EPILOGUE.A FEW MONTHS LATER... The deaths of Raelyn and her twins had spread like wildfire. She had planned a fake death to claim half of her husband’s property, and now she was dead for real. Penny stood in front of her daughter’s tomb silently. She had been buried with her twins a couple of weeks ago, and they had come to visit her tomb with a couple of friends . She could neither cry nor scream because she was numb. Never in a million years had she expected the death of any of her children. Raelyn was the black sheep of the family, but she was still her child. She did a lot of terrible things, but that didn’t mean she should have died that way. Bel stood behind the crowd, observing with a small smirk on her face. There was no one to brag about her riches any more. “ Hey,” Anika said, tapping Bel on the shoulder. “ Hi, how are you holding up?” She asked Anika. “ Numb, terrible, horrible. I lost my best friend, Bel,” she sobbed.“ I know; she was mine too. I know we had petty sq
"Mom, these days women are attracted to bad boys. Us good guys end up being just friends, nothing more or less," the young man replied as he washed his mug. He was tall, muscular, handsome, successful, and wealthy. He was the heir to his father's business empire and had captivating eyes and a well-defined face. "Well, it's their loss. The right woman will come along, so just relax," his mother advised. "By the way, where's dad? It's been three days since I last saw him," he asked. "He went to Los Angeles for business," Xara explained, as his younger sister came down the stairs. "Good morning, mom. Hey, bro," she greeted as she poured herself a cup of coffee. "Alyona, when did you come home?" he asked, giving her a hug. "A couple of days ago," she answered, taking a sip from her mug. "Are you and Zac doing okay?" he asked. Every time she came home, it seemed like her boyfriend had done or said something to hurt her. “He good,” Liar. "Hey, Ida asked about you yeste
Alyona's voice held a hint of apprehension as she inquired about Elon's call. Ida, seated elegantly with her legs crossed, took a sip of her coffee, her captivating light blue/green eyes sparkling. "Oh no, instead I got a call from a secret admirer," she confessed, a blush coloring her cheeks. Alyona's surprise was evident in her raised eyebrows. "That's—that's a new one. What did he say his name was?" She asked, intrigued by this unexpected development. Ida's lips curled into a playful smile as she replied, "He didn't say; he said he was a secret admirer and was withholding his name for now." Her giggle echoed through the room, adding to the mystery surrounding the caller. Alyona couldn't help but tease her friend. "Ah, I guess Mr-secret-admirer blew you off your feet; that's why you're all smiling today." Ida rolled her eyes playfully. "Oh, come on. Don't I smile regularly?" she countered, taking another sip of her coffee. Alyona chuckled. "Urgh, tell that to the dogs," she reto
"Come on, Brynn," King encouraged his younger sister. King Bryant, the attractive and charming middle child of Alianna and Neo Bryant, looked like a stunning male model. He was tall, with a height of 6'5 ft, well-defined arms, a toned physique, and a tan complexion. He truly embodied male attractiveness and always caught people's attention. Brynn resisted and said that she couldn't break her promise to Giada and go with you to your fashion show event. "Alright, sure. Would you consider joining me at the fashion show? I really hope you do," King begged. King, who was a second-year student studying fashion merchandising at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York, had a strong love for his chosen field. "What is it that you want us to do?" "Be my models. I just created a new design, and I need you girls to be my models," he explained with enthusiasm. "Bu-bu-but." "Can you do this one thing for me, just this one time? Please," he begged while crossing his fi
“But it was hilarious how she just left your side and introduced Danny as her new boyfriend." Ida burst out laughing. Stella. He had a crush on her, and she was his first love. He expected her to accept his proposal in front of the audience, but she humiliated him. She remained silent while spending his money, and she remained silent while boasting about his father's wealth. When he asked her out, she never responded. All she told him was to wait until she was ready, but that day never came. All he got was heartbreak. “Elon?” Ida called, drawing his attention to her. “I'm sorry I zoned out. So, who's the man in your life now?” he asked gently, cutting his steak. Man? “There's no man, Elon. I'm still single and searching,” she smiled at him. “More like single and not interested in any other man. Ida, I know you've been rejecting suitors coming your way.” “They aren't my specs, Elon,” she confided in him. She knew he was going to ask what she wanted in a man, and she was mentall
"How are things at work and with Zac?” Zeke inquired of his best friend. Alyona was two years younger than Zeke. Since middle school, they've been best friends. They dated for a couple of years in high school and then in college, but they had to call it quits when things didn't work out. Nobody but him and Ida were aware of her new job as a stylist. She was content to keep it that way for a while before informing the others. “Work is going well, and I haven't seen Zac in a few days.” She turned to face him, her head raised. He had lovely blue eyes and a sensual smile. Unfortunately, our emotions faded. He's more mature now, and he's everything I want in a man, but I have no feelings for him. And, to top it all off, he has a lovely girlfriend, and that makes me happy for him. She gave him a friendly grin. “What's going on inside your pretty little head? And are you certain that you and Zac are on good terms? You seemed relieved that you wouldn't see him for a few days. “Is it wrong
“Lorenzo? Kenzie?” Xara was taken aback when she noticed them on her doorstep. She hadn't seen them in years. She let Lorenzo go to start his own life after moving back in with her husband, though it was a difficult decision for her to make. It was past time for him to start his own family. “Hey, Xara,” Lorenzo said, hugging her. “Pardon my manners; come in,” she said as she ushered people in. She was the only one at home at the time. Giada and Jax had gone to see a movie with their friends, and Kai had gone out for drinks with his friends. “How have you been?” She invited them to take a seat and placed a bottle of wine on the table in front of them while she waited for an answer. “We've been good, just trying to figure out how to be good parents.” Kenzie sipped from her glass. “Ah, teenagers and their problems. Don't be too hard on yourself; you'll get the hang of it. And how's the family business going, or have you both retired?" He was referring to the Mafia. After parting ways
“Hey, it's been a while since I last heard from you,” Ida answered. “I've been busy with work; how are you, by the way?” he inquired. “I've been better; just a few meetings here and there. So tell me, Mr-secret-admirer, what have you been up to besides admiring me?” She asked as there was a knock on her door. Her secretary entered the office and dropped off a bouquet of money—yeah, you read right—a bouquet of money instead of the normal flowers. That wasn't all; there was red velvet cake, a box of M&M's, and the latest iPhone 13 Pro Max. There was a small note pinned to the package, which read: “Hope you enjoy your surprise." From: Your Secret Admirer. He waited at the end of the line as she asked him to do while she unboxed her present. She was lost for words. No one had ever surprised her that way, and it wasn't even her birthday or an occasion worth celebrating. “Cat got your tongue?” Mr. A asked, sipping from his coffee mug. “I'm just overwhelmed; thank you so much for thi