CHAPTER FOURTEENMIRANDA'S POVAs I left Alexander's mansion, tears streamed down my face and my heart felt heavy with uncertainty. I knew I needed answers, no matter the cost. Determined to find them, I decided to pay Jackson another visit.Upon finding Jackson, I could tell he was startled by my grim expression. I spoke with a steady voice, "I've been to see Alexander. I told him I needed answers about my parents' deaths, and that I intend to find the truth."Jackson's eyes widened as he apologized, "I may have spoken out of turn, Miranda. I apologize for upsetting you with what I said."I interrupted him, "Don't apologize. I deserved to know. I want to know everything - what you know about how my parents died, and how the Hale family is involved."Jackson hesitated, his face filled with conflicting emotions. Finally, he nodded and said, "Come inside. I'll tell you what I know. But promise me - you must keep an open and objective mind. The truth may be hard to believe."As I followe
CHAPTER FIFTEENALEXANDER'S POVAs the masked figure disappeared into the night, I knew that our quest for the truth had just become even more dangerous. My mind raced as I tried to make sense of what had just happened. Who was that person, and what did they want?I turned to Miranda, who was trembling with fear. "Are you okay?" I asked, taking her into my arms.She nodded, her face pale with shock. "I just can't believe this is happening. It's like we're in the middle of a nightmare.""I know," I said, holding her tightly. "But we can't give up now. We have to keep fighting, no matter the cost."Miranda looked up at me, her eyes filled with determination. "You're right," she said. "We can't let this stop us. We have to find the truth, no matter what."I nodded, feeling a sense of pride and admiration for her bravery. "We'll do it together," I said, taking her hand. "No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side."As we made our way back inside, I couldn't help but feel a sense
CHAPTER SIXTEENMIRANDA'S POVAs we left the Hale mansion, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. My mind was reeling with everything we had just learned - the blood magic, the murders, the Hales' twisted sense of justice. It was all so overwhelming, and I didn't know what to do next.Alexander's hand was warm in mine as we walked back to the castle. I could sense his own turmoil, but he remained silent as we made our way through the streets.When we finally arrived at the castle, we were greeted by a familiar face - Henry, my grandfather's trusted advisor."Miranda, Alexander," he said, his face grave. "We need to talk."I nodded, my heart pounding with fear. Had the Hales already taken action against us? Were we in danger?Henry led us to a private room, away from prying eyes and ears. As we sat down, he spoke again."I've been doing some digging," he said, his voice low. "And I've uncovered some disturbing information about the Hales."My heart leapt at the words. "What kind o
CHAPTER SEVENTEENMiranda's POVUpon our return, my grandfather wasted no time in organizing an emergency meeting with the highest stakeholders in the company. To him, this was the first step in preventing the consortium from being ruined by an anonymous person who had sent a threatening letter to my grandfather during our absence.As I stood before the stakeholders, I could feel their eyes fixed on me, awaiting my speech. "Greetings, everyone. I assume you are all aware of the recent change in leadership of this consortium, which has been passed down to me by my grandfather," I began, pausing momentarily to glance at my grandfather, who nodded in encouragement. "Apologies for the delay," I continued, looking around at the stakeholders, my gaze lingering on Alexander, whose eyes were strangely fixated on the floor as if lost in thought. "Mr. Alexander, I urge you to snap out of your daydream and refocus your attention on our important discussion. The growth of the consortium depends
CHAPTER ONEMIRANDA'S POVMy heart pounded like a drum as I approached the colossal AD company's building, my hands trembling with fear. The Owner's notorious reputation for being merciless made my blood run cold, and I knew that confronting him would be a test of my bravery.Taking a deep breath, I shut my eyes and uttered a desperate plea, praying for a miracle. But as I stepped into the opulent hallway, my hope began to evaporate. The atmosphere was thick with apprehension, and I could sense a thousand pairs of eyes on me, each one more menacing than the last.The other candidates' eyes were like sharp daggers, piercing through me with an intensity that made my skin crawl. This was my one shot to prove myself, to make a name for myself in this cutthroat competition.As I took my seat, my palms slick with sweat and my forehead beaded with nervousness, the tension in the room was palpable. I could feel it weighing down on me like a heavy blanket, suffocating me with its pressure.The
CHAPTER TWO FLORA'S POVAs I drove towards the office, my mind raced with thoughts of Alexander. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been gnawing at me since he demoted me for having an affair with Bob. I knew I had to confront him, but I didn't want to do it at work. So, when I saw his car pull into his mansion, I knew this was my chance.I took a deep breath and approached the grand entrance. But as I reached out to ring the doorbell, I saw something that made my heart skip a beat. A strange beautiful lady rushed out of the house, colliding with me. She apologized and hurriedly got into her car, leaving me standing there in shock.Who was she? And what was she doing in Alexander's mansion? My mind raced with possibilities. Was she his new lover? Had he brought her here to rub salt in my wounds? I had to find out. But as I tried to make sense of it all, a sudden realization hit me like a ton of bricks.My fingers trembled as I punched in Felix's number, my heart
CHAPTER THREESECRET POVMy heart raced as I spoke into the phone, "Boss, we have a problem. We missed her."Silence lingered on the other end before he barked, "What do you mean you missed her?""Do you have any idea how little time we have left? . You need to find her and eliminate her before she discovers the truth about herself. Or else..."My palms grew sweaty as I struggled to respond, "It happened so fast. But we won't give up. We'll track her down.""Your words better be true," he thundered, "or you'll both face my wrath." My boss's voice boomed with fury, leaving me on edge as I wondered what consequences awaited me if I failed.The line then went dead, leaving me with a sinking feeling in my stomach. We had to find her, no matter the cost.MIRANDA'S POV Flora's threat echoed in my mind, my heart raced with fear. But Alexander's words offered a ray of hope, a flicker of light in the darkness of my thoughts.Little did I realize that my first day on the job would be a descen
CHAPTER FOURMIRANDA'S POVAs I read the letter, again the next day my heart raced with anticipation. What secrets could be hidden within its pages? My mind raced with possibilities, each more tantalizing than the last.Suddenly, I knew what I had to do. I had to call the number and uncover the truth. My fingers trembled as I dialed, my heart pounding with excitement and fear.When the person on the other end answered, my breath caught in my throat. They spoke in hushed tones, promising me a revelation that would shock me to my core.But there was a catch. They insisted on meeting in person, under the cover of darkness. It was the only way to ensure that the truth would remain hidden no longer.As I hung up the phone, my mind raced with questions. Who was this mysterious stranger? And what secrets did they hold that were so explosive, so life-changing, that they required such secrecy?I knew only one thing for certain: I had to find out. And I would stop at nothing to uncover the trut