Beverly’s lips trembled, her hands wrapped around her stomach as if protecting her child from predators. “Da-Damien, I don’t understand. I’m seven—seven months gone. Aborting the child means I’m calling for death. Pl—” “I don’t care,” Damien cut in coldly. “Don’t waste my time. I can make it easier for you by pulling the trigger on your head—or your stomach. Choose,” he said, as tears began to stream down Beverly’s cheeks. “Damien, this is your child. Precious, bring the scan so he can see. It’s a boy, Damien—your son,” she said. The maid stood up immediately to go bring the scan, but a gunshot rang out and her body fell to the ground, lifeless. “Ahh!” Beverly screamed, her hands covering her mouth in terror. “Precious… oh goodness!” she cried out in horror. “I’m not joking,” Damien said, causing Beverly to tremble even more. “Will you abort that thing—or should I send you to hell?” he asked. Beverly sobbed uncontrollably. “Spare me… Damien, please. If we can’t be together, l
Agatha immediately rushed back to her room and picked up her bag. She knew this place wasn’t for her. Though she had hopes of being with Mason, after this incident, those hopes were gone.“Where are you going? You’re not going out—”“Aurora asked someone to pick me up. I already talked to—”“Let me take you there, if you’ll feel more comfortable. I’ll check on you once—”“No need, Mason. Please,” she said, causing Mason to frown.“I don’t understand. No need for what? You’re under my—”“I’ll be okay with Aurora. I’ll be safe under Damien. Just do what your mother asked of you,” she said.Mason scoffed and wiped his face.“You don’t have to be worried about that. I’m a man, and that’s my—”“Then make it clear to your mother that we have nothing between us. We’re just friends. She keeps getting the wrong idea, and it’s pissing her off,” Agatha said.Mason frowned deeply.“What do you mean we have nothing? A week ago, we had sex like a couple. And two nights ago, you let me make love to
The study was silent. Damien’s eyes were fixed on Simon, whose hands were shaking and drenched in sweat.“Damien, is this true? Is she carrying your baby? Did you threaten to kill her? Did—”“Leave,” he turned to Aurora, who frowned.“Damien, I need to—”“Stella!!” Damien called, his voice filled with rage, prompting Stella to rush into the study.“Boss,” she said, bowing her head.“Take your madam upstairs,” he said quietly. Stella turned to Aurora, who picked up her phone and walked away.As soon as Aurora left, Simon dropped to his knees, already trembling with fear and tears streaming down his face.“Forgive me, Boss. I couldn’t bring myself to kill her after finding out she’s carrying your baby…” he pleaded, just as Damien cocked his pistol.“You disobeyed my order,” Damien said, pointing the gun at Simon.“I’m sorry, I—”Two gunshots rang out, and Damien walked out of the study.“James,” he called to his butler.“Yes, Boss,” the elderly man replied with a bow.“Take two guards a
Stella held Aurora’s hair as she threw up heavily in the toilet.“Gently, madam,” Stella said calmly, running her hand through Aurora’s hair like a mother would.“I feel like I should throw up everything in me. The first time wasn’t like this,” Aurora whispered quietly, and Stella nodded.“Every pregnancy comes with its own symptoms. That’s why every child has different attitudes,” she said with a smile.“Then I hope he takes after his father, not my weak self,” Aurora said, standing up.“Both of us in one child would be better, my love,” Damien’s voice sounded from behind, causing Stella to turn and bow her head in respect.“Good evening, sir,” she greeted.“Leave us. I’ll take it from here,” he said. Stella nodded, bowed again, and left.“Damien,” Aurora called tiredly.“It’s okay, my love,” he said, washing her face and mouth.“We’ll be leaving for London, where you’ll stay until the child is born,” he said, and Aurora frowned.“Why? I’m fine here. I—”“It’s for your protection, Au
The room was cold. Ciara walked in with a maid, then sighed.“Open all the curtains,” she said, then walked towards Camila.“You have to eat,” she urged, but Camila didn’t respond.“If you don’t, I’ll report you to Damien,” she added, prompting Camila to finally sit up.“What’s wrong with you? It’s been three days since the kidnapping, yet you’re still punishing yourself. Damien promised to find those involved. Or do you not trust your mighty brother’s strategy anymore—”“At least he cares about me. What do you care, huh? If it’s not Daniel, do you even care? Since he brought me here, did you check on me apart from today, when Dad reported I refused to eat or bathe? Where’s the favorite son now? Huh?” Camila cut in angrily.“I’m sure you know where Daniel is. And I’m not going to fight you or Damien about his whereabouts, because one thing is sure—he won’t kill his brother.”“Oh, that’s how sure we were that none of us could kill Grandpa… until you did,” Camila cut in again. Ciara cle
Agatha and Aurora couldn’t sleep. Aurora hadn’t heard anything from Damien about Camila. It was already dawn, and Stella served them hot tea as they both sat in silence.“Who would want to hurt her? She was supposed to leave today. We were supposed to see her off. I hope Damien ripped out their hearts,” Agatha said angrily.“I’m suspicious of Daniel. He disappeared after Damien’s attack, and Grandpa left nothing in his name. I’m sure he wants revenge on Damien, knowing how much he loves their sister,” Aurora said anxiously.“Have you heard from Naomi?” Agatha asked.“No… Last time, Mason said he divorced her,” Aurora replied.“Yeah, same thing. And he’s been visiting my restaurant frequently these days. I’m feeling awkward, Aurora,” she said, prompting Aurora to sigh and look at her.“I’ve never hidden anything from you, and I don’t think I can hide this one,” Aurora said, making Agatha look at her in confusion.“What’s going on?” she asked, worried.“Before Camila called, Damien and