Rowan remained rooted in place, her gaze scanning the area in search of a familiar face. Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, yet no one she knew came into view. She contemplated leaving, tempted to give up on her quest. However, the possibility of encountering David's assistant, with whom she had interacted before, kept her lingering. But she couldn't simply introduce herself as David's wife to the security personnel. The contract that bound them together prevented her from doing so. The memory of David's words from the day before their marriage resurfaced in her mind, his tone dripping with arrogance and pride. The rules are clear if you want to bear the title of Mrs. Donovan. Your way of life must be pure, without scandal. I don't want to hear about any involvement with another man during the two years you bear my surname. You are not allowed to befriend any man, and you must keep your identity as Mrs. Donovan hidden until we divorce." Rowan couldn't help but pout as she reflecte
David had never wanted to see Rowan again, but circumstances forced his hand. He had no choice but to witness the chaotic scene she was causing. Although he couldn't explain why, he felt a surge of irritation when he saw the security guards dragging her forcefully. Their tight grip on her hand seemed to intensify his displeasure. Adding to his frustration, his staff members glared at her with disdain."Stop pushing her around. Let her come in," David snapped at the security guards, his outburst catching him off guard.A wave of embarrassment washed over him, while Flora, who was nearby, was shocked to hear David standing up for Rowan. Instantly, anger ignited in Flora's heart as she realized her friend's advice about the danger of allowing her partner to be involved with another woman for two years.David sighed as he observed the expression on Flora's face. Without a word spoken, he understood the meaning behind her look, but he felt the need to address his mistake before anything el
After hours of darkness, Rowan slowly opened her eyes, only to be confronted by the suffocating void of the dimly lit room.Her legs were tightly bound to the bed, leaving her feeling powerless and trapped. Panic surged within her, prompting her to scream for help, tears cascading down her cheeks. The weight of her mother's deteriorating health in the hospital hung heavily on her heart, intensifying her desperation.Her hand traveled down to her stomach and the tears flowed down the more hoping that her baby won't be in danger, now she was scared and afraid of who might have kidnapped her here.Rowan's anguished cries echoed through the room, reaching the ears of two men who swiftly unlocked the door to her prison. The heavy footsteps of the intruders reverberated, sending shivers down her spine. Fear gripped her, but she refused to let it consume her. She knew the lives of her unborn child and her dying mother were at stake, urging her to gather whatever courage she could muster.Con
David sat inside the car, engrossed in reading a newspaper article. The quiet hum of the engine and the rhythm of the passing traffic filled the atmosphere. At that moment, he looked up from the paper and turned to his Personal assistant, Richard, who was driving."Richard, did you send out those proposals to the company?" David inquired, his eyes searching for confirmation.Richard nodded and replied, "Yes, sir. I submitted them earlier today as you requested."A brief silence fell between them before Richard spoke again, breaking the stillness. "Sir, may I confirm if you still want me to drive you to Miss Flora's house?" he asked cautiously.David glanced at Richard, contemplating his response. After a moment's pause, he replied, "Yes, I still want to go. It's important."Richard hesitated, gathering his thoughts. "Sir, I understand your intentions, but perhaps it would be better if you stayed with your wife at home. She's going through a difficult time with someone close to her adm
Rowan's heart pounded with fear as Andre unveiled the contents in his hand. She desperately crawled towards him, her eyes filled with desperation, but Marco swiftly intervened, preventing her from reaching Andre.Tears streamed down Rowan's face as she pleaded in a trembling voice, her words imbued with a desperate hope. "Please, I beg you, don't harm my baby. I promise, I'll convince David to fulfill your every demand," she implored, her voice carrying a flicker of optimism, longing for a spark of compassion. However, Andre, driven by his ruthless determination to bring down his cousin, remained unmoved by her tears.He had believed that his brother wouldn't choose his son as the successor of the Oregon Groups of company. However, his belief turned out to be wrong. Now, his only option was to gather a large sum of money that would be enough to bring the company down.In his quest to find a way to dismantle the company, he sought to create an alibi using the same strategy. He gathered
David sat at his laptop, diligently working on his reports, trying to divert his thoughts from thinking about Rowan. Richard had already sent a rescue team to the location indicated by the phone call he received, but David's mind remained preoccupied with worry for Rowan. He wondered what might be happening to her.Suddenly, a flicker of hope crossed his mind, wishing that she and the baby would be saved. Although a part of him didn't want there to be a baby, another part of him longed to see them both alive and well.Normally, David would have joined the rescue team, but he was angry at Rowan for letting someone else know about their relationship. He had specifically instructed her to keep it a secret, without anyone finding out. Now he believed that Rowan was to blame.The sound of Flora's footsteps drew closer, and she entered the room with a mischievous smile on her face. She playfully leaned over David's chair."Hello, handsome," she whispered in a seductive tone. "What are you w
David entered the ward, his eyes scanning the room to assess the situation. His gaze landed on Flora, whose hand was bleeding, and then on Rowan, whose tear-stained face betrayed a mix of pain and confusion.Concern flickered momentarily in David's cold eyes as he hurried towards Flora. "What happened? How did you get hurt?" he asked, his voice tinged with a touch of worry.Flora, with false tears streaming down her face, pointed towards Rowan. "It was her! She used a glass to cut me, blaming me for the loss of her pregnancy," she accused, her voice filled with feigned hurt and resentment.Rowan's eyes widened in disbelief, her trembling voice betraying her genuine confusion. "No, David, I would never... I didn't do anything," she pleaded, her voice laced with desperation.David's expression remained guarded, his suspicion evident as he turned his gaze toward Rowan. "Is this true? Did you harm Flora?" he asked, his voice stern and cold.Rowan, her heart sinking, shook her head vigorou
The room fell into a hushed silence as the door swung open, revealing a figure whom Rowan had all but forgotten amidst the chaos. Her eyes widened in shock at the unexpected visitor who stood before her—a familiar face she had only recently encountered within the hospital's sterile walls. It was Dr. Bennett, the physician attending to her ailing mother.A rush of memories flooded Rowan's mind, cascading down the corridors of her thoughts. She remembered the frantic call urging her to secure funds, the urgent plea to save her mother's life. It had led her here, a whirlwind of events that had momentarily erased the doctor from her consciousness.Without a moment's hesitation, Rowan slipped down from the bed, her feet faltering as she approached Dr. BennettA nameless fear gripped Rowan's heart as their gazes locked, leaving her speechless and filled with apprehension. She tried to gather her thoughts, her mind racing to find an explanation for her absence. The doctor's presence only int