CHAPTER 48;The morning sun shone gracefully through the window of Kate's room. She rolled lazily on the bed; her body was frail and down. It felt like she had worked throughout the night without resting.“Is this how it feels when a lady is pregnant?” she muttered under her breath.She got off the bed and walked like a zombie as her legs wobbled like a duck on the marble floors. She got to the dining room and saw William sitting, staring blankly at the plate placed in front of him.“Seems you've gotten obsessed with the plate,” Kate said, pulling the chair and sitting beside him.“Does that have to do anything with you?” he replied without diverting his gaze.“Must you always speak and answer coldly? Can't you change your countenance for once?” she spilled out.“I don't care about the way I behave. I just want everything to be the way it was before.”“Well, if you say that… About Clark and Donovan—have you gotten anything about it?” she asked.He sighed. “Well, Clark is with the poli
CHAPTER 47:Clark paced the damp room, a single bulb swinging above his head. His fingers trembled as he reread the message.Unknown Number:“Meet me at the usual place. The documents are ready. Don’t be late.”He muttered, “What now...?”His lips pressed tight, eyes darting to the cracked window. He grabbed his jacket and slipped out through the back door.The alley behind the old fish market smelled worse than he remembered. His steps echoed. It was quiet.Too quiet.He moved further in.A soft voice cut through the silence. “Looking for someone, Clark?”Clark spun around.William stepped out of the shadows, calm but cold.Behind him, Liam stood with two more men. Guns holstered. Eyes sharp.Clark blinked. “What—what is this?”William took a step forward. “This is the end of your betrayal.”Clark’s eyes darted to Liam. “You set me up?”Liam shrugged. “You walked into it yourself.”Clark swallowed. “You can’t prove anything.”William chuckled dryly. “You really think we’ve been playi
CHAPTER 46Clark leaned against the edge of the marble table, one hand in his coat pocket, the other gripping a cigarette he never lit.The room was dim. The only light came from the chandelier above. Across from him, Donovan Grant sat back in the leather chair, legs crossed, eyes sharp.“You’re wasting time,” Donovan said coldly. “This is the fifth week, Clark.”“I’m being careful,” Clark replied, his voice flat. “You want Dray Corp to fall, not to come back stronger.”Donovan scoffed. “Careful doesn’t win wars. It only delays defeat.”Clark stepped forward, leaning on the table. “You think I’ve not wanted to take William down from the first day I lost everything because of him?”Donovan narrowed his eyes. “Then why the hesitation?”Clark’s jaw tightened. “Because one mistake, and we’re both finished.”Donovan stood slowly. “Then let’s stop waiting. The next board meeting is in two weeks. My men will infiltrate the finance department. Your job is to give them access to the main serve
CHAPTER 45Slowly, Kate opened up her eyes. Head felt heavy, body hotter than usual. Holding her stomach, she sat up—perhaps in bed.Legs shook; she tried standing still. She grabbed the phone, then dialed—maybe?"Hello, Joyce?" Her voice sounded kinda weak.“Morning, ma’am,” Joyce said then, kinda quick, ya know.“I am not sure I will be in today." Kate mused while rubbing her forehead, though she's not sure yet.“Guess I’m not so sure, really. Something just feels off, you know.” She muttered.“Are you okay, ma'am?” Joyce said, concern laced in her voice. "Oh gosh, no. I can watch my body decompose myself." Yeah, I’ll be alright. Alright, so start by writing the foreign contracts.”“ Okay, I got it—things should keep running for you.”Kate finished up the call; “I'll do the rest later."She walked slowly toward the bathroom, she splashed water on her face, then looked in the mirror. It Looks like she’d been crying—her eyes kinda puffy. Her lips are completely drained, almost.A si
CHAPTER 44William sat on the edge of the bed, the contract spread out on the table before him. The same contract he had drawn up months ago. A fake marriage. No emotions. No strings. Just business.But now… everything felt wrong.His hand ran through his hair as he whispered, “It was supposed to be simple.”He heard the door creak open. Liam walked in.“You’re still here,” Liam said.“Barely,” William muttered.“You look like a man who just lost a war.”William scoffed. “I did. With myself.”Liam stepped closer. “You care about her.”William didn’t answer.Liam sighed. “Why is that a problem?”“Because this marriage is fake. Built on lies. And the moment she finds out the whole truth, she’ll hate me. Maybe she already does.”Liam folded his arms. “Then tell her everything. Let her hate the real you, not the version you keep pretending to be.”“I can’t,” William said. “I don’t even know who the real me is anymore.”“You’re scared.”William looked up. “Wouldn’t you be?”Liam nodded slo
CHAPTER 43;Tina held her bag tightly and firmly,she stepped out of the car and walked towards her company. Her heels clicked softly against the pavement as she walked toward the entrance of her company, that is built of glass. Her mind was already racing with work tasks. She didn’t even notice the sound of the motorbike approaching fast from the corner, towards her.In a flash, the bike hit her side. Tina screamed as she hit the ground, her phone and purse flying away. The bike man didn’t stop. He zoomed off without even turning to look back.“Tina!” a staff member shouted, rushing to her. Others followed, gasping.“Oh my God!”“Call an ambulance!”“She’s bleeding—someone get a towel!”“No, forget that. Let’s take her in my car—she’s still conscious!”Tina groaned, her hand on her head. “It was planned,” she whispered. “That wasn’t an accident.”“We’ll talk at the hospital,” a staff member said. “Just breathe, Tina. You’ll be okay.”---Tina, Lying on the hospital bed with her arm w