[MATURE SCENE AHEAD] Minutes turned into an hour. Veronica watched Aries pacing in the room, deep in thought. “Can’t we call the company and ask them to open it for us?” Isla asked. “Why are we wasting so much time on such a petty issue?” “I checked with the company. They can open this only through Shane’s fingerprint!” Simon pressed his lips. “What could be inside the vault?” Aries turned to them. “And do we need to open it now? Alfred is dead, Cynthia is in jail, and we’ll get the chief soon. Veronica got her status back if we keep aside the humiliation because of the video!” “I want to see what had he stored in there!” Veronica’s words brought Aries’s attention to her. “Even if it doesn’t mean anything to anyone. It means everything to me!” “I think it’s Isla!” Simon said, and everyone looked in his direction. “Mr. Glazier has decorated her room on the first floor. This only explains he wanted her here along with Veronica!” Aries turned to the window, lighting his cigarette, a
“Grayson?” Isla lifted an eyebrow. Liam gave a nod. “My grandfather and Aries’s grandfather were brothers. He is my cousin.” Isla was at a loss for words, and she stifled out a chuckle, scratching her eyebrow. “I’m sorry. You said you did all this for money! And if you’re a Grayson, I don’t see money as a problem for you.” She crossed her arms across her chest and glared at him. Liam smiled. “You’re right. Money is not a problem for us. But if you’re a spoiled brat and your father kicks you out because he no longer wants to handle your shit, money is a problem.” He pressed his lips in a straight line. “Alright. Why are you here?” Isla drew a deep breath. She wanted to wrap up the conversation and go to bed. Liam could read her. She was not the spoiled brat his brother had hired him to tame. She was different. There was something different about her, and it was making him uneasy. “Are you alright? I know about the showdown! It must be hard for you to go against your mother. You lov
Genelia ended the feud between Isla and her, realizing she was equally responsible for everything. “Thanks!” Isla collected her drink from the bar and turned to make a move to some quiet place when she bumped into someone. “You!” Isla was surprised to see Zenith a.k.a Liam. “Hey!” He smiled. “What are you doing here?” Isla sounded annoyed, and Liam was taken aback. “I…” Before he could complete it. Isla interrupted him rudely. “Are you following me?” “Isla, calm down! I’m not following you. Aries is my cousin!” He said. “So?” Isla lifted an eyebrow. “So is Genelia!” He added. “We are a family!” Isla pressed her lips, realizing her foolishness. “Of course, they are cousins, so he’d be here. It’s high time I stop giving so much importance to myself. The world doesn’t revolve around you, Isla Glazier!” she said in her heart. “Right. I’m sorry.” She nodded at him. “Isla Glazier is apologising?” There was a hint of surprise in Liam’s voice. “Excuse me,” Isla turned serious and wa
“Are you guys ready? There is no scope for a mistake!” Sebastian was hiding in the basement of Wilson House and looked over his men gingerly. The plan was very simple. Keith called the chief and appeared to be by his side, and agreed to hand over proofs against him in Shane’s case if he handed over Kyle to him. But Sebastian was cautious as he didn’t trust the chief or Keith. “You’re going to see your son tonight!” One of his men said, and Sebastian’s eyes moved to him. “I hope so!” Sebastian was looking forward to this moment and finally, tonight was the night when he would finally get to see his son. “Did anyone get any information about Janet?” “No, sir!” They answered, and Sebastian nodded, looking away when they heard a loud gunshot. “What’s going on?” Sebastian knitted his eyebrows. “I hope the cop’s not playing with us!” One of them said. “Let’s find out!” Sebastian made a move, shoving the gun inside his leather jacket. *** Veronica flinched as they heard another gunsho
“I am scared!” Veronica gulped as she faced Maria. “Can’t we do this another day? Why is Aries always in such a hurry?” She pouted when her newly appointed assistant appeared in the room with her business suit. “Ma’am, this is your outfit for the day!” She smiled, and Veronica grew more conscious. “We have a press meeting sharp at eleven. Then we’re going to visit the campus where you’ll address the first batch of students and then we have a meeting with the investors and then you have a meeting with Mr. Grayson for dinner!” The assistant said and looked up from her planner, only to find Veronica with parted lips. Veronica closed her mouth and composed herself. “I... I suddenly don’t feel good. I’m feeling nauseous. I think we’ve to postpone everything! Of course, you don’t want me to vomit at the meeting out of anxiety!” She said. “Mr. Grayson has strictly asked me to bring you to the office or else I’ll lose my job on the very first day!” The assistant pressed her lips. “I badly n
[MATURE CONTENT AHEAD] Two staff walked into Veronica’s office with piles of files in their hands and she panicked as she watched them keeping them on her desk. “Why are you keeping this here?” “You’ve got to study these files and make a detailed report.” One of them answered, and her mouth hung open. “We don’t have any other staff who could do this? I... I don’t think I’m competent enough.” She said and felt dizzy as her eyes moved to the two sets of files. “Mr. Grayson wants you to study the company’s policies and future strategies. He would like to know your opinion about them!” “I approve of all the strategies!” She flashed a smile and pushed the files in their direction. “You can take them away now!” The boys looked at the files and exchanged glances. “Ma’am, he would accept your opinion only once you’ve prepared the report.” He said and pushed the files back in her direction. Veronica pressed her lips in a straight line and watched them leaving alone with the files. “I don
Dr. David looked out of the window as he drove on an empty road and finally stopped on the side when Isla came into his view. She was lying lifeless on the side and he stepped out of the car, rushing over to her. “Isla!” he panicked as he turned her in his direction. Her soulless eyes looked at nothing in particular. Dr. David helped her to sit. “Are you okay?” He rubbed her back. “Let me get you some water.” He rushed back to his car and brought a bottle with him. Isla took a sip. “Come on, let’s go to my place! You don’t look good.” He helped her to stand and took her to his car. *** The next morning, Veronica’s eyes flickered as the beautiful rays of the sun fell on her face and she turned to her, burying her face in Aries’s chest. “Good morning,” Aries plays with her hair. “Mm-hmm,” she hummed, snuggling more into him. “Get up now!” He shook her shoulder, and she groaned. “No. Not right now. I’m tired.” She said in a sleepy voice, but Aries forcefully made her sit. She rubbe
Late Evening, Elijah slept next to Genelia, and his nanny took him back to his room. Genelia tried to stand on her feet but felt too weak because of the chemotherapy session. She tried to stand again, taking the support of the nightstand, but she was in immense pain. “Come,” A hand came in her direction and she glanced up at Keith. “Let me help you!” He said, and Genelia accepted his hand. “I badly need to pee,” she said, and he helped to get to the bathroom. “Do you need help?” “No,” she said, closing the door, and instead of walking away, Keith stood outside waiting for her. “Genelia, are you alright?” He knocked. “Hmm,” He heard a faint response and opened the door, only to find her holding the counter and brushing her teeth. “It’s okay. I’m here.” He stood by the door until she was done and helped her get back to bed. “Thanks,” she gave a tight smile. “It’s alright,” Keith covered her with a blanket and turned off the lights, joining next to her on the bed. Tears rolled dow