ログインBecause of the distance, Sebastian suggested Catherine be flown out with the helicopter his guard brought. Arabella wanted Axel to go with them too for check up, but he clung to his mom, refusing to be parted from her.She didn't force him. Because after today, she had realized how much of a horrible person she had been to her child. Sebastian's Ferrari was wrecked. The only available car was the van belonging to Serena's crew. They took it anyway. Four guards occupied one. Arabella, Axel and Sebastian stayed in the back seat of the other while the last guard drove them.The car ride started off in silence. Axel had his head resting in his mom's lap, still quite shaken from the horror he just witnessed and after a while he slept off. Sebastian noticed it and then took a deep breath, ready to confess. He started with an apology. “I’m sorry for everything that my mom has done to you, Arabella. I'm sorry. And I’m going to make it right by you.” Arabella didn't even know what to s
“What do you mean? What's going on? Didn't Mrs. Gallagher sent you?” Serena questioned, watching helplessly as the men cuff her guards and dragged them out. Sebastian slowly walked towards her, “Weren't you listening just now?” Serena raised a brow even more confused. “I said I love my mom. I can't let her live a life of crime.” He explained, “That's why I have decided to stop her now before it's too late.” Serena’s legs gave out on her and she quickly grabbed the chair for support. Sebastian’s men grabbed her before she could think of causing harm, twisting her hand back. “Wait outside.” He instructed and the man dragged Serena with him out. When Sebastian turned to face Arabella again, the mother and son instinctively moved back even though they were already at the wall. Sebastian sighed, squatting before her, “Come in sis. I came to save you.” Arabella slowly relaxed seeing the familiar cheerful boy she had known. “Y—you’re sure you’re not with her?” Arabella said, gestur
When Arabella opened her eyes again, she found herself lying limply on an old rusty sofa, Axel resting his head on her lap. She jerked up, quickly grabbing Axel's arms and inspecting him. His cheeks were red from being slapped by Serena. His uniform was messy, his shoes dirty. Arabella didn't even remember seeing him this morning. Ever since they returned from Denver, she’d never even gone to check on him or prepared him for school. She had just remained in her room, wallowing in her grief and neglecting her son. “Mom, are you alright?” Axel's first words were that of concern despite his own condition. Hot tears streamed down from her cheek, the guilt of her neglect dawning on her. She pulled him to her lap, whispering, “Don't be scared, baby. I am here now. I will protect you.” CLAP! CLAP?! CLAP!The sound of clapping echoed in the dimly lit room as a figure walked inside. “What a wonderful mother and child reunion.” Serena's voice came as she turned on the lights. Arabell
THREE DAYS LATERA doctor stood over Adrian’s body in the VIP room of Mount Sinai Hospital, checking through his vitals. He had small cut marks all over his face from the shattered glass. His head was wrapped with bandages. Aside from that, everything else seemed fine. But he wasn't waking up. The surgery had lasted for hours.When the lead surgeon finally stepped out of the operating room, he announced that the surgery was a success. However, Adrian had suffered significant head trauma in the accident. His vital signs are stable, but he has not regained consciousness.“So? Do you know when he can wake up now?” Arabella asked curiously, her eyes red from worry. The doctor sighed, his expression already giving the answer they feared. "He's in a coma, Miss. We can’t just tell when he will wake up. For now, all we can do is monitor him and wait.”Arabella pressed her face into Ivan’s chest as he consoled her. Catherine’s fingers trembled where she sat. Her lips shook as she mumbl
Richard raised a finger and opened his mouth to talk, “You—” he paused to collect his thoughts and continued. “Do you want this case or not?” “Of course I do. I've been dedicated to it for five years. It's the reason I moved to Criminal Law.” Adrian confessed passionately. “But this is Arabella's punishment for me. I think it's best if I serve it.” “The prosecution will handle the criminal charges. Your legal team can handle the civil suit and petition for the posthumous exoneration of Ms. Greene.” Richard stared at him in disbelief for a while, then he turned back and walked to his desk.Once he settled back into his rolling chair, he looked up at Adrian and said, “Think about it. What do you think Arabella would want?” “As for Marcus Smith and James Carlos, do you have any plans for them?” He asked. “I have some evidence on Marcus' embezzlement.” Adrian chuckled softly as he started to walk towards the desk, “They have a long list of charges in court. But we can start with the
By noon the next day, Gavin walked into the CEO’s office with the cleaned USB drive. Adrian was sitting on his chair, his desk was still in their shared office. Adrian took the flash drive and gestured him to leave but Gavin didn't go immediately. “What now?” Adrian finally looked up from the laptop after plugging the drive in. “Sir, what are you going to do about the suspension? Do you want to appeal to them or maybe speak with someone…” Adrian sighed, “Don't worry. It's just a year. I can manage.” “Manage?” Gavin snapped, worry creasing his brows, “How are you going to manage? A year is longer and you are the face of Sterling Law. It could affect the company’s overall functioning.”Adrian scoffed dryly, “Don't delude yourself, Gavin. The company is functioning just fine with Arabella’s swift intervention.” “I know you're worried about me, but I think I deserve this for how much of an asshole I was in the past.” Adrian said, forcing a smile that didn't reach his eyes, “Normall
The room reacted instantly.Chairs scraped. Papers rustled. Whispers started immediately.Mr. Jonathan leaned back and crossed his arms."An internal audit?" someone repeated. "Is that really necessary?”"Yes," Arabella said calmly. "In fact, my team is downstairs right now, waiting for my instruct
Arabella did a quick sweep of the office with her eyes. This office? How could she not recognise it? The same place Adrian forced her to give her child up.“Adrian's office?” She finally asked. The sofas had been moved out, providing more than enough space for her new desk right across from Adria
Arabella froze.Axel was walking toward her.He was taller now—so much taller than she remembered. Maybe 4'7. His hair was cut in a messy fade. He wore a school uniform: sky blue shirt tucked unevenly into navy pants.Her hands started to shake.After five years. Five years of being apart, of being
The room held its breath for what felt like forever. But seeing that no one was immediately refuting it, Daisy knew they were considering it. She panicked, “What? That's outrageous and a very unnecessary request to make.” “I worked my way to this position. I earned it. You can't just come in her







