“Boss, slow down!” Parker yells but to no avail. Nathan is on death mode. His eyes are filled with a fierce anger, his hands ready to kill. He speeds past the quiet town, not caring who comes in his way. “Call the crew!” He orders. “Tell them that Jo has been kidnapped and we’re heading for the Salvez mansion.”“But we don’t have the address!”“Trent!” Nathan shouts. Trent is struggling to hack into the city’s main server. Anita has been admitted to Sam’s hospital which is outside the town but safe. The men are now speeding towards Salvez’s mansion but they don’t have the location yet.“No use!” He exclaims. “I need a bigger system. It’s too darn difficult.”“Where’s the system?”“At my house-”Nathan wheels the car around and speeds towards Trent’s house. They finally reach the place and Trent instantly gets to work. Turning on his large PC, he starts to code his way into the city’s system. “Well?” Nathan demands. “Where is he?”“It’s hard to trace but I think I can guess where he
Lincoln is still at the Salvez mansion. He takes a stroll along the corridor but frowns upon seeing that the place is even more guarded than usual. “Agh! You f*cking brat!” a man yells from one of the rooms and Lincoln can hear a child crying.A maid comes rushing out of the room and whispers to another maid. The maid spots Lincoln and recognizes him as one of Salvez’s guests. She also knows that Lincoln is a doctor, having served him tea earlier. She quickly rushes to him.“I apologize, doctor,” she profusely says. “But can you please tend to the wound of a little girl? She’s in that room…”“Little girl?” Lincoln echoes. “Who is it?”“She’s…she’s a guest,” the maid lies. Lincoln doesn’t buy her lie but heads for the room anyway. Inside the room are a few guards and to his shock, a child who has been tied to a chair. Her cheek is bleeding and there’s an imprint of a ring on it. Lincoln glances at the fingers of one of the guards who’s wearing a metal ring.“I had to hit her!” the gua
Damien’s car stops in front of the mansion. Halsey and Gerald were shocked to see so many men coming out of large armored vans and attacking the Salvez mansion. “Your boyfriend must be here already,” Damien says in a calm tone. “It seems he’s out for blood.”“No…”Halsey gets out of the car and rushes towards the smoky mansion. Several guards block her way and aim their guns at her. She comes to a halt, scared.“I need to meet Nathan!” She tries to explain, not knowing whether the guards are friend or foe. One of them recognizes her and takes off his mask. It’s Jason.“Ma’am please stay back!” He cautions her. “Mr. Michell is-”“Gonne die if you don’t let me in.”Jason growls when he sees Damien and Gerald coming up to them. Damien looks calm while Jason is furious. He aims his gun at Damien, ready to kill.“What the f*ck are you doing here?” He growls. “I told you not to show your face to me!”Damien’s calm persona slips and for a moment he looks hurt and regretful. Halsey steps in
Nathan is speechless but his silence gave her the answer. Halsey clutches Jo tightly, her eyes brimming with tears. Her daughter has been with her all along and she couldn’t even remember her! The guilt within her is intolerable, her mind in a turmoil. “Put her to bed,” Nathan finally says. “We have a lot to talk about.”Halsey turns away from him, unable to meet his gaze. It all makes sense now. He hated her because of what she did years ago but fate has put them together again. There are many things she needs to tell him and yet, she can’t face him.Every step towards Jo’s room is torturous and long. Halsey is quietly sobbing, kissing Jo’s cheek. She’s inwardly cursing herself for not remembering her own daughter and worst of all, her actions led Nathan to jail! She slowly puts Jo on the bed, gazing at the child. In Halsey’s eyes, Jo looks like her dad. Beautiful and sweet. She holds her tiny palm, crying.“I’m sorry honey,” she whispers. “I’m so sorry! Mommy is a bad person…”She
Halsey takes a deep breath and looks at herself in the mirror. She has washed herself up, cleaning the soot and dirt from her body. Putting on a t-shirt, she takes several deep breaths. It’s been so many years since she spent a night with Nathan and she’s suddenly very giddy. Their whole relationship is a roller coaster ride, sometimes up and sometimes down. Just thinking about their lost years makes her sad. If Lincoln hadn’t done all that, she could’ve made a family with Nathan and Jo. It would’ve been hard but they would’ve made it work. Charlotte would’ve been alive and she could’ve helped them. Maybe, Halsey could’ve finished college and Nathan would’ve become an ace lawyer. Jo would’ve gotten a normal childhood and not one where she’s targeted by the mafia all the time.It’s all a pipe dream now. All thanks to Lincoln and Daniel.She shudders at the thought. Lincoln is hiding his mother’s murderer. How can anyone live with that guilt is beyond her. Did he sell his soul to the d
His tongue is teasing her nub, suckling on it. Halsey closes her eyes to feel the sensation of his warm lips which are ravishing her breast. The heat from their bodies is fueling their pleasure, the sound of his gentle caresses echoing the room. Nathan licks her soft skin, relishing her sweet scent. He gently bites her bun, making her moan loudly. His hand is moving downwards in between her thighs, gently fiddling with her clit. He hears her mewl when he presses her bud, squeezing and circling it in slow clockwise motion. “Oh…” Halsey moans when he attacks her erotic spots. He bites into the softness of her skin, leaving his red hickeys all over it. Switching to the other breast, he licks her nip while his fingers keep on playing with her core and making it wetter. She parts her thighs to give him more access, feeling the heat overtake her. He slips a finger into her and she gasps in pleasure. His finger is sliding in and out of her, caressing her walls. She groans and shudders whe
Halsey stirs and slowly opens her eyes. The sun is shining brightly and she can hear the birds chirping outside the window. She feels a lot relaxed, albeit a little sore between her legs which only proves that last night wasn't a dream. To her slight surprise, she’s now wearing a long shirt, probably Nathan’s, and yet, he’s nowhere in sight.For a moment, she panics, wondering where he is when he walks out of the bathroom. He’s still shirtless but is wearing a pair of pants. Seeing her awake, he smiles and slides into bed with her.“Hey you,” he grins, nuzzling her nose. “Slept well?”“Mhmm…” Halsey nods and softly kisses him. Nathan pins her down and deepens the kiss, ready for another round when they hear someone entering the room.Jo is startled to see Halsey and Nathan in bed together, unsure of what’s going on. “Jo!” Halsey squeals. They quickly straighten up, red faced. Halsey turns her attention to her daughter. For a moment, she can’t speak, feeling tongue tied. How is she go
When Lincoln arrives at the abandoned court, he finds that Nathan is already waiting for him. He’s also holding a basketball in his hand. They glare at each for a few seconds, silently challenging one another. Nathan is cocky, with a sly grin on his lips while Lincoln is vengeful. His blood boils at the sight of his mortal enemy, the very person responsible for his separation from Halsey.“You know…” Nathan begins as he dribbles the ball. “I used to think that when we’ll finally come face to face, I’ll probably end up beating you up. Or killing you. I didn’t know which one I’d do.”“Do you know now?” Lincoln sneers.“Yeah,” Nathan nods. He pauses and positions himself in front of the hoop. He casually flicks the ball and it goes straight through the hoop.“I pity you,” he says. “What a lousy existence to have. Losing everyone you love for your pride. Living with Daniel to make yourself feel better. I can’t imagine a worse punishment.”He catches the ball and holds it on a finger, eas