Mag-log inAfter nearly a week, Helen finally walked out of the prosecutor’s office, looking completely wiped out and smelling like a durroster.Without makeup, she looked dull as dishwater. Her usually well–maintained face now looked a decade older, with strands of gray hair peaking through.She dodged the swarm of reporters as she didn’t want to let them see her current situation. She couldn’t bear to go home looking that terrifying that if Elijah saw her, the image she had carefully maintained would shatter in a matter of seconds. So Jasmine accompanied her to a beauty salon in secret. She took a shower, got a fresh set of clothes plucked out the gray hairs, and put on light makeup to brighten her face before she dared to face the world again.“You should go see Veronica before heading home.”Helen adjusted her bun in the mirror and said grimly. “She’s my niece after all I heard she tried to end her life I can’t just ignore her current situation. I need to put on a kind and gentle front for
“Jason, what’s up with you?” Kira looked puzzled and surprised.She always thought highly of Jason, but there he was looking all beat up and lost, eyes bloodshot, lips pale as a sheet, like a puppy left homeless in a downpour.“Jason, are you here because of Helen?”Ethan came up to Kira, his steps steady, his eyes soft, as he wiped his handsome hands with a pristine white silk cloth.Kira glanced at him and saw specks of blood on the cloth.“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry!” Jason kept apologizing, bowing deeply to them.Just as Kira was puzzled, Axel gave her a buzz.“Axel?”“Sis, Helen just left my place.”Axel's voice was heavy with resignation, seemingly self–blaming as he said, “My team and I have been gathering evidence on Helen's abuse of power and bribery, but she’s way ahead of us, shifting all blame to Earl. Elijah got her a really slick lawyer, Cedric Dempsey. That guy is ruthless; he knows exactly how to exploit legal loopholes. My evidence fell short, so I had to let Helen g
Ethan was staring at Kira, his eyes deep and mysterious.His sister was a pro at seizing opportunities. She never played by the rules, and she was always ready to break them.Given a slim chance, she could turn the tables, create bigger gains, and catch her opponents off–guard.Ryan's face changed. He hadn’t expected Kira to ask him that.“From the look on your face, you must know something.” Kira said coldly, a smirk playing on her lips.“I know.” Ryan swallowed hard, stuttering. “Because the child is mine…”The Hamilton siblings were taken aback.Kira's hand clenched excitedly. This storm had brought her great benefits.“What happened exactly? Tell me.” Ethan demanded in a frosty voice.“I used to be a personal trainer at a high–end gym overseas. That’s where I met Veronica and we grew closer. She was a real seductress, and we ended up together.”Kira's eyes were full of curiosity. “Go on.”“But we never made it official, it was a casual thing. Veronica was never short of guys. I wa
Thiago stumbled out of the study, pale as a ghost. He felt like his chest was about to cave in.He realized that Kira was like a painful scar on his body, one he dared not touch. The slightest touch would send a jolt of pain through him as if his body was about to break apart.But what he feared to remember more than Kira herself was the fact that she once loved him.Thiago had always been a proud man, even as a child. Despite his experiences with hunger and poverty, he never allowed himself to lose his dignity or bow down to anyone. “Mr. Thiago,” Mateo rushed up to him, “I have three things to report.”“Go on.” Thiago tried to steady himself, a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.“First, Ms. Veronica is awake but not doing well. She’s been demanding to see you.”Thiago's eyes darkened, “And the second?”“The chairman has found a kick–ass lawyer for Helen. She’ll be released tomorrow morning. Word is, her cousin Earl has taken all the blame, and Helen is in the clear.” Mateo
Here was the scoop. This dude’s name was Ryan, and along with his full background, there was a report on his plastic surgery!The guy went for a full facelift.Kira remembered what George looked like before the surgery. Just like Axel showed her before, he was Veronica's gym trainer boyfriend from overseas!“That’s him! That’s him! The guy who groped Veronica!”Kira got so worked up that she couldn’t help but blurt it out.After all, the photo of Veronica getting groped left a deep impression on her.Ethan coughed lightly and said with a bitter smile, “Kira, watch your language.”“I knew it.” Kira scoffed. “This is so Veronica!” Ethan's gaze turned icy, and it was filled with anger, “Before, I thought that woman was just playing some petty tricks. I underestimated her.”“But I find it weird. Why did this man have to get plastic surgery, and so thorough at that?”Kira sneered, “Could it be that he had to get surgery to become Veronica's man?”“Keep reading.” Ethan gently reminded her.
When Kira got back to her private villa, it was already the crack of dawn.Nydia had been worried sick about her sister, staying up all night. Her eyes were red and swollen, and it looked miserable.“Nydia, don’t beat yourself up. I’m fine. Don’t you have classes tomorrow morning? Get some sleep.” Kira sat next to Nydia, giving her a hug.“Kira, am I useless? You’ve always protected me when we were little, but now that I’m grown up, I can’t do anything.” Nydia pouted, her eyes brimming with tears.“What kind of nonsense are you talking about?” Kira gently knocked on her head. “Because of you and Myra, our home is filled with harmony. You’re the baby sister that we all adore. You are like our own little mascot. If you really want to do something for me, then go and chase your dreams. When you make it big in the entertainment industry. I’m going to have you endorse my products. That way, I can save some money. Sounds good, right?”“Kira, I believe in myself. I’ll definitely make it!” Ny







