Mag-log in59EARLY THE NEXT DAYI was discharged and I wasn't the only one happy.Excitement washed over Sophie the moment I stepped out of the hospital.The pain on my shoulders didn't hurt a much as it did before.And since I was feeling better than ever, it was time to get down to business.Bruno stepped in with a hot coffee in hand."You seem to be doing better""I am" I replied watching as he passed a cup to me. The steam exuding from it showed how freshly made it was."I'm glad but we having pressing matters" he uttered."You had mentioned something like that at the hospital. What's the matter?""It's DESIGN TECH. They have chosen a president for the company without your knowledge""What?!" I exclaimed, eyes going wide in shock."They wouldn't do that""They did and not only that, Edward is the new president and they're preparing his inauguration"Informed Bruno staring at me.Perhaps he had expected an outrageous outburst from me. Loud tellings perhaps because his brows narrowed slightly
58"WHAT? YOU HAVE A FAMILY?" Asked Sophie looking stunned.A glare was passed from Lucian to Chloe who startled a little at the intensity but regained her posture."Sophie, it’s not..." Lucian started, taking an instinctive step forward, his hand outstretched."Sophie come here" uttered William as he brought Sophie to his side.He stepped in front of Clarissa and Sophie, shielding them like a wall. "You’ve done enough damage for today, Lucian. Get this psychopath woman away from my wife and daughter"Chloe let out a sharp, mocking laugh as she shook her head.Her eyes glared daggers at Clarissa as she went on to say."Psychopath? Please...I’m just a mother trying to bring her family back together. Unlike some people" she shot a venomous glare at Clarissa, who was still kneeling on the floor, holding Sophie tightly"I actually care about where my man spends his nights right Clarissa?""What's that supposed to mean?" Questioned Clarissa standing to her feet."Exactly what it means"C
57"If you feel that way does it mean you'll RUIN MY FAMILY?"The question hung in the air, sharp enough to cut through the noise of the distant traffic.Lucian froze.And for long moments, no words were heard.He had expected Sophie to ask a question but not this.If you feel that way, does it mean you'll RUIN MY FAMILY?The question echoed in his head.What exactly should he say?He doesn't want to ruin Sophie's family but he also wants to be part of her family.He wants to be part of Clarissa's life as well.Was he selfish for wanting that?Could it also be regarded as him ruining her family.Lucian looked down at the five year old girl standing before him. She looked so much like Clarissa it made his chest ache to see she had so much loyalty to William. The realization that he was viewed not as a father, but as a threat, hit him harder than any physical blow ever could.He slowly sank back down to one knee, lowering his posture to match hers, refusing to let the bitter cold distra
56"HELLO THERE" Chloe uttered with a sly smirk on her lips.Sophie blinked, the sidewalk felt freezing beneath Sophie’s small palms.Slowly she pushed herself up, her knees scraped and stinging from the fall. She clutched her teddy bear tighter to her chest. Sophie blinked as she stared at the woman's whose eyes were hidden behind the dark sunglasses.She didn't know why but her tiny instincts screamed at her to take a step back.Chloe who gazed at the little girl could remember where she had seen her from.The resemblance to Clarissa was undeniable, She was that brat Clarissa's and Lucian's child!With this realization, they was a cold and calculating look to her face."Are you lost, little girl?" Chloe asked, her voice dripping with an artificial sweetness that didn't match her cold smirk. She knelt down, bringing herself to Sophie’s level, though she made no move to actually comfort the crying child. "A precious thing like you shouldn't be running around a busy street all by yo
55"OVER MY DEAD BODY"The words hung heavily in the sterile hospital air.William stepped between Lucian and the bed, his entire frame shaking with a mix of fierce protectiveness and terror. He wasn't going to stay here and watch Lucian destroy their peaceful family.Not now that he was on the verge of finally having a real family.Right now, William looked like a man standing on the edge of a cliff, desperately trying to hold onto the only world he knew."Get out" William barked, his voice dripping with venom as he whispered. "Get out before I make you leave""Threatening me now? Make me"Lucian replied, not flinching an inch.He stood tall, his calm demeanor far more threatening than William's explosive rage. I sat there entirely exhausted from the pain but also mostly from the commotion happening right in front of me.I knew William's fears but I couldn't live forever in the lie I've crafted all these years."Will..." I called out his name for his gaze to turn to me and in them we
54"WHO'S MY DADDY?"At once, all focus turned to Sophie and the two men who were moments away from throwing punches to each other halted in their tracks to lock eyes onto the small, trembling figure standing at the door.Standing there was Sophie who stood with her stuffed animal in hand."So... Sophie what are you doing here?" Asked William as he broke the silence, releasing his hands on Lucian's collar as he approached her."You are supposed to be with the nurse at the lobby" he stated but the moment his hands were inches away from touching her, she took a step back.The tears that hung on her eyelashes could now clearly be seen."I wanted to see Mummy. I... I heard argument and then..."she paused, her gaze directed towards Lucian."I heard you say that I'm not of your blood and that... that.. he is my dadSo tell me, is this true?" Asked Sophie."Listen. Come here dear" I said but she remained where she stood."I just want the truth" she demanded."Sophie..." Lucian took a step f
18I WAS DRUGGED! ***Tears filled the brim of my eyes at the realization that the person who drugged me was none other than my sister.She stood there, gaze peering at me watching as the men approached me. Of the two, one was way older than the other. I recognized him to be the guy who had stoppe
6In front of a mirror I stood. It's silvery surface casting a firm reflection of my image and indeed I couldn't help but admire my looks in the mirror.When I had ordered Miranda to get a dress I didn't expect it would look this divine.It accentuated with the jewelry piece placed on my neck.With
5A WEEK LATERStrolling into the five star restaurant, I was dressed in highly sophisticated suite.The suite I wore was quite exquisite giving me both the refined business look and also making me look quite dashing .Because when it came to business, I love to be taken seriously.My aura was fier
3EARLIERIn a black Mercedes Benz sat a man, his gaze lingered on the laptop to which he typed away.His phone nearby rang out loud to which he got hold of it, but before he could respond to whoever was at the other end, the car suddenly came to an abrupt stop jerking him forward. A slight frown w







