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 20: A search For The Triplets “I'm sorry!” Avery quickly knelt down the moment their eyes met with each other. Landon's anger quickly died down when he realized she was the one. “Ohh, Ava. No please, stand up!” Landon said calmly. His eyes focus on her. Beatrice slowly drifted away from them, distant enough that she wouldn't be seen.“I thought it was one of those disturbing servants of mine. Please, come inside!” Landon said, gesturing his hands for her to follow him. “I'm really sorry once again. I only came to ask what you'll be having for breakfast.” Avery demanded. Her gaze facing the wall. He was looking at her and she couldn't return the gaze. She was nervous. Tense and freaking hot inside of her. It's obvious, she wanted him and so did he. His body language tells her so. Tension hangs in the air as their eyes synchronise with each other. “I'm still waiting for your response. Sir!” Avery uttered, breaking the silence between them. “Just prepare anything you l
Chapter 21: The Spy Avery never thought he had found out about the triplets before she knew. She thought he had no idea they existed. Well, it's reassuring, knowing he knows they existed .The room was quiet for a while. Except the sounds of the clashing plates and that of Landon, who was still eating. Avery waited until he was done with his food. And then, he turned his head to face her. Ready to answer her question. “It's a long story Ava. I'm sure you must have heard a lot about me and they were all true. So with the help of these triplets, I will get back what I have lost.” He explained, making Avery skin crawl in anger. She needs to punish this man for what he did to her. He thinks it's okay to abandon her and the kids, and then start looking for them when he needs them? She was going to make him pay for everything he did to her. “I'm so sorry about that. I hope you find them soon.” She said,her spirit down. She just wants to leave this place and give the triplets a call. She
Chapter 22 :The enemy within “Follow me!” Gianna led Beatrice to the backyard of the house for more privacy. She did not want a situation where any of the servants would spare them or try to eavesdrop on her conversation with her. “How have you been, ma'am!” Beatrice uttered, her tone portraying sadness. She finds it hard to believe Gianna and Landon were no more. She finds it hard to believe they've been separated from each other even though she was glad they did. “So, what do you have for me?” Gianna knew Beatrice came here with bad news about Landon. Gianna told Beatrice to spy on him and probably try to video him anytime he brings someone to the house. “Unfortunately, it's not what you think. It's far beyond what you can imagine.” Beatrice brought out the phone from her bag and showed her a video of Landon and Avery which she had taken.. Beatrice was more excited to tell her about Avery. Of course so far, she had developed raw hatred for her, due to her behaviour. And sh
Chapter 23: Hidden Truth Avery almost died out of anxiety and anxiety two days ago after the triplets didn't come home on time. She later finds out that her girlfriend took another road when she heard the police were searching people's cars in the former road that led to her house .She was already at the verge of calling Landon to know if he had gotten any news concerning the triplets when she received a call from her girlfriend, Anora. Who told her they were at her place. That incident left a frightful hurtful memories in her head, which she will never forget. It's been two days since they haven't gone to school. She was afraid they would be taken away from her if she took them to school once again. She can't afford to lose them now. Not when she's about to pay Landon and Gianna for what they did to her.At least with the little money she has, it will be enough to fight against Landon if he tries to claim the triplets without her permission. Of course she Will never let the trip
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