The air in the meeting room was suffocating as they struggled for air.After watching Eleanor leave, Elaine had quickly opened the documents only to be left shocked.Is this real?Seeing his shocked and speechless his wife was, Alexander grabbed the sheets from her and scanned through them."What is this?" He spat out in anger as he threw the papers furiously on the table."What nonsense! These cannot be real! I had this discarded!"After taking Eleanor out of the picture, Alexander had ordered for the discarding of the original documents that were notarized. He had made a new one were he stated that for Eleanor to take over the ZerAnderson Group, she had to be married. He had made that condition because he believed she would never return ever again.Now he realizes how foolish he was, he should have removed her name completely!Thinking back to that time, he realized that he had forgotten about the copy that was left with Lawyer Jesse.Alexander gritted his teeth in frustration.He w
The plane landed at the airport late in the afternoon.Taking the car that was already waiting for them, they made their way to Damien's Villa.***After Eleanor was done talking to lawyer Jesse about the ZerAnderson Group, she told Cassie and the kids to wait for her while she visited the McKinley Manor.***At the McKinley Manor...Old Madam Cindy, the leader of the McKinley family, was the oldest of the family and Eleanor's grandmother.Cindy was sick and as such, had to spend the most of her time in the bed. She had been diagnosed with a terminal illness 4 years ago and since then, she has been struggling for her life.Eleanor was not sure, but she knew that it might be only her grandmother who loved her in the entire family she's always called her own.She went into the room and saw the old woman sitting leisurely on the balcony with her personal servant by her side."El, is that you?" Cindy's voice was aged.Eleanor nodded."Come closer child, I have missed you."Eleanor walked
Eddy was watching Damien typing on his laptop. His long fingers were moving swiftly across the keyboard and there were a few lines of data on the screen that caught Eddy's eyes."Boss," Eddy said pointing to a random line. "there""What?" Damien asked irritatedly, not understanding what Eddy was pointing to.Eddy moved closer to his boss and touched a picture. It was the picture of a lady and Eddy felt the resemblance was deep to the one his boss had sketched."The woman in this picture," Eddy began, "she looks like the one from your sketches. The one you've been searching for for years."Damien's interest was instantly piqued and he immediately taped the picture. His eyes widened instantly.Eddy was right. She did look like the girl from that one night years ago. Those eyes, he could never forget them. Except for the fact that the one in the picture looked more mature, everything was the same.After the nightstand with Eleanor, Damien had been crazy about finding her. He had even beg
Eleanor chuckled, "Cassie, I'm not interested" "You might not be interested. But," Cassie took Eleanor's hands in hers and said, "They need a father Eleanor. You don't just expect them to grow up without one, right?" Eleanor was quiet and didn't respond. She only looked at the kids quietly. Nathan had finally slept off too. It was true they needed a father, but she didn't want just any man for them, she was determined to find their father. They have every right to know him, and they will know him. "Don't deprive them of the right if growing up in a happy family. Please Eleanor" Cassie added. "Cassie, they have a father" "Then where is he, Eleanor?" Cassie retorted. She was starting to lose her cool. They have a father, so she heard countless times. But where was he? She couldn't understand just why Eleanor was refusing to date, anyone. Since they met, men have been asking her out, yet she was refusing without even thinking twice. Just what was wrong with her? "All I'm saying
Eleanor woke up late the next day. It was already past eight when she left the bed.She decided to take the twins to visit their great-grandma. Since Cindy wanted to see them, she'd bring them to her."Mama, we're set!" Tasha called happily. Her little feet made their way down the stairs as she pulled her brother behind her.A smile formed on her face when she saw them, "Oh... Don't you two look so cute." she pulled their cheeks playfully and they giggled.Suddenly, Tasha's smile dissolved into a frown. Noticing this, Eleanor asked. "What's wrong baby?""Mama?""Yes, baby?""What if great grandma doesn't like me?" Tasha asked suddenly. Her voice sounded like she was about to break down into tears."Who can dislike a baby as cute as you?" Cassie asked as she descended the stairs.She had just come into the room to here Tasha's childish question."No one, I repeat, no one at all could be able to withstand your charm my darling. You're adorable and irresistible, so great grandma would ha
Eleanor had barely taken five steps when she abruptly stopped and turned around. "I believe you got my offer from Lawyer Jesse last night. Choose wisely, besides am still a McKinley." She said meaningfully and continued to walk away.Alexander gritted his teeth in anger when he heard her words.*Crash!!The table in the hall was sent crashing to the wall by Alexander.Elaine and Penny instantly drew back in fear. They didn't want to be at the receiving end of Alexander's anger.The anger in him was only growing more and more."That stupid girl!" His voice thundered in the hall."Who does she think she is? Huh!"Last night, after the call with the lawyer, he had convinced himself that it was nothing but a threat. But hearing it from Eleanor now, he didn't know why he suddenly felt scared."I'd show her what I am made of!" Alexander vowed.*****The lobby of the Elegance Hotel was lavishly decorated. The marble floor was so clean and clear that it reflected the beautiful lights.A man s
"My kids need me." Eleanor got up and walked out straightaway. She boarded a taxi and left.A confused Jerome was left frozen. He couldn't help but feel annoyed.Why would she walk out on him?Was she playing hard to get?That must be it!—Eleanor went to see lawyer Jesse. It was already late in the evening that she finally dragged her tired self back to the house.As soon as she opened the door, she overheard Cassie's conversation with the kids.Since she knew she would be late, she had told Cassie to pick the children."Aunt Cassie, does that mean we don't have a father?""No my love. Don't say such words."Do you want your mother to be worried?""No""No""Then stop saying such. Your father is alive and he will come back to make your family complete okay?""Okay Godmother"Eleanor who stood by the door frame was already close to tears. Cassie had gotten the children to believe her tonight, but what would happen if they ask after their father tomorrow?' Where are you?' She thought
A few minutes into the drive, Tasha asked, "Mama, where are we going?""To the Grande Restaurant"The car was shaken by Cassie's loud shriek. The kids looked at her with question marks on their heads. Cassie's joy died down when she noticed that she was the only one in her 'Disney world'."Do you guys have to kill my joy?" she muttered sadly. "The Grande Restaurant is the best....." Cassie explained, her hands spread wide to deliver her point. "They have the best food... Oh, I love their seafood. Also, they have Ice-cream. The best you'd...""Ice cream!..."Tasha screamed happily. "I love ice cream"After a second, both Cassie and Tasha seemed to have realized something. The smiles on their faces instantly melted into sad looks."Too bad..." Cassie said sadly."Mommy's not gonna let us have Ice-cream" Tasha chimed in. She was on the verge of a breakdown.Nathan let out a subtle scoff at the ladies. He leaned back in his seat and shut his eyes.Eleanor couldn't help but smile on seeing