The next few months went by in a blur, with everyone soaked in the good news.The future looked sunny for everyone.Jack and Leena were eagerly anticipating their first child.Leena had spent her 2nd trimester in the lake house, which gave Jack the time to wrap up his work and better prepare for later days.Anna had to stay in Apex city as she needed round-the-clock care given her age, but Rosaline and William had hired a live-in nurse to assist her. It had made Anna quite uncomfortable as it was her first time getting looked after, but she accepted the help graciously as she and Gleen wanted the child to be healthy.Eliyana was happy with the prospect of a great-grandchild, but her joy got countered by the unusual pairing and the fact that the child would not be a Kyle. She chose to keep mum.The Daynes and Browns would visit Rosaline frequently to take care of her and ensure everything was okay.Maddox and El could not bring the twins over, but they stayed in touch.Rosaline had re
William caressed her face gently and pinched her chubby cheeks.“You have become chubby.” William kissed her nose as he said.“You can say fat. I know I have become fat.” Rosaline pouted.“I was hoping you would get chubbier than you are now. Your limbs are still thin. I am worried.” William explained.“That’s alright. Given my diet, there’s no way that I am weak.” Rosaline soothed him, “Besides, you are here. So is Mom and everyone. I feel like a princess.”“You are my Queen,” William dotingly said.“William, I think I have gotten used to this special treatment. I am afraid when the child is born and everyone’s attention shifts to the baby, I won't cope.” Rosaline voiced.“Silly. I will be there. Besides, you are so lovely. How can anyone not treat you as special?” William said, caressing her softly.“I should not listen to you. I am afraid I will get so puffed up, that I would not know where to place my head.” Rosaline said.“Even the baby thinks you are silly,” William said as he r
The others found out about the accident only the next day when the police approached them.It created an uproar as the news had caught them off-guard.Once they got over the shock, one thing was clear - someone had premeditated the turn of events.Jack meticulously investigated everyone in the house and found the help they had hired a month back to help Leena was taking bribes. She had deliberately caused Leena’s fall and helped steal the baby.On the other hand, after investigating for two days, the police only found some people had been lurking around the AR mansion for many days.But they were in masks and could not be identified.Tessa went into a rage when the investigation showed that the remnants of the body found in the car had Rosaline’s DNA. The search and rescue for William lasted for two weeks but with no results.They had withheld Rosaline’s funeral, waiting for William’s news, but the Daynes began getting angsty.Miranda had passed out on hearing the news. In the two we
They scattered the ashes in the lake the next day and stayed there for two days before leaving.Maddox and Ellaria left the same day as they had left the twins at home alone.Though their friends were helping babysit, El was not comfortable leaving her children alone, especially after what happened to Liam and Lina.The police found Leena’s baby a week after Rosy’s funeral.They finally told Leena the truth. She passed out seeing the pale child the police had brought with them.They ran a DNA test and confirmed that the child was indeed theirs.They held a solemn funeral for the baby. They decided to keep the baby girl they had adopted and named her Jenna.Time stops for none, and eventually, everyone has to move on.William had left the AR mansion to Aria.Rosaline was his beneficiary for everything. AR mansion went to Aria after she was also gone.Aria stayed behind in the AR mansion. Riddled with guilt and loss, she took care of Anna and her son - Jacob.The Jins had named the chil
Amidst all the grief and losses, the Scotts were facing in-fighting in the company again.Some people were deliberately causing trouble by flagging the issue of the lack of a competent heir.Danial was helpless as he had only managed to convince everyone previously with the news that William was his biological child, who had gotten switched at birth.Though there were some dissents, they had no choice but to wait and see how William fared.He had shown quite the potential, and they couldn’t easily dismiss him.But with William gone, those dissents turned into war cries.Danial was already frustrated with not finding the perpetrator behind his son’s death.The issues in the company were getting to him.A few anonymous maids in the house and some of his secretaries had unvoiced concerns about his mental health.Amidst the chaos - Danial’s elder brother, Andrew, who had disappeared more than three decades after the loss of his pregnant wife - showed up with his very much alive wife and a
The shareholder’s meeting turned into a chaotic scuffle with people pushing for each side.Danial had two biggest supporters - Jackson and Felix.Felix was Asteria’s boyfriend and future in charge of her properties since his little girl was unsuited for anything business-related.Jackson was Danial’s childhood friend.Jackson was also a Scott from a minor branch though he did not have the Scott name being an illegitimate child. He was the largest shareholder after Danial.Danial was confident in these two, and with a few more people speaking up for him, he was sure to hold on to what was his children’s right.But the reality blew him a hard hand as Felix spoke out of turn.“I think Mrs. Andrew’s suggestion is good. If Michael and Asteria get married, the power stays with the Scott family, Asteria remains a Scott, and the Scott Group obtains a capable leader.”“I still have to manage the AR Group, and I don’t think I am suited for this.”Danial thought he got struck by lightning.Jacks
The next day started with breaking news.Danial Scott, Global CEO of Scott Group, was relieved of his position due to failing mental health caused by the loss of his only child and his pregnant fiance.Asteria Scott, who had gotten switched at birth with Danial Scott’s son, was to marry Michael Scott.Michael Scott, son of Andrew Scott, who was presumed dead along with his mother when she was heavily pregnant, was to inherit the Scott Group, which was rightfully his father's.The top 10 searches on the business sectors were related to the complicated dynamics and the change in power within Scott Group.The rumors were inflamed when Danial Scott disappeared.He only made an appearance later in the afternoon when the rumors had spread far and wide, and the time to stop them had passed.Left without any other choice, he handed over his reign as CEO to Michael.Danial, however, remained the largest shareholder.Asteria was to inherit all his shares.The insiders knew Michael’s position wa
On the other side of the world, a man slept on a hard bed, frowning and muttering unintelligible words.His fair triangular face was full of sweat.He woke up with a start and panted heavily.Tossing his blanket aside, he slowly walked, feeling the surroundings with his hands.After slow pacing, he reached the bed on the other side of the room.He caressed the round face of a woman who closed her big eyes just as he touched her.He caressed her sharp nose and plump lips.“I am so sorry. I could not protect you. When I close my eyes, I see you asking me where our baby is.” The man whispered.The woman was listening intently and could barely hear him. “Sometimes I feel lucky that I lost my eyes, for I do not have to see the questions and the accusations in your eyes. I love you.”He held her hand and placed his head on the side of the bed. He sat on the floor and fell asleep.The woman blinked her eyes and showed a satisfied smile.She had taken him to several doctors, and they had all