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Maddox was resting in his office after a long, intense meeting with the board of directors. He had his eyes closed, trying to find a moment of quiet amidst the demands of the Carson empire.At that moment, his phone started ringing. His eyes lit up when he saw the caller ID, a brilliant smile breaking across his handsome face, and he said, his deep voice thick with absolute affection, “Hello, my sweet soulmate. How are you doing?”Rain giggled softly over the line and replied, “Hello, my handsome future husband. All is well with us over here. I miss you so dearly, my love. I truly wish you were here with me right now. How are you?”His fiancée’s melodic voice instantly melted away the lingering stress from his long board meeting, bringing a wave of absolute peace to his corporate office.Maddox let out a low, deep chuckle, the rich sound vibrating through the receiver, and he murmured, “We're all well, Sweetheart. You have no idea how long I have been waiting to hear you call me your
On Monday morning, after breakfast, Jasper looked at his wife and said, “I am going to Durban Correctional Services to visit Payton. I want him to hear the news of his ex-wife and Maddox from me.”He walked to their bedroom to change his clothes, then he headed to the living room. He kissed his wife on the forehead, took his car keys from the kitchen island, and left.Then he went to the restaurant to buy Payton’s favourite food before he drove to Durban Correctional Services.When he arrived at the prison visitors’ area, the prison guard informed Payton that he had a visitor.It had been an incredibly long time since Jasper had last visited Payton, and he was deeply shocked by the transformation.The once arrogant CEO had become a mere shadow of his former self; he was drastically thin, and his hollow eyes held a look of profound defeat.Payton’s eyes lit up when he saw his friend and said, “Long time no see, my friend. How is your beautiful family?”Jasper smiled broadly and replied,
The following morning, Harvey and his sister went to OR Tambo International Airport to bid farewell to the Carson family.Rain walked gracefully toward her mother-in-law and said softly, "Thank you so much, Mom, for everything. Travel mercies on your journey.”Her mother-in-law smiled brightly, her eyes filled with immense joy as she hugged Rain tightly, and she replied, “You are so very welcome, my sweet daughter. Having you in our family is the greatest gift.”Then Rain turned to Grandma Carson and took her hands in hers. Her eyes were shining with deep emotion, and she said, her voice rich with sincerity, “Grandma, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to you before you depart.The incredible gifts you presented yesterday are far greater than anything I could have ever dreamed of.However, more than the wealth, it is the profound love and respect you and Grandfather have shown me that truly means the world to my heart.Thank you for welcoming me into the Carson family, Grandma. I
With a subtle, authoritative nod from Butler Blunt, a perfectly synchronized line of elite estate servers stepped into the room to deliver the first gourmet course.The servers moved with silent precision, placing a culinary masterpiece before each guest.The appetizer was a delicate pan-seared scallop rested on a velvety saffron-infused parsnip purée, topped with a crisp, edible gold leaf and a drizzle of micro-herb oil.Mrs Carson Senior smiled with deep culinary appreciation. She lifted her heavy sterling silverware to take the first bite, and praised warmly, “This is absolutely divine, young Mr Stanton.”Across the table, Maddox brought Rain’s hand up to his lips under the gentle glow of the silver candelabras.He pressed a quiet kiss against her knuckles, silently celebrating the peaceful, magnificent feast that marked the true end of her darkest days and the beautiful beginning of their forever.With a smooth, silent flourish from the catering team, the elegant appetizer plates w
Jasper looked at his crying wife with cold eyes and roared, “Stop hiding behind your fake victim mentality, Gemma. You knew exactly who she was when you saw her at the mall, but your green-eyed jealousy made you want to break her.Your toxic jealousy permanently locked us out of the wealthiest circle in this country, so don't you dare tell me I can't blame you!”Gemma looked at her husband, her eyes wide with sudden disbelief as her fear twisted into raw resentment, and she shrieked, “You are such a hypocrite, Jasper Finch. How can you stand there and act like a saint?You never treated Rain with a single ounce of kindness when you thought she was an orphan.When she was married to Payton, you looked down on her as well, but now that she is the untouchable Stanton family heiress, you want to pretend it was only my jealousy that ruined us?” Then tears streamed down her lovely face.Jasper flinched; her accusation hit a raw, bleeding nerve deep inside his conscience because he knew his w
At the Stanton Private Hospital, Dr Solomon approached Dr Finch, his expression tight with parental concern, and he explained hurriedly, “I just received a call from my wife letting me know that my daughter is not feeling well.Would you be so kind as to cover my patient rounds today, Dr Finch?”Dr Finch offered a warm, reassuring smile to ease his colleague's evident anxiety, and he replied, “Of course, Dr Solomon. Go home to your family and take care of your daughter.Your patients are in perfectly safe hands with me, and I will handle your rounds without a problem.”Relief washed over Dr Solomon’s face as he offered a quick, grateful handshake and said, “Thank you so much, Dr Finch. I owe you one.”Without wasting another second, Dr Solomon took off his white clinical coat and rushed toward the exit.Dr Finch adjusted his stethoscope and pulled up the digital patient chart on his tablet, ready to seamlessly manage the day's extra responsibilities.After finishing his own rounds, Dr
At King Shaka International Airport, Maddox and his bodyguards were waiting at the arrival terminal for Harvey Stanton’s best friend, Kingston Morgan.Even though Harvey Stanton longed to witness the trial's conclusion, his protective instinct for his sister outweighed his desire to be in the courtr
One of the police officers, Gordon Child, greeted Mr Phillips Senior with respect, then he introduced himself and his fellow police officer.Marvin looked at his father and said, “Dad, these officers are looking for Payton.” Mr Phillips Senior looked at Gordon Child and asked, “What are the charges,
Zara sat in the back of the police van, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face. Fortunately, the police officer had handcuffed her wrists in the front. So, she was able to wipe her tears with her hands.When they arrived at the police station, the reporters rushed at Zara and surrounded her. S
Harvey Stanton was fuming with anger when he heard that Payton had humiliated his sister by abandoning her and their son during Colton’s birthday party.He asked Executive Secretary Cooper to investigate Payton’s whereabouts. Half an hour later, the report was sitting quietly on his boss’s desk.How







