wondered how Peter sacked such a beautiful soul who was always willing to help.Sarah turned, noticing that Lotus was awake. "Good morning, Lotus. I've prepared your clothes for the day. You don't want to be late for your interview, now do you?"Lotus furrowed her brows and said gently, "Thank you, S
The next day, Lotus arrived at work, ready to dive into another day of photo shoots, Despite her plans she was beginning to enjoy the process. She walked through the entrance of the company, just as a model angrily stomped out of Caleb's office. The woman looked frustrated and upon seeing her, she stopped Lotus in her tracks and warned her to be careful around Caleb, the head of the company. The model claimed there was something off about him.Lotus was taken aback by the sudden encounter. She had always admired Caleb from a distance, she loved his total ability to guide young models to be who they want to be. But it was just one woman's opinion, and she brushed it off as one of those things people say out of anger or spite. Shaking off the encounter, she made her way to the makeup room.All she wanted now was to climb the corporate ladder, reach the highest position in her field, and build her own architectural company once again. She had been through so much in her past, facing se
The next day, Lotus walked into the modeling agency with her heart pounding in her chest, feeling a mix of anxiety and anticipation.Sarah wasn't back yet and Lotus couldn't help but think the worst. But to allay her fears, Sarah sent a text telling her that she would be back today. Lotus found it suspicious but she decided to believe everything was all right. Sarah wasn't the overly social type and Lotus would never forgive herself if something ever happens to Sarah.She had been avoiding Caleb for the past few days, ever since their encounter and her new realization that something might actually be wrong with this modelling agency. The sudden retirement of models who were still in their prime caught her off guard.She didn't want to face him, afraid of what might happen if she did. With a determined stride, she made her way to her desk, hoping to get through the day without any encounters from anyone, she just wanted to be home and check if Sarah was doing well.As she settled into
The door creaked open, and a tall figure stepped into the room. Now, George was a man who exuded power and authority. He was made of steel and he was back to his domain of underground business. His rugged features were hardened by years of leading his criminal empire, secretly.. Today, however, he seemed even more evil and hardened than usual.Caleb stepped forward to greet George. "Have you seen her yet, George? The girl we've been trailing, Lotus?"George's face twisted into a sneer. "No. Lotus isn't going to be an easy catch. If she can disappear without a trace then she might as well cover all traces and make sure that we don't find her.Caleb's eyes narrowed as an idea formed in his mind. "Perhaps we should consider a different approach, George. There's another woman I've been keeping my eye on. She has connections, power. She could be a valuable asset to our organization."George's eyes gleamed with interest. "Tell me more, Caleb. I'm listening."Caleb smiled confidently, grate
Days passed after the incident and Lotus knew that things weren't as easy as they seemed. Most of it all, she wondered who the killer and what the intent was. Sarah had not offended anyone since they came to new York and even though there some traces she didn't want to suspect anyone.Lotus clutched her purse tightly as she made her way to work that morning. The heaviness in her heart was palpable and she couldn't deny the feat that settled in her mind. Maybe it was all a wrong idea for her to come to new York in the first place. The streets of the city were buzzing with life, but all Lotus saw was a blur of faces, lost in her own thoughts.Arriving at the office, Lotus took a deep breath and tried to compose herself. She entered the empty studio, greeted only by the sounds of her own footsteps echoing off the walls.She turned on the fluorescent lights, their harsh glare shining down onto the makeup table. With a sigh, she began meticulously applying her makeup, trying to hide the w