Se connecterAt Harden’s CEO office, everything had finally returned to normal. He and Aiden stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching as ambulances and firefighters rushed to the scene of the explosion.“So, it was planted in your car. How did you know?” Aiden asked curiously.“I let my guard down once, and I ended up crippled. That lesson was enough. This is a warning to them,” Harden said before turning and walking back to his seat.“Let’s have dinner,” Aiden suggested, making Harden chuckle.“At your mansion” he said .“No,” Harden replied.“Okay… At my family’s five-star restaurant, then,” Aiden said, making Harden nod.“See you by five, brother,” Aiden said with a smile before turning and leaving.⸻At the McCall family mansion, Maria sat beside Gwen, who was still unwell.The doctor had advised her to remain on bed rest because her womb was too fragile to sustain the pregnancy, putting her at a high risk of miscarriage.“Please, what did Harden say?” Gwen asked, making Maria smile.“Do
It was morning. Adele woke up to find that Harden was no longer beside her. She picked up her robe and headed to his study, where she found him already dressed in his office attire while Simon gathered some files.“Leaving for work?” she asked.“You’re awake? How are you feeling?” Harden asked, walking towards her.“Good morning, Madam,” Simon greeted before leaving with the files.“I’m fine, baby. Have you resumed work?” she asked.“Not yet, but soon. I need to take back my seat,” he said, making Adele smile.“Good luck, baby,” she replied with a smile.“Don’t forget to rest. Even when the twins come back, don’t run around with them. You can stay in the garden and watch them. I don’t want you stressing yourself,” he said, making Adele nod with a smile.“I’ll be back by evening,” he said before pecking her lips and leaving.Adele returned to freshen up before heading downstairs for breakfast.“Felony,” she called when she saw her heading upstairs with her cleaning supplies.“Yes, Mada
Grace quietly listened as Aiden spoke, a smile creeping across her face. When he finally stopped, she cleared her throat.“Marry me,” she said bluntly.“What? Marry you? Why? I just want us to expose Adele and make sure everything is ruined. But why must I marry you? If it’s money, I can pay you, but I won’t marry you,” Aiden said, making Grace scoff.“You think I’m not worthy?”“I don’t know you to be greedy, Grace. If you have the answer I want to hear, text me.”He hung up and hissed.“Marry you? A brutal sex worker.” He scoffed before gulping down the wine in front of him.It was morning, and moaning could be heard from the quiet walls of the vacation home.Adele couldn’t stop moaning. Since five in the morning, Harden had been all over her. She had never imagined he could be this energetic.“Harden, please, let’s take a break,” she moaned tiredly.At that moment, Harden groaned and finally lay beside her.Adele breathed heavily before weakly turning toward him.“I’m sorry. I’ve e
“Mrs. McCall,” he called out, prompting Adele to turn. He handed her a small red box. “What is it, Harden?” she asked, collecting the box. Opening it, she found a remote key inside. “Congratulations on your vacation home, Mrs. McCall,” Harden said, watching her gasp as her eyes widened. “Harden!” Adele burst into tears, shaking her head as she glanced between the key and their surroundings. “This is too much,” she whispered, overwhelmed. Harden chuckled and pulled her into a hug. “It’s yours, honey—your vacation home. I’m just a guest here,” he replied, as Adele cried even harder. “I don’t deserve this, Harden. It’s too much,” she said, and Harden gently wiped away her tears. “Yes, you do. You’re my wife, even though we haven’t gone to the altar yet,” he said with a soft laugh. “You gave me kids I never imagined having at this point in my life. You stood by me until I was back on my feet. Yes, Adele, you deserve this. It’s yours. Do you think you don’t?” he asked, and in respon
At the McCall family mansion, Gwen sat on the balcony, her mind swirling with thoughts. Maria had left earlier for the elite women’s meeting, and Nana had gone for her daily check-up. Since last week, ever since that night with Harden, Gwen’s body hadn’t felt right. For the past three days, she had been feeling nauseous and weak. She wondered if she had fallen ill from being locked in that dark place Harden had imprisoned her in.Sipping her juice, Gwen tried to push away the uneasy feeling. Just then, the butler approached her.“Madam,” he called, causing Gwen to look up.“Yes?” she responded, her brow furrowed.“There’s an elderly man outside the villa asking to see you,” the butler said politely.“Who is it?” Gwen asked, confused.“Mr. Martinez,” the butler replied, watching as Gwen’s expression changed to one of shock.“What? How did he find this place?” she gasped, hearing her father’s name.“Tell him I’m not here,” she ordered quickly.The butler nodded. “Yes, madam. I will let
The room was silent. Adele’s shoulders had been tense for a while, but she eventually relaxed, her eyes fixed on Harden. The thought of her being the reason for his issues with his best friend ran through her mind. She had also caused him to keep his mother away from his home. A small smile crept onto Adele’s face as she shook her head.“No, baby,” she whispered, prompting Harden to frown.“No?” he asked, and Adele nodded as she looked at him.“He has asked me, but I told him he’s mistaken, and I don’t have a sister,” she said, and Harden nodded in response.“Get ready for bed. I have some work to do,” he said, turning around, but Adele held his hand.He turned to look at her. Her green eyes stared at him, making him smile.“Make me sleep,” she whispered, causing Harden to chuckle.“I should make you sleep, hmm?” he chuckled again, pecking her hands while slowly bringing his head closer to her face.“I want to take you somewhere tomorrow,” he whispered, and Adele nodded in response.“
Martha couldn’t express the joy of seeing the two babies in their crib. Even though the baby girl had a touch of red hair mixed with her black and green eyes, she still saw her son in her face.“They both look so much like Harden,” Martha said closing her mouth in excitement.“Yes ma’am,” Simon sai
It’s been nine months since Adele disappeared, Grace has searched everywhere possible but nothing or a trace of her best friend. She filled out a missing person report and after two months it died down like she never asked for her friend to be found.It was dark already, Grace didn’t take her night
It’s been a week since Adele confirmed her pregnancy, she continues her work as a waitress because deciding to keep the child means extra expenses and she doesn’t know who the father is to tell him she’s having his baby. She’s three weeks gone and she felt easily tired and weak apart from the morni
The knock on the door woke Adele up, she groaned and weakly sat up and found out she was in a hotel room.“Fuck” she cursed rubbing her scattered hair as she looked around and the stranger is gone. She looks inside her blanket and finds herself still naked.The knock began to hit again for Adele to







