LOGINSelene's heart was torn into several pieces, this was a man she had loved all her life, the betrayal hurt deeper than any pain she had ever gone through in her life.
She had tears in her eyes as she nodded at the security men to drop him. "He'll leave by himself." She muttered, her voice sad. "Respect yourself and leave now." They muttered as they dropped him. He began leaving, not without looking back at Selene. Selene dropped back into her chair and got drown in so much tears, she was ruining her make up, but Liam had broke her heart deeply, he was like her backbone, the one who was with her when her sister and stepmother made life tough for her, only for him sleep with that her sister and made her pregnant, what does that made her look? An idiot, a loser, Selene cried bitterly. "It's okay ma'am, the best awaits you." Her artist consoled. Selene looked up at her. The best? What best, she bet she doesn't even know her groom was an ugly abandoned son. But she was able to calm down, and her artist began repairing her makeup. Being an already gorgeous lady, no heavy makeup and just slightly was enough to make her beauty radiate. Her heart hammered in her chest as she walked down the aisle. Beautiful bouquet of flowers in her hand. All eyes turned to her direction as she came in like an angel descending from above. She was very beautiful, well wishers smiled brightly, they wished they were in her shoes or maybe they just wished they were that beautiful. Anna's eyes held jealousy, at this point she wished she was the one. Everything on her body looked expensive and elegant, even though her husband was rumored to have nothing. Anna gritted her teeth hard, why does she have to be so pretty? She still had nothing to be jealous about anyways, her husband was a nobody. But this wedding preparations and beautiful dress on her body gnawed at her heart, Selene doesn't deserve this. "Liam baby, when it's time for our wedding, you'll get me something more beautiful than this right?" She muttered but Liam's mind was even far away to hear her, his eyes were glued on Selene. This was his woman, they had a love story, why was she leaving him so easily? This was a simple mistake that could be corrected, but she chose to be gone forever? To give up on what they've shared since they were barely adults. Liam sulk in pain. On the other hand, Anna was getting blinded by jealousy, she pouted. If not that she had rejected the offer and passed it on to Selene, she would have been the one wearing that right now. She bit on her lower lips in jealousy and anger. But Liam was better, that was why she chose him. The offer had came to Anna first but since the son was rumored to be nothing and abandoned, she declined and urged her mum to replace her with Selene immediately. When Selene got to the alter, she stood quietly, her eyes scanning the hall. Her husband hasn't arrived yet. In front of her was Anna, her stepmother and Liam seated very close to the alter. She bet that was longing she saw in Liam's eyes. He had his teeth clenched. Selene looked stunning than he could ever imagine. "I think your ugly husband doesn't want you, look he's running late." Anna muttered while pointing at her wrist from where she sat and chuckled. Selene held her wedding gown, her hand making a fist at the back. "I thought you'd look pretty today, but ugly as always." She added. Selene knew that wasn't true, she saw the wow and brightened expression everyone had when she first came in, she knew she was beautiful, and she wished on this day that she looked the most prettiest was for her and Liam, but Liam already betrayed her and he was even seen seated with Anna right now who was all over him. She scoffed, what was she thinking. Several minutes have passed, but her husband still hasn't showed up. Her legs were beginning to get cramped. "Oops, what if he doesn't come? Are you that unwanted?" Anna taunted, with a disgusted look. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared at the entrance. All eyes turned to that direction, Selene heaved a breath, her groom was finally here, but the brightened sun hasn't let them seen him. Then as he walked in, a middle-aged man, with an eye lens, his head completely devoid of any hair came into vision. Lump formed at Selene's throat. Her groom was indeed ugly and really an abandoned son of the Yates. All the Yates they knew always appeared posh and elegant, but this person was far from that, he was truly abandoned and ugly. Anna suddenly busted out laughing. "You both really suit each other, ugly versus ugly." She laughed. Selene had her eyes welled up with tears.The luxury lounge was still full of soft music and the sound of people clinking glasses, but for Judith Sterling, everything had gone cold. She sat at the table, staring at the pile of cash Fred had thrown at her. It was more money than most people earned in a month, but it felt heavy and shameful in her purse. It was the price of her pride, the final payment for a relationship that had just ended in front of everyone.With shaking hands, she put the money away and stood up. Her head felt a bit dizzy from the drinks, but the pain of being rejected made her realize she had no other choice. She walked out of the lounge and called for a taxi.When the car pulled up to the front of the Sterling Manor, Judith’s heart sank. The big gates were wide open, and the driveway was messy with scraps of paper and dust. Leonard was standing there, looking smaller and more tired than she had ever seen him. He was surrounded by four large suitcases that looked much too heavy for him to carry alone.Jud
Leonard hung up and immediately called his sister, Judith. He needed a way to get his bags to Ophelia’s apartment, and he didn't even have enough money to pay for a taxi or a van."Judith, I need a favor," Leonard said quickly. "I’m out. The house is gone. I need you to tell your boyfriend, Fred, to bring his car. I have several large suitcases and some things I couldn't leave behind. I need him to pick me up right now and take me to Ophelia’s."At that moment, Judith Sterling was sitting in a very expensive lounge. She was already having her second drink, and she was feeling a bit dizzy. Fred Thompson sat across from her, looking bored and annoyed with their date.Judith put her phone down and looked at Fred with a careless smile. "Hey, babe. That was Leonard. He is in trouble. He needs you to drive to the house and pick him and his bags up. He is moving into Ophelia’s place for a bit."Fred’s eyes became narrow, and he put his glass down on the table very hard. The nice feeling of t
The weekend had passed in a heavy, quiet way. For several days, the private investigation team had been working day and night. They were busy tracing the life of Desmond Roland through old police records and small neighborhood bars. Lucas stayed close to his computer, his mind constantly thinking about the best time to tell the truth. He knew this secret would take away everything Serah had stolen. Every time he looked at the DNA report, he felt a strong, protective love for Selene. He wasn't just holding a piece of paper, he was holding the key to her peace.But another Monday had arrived, bringing the weight of the Yates family’s future with it. The morning sun moved across Lucas’s desk, lighting up the thick stack of papers bound in dark blue leather. These were the final terms for the Kimberlite Experience, the big project that would join the Yates name with the famous Jameson family.Lucas stood by the window, looking at his reflection. He felt a deep sweetness in his heart knowi
The night was very quiet, but inside Lucas’s office, the air felt heavy with secrets. He had been sitting in the same spot for nearly an hour, his eyes fixed on the glow of his computer screen. Just as he was about to finish for the night, a new message flashed on the screen from his investigation team. It was marked... URGENT.Lucas clicked it open. His heart started to beat faster as he read the first few lines. The investigators had moved past Serah’s school years and into her early twenties. They had found an old medical record from a small clinic that had been closed down years ago.The document was a DNA report that had been hidden in a private file for a very long time. It was never meant to be seen by the Henry family. Lucas felt a cold shock as he looked at the names on the paper.The report stated very clearly that Anna was not the biological child of Selene's father, Edward Henry.Lucas leaned closer to the screen, his mind racing. If Edward wasn't her father, then who was?
The evening sun dipped low over the California coast, painting the sky in warm, gentle colors as the day began to fade. Inside the penthouse, the air was still and calm. Selene had finally finished the last of the papers for the Jameson partnership and was resting on the sofa, watching the waves through the large glass windows. Lucas, however, was still in his office. He had the door closed, and the only light in the room came from his computer screen.He clicked on the secret file his investigation team had just sent. He felt a deep, protective love for Selene; he was doing this to protect her heart and her future, making sure she would always be safe from those who meant her harm.The file opened to show old documents from thirty years ago. They were from a small, quiet town where Serah had grown up. The first page was an old school record, but it wasn't the grades that caught Lucas's eye. It was a formal letter from the school leaders.As Lucas read, his face became very serious. T
The days after the big opening were very busy but happy at the Yates home. While everyone in California was still talking about how successful the Blue Core building was, inside the penthouse, things were quiet and peaceful.Lucas spent Monday morning in his home office, but he wasn’t alone. Selene sat right next to him at the big desk. Together, they were finishing the papers for the "Kimberlite Experience." This was the new project Larry Jameson wanted to be part of, and Lucas wanted every detail to be perfect."I think we should explain more about the history of the gems for the Jameson family," Selene said softly, pointing at the computer screen. She looked very professional, but the happy look in her eyes showed she really loved working by his side. "It’s not just about making money, it’s about the story of the earth. That’s what Larry liked the most when we spoke."Lucas nodded and kept typing. "You’re right. He wants a project that has a real heart, not just a business deal." H
The sun was setting behind the tall glass towers of the city... but the heat inside Lucas’s office had nothing to do with the weather. Selene walked through the heavy doors... her heart pounding a fast... nervous beat. She couldn’t stay at home anymore... not while she knew Ophelia was spending eve
The blue light of the security screens filled the small room... but the coldness of the machines was quickly drowned out by the heat rising between Lucas and Selene. The proof was right there in front of them... the truth was out... and the wall that had almost ruined them had crumbled into dust.L
The hotel suite felt smaller with every passing second. The air was heavy with the smell of old paper and the sharp scent of Ophelia’s perfume. Selene stood near the window... her heart hammering against her ribs like a trapped bird. She watched them... her eyes fixed on the way Ophelia leaned into
The morning air was thick and heavy... a storm of words still hanging over the penthouse after Ophelia had slammed the door. Selene stood in the center of the room... her hands trembling as the echoes of Ophelia’s threats played over and over in her mind. She felt a deep... cold fear that she could







