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Maya looked at her sister's head hung down low, then a scene where Mara and Ethan were making out together juggled to her brain making her jump up in rage.
After the butler left she picked up a hot meat slab on the dinning table and flung it towards Mara angrily.
"I should have been Ethan's wife, if not for you!!" She swore evenly.
Thanks to Mara's quick reflexes, she was able to dodge because it if not for that, the hot peppery meat slab would have left red marks on her face leaving her face scalding for days and disfigured.
Even at that, a good amount of the meat slab was splashed on her arm, making Mara groan in pain.
Furious, Mara stood up with a plate of hot rice and charged at the other person.
Maya saw her coming, she shouted "Don't you dare touch me Mara or your Nanny will die!"
Mara refused to be faced by any threats, the street rage has been activated. She angrily throw the rice on Maya's face
but before it could lands Maya fell down on back this sending the hot rice on her bare thighs.
"Behave yourself of you want to remain here to marry Ethan Lewis, he doesn't like people with slow reflexes" Mara yelled angrily as her patience was limited.
"What have you done?" Maya cried groaning.
"If not for my Nanny I would have made you crawl on your back begging for mercy if you know my real self even your Father, won't be able to risk it" Mara spat and left
"Isn't he your father you heartless bastard!!!!" he shouted clutching her wounded thigh but Mara had left.
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The next morning, Mara left home to hustle with her friends as usual. Just as they settled down to be drinking a fight broke up, some group of hoodlums are trying to woo Evelyn, Evelyn has no feeling for the guy thus making her curse him and a fight broke up between the two.
They fought, Mara is injured they broke bottles, they guys group are also strong but Mara and her gang are also ruthless. Then a rich man in his car passed, sensing the fight he stopped
"I will give the winning team a cash prize of 200 thousand dollars" the shameless man said with his big stomach
Mara fought with her might, her agenda changed, before she was Saving her income so that she could travel to America with her friends to start a new life but now she needs money for her Nanny's health.
Evelyn and Lucian too had their own commitments.
The boys team are not giving up either, when the bellied man realized that the fight is not going anywhere near stopping, he ran away with his car.
The fight enraged them they broke bottles, one of the boys team bring out a pocket knife, Evelyn was injured in her neck, Lucian went to save her while trying to escape with Evelyn the boy with dagger stabbed Lucian.
"Lucian!!! Mara looked back Lucian give her a sign as if to say he is okay but with the look of things he is not.
Before she got married, they fight they will be wounded, but Mara seems to have a skin that scars disappear fast on her skin. But now she can't afford to be scared because her husband will ask how.
At the lounge of a hotel, PA Lee was looking at the fight from the beginning out of concern he voiced out..
"I pity that group for their fallen commander, the girl is the only champion there" he said
"Those people are jobless, they prefer fighting than working" Ethan said
"But these girls have mind to come and fight with these hefty boys, they looked tough tho"
Ethan sighed and looked at him he said in his brain.
"I thank Dad for the wife I have, I can control her she is submissive and not a holigan like these"
Back at the battlefield
She looked the boys with contempt
"You bastards I will kill you!!!! She shouted, throwing the broken bottle in her hands at one of them. But the guy with pocket knife got in the way and slashed Mara on her face. Giving her a scar.
"Oh.... The heroine is injured" PA Lee said with concern
Ethan didn't reply he faced the documents in his hand.
She looked back.... Evelyn is injured but not as bad as Lucian she is dragging Lucian away... Mara also fled. The boys let them off but they too also have scars.
Mara catch up with her fallen friends, her face was bleeding she is in pains.
They reached the main road. Evelyn took Lucian to a water tap and washed off his wounds but Mara stayed
"Mara come and wash off your wounds" Evelyn said
"Nope I won't come they might comeback, take care of Lucian first" she said waiting for them.
Luckily, Lucian is not much injured his main organs are not imparted he managed to limp.
They reached the road and was about to cross to the other side of the road when a black sports car raced towards them splashing muddy water on them.
Mara still in a fit of rage ran after the car and stopped it from the front. She blocked the road. She is still angry about what happened earlier.
The driver made to come down but seems that the owner declined, but from the back seat a tall handsome dude came out wearing a pair of sunglasses and a white spotless suit came down majestically.
Mara flinched.
As days passed, Lisa continued to deepen her bond with Ethan and Erica. They settled into a routine, with Lisa becoming an integral part of their lives. She often stayed over at Ethan’s place, helping with household chores and taking care of Erica while Ethan spent time at the hospital.But amidst the growing closeness, Lisa’s anxiety over her mission gnawed at her. She hadn’t updated Dilraba in a while, fearing her reaction to how emotionally involved she had become.One evening, after putting Erica to bed, Lisa stepped out onto the porch to make the call she had been dreading. The phone rang twice before Dilraba’s voice came through, cold and expectant.“What’s the update, Lisa?”Lisa took a deep breath. “I’ve made significant progress. Ethan and Erica trust me completely. Ethan even...” She hesitated, feeling a pang of guilt. “We’re getting very close.”Dilraba’s silence was heavy, laden with unspoken judgment. “Define that your very close, I hope you haven't messed anything up.’”
As dawn broke, Lisa woke to find Ethan still asleep beside her. She quietly slipped out of bed, careful not to wake him. She needed a moment to herself to process everything. She tiptoed down the hallway and checked on Erica, who was still fast asleep, clutching her stuffed animal.Lisa headed to the kitchen, her mind racing. She made a pot of coffee, the aroma filling the quiet house. As she poured herself a cup, her phone buzzed with a message from Dilraba."Any Update? What is the progress?"Lisa sighed, typing out a response. "Spent the night at Ethan's. Getting closer. He opened up more about his feelings and fears. What’s next?"She sipped her coffee, waiting for a reply. When her phone buzzed again, she quickly read the message."Good. Keep the pressure on. Make him dependent on you. Remember, the goal is to have him trust you completely. You must become indispensable to him and Erica, Mara must come back from the hospital to realize that her husband and daughter is no longer h
After Ethan agreed to take a break, Lisa helped him gather his things. Erica, still groggy from the long day, clung to her father's hand as they walked to the car. Lisa settled into the passenger seat while Ethan buckled Erica into her car seat. The drive home was quiet, the tension palpable. Lisa's mind raced with the steps she needed to take next.Once they arrived at Ethan's house, Lisa helped carry Erica inside. The house was warm and inviting, filled with family photos and the lingering scent of Mara's favorite candles. It felt like a sanctuary, but Lisa reminded herself why she was here.Ethan turned to her, gratitude evident in his eyes. "Thank you, Lisa. Really. I don't think I could have managed today without you."Lisa smiled softly. "You're welcome, Ethan. I'm glad I could help. Why don't you take a hot shower and relax a bit? I'll stay with Erica."Ethan hesitated, then nodded. "Okay. I'll be quick."Lisa watched as he headed down the hallway to the bathroom. She took a d
As Ethan left to be with Mara, Lisa's mind churned with conflicting emotions. She needed to stay focused. With Erica still asleep, she took a moment to text Dilraba for guidance."Progress update: Ethan is getting closer. Mara's stable but still critical. What's next?" she typed, sending the message before she could second-guess herself.Moments later, her phone buzzed with a reply. "Good work. Keep deepening the bond with Ethan. Make him rely on you more. Ensure he doubts his ability to cope without you and let him have lesser concerns for Mara, in that way, you will assume to control his heart.."Lisa sighed, slipping her phone back into her pocket. She knew what she had to do.When Ethan returned, his face was a mask of exhaustion. "She's stable for now," he said, his voice hollow. "I just don't know how much more I can take."Lisa reached out, placing a hand on his arm. "You're doing everything you can, Ethan. You need to take care of yourself too. Brooding and stressing yourself
Lisa's heart raced as she watched Roger leave the room. The secret message burned in her mind, a constant reminder of her mission. Get close to Ethan. Now.She took a deep breath, her eyes scanning the hospital room. Ethan was still gone, tending to his wife's crisis. But Lisa knew he would return, and when he did, she would be ready.As she waited, a young girl with big brown eyes and curly hair entered the room, her eyes fixed on Lisa. "Mommy said I could come see you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Lisa smiled, her heart melting. "Hey there, Erica. I'm so glad you're here."Erica climbed onto the bed, her eyes fixed on Lisa's face. "Mommy's sick, isn't she?"Lisa nodded, her voice gentle. "Yes, sweetie, she is. But your daddy's taking good care of her."Just then, the door opened, and Ethan walked in, his eyes red-rimmed from fatigue. "Hey, kiddo," he said, scooping up Erica in a big hug. "How's my little girl doing?"Erica wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes s
Ethan's expression turned guarded, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I don't need anything in return, Lisa. Just focus on getting better."Lisa's smile never wavered. "I'll get better, Ethan. And when I do, I'll make sure to repay your kindness."The silence that followed was palpable, the only sound being the steady beep of the heart monitor. Ethan's gaze lingered on Lisa's face, searching for something - a glimmer of truth, a hint of sincerity. And in that moment, Lisa knew she had him right where she wanted him."I'll hold you to that," Ethan said finally, his voice low and husky.Lisa's heart skipped a beat. "I'm counting on it," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.The tension between them was grow thick, the air thick with unspoken promises and unmet desires. And as the nurse bustled in to check on Lisa's vitals, the spell was broken - but the seeds of determination had already been sown.As the nurse left the room, Lisa's thoughts turned to the real reason she was here. D
Upon waking, Lisa's body throbbed with discomfort, signaling the early hours of the audition day. Attempting to rise, she froze upon spotting a man by the window engrossed in a book. His posture exuded confidence, his long legs crossed casually beneath him, accentuated by a slim-fitting suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and trim waist.Bathed in the morning sunlight, his demeanor remained cool and collected, adding to his stoic allure. Sensing her gaze, he glanced up from his book, his icy stare penetrating her being with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine.This man indeed worth spying on. She now got the reason why Dilraba wanted him for herself. Who will see this handsome man and not want him to be her husband? She felt like a surgery knife was piercing her skin, scattering her veins sheet by sheet, when he looked at her. It seems like a staring contest between the man and Lisa, as he didn't loosen his gaze and Lisa was not ready t
As they all got to the direction she was point to, they were all shocked to see Erica pointing to the door leading to the storeroom. Ethan yelled at the Bar manager to open the door. Trembling with fear, the manager reluctantly produced the keys, her hands shaking as she approached the door. "There's a problem!" she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper as she struggled to maintain her composure.Despite the formidable presence of her boss and everyone else including Ethan Lewis, the Manager knew she had no choice but to comply. With a trembling hand, she unlocked the door, revealing a sight that sent shivers down her spine—an unconscious woman lying amidst the chaos of the storeroom floor."What is that? Why is there a woman there?" Ethan's voice echoed the confusion shared by those present."I... I don't know what to say. There wasn't anyone in there when I last checked," the Manager stuttered, her panic evident as she realized the gravity of the situation.With no time to w
Erica and Ethan now lives alone, days dragged on roughly and weeks become thinner. Ethan and Erica had been given time that they could visit Mara since she slipped into a coma. Meanwhile, after Ethan Located Mara, he brought her back from Egypt to Los Angeles to continue treatment. Ethan tried his best make sure to give her the best treatment ever from the best doctor. She is not responding to treatment, Just lay on the bed lifeless but still breathing though. "Dad pls come back early" Erica pouted as she escorted her father out for the day. "Don't worry Girl, I will come back as soon as I am done with the Conference" He said while adjusting his tie. Since the house is now empty, Erica and Ethan were the only occupants save for the old Butler and thier servant. Evelyn, Lucian, Maya and speedy visits once in a while but no matter how much they visited could make up for the presence of Mara in the house. Erica became his angel, his only possession, he after leaving work, he comes