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CHAPTER FIFTEEN
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"Would you forgive yourself... Dad?" Jeffery said, stretching the word "Dad" like he needed to lay an emphasis..Without waiting for a reply, he turned and left the study room, the door clicking shut behind him.Morris stared into the thin air, like he was looking at an object. It was easy to put up a strong face for the world, but deep down, the pain cut throught his soul. Watching his son drift further away was like dying slowly. Some truths, he thought, were better left unsaid. Especially when the truth could cut deeper than the lies ever did.****************Julia stood in front of Tim’s door, adjusting the bag of porridge she had made for him.. The morning breeze ruffled the fallen leaves around her feet, she prayed he hadn’t eaten yet.When Tim opened the door, his face lit up. "You’re here," he said, stepping aside to let her in."Sorry, I was trying to get ready," he added, tugging at his tie awkwardly.He wasn’t used to this type of dressing.Julia smiled, finally able to ge
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"Damn! This old man is at it again," Morris muttered under his breath, the veins on his forehead bulging as his face flushed red with anger. He immediately stood up, but Amaya grabbed his hand tightly."Calm down," she whispered just loud enough for him to hear. "People are watching."Meanwhile, Jeffery kept his composure, masking his shock behind a calm, unreadable face. Inside, though, he was boiling, a lot was going through his mindGrandpa Lu continued, "We will communicate the wedding details to you soon." he flashed a quick smile.Anita looked as if she'd just been crowned queen. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and her smile stretched so wide it almost hurt. This announcement had taken her by surprise, but it was the surprise she had always dreamed of.Guests started congratulating Jeffery and Anita. Jeffery kept his cool, offering polite smiles but deep down, he wanted to leave the party already."Now, let the birthday celebrations begin! Eat and be merry!" Grandpa Lu declar
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Thousands of years could pass, and Angelie would still recognize that voice, the voice that haunted her dreams but also warmed her heart."Jeff," she whispered, barely believing her eyes.Sonia immediately released her grip on Angelie's hair. The man in front of her screams power and danger, an aura so intense that even the boldest would hesitate."Who are you?" Sonia asked with a shaky voice."Someone capable of destroying your entire generation, Ms..," Jeffery said, his voice low and full of rage as he stepped closer."If you ever try this mistake again, consider your life gone. I don't make promises I don't keep."Sonia and her girls, trembling in fear, turned and ran without looking back.All the while, Angelie stood frozen. She couldn't believe Jeff was here, her prince in shining armor."Are you okay, Angelie?" Jeff's voice was soft now, like he hadn't just threatened to deal with someone.He gently examined her, making sure she wasn't hurt."Were they trying to bully you?""No,
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A disgusted look was plastered across Jeffrey's face. Lucas and Lizzy were so engrossed in their moment, moaning loudly within the soundproof office walls, they hadn't even noticed his entrance.Jeff couldn't believe the level of shamelessness unfolding before him."How shameless can one be?" Jeff's voice thundered, drawing their attention.Lizzy wished the ground would open and swallow her at the moment; she hastily grabbed her clothes from the floor and ran out of the office, her face burning with embarrassment.Lucas, however, showed no ounce of shame. He zipped up his trousers lazily and smirked."You want to join the show, brother?" Lucas sneered."How shameless can one be? No courtesy for the office or any iota of respect."Lucas shrugged, that devilish grin never leaving his face. "Said the man who can't let go of his brother's wife. Talking of courtesy, nothing stops you from knocking. You just cut off my enjoyment."Jeff clenched his fists. He knew exactly what Lucas was tryi
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Angelie tried her best to stop the tears from down her cheekt, but she couldn't. Her hands trembled as she whispered, "Please take me somewhere private, and calm."Damien didn't ask any questions. He simply nodded and gently guided her through the corridors. Luckily, he knew of a quiet, hidden spot within the school,a small garden with a stone bench, always quite. It was his sanctuary, a place where he found solace, and now it would be hers too.Once there, he let her sit down. Without a word, he stepped aside, giving her space to cry it all out. He knows that feeling.Angelie wept for what felt like an eternity. The pain she had buried deep inside her poured out, without holding back. He sat silently nearby, giving her the respect of silence, he would be patientFinally, after what seemed like hours, she spoke, her voice hoarse due to her tears. "Have you ever loved someone so much you felt like your heart would explode?"Damien nodded slowly. "Yes. More than you can imagine.""What
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Angelie was admiring herself in the mirror, adjusting the fitted gown below her knee that clung perfectly to her body. Today, she had promised herself to step out of her shell, to reclaim the confidence she had buried for too long. Her reflection smiled b ack at her,a beautiful woman rediscovering her worth.Flora burst into the room, halting mid-step, her mouth opening and closing like a fish."No way, girl! You are about to make all heads turn... damn, you are hot!"Angelie chuckled lightly."You like?""I love! Gosh! More of this, no more hiding like a nerd! Your body is on fire."The words wrapped around Angelie's heart like a warm hug. This was the word she needed."Let's go," she said, grabbing her bag, her chin up.As they stepped into class, all heads turned; her presence made a statement."She looks like a goddess," someone muttered.Angelie felt the heat rise to her cheeks, but held her head high, confident; she was owning it today.Across the room, Sonia clenched her fists
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Jeffrey was pacing through the hospital corridor, he was sweating through his skin, his heart hammering painfully against his ribs. Every tick of the wall clock hung on the wall felt like a drumbeat in his head. When he finally spotted the doctor emerging from the ICU, he ran over to him, almost pushing him down.There is something about hospitals that makes him weak in the knees."Doctor! How is he? Is Grandpa okay?" he asked, his voice raw with worry.The doctor’s face was a mixture of calm and fatigue. "Let's talk in my office," he said, motioning for Jeffrey to follow.Inside the office, Jeffrey sank into the chair across from the doctor's desk, barely breathing. On a normal day, he is a man of patience, but today is entirely different. "He suffered a panic-induced heart attack," the doctor explained, his voice even. "It seems like something triggered a massive spike in his blood pressure. Luckily, he was brought in just in time. But, I must say, we need to keep him under serious
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The little café nestled on the corner of the busy street was the perfect blend of cozy and elegant. Soft jazz played in the background, and the scent of fresh coffee beans mixed with the sweet aroma of pastries. People were going round their normal business, winter is almost gone. Jeffrey sat by the window, dressed in a simple white shirt and dark jeans, yet somehow managing to look like he belonged on the cover of a high-end magazine. His dark hair was effortlessly styled, and the way he sipped his coffee, his long fingers wrapped around the cup, made several women passing by steal glances.But he wasn’t just paying attention to any, he had a lot on his mind.He checked his watch once, twice, and he hates waiting for long Anita stepped in, wearing a soft blue dress beneath her legs. Her makeup was flawless, but her eyes were puffy from crying. She spotted Jeffrey instantly and rushed over."I wish Grandpa would just wake up," she said, her voice cracking as she sat opposite him. "
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Angelie was trying to be careful with her words. She didn’t want to hurt him, but she also didn’t want to lead him on. Her fingers gently rested on her small belly, a soft gesture that said more than her words could ever do."You are a great part of our lives," she said slowly, looking into his eyes. "And we will always be grateful for that. But... I really want to do this journey alone. At least for now. Until I get myself together. If you know what I mean."Damien’s face dropped for a second, but he was quick to fix it with a smile. A fake one. One that didn’t quite reach his eyes."It’s okay," he said, standing up. "I understand. Just take your time. I’ll always be here when you need me."She nodded slowly, but she missed the dark shadow that flickered in his expression just before he turned away. He leaned over, gave her hand a small peck, and left without looking back.Angelie remained in her seat, staring into space. Maybe she was overthinking. Maybe Damien didn’t mean anything
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Tim didn’t expect the question. It caught him so off guard that he simply stared at her for a moment before responding. The expression on Isabella’s face wasn’t curious or teasing; it was serious, and he had never seen her this serious."I honestly don’t know how to feel," he said finally, his voice lower than usual. "Maybe because both my parents are late... or maybe because I can’t imagine my dad ever dating someone younger than him. He loved my mum deeply. He looked at her like she was made of gold. The thought of him being with someone else, especially someone younger... it would’ve felt awkward, weird, even."Isabella didn’t respond immediately. She only nodded slowly, but Tim could tell her mind was going through a thousand things at once. She wasn’t just bringing this up for casual conversation. This was personal."Is your dad seeing someone younger?" he asked, now more focused.She nodded, and a small, bitter smile escaped her lips. "Yes, he is. He told me himself. And from th
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Tim’s body moved before his mind could catch up. His instinct kicked in hard. He quickly slipped into the narrow space between a wall and a dumpster and stayed low. His breath was calculated, heart racing, but he needed to act smart.The footsteps kept coming. Whoever it was, they hadn’t noticed he was gone, the figure walked right past him.That was all the opening Tim needed.He picked up a loose metal rod lying nearby, rusty but solid. Stepping out behind the man, he grabbed him around the neck from behind, pressing the cold metal against the back of his head.“If you shout, I’ll blow your head off, and nobody will come for you,” he said.“Now talk, why are you stalking me?”The man froze; he didn’t expect the sudden change of events. He wasn’t tall, wasn’t built. He trembled immediately.“Please don’t hurt me,” the man cried out. “I was paid… to follow you.”“By who?”“Your girlfriend. Ju…Julia.”Tim felt something snap inside him, that was the last name he expected to hear, not li
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Andrew’s mind was a furnace of confusion. He had heard enough. His mother’s words rang loud and clear in his ears, but it wasn’t comfort that followed them. Instead, panic, worry, doubt, and all of it had the face and voice of Rose, her words came echoing loud enough this time.He has not yet started driving himself around the city, but he didn’t want to use his mum’s driver either. He went outside the mansion, took a few strolls to the main road, and flagged down a taxi, “St. Thomas.” By the time he reached her apartment door, his breath was slightly uneven. He knocked, and she opened the door in one of her signature silk robes, wine-colored and short enough to reveal her fresh thighs and curvy hips.Rose tilted her head when she saw the seriousness in his eyes. "You look like someone just told you Santa Claus isn’t real. Come in, my love."He stepped inside, the faint scent of vanilla and lavender fragrance from the humidifier wrapping around him. Her place was cozy, filled with cre
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Jeffrey quickly closed his iPad and looked up at his grandfather, who stood in the center of the office like a man whose world was slowly spinning out of control. Grandpa Lu had aged over the past few weeks, though he would never admit it. The tension, the stress, the sudden shifts in the company, it was all catching up to him.Grandpa placed a thick folder on the desk in front of Jeff and crossed his arms. “This madness has to stop,” he said, voice low but heavy. “We need a face behind this. Now.”Jeffrey scanned the documents inside and closed the file slowly, almost too calmly.“You know about this?” Grandpa snapped.Jeffrey nodded. “Grandpa, I’m the CEO of Lu’s Corporation. Wouldn’t it be ridiculous if I didn’t?”“And you didn’t deem it fit to tell me?”Jeffrey sighed and leaned back in his chair. “And what? Spike your blood pressure? Put you in a hospital bed? We’re already on it, Grandpa. But whoever this is, they’re good. Too good. They know our weakest points, our key contract
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"Son, what are you doing here?"Ms. Patricia stood still, her voice softer than usual, touched with rare emotion. She spread her arms, and Andrew walked into them. They hugged for a few seconds, tight and warm, before pulling apart."I wanted to surprise you," Andrew said, his voice tinged with a thick Spanish accent that revealed years of living in Mexico."Sit, son," she said, gesturing to the sofa.They sat together in the plush living room that radiated elegance. The walls were soft cream, the lighting low and golden, and every piece of furniture sat perfectly in place. Andrew looked around like he was searching for something."Your taste has always been good, Mum. I love the aesthetic," he said.Patricia smiled faintly. She had once dreamed of becoming an interior decorator. Fate had written another script for her, but the passion never left."Thank you, Andrew. How was your trip? You didn’t give me a heads-up that you were coming. I would have picked you up from the airport.""I
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“You better start talking!” Julia's voice was slightly above high, she didn’t have her normal jovial look..Tim stood there with unbothered face, halfway through buttoning his shirt, unsure if it was too early for this kind of confrontation or if it was already too late. But one thing was certain, he wasn’t cut out for another shit of drama, is just too early for that.“I was here right after your closing time,” she continued, arms folded across her chest, her brows tightly knotted. “I waited for three good hours. Three! You didn’t show up, you didn’t call. Nothing. I had to go back home to my mum in the middle of the night because she needed my attention.”There was no calm in her tone, no patience either.Tim let out a breath, not of relief but of frustration. Lately, every conversation with Julia had become an argument, a stretch of war between logic and emotion. His relationship had begun to feel like another weight on his already heavy shoulders.“I went to a carnival,” he replie
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Jeffrey burst through the door of the mansion, gripping Angelie’s hand as they ran inside. Their hearts were still pounding from the deep scream they heard inside, unsure of what awaited them. As they turned the corner to the staircase, his eyes locked onto Amaya, sprawled at the foot of the stairs, clutching her ankle in visible pain."Amaya!" Jeffrey rushed to her, dropping to his knees beside her. "Are you okay?"Amaya winced, her voice weak. "My leg... I think I twisted it. I can’t walk. I was trying to go to the kitchen and refill my jug with water... I slipped."Within seconds, the commotion had drawn the rest of the household. Morris, Lucas, Grandpa Lu, and Anita all hurried out, their footsteps echoing across the large space.Lucas was the first to get to her side. "Mum, what happened?"Morris scanned her ankle, now swollen. "Did you hit it hard? Are you sure it’s not fractured?""She probably twisted it coming down the stairs," Jeffrey said. He carefully lifted her in his arms
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"Julia."Tim’s heart leaped into his throat as he stared at the woman across the crowd, her back turned, her hair styled the same way Julia always packed it, her frame strikingly familiar. He had no idea what he’d say if it were her. Maybe he’d stammer an apology or freeze altogether. But when she turned, everything inside him relaxed. It wasn’t Julia. Just someone who looked like her.He let out a deep breath he didn’t know he held, his chest finally loosening.Isabella appeared beside him, laughing lightly. "You okay there? You looked like you saw a ghost."Tim forced a smile. "Just... thought I recognized someone.""Well," she grinned, tugging on his sleeve, "come on. Let’s eat that!" She pointed excitedly at a street vendor handing out dried meat with spicy sauce.*******************The heavy door of a private jet opened. A woman stepped out in a sleek black dress that fell below her knees, her form-fitting jacket cinching at her body, long, thick hair flowed past her shoulders,
