MasukChapter 1910 Years Earlier: The Set UpOnce back in Japan, Angelica spotted her driver. He was waiting for her at the baggage claim terminal; she and Wanda had arrived there at the same time. Angelica had not expected her husband to be waiting for her. Once she retrieved her luggage and followed Bret, her driver, to her Bentley, her husband was standing at the car. Once he saw her, his eyes lit up and he had a big smile on his face.She hurried to him. “Honey, what a wonderful surprise. I would have imagined you would have been in a meeting this morning.”He smiled as he took her hand and placed a slight kiss on her cheek. “Yes, my love, I have some important meetings this morning, but I pushed them back until this afternoon. I missed you so much. I just could not wait to see you.”All this time, Wanda had been waiting on her son and lover (now her bodyguard) to retrieve all their bags from the baggage claim area. She watched the interaction between the two and jealousy rose in her h
Chapter 17 The Finial Straw: “Why, you ungrateful brat! How dare you speak to my grandmother in such a way!” He had started to step toward her but had been stopped by Daisy, who was smiling. She wasn’t offended by her words at all. She clearly understood what Wanda was feeling. She too had once been treated this way—even though she wasn’t from a poor family, she did get married to a man who loved someone else and despised her as well. Her heart was broken, but Wanda had mistreated her great-grandson, and that was unforgivable. Warren, her grandson, stood there with his fists balled, wanting to beat her to death, yet he was glad that the child he loved the most was his son. He handed her the signed divorce papers and walked away. He could not bear to continue to look at her. Daisy, the great-grandmother, had her great-grandson brought to her, while having the guards escort Wanda and her son out, along with the longtime employee. Wanda was indeed happy, but the father of her rea
Chapter 16 Stella’s Return to Her Home “Mom! Mom, where are you?” Stella called out as she hurriedly walked toward the sitting room where her mother spent most of her time reading or watching the news. “I’m in here,” she responded in a loud voice. Once Stella was in her eyesight, Wanda asked, “What is with all this yelling? Do you think I’m hard of hearing?” Her mother was more of a no-nonsense person. She liked to get straight to the point. Business and money were her two driving forces—even her children were put to the side when it came to those two things. Wanda’s poor mother, Elsie, raised her in the countryside where they raised herds. Years later, Wanda had saved Tyler’s grandmother, Daisy Monroe, from a fire. She herself was burned, which was why the woman had insisted that her grandson, Tyler Monroe, marry her. He was the CEO of Monroe Corporation. His business was in the billions—just under the Lincolns’. Tyler was not at all pleased, yet he loved his grandmother and w
Chapter 16A Broken HeartOnce he finished, Shiho was very quiet. He rose from his seat and walked off the porch. Everyone knew he wanted to be alone to process everything he had just heard.Shiho headed down the path that led deep into the forest. His eyes were burning from the tears that were flowing. It had been years since he had cried like this. The last time had been at the death of his best friend Kalvin, who had been murdered while protecting his younger brother from a rival gang. Kalvin was only seventeen, and the two of them were like twins.He had died in the street. That was the beginning of Shiho’s warpath. He hunted down every one of those gang members and slaughtered them mercilessly. From that time on, he protected those he loved without hesitation. Anyone who hurt those he cared for would die.Which was why it was hard to tell him what had happened—but since Bella had been abused, there was no holding back.This time, he had to decide what road he would take. That gir
Chapter 15 Caught off Guard He paused for a moment, looking over at them. Ethan smiled. “Dad, we will explain everything once Bella has gone to bed.” He looked at Ethan, then back over at Xavier. “Uh,” was all he said, then continued with their game. One hour later, dinner was ready, and the entire family sat down to eat. Shiho kept looking around at his sons and thought that maybe Bella had just confused the two brothers, which was why she was calling Xavier “daddy” and not Ethan. Hana could see the confusion in his eyes. She just smiled at him and touched his hand, assuring him that everything was okay. He looked towards her and smiled. She nodded her head, and he understood. They continued to eat and chat about little things—the business, the plans that they had for the rest of the week. Everyone enjoyed dinner, laughing, joking, and having a really good time. After dinner, Hana helped Ethan with the dishes, while Xavier took Bella upstairs, washed her face and little hand
Chapter 14 Back at the Cabin Loving on Bella Because of what had just happened with Bella, each of the guys called their office and arranged to be out for a week. Deciding they would stay there at the lake house and just spend time with her—by taking her shopping, boating, fishing, and then maybe the last couple of days they would rent a yacht and just do a weekend on the Ocean, allowing her to have the time of her life. Hopefully giving her memorable thoughts, as they hope she will let go of all the hurtful things that have happened to her. The third day that they were at the lake house, everyone sat on the deck to plan out how to meet with Xavier’s other daughter. Hana sat with Bella and explained to her that she had a sister and that they were going to find her. “I have a sister?” Bella asked with a big grin. “Yes, you have a twin sister, Bella. She looks just like you, and we have to go and find her so you can both meet,” Xavier explained. “Why is she gone? How com







