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
***In the McKinley Manor..Alexander was restless. He paced up and down the living room. Elaine and Penny who were seated in the room, couldn't help it anymore."Get a grip on yourself, Alexander. I feel dizzy watching you already." Elaine said.Alexander stopped before her. His gaze was scorching."Dizzy?" he asked in a slightly high voice. "You only feel dizzy? I'm about to lose everything I've worked for over the years and you tell me to get a grip on myself?"He was angry and couldn't help it.Earlier, he had received an email from Lawyer Jesse. It was a reminder that he needed to make a decision, fast. Or the matter would be taken to court.Alexander was not dumb to know that what lawyer Jesse said was the truth. If the matter escalates and gets to court, he would not only be forced to give up the ZerAnderson Group, but also, he'd have to give up 40-50% of his wealth to Eleanor.The wealth that the McKinley family boasted about belonged to Eleanor. And Alexander was sure that sh
His disposition seemed normal, but his grip on the ball pen had tightened slightly. But both Eleanor and Lawyer Jesse ignored it."I believe that does it," Alexander said, his eyes moving to lawyer Jesse's face.Lawyer Jesse had been in the legal system for quite a long time. Even though he was way over his fifties, his facial and body structures were still enough to interest any girl. His long, black hair was tied at the back. His brows were thick and full, making him look like Red from the angry birds movie. His lips were thin, and the side was a toothpick that played freely."Except for one more thing..." Lawyer Jesse slid the contract papers to Eleanor. "Miss Red... Pls.""Yes, Mr. Jesse."She picked up the pen and pinned her signature on every place it was needed, making the contract sealed."Done"She looked up at Alexander with a smile on her face. Alexander was aching from loss, but his feelings were least import