Chapter 12: Encounter Hayley, Smith's wife who was walking by at that moment, happened to hear the sound screams of her girlfriend,who seemed to scream like that. She traced the sounds, which led her to the kitchen, where she witnessed a stranger pulling her girlfriend's ear. She didn't even ask what had happened before pushing Avery away. Her skin crawled with anger when she realized who Avery was. She was just an ordinary chef, also a commoner, who had no right to do what she just did. “I will kill you alive!!” Gianna wasn't satisfied. She wanted to beat Avery to death right now and right here. She couldn't tolerate the disrespect Avery just showed her. Gianna pushed Avery around the kitchen, and when Avery noticed she might break one or two things in the process of running away from Gianna, she decided to stop running and face Gianna. Perhaps this was the time for her to finally repay Gianna back for all the suffering she had made her endure. Hayley, on the other hand, w
Chapter 13: Gianna Gianna was grateful for knowing Hayley . She was the type of friend one would wish to have. Hayley saved her by pretending to faint and pulling everyone's attention right away. She probably owns Hayley for what she just did for her. It's only a true friend that could pull through for you in a state like this. Hayley was taken to the living room and in the next few minutes, the doctor arrived. And fortunately, she was all alone with Gianna by the time he came. So they were able to bribe the doctor into giving a fake Report. The topic they were discussing before quickly died the moment Hayley was taken away. They were all seated in panic, patiently waiting for the doctor's report to know what was wrong with her. Some minutes later, the doctor walked in with her. “How's she a doctor?” Three different voices asked at the same time. “Fortunately, it's nothing serious. She was just stressed and…..” he paused his speech, trying to take a breath before he let o
Chapter 14: Gianna crisis Hayley knew her friendship was at risk right now and she would do anything just to save it. She wouldn't want to lose her high school friends all because of a mistake made by her husband, so she would do anything just to keep the friendship. “Gianna please, it's not what you think.” Hayley knows she needs to explain more things to her and make her understand before she walks away right now. She tries to touch her but Gianna doesn't agree. She gave her this dangerous disgusting irritating look. “Don't fucking lay your hands on me again. Hayley!!” Gianna blurted at her, her tone laced with seriousness. “You had the option to make your husband save my reputation by not telling my own side of the story but you didn't. So don't talk to me. Gianna let out those words with a murmur. She wouldn't want others to hear the last words she just spoke. “Our friendship ends here. Don't ever fucking call my line.” Gianna uttered, she stood up, attempting to walk away
Chapter 15: Between love and despair “Ranon!” She called with a fainter voice. Her spirits leave her body. “Ranon, are you there?” Her voice was shaking, her hands trembling together as she struggled to carry her child who was crying. He was hungry. Gianna was devastated, frustrated, and tired of everything that had been happening to her. She's not certain she would be able to handle these two heartbreaks from them. She can't just lose the two important people in her life at once. “Ranon, please talk to me!!” She pleaded with a whimpering sound. Her nose was running with mucus. “ Seems like you're really dumb ,like she said.” Ranon's voice finally echoes from the phone, after a while of him being silent. “Can't you see I don't want to talk to you? What the fuck is your problem?” Ranon bellowed at her through the phone, scolding her like a child. “Please, I just want your house key. I need to prepare something for me and your son. I am famished. I just need somewhere to
Chapter 16: Divorcing her Without hesitation, Landon gladly showed the picture to his face who gasped in shock after seeing the triplets picture with the other kids. “Don't tell me they are the one!!” Mr. Robert screamed out in joy. Waves of happiness overwhelmed him. “I don't know my father. I'm just finding out now. I had no Idea.” Landon was still speechless. His breath was shaking. He never thought things would turn out this way. He was certain these triplets were his. The eyes, the nose, the ears and any other features, they look exactly like him. He was certain the surrogate mother must have had them for him and Gianna didn't want him to find out, which was why she got rid of them. “This isn't a coincidence. I'm sure they're your children.” His father shrugged at him, boosting his courage even more. “Now, you know the right thing to do!” *******Throughout the night, Landon couldn't sleep. His mind was so occupied with different thoughts that no single sleep was able to e
Chapter 17: The call that changed everything Landon didn't feel the slightest bit of remorse for the hurtful words he had said to Gianna. To him, She was a liar and a manipulator. He needed her gone and out of his life for good. He was truly grateful to his brother, Smith, for discovering the truth and exposing her. If it hadn't been for smith,the situation could have escalated and grown far worse in the future. Imagine if Luke were to become the heir of the Robert family one day, he would have ruined their legacy, tarnished the family name, and perhaps even led to their downfall. At that time, Landon had been angry at Smith when everything happened, but now, he realized how much his brother had saved him, from Gianna's evil plans. The devilish woman he had married instead of a loving wife. “Please, I promise you I'm gonna change,” Gianna cried out, wailing on the floor. She was doing everything in her power to gain his sympathy ,but Landon was already done with her and this time
Chapter 18: Masked Intentions Avery was paralysed for a while. She was dumbfounded and speechless. “I want you to be my chef.” The words echoed in her ears again, sending shivers of happiness down her spine. For a moment , her hearing become impaired. Everywhere fell silent, and Avery thought the world had pause for a while. “Are you there?” Landon's voice echoes in her ears again, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Yeah… yes,sir!” She stuttered, Flabbergasted by the situation. “So, what's the name of this great chef I'm speaking with?” Avery went silent for a while. What did she really want with this man? She couldn't reveal herself to him. She can't let him find out who she was. Perhaps, she could use him to destroy Gianna. She could take advantage of the situation by flirting with him and making Gianna jealous. Recently, she had found out that her secret had been exposed to the world, which meant Landon had discovered the truth. Becoming Landon's chef and gaining access to
Chapter 19: The Billionaire Chef Avery was short of breath for a while. No! He must not find out about her. He can't know she was Avery, the surrogate mother he had hired years ago. “No! I think you must have mistaken me for someone else,” Avery corrected him immediately. Knowing he might suspect her more if she decided to stay quiet and not defend herself. “Ohhh, indeed. I thought I knew you.” He murmured and her mind calmed down. Avery went through the contract and was stunned by the amount he was willing to pay her. It was a lot, And for a while, she thought she really deserved it. She took her time to read the contract and then asked him some questions she didn't understand. After thoroughly checking it out, she let out a deep breath. “Thank you, sir. I will give you the best service.” She assured him, trying to let him know the amount he would be paying her will definitely be worth the food quality .“Please, take some rest for a while. Then my driver will take you shopping
Chapter 56: The night Landon couldn’t sleep that night. The words Smith told him kept playing in his head like a broken record. He sat in the dark, staring at the wall. His hands were shaking, and his heart was heavy. He had so many questions, but there was no one to ask. Nathan had disappeared. Smith was locked up. And Robert—the man he thought was his father—was dead.The next morning, Landon went to the prison to see Smith again. He needed answers. The guard recognized him and let him in. Smith was already waiting in the visitor’s room, sitting with his hands cuffed and eyes tired. He looked like a man who had carried secrets for too long.Landon sat down opposite him. "I want to know everything. No more lies."Smith nodded slowly. "I’ll tell you. But some things are going to hurt.""I don’t care. Just say it."Smith took a deep breath. "Your name is Landon Smith. You’re not Robert’s biological son. You’re mine. Your mother, Alice, was my first love. But I was poor, and Robert wa
Chapter 55: His Woman The day Nathan left the hospital was quiet. There was no celebration, no speeches or loud goodbyes. Just a simple discharge and a silent car ride home. He sat in the back seat beside Emma, staring out the window like a ghost from another world. Robert drove while Landon sat up front, giving Nathan space. None of them spoke much during the ride. There was too much to say, and none of them knew how to start. The city passed by in a blur, but Nathan wasn’t really looking. He was lost in his own head, haunted by memories and guilt. When they finally reached Robert’s home, it felt like stepping into a place frozen in time. Nothing had changed, but everything felt different. Emma led Nathan to the guest room upstairs. The bed was already made. Clean clothes sat folded on a chair. “You can stay here for now,” she said softly. He nodded, didn’t speak. Just walked in and sat on the edge of the bed.Downstairs, Robert poured himself a cup of tea. Landon stood at the windo
Chapter 54: trembling Robert’s heart broke at the sound of Nathan’s words. He wanted to pull him close, to tell him that it was all going to be okay, that they could fix this. But he knew better than to lie. He knew that this would take time. He had to be patient."You don’t have to face it all at once," Robert said quietly. "We’ll take it slow. We’ll work through this together. But you have to trust me, Nathan. I’m not going to leave you. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere."Nathan didn’t answer at first. He just lay there, his eyes closed again, his face turned away. But Robert could see the tears at the corners of his eyes. Nathan was trying to be strong, trying to hold it all together. But the truth was too much for him to carry alone."I’m sorry," Nathan whispered after a long pause, his voice breaking. "I’m so sorry."Robert’s chest tightened, and he fought to keep his emotions in check. "You don’t have to apologize. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore."Nathan finally
Chapter 53: The GameThe gun in Nathan’s hand trembled slightly, as though the weight of it was too much for him to bear. Robert could see the conflict in his eyes, the flicker of uncertainty that passed through them. Was Nathan really ready to do this? Ready to pull the trigger and end everything?Robert’s heart hammered in his chest, the blood rushing in his ears. He couldn’t believe it, not after everything they’d been through. The truth about Nathan, about his son, was like a punch to the gut. How had this happened? How could he have been blind to it all these years?But now wasn’t the time to dwell on the past. Now was the time to act. Nathan was standing there, the weapon raised, and Robert knew that the next few seconds would decide everything."Put the gun down, Nathan," Robert said, his voice steady, despite the panic that swirled inside him. "This isn’t the way. You don’t have to do this."Nathan’s eyes flickered, but the gun didn’t waver. "You don’t understand, do you? You
Chapter 52: A bitter Truth The drive felt long, each mile a reminder that they were getting closer to something they couldn’t fully prepare for. Robert kept his thoughts to himself, but his mind raced. He had always been ahead of Nathan, always outwitting him, always prepared for his next move. But this time, the rules were different. This time, Nathan wasn’t the only one playing.They arrived at Clearwater just as the sun began to dip below the horizon. The small town was eerily quiet, the kind of place that seemed to hold its breath, waiting for something to happen. The motel was tucked away at the edge of the town, almost hidden behind a line of trees. It wasn’t much to look at—faded signs, cracked pavement, a few cars parked outside."We’ll stay in separate rooms," Robert said, his voice low. "Keep a low profile. Nathan won’t expect us to show up this soon. If he’s here, we’ll catch him off guard."Landon nodded. "Let’s do this."They checked into the motel, each of them silently
Chapter 51Bloodline SecretsNathan crouched in the woods behind an old farmhouse, watching as the car carrying Grace and Kevin drove away. He had always been good at hiding in plain sight. Disguises, fake identities, silent movement—he had mastered them all. He didn't blame Grace for telling Robert the truth. She had done what any mother would. But it didn't change his plans. Not one bit.Back in the motel, Robert sat on the bed, staring at the note Nathan left behind. Emma paced the room, her arms folded tightly across her chest, while Landon stood near the window, scanning the dark road outside."He’s watching us," Emma muttered."Yeah," Landon said, "and he knows we’re close."Robert held the note tighter. "That boy... Kevin. He has no idea what kind of history he's a part of. He doesn’t know about Smith, or me, or Nathan."Emma sat beside him. "He doesn’t have to. We can keep him out of it."Robert looked at her, the corners of his mouth twitching into a tired smile. "You always
Chapter 50: the past Landon stared out the window as Emma drove through the quiet streets. His hands were shaking. He glanced at his father, who lay weakly in the back seat, wrapped in a blanket Emma had given him. Robert’s face was pale. His eyes closed. Every few minutes, Landon checked if he was still breathing.Emma looked at Landon, her voice soft. “Where do we go now?”Landon took a deep breath. “To my mom’s old cabin. No one knows about it. We’ll be safe there.”Robert mumbled something. Landon leaned closer.“What is it, Dad?”“Water…”Emma passed a bottle to Landon, who helped Robert drink. The man looked at his son and whispered, “Thank you for finding me.”Landon swallowed hard. “I’m sorry it took so long.”They drove for hours, making sure they weren’t followed. At last, they reached the cabin. It was small but warm. Emma helped Landon settle Robert onto a couch. Then she started a fire. Landon made soup. When it was ready, Robert ate slowly.“Why did Nathan do this?” Lan
Chapter 49: His Perfect PlanNathan couldn’t take his eyes off the boy sitting in front of him. Landon looked so much like Robert, it made Nathan’s chest tighten. The same nose, lips, and sharp eyes. He folded his arms, leaned back in the chair, and watched silently. Landon sat across from him, confused. He didn’t know why Nathan had invited him here or what he wanted.Nathan had been waiting for this day for a long time. The day he would face Robert’s son—the boy who had everything. The boy who lived the life Nathan believed was stolen from him.Landon didn’t know the truth. He didn’t know Nathan was not just some stranger. He didn’t know Nathan was his uncle—his father’s twin brother. The twin no one knew about. The twin who was left behind.Nathan never believed in destiny. But all that changed three years ago.It happened in the most unexpected place. Nathan had stopped at a roadside restaurant to eat. As he waited for his food, he looked up at the television on the wall. The news
Chapter 48: His father's twins Landon was left alone with the strange man in the ward, the man who looks exactly like his dead father, who was lying down, A white clothes wrapped around his body. “My son!” The man called, finally raising his head up for Landon to have a total view of him. He took off the doctor's coat and leaned close to him. “Who are you?” Landon question. He knew this person in front of him wasn't his father. His father was the one lying down there, helplessly, not this one who seems to look like his clone. Perhaps, this was part of Smith's plans. “If you don't respond, I will have no choice but to raise an alarm and you'll be arrested.” Landon threatens him. “Okay.. just calm down. I will introduce myself to you!” The man responded to him. His voice sounds exactly the same as his father's. Which was what bothers him so much. How's it possible? He can't just seem to wrap his head around the whole thing. The more he tries, the more his head keeps throbbing. “Y